US20210100337A1

US20210100337A1 - Multifunctional cosmetology table

Info

Publication number: US20210100337A1
Application number: US17/060,899
Authority: US
Inventors: John Taylor; Fred Hein
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2019-10-03
Filing date: 2020-10-01
Publication date: 2021-04-08

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a cosmetology table. In one aspect, the cosmetology table includes a tabletop having a recessed portion at a top side of the tabletop and a protrusive lip at a bottom portion of the tabletop, a base, and a support post connected between the tabletop and the base. The tabletop can be tilted at one or more predetermined angles relative to a horizon plane.

Description

RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/909,919, filed on Oct. 3, 2020, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.
This application relates to U.S. Design patent application No. 29/665,511, filed on Oct. 4, 2018, entitled “Multifunctional Cosmetology Table,” and issued as U.S. Design Pat. No. D898,291, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates to a cosmetology table. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a cosmetology table having multiple functions.

BACKGROUND

Currently, there are no appropriate tools to assist a cosmetologist to easily perform works on a client's hair (such as, applying hair dye). Oftentimes, the cosmetologist needs to perform hair works while holding the client's hair by hands in the air. Accordingly, there is a need to develop a cosmetology table that can assist the cosmetologist's works.

SUMMARY

In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a cosmetology table, comprising: a tabletop having a recessed portion at a top side of the tabletop and a protrusive lip at a bottom portion of the tabletop; a base; and a support post connected between the tabletop and the base; wherein the tabletop is tilted at one or more predetermined angles relative to a horizon plane.
In one embodiment, the cosmetology table further comprises a trim protector on an edge of the recessed portion.
In one embodiment, the cosmetology table further comprises an inclination adjustment mechanism attached to a rear surface of the tabletop.
In one embodiment, the cosmetology table further comprises one or more towel hangers attached to the bottom side of tabletop.
In one embodiment, the cosmetology table further comprises one or more object holders attached to left or right sides of tabletop.
In one embodiment, the cosmetology table further comprises a plurality of wheels attached to a bottom surface of the base and one or more brakes connected to the wheels.
In one embodiment, a length of the support post is adjustable.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a multifunctional cosmetology table in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the multifunctional cosmetology table as shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the multifunctional cosmetology table as shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a right-side elevational view of the multifunctional cosmetology table as shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 5. is a left-side elevational view of the multifunctional cosmetology table as shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the multifunctional cosmetology table as shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the multifunctional cosmetology table as shown in FIG. 1.

FIGS. 8 through 14 illustrate various views of an object holder of the multifunctional cosmetology table as shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Referring to FIGS. 1 through 7, there are illustrated various views of a multifunctional cosmetology table 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Cosmetology table 100 allows a cosmetologist to more efficiently perform works on a client's hair (for example, apply highlighter, balayage, keratin smoothing, chemical hair relaxer, etc. to the hair). Cosmetology table 100 can also conveniently hold tools (such as combs, scissors, air blowers, etc.) for the cosmetologist.
As shown in FIGS. 1 through 7, cosmetology table 100 comprises a tabletop 100, a support post 200, a basket 300 (optional), and a base 400. In one embodiment, tabletop 100 includes a recessed portion 110, a trim protector 115 on an edge of recessed portion 110, an inclination adjustment mechanism 140 attached to a rear surface of tabletop 100, and a protrusive lip 150 at the bottom side of tabletop 100. In one embodiment, tabletop 100 has a smooth upper surface, such that a cosmetologist can easily perform work on the client's hair. Tabletop 100 can be made of a stainless-steel material or covered by a thin sheet of stainless-steel material having a smooth/polished surface. It is appreciated that the tabletop 100 can be made of or covered by any other suitable materials, such that its upper surface is not easily stained by or reacted with hair care chemicals.
In one embodiment, tabletop 100 optionally includes one or more towel hangers 120 attached to a bottom side of tabletop 100 and/or one or more object holders 130 attached to left and right sides of tabletop 100. It is appreciated that towel hanger 120 and/or object holders 130 can be attached to any appropriate locations of tabletop 100.
In one embodiment, recessed portion 110 is configured to receive the client's neck so as to place the client's hair on a top surface 120 of tabletop 100. Trim protector 115 can be made of a soft material (e.g., rubber, foamy plastic, and the like) so as to enhance the client's comfort level when the cosmetologist performs works on the client's hair. Protrusive lip 150 can stop excessive liquid material (e.g., color liquid, and the like) applied to the client's hair from running to the floor.
As shown in FIGS. 3, 4, and 5, tabletop 100 is connected to one end of support post 200 and is pivotable about a pin 500. Inclination adjustment mechanism 140 may include one or more arc-shaped bars having a plurality of positioning points, such that tabletop 100 can be tilted about pin 500 relative to a horizontal plane and locked in position at various pre-determined angles α (e.g., 30 degrees, 45 degrees, and 60 degrees) in accordance with the positioning points. The other end of support post 200 is mechanically coupled to base 400. Basket 300 may be optionally formed on base 400 to hold additional tools for the cosmetologist, with support post 200 passing through its center. It is appreciated that other suitable inclination adjustment mechanisms may be used to change the inclination angle α of tabletop 100. In one embodiment, the length of support post 200 can be adjusted to change the height of cosmetology table 100.
In one embodiment, base 400 may include a plurality of wheels 410 and one or more brakes 420 for stopping wheels 410 from further rotation. A cosmetologist can then roll out cosmetology table 100 proximate to a salon chair where a client sits and stabilize cosmetology table 100 using brakes 420 whenever needed. Additionally, one or more electrical power outlets (not shown) may be provided on base 400 to supply power (either from a battery on base 400 or from a wall outlet) for the cosmetologist's electric tools.
Referring to FIGS. 8 through 14, there is illustrated various views of object holder 130 of multifunctional cosmetology table 100 as shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, object holder 130 includes a bottom through hole 132 for receiving, for example, an air blower, and a plurality of side openings 134. Object holder 130 may additionally include a coupling mechanism 136 through which object holder 130 can be attached to a side of tabletop 100. It is appreciated that object holder 130 can be made of a metal or a plastic material.
For the purposes of describing and defining the present disclosure, it is noted that terms of degree (e.g., “substantially,” “slightly,” “about,” “comparable,” etc.) may be utilized herein to represent the inherent degree of uncertainty that may be attributed to any quantitative comparison, value, measurement, or other representation. Such terms of degree may also be utilized herein to represent the degree by which a quantitative representation may vary from a stated reference (e.g., about 10% or less) without resulting in a change in the basic function of the subject matter at issue. Unless otherwise stated herein, any numerical values appeared in this specification are deemed modified by a term of degree thereby reflecting their intrinsic uncertainty.
Although various embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail herein, one of ordinary skill in the art would readily appreciate modifications and other embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as stated in the appended claims.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A cosmetology table, comprising:

