ES2261099A1 - Hygienic seal for one-time-use comb, has protective sealing material that protects teeth of comb, can be used for safety testing and for guaranteeing use of comb to any type of hair, and can be detached from comb by hand - Google Patents

Abstract

The hygienic seal has a protective sealing material that protects the teeth of a comb. The protective sealing material can also be used for safety testing and for guaranteeing use of the comb to any type of hair. The protective sealing material can be detached from the comb by hand, and is provided with an optional accessory such as multifunctional adapter. The comb can be perfumed and pocketed to maintain its hygienic state.

Description

Seal of hygienic guarantees for combs single use.

Object of the invention

The present invention as expressed in the set forth in this specification, refers to a device of anti-use security that has been implanted to the comb, in order to provide this hairdressing tool with new and notable improvements in the field of hygiene and protection with respect to combs conventional that we know so far.

Such device or warranty seal is designed and conceived based on preserving comb spikes, protecting them in all their extension and exercising at the same time safety and guarantee that the comb has not been used with Previously, this idea is derived for this purpose fundamental, to avoid the repetitive use of said comb on the hair of several individuals, since in this way we collaborate with direct way in the transmission, transmission, and propagation of certain dermatological diseases of the capillary nature and that usually incubate in The environment of the scalp.

Background of the invention

As is known, a great variety of combs in terms of models, sizes and shapes, some compounds of thick spikes, others thin, there are combined, others with spikes on the side, and we can also find them with handle for handling etc.

There are also combs protected by cases, others in bags protecting them from external contact, some sterile as shown in their packaging, but in any case none of those known have any device to detect if the comb has been used before or not, being impossible to guarantee that the use of the comb was the first or only if so decided, once these have been extracted from your wrapping, since they are exempt from any reliable evidence or at less easily detectable with the means we have normally, as they can be with touch or visually.

With what with this invention, object of the memory that concerns us, we try to alleviate the deficiencies suffered This hairdressing tool in health and hygiene Protecting ourselves as far as possible from hair diseases Contagious easy transmission.

Description of the invention

The protection device or seal to which we mean, it consists of a protective bar that located in front of the barbs longitudinally in all its extension, it has been implanted to the comb, with the fundamental purpose of preventing the use, performance and contact, of the mentioned spikes on any type of hair under normal conditions until it is removed.

Not pretending to be limiting with the system of protection to which we mention, leaving as an option the partial and even fully shaped barbed coating hood or cover of the comb as a flask in which sometimes the comb can be protected in more than 90% of its figure, being in this case the area that remained in the air the back of the Comb or grip area, as it could also be protected in your totally modifying certain technical aspects of the form of protection referred to in the form of flask, being able to manufacture is in parallel with the comb when its composition is not differs from the same raw material that this compound is composed of, not thus when it was decided to manufacture in any other material of the that there may be an option for its realization, for example, cellulose, silicone, leather paper, cardboard, etc. In which his manufacturing would have to be separately, in any case the benefits obtained with this latest protection system, is a total shield with full comb protection guarantees, to unlike the first that its protection is partial, but of simpler and economic constitution with the purpose of being a product aimed at being single-use (use and throw away), the manufacturing costs are as small as possible, in order to make it accessible to any type of public.

Comb and seal are linked together for some points that both share in common depending on the number of these of the dimensions that the comb itself has, being these of a vulnerability such that at the time of eliminating the Comb seal this operation can be carried out with ease.

To this end, the seal has been provided with a form at one of the ends specifically in which it corresponds to side of the thick spikes on the outside of the shapeless comb defined as unimportant, but not the function it has destined to play, such as adapting to the fingers in all comfort whatever this was and start the pressure to exercise from this point to carry out the elimination of seal separating it from the comb, leaving it free and fully operational to perform its function.

In turn and with the same purpose as the device Previously, we protect against the spread of infectious diseases. has added another accessory to the comb, this being prevention unlike the seal that is protective.

Named side multifunction adapter, it is located in the part diametrically opposite to the situation which occupies the adapter for the fingers where the seal ends at one of its ends.

This hook or ring shaped adapter interrupted in its contour, in order to facilitate its flexion, if so it was necessary, getting a sufficient inner diameter to facilitate comfortably the introduction inside of one of the fingers of the hand that is giving utility to the comb, serving this accessory at the same time to give it more reliability and versatility in its movements, being this one advisable to use the importance of the mission for which it is intended, as is to prevent the detachment of said comb from the hand and subsequent contact of this with soil, with the risk of contagion with bacteria, microbes, mites, and possible contact with hair from other individuals who may be resting on the ground, mainly when the comb is used within the professionally.

