HAIRBRUSH

Abstract

A hairbrush with novel storage solutions integrated into the handle and body, as well an integrated magnetic collector for recovering dropped or spilled hair accessories.

Claims

1. A hair brush, comprising: a body attached to a handle; a plurality of bristles extending in one direction outwardly from said body; a hair pin magazine embedded into said handle; wherein said hair pin magazine comprises: a lower floor and an upper floor; wherein said lower floor is defined by a first end and a third end, and said upper floor is defined by a second end and said third end; wherein upper floor is shorter in length than said lower floor; and wherein said hair pin magazine is set at an angle such that said third end is recessed into said handle.

2. The hair brush of claim 1, wherein said lower floor and said upper floor are textured.

3. The hair brush of claim 1, further comprising a magnet attached to said body.

4. A hair brush, comprising: a body attached to a handle; a plurality of bristles extending in one direction outwardly from said body; a compartment in said body; a door having a first end that is rotatably attached to said body by a hinge at a first end of said compartment; a latch attached to a second end of said door opposite said hinge; said latch being securable to a latching interface of said body at a second end of said compartment.

5. The hair brush of claim 4, further comprising: a hair pin magazine embedded into said handle; wherein said hair pin magazine comprises: a lower floor and an upper floor; wherein said lower floor is defined by a first end and a third end, and said upper floor is defined by a second end and said third end; wherein upper floor is shorter in length than said lower floor; and wherein said hair pin magazine is set at an angle such that said third end is recessed into said handle.

6. A hair brush, comprising: a body attached to a handle, said body having a perimeter around it's circumference; a plurality of bristles extending in one direction outwardly from said body; and a plurality of axial clips attached to said perimeter, wherein said axial clip mounts comprise a lower wall and an upper wall which are connected by a ceiling, wherein there is a void space between said ceiling and said perimeter.

7. The hair brush of claim 6, further comprising: a plurality of axial band mounts attached to said perimeter; wherein said axial band mounts are located near said axial clips.

8. The hair brush of claim 6, further comprising: a hair pin magazine embedded into said handle; wherein said hair pin magazine comprises: a lower floor and an upper floor; wherein said lower floor is defined by a first end and a third end, and said upper floor is defined by a second end and said third end; wherein upper floor is shorter in length than said lower floor; and wherein said hair pin magazine is set at an angle such that said third end is recessed into said handle.

9. The hair brush of claim 7, further comprising: a hair pin magazine embedded into said handle; wherein said hair pin magazine comprises: a lower floor and an upper floor; wherein said lower floor is defined by a first end and a third end, and said upper floor is defined by a second end and said third end; wherein upper floor is shorter in length than said lower floor; and wherein said hair pin magazine is set at an angle such that said third end is recessed into said handle.

10. The hair brush of claim 6, further comprising: a compartment in said body; a door having a first end that is rotatably attached to said body by a hinge at a first end of said compartment; a latch attached to a second end of said door opposite said hinge; said latch being securable to a latching interface of said body at a second end of said compartment.

11. The hair brush of claim 7, further comprising: a compartment in said body; a door having a first end that is rotatably attached to said body by a hinge at a first end of said compartment; a latch attached to a second end of said door opposite said hinge; said latch being securable to a latching interface of said body at a second end of said compartment.

12. The hair brush of claim 8, further comprising: a compartment in said body; a door having a first end that is rotatably attached to said body by a hinge at a first end of said compartment; a latch attached to a second end of said door opposite said hinge; said latch being securable to a latching interface of said body at a second end of said compartment.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] FIG. 1A is a top view of a first embodiment of the improved brush.

[0016] FIG. 1B is a side view of a first embodiment of the improved brush.

[0017] FIG. 1C is a bottom view of a first embodiment of the improved brush.

[0018] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the bottom of the improved brush.

[0019] FIG. 3A is a side view of the improved brush with door attached and open.

[0020] FIG. 3B is a perspective view illustrating the improved brush with door attached and open.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0021]

TABLE-US-00001 1 handle 2 handle second end 3 neck first end 4 neck 5 neck second end 6 axial band mount 7 head 8 shoulder 9 axial clip mount 10 clip mount ceiling 11 clip mount edge 12 head second end 13 magnet 14 compartment first side 15 compartment 16 body 17 latching interface 18 perimeter 19 head first end 20 hair pin magazine 21 collar 22 aperture 23 handle first end 24 hinge 26 pin clip third end 27 pin clip first end 28 pin clip lower floor 29 pin clip second end 30 pin clip upper floor 31 latch 33 door 34 brush 35 compartment third side 36 compartment second side 37 compartment fourth side 39 clip mount lower wall 40 clip mount upper wall 44 aperture 50 clip mount void space 51 bristle

[0022] Referring to the figures, FIG. 1A illustrates an overall illustration of a first embodiment of the features when combined into a single brush which encompasses the following elements: (I) axial clip mounts, (II) axial band mounts, (III) a handle that contains a magazine for hair pins, and (IV) a compartment and door that are located within the back body of the brush. The combination of one or more of these features into a single brush represents an improvement over existing in-brush storage solutions. The placement of axial clip mounts 9 around the body 16 of the brush 34 and in immediate proximity to the axial band mounts is illustrated. The mounts are placed in such a manner as to allow the clips to overlap the band mounts, providing a more secure storage option for bands. FIG. 1B illustrates axial band mounts placed along the outer body of the brush head. FIG. 1C illustrates the handle-mounted pin clip and an in-body storage compartment, as well as an embedded magnetic pick-up point.

