Patent Application
20080060667
In order for the advantages of the invention to be readily understood, a more particular description of the invention briefly described above will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments that are illustrated in the appended drawing(s). It is noted that the drawings of the invention are not to scale. The drawings are mere schematics representations, not intended to portray specific parameters of the invention. Understanding that these drawing(s) depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are not therefore to be considered to be limiting of its scope, the invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawing(s), in which:
For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the exemplary embodiments illustrated in the drawing(s), and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended. Any alterations and further modifications of the inventive features illustrated herein, and any additional applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated herein, which would occur to one skilled in the relevant art and having possession of this disclosure, are to be considered within the scope of the invention.
Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrases “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” and similar language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment, different embodiments, or component parts of the same or different illustrated invention. Additionally, reference to the wording “an embodiment,” or the like, for two or more features, elements, etc. does not mean that the features are related, dissimilar, the same, etc. The use of the term “an embodiment,” or similar wording, is merely a convenient phrase to indicate optional features, which may or may not be part of the invention as claimed.
Each statement of an embodiment is to be considered independent of any other statement of an embodiment despite any use of similar or identical language characterizing each embodiment. Therefore, where one embodiment is identified as “another embodiment,” the identified embodiment is independent of any other embodiments characterized by the language “another embodiment.” The independent embodiments are considered to be able to be combined in whole or in part one with another as the claims and/or art may direct, either directly or indirectly, implicitly or explicitly.
Finally, the fact that the wording “an embodiment,” or the like, does not appear at the beginning of every sentence in the specification, such as is the practice of some practitioners, is merely a convenience for the reader's clarity. However, it is the intention of this application to incorporate by reference the phrasing “an embodiment,” and the like, at the beginning of every sentence herein where logically possible and appropriate.
As used herein, “comprising,” “including,” “containing,” “is, are,” “characterized by,” and grammatical equivalents thereof are inclusive or open-ended terms that do not exclude additional unrecited elements or method steps. “Comprising” is to be interpreted as including the more restrictive terms “consisting of” and “consisting essentially of.”
In operation of one embodiment of the hair cutting device 10, the user combs the desired hair to be cut 58. The user then assays the hair's thickness 60; the hair's thickness correlates to a corresponding plate member 62. The plate members may vary according to the variety of hair thicknesses. Next, the user couples the selectably coupleable plate members to the elongated guide members 62. The user then clamps the hair together between the first and second guide members 64. Then, the user assays the elongated guide members to a desired hair length/style 66. The user then pulls the elongated guide members to the desired hair length/style 68. The user may assay the gravity field orientation sensor to a desired hair length/style, adjusting the gravity field orientation sensor to a desired angle/degree corresponding to a desired hair length/style 70. The user then cuts the desired hair to be cut along the elongated guide members 72. The following steps may be repeated until the desired hair/style is finished 74.
It is understood that the above-described embodiments are only illustrative of the application of the principles of the present invention. The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The described embodiment is to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. All changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.
For example, although the figures illustrate an elongated guide member, one skilled in the art would appreciate that the guide member may vary in size, shape, color, configuration, design, length, width, thickness, orientation and still perform their intended function.
Additionally, although the figures illustrate an attachment mechanism and a coupling mechanism, one skilled in the art would appreciate that the attachment and coupling mechanisms may vary in size, shape, color, configuration, design, length, width, thickness, orientation and still perform their intended function. Moreover, examples of an attachment and/or coupling mechanism may be such as, but not limited to: pins, snaps, hooks, hook and loops, adhesives, magnets, etc. and still perform their intended functions.
In addition, although the figures illustrate a 22.5 degree increment adjustment, one skilled in the art would appreciate that the degree increment adjustment may be such as, but not limited to: 10, 15, 30 degree increment adjustments and still perform its intended function.
Furthermore, although the figures illustrate a pair of scissors as a cutting device, one skilled in the art would appreciate that the cutting device may vary and still perform its intended function. For example, the cutting device may be such as, but not limited to: scissors, clippers, razor blades, etc.
It is also envisioned that one skilled in the art would appreciate that the plate members of the hair cutting device may vary in size, shape, color, configuration, design, length, width, thickness, orientation and still perform their intended function. In addition, examples of plate member configuration may be such as, but not limited to: bristles, spikes, pegs, teeth, Velcro, etc. and still perform its intended function.
It is expected that there could be numerous variations of the design of this invention. For example, the gravity field orientation sensor of the hair cutting device may vary in size, shape, color, configuration, design, length, width, thickness, orientation and still perform its intended function. In addition, the gravity field orientation sensor may be such as, but not limited to: a bubble level, a mason's level, a carpenter's level, a torpedo level, a post level, a line level, an engineer's precision level, an electronic level, a slip indicator, and/or a clinometer; and still perform its intended function. Furthermore, the oil contained within the gravity field orientation sensor is denser than water and/or spirits normally used in carpentry levelers. The denser oil enables the gravity field orientation sensor to slowly adjust to the movement of the device.
Finally, it is envisioned that the components of the device may be constructed of a variety of materials such as, but not limited to: plastic, metal, metal alloys, plastic composites, metal composites, glass, carbon fiber, and/or wood, and still perform its intended function.
Thus, while the present invention has been fully described above with particularity and detail in connection with what is presently deemed to be the most practical and preferred embodiment of the invention, it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that numerous modifications, including, but not limited to, variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use may be made, without departing from the principles and concepts of the invention as set forth in the claims.
This invention claims priority, under 35 U.S.C. §120, to the U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/843,136, by Bandonis, filed on Sep. 8, 2006, which is incorporated by reference herein. This invention also claims priority, under 35 U.S.C. §120, to the U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/919,591, by Bandonis, filed on Mar. 21, 2007, which is incorporated by reference herein.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60843136 | Sep 2006 | US | |
| 60919591 | Mar 2007 | US |
