HAIR EDGE BRUSH

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention

The present invention generally relates to a hair edge brush device and more particularly relates to a gel dispensing applicator edge brush and container of gel device.

Description of the Related Art

With the growing number of fashions and hair styles, people have long used brushes, combs, and the like for care and upkeep of the hair. The manner in which a person styles his or her hair needs to be sanitary and efficient for reasons of people's health and well-being. Over the years, various devices have been made to assist people with the styling of their hair. Generally, there have been no major changes in the configurations or functions of such devices since their earliest development. The principle remains simple, i.e., to untangle and arrange the hair in an attractive style. However, it is generally necessary to provide additional means to hold the hair in the style or coiffure arranged by the brush or comb. Hair is often rather unruly and can be quite difficult to retain in the initially combed or brushed style, depending upon the dryness of the person's hair, the ambient heat and humidity, wind, and perhaps other factors, as well.

Accordingly, the use of some form of hair gel, tonic, or oil has been known for quite some time for use in retaining the hair in the desired style. Conventionally, such gels and the like are applied to the hair and then the hair is brushed or combed to the desired style, with the gel assisting in securing the individual strands of hair in place as desired. The oils, gels, and the like may also contribute to the flexibility of the individual hair strands, particularly in the case of dry hair in a hot and dry climate, with such oils and the like thus being a desirable part of the treatment of the hair during periodic grooming.

However, common methods for using some form of hair gel, oil, or tonic with conventional brushing or combing typically requires a two-step process, wherein the gel or other agent is initially applied to the hair and the hair is then brushed or combed to the desired style. As a result, various devices have been developed in the past for the application of a hair grooming gel or the like with the brushing or combing of the hair. There is a need for a gel or other like agent dispensing applicator edge brush and container of the gel or other like agent device for people to conveniently, simply, and efficiently style their hair.

While these common methods requiring the two-step process may be suitable for the particular purpose employed, they would not be as suitable for the purposes of the present invention as disclosed hereafter.

Accordingly, there is a need for a compact portable lightweight hair edge brush device for dispensing a gel or other like agent in a more convenient, unitary, sanitary, and efficient manner.

As disclosed in this application, the inventor has discovered novel and unique devices for efficient, unitary, and sanitary styling of a person's hair that dispenses a gel or other like agent, which exhibit superlative properties without being dependent on complex, cumbersome, or multiple device components.

Embodiments of the present invention provide for devices disclosed herein and as defined in the annexed claims which provide for improved gel or other like agent dispensing hair styling features in order to efficiently, conveniently, and unitarily style people's hair that are of a variety of types, in a sanitary manner, for people's health and well-being.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is one prospect of the present invention to provide one or more novel devices of simple but effective construction which can be applied to many environments to efficiently and effectively tame fly-a-way hairs, brush the hair of a user, and apply a gel to the hair of the user.

The following presents a simplified summary of the present disclosure in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented herein.

Therefore, in accordance with embodiments of the invention, there is provided a hair edge brush device, which includes an elongated annular handle body having a first end opposite a second end. The first end includes a proximal end opposite a distal end and a ramped hollow neck portion disposed between the proximal end and the distal end. The proximal end of the first end includes a reservoir and an annular sidewall defining the reservoir. The reservoir has a longitudinal axis and the reservoir is adapted to contain a gel. The proximal end includes a movable ring wall defining a central orifice. The proximal end has a plunging pin, which operatively engages the movable ring wall. The plunging pin is moveable from an open position to a closed position. The plunging pin obstructs the central orifice of the ring wall when in the closed position. The plunging pin unobstructs the central orifice of the ring wall when in the open position to allow for passage of the gel through the central orifice. When in the closed position the movable ring wall and the plunging pin are adapted for containing the gel within the reservoir. When in the closed position, the movable ring wall and the plunging pin are also adapted for slidable movement along the longitudinal axis for advancing the gel along the longitudinal axis of the reservoir. The distal end of the first end includes a head having a top flat surface opposite a bottom surface. The top flat surface defines a plurality of apertures, which are adapted for passage of the gel. The bottom surface has a plurality of firm bristles, which form an edge element. The edge element is adapted to tame at least one or more fly-a-way hairs of a user. The firm bristles are oriented along a first axis characterized as diagonal relative to the longitudinal axis, respectively. The ramped hollow neck portion is adapted for passage of the gel from the reservoir to the plurality of apertures defined by the head.

In such preferred embodiment, the second end of the elongated annular handle body has a proximal end opposite a distal end. The distal end of the second end has a hair parting element, which has a top flat surface opposite a curvilinear bottom surface. The hair parting element is adapted for curling at least one or more hairs of the user. The proximal end of the first end is removably connected to the proximal end of the second end by a snap ring connection.

In one embodiment, the distal end of the first end of the elongated annular handle body has a flat side surface, which includes a plurality of comb like tines that extend from the head along a second axis characterized as perpendicular relative to the longitudinal axis.

In such embodiment, the distal end of the first end of the elongated annular handle body further has a ramped side surface, which includes a plurality of comb like tines that extends from the head along the second axis, which is characterized as perpendicular relative to the longitudinal axis.

