U.S. patent application number 11/326596 was filed with the patent office on 2007-07-12 for scalp vacuum and massager, combined oil heating and dispensing device.
Invention is credited to Jennipher Adkins.
Application Number | 20070157942 11/326596 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 38231582 |
Filed Date | 2007-07-12 |
United States Patent
Application |
20070157942 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Adkins; Jennipher |
July 12, 2007 |
Scalp vacuum and massager, combined oil heating and dispensing
device
Abstract
A scalp and hair device that allows user to stimulate scalp,
clean scalp and lubricate scalp. A detachable implement comprises
of rotating bristles also comprises of apertures. These apertures
all air flow and substance release to and from the scalp and hair.
The captured particulates are trapped then released from a
receptacle. Device is powered by various forms of power supplies. A
primary unit and detachable implements can comprise of batteries
that can be re-charged using a re-charger that comprises of
multiple docking stations. Primary unit also comprises of a
substance holding component, whereby user can re-fill component
when empty
Inventors: |
Adkins; Jennipher;
(US) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Jennipher Adkins
P.O. Box 32121
Oakland
CA
94604
US
|
Family ID: |
38231582 |
Appl. No.: |
11/326596 |
Filed: |
January 6, 2006 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
132/112 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A46B 2200/102 20130101;
A46B 9/023 20130101; A45D 19/16 20130101; A45D 2001/045 20130101;
A46B 2200/104 20130101; A45D 24/30 20130101; A45D 19/02
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
132/112 |
International
Class: |
A45D 24/22 20060101
A45D024/22 |
Claims
1. A scalp cleaning and lubricating device that provides
multi-functions and back up power sources.
2. A unit in claim 1 that comprises a substance holding component
and a vacuum component, whereby user can lubricate scalp by
releasing substance from substance holding component,
simultaneously user is able stimulate and lift particulates from
scalp utilizing vacuum component.
Description
FIELD OF INVENTION
[0001] The current invention has various objectives with regard to
cleaning particulate matter from an individuals scalp, messaging
scalp and applying heated oil compound to hair and scalp, using a
hand held mobile device.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
[0002] The current invention relates to a scalp and hair device
that allows user complete multiple tasks including cleaning their
hair and scalp by using a vacuum mechanism. The same device
provides scalp messages and the ability to apply a solution to hair
that will alter its natural state by straightening, curling or
coloring it.
[0003] For various reasons some people do not wash their hair daily
and thus may have challenges relative to removing debris, product
residue, scalp dandruff and other particulates without the use of
water or washing hair.
[0004] Different hair types require different maintenance
regiments. For example, the texture of African American hair
requires daily moisturization and/or oiling. The daily application
of water onto the hair is not a standard routine because it results
in hair shrinkage due to tight curling. If this result is not a
desired one, if the entire head made contact with water, the
individuals would have to transform very curly hair to other
various states every time. This is not only a time consuming
operation, but there are cost factors as well.
[0005] Relaxers, texturizers and the like can cost up to 40 dollars
and typically require sitting under a dryer for several
minutes.
[0006] Current invention will allow individuals who transform very
curly the ability to touch clean the scalp in removing particulates
without involving water.
[0007] The current invention also addresses the need to groom the
hair that immediately surrounds the face. Another unique outcome
provided by current invention is the ability for the user to create
elongated side burns and frontal "baby hair." This hair referred to
here is current smothered down with thick gels. The thicker the gel
the more likely it will flatten and elongate the hair. Current
invention will provide a mini applicator that will work in tandem
with a hair compound that will straighten the micro hair areas and
make hair naturally lay down without the thick "gelled" look.
[0008] A patent search was conducted to confirm other devices that
made the same claims as current invention. No prior art was
found.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0009] The present invention relates to a device for lifting and
removing particles from an individual's scalp, stimulating the
scalp, targeted oil treatment to scalp, and straightening and
smoothing hair in the front and back nape areas of hairline.
[0010] Present invention is a device which comprises the use of
suction and a compound release mechanism, a debris disposal within
a housing through which passages are provided. A suction means
creates a fluid flow through a housing passage capable of
transporting particulate matter to a holding chamber, hence forth
referred to as the vacuum housing.
[0011] A compound release mechanism provides a fluid flow of a
substance from a housing unit to the hair and scalp. A housing unit
that holds substances can comprise of metal and a heating element,
whereby substances can be heated prior to release, hence forth
called a compound housing. Thus, present invention comprises of a
least two housings inside of primary housing and two passages,
vacuum and compound.
[0012] Present invention also comprises of removable and
interchangeable implements, whereby user can switch the heads on
primary housing for the appropriate use.
[0013] Detachable and non detachable implement members, can have at
least two apertures communicating with each housing and their
respective passages are detachably mounted to the primary housing.
A rotating fan with downward reversed appendages forces air and
loosened particulates from the scalp and to the vacuum housing or
holding chamber.
