U.S. patent application number 10/393786 was filed with the patent office on 2004-09-30 for sure-cut.
Invention is credited to Carraway, Eric U..
Application Number | 20040187182 10/393786 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 32988227 |
Filed Date | 2004-09-30 |
United States Patent
Application |
20040187182 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Carraway, Eric U. |
September 30, 2004 |
Sure-cut
Abstract
The Sure-Cut is designed to be worn comfortably around finger(s)
to prevent user from injury to finger(s). The Sure-Cut is also
designed with an edge on top and bottom to be utilized in multiple
angles to create effects in the flow of the haircut, the
straightedge allows for a longer more accurate guide. The Sure-Cut
also has a Velcro type combing action surface, used to pull or comb
more strands of hair to the surface of the straight edge for more
of a precision and even haircut. This invention assist the user by
providing protection against cutting, it also improves the
haircutting process by increasing the distance of the cut or guide
without risk of injury. In doing so, the haircutting time is
decreased. While having a straightedge, it also ensures a straight
cut. And by having a hard, brush like surface; the Velcro acts as a
comb effect to ensure all strands of hair in a particular section
are pulled creating a more precise, even haircut.
Inventors: |
Carraway, Eric U.; (Raleigh,
NC) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Eric U. Carraway
5621 Briar Oak Lane Apt 411
Raleigh
NC
27612
US
|
Family ID: |
32988227 |
Appl. No.: |
10/393786 |
Filed: |
March 24, 2003 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
2/21 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 13/087
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
002/021 |
International
Class: |
A41D 001/00 |
Claims
1. A finger protector providing protection against injury;
providing a straight-edge cutting surface atop and below fingers;
and providing a Velcro comb/brush like surface ensuring more
precision comprising: A main body covering, extending area of
fingernail down to the last knuckle encompassing the circumference
thereof: wherein said main body covering is straight-edged atop and
below cutting surface; A closure means at one end of said main body
covering; A closure means at an opposite end of said main body
covering; and A velcro/rough comb/brush surface between fingers on
said main body covering.
2. A finger protector according to claim 1, wherein said main body
covering is straight-edged to prevent injury while providing a
straight-edged cutting surface atop and below finger(s).
3. A finger protector according to claim 1, wherein said main body
covering is a rough Velcro surface employing a combing or brushing
utensil, if you will, to ensure hair is pulled to straight-edge
ensuring accurate guideline to cut.
4. A finger protector according to claims 1, 2 and 3, wherein said
main body covering is able to enhance haircutting time with
accuracy by employing aforementioned over an increased area of
cutting surface.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention concerns the Sure-Cut for use in the
cosmetology and barbering industries, respectively. This device
will provide protection for the two fingers commonly used during
the process of haircutting. The device also has a surface textured
much like a comb or brush to ensure more hair is directed toward
the traveling guide. With a straightedge, the device further
insures a more precise and even haircut.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Stylists in the cosmetology and barbering industry encounter
an occupational hazard of cutting their fingers during the
haircutting process. Often times, particularly while cutting
women's hair, it is necessary to cut the hair by combing it
perpendicular to the scalp. When the hair is combed perpendicular
to the scalp it is held vertically, in relation to scalp, between
the middle and index fingers. A parallel cut along the top surface
of the fingers is then executed, creating what is known as a guide.
This guide is used to complete the haircut and is also referred to
as a traveling guide. As a rule, if one does not cut past the
second knuckle, they may avoid injury. Unfortunately, this rule
varies according to the length and thickness of each individual's
finger as well as the length of the blade on the shears (scissors)
being used. This "rule" is currently the only protection offered to
stylists in the cosmetology and barbering industry.
