US20130000656A1

US20130000656A1 - Multi Task Hair Grooming Pick

Info

Publication number: US20130000656A1
Application number: US13/273,411
Authority: US
Inventors: Vladimir Velazquez
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2011-07-01
Filing date: 2011-10-14
Publication date: 2013-01-03

Abstract

A multi-task hair grooming pick that utilizes a hair pick to perform myriad hair grooming procedures such as combing, parting, flipping, braiding, separating, or any other creative manipulation of hair. The hair pick is detachable; so many different varieties of hair picks may be utilized with this invention. The hair grooming device is efficacious in providing a tightly controlled, efficient manipulation of hair because it is attached to a glove worn by the user. The hair grooming device also provides illumination from an attachable light source.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE

The present application is a continuation in part of my U.S. patent application having Ser. No. 13/175,808, entitled Ninja Pick. The application is incorporated herein by this reference which is not admitted to be prior art with respect to the present invention by its mention in the background. It is incorporated in this reference to give a priority date with respect to the present invention.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a hair grooming apparatus particularly used as a complimentary apparatus for hair combing, hair blow drying, hair weaving, hair partitioning, hair lifting, hair braiding, hair highlighting, hair coloring and other hair manipulation processes or as a combination apparatus for some of the aforementioned processes.

BACKGROUND

There are several state of the art hair grooming devises known in the prior art that are preferably used to facilitate hair lifting and hair combing of sectioned hair strands. Time after time, these devises managed to eliminate any unwanted tangling and matting of hair strands. Furthermore, there are other hair grooming devises known in the prior art that are used as multi-purpose apparatuses for purposes of hair combing and hair picking (See Harvey, U.S. Pat. No. D282, 293; Wall, U.S. Pat. No. 7,231,925; See also Schleicher, U.S. Pat. No. 6,109,273).
There are other hair grooming devises known in the prior art that are used predominantly for the purpose of hair lifting only. (See Thomas, U.S. Pat. No. D270,296; Bozak, U.S. Pat. No. D368,981; See also Featherstone, U.S. Pat. No. 258,541).
There are few others that serve the purpose as replaceable brush holders with various orientations therein. (See Appleby, U.S. Pat. No. 5,293,661).
Finally, there are hair grooming devises known in the prior art that function as applicator tools for processes of hair dressing, hair coloring and the like. (See Knight, U.S. Pat. No. 5,042,512; Foti, U.S. Pat. No. 5,499,637; Mourad U.S. Pat. No. 5,533,537; DaSilva, U.S. Pat. No. 6,240,928).
However, none of the devises aforementioned provide an all-inclusive, multi-functional hair grooming apparatus that can seamlessly manipulate various processes of hair grooming with the use of just one hand. Most of the devises known in the prior art require the use of second hand as an assistant to hold the hair strands while the first hand performs the various hair grooming processes. The cumbersome procedure is a drastic disadvantage for a user who seems disabled when engaged in a combined effort of hair grooming process, where simultaneous actions are essential. For example, combination processes such as hair lifting and hair highlighting or hair combing and hair partitioning. Additionally, the present invention alleviates many hair grooming disadvantages and rewards a user with a revolutionary ninja pick devise glove that can be worn on one hand, manipulated through movement of that one hand, thus leaving the other hand to perform other relevant tasks essential in make hair grooming experience a seamless process. The present invention allows the user to save time due to its combined state of the art, multi-tasking functionality in hair grooming.
For the foregoing reasons, there is a need of a hair grooming devise that is all-inclusive and versatile, and one which can enable anyone to perform various hair grooming processes with great flexibility and lesser disadvantages. The present invention is a multi-task hair grooming pick that is easily maneuverable, easily transportable, lightweight, and inexpensive to manufacture.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is directed to a multi task hair grooming pick that ensures a user to separate, flip and articulate hair while simultaneously performing various hair grooming tasks with ease. The present invention is water resistant, detachable and is accommodated to fit the sizes and dexterity of anyone in all assortments.
The present invention is a hair grooming pick that manipulates hair in numerous ways, while simultaneously providing illumination.
The present invention is a hair grooming pick that performs a myriad of hair grooming procedures, such as combing, parting, flipping, braiding, separating, or any other creative manipulation of hair. The hair pick is detachable; so many different varieties of hair picks can be utilized with this invention. The hair grooming pick is efficacious in providing a tightly controlled, efficient manipulation of hair because it is attached to a glove worn by the user. The tight glove gives the user a feeling of complete control of the hair pick. Thus, while wearing the device, any small movement of the wrist or fingers translates into precise manipulation of the hair. The hair grooming device also provides illumination from an attachable light source. This is useful for grooming hair in poorly lighted areas. However, since the light source is detachable, it can be used for a plethora of different illumination functions beyond the scope of hair grooming.
An object of the present invention is to provide a hair grooming device with a precision control feeling.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a hair grooming device with the capacity to utilize a wide variety of detachable hair picks.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a hair grooming device that illuminates the hair with an attachable light source.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a hair grooming device that resembles a ninja pick for marketing purposes.

