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- the present invention relates generally to hairstyling devices.
- the present invention relates to devices for styling baby hairs.
- Baby hairs are in the midst of a resurgence. Baby hairs are very fine, delicate, and thinly textured hair strands located at the edges of a person's hairline. Particularly within the African American, Latinx, and other communities of color, baby hairs feature prominently in hairstyling, especially in relation to hair beautification, treatment products, customizing of wigs, etc. With their resurgence and emerging interests, baby hairs enjoy many fashionable and artful styles. For example, baby hairs can be slicked down or gelled to lay flat, or styled to create swirls, spirals, wave-like patterns, and many others.
- FIG. 1 is an illustration of several exemplary baby hair styles 100 , 102 , and 103 .
- a tail comb, or rat tail comb is the professional hair stylist most popular tool for creating fashionable and artful baby hair styles.
- FIG. 2 is an illustration of several conventional baby-hair brushes and combs available at local retailers.
- a rat tail comb 200 includes a sharp tip 202 for parting hair and to pull out the baby hair to begin the styling process.
- a brush/comb combination (i.e., a top portion) 203 is provided at another end of the rat tail comb 200 for styling purposes, such as forming shapes with the baby hair.
- a rat tail comb 204 that includes a sharp tip 206 , along with a comb 207 .
- the sharp tips 202 and 206 of the rat tail combs 200 and 204 are prone to breakage and other types of damage.
- the sharp tips 202 and 206 are also frequent sources of damage to garment pockets and purse linings, while being carried. They can also pose a danger to the user.
- a third conventional tool is a styling comb 208 .
- the styling comb 208 includes a brush 210 at one and a comb 212 at the other end.
- the styling comb 208 is devoid of the sharp tips seen in the tail comb 200 and the rat tail comb 204 .
- a user in possession of the styling comb 208 would likely need an additional tool, such as a rat tail comb, for parting the hair and pulling out the baby hairs.
- a toothbrush In a pinch, professional stylists and self-stylists may substitute use of a toothbrush, a large comb, or an oversized brush to shape and lay down the baby hair.
- many self-stylists traditionally use a human digit, such as their finger, to press the baby hairs down to form shapes, such as the shapes shown in FIG. 1 .
- the finger for example, can emulate the functionality of the top portion of the comb (e.g., the top portion 203 of the tail comb 200 ).
- One of the problems with using a human finger as a tool for styling baby hairs is that conditioning gels and other hair treatments can cause the baby hairs to stick to the skin of the finger. Accordingly, several different types of tools, such as brushes, toothbrushes, and regular baby hairbrushes, are needed to begin and complete the baby hair styling process in an efficient and satisfactory manner.
- the embodiments featured herein help solve or mitigate the above noted deficiencies as well as other issues known in the art. For example, what is needed are convenient methods and systems for efficiently, satisfactorily, and safely styling baby hairs.
- Tools constructed in accordance with the embodiments provide a baby-hair brush with a collapsible tail comb and a pressing tip for parting and laying down baby hairs. These tools ultimately assist in easily and efficiently creating the fashionable and artful baby hair styles that are enjoyed and appreciated by so many.
- an embodiment of the present invention includes a hairstyling device having a handle and at least one of bristles or a row of teeth positioned on a side of one end of the handle. Also provided is a tail comb operatively attached to an opposite end of the handle, the tail comb being collapsible for storage in an interior portion of the handle.
- FIG. 1 is an illustration of several exemplary baby hair styles.
- FIG. 2 is an illustration of conventional baby-hair brushes and combs.
- FIG. 3 is an illustration of a baby-hair brush constructed and arranged in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a detailed illustration of a collapsible tail comb depicted in the embodiment of FIG. 3 , according to a first embodiment.
- FIG. 5 is a detailed illustration of a collapsible tail comb depicted in the embodiment of FIG. 3 , according to a second embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is an illustration of a baby-hair brush cap constructed in accordance with the embodiments.
- FIG. 7 is an illustration of sample dimensions of one example of a baby-hair brush in accordance with the embodiments.
- FIG. 3 is an illustration of a baby-hair brush 300 constructed and arranged in accordance with the embodiments.
- the baby-hair brush 300 includes a pressing tip 302 attached to a first (distal) end 303 of the brush 300 .
- the pressing tip 302 can be attached to the baby-hair brush 300 using conventional techniques well known to those of skill in the art, such as gluing, stapling, or some other fastening arrangement.
- the pressing tip 302 is used for styling baby hairs, particularly to press the baby hairs down onto a surface of the skin and keeping the baby hairs in place.
- the pressing tip 302 can be constructed of a soft material such as rubber, plastic, or a hard foam.
- the pressing tip 302 can also be constructed of other suitable materials within the spirit and scope of the present invention.
- the pressing tip 302 is used in a manner similar to the tip of a smartphone stylus pen to press the baby hairs.
- the baby-hair brush 300 includes bristles 304 that form a styling brush for use in baby-hair styling, such as brushing down the baby hairs.
- the baby-hair brush 300 also includes rows of teeth 306 , that together form a comb for further styling and shaping of the baby hairs.
- the baby-hair brush 300 also incudes a handle portion 308 and a second (proximate) end 309 .
- a tail comb 310 Operatively attached to the proximate end 309 is a tail comb 310 , also called a rat tail comb.
- the handle 308 has an elongated or slender type shape.
- the tail comb 310 includes a sharp tip 311 for styling the baby hairs.
- the tail comb 310 In a deployment stage 312 , the tail comb 310 is in a stowed position suitable for storing or transporting the baby-hair brush 300 .
