Patent Application
20180325254
The device and methods disclosed herein relate generally to hairbrushes used in hair care for smoothing and styling hair, and more particularly to hair brush liners for use with hairbrushes.
Hairbrushes need to be clean in order to be a joy to use. Even when not in use, hairbrushes collect hair, dust, and grime on a regular basis, but when used, brushes get matted with hair, oil and dirt and when not cleaned, they leave some reside on hair, which affects the overall look and health of hair. While using a dirty, fuzz-filled brush is not pleasant and hygienic, cleaning a hairbrush is difficult and time-consuming. In addition, hairbrushes are characterized by unwanted static electricity, which is difficult to get rid of. Using dry shampoos that are common in aerosol chemical sprays is not a healthy option either. Moreover, it's bad for the environment. In places of Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), aerosols now use hydrocarbons and compressed gases, such as nitrious oxide, as propellants. These chemicals are greenhouse gases and contribute to the global-warming effect. They also contain volatile organic compounds that release ozone into the lower atmosphere and add to smog. Additionally, propylene glycol, ubiquitous in hairsprays, could be harmful because aerosol particles lodge deep in the lungs and are not respirable.
Thus, there remains a need for a simple, inexpensive and eco-friendly accessory that can be used with a hairbrush to prevent or reduce static electricity effects, keep brush clean and deodorize hair without harmful effects of aerosol chemical sprays, as a healthy alternative to dry shampoos.
In one aspect, a replaceable hairbrush liner for use with a hairbrush is disclosed. The liner includes a non-woven cotton sheet and one or more substances. In some instances, the non-woven cotton sheet is entirely comprised of cellulose. In some instances, the substance is a natural plant extract. In some embodiments, the substance is Japanese persimmon extract.
In some instances, the substance is camellia oil or lavender oil, or their mixture. In some instances the substance is the extract that can include apple, banana, strawberry, apricot, peach, plum, citrus fruit, pineapple, pear, cherry, papaya, mango, avocado, melon, loquat, fig, kiwi, prune, blueberry, black berry, raspberry, cranberry, black currant, mulberry, rosemary, coffee bean, cacao bean, grape seed, grapefruit seed, pecan nut, cashew nut, chestnut, coconut, peanut, walnut, green tea, black tea, oolong tea, tobacco, olive leaves, olive fruit, mugwort, chrysanthemum, perilla leaf, garden thyme, sage, lavender, spearmint, peppermint, blessed thistle, hyssop, basil, marigold, dandelion, aloe, artichoke, German chamomile, agrimony, licorice, anise, yarrow, eucalyptus, wormwood, balm, angelica, fenugreek, paprika, fennel, anise seed, capsicum pepper, cardamom, celery seed, coriander seed, cumin seed, fennel seed, ginger, horseradish, marjoram, oregano, mustard, parsley, pepper, savory, tarragon, sesame, turmeric, wasabi, clove and dill seed, sunflower seed, fresh coffee bean, and mushrooms.
In some instances, the cotton sheet can comprise at least one antistatic agent or at least one anti-microbial agent. In some instances, it can comprise an anti-oxidant agent. According to some embodiments, it can comprise at least one scent-carrying substance. In some instances, the sheet can be perforated with round or oval holes.
The method of using a replaceable hairbrush liner with a hairbrush is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a hairbrush liner that comprises a non-woven cotton sheet and at least one substance applied to the sheet, placing the liner over a hairbrush having bristles, and pressing the liner against the hairbrush bristles to cause the bristles punch through the liner.
Other aspects, embodiments and features of the disclosed device and method will become apparent from the following detailed description of the invention when considered in conjunction with the accompanying figures. The accompanying figures are for schematic purposes and are not intended to be drawn to scale. In the figures, each identical or substantially similar component that is illustrated in various figures is represented by a single numeral or notation at its initial drawing depiction. For purposes of clarity, not every component is labeled in every figure. Nor is every component of each embodiment of the device and method is shown where illustration is not necessary to allow those of ordinary skill in the art to understand the device and method.
The preceding summary, as well as the following detailed description of the disclosed device and method, will be better understood when read in conjunction with the attached drawings. It should be understood that the invention is not limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown.
