Hairstyling comb with fluid reservoir

Abstract

The invention is directed to a hairstyling comb with fluid reservoir. The comb provides a small internal fluid reservoir, sealed by an endcap, for uniform application of fluid through small apertures between the teeth of the comb. A large aperture is also provided next to the handle, and a cleaning brush is further provided, allowing the user to easily rinse out the reservoir, dry the reservoir with an air hose, and thus prepare the comb for use with a different styling fluid. When the comb is not in use, the cleaning brush may be easily stored within the reservoir.

Claims

1. A hairstylist's comb with fluid reservoir, comprised of a comb which provides a small internal fluid reservoir, sealed by an endcap, for uniform application of fluid such as water, styling gel, or foam mousse through small apertures between the teeth of the comb.

2. The comb of claim 1, wherein a large aperture is also provided next to the handle, and a cleaning brush is further provided, allowing the user to easily rinse out the reservoir, dry the reservoir with an air hose, and thus prepare the comb for use with a different styling fluid.

3. The comb of claim 1, wherein when the comb is not in use, the cleaning brush may be easily stored within the reservoir.

4. The comb of claim 1, wherein alternate embodiments, wherein the comb is connected via a slender, flexible hose to a larger, external reservoir, and fluid is delivered to the comb from the reservoir via the hose with an electric pump, are contemplated.

5. The comb of claim 1, wherein other alternate embodiments, providing a button which increases pressure within the internal fluid reservoir when pressed, to apply fluid through the small apertures more rapidly, are also contemplated.

6. The comb of claim 1, wherein the user may remove the endcap, fill the fluid reservoir with water, styling gel, foam mousse, or some other liquid, and replace the endcap.

7. The comb of claim 1, wherein the user may then grasp the handle and comb the client's hair, causing the liquid to flow downward from the fluid reservoir through the small apertures between the teeth, to be applied uniformly to the client's hair.

8. The comb of claim 1, wherein the comb and the endcap are preferably manufactured from a rigid, durable material, such as plastic.

9. The comb of claim 1, wherein the cleaning brush is preferably manufactured from a semi-rigid, durable material such as steel wire, providing bristles which are preferably manufactured from a flexible, durable material such as horsehair or nylon.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] 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.

[0018] FIG. 1 is a top view of the first exemplary embodiment, displaying the comb 10, the endcap 11, and the handle 12.

[0019] FIG. 2 is a side view of the first exemplary embodiment, displaying the comb 10, the endcap 11, the handle 12, the teeth 13, and the large aperture 14.

[0020] FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of the first exemplary embodiment, displaying the comb 10, the endcap 11, the handle 12, and the large aperture 14.

[0021] FIG. 4 is a side view of the second exemplary embodiment with the cleaning brush shown, displaying the endcap 11, the handle 12, the large aperture 14, and the cleaning brush 15.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0022] Referring now to the invention in more detail, the invention is a hairstyling comb 10 with fluid reservoir.

[0023] The first exemplary embodiment is comprised of a comb 10 which provides a small internal fluid reservoir, sealed by an endcap 11, for uniform application of fluid such as water, styling gel, or foam mousse through small apertures between the teeth 13 of the comb 10. A large aperture 14 is also provided next to the handle 12, and a cleaning brush 15 is further provided, allowing the user to easily rinse out the reservoir, dry the reservoir with an air hose, and thus prepare the comb for use with a different styling fluid. When the comb 10 is not in use, the cleaning brush 15 may be easily stored within the reservoir.

[0024] Alternate embodiments, wherein the comb 10 is connected via a slender, flexible hose to a larger, external reservoir, and fluid is delivered to the comb 10 from the reservoir via the hose with an electric pump, are contemplated. Other alternate embodiments, providing a button which increases pressure within the internal fluid reservoir when pressed, to apply fluid through the small apertures more rapidly, are also contemplated.

[0025] To use the first exemplary embodiment, the user may remove the endcap 11, fill the fluid reservoir with water, styling gel, foam mousse, or some other liquid, and replace the endcap 11. The user may then grasp the handle 12 and comb the client's hair, causing the liquid to flow downward from the fluid reservoir through the small apertures between the teeth 13, to be applied uniformly to the client's hair.

[0026] The comb 10 and the endcap 11 are preferably manufactured from a rigid, durable material, such as plastic. The cleaning brush 15 is preferably manufactured from a semi-rigid, durable material such as steel wire, providing bristles which are preferably manufactured from a flexible, durable material such as horsehair or nylon. 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.

[0027] 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.