Abstract
This invention is in the field of hair brushes, and more particularly to hair brushes constructed using a glove as the base and spongy material as the bristles. An increasing number of men and women have elected to forgo using chemicals on their hair, instead opting for natural hairstyles. These natural hairstyles often require the use of unique hair styling equipment to produce a desired look. In particular, men and women with coarse hair have begun using a technique called palm rolling to curl the ends of their hair after it reaches a length of approximately 1.5 inches to 6 inches. This technique involves applying the palm of one's hand to the hair and rubbing in a circular motion to produce a swirl or curl pattern. The problem with this technique is that the palm does not contain the porous or rough surface required to manipulate or form the hair into the desired shape. This makes the process of forming the hair into a swirl or curl pattern very long and tedious. For the foregoing reasons, there is a need for a hair brush constructed using a glove as the brush head and a rigid spongy material affixed to the inside of the glove as the working surface of the brush head. This configuration will benefit the user by giving the users the ability to control the exact amount of pressure he applies to the hair. The user will also have the option of controlling the size of the area where the spongy material contacts with the hair. Further, the hair brush sponge glove alleviates the potential for fatigue from holding the sponge brush because the hand is secured inside the glove.
Claims
1. The present invention is a hair brushes sponge glove comprising: Our Invention will benefit the user by giving the users the ability to control the exact amount of pressure he applies to the hair; Users will also have the option of controlling the size of the area where the spongy material contacts with the hair; the hair brush sponge glove alleviates the potential for fatigue from holding the sponge brush because the hand is secured inside the glove.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] FIG. 1 is a bottom/inside view of a first embodiment of the hair brush sponge glove. The spongy material is used in a circular motion to create waves and curls in the hair. The rows of uneven ridges FIG. 3:7 keep the hair from coming in contact all at once with the sponge. It also gives the user control over how much tension the brush will place against the hair by applying pressure to the brush. The density of the rows and bristles FIG. 3:6-7 can also be varied dependent upon the design criteria.
[0013] FIG. 2 is a top/outside view of the first embodiment of the invention. It demonstrates the base or brush head 1-3 of the embodiment. That is, the glove is the location where the working surface, in this case, spongy material, will be affixed.
[0014] FIG. 3 is a side view of a second embodiment of the invention. It shows the ridges in the spongy material. 7 These ridges place tension on the hair as the glove is passed over the hair causing the swirl or curl pattern to occur. The ridges may be of varying lengths, density and firmness without departing from the scope of the present invention. FIG. 3:6
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENT
[0015] Referring to the drawings in detail wherein like elements are indicated by like numerals, there is shown in FIG. 1 a hair brush sponge glove.
[0016] FIG. 1 is a bottom/inside view of an embodiment of the hair brush sponge glove. The working surface of the hair brush sponge glove is the spongy material located on the palm and fingers 1,2 into which the user's hand may be fitted, as well as five separate finger stalls. 2 The spongy material is affixed to the inside of the glove covering each finger and the entire palm up to the wrist 1-3. The sponge component may be either a natural sponge or any synthetic (rubber or plastic equivalent thereof). No stiff, semi-stiff, or soft bristles are employed.
[0017] Rather, a series of grooves and edges defined by the spongy material FIG. 3: 7 together with a controlled separation of parts provide working action in the brush. The groves and edges may take any symmetrical or non-symmetrical form. This arrangement enables the spongy material FIG. 1:3 to retain proficiency even when it is necessary that the hand be deformed to shape the hair into a particular formation, such as a round corner. Additionally, the brushing surfaces FIG. 1:3 and the edges FIG. 3:5 are extremely pliable and with only slight pressure can make a relatively massive contact with the surface being worked upon, even when surface of the area is uneven. Further, since there is no adhesion between the described segments ridges FIG. 3:7, slight separation of the ridges will allow the spongy material to expel any hair or substances caught during use. The exact size of the spongy material in connection with the size and area of each finger on the glove may vary without departing from the scope of the present invention.
[0018] FIG. 2 is a top/outside view of an embodiment of the hair brush sponge glove. It comprises a stretchy material of cotton, nylon or composite material capable of producing a snug fit over the hand 4.
[0019] The exact material of the glove FIG. 2:4 or the spongy material FIG. 1:3 may be of any variety of substances without departing from the scope of the present invention.
[0020] FIG. 3 is the side view of the hair brush sponge glove. It demonstrates the ridges of varying heights on the spongy material. It also illustrates the adhesion of the glove to the spongy material by way of glue or sewing. 5
[0021] It will now be apparent to those skilled in the art that other embodiments, improvements, details and uses can be made consistent with the letter and spirit of the foregoing disclosure and within the scope of this application.
