U.S. patent application number 13/753577 was filed with the patent office on 2014-07-31 for dry shampoo applicator.
The applicant listed for this patent is Jacqualine Turcott. Invention is credited to Jacqualine Turcott.
Application Number | 20140209113 13/753577 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 51221590 |
Filed Date | 2014-07-31 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140209113 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Turcott; Jacqualine |
July 31, 2014 |
DRY SHAMPOO APPLICATOR
Abstract
A dry shampoo applicator that includes a base brush that
includes a dome top, a plurality of nubs that are hollow and
disperse a plurality of dry shampoo powder out of a plurality of
alternating nubs, the dry shampoo powder is stored in the base
brush, the alternating nubs are disposed on the bottom of the base
brush and a dispense button disposed on the top portion of the dome
top. The dry shampoo applicator also includes an air compression
device that provides air pressure to the dry shampoo powder when
the dispense button is depressed to facilitate dispersing the dry
shampoo powder and a removable refill screw to allow the dry
shampoo powder to be refilled and added to the base brush of the
dry shampoo applicator.
Inventors: |
Turcott; Jacqualine;
(Carsonville, MI) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Turcott; Jacqualine |
Carsonville |
MI |
US |
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Family ID: |
51221590 |
Appl. No.: |
13/753577 |
Filed: |
January 30, 2013 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
132/112 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A46B 11/001 20130101;
A46B 2200/1006 20130101; A46B 2200/104 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
132/112 |
International
Class: |
A45D 19/02 20060101
A45D019/02 |
Claims
1. A dry shampoo applicator, comprising: a base brush that includes
a dome top having a top portion and a bottom, wherein the top
portion is made of clear plastic and said dome top is adapted to
store dry shampoo powder and made of rubber; a plurality of nubs
disposed on said bottom of the base brush, wherein each of said
nubs are hollow and adapted to disperse dry shampoo powder stored
in the dome top brush through an orifice; a dispense button
disposed on the top portion of the dome top; a device disposed in
said base brush and configured to provide air pressure when the
dispense button is depressed which facilitates the dispersing of
dry shampoo powder stored in said dome top out of the nubs; and a
removable refill screw which enables dry shampoo powder to be added
to the base brush.
2.-20. (canceled)
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD & BACKGROUND
[0001] Dry shampoos are designed to be used without water and to
reduce the appearance of oily hair between regular shampoos.
Applying powder to hair by hand or by aerosol can may leave behind
a powdery mess and hair that can look gray or dull.
[0002] The present invention generally relates to a shampoo
applicator. More specifically, the invention is a dry shampoo
applicator.
[0003] It is an object of the invention to provide a dry shampoo
applicator that applies dry shampoo through a hair brush through
air compression.
[0004] It is an object of the invention to provide a dry shampoo
applicator that will allow a user to refresh their hair without
taking a shower or utilizing water.
[0005] It is an object of the invention to provide a dry shampoo
applicator that does not utilize an aerosol can that is relatively
more environmentally friendly.
[0006] What is needed is a dry shampoo applicator that applies dry
shampoo through a hair brush through air compression that allows a
user to refresh their hair without taking a shower or utilizing
water that does not utilize an aerosol can that is relatively more
environmentally friendly.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] The present invention will be described by way of exemplary
embodiments, but not limitations, illustrated in the accompanying
drawings in which like references denote similar elements, and in
which:
[0008] FIG. 1A illustrates a side view of a dry shampoo applicator,
according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0009] FIG. 1B illustrates a bottom view of a dry shampoo
applicator, according to an embodiment of the present
invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS
[0010] Various aspects of the illustrative embodiments will be
described using terms commonly employed by those skilled in the art
to convey the substance of their work to others skilled in the art.
However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the
present invention may be practiced with only some of the described
aspects. For purposes of explanation, specific numbers, materials
and configurations are set forth in order to provide a thorough
understanding of the illustrative embodiments. However, it will be
apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may
be practiced without the specific details. In other instances,
well-known features are omitted or simplified in order not to
obscure the illustrative embodiments.
