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WO2007089480A2
WO2007089480A2 PCT/US2007/001790 US2007001790W WO2007089480A2 WO 2007089480 A2 WO2007089480 A2 WO 2007089480A2 US 2007001790 W US2007001790 W US 2007001790W WO 2007089480 A2 WO2007089480 A2 WO 2007089480A2
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B5/00—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
    • A46B5/002—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware having articulations, joints or flexible portions
    • A46B5/0033—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware having articulations, joints or flexible portions bending or stretching or collapsing
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D20/00—Hair drying devices; Accessories therefor
    • A45D20/52—Hair-drying combs or hair-drying brushes, adapted for heating by an external heating source, e.g. air stream
    • A45D20/525—Hair-drying combs or hair-drying brushes, adapted for heating by an external heating source, e.g. air stream by an independent heating source
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0002—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process
    • A46B15/0016—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with enhancing means
    • A46B15/0024—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with enhancing means with means generating ions
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0002—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process
    • A46B15/0016—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with enhancing means
    • A46B15/003—Enhancing with heat
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0002—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process
    • A46B15/0016—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with enhancing means
    • A46B15/0034—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with enhancing means with a source of radiation, e.g. UV, IR, LASER, X-ray for irradiating the teeth and associated surfaces
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B5/00—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
    • A46B5/0004—Additional brush head
    • A46B5/0012—Brushes with two or more heads on the same end of a handle for simultaneous use, e.g. cooperating with each-other
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D1/00—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor
    • A45D1/06—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor with two or more jaws
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/20—Additional enhancing means
    • A45D2200/202—Ionisation
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/20—Additional enhancing means
    • A45D2200/205—Radiation, e.g. UV, infrared
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0002—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/104—Hair brush

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  • the present invention relates to hair brushes and, more particularly, to a two-part, tong-shaped, vented styling brush having brush heads with curved- profile heads.
  • Various known hair brushes have two heads that are moveable toward and away from each other.
  • the heads reside at a distal end of respective handle sections, and the proximal ends are attached by a hinge and are usually spring- biased.
  • a hair brush has two portions joined by a hinge at one end and each having brush heads at the other end.
  • the brush heads are curved such that one is concave and the other is convex and, as a result, they nest within each other when closed together and apply their contour to hair trapped between the brush heads.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a brush according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2A is a partial, end view of a brush according to Fig. 1 shown in an opened position.
  • Fig. 2B is a partial, end view of a brush according to Fig. 1 , shown in a closed position.
  • Fig. 3 is a top view of a brush according to Fig. 1.
  • Fig. 4 is a bottom view of a brush according to Fig. 1.
  • FIG. 5 is a side view of a brush according to Fig. 1.
  • Fig. 6 is an exploded of a brush according to Fig. 1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE
  • a brush (10) has a first portion (12) and a second portion (14) joined at a proximal end by a hinge (16) of a type generally known.
  • the hinge (16) is spring-biased by means of a spring module (17) of a type generally known.
  • Each portion has a brush head (18, 20) at its distal end.
  • the first brush head (18) has a generally concave cross-sectional profile with a concave hair engaging surface (22).
  • the second brush head (20) has a generally convex cross-sectional profile with a convex hair engaging surface (24).
  • the first brush head (18) has a series of vents (26) beginning on the concave surface (22) and penetrating completely through.
  • the second brush head (20) has a series of first vents (28) penetrating into the body of the second brush head (20), which is a hollow body, and a series of second vents (30) on the back surface (32) of the second brush head (20).
  • the first vents (28) and second vents (30) are in communication via the hollow body of the second brush head (20) so that air can pass through.
  • a first set of bristles (34) is attached to the first brush head (18) as shown.
  • a second set of bristles (36) is attached to the second brush head (20) as shown.
  • the respective bristles and vents are aligned such that when the two heads (18, 20) are moved to a closed position, the bristles on one head enter a vent on the other head to prevent the bristles from being crushed.
  • a lock (38) has a button (40) mounted on the first portion (12) on a handle section (42) for sliding movement relative thereto.
  • the button (40) is attached to a first cam wedge shoulder (44) that extends through the handle section (42).
  • a second cam wedge shoulder member (46) resides in the second portion handle section (48) and lines up with the first cam wedge shoulder (44) when the portions are closed as shown in Fig. 2B.
  • Each brush head (18, 20) is provided with a hair treatment section (50, 52).
  • These sections may be plated, coated, deposited or otherwise treated with substances such as ceramic, tourmaline, metals, glass, and / or various substances that retain heat, emit heat, emit ions, emit infra red energy, remove static, removed contaminants and perform other functions.
  • the brush (10) is held by the handle portions (42, 48) and the brush heads (18, 20) are positioned around hair to be styled or treated.
  • the brush heads (18, 20) are closed such that the bristles engage the hair.
  • a hair dryer can be used to apply heat to the hair via the vents.
  • the brush my be pulled through the hair with a sweeping motion including a curved motion to impart a desired shape to the hair.

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Abstract

A hair brush (10) has two portions (12, 24) joined by a hinge (16) at one end and each having brush heads (18, 20) at the other end. In profile, the brush heads are curved such that one is concave and the other is convex and, as a result, they nest within each other when closed together and apply their contour to hair trapped between the brush heads.