Situation that we intend to avoid at all costs, putting into practice the theory of this idea since studies made at this level, we confirm that at least two of each ten occasions that the comb is useful in the conditioning or haircut etc, the comb unconsciously has contact with the ground when this is released fortuitously by the hand.

The adapter as well as its counterpart seal, is attached to the comb since it takes shape in its manufacture, being by section the bond of union that both, Comb and adapter share, unlike the seal that is find attached to the comb by points.

The vulnerability with which the aforementioned account section resembles that of the points when the possibility of elimination, being able to carry out this operation with a slight pressure since as its name indicates its use It is optional to be aware of the possible existence of people that do not adapt to use the comb with these characteristics or just do not like the idea, being this expendable, leaving this decision at the user's discretion or professional who will give utility to the comb, not being this the most advisable way to use it if the adapter has been unlinked from the comb, because of the risks in which we are immersed and that we have previously described if it is finally decided to take the Elimination decision.

In turn and in order for the comb and its two accessories together, seal of hygienic guarantees and adapter side multifunction joined together if they reach their destination, in this case the final consumer in the best conditions of possible sterilization and hygiene, these after their manufacturing and always before being used will be subjected to a high-tech sanitation process, as it is through the High energy electron application procedure Also called Beta Radiation or Ionizing radiation.

Beta radiation is originally produced by electric power easily adaptable to each type of product the which is subjected to this type of sterilization, the process and the installation are ecologically friendly, there are no products or Radioactive waste does not use or generate toxic products and does not It needs quarantine, it can be used immediately. Being a process of turn on and off ie (connect and disconnect to the network electric).

Beta radiation is generated by an accelerator of electrons There are currently around 650 in the world Accelerators for many different uses, research, sterilization, food disinfection, curing of composites, crosslinking of polymers etc.

Given the latter quality of crosslinking (strengthening of chemical bonds between molecules) in the case that it concerns us since the raw material in which it is intended to be said product is a polymer within the family of thermoplastics and amorphous constitution, just one more example of the possibilities of which there may be as an option for your manufacturing.

Accelerators are machines developed to from the 50s today there are compact accelerators with acceleration capacity of 10 mega electron volts, this type of acceleration has the maximum penetration capacity in the products.

The electrons at these very high energies interact with the atoms of the treated products colliding with the electrons themselves of these atoms and displacing them from their orbits In no case the accelerated electrons up to 10 MeV They can affect the nucleus of treated atoms. And due to the design of the accelerators, you can never exceed that energy, with what that the activation of materials under the electron beam results impossible.

The displacement of the electrons in their orbits originate unstable atoms or (ions) atoms that need restore your previous balance and tend to share outer electrons to try to complete their orbitals, are very reactive atoms from the chemical point of view.

The electron shift affects directly to the atoms of DNA, breaking biomolecular bonds and chemically degrading DNA of living beings affecting the base of life and reproduction, which induces the elimination of the microbial load, thus achieving sterilization.

Opting for this sterilization procedure, for being the most adequate and reliable for the case at hand since It is the only method that allows us to sterilize through the wrapper, within the three procedures that regulates and authorizes European regulation CEN / TC 204 for product sterilization sanitary and subsequently can be labeled sterile (condition of being free of viable microorganisms) as they are sterilization by ethylene oxide, by irradiation or by steam of water, alluding to these three procedures to EN standards 550, EN 552 and EN 554 respectively, these are regulated by the previous regulations.

Being the procedure chosen to sanitize the most ecological product of those described here, collaborating with its use in conservation maintenance and improvement of the environment and scrupulously respecting the protocol from Kyoto.

On the other hand the comb in conjunction with its two accessories in its manufacture and with the purpose of giving this disposable hairdressing article (sector of the technique in which can be framed) one more attraction and that commercially could succeed when deciding to exploit the product, this will be Scented in its manufacture.

Moments before the raw material will give shape the comb, which is in a solid state to move to liquid, this moment when the comb takes shape with its two accessories by means of the contribution of small doses of perfume or essence of this that previously mixed with pellets or particles solid of which the raw material is composed, having contact both in the neck of the hopper that gives way to the cylinder of plasticization and when it is still in the transport zone of the mentioned cylinder without having had contact with the zone of heating, both perfume and raw material, are already mixed forming a homogeneous paste, collaborating in this process largely mixing the plasticizer spindle or auger by middle of its rotation and whipping movement in its process of load.

This process of homogeneity in the mixture by means of this mechanical system can be modified depending on the aggressiveness or sweetness that behaves the raw material to be treated in each case, and the tolerance and compatibility thereof, with dyes reinforcing additive pigments, hardener mineral fillers, which be incorporated, or perfumes as is the case to which we mention etc.

