U.S. patent application number 12/315167 was filed with the patent office on 2010-06-03 for dye hair brush.
Invention is credited to Man-Young Jung.
Application Number | 20100132730 12/315167 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 42221675 |
Filed Date | 2010-06-03 |
United States Patent
Application |
20100132730 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Jung; Man-Young |
June 3, 2010 |
Dye hair brush
Abstract
A dye hairbrush includes a pair of chambers formed within a main
body. Dye is stored in a first chamber and a second chamber. The
pair of chambers hold liquid dye components. An intermediate
channel is in fluid connection with the first chamber and the
second chamber. A pair of plungers includes a first plunger and a
second plunger. The pair of plungers are mounted within the first
chamber and the second chamber respectively, so that the pair of
plungers expel the contents. A brush stem is substantially hollow
and has brush bristles extending from the brush stem. The brush
stem has liquid openings disposed on a wall of the brush stem. A
baffle member placed within the brush stem promotes dye mixing.
Inventors: |
Jung; Man-Young; (Pasadena,
CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
LAW OFFICES OF CLEMENT CHENG
17220 NEWHOPE STREET #127
FOUNTAIN VALLEY
CA
92708
US
|
Family ID: |
42221675 |
Appl. No.: |
12/315167 |
Filed: |
November 29, 2008 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
132/116 ;
132/112; 132/120; 132/150; 401/269 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A46B 11/0065 20130101;
A45D 19/0066 20210101; A45D 19/02 20130101; A46B 2200/1046
20130101; A45D 2200/058 20130101; A46B 11/0055 20130101; A45D
2034/005 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
132/116 ;
132/112; 132/120; 132/150; 401/269 |
International
Class: |
A45D 24/22 20060101
A45D024/22; A45D 24/16 20060101 A45D024/16; A45D 24/00 20060101
A45D024/00; A46B 17/04 20060101 A46B017/04 |
Claims
1. A dye hair brush comprising: a. a pair of chambers formed within
a main body, namely a first chamber and a second chamber, wherein
the pair of chambers hold dye components; b. an intermediate
channel in fluid connection with the first chamber and the second
chamber; c. a pair of plungers, namely a first plunger and a second
plunger, wherein the pair of plungers are mounted within the first
chamber and the second chamber respectively, wherein the pair of
plungers expel the contents; d. a brush stem substantially hollow
and having brush bristles extending from the brush stem, wherein
the brush stem has liquid openings disposed on a wall of the brush
stem; e. a baffle member placed within the brush stem promotes dye
mixing.
2. The dye hairbrush of claim 1, further comprising: a dual plunger
recess receiving a dual plunger; and further comprising a dye
cartridge which is collapsible and fits within a dye cartridge
recess of the main body.
3. The dye hairbrush of claim 2, wherein the dual plunger is
mounted to a pusher, wherein dye is released by pushing the pusher
against the cartridge.
4. The dye hairbrush of claim 2, wherein the dual plunger is
mounted to a pusher, wherein the pusher has a cylindrical
shape.
5. The dye hairbrush of claim 2, further comprising a round cap at
a tip of the brush stem.
6. The dye hairbrush of claim 1, further comprising: a storage
shell telescopically mounted over the main body, wherein the
storage shell houses the brush in a storage configuration and
retracts to expose the brush in a retracted position.
7. The dye hairbrush of claim 6, further comprising: a handle
turning a worm gear, which advances the pair of plungers to expel
dye components to the intermediate channel.
8. The dye hairbrush of claim 1, further comprising: a handle
turning a worm gear, which advances the pair of plungers to expel
dye components to the intermediate channel.
9. A dye hair brush comprising: a. a pair of chambers formed within
a main body, namely a first chamber and a second chamber, wherein
the pair of chambers hold dye components; b. an intermediate
channel in fluid connection with the first chamber and the second
chamber; c. a pair of plungers, namely a first plunger and a second
plunger, wherein the pair of plungers are mounted within the first
chamber and the second chamber respectively, wherein the pair of
plungers expel the contents; d. a brush stem substantially hollow
and having brush bristles extending from the brush stem, wherein
the brush stem has liquid openings disposed on a wall of the brush
stem.
10. The dye hairbrush of claim 9, further comprising: a dual
plunger recess receiving a dual plunger; and further comprising a
dye cartridge which is collapsible and fits within a dye cartridge
recess of the main body.
11. The dye hairbrush of claim 10, wherein the dual plunger is
mounted to a pusher, wherein dye is released by pushing the pusher
against the cartridge.
12. The dye hairbrush of claim 10, wherein the dual plunger is
mounted to a pusher, wherein the pusher has a cylindrical
shape.
13. The dye hairbrush of claim 10, further comprising a round cap
at a tip of the brush stem.
14. The dye hairbrush of claim 9, further comprising: a storage
shell telescopically mounted over the main body, wherein the
storage shell houses the brush in a storage configuration and
retracts to expose the brush in a retracted position.
15. The dye hairbrush of claim 14, further comprising: a handle
turning a worm gear, which advances the pair of plungers to expel
dye components to the intermediate channel.