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According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least one substance is applied to the sheet. In some embodiments, the substance can be a natural plant extract or natural oil. In one instance, Japanese persimmon extract (or tannin, a potent antiseptic loaded with vitamins with naturally purifying and deodorizing benefits) is sprayed on the sheet and then dried at room temperature. In some instances, it can be dried at a temperature in the range from 25 degrees Celsius to 50 degrees Celsius. It can be a 25% solution of extract in a solvent. In some instances, the amount of the substance in the solvent can be between 1% and 25%. In some instances, a solvent can be water, isopropanol, methanol, ethanol, acetone, propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, ethylene glycol diethyl ether, ethylene glycol butyl ether, diethylene glycol monomethyl ether, and mixture thereof. In some instances a concentration of the substance can be in the range from 25% and 40%. In some instances the substance can be applied to the sheet by immersion of the sheet in a bath with the substance and then drying. In some instances, the substance can be applied to the sheet by the method of gravure roll coating, wherein the sheet is pressed between an impression roll and a gravure roll immersed in a bath with solution. In some instances, the substance can be applied to one side of the sheet, and in some instances to both sides of the sheet. For example, the substance can be sprayed to one side of the sheet and dried, and then sprayed to another side of the sheet and dried. In some instances, the substance can be sprayed to both sides of the sheet and then dried. In some embodiments camellia oil is applied to the sheet to effectuate a glowing hair effect. In some embodiments, more than one substance is applied to the sheet. For example, Japanese persimmon extract and camellia oil can be applied to the sheet by spraying and drying.
In some instances, the plant substance can be grape seed extract, ginko extract, or sorrel extract. Preparation of grape seed extract can include the steps of grape seed drying, crushing, extracting at 70 degrees Celsius for at least 4 hours with 50% ethanol as extracting agent, distilling on a rotary evaporator and concentrating to product grape seed extract. Ginkgo biloba extract preparation includes the steps of drying ginko leaves, crushing with water as the extraction agent, at a temperature of 65 degrees Celsius for at least 6 hours, followed by centrifugal filtration, and microfiltration, reverse osmosis concentration, and then freeze drying to obtain ginkgo extract. The extracts can be mixed with a solvent such as ethanol, stirred for 2 hours at room temperature, and filled into spray bottles after being fully dissolved.
In some instances, the substance can be the extract of rosemary plants, sunflower seeds, raw coffee grains, grape rinds, grape seeds, apple, carrot leaves and tea leaves. In some instances, the substance can contain one or more extracts from a plant rich in phenolic compounds such as extracts from apple, banana, strawberry, apricot, peach, plum, citrus fruit, pineapple, pear, cherry, papaya, mango, avocado, melon, loquat, fig, kiwi, prune, blueberry, black berry, raspberry, cranberry, black currant, mulberry, rosemary, coffee bean, cacao bean, grape seed, grapefruit seed, pecan nut, cashew nut, chestnut, coconut, peanut, walnut, green tea, black tea, oolong tea, tobacco, olive leaves, olive fruit, mugwort, chrysanthemum, perilla leaf, garden thyme, sage, lavender, spearmint, peppermint, blessed thistle, hyssop, basil, marigold, dandelion, aloe, artichoke, German chamomile, agrimony, licorice, anise, yarrow, eucalyptus, wormwood, balm, angelica, fenugreek, paprika, fennel, anise seed, capsicum pepper, cardamom, celery seed, coriander seed, cumin seed, fennel seed, ginger, horseradish, marjoram, oregano, mustard, parsley, pepper, savory, tarragon, sesame, turmeric, wasabi, clove and dill seed, sunflower seed, fresh coffee bean, and mushrooms.
In some instances, the substance can have anti-lice properties. The liner can be sprayed with tea tree oil extract, a natural substance to treat and prevent lice. Tea tree oil, also known as melaleuca oil or ti tree oil, is an essential oil, which is taken from the leaves of the Melaleuca altemifolia.
In some instances, the liner can be treated with silicone-containing substance to make hair look shiny and fresh. Silicones work by covering hair with a thin hydrophobic/waterproof coating thereby reducing the porosity of the hair, which makes it less likely to absorb humidity and reducing moisture loss from the inside of the hair as well as lubricating the surface of the hair so it looks smother and combs easier by making the hair feel slippery and less tangled. The silicone can include cyclomethicone, dimethicone copolyol, amodimethicone, dimethicone or silicone oil.
As mentioned supra, the extract may be obtained from any method known in the art. It can be obtained by mixing a plant source with a solvent followed by elimination of the solvent, if necessary. Examples of suitable solvent include water, alcohols, organic solvents and mixtures thereof. Preferably, the plant source will be pretreated by drying and cutting the plaint into small pieces prior to the extraction process.
