EP3050458B1 - Suction device for removing parasites from hair - Google Patents

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EP3050458B1
EP3050458B1 EP14848993.3A EP14848993A EP3050458B1 EP 3050458 B1 EP3050458 B1 EP 3050458B1 EP 14848993 A EP14848993 A EP 14848993A EP 3050458 B1 EP3050458 B1 EP 3050458B1
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Mª Cristina FALOMIR BALLESTER
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D24/00—Hair combs for care of the hair; Accessories therefor
    • A45D24/32—Combs with suction appliance
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D24/00—Hair combs for care of the hair; Accessories therefor
    • A45D24/30—Combs specially adapted for removing dirt or grease
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L7/00—Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposes; Tables with suction openings for cleaning purposes; Containers for cleaning articles by suction; Suction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushes; Suction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
    • A47L7/0085—Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposes; Tables with suction openings for cleaning purposes; Containers for cleaning articles by suction; Suction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushes; Suction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids adapted for special purposes not related to cleaning
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L7/00—Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposes; Tables with suction openings for cleaning purposes; Containers for cleaning articles by suction; Suction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushes; Suction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
    • A47L7/009—Details of suction cleaner tools for additional purposes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/10—Filters; Dust separators; Dust removal; Automatic exchange of filters
    • A47L9/102—Dust separators
    • A47L9/104—Means for intercepting small objects
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/10—Filters; Dust separators; Dust removal; Automatic exchange of filters
    • A47L9/12—Dry filters
    • A47L9/122—Dry filters flat

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  • the present invention belongs to the field of hygiene and health and, more specifically, to apparatuses or devices for treating pediculosis, specially adapted for vacuuming or suctioning parasites present in hair, such as lice, nits or similar.
  • the object of the present invention is a vacuum device for effectively and quickly removing any type of parasite present in hair, all in a clean and innocuous manner for the patient.
  • the pediculicidal treatments that currently exist on the market do not make it possible to completely and effectively eradicate parasites (lice, nits or similar); additionally, the conventional products used are highly toxic and harmful to health, and can even build up tolerance in patients due to the continued use thereof. It is an acknowledged fact that the use of said products (pills, special lotions, etc.) is not free from complications and may even be contraindicated in young children.
  • EP1036522 and US1597855 disclose vacuum devices suitable for removing parasites from hair.
  • the present invention makes it possible to solve the aforementioned drawbacks by means of a vacuum device for removing parasites (nits, lice, etc.) from hair, which enables the effective, simple and quick removal of any type of parasite present in hair, all in a clean and innocuous manner for the patient, preventing said parasites from having to be manually removed, while preventing the hair from being suctioned and damaged.
  • the vacuum device described herein applies to both long and short hair, regardless of its nature, whether straight or curly.
  • the vacuum device of the invention is defined in claim 1 and basically comprises a hollow main body, preferably with a tubular and ergonomic configuration, having a mouth for coupling to a conventional domestic vacuum cleaner; and at least one pair of combs arranged substantially parallel and facing each other, each of which having a plurality of bristles or teeth with a different inter-bristle space and number of bristles for each comb, such that at least one first comb of the aforementioned combs is configured to facilitate combing and retention of hair without being suctioned and wherein a second comb is configured to allow the dragging and retention of the parasites in the hair for suctioning them using a domestic vacuum cleaner.
  • the vacuum device of the invention comprises two rows of facing combs, which are convergent therebetween, their bristles being inclined at a certain angle with their tips closer together with respect to their bases. This angular layout facilitates the combing, retention and elimination of parasites, preventing damage to the hair.
  • conventional domestic vacuum cleaners are equipped with an internal bag or sack where all the suctioned material is deposited, due to which the suctioned parasites may be removed and disposed of in a clean and safe manner.
  • the first comb has a wider inter-bristle space with respect to the second comb, thereby enabling said first comb to retain the hair without tangling or suctioning it, allowing only the parasites to pass, which will subsequently be collected by the second comb. Therefore, the first comb (having a greater inter-bristle space) has the function of facilitating combing and retention of the hair so that it does not become tangled or suctioned; whereas the second comb (having a smaller inter-bristle space) enables the proper dragging and retention of the parasites in the hair for final suctioning thereof through the vacuum tube or hose.
  • the vacuum device may additionally comprise a removable grille that functions in the manner of a filter and which can easily be extracted for removing and disposing of the nits and parasites.
  • said removable grille may additionally comprise a magnifying lid that facilitates the visualisation of the parasites and nits removed from the scalp, as well as ensuring that they have been completely eliminated on not observing their presence, which will avoid prolonging the patient's concerns and doubts.
  • Figure 1 shows the vacuum device (1) for removing parasites from hair object of the invention, which comprises:
  • the first comb (20) has a wider inter-bristle space (E1) with respect to the second comb (30), thereby facilitating combing and preventing the hair from being suctioned, letting only the parasites pass.
  • the second comb (30) has a smaller inter-bristle space (E2) with respect to that existing in the first comb (20), said second comb (30) having a larger number of bristles (31) with a smaller cross-section and diameter with respect to the bristles (21) of the first comb (20), whereupon said bristles (31) are closer together.
  • This special arrangement of the bristles (21, 31) with different inter-bristle space (E1, E2) favours the aforementioned functions for each of the combs (20, 30): combing, retention of the hair and passage of the parasites for the first comb (20); and dragging and final suction of the parasites through the vacuum (A) as represented by figure 4 , for the second comb (30).
  • the mouth (11) of the hollow main body (10) is made of flexible material enables it to be coupled to the hoses or tubes of vacuum cleaners (A) of different dimensions, formats and commercial brands, endowing the vacuum device (1) described herein with a universal nature.
  • the vacuum device (1) additionally comprises a lid (40) dimensionally adapted to be fitted to the first comb (20), the comb having greater inter-bristle space (E1), thereby annulling its action and actuating the second comb (30) only in this case.
  • a lid (40) dimensionally adapted to be fitted to the first comb (20), the comb having greater inter-bristle space (E1), thereby annulling its action and actuating the second comb (30) only in this case.
  • the vacuum device (1) may comprise a slot (50) having a gradual opening to allow the adjustment of the suctioning power or force of the vacuum cleaner (A), said slot (50) also having a microparticle filter (51) to prevent parasites from escaping.
  • the vacuum device (1) may further comprise a removable grille (60), shown in figure 6 , which also has a filter (61) that transversely crosses the hollow main body (10) for the subsequent removal and disposal of the suctioned nits and parasites.
  • Said removable grille (60) may be disposable or reusable, with or without a magnifying lid for visualising the parasites removed.
  • a vacuum device (1) of an innocuous and eco-friendly nature is provided, with access to any part of the scalp, regardless of the length or hair type of the infested person, allowing the collection by retention and removal by suction of the parasites, achieving total eradication thereof all at once, wherein it can be used both therapeutically in infested persons and prophylactically regardless of age or sex.

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ES201331102U ES1094613Y (es) 2013-09-25 2013-09-25 Dispositivo aspirador para la eliminación de parásitos presentes en el cabello.
PCT/ES2014/070723 WO2015044489A1 (es) 2013-09-25 2014-09-25 Dispositivo aspirador para la eliminación de parásitos en el cabello

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