16. The dye hairbrush of claim 9, further comprising: a handle
turning a worm gear, which advances the pair of plungers to expel
dye components to the intermediate channel.
Description
DISCUSSION OF RELATED ART
[0001] When preparing a dye mix for hair, a combination of dye
agents are typically required. A user must typically mix a first
liquid with a second liquid.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0002] An automatic hair mixing apparatus has a pair of chambers
having a first and second dye component. The chambers can be rigid
in a first embodiment, or collapsible in a second embodiment. A
plurality of baffles are placed in a hollow, preferably cylindrical
brush stem for effectuating mixture of the first and second liquid
components. A user may push or turn a handle to control release of
the mixed dye onto the brush for application to hair.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0003] FIG. 1 is a diagram of a first embodiment of the present
invention.
[0004] FIG. 2 is a diagram of the second embodiment of the present
invention.
[0005] The following callout list of elements may assist in
identifying the elements of this invention.
[0006] 1 Main Body
[0007] 20 Brush
[0008] 22 Brush Stem
[0009] 24 Liquid Opening
[0010] 26 Main Channel
[0011] 25 Intermediate Channel
[0012] 31 First Chamber
[0013] 32 Second Chamber
[0014] 35 First Plunger
[0015] 36 Second Plunger
[0016] 37 Worm Gear
[0017] 38 Handle
[0018] 42 Shaft Extension
[0019] 50 Lid
[0020] 52 Storage Shell
[0021] 60 Dye Cartridge
[0022] 62 Dye Cartridge Front Cap
[0023] 64 Dye Cartridge Rear Cap
[0024] 66 Dye Cartridge Recess
[0025] 68 Dye Cartridge Pusher
[0026] 88 Round Cap
[0027] 92 Base Position
[0028] 94 Top Position
[0029] 96 Second Plate
[0030] 98 First Plate
[0031] 310 dual plunger
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0032] The brush generally has a main body 1. In a first embodiment
of the present invention FIG. 1, the brush comprises a plurality of
bristles extending from a brush stem. The figures are not drawn to
scale. The brush stem is drawn to an enlarged size for purposes of
clarity and in actual use, the stem has a smaller volume. The brush
20 has a brush stem 22. Bristles extend from the brush. Liquid
openings 24 are disposed in a side wall of the brush stem. The
liquid openings direct liquid dye from the base of the main channel
26 to a user's hair. An intermediate channel also drawn to an
enlarged size for purposes of clarity, would have a smaller volume.
The intermediate channel receives the liquid from a first chamber
31 and a second chamber 32. The first chamber has a first dye
component and the second chamber 32 has a second dye component. The
first chamber and the second chamber are driven by a worm gear 37
which is actuated by a rotating handle 38. The handle allows fine
control of the output of dye components to the main channel 26.
[0033] A lid 50 closes a storage shell 52. The storage shell can be
telescopically mounted over the brush main body 1 so that it slides
back during years to reveal the brush. The storage shell is
telescopic mounted over the main body, so the storage shell houses
the brush in a storage configuration and retracts to expose the
brush in a retracted position. A first plate 98 is located in a
first chamber 31 supported by a first plunger 35. A second plate 96
is located in a second chamber 32 supported by a second plunger 36.
The first plate 98 and the second plate 96 travel from a base
position 92 up to a top position 94. The length of the plunger is
also not necessarily to scale and can be relatively short, or
relatively long as seen in the present drawings.
[0034] FIG. 2 shows a second embodiment of the present invention
with a brush 20 having liquid openings 24 mounted on a shaft
extension 42. A plurality of baffles can be placed within the shaft
extension 42. Optionally, the plurality of baffles can be placed in
the main channel 26. The liquid mixes itself around the baffles. A
dual plunger 310 is actuated when a user pushes a dye pusher 68
against the dye cartridge 60. The cartridge 60 has a cartridge
front cap 62 and a cartridge rear cap 64. The cartridge front cap
62 has front openings extending into the shaft extension 42. The
cartridge rear cap 64 receives a present for us from the dual
plunger 310. The dual plunger can have a cylindrical profile
fitting within a cylindrical dual plunger recess 69. The dye
cartridge recess 66 receives the cartridge 60. After use, a user
may remove the cartridge. The cartridge 60 is preferably
collapsible to allow full compression. The cartridge front cap 62
forms a seal so that dye is not released from the shaft extension
42. The volume of the shaft extension 42 is preferably
negligible.
[0035] The plunger assembly in both embodiments is a syringe type
configuration with the first chamber 31 and the second chamber 32
formed as cylindrical chambers and with the first plate 98 and the
second plate 96 formed as circular plates. The circular plates form
watertight seals with the cylindrical chamber wall. The handle 38
can be rotated to expel contents by pushing the plate. Optionally,
a round cap 88 provides a surface to press against. Fluid passages
located in the intermediate channel, not shown, direct liquid from
the first and second chamber to the main channel 26. The main body
and other parts of the device can be made in transparent
plastic.
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