Hair dryer with built-in laser diodes

Abstract

The invention is directed to a hair dryer with built-in laser diodes. The hair dryer provides one or more rows of laser diodes between rows of brush bristles to stimulate hair growth. The hair dryer provides an electric motor which operates quietly, and is battery operated with USB port and ionic technologies designed for the individual user's portability. A charging cradle with power cord is provided. The hair dryer also includes an air ionizer and a large assortment of attachments for additional grooming. Electric toothbrush and hair trimmer attachments may also be provided.

Claims

1. A hair dryer providing a row of laser diodes between rows of brush bristles to stimulate hair growth, and further providing an air ionizer, which is activated with an ionic on/off button.

2. The hair dryer of claim 1, wherein the hair dryer further provides air vents which expel air to dry the hair, and intake vents to draw air into the motor.

3. The hair dryer of claim 1, wherein the hair dryer further provides a speed control which is a three-way switch operating options of low, medium, and high speed for the expulsion of air from the air vents.

4. The hair dryer of claim 1, wherein the hair dryer further provides a temperature control, which is a three-way switch operating options of hot, warm, and cool temperatures for the expulsion of air from the air vents.

5. The hair dryer of claim 1, wherein the hair dryer further provides a variety of interchangeable attachments for drying and curling hair, and for other grooming and personal care needs, preferably including a high speed drying attachment, a long hair curling attachment, and a larger hair curling attachment for use with longer hair.

6. The hair dryer of claim 1, wherein the hair dryer further provides an electric motor which operates quietly, an internal, rechargeable battery in a handle, and a plurality of indicator lights on the handle which clearly indicate the charge level of the battery.

7. The hair dryer of claim 1, wherein the hair dryer further provides a charging cradle with power cord which may be plugged into any standard wall outlet.

8. The hair dryer of claim 7, wherein within the charging cradle, two charging pins are provided which may be inserted into corresponding sockets on the lower end of the handle to charge the battery.

9. The hair dryer of claim 7, wherein the charging cradle further provides a charging indicator light, which illuminates when the charging cradle is charging the battery.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated into and constitute a part of the specification. They illustrate one embodiment of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0016] FIG. 1 provides a side view, a front view, a front perspective view, and a rear perspective view of the first exemplary embodiment with the short bristled wand attached, displaying the hair dryer 10, the laser diodes 11, the bristles 12, the main hairbrush wand 12A, the air vents 13, the intake vent 14, the speed control 15, the laser diode on/off button 15A, the ionic on/off button 15B, the temperature control 16, the main on/off button 16A, the indicator lights 17, and the handle 18.

[0017] FIG. 2 provides a side view, a front view, a front perspective view, and a rear perspective view of the first exemplary embodiment with the medium bristled wand attached, displaying the hair dryer 10, the laser diodes 11, the bristles 12, the medium bristled wand 12B, the air vents 13, the intake vents 14, the speed control 15, the laser diode on/off button 15A, the ionic on/off button 15B, the temperature control 16, the main on/off button 16A, the indicator lights 17, and the handle 18.

[0018] FIG. 3 provides a side view, a front view, a front perspective view, and a rear perspective view of the first exemplary embodiment with the long bristled wand attached, displaying hair dryer 10, the bristles 12, the long bristled wand 12C, the intake vents 14, the laser diode on/off button 15A, the main on/off button 16A, and the handle 18.

[0019] FIG. 4 provides a side view, a front view, a front perspective view, and a rear perspective view of the first exemplary embodiment with the high speed drying attachment attached, displaying the hair dryer 10, the intake vents 14, the handle 18, and the high speed drying attachment 19A.

[0020] FIG. 5 provides a side view, a front view, a front perspective view, and a rear perspective view of the first exemplary embodiment with the long hair curling attachment attached, displaying the hair dryer 10, the intake vents 14, the handle 18, and the long hair curling attachment 19B.

[0021] FIG. 6 provides a side view, a front view, a front perspective view, and a rear perspective view of the first exemplary embodiment with the short hair curling attachment attached, displaying the hair dryer 10, intake vents 14, the handle 18, and the short hair curling attachment 19C.

[0022] FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of the first exemplary embodiment in the recharging cradle, displaying the hair dryer 10, the handle 18, the recharging cradle 20, and the power cord 22.

[0023] FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of the first exemplary embodiment with the recharging cradle, displaying the hair dryer 10, the main on/off button 16A, the handle 18, the recharging cradle 20, the recharging pins 21, the power cord 22, and the charging indicator light 23.

[0024] FIG. 9 is a rear perspective view of the first exemplary embodiment with the power cord attached, displaying the hair dryer 10, the handle 18, and the power cord 22.

[0025] FIG. 10 is a bottom perspective view of the first exemplary embodiment with the power cord attached, displaying the hair dryer 10, the handle 18, and the power cord 22.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0026] Referring now to the invention in more detail, the invention is a hair dryer 10 with built-in laser diodes 11.

