US20170245614A1

US20170245614A1 - Hairdryer Attachment

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Publication number: US20170245614A1
Application number: US15/150,589
Authority: US
Inventors: Michalyn Demaris Porter
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2016-02-26
Filing date: 2016-05-10
Publication date: 2017-08-31

Abstract

A hairdryer attachment for use in drying braids, weaves, and other similar hairstyles. The hairdryer attachment includes a connector having a first end for securement to a hairdryer and a second end having several tubular arms extending therefrom. The connector has an interior volume in which air can flow, wherein air is directed into each of the tubular arms. Each tubular arm has several apertures thereon through which air can escape so as to dry the user's hair. The tubular arms can be inserted into a braid or into the hairstyle so as to help to more rapidly and efficiently dry the user's hair.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/300,358 filed on Feb. 26, 2016. The above identified patent application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to hairdryer attachments. More specifically, the present invention provides a hairdryer attachment for use helping to dry user's hair, wherein the user has a weave, corn rows, or the like.
Hairdryers are commonly used to help a person to dry their hair after a bath or shower. Hairdryers are used to create a flow of heated air that can help the user to dry his or her hair. Various nozzles or other attachments exist for helping to direct airflow in a particular manner for use in drying and styling the person's hair. However, conventional hairdryers and hairdryer attachments are not suited for helping a user with braided hair, wefts, weaves, corn rows, and hair extensions to dry their hair. Such hairstyles require the user to have their hair tightly held together in an organized manner, wherein the density of hair in specific areas may make it difficult to fully dry the hair. If the hair is not dried properly, the hair can develop a foul odor and mildew and bacteria can form on the person's hair. This can also lead to scalp irritation and redness. Thus, an improved hairdryer attachment for use in drying braided hair and similar hairstyles are desired.
Devices have been disclosed in the prior art that relate to hairdryer devices. These include devices that have been patented and published in patent application publications. These devices generally relate to hair drying devices and attachments, such as U.S. Pat. No. 6,457,254, U.S. Pat. No. 4,692,594, U.S. Pat. No. 8,578,623, U.S. Pat. No. 5,729,907, and U.S. Pat. No. 5,271,160.
These prior art devices have several known drawbacks. The devices in the prior art fail to provide attachments for hairdryers adapted for use in drying braids, weaves, and other similar hairstyles. The devices in the prior art do not provide a hairdryer attachment having tubular arms that can be inserted into the user's hair and that contour to the shape of the user's head. Accordingly, the devices in the prior art do not solve the problem of drying hair that is styled into braids or other similar hairstyles.
In light of the devices disclosed in the prior art, it is submitted that the present invention substantially diverges in design elements from the prior art and consequently it is clear that there is a need in the art for an improvement to existing hairdryer attachment devices. In this regard the instant invention substantially fulfills these needs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of hairdryer attachments now present in the prior art, the present invention provides a new hairdryer attachment wherein the same can be utilized for providing convenience for the user when drying braids, weaves, wefts, or other similar hairstyles.
The present invention provides a hairdryer attachment having a connector with an interior volume in which air may flow, a first end for securement to a hairdryer, and a second end having a plurality of tubular arms extending therefrom. The tubular arms have an arcuate configuration so as to contour to the shape of the user's head, wherein the tubular arms each include a plurality of apertures thereon from which air may escape for use in drying the user's hair. In some embodiments, the hairdryer attachment includes a securement strap for helping to removably attach the securement strap to a hairdryer.
Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS

Although the characteristic features of this invention will be particularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and manner in which it may be made and used may be better understood after a review of the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein like numeral annotations are provided throughout.

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the hairdryer attachment.

FIG. 2 shows an overhead view of the hairdryer attachment.

FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the hairdryer attachment as secured to a conventional hairdryer.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the hairdryer attachment. For the purposes of presenting a brief and clear description of the present invention, the preferred embodiment will be discussed as used for drying a user's braids, weave, or other similar hairstyles. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.
Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 2, there is shown a perspective view and an overhead view of an embodiment of the hairdryer attachment, respectively. The hairdryer attachment 11 comprises a connector 12 having an open first end 13 for securement to a hairdryer and a second end 14 having a plurality of tubular arms 15 extending therefrom. The connector 12 includes a hollow interior volume 19 in which air can flow. The first end 13 of the connector 12 has a circular opening and is adapted to be secured onto a hairdryer. The connector 12 tapers from the first end 13 towards the second end 14 thereof so as to direct air into the tubular arms 15.
A plurality of tubular arms 15 extend from the connector 12 and are in fluid communication therewith. The tubular arms 15 comprise a plurality of apertures 16 thereon through which air can escape from the hairdryer attachment 11. The apertures 16 are positioned along the length of each tubular 15, and are preferably arranged in a single row. In the illustrated embodiment, the apertures 16 are disposed on an upper surface of the tubular arms 15 and an aperture 16 is disposed on the terminal end 20 of each tubular arm 15. The tubular arms 15 are arcuate in configuration so as to contour to the shape of a user's head. The tubular arms 15 are sized and configured so that they can be inserted into a braid or weave so as to help to dry the interior of the braid. In the illustrated embodiment, the hairdryer attachment 11 includes seven tubular arms 15, however, in alternate embodiments, the hairdryer attachment 11 includes additional or fewer tubular arms 15.
In some embodiments, the tubular arms 15 are substantially parallel to one another. In alternate embodiments, the tubular arms 15 fan outward from the connector 12. In a preferred embodiment, each of the tubular arms 15 is preferably substantially the same size and length. However, in an alternate embodiment, the tubular arms 15 gradually decrease in length from the central tubular arm or arms 15 towards the outer tubular arms 15. Each tubular arm 15 tapers from the connector 12 towards the terminal end 20 thereof. Preferably, the tubular arms 15 are spaced at a fixed interval from one another.
In some embodiments, the hairdryer attachment 11 further comprises a securement strap 17 having an adjustable locking mechanism 18 thereon. The securement strap 17 extends around the connector 12 and is used to secure the connector 12 onto the end of a hairdryer. Once positioned around the connector 12 and the hairdryer, the user can engage the adjustable locking mechanism 18 and tighten the locking mechanism 18 so that the connector 12 is securely attached to the hairdryer. In some embodiments, the adjustable locking mechanism 18 comprises a wire strap connected to a worm gear driven by a screw. In alternate embodiments, the connector 12 of the hairdryer attachment 11 is securable to a hairdryer via a frictional or press fit such that no additional fasteners are required.
Referring now to FIG. 3, there is shown a perspective view of the hairdryer attachment as secured to a conventional hairdryer. In operation, the user can affix the first end 13 of the connector 12 of the hairdryer attachment 11 to the end 32 of a conventional hairdryer 31. In embodiments having a securement strap 17, the user can utilize the securement strap 17 and adjustable locking mechanism 18 in order to more securely fasten the hairdryer attachment 11 to the hairdryer 31. The user can then power on the hairdryer 31 such that air flows through the hairdryer 31, into the connector 12, through the tubular arms 15 and out of the apertures 16 thereon. The user can hold the hairdryer 31 by the handle 30 thereof and can insert the terminal end 20 of the tubular arms 15 into the user's hair, such as into cornrows or a weave. In this way, the tubular arms 15 provide airflow into the hair so as to more rapidly dry thick or dense portions of the hair. A plurality of tubular arms 15 is provided such that the user can dry a substantial portion of the user's head simultaneously without having to frequently move or reposition the hairdryer attachment 11.
It is therefore submitted that the instant invention has been shown and described in what is considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art. With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.
Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.

Claims

I claim:

1) A hairdryer attachment, comprising:

a connector having a hollow interior volume, an open first end removably securable to a hairdryer, and a second end;

a plurality of tubular arms extending from the second end of the connector, wherein the tubular arms are in fluid communication with interior volume of the connector;

a plurality of apertures disposed on each of the plurality of tubular arms adapted to allow air to escape therefrom.

2) The hairdryer attachment of claim 1, further comprising a securement strap disposed on the connector and adapted to removably secure the connector to the hairdryer.

3) The hairdryer attachment of claim 2, further comprising an adjustable locking mechanism adapted to adjust the tightness of the securement strap.

4) The hairdryer attachment of claim 1, wherein the plurality of tubular arms are substantially parallel to one another.

5) The hairdryer attachment of claim 1, wherein the plurality of tubular arms fan outward from the connector.

6) The hairdryer attachment of claim 1, wherein the plurality of tubular arms are arcuate in configuration.

7) The hairdryer attachment of claim 1, wherein the connector comprises a circular opening at the first end thereof.

8) The hairdryer attachment of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of tubular arms comprises an aperture on a terminal end thereof.