Patent Application
20230077934
The present invention relates generally to the field of hair care accessories. More specifically, the present invention relates to a hair clipper device with a replaceable or interchangeable cover which is intended to be aesthetically appealing to the individual receiving a haircut. The cover magnetically or otherwise removably-attaches to the hair clipper, while not obstructing the blades, operating buttons or lever of the clipper or other hair care accessory during use. In differing embodiments, the cover may resemble any vehicle, character, animal, object, item, shape or other configuration which may be appealing to the particular clientele or user of the device. In this manner, the clipper or hair care accessory can be reconfigured with a plurality of differing appearances using differing replaceable or interchangeable covers. Therefore, the appearance of the clipper can be changed depending on the preferences of the barber, hair stylist or the individual getting a haircut. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices and methods of manufacture.
Children, teenagers and adults regularly need haircuts to maintain a clean, trim, well-groomed and presentable appearance. However, many young children and others become extremely stressed while receiving a haircut due to the sound, appearance or vibration of hair clippers or just generally having to sit still for a prolonged period of time without being entertained. This can result in anxiety and the child crying, complaining and/or fidgeting, which is undesirable for both the child, the hair stylist and the parent or guardian. In addition, this reaction can prolong the duration of the haircut and frustrate the individual performing the haircut. Further, children may be so scared of getting a haircut that they may refuse getting a haircut altogether. Finally, hair clippers and other hair accessories known in the art are typically similar in general appearance and structure, and only differ in color and material based on the manufacturer of the clipper or other device.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an improved hair clipper. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a hair clipper, trimmer or other hair care accessory with a replaceable cover. The cover allows a user, such as a barber, hair stylist or parent, to change or mask the appearance of the hair clipper. In addition, there is a long-felt need in the art for a hair clipper with a replaceable cover which allows the hair clipper device to appear more appealing to a young child or other individual getting a haircut.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a hair clipper with a replaceable cover. The invention includes a hair clipper that has a body that receives a replaceable or interchangeable cover. The cover magnetically or otherwise removably attaches to the clipper or trimmer, while not obstructing the blades, operating buttons or lever of the clipper or trimmer while in use. In differing embodiments, the cover may resemble any vehicle, character, animal, object, item, shape or other configuration which may be appealing to the user, such as sporting equipment like a helmet, bat or sports ball with a different team emblem. In this manner, the clipper or trimmer can be reconfigured with a plurality of differing appearances using differing covers. Therefore, the appearance of the clipper or trimmer can be changed depending on the preferences of the barber, hair stylist or the individual getting a haircut.
In this manner, the hair clipper device with a replaceable cover of the present invention accomplishes all of the forgoing objectives and provides an improved hair clipper. The appearance of the clipper can further be easily changed by a user based on his or her preferences and desires, and allows the clipper or trimmer to have the appearance of a plurality of items, objects, and products that existing hair clippers from the factory or manufacturer cannot mimic. As a result, the cover allows the hair clipper to appear more appealing to a young child or other individual getting a haircut, and to barbers or hair stylists who desire a clipper or trimmer with a non-traditional appearance and to put their customers at ease.
The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key or critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a hair clipper device with a replaceable cover. The invention includes a hair clipper that has a body that receives a replaceable or interchangeable cover. The clipper and the replaceable cover may have a magnetic metal material or a plastic material with an embedded magnet or other fasteners such as snaps, such that the replaceable cover can magnetically or removably-attach to the body of the clipper or trimmer. However, the hair clipper of the device may be used with or without the cover. The clipper or trimmer preferably has all known conventional features of hair clippers known in the art, and has a side surface with a lever or other operational settings or buttons that allow a user to raise or lower the blades of the clipper, change speed or the like. The clipper further includes at least one blade guard that allows a user to cut hair to specific lengths. The at least one blade guard may be any conventional guard length. In addition, one embodiment of the device may have a kit that has a plurality of guards of a plurality of differing guard lengths. The clipper may also contain a power cord or a USB port that allows a user to charge an internal battery of the device.
In differing embodiments, the body of the replaceable cover may resemble a plurality of items such as, but not limited to, a vehicle of any make, model or brand known in the art, a character, an animal, an object, a generic or branded item, a shape, sporting accessory or other fanciful configuration. However, in one preferred embodiment, the body and cover resembles a vehicle such as an automobile. When attached to the body of the clipper, the cover is positioned such that it does not obstruct the blades and/or lever or other operational features of the clipper or trimmer while the clipper is in use. In this manner, a user can apply a plurality of differing covers of differing appearances to the clipper while retaining full cutting functionality of the clipper or trimmer. Any embodiment of the device may also feature a plurality of covers of a plurality of differing appearances.