In another embodiment, the hair edge brush device further includes a plunger body, which has a threaded outer surface and the proximal end of the first end of the elongated annular handle body, which has internal threads that are adapted to threadedly receive and secure the plunger body.

In another embodiment, the plunger body includes a proximal insertion end opposite a distal plunging end. The proximal insertion end includes a plunging reservoir, which has an interior annular wall. The plunging reservoir is adapted to contain the gel.

In yet another embodiment, the proximal insertion end is adapted to engagingly fit within the central orifice for refilling the reservoir with the gel. The distal plunging end includes a plunging member, which is disposed within the plunging reservoir. In such embodiment, the plunging member is adapted to closely align with the interior annular wall for annular movement therein.

In one embodiment, the snap ring connection includes an annular ring, which has a grooved surface adapted for gripping by a hand of the user.

In another embodiment, the hair edge brush device further includes a proximal tubular grip, which is disposed around an exterior surface of the proximal end of the first end. The proximal tubular grip is adapted for gripping by a hand of the user. One skilled in the art would understand that different forms of decoration can also be applied to the exterior surface of the proximal end of the first end.

In yet another embodiment, the hair edge brush device further includes a distal tubular grip, which is disposed around an exterior surface of the proximal end of the second end. The distal tubular grip is adapted for gripping by a hand of the user. One of ordinary skill in the art would understand that different forms of decoration can also be applied to the exterior surface of the proximal end of the second end.

In one embodiment, the plurality of firm bristles are arranged in side-by-side rows and columns. The plurality of firm bristles, which form the edge element are boar hair.

Persons of ordinary skill in the art will realize that a logo or trademark can be applied to one or more surfaces of the elongated annular handle body, such as, inter alia, the exterior surface of the proximal end of the first end and the exterior surface of the proximal end of the second end.

In a preferred embodiment, the proximal end of the first end of the hair edge brush device includes a plunging pin, which operatively engages the interior passageway of the movable ring wall. The plunging pin is slidably movable within the interior passageway of the movable ring wall from an open position to a closed position. The plunging pin obstructs the central orifice of the movable ring wall when in the closed position. In such embodiment, the plunging pin unobstructs the central orifice of the movable ring wall when in the open position to allow for passage of the gel through the central orifice.

In one embodiment, the hair edge brush device further includes a plunger body, which has a threaded outer surface. The proximal end of the first end of the elongated annular handle body includes internal threads, which are adapted to threadedly receive and secure the plunger body.

In another embodiment, the plunger body includes a plunging reservoir, which has an interior annular wall and the plunging reservoir is adapted to contain the gel.

In yet another embodiment, the plunger body includes a proximal insertion end that is opposite a distal plunging end. The proximal insertion end is adapted to engagingly fit within the central orifice for refilling the reservoir with the gel. The distal plunging end includes a plunging member, which is disposed within the plunging reservoir. The plunging member is adapted to closely align with the interior annular wall upon annular movement therein.

In one embodiment, the snap ring connection includes an annular ring, which has a grooved surface adapted for gripping by a hand of the user.

In yet another embodiment, the hair edge brush device further includes a distal tubular grip, which is disposed around an exterior surface of the proximal end of the second end. The distal tubular grip is adapted for gripping by a hand of the user. One skilled in the art would understand that different forms of decoration can also be applied to the exterior surface of the proximal end of the second end.

In one embodiment, the plurality of firm bristles are arranged in side-by-side rows and columns. The plurality of firm bristles, which form the edge element are boar hair.

In another preferred embodiment, the hair edge brush device includes an elongated annular handle body, which has a first end that is opposite a second end. The first end includes a proximal end that is opposite a distal end and a ramped hollow neck portion, which is disposed between the proximal end and the distal end. The proximal end includes a reservoir and an annular sidewall, which defines the reservoir. The reservoir has a longitudinal axis and is adapted to contain a gel. In such preferred embodiment, the proximal end includes a movable ring wall, which defines a central orifice. The proximal end has a plunging pin, which operatively engages the movable ring wall. The plunging pin is moveable from an open position to a closed position. The plunging pin obstructs the central orifice of the moveable ring wall when in the closed position. The plunging pin unobstructs the central orifice of the movable ring wall when in the open position to allow for passage of the gel through the central orifice. When in the closed position the movable ring wall and the plunging pin are adapted to contain the gel within the reservoir. When in the closed position the movable ring wall and the plunging pin are also adapted for slidable movement along the longitudinal axis for advancing the gel along the longitudinal axis of the reservoir.

In such preferred embodiment, the distal end of the first end includes a head. The head has a top flat surface that is opposite a bottom surface. The top flat surface defines a plurality of apertures, which are adapted for passage of the gel. The bottom surface has a plurality of firm bristles, which form an edge element that is adapted to tame at least one or more fly-a-way hairs of a user. The plurality of firm bristles are oriented along a first axis, which is characterized as diagonal relative to the longitudinal axis. The ramped hollow neck portion is adapted for passage of the gel from the reservoir to the plurality of apertures, which are defined by the head. In such preferred embodiment, the second end of the elongated annular handle body includes a proximal end that is opposite a distal end. The distal end includes a hair parting element, which has a top flat surface that is opposite a curvilinear bottom surface. The hair parting element is adapted for curling at least one or more hairs of the user. The proximal end of the first end is removably connected to the proximal end of the second end by a snap ring connection. A plunger body includes a proximal insertion end, which is opposite a distal plunging end. The proximal insertion end includes a plunging reservoir, which has an interior annular wall. The plunging reservoir is adapted to contain the gel. The proximal insertion end includes a threaded outer surface. The proximal end of the first end of the elongated annular handle body includes internal threads, which are adapted to threadedly receive and secure the plunger body. The proximal insertion end is adapted to engagingly fit within the central orifice for refilling the reservoir with the gel. The distal plunging end includes a plunging member, which is disposed within the plunging reservoir. The plunging member is adapted to closely align with the interior annular wall upon annular movement therein.

