Abstract
The present invention relates generally to a trimming guide to enable a person with or without particular skill, or a robot, or a computer, or a numerical device to cut a predetermined design, style or shape. More particularly, the invention relates to a trimming guide that would enable a person by him or herself, with or without training or particular skill, or through the use of a robot or a computer or a numerical device to trim his or her own hair, or another person's hair to a quality, finished state which is a predetermined design, style or shape.
Claims
1. A trimming guide configured to stretch and contract upon securing around a person's head, thereby conforming to contours of the person's head and minimizing gaps between the trimming guide and the person's head, the trimming guide comprises a top, a back, a front, sides, and an outer edge to outline a trimming style, the top of the trimming guide comprises a solid covering without any apertures, thereby preventing any trimming of the top portion of a material while the trimming guide is in use, the sides and back of the trimming guide define a plurality of lateral, elongated openings through which material may pass, a portion of the lateral, elongated openings extend between the back and one of the sides, whereby at least a portion of the material may be trimmed, resulting in a predetermined shape of the remaining material.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
(1) The present invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description and the accompanying drawings. The drawings constitute a part of the specification and include exemplary embodiment of the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. It is to be understood that in some instances, various aspects of the invention may be shown exaggerated or enlarged to facilitate an understanding of the invention; therefore, the drawings are not necessarily to scale.
(2) FIG. 1 is a side schematic view of an first exemplary embodiment of a trimming guide of the present invention;
(3) FIG. 2 is a rear schematic of an first exemplary embodiment of a trimming guide of the present invention;
(4) FIG. 3 is a front schematic of an first exemplary embodiment of a trimming guide of the present invention;
(5) FIG. 4 is a top schematic of an first exemplary embodiment of a trimming guide of the present invention;
(6) FIG. 5 is an isometric rear schematic of an first exemplary embodiment of a trimming guide of the present invention;
(7) FIG. 6 is an isometric front schematic of an first exemplary embodiment of a trimming guide of the present invention;
(8) FIG. 7 is an isometric rear schematic of an second exemplary embodiment of a trimming guide of the present invention;
(9) FIG. 8 is an isometric rear schematic of an third exemplary embodiment of a trimming guide of the present invention;
(10) FIG. 9 is an isometric rear schematic of an fourth exemplary embodiment of a trimming guide of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
(11) The following description of the various embodiments are merely exemplary in nature and in no way intended to limit the invention, its application or uses. In the following detailed description of the illustrative embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying figures of the drawing which form a part hereof, and in which are shown, by way of illustration, specific embodiments which may be practiced. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and structural changes may be made without departing from (e.g., still falling within) the scope of the disclosure presented hereby.
(12) Exemplary trimming guides shall generally be described with reference to FIGS. 1-9. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that elements from one embodiment may be used in combination with elements of the other embodiments, and that the possible embodiments using features set forth herein are not limited to the specific embodiments described. Further. It will be recognized that the embodiments described herein will include many elements that are not necessarily shown to scale. Further, it will be recognized that the size and shape of various elements herein may be modified without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, although one or more shapes and sizes may be advantageous over others.
(13) Referring to the FIGS. 1-6, the trimming guide has a top (1), a bottom (2), a front (3), a back (4) and sides (5). The trimming guide depicted in FIGS. 1-6 is conformed to the approximate size of the human head so as to fit snugly and hug the head of the user, thus allowing hair to protrude through the openings (6) for trimming. The size may be altered to fit persons with different sized heads. For example, there can be smaller sizes for children as well as different sized adult guides for persons with smaller or larger heads. The trimming guide is shaped so as to allow for final trimming of varying length, shape and style below the sideburns (7), around the ears (8), in the front of the head area for example for bangs (9), and at the nape of the neck (10).
(14) FIG. 7 shows an embodiment where the top is left open for either unaltered styling or free form styling on the top of the head. The embodiment also would allow for a uniform trim on the top of the head using a trimming guide of any length or scissors. For example, clippers with a uniform guide could be used for the top portion of the head.
(15) FIG. 8 shows an embodiment where the top is solid allowing for either unaltered styling or free form styling once the trimming guide is used and removed. The embodiment also would allow for a uniform trim on the top of the head using a trimming guide of any length or scissors. For example, clippers with a uniform guide could be used for the top portion of the head.
(16) FIG. 9 shows another embodiment where the top of the guide is left open for either unaltered styling, free form styling, or styling using another means of trimming. The embodiment also would allow for a uniform trim on the top of the head using a trimming guide of any length or scissors. For example, clippers with a uniform guide could be used for the top portion of the head.
