Semi-Circular Hair Diffuser

Abstract

A new hair diffuser with the treatment surface bent to curve around the head is proposed. The proposed hair diffuser allows for a faster and more efficient hair drying and curling. The bent shape also allows for more optimal application of the air flow, when the air doesn’t escape at the edges of the hair diffuser’s surface, like it does in all current models. Such escape usually results in the unwanted hair straightening. The proposed hair diffuser brings a more efficient treatment resulting in evenly curled hair.

Claims

1. A diffuser, comprising: a hollow rectangular head piece having an outer surface and an inner surface connected to the outer surface by a flange, wherein the hollow rectangular head piece is bent into semi-circle; an air inlet disposed on the outer surface of the hollow rectangular head piece and configured to receive air discharged from a hair dryer, wherein the hair dryer may be removably coupled to the air inlet; a plurality of holes distributed sporadically on the inner surface of the hollow rectangular head piece; and a plurality of protrusions distributed sporadically on the inner surface of the hollow rectangular head piece, wherein each of the plurality of protrusions extends from the inner surface toward a center of the semi-circle, wherein an interior of the hollow rectangular head piece forms a channel for air flow, wherein the channel directs air from the air inlet through said plurality of holes.

2. The diffuser of claim 1 wherein the plurality of holes has different sizes and the spacing from each other is not uniform.

3. The diffuser of claim 1 wherein the protrusions contain holes from which the air is also distributed.

4. The diffuser of claim 1 wherein the plurality of protrusions has different lengths and widths.

5. The diffuser of claim 1 wherein said holes and protrusions are evenly distributed throughout said inner surface.

6. The diffuser of claim 1 wherein the flange is extended and shaped to accommodate a better contact with a person’s head.

7. The diffuser of claim 1, further comprising: an annular insert disposed in the air inlet, wherein the annular insert is made of silicone or other such malleable, heat-resistant material.

8. The diffuser of claim 1 wherein the inner surface is covered with a gripping finish.

9. A method of drying hair, said method comprising the steps of: providing a diffuser including: a hollow rectangular head piece having an outer surface and an inner surface connected to the outer surface by a flange, wherein the head piece is bent into semi-circle; an air inlet disposed on the outer surface of the hollow rectangular head piece and configured to receive air discharged from a hair dryer, wherein the hair dryer may be removably coupled to the air inlet; a plurality of holes distributed sporadically on the inner surface of the hollow rectangular head piece; and a plurality of protrusions distributed sporadically on the inner surface of the hollow rectangular head piece, wherein each of the plurality of protrusions extends from the inner surface toward a center of the semi-circle; wherein an interior of the hollow rectangular head piece forms a channel for air flow, wherein the channel directs air from the air inlet through said plurality of holes; coupling said hair dryer with said air inlet so that air discharged from the hair drying is directed from the air inlet through the hollow rectangular head piece to said plurality of holes; bringing said inner surface with a plurality of holes and protrusions into a close proximity of a person’s wet hair; manipulating said hair dryer so the air is discharged from the hair dryer and is pushed through said inlet to flow and be released through a plurality of holes on the inner surface; manipulating the diffuser around the person’s wet hair, resulting in hair falling among the protrusions and getting dry while curling around said protrusions.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The detailed description particularly refers to the accompanying figures in which:

[0025] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of person’s hair being treated with the presently disclosed hair diffuser, including a blow-up view of the hair encircling the protrusion next to the hole in the air diffuser;

[0026] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of person’s hair being treated with the presently disclosed hair diffuser presented from a different angle;

[0027] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the presently disclosed hair diffuser from the side of the surface with holes and protrusions;

[0028] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the presently disclosed hair diffuser sliced in half and opened in order to fully understand the shape and functioning parts;

[0029] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the presently disclosed hair diffuser from the side opposite to the side with holes and protrusions, demonstrating the inlet pipe fitting the barrel of the hair dryer or air fan.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0030] For the purposes of promoting and understanding the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to one or more illustrative embodiments illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same.

[0031] Referring to FIG. 1, an application of the hair diffuser according to the present invention to the wet hair is depicted. The inlet pipe attachment 1 allows to attach the barrel of a hair dryer or air fan 5, blowing the air through the hair diffuser, so it is distributed evenly through holes 3, on the side opposite to the pipe attachment. As wet hair 4 is dropped on the surface of the hair diffuser, the hair lays near the protrusions or curls around protrusions, which helps suspending the hair and achieving the natural curl of the hair. The hot or cold air stream is delivered through the holes 3, drying the hair in the curled position, resulting in a wavy or curly hair after the treatment is done. A gripping finish may be applied to the surface of the diffuser that contacts the hair in order to facilitate the use of the entire surface of the diffuser, spreading the wet hair evenly on the surface, and preventing the hair from gathering at the bottom of the apparatus. Air may or may not flow through the protrusions 2. The holes 3 may be of the same dimensions but may also be of different dimensions. Said holes may also be evenly spaced or have varying spaces.

[0032] FIG. 2 depicts the hair treatment with the hair diffuser from a different angle. It is easy to see that the curved semi-circular shape of the hair diffuser allows for the treatment of the entire body of hair at once. At the same time, the curved semi-circular shape of the air diffuser allows the air float’s most optimal use, when little or no air stream escapes on the edges of the hair diffuser.

[0033] FIG. 3 provides a view from the top of the hair diffuser, according to the present invention. Holes 3 and protrusions 2 are sporadically and evenly distributed throughout the surface area on the treating side of the hair diffuser. Protrusions 2 may also contain holes or may be made of a solid material.

[0034] FIG. 4 provides the inside view of the hair diffuser that is split in half. The pipe 1 leads to the hollow inside of the hair diffuser, and to the holes 3, where hot or cold air can escape to be applied to the wet hair, that promotes the curls or waves of the hair near and around protrusions 2. The angle of curvature and the width of the opening of the hair diffuser as well as the length of protrusions 2 may be of differing sizes in order to accommodate the human head.

[0035] FIG. 5 depicts the view from the bottom of the hair diffuser, namely from the side that is equipped with the pipe 1, that fits on the opening of the barrel of the hair dryer or air fan. Through the pipe opening, the viewer can see holes 3 located on the opposite side of the hair diffuser. An insert made of silicone or other such malleable, heat-resistant material may be included in the pipe 1 in order to accommodate the different size circumferences of hair dryer barrels. Said inserts also may be used in order to facilitate the stability of the connection of the hair diffuser with the barrel of the hair dryer with a friction fit.

[0036] Figures provide preferred embodiment of the invention. However, the invention is not limited to the disclosed configuration. The size and the bending of the hair diffuser can vary depending on whether it is meant for adult or child hair treatment. Additionally, the number and size of the holes and protrusions is also variable, and could be changed for the treatment of longer or shorter hair accordingly.

[0037] While the invention has been illustrated and described in detail in the foregoing drawings and description, the same is to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive in character, it being understood that only illustrative embodiments thereof have been shown and described and that all changes and modifications that come within the sprit and scope of the invention as defined in the following claims are desired to be protected.