In one embodiment, the distal end of the first end of the elongated annular handle body has a flat side surface, which includes a plurality of comb like tines extending from the head along the second axis that is characterized as perpendicular relative to the longitudinal axis.

In another embodiment, the distal end of the first end of the elongated annular handle body has a ramped side surface, which includes a plurality of comb like tines extending from the head along the second axis that is characterized as perpendicular relative to the longitudinal axis.

In yet another embodiment, the snap ring connection has an annular ring that has a grooved surface that is adapted for gripping by a hand of the user.

In one embodiment, the hair edge brush device further includes a proximal tubular grip that is disposed around an exterior surface of the proximal end of the first end. The proximal tubular grip is adapted for gripping by a hand of the user. One skilled in the art would understand that different forms of decoration can also be applied to the exterior surface of the proximal end of the first end.

In another embodiment, the hair edge brush device further includes a distal tubular grip, which is disposed around an exterior surface of the proximal end of the second end. The distal tubular grip is adapted for gripping by a hand of the user. One skilled in the art would understand that different forms of decoration can also be applied to the exterior surface of the proximal end of the second end.

In yet another embodiment, the plurality of firm bristles are arranged in side-by-side rows and columns. The plurality of firm bristles, which forms the edge element are boar hair.

These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following description and appended claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Illustrative embodiments of the present invention are described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like numerals throughout the figures identify substantially similar components, in which:

FIG. 1 is a top elevation view of an exemplary hair edge brush device in accordance with preferred embodiments of the invention;

FIG. 2 is an exploded view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a partial top elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a side view, partly in cross section, showing the movable annular ring in a closed position in accordance with preferred embodiments of the invention;

FIG. 5 is a side view, partly in cross section, showing the movable annular ring in an open position in accordance with preferred embodiments of the invention;

FIG. 6 is a front elevation view of an exemplary plunger body in accordance with embodiments of the invention; and

FIG. 7 is a top elevation view of an exemplary plunger body refilling a reservoir of an exemplary hair edge brush device in accordance with embodiments of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

For a further understanding of the nature and function of the embodiments, reference should be made to the following detailed description. Detailed descriptions of the embodiments are provided herein, as well as, the best mode of carrying out and employing the present invention. It will be readily appreciated that the embodiments are well adapted to carry out and obtain the ends and features mentioned as well as those inherent herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, persons of ordinary skill in the art will realize that the following disclosure is illustrative only and not in any way limiting, as the specific details disclosed herein provide a basis for the claims and a representative basis for teaching to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner. It should be understood that the devices, materials, methods, procedures, and techniques described herein are presently representative of various embodiments. Other embodiments of the disclosure will readily suggest themselves to such skilled persons having the benefit of this disclosure.

As used herein, “axis” means a real or imaginary straight line about which a three-dimensional body is symmetrical. A “vertical axis” means an axis perpendicular to the ground (or put another way, an axis extending upwardly and downwardly). A “horizontal axis” means an axis parallel to the ground.

As used herein, homogeneous is defined as the same in all locations, and a homogeneous material is a material of uniform composition throughout that cannot be mechanically separated into different materials. Examples of “homogeneous materials” are certain types of plastics, ceramics, glass, metals, alloys, paper, board, resins, high-density polyethylene and rubber.

Referring initially to FIGS. 1-7, the basic constructional details and principles of operation of embodiments of a hair edge brush device 100 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be discussed.

In a preferred embodiment, the hair edge brush device 100 includes an elongated annular handle body 102 having a first end 104 opposite a second end 106, as illustrated in FIGS. 1-2. The first end 104 includes a proximal end 108 opposite a distal end 110 and a ramped hollow neck portion 112 disposed between the proximal end 108 and the distal end 110. The proximal end 108 of the first end 104 of the handle body 102 includes a reservoir 114 and an annular sidewall 116 defining the reservoir 114.

Preferably, the reservoir 114 has a longitudinal axis A, and the reservoir 114 is adapted to contain a gel 118. The proximal end 108 of the first end 104 of the handle body 102 includes a movable ring wall 120 which defines a central orifice 122, as shown in FIGS. 1-5. The proximal end 108 has a plunging pin 124, which operatively engages the movable ring wall 120, as shown in FIGS. 4 - 5. The plunging pin 124 is moveable in the direction of Arrow 129, which is characterized as orthogonal to Axis A, from an open position 126 (FIGS. 3 and 5) to a closed position 128 (FIG. 4).