[0014] An external releasing member communicates with compound
housing and provides a mechanism that serves as a vehicle for
contents of compound housing to enter a fluid flow from said
housing, through a passage, through an implement and onto user's
scalp, passing through at least one aperture that is mounted to
same.
[0015] An exterior opening to the compound housing provides an
access point where user may supply a solution which is able to be
transported via transport mechanism that is connected to compound
housing.
[0016] By way of illustration, the present invention many
advantages relating to the scalp, hair and styling.
[0017] It can be used to clean particulate matter from the scalp
and hair, particulate matter may include, without limitation, dust,
sand, lint, dandruff, product residue, etc.
[0018] Present invention can also be used to message the scalp to
increase scalp's blood circulation and to help irrigate clogged
hair follicles, which can stunt or prevent hair growth.
[0019] Yet another advantage allows the user to manicure side burns
and facial hairline, whereby hair can be groomed by the specially
design implement in tandem with the release of a liquid compound
that relaxes and lays down the hair.
[0020] Yet another advantage allows user to apply a heated or
non-heated compound or substance onto scalp while vacuuming or
stroking scalp with an implement, thereby allowing for maximum
penetration of the oil and removal of particulates.
[0021] Another advantage of present invention allows the
communication of detachable implements that can simultaneously
operate two mechanisms simultaneously, the removal of particulates
from scalp and the dispensing of substances onto scalp.
[0022] One objective to present invention is to offer a portable
device that comprises of a battery power supply option, that allows
the use of the device in situations where electrical outlets are
not readily accessible.
[0023] Yet another object to present invention is to provide a
detachable receptacle that captures and holds hair and scalp
particulates that have been removed, whereby user can detach, empty
then reload.
[0024] Another object to current invention is to provide a
detachable chamber that user can opt to fill with a substance,
whereby user can release substance onto scalp using an exterior
push button, whereby the substance is channeled through a transport
mechanism and is released from implement tip and whereby chamber
can be connected to a heating mechanism.
[0025] Another objective of present invention will allow user to
detach and replace various implementation tips onto primary housing
for various grooming needs.
[0026] Yet another object of present invention is to provide
detachable implement tip that comprises a heat setting mechanism,
whereby user is allowed to release a substance from a chamber,
substance will then be heated before being released onto hair or
scalp as it exits an aperture comprised within implement.
[0027] Yet another object of present invention is to provide a
implement that comprises of a rotating brush and at least one
aperture connected to the vacuum housing, whereby particulates can
be loosened, transported and held in a receptacle until discarded
by user.
[0028] Another advantage of present invention is to provide a
external settings, operation, power switch, indicator lights.
[0029] Another advantage of current invention is to provide an
internal battery that can re-charged when left in a battery
charging cradle, whereby all uses and attachments can be re-charged
at the same time.
[0030] Another advantage of present invention is to provide an a/c
adapter or an electrical plug to provide immediate electrical
power.
[0031] Yet another object of current invention is to provide a
device that comprises multiple motors that perform multiple tasks
in one device, whereby each motor can operate from one power source
or each can operate from independent or multiple power sources,
thereby allowing implement tips to recharge and operate from a
separate or multiple power supplies from the primary motor.
[0032] Another advantage of current invention is to offer a
re-charging cradle that allows user to re-charge the primary unit,
implementation tips and other attachments together or separately,
whereby the cradle provides multiple docking stations.
[0033] These and other features and objects of the current
invention will be more fully understood from the following detailed
description of the preferred embodiments which should be read in
light of the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0034] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and
form a part of the specification, illustrate the embodiments of the
present invention and, together with the description serve to
explain the principles of the invention.
[0035] In the drawings:
[0036] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of present invention shown in
respective charging station.
[0037] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of present invention shown with
an ac/dc power cord.
[0038] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of current invention that
utilizes a disposable battery power source.
[0039] FIG. 4 is a perspective and internal view of current
invention with a detached particulate receptacle, whereby a
detachable compound housing is shown in relation to a primary power
supply, also whereby air flow and substance transport from compound
housing is shown.
[0040] FIG. 5 is a perspective and internal view of current
invention with a detached but shown particulate receptacle, whereby
a compound housing shown is connected to a power source for heat
activation of the metal bottom portion of compound housing.
[0041] FIG. 6 is a perspective and internal view of current
invention with a detachable implement, whereby same implement has
an independent power supply that is connected to a primary power
supply when attached to primary housing but is able to detach from
primary housing, thereby allowing user to re-charge independent
power supply separately.
[0042] FIG. 7 is a perspective and internal view of current
invention that shows a detachable implement with an internal
battery operation, thereby leaving a primary power supply to
provide power to fan and to heated compound housing.
[0043] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of current invention, that also
shows, substance transport system, a battery operated implement, a
primary housing power supply and a detached compound housing.
[0044] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a detached compound housing
in accordance with present invention.
[0045] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a detached compound housing
with a power supply connector in accordance with present
invention.
[0046] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a re-charging cradle that
comprises of multiple docking stations, in accordance with present
invention.