[0023] In this first embodiment, the brush 34 is generally comprised of a handle 1, a neck 4, and a head 7. The handle 1 has a first end 23 and an opposing second end 2. It is anticipated that the handle 1 may have an aperture 44, near the first end 23, where the aperture 22 is defined by a circumferential collar 21 that allows a lanyard (not shown) to be attached to the brush 34 by inserting the lanyard (not shown) through the aperture 22.

[0024] The neck 4 has a first end 3 and a second end 5. The neck first end 3 is connected to the handle second end 2, while a first end 19 of the head 7 is attached to the neck second end 5. The second end 12 of the head 7 is positioned generally linearly, opposite from the handle first end 23.

[0025] In certain embodiments, the neck 4 may be virtually indistinguishable from the handle 1, or there may be no neck 4, and the handle 1 is attached at its second end 2 to the first end 19 of the head 7.

[0026] The body 16 portion of the head 7, is a shaped member bounded by a circumferential shoulder 8. As shown more clearly in FIG. 1B, the body 16 has a volume. As with conventional brushes generally, one side of the head 7 has a plurality of bristles 51 extending outwardly in one direction for brushing hair. Inside the shoulder 8, the body 16 has a compartment 15, which is defined by sides: first side 14 and second side 36. The sides 14 and 36 are connected by relatively perpendicular, third side 35 and fourth side 37. The compartment 15 includes a latching interface 17 which helps secure a door 33. Door 33 is typically connected to the body 16 of the brush 34 by a hinge 24. Possible alternative arrangements do not feature a hinge 24 and instead feature a removable door 33. The door 33 additionally contains a latch 31 that secures the door 33 to the brush body 16 at the latching interface 17. Compartment 15 is enclosed by the brush body 16 and the door 33.

[0027] Within the volume of the brush body 16 may be a magnet 13 which may be situated near the second end 12 of the brush head 7 and linearly opposite the handle first end 23. This placement is more clearly illustrated in FIG. 1C. The integrated magnet 13 enables users to quickly collect dropped or spilled metallic hair accessories. The magnet 13 can be exposed or enclosed within the body 16, and is typically placed opposite from the brush handle 1.

[0028] The outer perimeter 18 of the brush body 16 includes a plurality of axial band mounts 6. The axial band mounts 6 may be adjacent to a plurality of axial clip mounts 9 that are joined to the axial band mounts 6 at edge 11. The axial clip mounts 9 are defined by a lower wall 39 and upper wall 40 which are connected by a ceiling 10 and create a void space 50.

[0029] The hair pin magazine 20 is located in, and embedded into, the brush's handle 1. This compartment comprises a lower floor 28 and an upper floor 30. The floors 28 and 30 can be smooth or textured in order to offer increased hold on the pins. It can be configured as a single compartment or divided into multiple sections. Within the handle 1 of the brush 34, situated between the neck 4 and the aperture 22, is the hair pin magazine 20. The hair pin magazine 20 is generally comprised of a lower floor 28 and an upper floor 30. The hair pin magazine 20 has a first end 27 and a third end 26. The lower floor 28 is defined by a first end 27 and a third end 26. The upper floor is defined by a second end 29 and third end 26. The upper floor 30 is generally shorter in length than the lower floor 28. The p hair pin magazine 20 is set at an angle that recesses third end 26 into the body of the handle 1. The angle is illustrated in FIG. 1B.

[0030] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the combined invention. Shown are the handle 1, neck 4, and head 7. Axial band mounts 6 and axial clip mounts 9 are located along the outer edge of the brush head 7. Inset into the body 16 is the storage compartment 15 with latching interface 17. The door 33 is not pictured in this drawing. Within the handle 1 is the hair pin magazine 20. The lower floor 28 and upper floor 30 are illustrated. The aperture 22 is illustrated at the first end of the handle.

[0031] FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate the invention with a door 33 installed and in the open position. The door 33 rotates around a hinge 24 such that it is rotatably attached to the body at an end of the compartment 15. When parallel with the body, in the “closed” position, the door 33 would be secured by the latching interface 17 and latch 31 and covers the compartment 15. Possible variations of the latching interface 17 and latch 31 include magnetic closures, hook and loop fasteners, friction locks, slide locks, or other means of securing the door 33. In variations with a removable door 33, the hinge 24 is replaced by an second latching interface (not shown) which may or may not be identical to the latching interface 17 and latch 31. An optional bristle crown 52 is shown in place in this view. In this embodiment, the bristles 51 (not shown in this Figure) would be attached at one end to the bristle crown 52 and extend outwardly.

[0032] The terms “a” or “an” when used in conjunction with the term “comprising” in the claims and/or the specification may mean “one,” but it is also consistent with the meaning of “one or more,” “at least one,” and “one or more than one.”

[0033] The term “each” refers to each member of a set, or each member of a subset of a set.

[0034] The terms “comprising” (and any form of comprising, such as “comprise” and “comprises”), “having” (and any form of having, such as “have” and “has”), “including” (and any form of including, such as “includes” and “include”) or “containing” (and any form of containing, such as “contains” and “contain”) are inclusive or open-ended and do not exclude additional, unrecited elements or method steps.

[0035] In interpreting the claims appended hereto, it is not intended that any of the appended claims or claim elements invoke 35 U.S.C. 112(f) unless the words “means for” or “step for” are explicitly used in the particular claim.

[0036] It should be understood that, although exemplary embodiments are illustrated in the figures and description, the principles of the present disclosure may be implemented using any number of techniques, whether currently known or not. The present disclosure should in no way be limited to the exemplary implementations and techniques illustrated in the drawings and description herein. Thus, although the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limited sense. Various embodiments may include some, none, or all of the enumerated advantages. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternative embodiments of the inventions will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon the reference to the description of the invention. It is, therefore, contemplated that the appended claims will cover such modifications that fall within the scope of the invention.