Hairdressing apparatus

Abstract

Hairdressing apparatus 10 for shaping hair, comprising a plurality of hollow teeth 20 which are attached to a hollow grip 30, which grip 30 functions as an air distribution chamber for supplying air to the teeth 20 when air is supplied to the hollow grip 30. The hairdresser apparatus 10 is characterized by the teeth 20 having at least one outlet opening 40 at only one side and above the tips 25 of the teeth 20, and wherein the at least one outlet opening 40 is formed as a channel which has an inclination in a direction upwards from the tips 25 of the teeth 20, such that air will be pressed against hair and upwards from the scalp.

Claims

1-16. (canceled)

17. Hairdressing apparatus for shaping hair, comprising a plurality of hollow teeth attached to a hollow grip, said grip acting like an air distribution chamber for supplying air to the teeth when air is supplied to the hollow grip, wherein the teeth having at least one outlet opening above the tips of the teeth on the side directed in a combing direction, and the at least one outlet opening is formed as a channel having an inclination in a direction upwards from the tips of the teeth, such that air is pressed against the hair and up from the scalp.

18. The hairdressing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein the teeth are substantially straight.

19. The hairdressing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein each tooth has at least two outlet openings that are inclined in the same direction.

20. The hairdressing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein each tooth has at least two outlet openings that are inclined in different directions.

21. The hairdressing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein each tooth has at least two outlet openings that are inclined in the same direction and provided vertically on each other.

22. The hairdressing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein each tooth has at least two outlet openings that are inclined in different directions and provided vertically on each other.

23. The hairdressing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein each tooth has at least two outlet openings that are inclined in the same direction and provided horizontally next to each other.

24. The hairdressing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein each tooth has at least two outlet openings that are inclined in the same direction and provided vertically to each other.

25. The hairdressing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein each tooth has two outlet openings that are inclined in different directions and provided horizontally next to each other.

26. The hairdressing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein each tooth has two outlet openings that are inclined in different direction and provided vertically to each other.

27. The hairdressing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein the outlet openings have different cross sections.

28. The hairdressing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein the width of the teeth is 1-5 mm.

29. The hairdressing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein the teeth have the same width.

30. The hairdressing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein the teeth have different widths.

31. The hairdressing apparatus according to claim 17, further comprising a light source is directed towards the tips of the teeth and arranged in relation to each tooth to generate energy for stimulating the scalp.

32. The hairdressing apparatus according to claim 31, wherein the light source is positioned between each tooth.

33. The hairdressing apparatus according to claim 31, wherein the light source is positioned in each tooth.

34. The hairdressing apparatus according to claim 31, wherein the light source is positioned both between and in each tooth.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] In the following, the invention will be described in detail, with reference to the figures, wherein:

[0013] FIG. 1 is a 3D representation of a partly cut hairdressing apparatus;

[0014] FIG. 2 is a section of a cut through hairdressing apparatus, and

[0015] FIG. 3 is a section A-A in FIG. 2 of a detail of a tooth.

[0016] FIG. 1 is a 3D representation of a hairdressing apparatus 10 according to the present invention for concurrent combing and drying of hair. In the figure, a hollow grip 30, which function as a air distribution chamber, is shown cut through to expose the inner constructional features with chambers ensuring an air connection between grip 30 and teeth 20. By supplying air at the end of the grip 30 farthest away from the teeth 20, air will be distributed to each tooth 20.

[0017] The grip 30 may be formed for adaption to the outlet of a hot air source, e.g., a blow-dryer, a hose with a nipple etc., from where the hot air is blown into the end of the grip 30.

[0018] The hairdressing apparatus 10 may in one embodiment also be an independent unit which by itself generates a stream of air, such as is known from present blow dryers. Then, air will be supplied to the hollow grip 30 from internally self generating means.

[0019] Air supplied to each tooth 20 will be pressed against the hair, and upward from the scalp, because the teeth 20 have at least one outlet opening 40 above its tips 25 which are situated closest to the scalp, and wherein at least one outlet opening 40 is formed as a channel in the combing direction and having an inclination in a direction upward from the tips 25 of the teeth 20. By the outlet opening 40 being placed above a tip 25, it is meant that the outlet opening 40 is not placed on the tip 25 itself, but in an area a distance above this tip, e.g., a distance from 1-5 mm, as indicated in the figures.