[0047] FIG. 12 is a perspective and internal view of present
invention that shows a primary power source connected to an
external ac/dc power cord.
[0048] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of present invention with a
tilting compound housing 74. Also shown are released particulates
39. The power supply shown comprises of a detachable adapter 76,
78.
DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0049] In describing a preferred embodiment of the invention
illustrated in the drawings, specific terminology will be used for
the sake of clarity. However, the invention is not intended to be
limited to the specific terms so selected, and it is to be
understood that each specific term includes all technical
equivalents which operate in a similar manner to accomplish a
similar purpose.
[0050] Referring now to the drawings, a hair and scalp cleaning and
lubricating device constructed in accordance with present invention
is generally indicated. FIG. 1 shows a cleaning and lubricating
device 1 and a detachable implement 9 that are resting in a power
supply re-charger 56 (FIG. 11), whereby primary device 1 and
detachable implement(s) 9 are provided independent docking stations
62 and 64. Primary device 1 and implement attachment 9 comprises of
an indicator light 3, 9 and a mechanism 30 (see FIG. 5) to make
contact with re-charge station 56 and 58, 42 and 48. Primary device
1 also comprises of an external power switch 5 and a selection
toggle 7. A power cord 60 is connected to the re-charger base 56
that provides power to re-charging unit 56. The implement 2
attached to the primary device 1 comprises of an external pump
mechanism 16 that allows for the transport of substances present in
internal compound housing 18 (see FIG. 4) through transport tube 14
(see FIG. 4) to be released through an aperture 8 comprised within
upper portion 4 of implement 2.
[0051] FIG. 2 shows a primary device that comprises of an attached
power cord 10, whereby power is supplies to the device to carry out
it functions in accordance to present invention.
[0052] FIG. 3 shows a primary device that comprises of an internal
disposable battery not shown) used as the power source.
[0053] FIG. 4 shows a primary unit 1 with a detached particulate
receptacle 36. The particulate receptacle can easily twist off 32
to allow for cleaning of particulate build up that may enter
through air flow apertures 6, 10 thereby clogging the trap 34. A
primary power supply is presented 24 and is wire connected 22 to
the implement 4 and the fan 24. The detachable compound housing 18
can be removed from primary unit 1 by pressing and moving finger
grid 20 in the directional movements shown 21.
[0054] FIG. 5 shows a compound housing 26, FIG. 10 that is
connected to a primary power supply 24 via a wire connection 28.
The particulate receptacle 36 comprises of captured particulates
37. The receptacle 36 can be cleaned by sliding the lower portion
of the receptacle 38 thereby creating an opening whereby
particulates will be released 39. Opening can then be closed by
sliding lower portion of receptacle 38 in opposite direction.
[0055] FIG. 6 shows a detachable implement 45 that comprises of a
battery 40 and a wire connection 41 to the primary power supply 49.
When implement is attached to the primary unit 45, 47, the power
connection is provided with a male to female interface 42 and 48
between the implement 42 and the primary power source 48. As an
added safeguard, the upper portion of the lower unit 47 comprises
of protection plates 44 and 46 that surround the interface 46 to
the power sources and the interface 44 to the compound housing 18,
28, 74 that are visible when implement 45 is detached from the
lower unit 47.
[0056] FIG. 7 shows a detachable implement 57 that comprises of a
disposable battery 55 that is connected to the upper portion via a
wire connection 50. Implement also comprises of a power switch 52.
The lower portion 59 comprises of a power supply 61 that is wire 54
connected to the compound housing and the fan, where then allows
power supply 61 to be re-charged via connector 63. This lower
housing 59 power supply 61 provides power only functions that
originate in the lower portion 59, thereby conserving the strength
of the power supply.
[0057] FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of present invention that
allows a view of the cavity 63 whereby compound housing (FIG. 9)
would be placed, thereby allowing a connection between the compound
transport tube 14 and the implement 2, 45, 57. When compound
housing (FIG. 9) is detached from primary or lower unit 59, user
may empty and fill housing (FIG. 9) with any substance with
ease.
[0058] FIG. 12 shows a device that comprises of an ac/dc power cord
70 that is wire connected to the implement 66 and the lower portion
68 wire connections to the primary supply 67. In this design, a
particulates receptacle is opened from the front using a finger
grid 72. The model can also be designed using a disposable battery
in the area where wire connection 68 appears.
[0059] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of present invention with a
tilting compound housing 74. Also shown are released particulates
39. The power supply shown comprises of a detachable adapter 76,
78. The detachable adapter will allow user to re-charge power
supply with using the cradle. In this model all functionality is
connected to a primary power supply but can be detached and
re-charged as one unit or separated and charged individually.
[0060] Although this invention has been illustrated by reference to
specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the
art that various changes and modifications may be made which
clearly fall within the scope of the invention.
[0061] The specified embodiments can be interchanged among the
various design options discussed herein.
[0062] The invention is intended to be protected broadly within the
spirit and scope of the appended claims.
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