But when you get the perfection of the mixing is when it exceeds the initial transport zone and plasticizing cylinder movement, being here when the mixture is at the appropriate temperature 195 ° C plus minus 20 ° C of tolerance which is achieved through the contribution of energy calorific, which collaborates in that the mass of plasticization already in liquid state, the molecules are dispersed (not aligned) is here when the molecules interconnect and mix, perfume and plastic.

In the PS, (polystyrene) in your organization molecular, a benzene ring replaces a hydrogen for every Mere. With which the resulting structure is very protruding creating intermediate gaps, this is when the molecules of the Invasive product or perfume, take positions positioning and filling these empty gaps, in turn and because of their amorphous polymer condition Their molecular chains have no order. They form ringlets, they randomly twist or curl, trapping inside them deformations to the perfume and by the simple logic that bodies with the heat they expand and with it cold they contract, it is in the latter contraction process when the raw material traps inside the perfume molecules being part of it, so that you can say that the scented is the comb itself by means of the raw material and not the atmosphere that surrounds it.

The appropriate proportion of the perfume will be established according to the aromatic sensation that is intended Give the product to make it as pleasant as possible.

Then and by way of example as additional information, the composition of the perfume is illustrated, not pretending in any case with the present example, to be limiting of its reach.

Example 1st

Perfume base:

- 50% Dipropylene Glycol product evaporable by hot.

quad

- 15% Vegetable oils.

quad

- 15% reactive stabilizer.

quad

- 10% Essence of perfume.

quad

- 8% Deglutilenol ethyl.

quad

- 2% Excipients aromatic

The doses of the perfume to be applied will vary in function of the perfume that is used at all times, as well as percentages of the products that compose it.

These two concepts that are intended to apply to product or comb would not make sense in its application if they were not preserved, for conservation and maintenance in the case of sterilization and permanence in time in the case of fragrance.

To this end, a simple bag has been designed in its manufacture but highly effective in its function, manufactured in low density polypropylene, rectangular configuration describing inside enough space to house the Comb (1) with its two accessories like the one described in this memory, hermetic in its design once closed by heat welding with after having introduced the product inside to preserve, at the same time that due to its sealing condition we guarantees the permanence of the perfume that was previously may have impregnated the comb by the procedures that we have described, by preventing contact of the outside atmosphere with the inside and vice versa.

Vertical view of the bag at the top already out of what is your useful protection space or dead space it has been provided with a through hole, which made by a die, describes the shape of the European hanger facilitating its placement if it is decided to place in an exhibitor.

In order to facilitate the interpretation of what described herein, some drawings or plans are attached, from various perspectives capturing the characteristics of the invention and the innovations and advantages that emerge from it.

Brief description of the drawings

Figure 1- Shows an overall perspective of the Comb with the main seal object of the invention and the side multifunction adapter attached to each other immediately with after these take shape in its manufacture.

Figure 2.- View of the assembly from the side totally opposite to figure 1 with the seal in phase of elimination being partial as can be observed, conserving the side multifunction adapter is still intact.

Figure 3.- View of the comb and seal by separated once the removal process of this has finished, leaving the spikes exposed and fully operational in all its extension, this figure represents the most adequate and advisable to give utility to the comb, while still maintaining the side adapter intact.

Figure 4.- Shows the same vision perspective than figures 2 and 3 but with the difference of having lost all protection, not having attached the adapter that still retained in Figure 3 giving this vision of the comb if we compare it with the Figure 1 the feeling of nakedness and vulnerability similar to the which can show any comb we can find in the market currently.

Figure 5.- Vision of the precinct alone, a time that by its elimination the life and mission of this has ended being able to be destroyed or recycled.

Figure 6.- Represents the image of the adapter side multifunction solo once the determination to give utility to the comb regardless of this, to same as the seal and comb for being composed of it Raw material is 100% recyclable.

Figure 7.- Vision of the state and form it adopts the bag tightly closed after introduced the content to be preserved inside.

Figure 8.- Open view as a book of the bag once broken on one side in order to allow the vision of the content that lodges inside, being he content that we can observe the set we are dealing with, seal and adapter joined together after being encapsulated inside and tightly closed to ensure its status and sterilization time, as well as the duration of fragrance

Description of a preferred embodiment

In view of the aforementioned drawings we can observe how the protection device or seal (2) is constituted by a bar that aligned with the spikes (6) of the Comb (1) that prevents its correct use or unwanted use, until the removal of this as depicted in figures 2 that it is partially and 3 eliminated in its entirety.

In order to facilitate this work, it has been provided at one end of a shape or figure (2 a) that Its mission is to adapt to the fingers of the hand with comfort and start the pressure to exert from this point, for the elimination of such seal (2), this entails destruction of the points (4) that both comb (1) and seal (2) share in common while they are united.

