Wireless Charging Air Compressor

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wireless air compressor capable of having its battery power sources recharged wirelessly. By being able to be recharged wirelessly, the present invention decreases the clutter in beauty and barber shops by eliminating the need for a separate AC power supply or power strip that would normally be required to recharge battery power sources.

Description

BACKGROUND

[0001] Airbrush equipment is regularly employed in beauty and grooming services in order to provide clients the ability to obtain custom designs such as coatings on nails, hair highlights, and skin coatings. The process involves aerosolizing a paint and applying thin coats. Aerosolizing involves using compressed air in combination with an attached nozzle to direct thin coats of paints on specific areas in specific designs.

[0002] As specificity and detail are key reasons for using air brush techniques, having easy to use tools for applying air brush techniques. Portability of air brush tools have been pursued in the art to aid in ease of moving, positioning, and directing nozzles and the resultant thin coats of paint. In pursuit of portability of the tools, wireless air compressors and nozzles have been created. These wireless tools within the industry have generally relied on direct current sources, such as alkaline batteries, or rechargeable batteries to drive the air compressor motor. Drawbacks of using industry technology include being required to continuously change direct current power sources, or regularly plug the air compressor into an AC power source, such as a wall outlet, in order to have sufficiently charged batteries. In the case of using an AC power source, in a professional work environment such as a barber shop or beauty salon, AC power source generally require the use of hard wired outlets to plug into the wireless air compressor. The use of hard wired outlets increases the clutter in the environment.

[0003] It is a goal of the present invention to present a new development in order to allow for rechargeable battery source for air compressors while avoiding clutter.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0004] The present invention relates to a wireless air compressor capable of having its battery power sources recharged wirelessly. By being able to be recharged wirelessly, the present invention decreases the clutter in beauty and barber shops by eliminating the need for a separate AC power supply or power strip that would normally be required to recharge battery power sources.

[0005] FIG. 1 is an embodiment of the present invention, showing the broken out components of the air compressor of the present invention.

[0006] FIG. 2 is a further embodiment of the present invention, showing the air compressor positioned on a wireless recharging pad.

[0007] FIG. 3 is another embodiment of the present invention, showing an inverted air compressor of the present invention to exhibit the adapter.

[0008] FIG. 4 is another embodiment of the present invention, showing the base of the wireless adapter.

[0009] FIG. 5 is another embodiment of the present invention, showing an embodiment of the adapter.

[0010] FIG. 6 is another embodiment of the present invention, showing the bottom view of the adapter.

[0011] FIG. 7 is another embodiment of the present invention.

[0012] FIG. 8 is another embodiment of the present invention, showing the air compressor with adapter being recharged on a wirelessly recharging pad.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] The present invention has as its goal an air compressor for use with air brush tools, whereby the air compressor is wireless and is wirelessly rechargeable.

[0014] It is a further goal of the present invention to present an adapter capable of providing an air compressor the capability of wireless recharge-ability.

[0015] It is a still further goal of the present invention to reduce clutter in professional hair care environments by allowing an air compressor component of an air brush apparatus to be rechargeable wirelessly and thus not require the use of hard wired AC source.

[0016] FIG. 1 is an embodiment of the wireless airbrush air compressor 100 having the capability of being wirelessly charged of the present invention, wherein such wireless air compressor includes the elements of external housing 101/103 for containing all internal components, whereby such housing 101/103 may contain textured gripping on its external in order to allow easy handling by an operator, a component board 115 upon which electronics controlling the air compressor 100 are stored, a motor 107 for powering the air compressor 100, a rechargeable battery power source 121 for driving the motor, whereby such rechargeable battery can be one of a lithium ion, nickel-metal, nickel-cadmium, lead-acid, magnesium batteries, lithium polymer, and other type rechargeable batteries.

[0017] The rechargeable battery may number from one to several, based on the desired output charge, defined in terms of mAh which is the amount of power flow that is supplied at a specific voltage to an electrically driven device. The batteries may be used to recharge an electrically driven device, or may be used to drive an electrically driven device.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the rechargeable battery is recharged via wireless means. The air compressor 100 includes wireless charging receiver components 111 and a support 113. When the air compressor 100 is being wirelessly recharged, a visual indicator 119 displays to let the users know the air compressor 100 is being recharged. In one embodiment, the visual indicator 119 shuts off automatically when the battery 121 is fully recharged.

[0019] Auto shut-off of the air compressor 100 is accomplished by a pressure sensor 105. In this way, when the air compressor 100 is placed down unto a surface or a recharging pad, the air compressor 100 shuts off automatically. Thus, the unit exhibits energy saving capabilities.

[0020] FIG. 2 of the present invention is an embodiment of the wireless air compressor 203 being recharged wirelessly on a recharging pad 201, and an air compressor nozzle 205 attached to the air compressor 203. As known in the art, an air brush includes primarily an air compressor and a nozzle. Compressed air originates from the air compressor 203 delivering air to the air brush. An intricate set of passageways through the structure of the air brush, including a valve for controlling flow of compressed air, deliver the compressed air to the nozzle. Upon actuation of a button, a needle valve releases a flow of media near the outlet of the air brush body while concurrent therewith a source of compressed air is released by valve actuation to provide an air flow around and past the needle valve outlet. The air flow draws media from the needle valve outlet and the media is atomized as it exits the body of the air brush within the air flow. In operation, the user depresses the spray button while moving the device in a desired pattern to produce the atomized spray and desired media coverage.

[0021] Nozzles suitable for use in the present invention, and as well-known in the art, include atomizer nozzles, electrostatic process nozzle, ultrasonic nozzle, and spray nozzle. In the present invention, the nozzle is removably attached to allow attachment of different types of nozzles, as well as cleaning of the nozzles.

