Hair color variegation device

Abstract

A device for applying artificial color to selected stands of human hair, the device comprising a handle, a means for selecting strands of human hair, and a hair color applicator. The device allows a user to quickly, accurately, and predictably apply artificial color to selected strands of human hair using only one hand.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the hair color variegation device according to the present invention showing the trigger-operated grip, a series of five (5) independently mounted floating heads, and the connection of the trigger mechanism to the rotating hooks located at the ends of the floating heads in various embodiments.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of floating heads in an alternative embodiment of the hair color variegation device showing the manner in which the series of floating heads may be affixed to the platform in order to conform to the contour of the head.

FIG. 3A is a perspective view of a floating head of the hair color variegation device showing the hooking platform, the means for rotating the hook and the means by which a detachable hair color applicator applies hair color composition to the strands of hair selected by the rotating hook in varied embodiments.

FIG. 3B is a perspective view of the rotating hook mechanism and the hooking platform that have been isolated from a floating head of the hair color variegation device.

FIG. 4 is a series of lateral views of a floating head of the hair color variegation device positioned in close proximity to a person's cranial hair.

FIG. 5 is a series of anterior views of five floating heads of the hair color variegation device positioned in close proximity to a person's cranial hair.

Claims

1. A device for applying color to hair, said device comprising: (a) a handle;(b) a mechanism for entraining selected strands of hair; and(c) a mechanism for separating the entrained strands of hair away from non-entrained strands of hair.

2. The device of claim 1 wherein said mechanism for entraining strands of hair comprises: (a) a surface located adjacent to said mechanism for entraining strands of hair; and(b) a mechanism for pressing said surface against said mechanism for entraining strands of hair.

3. The device of claim 1 wherein said mechanism for entraining strands of hair comprises: (a) a hooking mechanism; and(b) a mechanism for rotating said hook mechanism.

4. The device of claim 1 further comprising a trigger for activating said mechanism for entraining strands of hair.

5. The device of claim 1 wherein said mechanism for entraining strands of hair is adapted to flex in conformity with the contours of a head when said mechanism for entraining strands of hair is placed against the head.

6. The device of claim 1 further comprising a mechanism for applying liquid directly to entrained strands of hair.

7. The device of claim 6 wherein said mechanism for applying liquid directly to said entrained strands of hair is removable from the device.

8. The device of claim 6 wherein said mechanism for applying liquid directly to said entrained strands of hair includes at least one reservoir.

9. The device of claim 8 wherein said mechanism for applying liquid directly to said entrained strands of hair includes a capillary action mechanism.

10. The device of claim 8 wherein said mechanism for applying liquid directly to said entrained strands of hair includes a sealing mechanism.

11. The device of claim 8 wherein said mechanism for applying liquid directly to said entrained strands of hair includes a roller ball mechanism.

12. The device of claim 8 wherein said mechanism for applying liquid directly to said entrained strands of hair includes a cylinder arranged within said reservoir in a manner that allows the cylinder to rotate around its axis.

13. The device of claim 8 wherein said reservoir comprises: (a) a plurality of chambers;(b) a membrane separating said chambers;(c) a plurality of liquids stored in said chambers; and(d) a mechanism for removing said membrane to allow said liquids to mix before being applied to entrained stands of hair.

14. The device of claim 6 further comprising a cartridge.

15. The device of claim 14 wherein said cartridge comprises: (a) a plurality of chambers;(b) a membrane separating said chambers;(c) a plurality of liquids stored in said chambers; and(d) a mechanism for removing said membrane to allow said liquids to mix before being applied to entrained stands of hair.

16. The device of claim 6 further comprising a light source that is directed to the point of contact between said liquid and said entrained strands of hair.

17. The device of claim 6 wherein said mechanism for entraining selected strands of hair is capable of applying heat to said entrained strands of hair.

18. The device of claim 1 comprising a plurality of said mechanism for entraining selected strands of hair.

18. The device of claim 3 comprising a plurality of said hooking mechanism and said mechanism for rotating said hook mechanism.

20. The device of claim 6 comprising a plurality of said mechanism for applying liquid directly to entrained strands of hair.