On the other hand and as listed above in the description section of the invention herein, the comb has been provided with another accessory and that we have called side multifunction adapter (3) that in parallel with the precinct (2) seeks the same purpose, enriching the qualities that in terms of hygiene and health they could be attributed to said comb (1).

This adapter (3) is located in one of the ends of the comb (1) specifically on the outside thereof and its situation is diametrically opposite to that occupied by the figure or form (2 a) as shown in figures 1 to 3.

The adapter (3) is attached to the comb (1) by section (5) easily destructible due to vulnerability which has been conferred on its manufacture in case it was decided in last stay its elimination, being thus facilitated such work.

Conceived and manufactured the set at once comb (1), seal (2), and adapter (3) these are composed of the same raw material, being the one that we expose in this memory just an example of the possibilities of which you can there is an option for its realization, such as manufacturing by overmolding of synthetic plastic resins, P S (Polystyrene).

They may be independent of the object of the invention the materials used in its manufacture and the components used in its realization, as well as size and seal shape (2) and side adapter (3) to which it refers this memory mainly since these have to fulfill the mission for which they have been designed based on the shape and dimensions that according to the comb (1) to which they have to protect.

As in turn the pigments may be, additives, dyes, and essence of perfumes that compose it, as long as it does not affect the essentiality of the fundamental object of this invention, which is intended to be protected with this application of invention patent.

Claims (3)

1. Seal of hygienic guarantees for single-use combs characterized in that it consists of a protective bar or line (2) Fig, 1 that has been implanted to the comb (1) in order to prevent the use, actuation, and contact of the spikes (6) Fig, 4 of the comb (1) on any type of hair under normal conditions, until the removal of the same Fig, 2 partially and Fig, 3 completely, for which it has been provided at one end of a form or Figure (2 a) Fig, 2 adaptable with all comfort or to the fingers of the hand, and start from here the pressure to exert for the elimination of the seal (2), at the same time as it exercises of security test and guarantee, testifying that the comb (1) has not been previously used if the seal (2) Fig, 1 is intact in position. The seal (2) is adaptable to any type of comb that may exist in the market, not in shape or dimensions but in depth and fundamentality, it is located in front of the spikes (6), the seal (2) maintains its balance and situation thanks to the points of union (4) Fig, 3 that both comb (1), and seal (2), share in common having to be these of forced destruction Fig 3 at the time of releasing the comb (1) for use Fig, 3 and 4, at the same time the seal (2) is attached to the comb (1) since both take shape in its manufacture Fig, 1. The seal (2) is also manufactured under conditions that the prongs (6) will be partially protected and even the comb (1) in its entirety, if the situation requires it due to the need to extend the hygienic guarantees, the optional multifunction side adapter (3) Fig, 1 is an accessory coupled to the comb (1) since its manufacture since this is in parallel with the comb (1) and the seal (2) Fig, 1 whereby the raw material of which the set is composed is the same for all three, being located on the outside of the comb (1) in the area closest to the fine spikes (6 ) Fig, 1, 2 and 3, the adapter (3) is attached to the comb (1) by section (5) Fig, 3 of easy destruction Fig, 6, ring-shaped interrupted in its contour to allow adaptation inside the little finger, the situation of the multifunction adapter (3) being the opposite or the one it occupies when the use of the fine spikes is greater than the thick ones, the opposite being the one contemplated in this memory. The set also has a protective bag to preserve the state of conservation and hygiene Fig, 7 that is rectangular in shape with enough space to house a comb Fig, 8 being its thermo-welded closure for greater resistance, the bag seen in Vertical Fig, 7 and 8 has a tongue that describes a through hole described by a die, and the shape is that of the European hanger to facilitate placement on an display. 2. Hygiene procedure, for single-use combs characterized in that it comprises the following phases a power supply, control panel, Av transmitter cable, and rhodotron electron accelerator that generates a maximum energy of 10 MeV with a power of 50 Kw. and the electron beam scanner, located on a conveyor belt whose passage invades the irradiation treatment and application platform, the sterilization procedure that will be applied to the comb (1), being the only system that allows us to sterilization through the wrap or bag Fig. 7, so it is not necessary to manipulate the product or comb (1) after sterilization. 3. Scented procedure, for single-use combs characterized by being the comb (1) scented, by means of the raw material that will shape it, and not because it has been in contact with an atmosphere that was previously perfumed to such effect being constituted the process of scented, by a peristaltic or volumetric pump and consisting of the following parts: an adjustable precision timer, a high stability speed regulator, and a gearmotor that drives the pump, thereby controlling dose to be supplied ranges from 0.2 grams to the maximum that you want to apply, so that with the parameters that this device makes available to us, we get the percentage to be delivered in each cycle, not exceeding 25% the contribution of perfume with regarding the specific weight of the piece or figure to be perfumed.