[0011] Various operations will be described as multiple discrete
operations, in turn, in a manner that is most helpful in
understanding the present invention. However, the order of
description should not be construed as to imply that these
operations are necessarily order dependent. In particular, these
operations need not be performed in the order of presentation.
[0012] The phrase "in one embodiment" is utilized repeatedly. The
phrase generally does not refer to the same embodiment, however, it
may. The terms "comprising", "having" and "including" are
synonymous, unless the context dictates otherwise.
[0013] FIG. 1A illustrates a side view of a dry shampoo applicator
100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0014] The dry shampoo applicator 100 includes a base brush 110, a
plurality of nubs 120, a dispense button 130, an air compression
device 140 and a refill screw 150. The base brush 110 includes a
dome top 112 with a top portion 113 and a bottom 114. The nubs 120
are hollow and disperse a plurality of dry shampoo powder 122 that
is stored in the base brush 110. The top portion 113 of the dome
top 112 is made of clear hard plastic but can be made of any
suitable material. The dome top 112 is made of soft rubber but can
be made of any suitable material. The nubs 120 are disposed on the
bottom 114 of the base brush 110. The dry shampoo powder 122 can
clean blonde, brunette, red, black, grey or any other suitable hair
color. The dispense button 130 is disposed on the top portion 113
of the dome top 112 and is depressed to activate dispersing the dry
shampoo powder 122 that is stored in the base brush 110. The air
compression device 140 provides air pressure to the dry shampoo
powder 122 when the dispense button 130 is depressed to facilitate
dispersing the dry shampoo powder 122 that is stored in the base
brush 110. The air compression device 140 can be an air compressor
142 or other suitable air compression device 140. The refill screw
150 can be a removable refill screw 151 to allow the dry shampoo
powder 122 to be refilled and added to the base brush 110 of the
dry shampoo applicator 100.
[0015] The dry shampoo applicator 100 is approximately 2 inches in
width and 4 inches in length but can be any suitable width and
length. The dry shampoo applicator 100 is made of rubber and
plastic but can be made of other suitable materials.
[0016] FIG. 1B illustrates a bottom view of a dry shampoo
applicator 100, according to an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0017] The dry shampoo applicator 100, base brush 110, plurality of
nubs 120, dispense button 130, air compression device 140 and
refill screw 150 and related elements illustrated and described in
FIG. 1B and its description is similar to the dry shampoo
applicator 100, the base brush 110, the plurality of nubs 120, the
dispense button 130, the air compression device 140 and the refill
screw 150 and related elements illustrated and described in FIG. 1A
and its description. Additionally, the dry shampoo applicator 100
includes an orifice 124 that is disposed on each end 126 of each of
the nubs 120 that disperse a plurality of dry shampoo powder 122
from a plurality of alternating nubs 120' of the base brush
110.
[0018] The dry shampoo applicator contains dry shampoo in a brush.
The dry shampoo applicator has a dome-shaped brush made of rubber
and plastic. To use, simply place dry shampoo powder in the base
brush of the dry shampoo applicator, screw on the seal and press
the button on the top of the dry shampoo applicator brush to
release dry shampoo powder onto a user's scalp and roots to mid
section of hair and style as desired. Beauticians are among the
many people who may find the dry shampoo applicator both relatively
convenient and easy to use. The dry shampoo applicator features dry
shampoo powder dispersed through a reusable brush. The dry shampoo
applicator is available in a variety of colors to accommodate
blonde, brunette, red, black, grey or any other suitable hair
color. The dry shampoo applicator can also be used on a plurality
of hair types such as curly hair, straight hair, long hair, short
hair or any other suitable type of hair.
[0019] While the present invention has been related in terms of the
foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that
the invention is not limited to the embodiments described. The
present invention can be practiced with modification and alteration
within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Thus, the
description is to be regarded as illustrative instead of
restrictive on the present invention.
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