a tabletop having a recessed portion at a top side of the tabletop configured to receive a client's neck;

a base; and

a support post connected between the tabletop and the base;

wherein the tabletop is tilted at one or more predetermined angles relative to a horizontal plane.

2. The cosmetology table of claim 1, further comprising a trim protector on an edge of the recessed portion.

3. The cosmetology table of claim 1, further comprising an inclination adjustment mechanism attached to a rear surface of the tabletop.

4. The cosmetology table of claim 1, further comprising one or more towel hangers attached to the bottom side of the tabletop.

5. The cosmetology table of claim 1, further comprising one or more object holders attached to left or right sides of the tabletop.

6. The cosmetology table of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of wheels attached to a bottom surface of the base and one or more brakes connected to the wheels.

7. The cosmetology table of claim 1, wherein a length of the support post is adjustable.

8. The cosmetology table of claim 1, wherein the tabletop is made of stainless steel and comprises a smooth upper surface.

9. The cosmetology table of claim 1, wherein the tabletop is covered by a thin sheet of stainless steel having a smooth upper surface.

10. The cosmetology table of claim 1, wherein the tabletop comprises a protrusive lip at a bottom portion of the tabletop.

11. The cosmetology table of claim 1, wherein the tabletop comprises a smooth upper surface.

12. A cosmetology table, comprising:

a support post connected to the tabletop, wherein a length of the support post is adjustable; and

an inclination mechanism such that the tabletop is tiltable about a first end of the support post relative to a horizontal plane.

13. The cosmetology table of claim 12, further comprising a base mechanically coupled to a second end of the support post opposing the first end.

14. The cosmetology table of claim 12, wherein the tabletop comprises a smooth upper surface.

15. The cosmetology table of claim 12, wherein the tabletop is made of a material inactive with hair care chemicals.

16. The cosmetology table of claim 12, wherein the tabletop comprises a protrusive lip at a bottom portion of the tabletop.

17. The cosmetology table of claim 12, further comprising a soft material on an edge of the recessed portion to enhance the client's comfort level.

18. The cosmetology table of claim 12, further comprising one or more object holders attached to a side of the tabletop.

19. A cosmetology table, comprising:

a tabletop having a recessed portion at a side of the tabletop for receiving a client's neck;

an inclination mechanism attached to a rear surface of the tabletop to define an inclination angle of the tabletop relative to a horizontal plane; and

a support post having an adjustable length, a first end of the support post being connected to the tabletop through the inclination mechanism;

wherein the tabletop is tilted about the first end of the support post at the inclination angle.

20. The cosmetology table of claim 19, wherein the inclination angle ranges from about 30 degrees to about 60 degrees.