Accordingly, the hair clipper device with replaceable cover of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides an improved, customizable hair clipper. The appearance of the clipper can further be easily changed by a user based on his or her preferences and desires or those of the individual receiving the haircut, and allows the clipper to have the appearance of a plurality of items, objects and products that existing hair clippers cannot mimic. In addition, the cover allows the hair clipper device to appear more appealing to a young child or other individual getting a haircut, or to the barber, hair stylist or other individual giving the haircut.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there is a long-felt need in the art for an improved hair care accessory such as a hair clipper. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a hair clipper with a replaceable or interchangeable cover that allows a user to change the appearance of the hair clipper. In addition, there is a long-felt need in the art for a hair clipper with a replaceable or interchangeable cover which allows the hair clipper to appear more appealing to a young child or other individual getting a haircut or to the individual giving the haircut.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a hair clipper with a replaceable or interchangeable cover. The invention includes a hair clipper that has a body that receives a replaceable or interchangeable cover. In various embodiments, the clipper or trimmer and the replaceable cover may have a magnetic metal material or a plastic material with embedded magnets or other fasteners to allow the cover to be removably-attached to the clipper or trimmer. As a result, the replaceable or interchangeable cover can magnetically or otherwise be removably-attached to the body of the clipper or trimmer. However, the hair clipper of the device may be used with or without the cover. The body of the cover may resemble a plurality of items such as, but not limited to, a vehicle of any make, model or brand known in the art, a character, an animal, an object, a generic or branded item, a shape, a sporting accessory or themed item. In one exemplary embodiment, the body and cover resembles a vehicle such as an automobile. When attached to the body of the clipper, the cover is positioned such that it does not obstruct the blades, operational features or lever of the clipper. Therefore, a user can apply a plurality of differing covers of differing appearances to the clipper or trimmer while retaining full cutting functionality of the clipper or hair care accessory. It is also contemplated that any embodiment of the invention may also feature a plurality of covers of a plurality of differing appearances.
The hair clipper of the device preferably has all known conventional features of hair clippers known in the art, and has a side surface with a lever or other operational controls that allows a user to raise or lower the blades of the clipper, change cutting speeds and other functions needed to operate the cutter, clipper or trimmer. The clipper has at least one blade guard that allows a user to cut hair to specific lengths, and the at least one blade guard may be any conventional guard length. In addition, one embodiment of the device may have a kit that has a plurality of guards of a plurality of differing guard lengths. The clipper may also contain a power cord or a USB port that allows a user to charge an internal battery of the device.
Accordingly, the hair clipper device with a replaceable cover of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides the appearance of a hair clipper to be easily changed by a user based on their preferences and desires or the individual receiving the haircut, and allows the clipper to have the appearance of a plurality of items, objects and products that existing hair clippers cannot mimic. In addition, the cover allows the hair clipper device to appear more appealing to a young child or others getting a haircut.
Referring initially to the drawings,
It is contemplated that the clipper 200 has all known conventional features of hair clippers or trimmers known in the art, in addition to the novel features of the present invention. A side surface 230 of the clipper 200 includes a lever 232 that allows a user to raise or lower the blades 244 of the clipper 200, which are located on the first end 240 of the body 210. The clipper 200 further includes at least one blade guard 242 that can be removably-applied to the blades 244 and allows a user to cut hair to specific lengths. In differing embodiments, the at least one blade guard 242 may be any conventional guard length such as, but not limited to, a number 0 ( 1/16 in.) guard, a number 1 (⅛ in.) guard, a number 2 (¼ in.) guard, a number 3 (⅜ in.) guard, a number 4 (½ in.) guard, a number 6 (¾ in.) guard, a number 7 (⅞ in.) guard, a number 8 (1 in.) guard, a number 10 (1¼ in.) guard, a number 12 (1⅕ in.) guard, etc. In addition, one embodiment of the device 100 may have a kit that has a plurality of guards 242 of a plurality of differing guard lengths.
The second end 250 of the body 210 has a power cord 252 that can be plugged into a standard 120V/240V wall outlet to provide power to an internal battery 254 located within the body 210. The battery 254 may be a disposable battery or a rechargeable battery in the form of an alkaline, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride battery, etc., such as any 3V-12 volts DC battery or other conventional battery such as A, AA, AAA, etc., that supplies power to the device 100. Throughout this specification the term “battery” may be used interchangeably to refer to one or more wet or dry cells or batteries of cells in which chemical energy is converted into electricity and used as a source of DC power. References to recharging or replacing the battery 254 may refer to recharging or replacing individual cells, individual batteries of cells or a package of multiple battery cells as is appropriate for any given battery technology that may be used. In a differing embodiment, the clipper 200 may be wireless, wherein the battery 254 can be recharged by a USB port 256 located on the top surface 220 or side surface 230. In differing embodiments, the USB port 256 may be a USB-A, USB-B, Micro-B, Micro-USB, Mini-USB or USB-C port. In addition, the port 256 may receive a 9 v/12 v power supply.
In differing embodiments, the body 302 of the cover 300 may further resemble a plurality of items such as, but not limited to, a vehicle of any make, model or brand known in the art, a character, an animal, an object, a generic or branded item, a shape, sporting accessory or other themed element. However, one exemplary embodiment of the body 302 and cover 300 resembles a vehicle such as an automobile. As best seen in
Notwithstanding the forgoing, it is also contemplated that the hair clipper device 100 of the present invention can also be used by pet groomers. Similar to the ability to reduce anxiety in children, so too might it be possible to reduce anxiety in animals through use of the hair clipper device 100 of the present invention. In this regard, the hair clipper device 100 may also add entertainment value to the pet groomer's day.
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “hair clipper device with replaceable cover” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the hair clipper device with replaceable cover 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, the hair clipper device with replaceable cover 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration and material of the hair clipper device with replaceable cover 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the hair clipper device with replaceable cover 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the hair clipper device with replaceable cover 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the hair clipper device with replaceable cover 100 may be of any size, shape and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/243,289, which was filed on Sep. 13, 2021, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63243289 | Sep 2021 | US |