DRAWINGS

These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and drawings where:

FIG. 1 is a side view of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the present invention; and

FIG. 3 is a side view of the glove.

DESCRIPTION

An embodiment of a multi-task hair grooming pick 100 is seen in FIGS. 1-3. The multi-task hair grooming pick 100 is used to manipulate hair in numerous ways, while simultaneously providing illumination. The multi-task hair grooming pick 100 comprises of a housing 10 having a planar base 20, two side planar bodies 30, an arched rear planer body 40, and a cavity (not shown by a number in the drawings, yet it is the area that will surround the light source further defined below) configured to receive a removable ferrule shaped object. A gland 50 is disposed within the arched rear planer body 40 of the housing 10, the gland 50 having a gripping capability. The hair grooming device 100 also possesses a detachable light source 60 having a substantially ferrule shape and two ends, the first end defines an illumination source and the second end buttresses against the arched rear planar body 40 of the housing 10, the light source 60 is inserted with the cavity of the housing 10. The device utilizes a detachable pick 70 with at least one prong. The pick 70 has two ends, the first end slides inside the channel of the gland 50 and the second end extends outward from the arched rear planar body 40 of the housing 10. The pick 70, which is detachable, slides into the gland 50 and remains securely affixed because of the gripping action of the gland 50. Through the urging of a pulling force, the pick 70 is extracted from the gland 50 and may be replaced with another pick 70 of different dimensions. An ancillary element of the hair grooming device 100 is a glove 200. The glove 200 attaches to the planar base 20 of the housing 10 by attachment couplings 220, often in the form of snap buttons and in proximity to the knuckles of the ring finger. The bottom of the planar base 20 comprises matching attachment couplings 220 that affix to the glove 200, completing the multi-task hair grooming pick 100.
In an embodiment of the present invention the detachable pick 70 is six inches long and has four curved prongs. The long, multipronged pick 70 is efficacious in untangling long, matted hair.
In a further embodiment of the present invention, the light source 60 illuminates ultraviolet light rays to identify dandruff.
In a further embodiment of the present invention, the glove 200 is composed of flexible leather with two snap buttons located on the knuckles of the ring finger; the snap buttons affixing to compatible snap buttons on the bottom of the planar base 20.
An advantage of the present invention is that it provides a tightly controlled, efficient manipulation of hair because it is attached to a glove 200 worn by the user. The tight glove 200 gives the user a feeling of complete control of the hair pick 70. Thus, while wearing the device 100, any small movement of the wrist or fingers translates into precise manipulation of the hair.
Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides illumination in poorly lighted bathrooms. It also provides for numerous other forms of illumination and all of their corresponding functions.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is that it resembles a ninja pick, which is advantageous for marketing.
Although the present invention has been described in considerable detail in reference to preferred versions, other versions are possible. Therefore, the spirit and scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the preferred versions contained herein.

Claims

1. A multi-task hair grooming pick that manipulates hair while providing illumination, the multi-task hair grooming pick comprises:

a housing comprising a planar base, a plurality of side planar bodies, an arched rear planer body, and a cavity configured to receive a ferrule shaped object;

a gland disposed within the arched rear planer body of the housing, the gland having a gripping capability;

a detachable light source having a substantially ferrule shape and two ends, the first end defines an illumination source and the second end buttresses against the arched rear planar body of the housing, the light source is inserted with the cavity of the housing;

a pick comprising at least one projection, the pick having two ends, the first end slides inside the gland and the second end extends outward from the arched rear planar body of the housing; and

a glove that attaches to the planar base of the housing, the glove having at least one attachment coupling on its outer surface located approximately above the knuckles.

2. The hair grooming device of claim 1, wherein the planar base further comprises at least one attachment coupling on its bottom side that is compatible with the attachment coupling of the glove

3. The hair grooming device of claim 2, wherein the light source further comprises of a battery.

4. The hair grooming device of claim 3, wherein the light source illuminates a plurality of light waves.

5. The hair grooming device of claim 4, wherein the housing is made of metal.

6. The hair grooming device of claim 4, wherein the housing is made of plastic.