As illustrated in FIG. 4, the plunging pin 124 obstructs the central orifice 122 of the ring wall 120 when in the closed position 128. The plunging pin 124 is moveable in the direction of Arrow 129, along an angle which is characterized as orthogonal to Axis A, as shown in FIGS. 4-5. As illustrated in FIG. 5, the plunging pin 124 unobstructs the central orifice 122 of the ring wall 120 when in the open position 126, to allow for passage of the gel 118 through the central orifice 122. When in the closed position 128, as shown in FIG. 4, the movable ring wall 120 and the plunging pin 124 are adapted for containing the gel 118 within the reservoir 114. When in the closed position 128, the movable ring wall 120 and the plunging pin 124 are also adapted for slidable movement in the direction of Arrow 125, as shown in FIG. 1. When the movable ring wall 120 and the plunging pin 124 are slide by a user in the direction of Arrow 127, along the longitudinal axis A, such slideable movement advances the gel 118 within the reservoir 114 in the direction of Arrow 127, such that the gel 118 passes through the neck 112 and through at least one or more apertures of a plurality of apertures 136 disposed at the head 130. In such manner, the gel 118 is dispensed from the head 130 of the hair edge brush device 100b.

As illustrated in FIGS. 12, the distal end 110 of the first end 104 includes a head 130 preferably having a top flat surface 132 opposite a bottom surface 134. The top flat surface 132 defines a plurality of apertures 136, which are adapted for passage of the gel 118. The bottom surface 134 has a plurality of firm bristles 138, which form an edge element 140. The edge element 140 is adapted to tame at least one or more fly-a-way hairs 142 of a user 146. The firm bristles 138 are oriented along a first axis B characterized as diagonal relative to the longitudinal axis A, respectively. The ramped hollow neck portion 112 is adapted for passage of the gel 118 from the reservoir 114 to the plurality of apertures 136 defined by the head 130. In such preferred embodiment, the second end 106 of the elongated annular handle body 102 has a proximal end 148 opposite a distal end 150. The distal end 150 of the second end 106 has a hair parting element 152, which has a top flat surface 154 opposite a curvilinear bottom surface 156. The hair parting element 152 is adapted for curling at least one or more hairs 158 of the user 146. The proximal end 108 of the first end 104 is removably connected to the proximal end 148 of the second end 106 by a snap ring connection 160.

In one embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 1-2, the distal end 110 of the first end 104 of the elongated annular handle body 102 has a flat side surface 162, which includes a plurality of comb like tines 164A that extend from the head 130 along a second axis C characterized as perpendicular relative to the longitudinal axis A.

In such embodiment, the distal end 110 of the first end 104 of the elongated annular handle body 102 further has a ramped side surface 166, which includes a plurality of comb like tines 164B that extends from the head 130 along a second axis C, which is characterized as perpendicular relative to the longitudinal axis A, as shown in FIGS. 1-2.

In another embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 6-7, the hair edge brush device 100 further includes a plunger body 168, which has a threaded outer surface 170 and the proximal end 108 of the first end 104 of the elongated annular handle body 102, which has internal threads 172 that are adapted to threadedly receive and secure the plunger body 168.

In another embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 6-7, the plunger body 168 includes a proximal insertion end 174 opposite a distal plunging end 176. The proximal insertion end 174 includes a plunging reservoir 178, which has an interior annular wall 180. The plunging reservoir 178 is adapted to contain the gel 118.

In yet another embodiment, the proximal insertion end 174 is adapted to engagingly fit within the central orifice 122 for refilling the reservoir 114 with the gel 118, as shown in FIG. 7. The distal plunging end 176 includes a plunging member 182, which is disposed within the plunging reservoir 178. In such embodiment, the plunging member 182 is adapted to closely align thread movement therein.

In one embodiment, the snap ring connection 160 includes an annular ring 184, which has a grooved surface 186 adapted for gripping by a hand 188 of the user 146, as illustrated in FIGS. 1-3.

In another embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1-2, the hair edge brush device 100 further includes a proximal tubular grip 190, which is disposed around an exterior surface 192 of the proximal end 108 of the first end 104. The proximal tubular grip 190 is adapted for gripping by a hand 188 of the user 146. One skilled in the art would understand that different forms of decoration can also be applied to the exterior surface 192 of the proximal end 108 of the first end 104.

In yet another embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 1-2, the hair edge brush device 100 further includes a distal tubular grip 194, which is disposed around an exterior surface 196 of the proximal end 148 of the second end 106. The distal tubular grip 194 is adapted for gripping by a hand 188 of the user 146. One skilled in the art would understand that different forms of decoration can also be applied to the exterior surface 196 of the proximal end 148 of the second end 106.

In one embodiment, the plurality of firm bristles 138 are arranged in side-by-side rows and columns, as shown in FIGS. 1-2. The plurality of firm bristles 138, which form the edge element 140 are boar hair.

Persons of ordinary skill in the art will realize that a logo or trademark can be applied to one or more surfaces of the elongated annular handle body 102, such as, inter alia, the exterior surface 192 of the proximal end 108 of the first end 104 and the exterior surface 196 of the proximal end 148 of the second end 106.

Referring to FIGS. 1-7, a hair edge brush device 100 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is provided. As illustrated in FIGS. 1-2, the hair edge brush device 100 has an elongated annular handle body 102, which includes a first end 104 that is opposite a second end 106. The first end 104 has a proximal end 108 opposite a distal end 110 and includes a ramped hollow neck portion 112, which is disposed between the proximal end 108 and the distal end 110. The proximal end 108 includes a reservoir 114 and an annular sidewall 116, which defines the reservoir 114. The reservoir 114 has a longitudinal axis A, which is adapted to contain a gel 118.

Preferably, the proximal end 108 of the first end 104 includes a movable ring wall 120, which defines a central orifice 122. As shown in FIG. 5, the movable ring wall 120 defines an interior passageway 198. The proximal end 108 of the first end 104 includes a plunging pin 124, which operatively engages the interior passageway 198 of the movable ring wall 120. As illustrated in FIG. 5, the plunging pin 124 is slidably moveable within the interior passageway 198 from an open position 126 to a closed position 128. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the plunging pin 124 obstructs the central orifice 122 of the movable ring wall 120 when in the closed position 128. In such embodiment, the plunging pin 124 unobstructs the central orifice 122 of the movable ring wall 120 when in the open position 126 to allow for passage of the gel 118 through the central orifice 122, such that in the closed position 128 the movable ring wall 120 and the plunging pin 124 are adapted to contain the gel 118 within the reservoir 114. When in the closed position 128, the movable ring wall 120 and the plunging pin 124 are also adapted for slidable movement along the longitudinal axis A for advancing the gel 118 along the longitudinal axis A of the reservoir 114. The distal end 110 of the first end 104 includes a head 130, which includes a top flat surface 132 that is opposite a bottom surface 134 and a flat side surface 162 that is opposite a ramped side surface 166. The top flat surface 132 defines a plurality of apertures 136, which is adapted for passage of the gel 118.

Preferably, the bottom surface 134 includes a plurality of firm bristles 138, which form an edge element 140 that is adapted to tame at least one or more fly-a-way hairs 142 of a user 146, as illustrated in FIGS. 1-2. The plurality of firm bristles 138 are oriented along a first axis B, which is characterized as diagonal relative to the longitudinal axis A, respectively. The flat side surface 162 includes a plurality of comb like tines 164A, which extend from the head 130 along a second axis C, which is characterized as perpendicular relative to the longitudinal axis A. The ramped side surface 166 includes a plurality of comb like tines 164B, which extend from the head 130 along the second axis C, which is characterized as perpendicular relative to the longitudinal axis A.

In such embodiment, the ramped hollow neck portion 112 is adapted for passage of the gel 118 from the reservoir 114 to the plurality of apertures 136, which are defined by the head 130. The second end 106 of the elongated annular handle body 102 has a proximal end 148 opposite a distal end 150. The distal end 150 includes a hair parting element 152, which has a top flat surface 154 opposite a curvilinear bottom surface 156. The hair parting element 152 is adapted for curling at least one or more hairs 158 of the user 146. In such preferred embodiment, the proximal end 108 of the first end 104 of the elongated annular handle body 102 is removably connected to the proximal end 148 of the second end 106 of the elongated annular handle body 102 through a snap ring connection 160.

In one embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 6-7, the hair edge brush device 100 further includes a plunger body 168, which has a threaded outer surface 170. The proximal end 108 of the first end 104 of the elongated annular handle body 102 includes internal threads 172, which are adapted to threadedly receive and secure the plunger body 168.

In another embodiment, the plunger body 168 includes a plunging reservoir 178, which has an interior annular wall 180 and the plunging reservoir 178 is adapted to contain the gel 118, as illustrated in FIG. 6.

In yet another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the plunger body 168 includes a proximal insertion end 174 that is opposite a distal plunging end 176. The proximal insertion end 174 is adapted to engagingly fit within the central orifice 122 for refilling the reservoir with the gel 118. The distal plunging end 176 includes a plunging member 182, which is disposed within the plunging reservoir 178. The plunging member 182 is adapted to closely align with the interior annular wall 180 upon annular movement therein.

In one embodiment, the snap ring connection 160 includes an annular ring 184, shown in FIGS. 1-2, which has a grooved surface 186 adapted for gripping by a hand 188 of the user 146.

In another embodiment, the hair edge brush device 100 further includes a proximal tubular grip 190, which is disposed around an exterior surface 192 of the proximal end 108 of the first end 104. The proximal tubular grip 190 is adapted for gripping by a hand 188 of the user 146, as illustrated in FIGS. 1-2. One skilled in the art would understand that different forms of decoration can also be applied to the exterior surface 192 of the proximal end 108 of the first end 104.

In yet another embodiment, the hair edge brush device 100 further includes a distal tubular grip 194, which is disposed around an exterior surface 196 of the proximal end 148 of the second end 106, as shown in FIGS. 1-2. The distal tubular grip 194 is adapted for gripping by a hand 188 of the user 146. One skilled in the art would understand that different forms of decoration can also be applied to the exterior surface 196 of the proximal end 108 of the second end 106.

As illustrated in FIGS. 1-7, the basic constructional details and principles of operation of other preferred embodiments of a hair edge brush device 100 of the invention are discussed.

In one such preferred embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1-2, the hair edge brush device 100 includes an elongated annular handle body 102, which has a first end 104 that is opposite a second end 106. The first end 104 includes a proximal end 108 that is opposite a distal end 110 and a ramped hollow neck portion 112, which is disposed between the proximal end 108 and the distal end 110. The proximal end 108 includes a reservoir 114 and an annular sidewall 116, which defines the reservoir 114. The reservoir 114 has a longitudinal axis A and is adapted to contain a gel 118. In such preferred embodiment, the proximal end 108 includes a movable ring wall 120, which defines a central orifice 122. The proximal end 108 has a plunging pin 124, which operatively engages the movable ring wall 120. The plunging pin 124 is moveable from an open position 126 to a closed position 128. The plunging pin 124 obstructs the central orifice 122 of the moveable ring wall 120 when in the closed position 128, as shown in FIG. 4. The plunging pin 124 unobstructs the central orifice 122 of the movable ring wall 120 when in the open position 126 to allow for passage of the gel 118 through the central orifice 122, as illustrated in FIG. 5. When in the closed position 128 the movable ring wall 120 and the plunging pin 124 are adapted to contain the gel 118 within the reservoir 114. When in the closed position 128 the movable ring wall 120 and the plunging pin 124 are also adapted for slidable movement along the longitudinal axis A for advancing the gel 118 along the longitudinal axis A of the reservoir 114.

In such preferred embodiment, the distal end 110 of the first end 104 includes a head 130, as shown in FIGS. 1-2. The head 130 has a top flat surface 132 that is opposite a bottom surface 134. The top flat surface 132 defines a plurality of apertures 136, which are adapted for passage of the gel 118. The bottom surface 134 has a plurality of firm bristles 138, which form an edge element 140 that is adapted to tame at least one or more fly-a-way hairs 142 of a user 146. The plurality of firm bristles 138 are oriented along a first axis B, which is characterized as diagonal relative to the longitudinal axis A.

As can be seen in FIGS. 1-2, the ramped hollow neck portion 112 is adapted for passage of the gel 118 from the reservoir 114 to the plurality of apertures 136, which are defined by the head 130. In such preferred embodiment, the second end 106 of the elongated annular handle body 102 includes a proximal end 148 that is opposite a distal end 150. The distal end 150 includes a hair parting element 152, which has a top flat surface 154 that is opposite a curvilinear bottom surface 156.

As can be seen in FIGS. 1-3, the hair parting element 152 is adapted for curling at least one or more hairs 158 of the user 146. Preferably, the proximal end 108 of the first end 104 is removably connected to the proximal end 148 of the second end 106 by a snap ring connection 160. As illustrated in FIGS. 6-7, a plunger body 168 is provided that includes a proximal insertion end 174 which is opposite a distal plunging end 176. The proximal insertion end 174 includes a plunging reservoir 178, which has an interior annular wall 180. The plunging reservoir 178 is adapted to contain the gel 118. Preferably, the proximal insertion end 174 includes a threaded outer surface 170. The proximal end 108 of the first end 104 of the elongated annular handle body 102 preferably includes internal threads 172, which are adapted to threadedly receive and secure the plunger body 168. The proximal insertion end 174 is adapted to engagingly fit within the central orifice 122 for refilling the reservoir 114 with the gel 118, as can be seen in FIGS. 4-7. The distal plunging end 176 includes a plunging member 182, which is disposed within the plunging reservoir 178. The plunging member 182 is adapted to closely align with the interior annular wall 180 upon annular movement therein.

In one embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1-2, the distal end 110 of the first end 104 of the elongated annular handle body 102 has a flat side surface 162, which includes a plurality of comb like tines 164 extending from the head 130 along a second axis C that is characterized as perpendicular relative to the longitudinal axis A.

In another embodiment, the distal end 110 of the first end 104 of the elongated annular handle body 102 has a ramped side surface 166, which includes a plurality of comb like tines 164 extending from the head 130 along the second axis C, which is characterized as perpendicular relative to the longitudinal axis A, as illustrated in FIGS. 1-2.

In yet another embodiment, the snap ring connection 160 has an annular ring 184, as shown in FIGS. 1-3 and 7, that preferably has a grooved surface 186 that is adapted for gripping by a hand 188 of the user 146.

In one preferred embodiment, the hair edge brush device 100 further includes a proximal tubular grip 190 that is disposed around an exterior surface 192 of the proximal end 108 of the first end 104, as illustrated in FIGS. 1-3 and 7. The proximal tubular grip 190 is adapted for gripping by a hand 188 of the user 146. One skilled in the art would understand that different forms of decoration can also be applied to the exterior surface 192 of the proximal end 108 of the first end 104.

In another embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1-3 and 7, the hair edge brush device 100 further includes a distal tubular grip 194, which is disposed around an exterior surface 196 of the proximal end 148 of the second end 106. The distal tubular grip 194 is adapted for gripping by a hand 188 of the user 146. One skilled in the art would understand that different forms of decoration can also be applied to the exterior surface 196 of the proximal end 148 of the second end 106.

In yet another embodiment, the plurality of firm bristles 138 are arranged in side-by-side rows and columns, as illustrated in FIGS. 1-2. Preferably, the plurality of firm bristles 138, which forms the edge element 140 are boar hair.

All U.S. patents and publications identified herein are incorporated in their entirety by reference thereto.

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1. A hair edge brush device comprising: an elongated annular handle body having a first end opposite a second end, said first end comprising a proximal end opposite a distal end and a ramped hollow neck portion disposed between the proximal end and the distal end;said proximal end comprising a reservoir and an annular sidewall defining said reservoir, said reservoir having a longitudinal axis, said reservoir adapted to contain a gel;said proximal end comprising a movable ring wall defining a central orifice, said proximal end comprising a plunging pin operatively engaging said movable ring wall, said plunging pin being moveable from an open position to a closed position, wherein the plunging pin obstructs said central orifice of the movable ring wall when in the closed position, wherein the plunging pin unobstructs said central orifice of the ring wall when in the open position to allow for passage of said gel through said central orifice, such that in the closed position said movable ring wall and said plunging pin are adapted for containing said gel within said reservoir and are adapted for slidable movement along the longitudinal axis for advancing said gel along said longitudinal axis of the reservoir;said distal end comprising a head having a top flat surface opposite a bottom surface, said top flat surface defining a plurality of apertures adapted for passage of the gel, said bottom surface having a plurality of firm bristles forming an edge element adapted to tame at least one or more fly-a-way hairs of a user, said plurality of firm bristles respectively oriented along a first axis characterized as diagonal relative to the longitudinal axis, wherein said ramped hollow neck portion is adapted for passage of the gel from the reservoir to the plurality of apertures defined by the head;the second end comprising a proximal end opposite a distal end, said distal end comprising a hair parting element, said hair parting element having a top flat surface opposite a curvilinear bottom surface, wherein said hair parting element adapted for curling at least one or more hairs of the user; andsaid proximal end of the first end removably connected to said proximal end of the second end by a snap ring connection.
2. The hair edge brush device of claim 1, wherein the distal end of the first end of the elongated annular handle body having a flat side surface comprising a plurality of comb like tines extending from said head along a second axis characterized as perpendicular relative to the longitudinal axis.
3. The hair edge brush device of claim 2, wherein the distal end of the first end of the elongated annular handle body having a ramped side surface comprising a plurality of comb like tines extending from said head along the second axis characterized as perpendicular relative to the longitudinal axis.
4. The hair edge brush device of claim 1, further comprising a plunger body having a threaded outer surface, wherein the proximal end of the first end of the elongated annular handle body comprises internal threads adapted to threadedly receive and secure the plunger body.
5. The hair edge brush device of claim 4, wherein said plunger body comprising a proximal insertion end opposite a distal plunging end, said proximal insertion end comprising a plunging reservoir having an interior annular wall, said plunging reservoir adapted to contain the gel.
6. The hair edge brush device of claim 5, wherein said proximal insertion end adapted to engagingly fit the central orifice for refilling the reservoir with the gel, wherein said distal plunging end comprises a plunging member disposed within the plunging reservoir, said plunging member adapted to closely align with the interior annular wall upon annular movement therein.
7. The hair edge brush device of claim 1, wherein the snap ring connection comprises an annular ring having a grooved surface adapted for gripping by a hand of the user.
8. The hair edge brush device of claim 1, further comprising a proximal tubular grip disposed around an exterior surface of the proximal end of the first end, said proximal tubular grip adapted for gripping by a hand of the user.
9. The hair edge brush device of claim 1, further comprising a distal tubular grip disposed around an exterior surface of the proximal end of the second end, said tubular grip adapted for gripping by a hand of the user.
10. The hair edge brush device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of firm bristles are arranged in side-by-side rows and columns, said plurality of firm bristles forming the edge element are boar hair.
11. A hair edge brush device comprising: an elongated annular handle body having a first end opposite a second end, said first end comprising a proximal end opposite a distal end and a ramped hollow neck portion disposed between the proximal end and the distal end;said proximal end comprising a reservoir and an annular sidewall defining said reservoir, said reservoir having a longitudinal axis, said reservoir adapted to contain a gel; said proximal end comprising a movable ring wall defining a central orifice, saidmovable ring wall defining an interior passageway, the proximal end comprising a plunging pin operatively engaging the interior passageway of said movable ring wall, said plunging pin being slidably moveable within the interior passageway from an open position to a closed position, wherein the plunging pin obstructs said central orifice of the ring wall when in the closed position, wherein the plunging pin unobstructs said central orifice of the ring wall when in the open position to allow for passage of said gel through said central orifice, such that in the closed position said movable ring wall and said plunging pin are adapted for containing said gel within said reservoir and are adapted for slidable movement along the longitudinal axis for advancing said gel along said longitudinal axis of the reservoir;said distal end comprising a head having a top flat surface opposite a bottom surface and a flat side surface opposite a ramped side surface, said top flat surface defining a plurality of apertures adapted for passage of the gel, said bottom surface having a plurality of firm bristles forming an edge element adapted to tame at least one or more fly-a-way hairs of a user, said plurality of firm bristles respectively oriented along a first axis characterized as diagonal relative to the longitudinal axis, said flat side surface comprising a plurality of comb like tines extending from said head along a second axis characterized as perpendicular relative to the longitudinal axis, said ramped side surface comprising a plurality of comb like tines extending from said head along a the second axis characterized as perpendicular relative to the longitudinal axis, wherein said ramped hollow neck portion is adapted for passage of the gel from the reservoir to the plurality of aperture defined by the head;the second end of the elongated annular handle body comprising a proximal end opposite a distal end, said distal end comprising a hair parting element, said hair parting element having a top flat surface opposite a curvilinear bottom surface, wherein said hair parting element adapted for curling one or more hairs of the user; andsaid proximal end of the first end of the elongated annular handle body removably connected to said proximal end of the second end of the elongated annular handle body by a snap ring connection.
12. The hair edge brush device of claim 11, further comprising a plunger body having a threaded outer surface, wherein the proximal end of the first end of the elongated annular handle body comprises internal threads adapted to threadedly receive and secure the plunger body.
13. The hair edge brush device of claim 12, wherein said plunger body comprising a plunging reservoir having an interior annular wall, said plunging reservoir adapted to contain the gel.
14. The hair edge brush device of claim 13, wherein the plunger body comprises a proximal insertion end opposite a distal plunging end, said proximal insertion end adapted to engagingly fit the central orifice for refilling the reservoir with the gel, wherein said distal plunging end comprises a plunging member disposed within the plunging reservoir, said plunging member adapted to closely align with the interior annular wall upon annular movement therein.
15. The hair edge brush device of claim 11, wherein the snap ring connection comprises an annular ring having a grooved surface adapted for gripping by a hand of the user.
16. The hair edge brush device of claim 11, further comprising a proximal tubular grip disposed around an exterior surface of the proximal end of the first end, said proximal tubular grip adapted for gripping by a hand of the user.
17. The hair edge brush device of claim 11, further comprising a distal tubular grip disposed around an exterior surface of the proximal end of the second end, said distal tubular grip adapted for gripping by a hand of the user.
18. The hair edge brush device of claim 11, wherein the plurality of firm bristles are arranged in side-by-side rows and columns, said plurality of firm bristles forming the edge element are boar hair.
19. A hair edge brush device comprising: an elongated annular handle body having a first end opposite a second end, said first end comprising a proximal end opposite a distal end and a ramped hollow neck portion disposed between the proximal end and the distal end; said proximal end comprising a reservoir and an annular sidewall defining said reservoir, said reservoir having a longitudinal axis, said reservoir adapted to contain a gel;said proximal end comprising a movable ring wall defining a central orifice, said proximal end comprising a plunging pin operatively engaging said movable ring wall, said plunging pin being moveable from an open position to a closed position, wherein the plunging pin obstructs said central orifice of the ring wall when in the closed position, wherein the plunging pin unobstructs said central orifice of the ring wall when in the open position to allow for passage of said gel through said central orifice, such that in the closed position said movable ring wall and said plunging pin are adapted for containing said gel within said reservoir and are adapted for slidable movement along the longitudinal axis for advancing said gel along said longitudinal axis of the reservoir;said distal end comprising a head having a top flat surface opposite a bottom surface, said top flat surface defining a plurality of apertures adapted for passage of the gel, said bottom surface having a plurality of firm bristles forming an edge element adapted to tame at least one or more fly-a-way hairs of a user, said plurality of firm bristles respectively oriented along a first axis characterized as diagonal relative to the longitudinal axis, wherein said ramped hollow neck portion is adapted for passage of the gel from the reservoir to the plurality of aperture defined by the head;the second end comprising a proximal end opposite a distal end, said distal end comprising a hair parting element, said hair parting element having a top flat surface opposite a curvilinear bottom surface, wherein said hair parting element adapted for curling at least one or more hairs of the user;said proximal end of the first end removably connected to said proximal end of the second end by a snap ring connection; anda plunger body comprising a proximal insertion end opposite a distal plunging end, said proximal insertion end comprising a plunging reservoir having an interior annular wall, said plunging reservoir adapted to contain the gel, the proximal insertion end comprising a threaded outer surface, wherein the proximal end of the first end of the elongated annular handle body comprises internal threads adapted to threadedly receive and secure the plunger body; said proximal insertion end adapted to engagingly fit the central orifice for refilling the reservoir with the gel, wherein said distal plunging end comprises a plunging member disposed within the plunging reservoir, said plunging member adapted to closely align with the interior annular wall upon annular movement therein.
20. The hair edge brush device of claim 19, wherein the distal end of the first end of the elongated annular handle body having a flat side surface comprising a plurality of comb like tines extending from said head along a second axis characterized as perpendicular relative to the longitudinal axis.
21. The hair edge brush device of claim 20, wherein the distal end of the first end of the elongated annular handle body having a ramped side surface comprising a plurality of comb like tines extending from said head along the second axis characterized as perpendicular relative to the longitudinal axis.
22. The hair edge brush device of claim 19, wherein the snap ring connection comprises an annular ring having a grooved surface adapted for gripping by a hand of the user.
23. The hair edge brush device of claim 19, further comprising a proximal tubular grip disposed around an exterior surface of the proximal end of the first end, said proximal tubular grip adapted for gripping by a hand of the user.
24. The hair edge brush device of claim 19, further comprising a distal tubular grip disposed around an exterior surface of the proximal end of the second end, said distal tubular grip adapted for gripping by a hand of the user.
25. The hair edge brush device of claim 19, wherein the plurality of firm bristles are arranged in side-by-side rows and columns, said plurality of firm bristles forming the edge element are boar hair.

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