[0022] FIG. 3 is a further embodiment of the air compressor 303 of the present invention sans air compressor nozzle, whereby the air compressor 303 is inverted to exhibit the recharging adapter positioned on the posterior of the air compressor 303.

[0023] In this embodiment, the air compressor 303 include the means to allow the compressor 303 to recharge wirelessly, which in the present case the means is a removably attached adapter 300. In this embodiment, and as will be discussed later, the adapter 300 is positioned on the posterior of the air compressor 303. The adapter 300 further includes a pressure sensor (not shown), which triggers auto-shut off of the air compressor 303 when the air compressor 303 is placed down on a surface or recharging pad.

[0024] The adapter 300 further includes a guard rising from 1 to 3 inches up the side of the air compressor 303. The air compressor 303 further includes a neck 301 onto which a nozzle is removably attached.

[0025] FIG. 4 is an embodiment of the adapter 400 suitable for providing wireless charging capabilities to an air compressor (not shown). The adapter 400 is to be positioned on the posterior of an air compressor. The adapter 400 has a base part 401, wherein electricity converting means are housed, a power delivery means 403 having conduits delivering the electrical charge to the batteries stored in the wireless air compressor (not shown), a guard 404 that meets the contour of the wireless air compressor while protecting the body of the air compressor from wiring.

[0026] The adapter 400 is presented as a single unit capable of being secured at or around the posterior of the wireless air compressor so that the adapter 400 does not interfere in the professionals use or handling of the wireless hair clipper. In one embodiment, the guard 404 raises approximately from 1 to 3 inches along side the hair clipper body as measured from the base of the air compressor sans the adapter.

[0027] FIG. 5 is an embodiment of the adapter 500 of the present invention, whereby the base of the adapter 500 has been removed to exhibit the electrical delivering units 503 and shield 501. The electrical delivery units 503 conduct electrical charge, and deliver the charge to the conduits 505 which in turn deliver the charge to the rechargeable batteries stored in the body of the wireless air compressor.

[0028] FIG. 6 is an embodiment of the adapter 600 of the present invention, visualized from the bottom side. As shown, the housing 601 exhibits the electrical delivery units 603 and a shield 605 which protects the delivery units 603.

[0029] FIG. 7 is an embodiment of the adapter 700 of the invention, wherein the bottom side of the adapter 700 is shown, and including a railing 701 having a diameter smaller than the overall diameter of the adapter 700. A base 703 is positioned underneath the railing 701, providing protection for the electrical components stored within the adapter 700.

[0030] FIG. 8 is an embodiment of the wireless air compressor 803 of the present invention being recharged wirelessly. In this embodiment, the air compressor 803 is positioned on a recharging pad 800 when the air compressor 803 is not in use. The air compressor 803 is in auto-shut off mode as the pressure sensor (not shown) on the base of the compressor 803 is actuated. In a preferred embodiment, the air compressor 803 is wirelessly charged along with other wirelessly charging devices, for example wireless hair clippers 805. In another embodiment, the wireless air compressor 803 may be charged separately, onto itself.

Claims

1. A wireless air compressor for use in airbrushing, wherein said wireless air compressor is capable of being recharged wirelessly, comprising: external housing for containing electrical components; a multiple component board for holding said electrical components; a motor for driving said air compressor; a rechargeable battery power source for driving said motor; at least one wireless charging receiver component; a visual indicator for indicating status of said battery power source; a pressure sensor; a neck for accepting a nozzle; and an adapter for providing wireless charging capability to said air compressor, wherein said adapter includes a base part, a guard, and at least one conduit for delivering an electrical charge to said battery power source.

2. The wireless air compressor for use in airbrushing of claim 1, further comprising a nozzle attached to said head of said air compressor.

3. The wireless air compressor for use in airbrushing of claim 2, wherein said battery power source is selected from the group consisting of lithium-ion, nickel-metal, nickel-cadmium, lead-acid, magnesium, and lithium.

4. The wireless air compressor for use in Airbrushing of claim 2, wherein said wireless air compressor lacks componentry for an AC hardwire attachment.

5. An airbrush tool comprising a nozzle and air compressor, wherein said air compressor includes external housing for containing electrical components; a multiple component board for holding said electrical components; a motor for driving said air compressor; a rechargeable battery power source for driving said motor; at least one wireless charging receiver component; a visual indicator for indicating status of said battery power source; a pressure sensor; a neck for accepting a nozzle; and an adapter for providing wireless charging capability to said air compressor, wherein said adapter includes a base part, a guard, and at least one conduit for delivering an electrical charge to said battery power source.

6. The airbrush tool of claim 5, further comprising a paint.

7. The airbrush tool of claim 5, wherein said nozzle is an atomizer nozzle.

8. A method of recharging a wireless air compressor, comprising placing said wireless air compressor on a rechargeable pad capable of wireless charging.

9. The method of recharging a wireless air compressor of claim 8, wherein said air compressor is automatically shut off upon placement of said wireless air compressor on said rechargeable pad capable of wireless charging.

10. The method of recharging a wireless air compressor of claim 8, wherein said recharging occurs via induction charging.

11. The method of recharging a wireless air compressor of claim 10, wherein said induction charging occurs via an adapter, said adapter having stored therein a base part, a guard, and at least one conduit for delivering an electrical charge to a rechargeable battery power source stored within said air compressor.

12. The method of recharging a wireless air compressor of claim 11, wherein delivering said electrical charge occurs via a wireless receiver contained within said air compressor.