The substance can be a synthetic phenolic compound having one or more phenolic hydroxyl groups, including a dydroxyl group directly bonded to an aromatic ring such as the benzene ring. According to some embodiments of the present invention, a liner can be treated with one or more phenolic compounds including diphenols such as catechol, 4-methylcatechol, 5-methylcatechol, resorcinol, 2-methylresorcinol, pyrogalol, 5-methylresorcinol, hydroquinoe, 4.4-biphenyldiol, 3,4-diphenyldiol, dopa, dopamine, chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, paracoumaric acid, and tyrosine, gallic acid, tannic acid, epigallocatechin gallate, epicatechinn gallate, epigallocatechin, epicatechin, catechin, ethyl protocatechuate, propyl gallate, butyl gallate, nordihydroguairetic acid, quercetin, quercitrin and rutin.
The substance can include at least one fragrance compound. The fragrance comprises at least one compound selected from the group consisting of Amyl salicylate, Benzyl acetone, Benzyl salicylate, 1,1,2,3,3-pentamethyl-2,3,5,6,7-pentahydroinden-4-one, 2,6,6,8-tetramethyltricyclo[5.3.1.0<1,5>]undecan-8-ol, Citronellol, tricyclo[5.2.1.0<2,6>]dec-4-en-8-yl acetate, tricyclo[5.2.1.0<2,6>]dec-4-en-8-yl propanoate, 2,6-dimethyloct-7-en-2-ol, 2,6-dimethylheptan-1-ol, Phenoxybenzene, 4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethyl-6,7,8-trihydrocyclopenta[1,2-g]isochromane, Galbanum oil, Geranyl acetate, Geranyl nitrile, 3-ethoxy-1,1,5-trimethylcyclohexane, Hexyl cinnamic aldehyde, Hexyl salicylate, Iso-Bornyl acetate, 1-(3,4,10,10-tetramethylbicyclo[4.4.0]dec-5-en-3-yl)ethan-1-one, 2-((2Z)pent-2-enyl)-3-methylcyclopent-2-en-1-one, 3-[4-(tert-butyl)phenyl]-2-methylpropanal, Linalool, Methyl 2-aminobenzoate, (1E)-1-(6,6-dimethyl-2-methylenecyclohexyl)pent-1-en-3-one methyl 2-((1E)-1-aza-8-hydroxy-4,8-dimethylnon-1-enyl)benzoate, 2-nonynal dimethyl acetal, 2-phenylethan-1-ol, -Terpineol, 1-((6S,1R)-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexyl)hexan-3-ol, 2-(tert-butyl)cyclohexyl acetate, 4-(tert-butyl)cyclohexyl acetate, 2-methoxynaphthalene, 1-(2,6,6,8-tetramethyltricyclo[5.3.1.0<1,5>]undec-8-en-9-yl)ethan-1-one, Acetyl iso-eugenol, Allyl amyl glycolate, 1,6,10,10-tetramethyl-5-oxatricyclo[7.4.0.0<2,6>]tridecane, (1S,2R,6R)-1,6,10,10-tetramethyl-5-oxatricyclo[7.4.0.0<2,6>]tridecane, Amyl-cinnamic aldehdye, Anisic aldehyde, Benzyl acetate, Bergamot oil, 7-methyl-2H,4H-benzo[b]1,4-dioxepin-3-one, Cinnamic alcohol, Citronellol, 2-methyl-3-[4-(methylethyl)phenyl]propanal, 2-oxabicyclo[4.4.0]decan-3-one, (2E)-1-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-3-enyl)but-2-en-1-one, 2,6-dimethyloct-7-en-2-ol, 1,1-dimethyl-2-phenylethyl acetate, 2,6-dimethylheptan-1-ol, Eugenol, 2-oxacyclohexadecan-1-one, 3-(4-ethylphenyl)-2,2-dimethylpropanal, Geraniol, methyl 2-(3-oxo-2-pentylcyclopentyl)acetate, Hexyl acetate, Hexyl salicylate, 2H,4H,4aH,9aH-indano[2,1-d]1,3-dioxane, (3E)-4-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-enyl)but-3-en-2-one, (3E)-4-(6,6-dimethyl-2-methylenecyclohexyl)but-3-en-2-enyl)-3-methylcyclopent-2-en-1-one, 1-(3,4,10,10-tetramethylbicyclo[4.4.0]dec-5-en-3-yl)ethan-1-one, 2-((2Z)pent-2-enyl)-3-methylcyclopent-2-en-1-one, 4-(4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)cyclohex-3-enecarbaldehyde, 3-[4-(tert-butyl)phenyl]-2-methylpropanal, (5E)-2,6-dimethylhept-5-enal, Methyl chavicol, (1E)-1-(6,6-dimethyl-2-methylenecyclohexyl)pent-1-en-3-one, 2,5-dioxacycloheptadecane-1,6-dione, Trans-2-Tridecenal, Phenyl ethyl acetate, Phenyl ethyl alcohol, Styrallyl acetate, Dimethyl cyclohexenal,5-heptyl-3,4,5-trihydrofuran-2-one,2-(tert-butyl)cyclohexyl acetate, -Fenchyl alcohol, 1-Decanal, 2,6-dimethyloct-7-en-2-ol, 4,6,6,7,8,8-Hexamethyl-6,7,8-trihydrocyclopenta[1,2-g]isochromane, Benzyl benzoate, Methyl 2-(3-oxo-2-pentylcyclopentyl)acetate, 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-al, Linalyl acetate, Petigrain oil, Lemon oil, Lime oil, Geranyl nitrile, Tetrahydrolinalool, vanillin, caryophyllene. Lemon oil, Orange oil, citrus oil, cedarwood oil, Bois de rose oil, citronella oil, patchouli oil, eucalyptus oil, bay oil, grapefruit oil, mandarin oil, sandalwood oil, juniper berry oil, rose oil, ylang oil, tangerine oil, geranium oil and Limonene.