[0027] The first exemplary embodiment is comprised of a hair dryer 10 which provides one or more rows of laser diodes 11 between rows of brush bristles 12 to stimulate hair growth. The hair dryer 10 further provides an air ionizer, which is activated with an ionic on/off button 15B. There are two types of ions, negative and positive. Primarily the purpose of the invention is to employ lasers and negative ions.

[0028] Negative ions do three things for the hair, and should be used while drying the hair. First, negative ions help smooth and close the cuticles of the hair shaft, which protects the cortex of the hair. By doing this it makes the hair stronger, and allows it to hold more moisture. This allows a person to grow even longer and more beautiful hair with less breakage. Second, negative ions allow the hair to dry much faster by splitting the water molecules up, which in turn would use much less battery power. Third, negative ions enable the hair to produce a shine and luster naturally without chemicals or other treatments.

[0029] Positive Ions are principally ozone. The advantage of using ozone technology is that the oxygen kills bacteria around the hair follicle and scalp area and sends much needed oxygen to the hair roots. This promotes hair growth by feeding the follicles with the oxygen.

[0030] The hair dryer 10 further provides air vents 13 which expel air to dry the hair, and intake vents 14 to draw air into the motor. A speed control 15 is provided, which is a three-way switch operating options of low, medium, and high speed for the expulsion of air from the air vents 13.

[0031] A temperature control 16 is also provided, which is a three-way switch operating options of hot, warm, and cool temperatures for the expulsion of air from the air vents 13. This is a true cooling setting, distinguishing the present invention from prior art which requires the user to keep a button pressed, with a finger or thumb, to keep cool air flowing.

[0032] The hair dryer 10 further provides a variety of interchangeable attachments for drying and curling hair, and for other grooming and personal care needs. The attachments preferably include a high speed drying attachment 19A, a long hair curling attachment 19B, and a larger hair curling attachment 19C for use with longer hair.

[0033] The hair dryer 10 provides an electric motor which operates quietly, and an internal, rechargeable battery in a handle 18. A plurality of indicator lights 17 on the handle 18 clearly indicate the charge level of the battery. A charging cradle 20 with power cord 22 is provided. The power cord 22 may be plugged into any standard wall outlet. Within the charging cradle 20, two charging pins 23 are provided which may be inserted into corresponding sockets on the lower end of the handle 18 to charge the battery. The charging cradle 20 further provides a charging indicator light 23, which illuminates when the charging cradle 20 is charging the battery.

[0034] The hair dryer 10 further provides a main on/off button 16A, which is illuminated in green when activated, and a laser diode on/off button 15A, which is illuminated in red when activated. Thus the hair dryer 10 may be operated with only the laser diodes 11 activated, with the motor activated to dry hair, or both. The hair dryer 10 further provides a USB port, such that the battery may be recharged, and the hair dryer 10 may be operated, while in a vehicle or in other conditions which are less than ideal.

[0035] Operating times on a single battery charge, with or without laser diodes being activated, are as follows.

TABLE-US-00001 Fan speed Heating Operating time Fan low Cool Up to 40 plus minutes. Fan mid Cool Up to 35 plus minutes. Fan high Cool Up to 25 plus minutes. Fan low Warm Up to 30 plus minutes. Fan mid Warm Up to 25 plus minutes. Fan high Warm Up to 20 plus minutes. Fan low Hot Up to 15 to 20 minutes. Fan mid to high Hot Up to 10 to 15 plus minutes. Laser only None Two months or more

[0036] To use the first exemplary embodiment, the user may select and affix the desired attachment to the hair dryer 10, and use the hair dryer 10 to style the user's hair, adjusting the speed control 15 and the temperature control 16 as desired, and activating and deactivating the laser diodes 11 as desired. Negative ions may be generated by clicking on the ionic on/off button 15B. Positive Ions may be generated by double clicking on the ionic on/off button 15B.

[0037] The hair dryer 10, the laser diodes 11, the air vents 13, the intake vents 14, the speed control 15, the temperature control 16, the indicator lights 17, the handle 18, the high speed drying attachment 19A, the charging cradle 20, the charging pins 21, and the charging indicator light 23 are preferably manufactured from rigid, durable materials such as plastic, brass, steel, copper alloy, and aluminum alloy.

[0038] The brush bristles 12, the long hair curling attachment 19B, and the larger curling attachment 19C are preferably manufactured from a semi-rigid, durable material such as nylon or hog bristles. The power cord 22 is preferably manufactured from braided copper alloy wire sheathed in plastic. Components, component sizes, and materials listed above are preferable, but artisans will recognize that alternate components and materials could be selected without altering the scope of the invention.

[0039] While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is presently considered to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill in the art will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The invention should, therefore, not be limited by the above described embodiment, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention.