Patent Application
20210235838
The present invention is directed, in general, to hair care accessories, more specifically to hair grooming devices.
“The average American woman is said to spend upwards of $50,000 on hair during her lifetime. The black hair care market alone has evolved in to a $10 billion industry and continues to grow” (Davis-Sivasothy, 2011) A vast portion of hair grooming tools within today's market are designed with the straight haired individual in mind, thus mass marketing campaigns are concentrated to persons with characteristic straight, wavy, or loosely curled hair types. Afro textured haired women purchase tools potentially formulated without consideration to the natural fragility of Afro textured hair, which increases the risk for potential hair damage. “Kinky hair often appears thick, tough, and coarse, but because of its inherent physical composition, it is not as nearly as strong as it appears. Every twist, bend and curl represents a point of weakness and vulnerability along the hair fiber. Black hair requires extra care” (Davis-Sivasothy, 2011) Hence the need for a grooming tool designed solely with this delicate hair type in mind.
The solution is a tool that is strong enough to work through tangles and generate minimal breakage and the like. Furthermore, embodiments of the invention herein disclosed are uniquely focused on improving the experience of gently removing hair tangles, scalp cleansing, and scalp massage. The unique aspect of this invention is in its specific design as a multifunctional revamp of the standard wide tooth comb.
Prior art solutions are generally combs and brushes with a variety of features that distinguish them from each other and basic hair tools. In the same way, the current design includes features and embodiments that are distinguishing—and are focused on providing a tool that emphasizes scalp cleaning, scalp massage, and hair detangling.
The invention herein is a multi purposed renovate of the wide tooth comb and contains three elements of hair grooming; scalp cleansing, scalp massage, and hair detangling. Scalp cleansing is advantageous for elimination of product build up and scalp debris as well as creating a scalp environment that replicates the coming forth of new healthy hair follicles. Scalp massage increases blood circulation to the scalp which enhances supply of nutrients and oxygen to hair follicles that foster potential hair growth. Scalp massage integrated with oils is also therapeutic for dry or itchy scalp. This device caters to hair detangling; comb teeth gently bend in to knots, lightly separating tangled strands allowing for smooth run through. Present are six finger grips at the rear device enabling comfort grip with usage. In the second embodiment, the six finger grips are present along with an additional posterior logo designed grip, which slides in between the second and third finger at both the left and right hand.
The present invention has a rounded base that rests in the palm of the hand 12.
12 The spine and rear surface of the comb that which the palm and fingers rest, conform to four finger grips at the top of the structure 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e.
The invention herein, upon application to the scalp, also serves as a scalp cleanser. The tool lathers shampoo with back and forth motion and friction of silicone pliable comb teeth 10 on to the scalp, simultaneously cleansing the scalp. Product distribution is conducted in a similar manner as teeth 10 maneuver, evenly distributing product through the hair strands. Back and forth, circular motions of silicone pliable comb teeth 10 on to the scalp offers massage and client relaxation. Application of hot oils encouraged to enhance this effect. The structure material may be silicone—balancing rigidity and flexibility, soft with firm.