[0003] Thus, the Sure-Cut relates to a protective edge upon closer
examination, this straightedge has a (comb/brush) Velcro surface,
used to ensure more hair is combed, brushed and, or pulled to the
surface ensuring a more precise, even haircut. More particularly,
the Sure-Cut provides comfortable exterior protection of the
finger; extending from just below the fingernail to just above the
last knuckle of the middle and/or index finger. The Sure-Cut has a
straightedge on top and bottom sides and the surface is the rough
side of the Velcro. It is made to go over the finger. This is
achieved using a conforming elastic band that encompasses the
aforementioned area of the finger. And even more specifically, the
Sure-Cut prevents injury and decreases haircutting time by
providing a straightedge to cut along and this edge also extends a
safe cutting distance, allowing more hair to be cut and angles more
accurately achieved, therefore reducing the time of the overall
haircut.
[0004] There are cited references of devices available that
disclose finger protection. The following is a list of a few of
those devices. U.S. Pat. No. 5,879,771 to Kypreos, dated Mar. 3,
1999. This device provides thermal protection. Comprising
polytetrafluoroethylene, polyester, silicone and also having a
thermal insulation layer, this device proves to be too complicated
for use in the cosmetology and barbering industries. U.S. Pat. No.
4,507,807 to Karkanen, dated Apr. 2, 1985 discloses a work glove
finger structure, with pliable stretchable material for increased
sensitivity at the users fingertips. Another cited reference proven
to be impractical for use in the cosmetology and barbering
industries. U.S. Pat. No. 4,908,881 to Field, dated Mar. 20, 1990
includes a class of shield type devices designed to slide over the
top and around the finger to protect and cover an already injured
finger. This device is too bulky and too rigid for use in
cosmetology and barbering. Yet another example of prior art is U.S.
Pat. No. 5,540,243 to Simonton, dated Jul. 30, 1996. This patent
discloses a clip on fingernail protector. Having concentrated its
concerns on protecting the fingernail only, this is not a practical
item for intended use of the Sure-Cut. Other cited references
include U.S. Pat. No. 4,972,857 to Stewart et. al., dated November
1990. U.S. Pat. No. 5,085,234 to Silverman, dated February 1992.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,694,843 to Casenhiser, dated September 1987. U.S.
Pat. No. 3,972,325 to Bluestone, dated August 1976. More cited
references include U.S. Pat. No. D434192. U.S. Pat. No. 2,769,179.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,985,885. U.S. Pat. No. 3,608,090. U.S. Pat. No.
4,097,931. U.S. Pat. No. 5,220,690. U.S. Pat. No. 5,717,995. U.S.
Pat. No. 5,685,037. U.S. Pat. No. 5,504,942. U.S. Pat. No.
4,131,952. U.S. Pat. No. 4,507,807. U.S. Pat. No. 4,654,896. U.S.
Pat. No. 4,831,667 and U.S. Pat. No. 5,167,038. All the above
mentioned are examples of related art. Protective finger devices
designed to prevent burns; aid in sensitivity to fingertips due to
gloves and the like or to provide protection to oftentimes already
injured fingers. These devices--while providing excellent services
in their respected fields--by nature of intent prove to be often
bulky, rigid or just impractical, for use in the cosmetology and
barbering industries. The Sure-Cut is a very useful and needed item
for this profession.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] This invention pertains to a device used to prevent a
stylist from injury to fingers during haircutting. This summation
is not intended to limit the Sure-Cut. It is an attempt to describe
the components of this invention. The device comprises a finger
protector made of, yet not limited to, a thin strip of sheet metal
affixed on back of Velcro--rough comb/brush surface being surface
between fingers--and an elastic band encompassing the finger with
the two items aforementioned affixed on the band. The device
extends an area on the finger below the fingernail and above the
last knuckle and the circumference thereof of the middle finger and
or the index finger. The Sure-Cut may be utilized on both the
middle and index fingers or just the middle finger alone. These are
the two most commonly utilized fingers during the process of
haircutting, and the middle finger is usually the finger that is
injured. In a preferred embodiment, the Sure-Cut employs the rough
surface of the Velcro acts as a comb or brush like utensil, pulling
and combing the strands of hair evenly to the surface of the
straightedge provided via a thin sheet metal allowing a more
straight, even precision haircut while preventing injury to the
stylist. The Velcro, or combing devise will be altered, and/or
adjusted to have less bristles on surface to impose a true combing
action. Other aspects of the present invention are explained in
more detail in the drawings herein and specifications set forth in
the following:
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0006] Referring to the previous four illustrations, this is a
representative translation of:
[0007] FIG. 1 is an illustration of a technical drawing of the
Sure-Cut. The components of the device are, but not limited to, a
Velcro strip (the rough side being surface), a thin lightweight
strip of sheet metal and an elastic band.