In some instances, the substance can include at least one flavor compound selected from the group consisting of lemon oil, orange oil, grape fruit oil, mint oil, peppermint oil, menthol, iso-pulegole, eucaryptol, p-mentha-3,8-diol, vanilyl butyl ether, apricot oil, cassia oil, cinnamic aldehyde, allyl hexanoate, isoamyl acetate, amyl alcohol, anethole, benzaldehyde, benzyl acetate, isobutyl acetate, butyl butyrate, isobutyl butyrate, camphor, carvone, β-caryophyllene, cinnamaldehyde, cinnamyl alcohol, citral, citronellyl actate, cumin aldehyde, cymene, decalactone, decanal, diacetyl, ethyl acetoacetate, ethyl anthranilate, ethyl butylate, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl lactate, ethyl 2-methylbutylate, ethyl salicylate, ethyl vanillin, ethyl menthol, eugenol, iso-eugenol, furfural, furfuryl alcohol, geraniol, geranyl acetate, hexanal, hexenal, hexynyl acetate, hexyl alcohol, ionone, irone, limonene, linalool, linalyl acetate, maltol, menthol, menthone, methyl acetate, methyl anthranilate, methyl cinnmate, methyl salicylate, nerol, nerolidol, nonalactone, nonanal, octalactone, octanal, octanol, octenol, octyl acetate, phenyl acetate, phenetyl alcohol, pinenes, piperanal, propyl acetate, thymol, undecalactone, anise oil, anise star oil, basil oil, bay leaves west Indian oil, bois de rose oil, buchu leaves oil, cardamon seed oil, cassia bark oil, chmomile flower Roman oil, cinnamon bark oil, cinnamon leaf oil, citronella oil, clove bud oil, cognac green oil, coriander oil, cubebs oil, cumin oil, eucalyptus oil, fennel sweet oil, methyl mercaptan oil, ginger oil, grapefruit oil.
According to some embodiments of the present invention, one or more anti-microbial agents can be applied to the cotton sheet. The anti-microbial agents can be benzoic acid, sodium benzoate, chlorohexidine, triclosan, quarterly ammonium slats, thymol, and carvacrol, and/or anti-oxidant agents such as butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), vitaimin E and vitamin C to prevent deterioration of the substances and maintain the activity, and also enhance suppression of the mal-odor generation by microbial putrefaction.
In some instances, an antistatic agent can be applied to the sheet. It can be, for example, copolymer of cation monomer dimethyl dialyl ammonium chloride and nonionic monomer acrylamide, or commercially available antistatic agents such as Orco Antistat TRI-275-S, Lenostat CP-5M, Dow Polyethylene Glycols and their derivatives such as Carbowax PEG 300, or any other suitable antistatic agent.
In some instances, a scent-carrying substance, such as camphor, thymol, menthol, eucalyptus, or mixtures thereof, is applied to the cotton sheet. It can be applied in either a powder form or in solution with a solvent, which evaporates after spraying and drying.
According to one method of the present invention, liner 100 as shown in
It will be understood that the invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or central characteristics thereof. The present examples and embodiments, therefore, are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, and the invention is not to be limited to the details given herein.