Description

Vented Brush Having Curved Heads
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to U.S. Utility Patent Application Serial No. 11/341 ,821 filed on January 27, 2007, incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to hair brushes and, more particularly, to a two-part, tong-shaped, vented styling brush having brush heads with curved- profile heads.
Description of Related Art
Various known hair brushes have two heads that are moveable toward and away from each other. The heads reside at a distal end of respective handle sections, and the proximal ends are attached by a hinge and are usually spring- biased.
To date, the only known brushes of this type are referred to as "straightening brushes" and have generally flat brush heads that are generally limited to procedures on the hair where flat brush heads are optimal.
OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a hairbrush that overcomes the limitations of existing brushes by making a styling brush that is suitable for optimal performance in procedures that are not necessarily straightening procedures.
These and other objects are achieved by the present invention.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION According to the present invention, a hair brush has two portions joined by a hinge at one end and each having brush heads at the other end. In profile, the brush heads are curved such that one is concave and the other is convex and, as a result, they nest within each other when closed together and apply their contour to hair trapped between the brush heads. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a brush according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2A is a partial, end view of a brush according to Fig. 1 shown in an opened position.
Fig. 2B is a partial, end view of a brush according to Fig. 1 , shown in a closed position.
Fig. 3 is a top view of a brush according to Fig. 1.
Fig. 4 is a bottom view of a brush according to Fig. 1.
Fig. 5 Fig. 3 is a side view of a brush according to Fig. 1.
Fig. 6 is an exploded of a brush according to Fig. 1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE
INVENTION
As shown in Fig.s 1-4, a brush (10) has a first portion (12) and a second portion (14) joined at a proximal end by a hinge (16) of a type generally known. Preferably, the hinge (16) is spring-biased by means of a spring module (17) of a type generally known. Each portion has a brush head (18, 20) at its distal end. The first brush head (18) has a generally concave cross-sectional profile with a concave hair engaging surface (22). The second brush head (20) has a generally convex cross-sectional profile with a convex hair engaging surface (24). When the heads (18, 20) are moved to the closed position as shown in Fig. 2B, the concave surface (22) and the convex surface (24) nest relative to each other.
The first brush head (18) has a series of vents (26) beginning on the concave surface (22) and penetrating completely through. The second brush head (20) has a series of first vents (28) penetrating into the body of the second brush head (20), which is a hollow body, and a series of second vents (30) on the back surface (32) of the second brush head (20). The first vents (28) and second vents (30) are in communication via the hollow body of the second brush head (20) so that air can pass through. A first set of bristles (34) is attached to the first brush head (18) as shown. A second set of bristles (36) is attached to the second brush head (20) as shown. The respective bristles and vents are aligned such that when the two heads (18, 20) are moved to a closed position, the bristles on one head enter a vent on the other head to prevent the bristles from being crushed.
A lock (38) has a button (40) mounted on the first portion (12) on a handle section (42) for sliding movement relative thereto. The button (40) is attached to a first cam wedge shoulder (44) that extends through the handle section (42). A second cam wedge shoulder member (46) resides in the second portion handle section (48) and lines up with the first cam wedge shoulder (44) when the portions are closed as shown in Fig. 2B. By sliding the button (40) while the portions are closed, the cam wedge shoulders (44, 46) interlock and hold the portions in the closed position of Fig. 2B.
Each brush head (18, 20) is provided with a hair treatment section (50, 52). These sections may be plated, coated, deposited or otherwise treated with substances such as ceramic, tourmaline, metals, glass, and / or various substances that retain heat, emit heat, emit ions, emit infra red energy, remove static, removed contaminants and perform other functions.
In use, the brush (10) is held by the handle portions (42, 48) and the brush heads (18, 20) are positioned around hair to be styled or treated. The brush heads (18, 20) are closed such that the bristles engage the hair. If desired, a hair dryer can be used to apply heat to the hair via the vents. The brush my be pulled through the hair with a sweeping motion including a curved motion to impart a desired shape to the hair.
While the preferred embodiment is described herein, various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims

CLAIMS WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:
1 ) A brush comprising a first portion having a first handle and a first head with a first set of bristles, said first head having a hair contacting surface that is generally concave; a second portion having a second handle and a second head with a second set of bristles, said second head having a hair contacting surface that is generally convex; and a hinge pivotally connecting said first handle and said second handle.
2) A brush according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of said first hair contacting surface and said second hair contacting surface comprises a metal plate.
3) A brush according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of said first hair contacting surface and said second hair contacting surface comprises a layer of ceramic material.
4) A brush according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of said first hair contacting surface and said second hair contacting surface comprises tourmaline.
5) A brush according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of said first hair contacting surface and said second hair contacting surface comprises an ion-emitting material.
6) A brush according to claim 1, wherein at least one of said first hair contacting surface and said second hair contacting surface comprises an infrared energy emitting material.
7) A brush according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of said first hair contacting surface and said second hair contacting surface comprises a glass material.
8) A brush according to claim 1 , further comprising a series of vents on at least one of said first head or on said second head, said vents penetrating said respective head to allow air to pass therethrough. 9) A brush according to claim 1, further comprising a lock mechanism for holding said heads in a closed position.
10) A brush according to claim 1 , further comprising a spring for spring-biasing said first portion and said second portion relative to each other.
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