[0008] FIG. 2 is an illustration of the Sure-Cut on the right hand.
It is designed to be used on the middle and/or index finger. The
dotted lines are a representation of the finger under the
Sure-Cut's elastic band. The rough surface indicated between the
fingers is representation of the Velcro or combing device.
[0009] FIG. 3 is an illustration of the Sure-Cut on the left hand.
It is designed to be used on the middle and/or index finger. The
dotted lines are a representation of the finger under the
Sure-Cut's elastic band. The rough surface indicated between the
fingers is representation of the Velcro or combing device.
[0010] FIG. 4 is an illustration of the Sure-Cut on the right hand
middle finger only. The dotted lines are a representation of the
finger under the Sure-Cut's elastic band. The rough surface
indicated between the fingers is representation of the Velcro or
combing device.
[0011] FIGS. 2, 3, 4 are illustrations of the Sure-Cut on different
hands and on the middle finger only. While the Sure-Cut may be used
on either hand and also on only one finger, it is also important to
point out the qualities of this device. For example on FIGS. 2, 3,
4, you will notice the solid lines below the fingernail and above
the last knuckle of the middle and/or index finger. These lines are
representative of the elastic band and closure means. The shaded
area is representative of length of elastic band as well as
circumference. The solid line that is vertical in case of FIG. 4,
on the right side of the middle finger is a representation of the
circumferencing of the elastic band. In the case of FIG. 4, the
solid line on the left side of the middle finger is a
representation of the thin lightweight strip of sheet metal. And in
the case of FIG. 4, the rough surface is a representation of the
comb like Velcro surface.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0012] The detailed description is provided for purposes of
describing presently preferred embodiment of the invention only and
not intended to limit the invention in any way. The Sure-Cut is a
finger application used to prevent users from injury to themselves
during haircutting and to enhance the level of accurate and
precision cutting in the cosmetology and barbering industries,
respectively. Used on the finger(s), more precisely the middle
and/or index finger(s) below the fingernail and above the last
knuckle and the circumference thereof, the purpose is to provide
protection against injury and while having a longer more stable
straightedge and combing device, the invention ensures an even more
precision haircut, while decreasing the time of the overall
haircut.
[0013] As illustrated in FIGS. 2-4, the Sure-Cut encompasses the
middle and/or index finger(s) of the right or left hand. With an
interior straightedge and rough Velcro surface, it ensures a
straight line to be used as a guide, and a rough surface to be used
as a comb. It is relatively easy to assemble. The Velcro strip is
affixed to the tin sheet metal. The elastic band is then affixed to
Velcro and sheet metal by method of, but not limited to, sewing.
The stitch is just below the straightedge to ensure a contour fit.
The contour fit also reduces slippage that may occur during use.
The present invention in the context intended is a very useful and
needed device. Although not pointed out in the illustrations, it is
important to note that the present invention has the ability to
decrease precision haircutting time by providing a combing/brushing
device, having straightedge and longer cutting surface or edge.
Also while preventing injury and having straightedge on top and
bottom surfaces of fingers the Sure-Cut provides an accurate guide
to an array of angles for producing elegant and precise
hairstyles.
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