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1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to the field and common practice of removing braids from the hair. This total tool is a new concept in the field of braid removal in that it is designed to be used with a single finger, thus providing greater ease of use in both home and commercial applications.
2. Description of the Related Art
Hair braiding is very common in our culture these days. There are many different types of hairstyles that incorporate braids into their hair. Many hairstyles include numerous amounts of braids in their hair and all these braids need to be removed. Because braiding hair is such a common practice in these times, a tool that can efficiently remove braids should be researched and developed. Although there are many motorized and non-motorized tools to remove braids, the efficiency, speed, and convenience are lacking. Often times with the tools that are available today, people's arms get tired and it takes too long to remove braids from a person's hair. Also, many people have to use additional tools, along with other tools, to remove braids from their hair.
Due to this shortcoming in currently available debraiding tools, we must come up with tools that are easier for the consumer and can free up some time without hurting a person's arms or making them buy many different accessories.
This invention fits on your finger and has a mini comb, a brush, and a pick coming out of the thimble on the finger. The pieces can be disconnected based on the consumers preference. These can be used together or in combination.
There is a brush coming out on side of the apparatus, a “mini comb” 180 degrees across from the brush, and a pick perpendicular to these. The pick will have a sharp point. The whole invention is so small and compact it can fit in a persons pocket.
The drawings attached show five separate views including alternative methods of attaching the various parts of the debraiding tool.
(A) Cutout view
(b) View with attachments at apex of finger cover
(C) View with attachments on sides of finger cover and apical “pick” attached.
(D) Bottom view of Finger Cover
(E) View showing method of attachment of apical “Pick.”
This is a unit which includes a stretchable finger cover with places for insertion of various attachments including a mini-comb, mini-brush and pick. All but the pick can be attached to either the sides of the finger cover, or to a vertical extension that attaches to the apex of the finger cover. Both the apical holder for the attachments, and the pick that is attached at the apex are attached by a locking mechanism that may include a snapping or a screwing mechanism.
Once attached, the unit is placed over a finger and used with the attachments to debraid hair.