[0020] There are several advantages to this embodiment, such as improved combing and better shaping of hair when supplying air, preferably hot air. The constructional features of the hairdressing apparatus 10 makes it possible to work in the same area without the danger of the scalp being heated, such as is the case with the prior art solutions.

[0021] When using the hairdressing apparatus 10, and the brush is pulled through wet hair, hot air will be supplied in the combing direction and quickly dry shape the bottom part of the hair strands, and at the same time, avoiding the danger of heating up the scalp itself. The hairdressing apparatus 10 will also contribute to raise the hair strands such that they are stabilized in a desired position. The result is that one achieves a dried hair with a full look, and wherein one is free to give shape to a desired hairdo and decide the direction of the hair when in the dried condition.

[0022] FIG. 1 shows a set of teeth 20 in one row. This is an example of one embodiment. It is also possible to have teeth 20 in two or more rows. If there is more than one row, each row may for instance be somehow shifted in relation to each other.

[0023] FIG. 2 shows a section through a hairdressing apparatus 10 according to the invention. Here, an example of a hairdressing apparatus 10 having eleven teeth 20 is shown.

[0024] FIG. 3 is a section A-A from FIG. 2, and shows constructional details for a tooth 20. The figure shows an embodiment in which the teeth 20 have a somewhat curved shape. In a preferred embodiment, the teeth 20 are substantially straight to achieve optimal combing effect.

[0025] Each tooth 20 has as mentioned at least one outlet opening 40, through which air may pass, such that the hair is dried. I an embodiment as shown in FIG. 3, there are two outlet openings 40 having channels which are arranged inclined in a direction upwards from the tip 25 of the tooth 20. The two channels are thus angled in the same direction. The outlet opening 40 may also be angled in different directions, such that air streams passing through them may be directed to the desired area of the hair.

[0026] To achieve narrow teeth 20, the outlet openings 40 are arranged above each other, i.e., they are placed vertically on top of each other in each tooth 20. The outlet opening 40 may in another embodiment also be arranged horizontally adjacent each other. In a further embodiment, the outlet openings 40 may for instance be arranged vertically on top of each other, and horizontally adjacent to each other in alternate teeth 20.

[0027] The outlet opening 40 may have a different cross section, which is also evident from FIGS. 1 and 3, in which it may be seen that the tooth 20 is tapered towards its tip 25.

[0028] The width of the teeth may typically be between 1 and 5 mm. There will be a consideration between desired combing effect and blow-drying effect. Narrow teeth 20 produce a better combing effect, while broad teeth 20 produce a better blow-drying effect.

[0029] As can be seen, any combination of the number of outlet openings 40, arrangement and cross section for these as well as the width of the teeth 20, is possible within the scope of the present invention.

[0030] The present invention comprises in one embodiment a light source which is placed in or at each tooth 20, and which is directed towards the tips 25 of the teeth 20 for generating energy for stimulating the scalp, and at the same time provide a heating effect which additionally dries and shapes hair.

[0031] Said light source may in an embodiment be placed between each tooth 20, i.e., in the area of the hairdressing apparatus 10 from which each tooth 20 originate. The light source may also be placed in each tooth on the tip, or in an area close to the tip 25 of a tooth 20. An embodiment of the hairdressing apparatus 10, wherein the light sources are placed between each tooth 20 as well as in each tooth 20, is also possible.

[0032] The light sources are preferably laser light having high energy, but may also be IR light or a combination of these.

[0033] Following performance of a combined combing and drying operation, the final hairdressing work may be carried out, without risking the strands of hair losing their resilience, and desirably during continued use of the hairdressing apparatus 10 as a common hair brush. Using the combined combing, drying and airing action, the present hairdressing apparatus 10 achieves a stabilization of the strands of hair in a desired shape and position irrespective of the prior positioning of the hair, that is, if the hair for instance is laying in, against, or is differently oriented in relation to the direction of combing.

[0034] The present invention provides several advantages than what is previously known from corresponding devices. The following advantages may be mentioned: improved combing and airing effect, heating of the scalp is avoided, teeth 20 may be formed narrow, provide better effectivity and time saving.

[0035] All these advantageous features makes the present invention contribute to a hairdressing apparatus 10 which is both effective concerning drying and shaping of hair, as well as cost effective.