- the tail comb 310 when deployed for use, as depicted in deployment stage 314 , the tail comb 310 is configured for parting hair, to pull out the baby hair, and to begin the baby hair shaping and styling process.
- the tail comb 310 is collapsible by folding into a groove 316 , or cavity, for stowing.
- the tail comb 310 being able to fold into the groove 316 for stowing reduces the susceptibility of the tail comb 310 to damage when being transported in a purse or being carried in the pocket of a garment. Stowing of the tail comb 310 also reduces the potential of a user being injured by the sharp tip 311 .
- the groove 316 is formed (e.g., carved) into the handle 308 of the baby-hair brush 300 .
- FIG. 4 is a more detailed illustration of the collapsible tail comb 310 depicted in t FIG. 3 .
- the handle 308 is shown with the tail comb 310 in various stages of deployment 400 , 402 , 404 , and 406 .
- the tail comb 310 can be attached to an axis 408 for securing in place and to facilitate rotating of the tail comb 310 for folding into the groove 316 .
- the axis 408 could be a pin, small rod, or any other conventional fastening and rotating mechanisms known to a person of skill in the art.
- the tail comb 310 in the deployment stage 400 the tail comb 310 is fully deployed or extended out of the groove 316 .
- a base 311 of the tail comb 310 is slightly rotated along the axis 408 in a rotational direction A1 toward the groove 316 .
- the base of the tail comb 310 continues rotation along the axis 408 in the rotational direction A1, toward the groove 316 .
- the tail comb 310 is depicted being fully retracted into the groove 316 for stowing. When stowed, or fully folded, the tail comb 310 is substantially hidden from visibility of the user. In practice, the user can cycle the collapsible tail comb 310 through all of the deployment stages 400 , 402 , 404 , and 406 , in a single motion.
- FIG. 5 is a detailed illustration of a baby-hair brush 500 according to a second embodiment of the invention.
- the baby-hair brush 500 includes a handle 508 and a tail comb 510 .
- the tail comb 510 includes a sharp tip 511 .
- the tail comb 510 collapses for stowing by retracting into a small internal cavity or shaft 512 formed within the handle 508 . That is, instead of folding along a rotational axis for stowing, such as the axis 408 in the tail comb 310 , the tail comb 510 of FIG. 5 is movable (e.g., when depressed by a user) along a longitudinal axis (X) of the handle 508 for stowing within the cavity 512 .
- movement and stowing of the tail comb 510 can be controlled by means of a spring locking mechanism 514 in a manner similar to operation of a conventional ballpoint pen.
- Other mechanisms well known to a person of skill in the art, can be used to facilitate the retracting and stowing of the tail comb 510 and are within the spirit and scope of the present invention.
- a stage of deployment 520 in FIG. 5 depicts the tail comb 510 fully extended and ready for use to style baby-hairs.
- the tail comb 510 moves along the longitudinal axis (X) of the handle 508 .
- the tail comb 510 appears partially stowed within the cavity 512 as depicted in a deployment stage 530 .
- a button or other mechanism can be actuated by the user to initiate retraction of the tail comb 510 .
- a deployment stage 540 as the user continues to retract the tail comb 510 , the tail comb 510 eventually completely slides into the shaft 512 for storage. In the baby-hair brush 500 , the tail comb 510 is completely hidden from view and access by the user. In practice, and as discussed above in relation to the tail comb 310 of FIG. 4 , the user can cycle the retractable tail comb 510 through all of the deployment stages 520 , 530 , and 540 in a single motion.
- FIG. 6 is an illustration of a baby-hair brush cap 600 constructed in accordance with the embodiments.
- the baby-hair brush cap 600 is configured for protecting, and storing the pressing tip 302 , the brush 304 , and the 306 of the baby-hair brush 310 .
- the baby-hair brush cap 600 operates similar to a toothbrush cap but is configured to protect the important features of the baby-hair brush 300 formed at its distal end 303 .
- a partially open baby-hair brush cap 610 is also depicted in FIG. 6 , along with a packaged baby-hair brush cap 612 ready for shipment and sale to waiting customers.
- FIG. 7 is an illustration of sample dimensions 700 of one exemplary baby-hair brush constructed in accordance with the embodiments. While a baby-hair brush arranged in accordance with the embodiments can be constructed with any suitable dimensions, the dimensions 700 are one example. In FIG. 7 , and for purposes of relative comparison only, the exemplary baby-hair brush 300 has a length (L 1 ) about 7 times longer that its width (W).
- the tail comb 310 When extended, the tail comb 310 has a length (L 2 )—a little less than one third of the length (L 2 ) of the baby-hair brush 300 .
- the embodiments of the baby-hair brush 300 are not limited to the exemplary dimensions 700 of FIG. 7 .
- dimensions of the illustrious embodiments of the baby-hair brush 300 can include various standards and ratios, all of which would be within the spirit and scope of the present invention.
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- The present invention relates generally to hairstyling devices. In particular, the present invention relates to devices for styling baby hairs.
- In the field of hairstyling, baby hairs are in the midst of a resurgence. Baby hairs are very fine, delicate, and thinly textured hair strands located at the edges of a person's hairline. Particularly within the African American, Latinx, and other communities of color, baby hairs feature prominently in hairstyling, especially in relation to hair beautification, treatment products, customizing of wigs, etc. With their resurgence and emerging interests, baby hairs enjoy many fashionable and artful styles. For example, baby hairs can be slicked down or gelled to lay flat, or styled to create swirls, spirals, wave-like patterns, and many others.
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FIG. 1 is an illustration of several exemplarybaby hair styles FIG. 1 . A tail comb, or rat tail comb, is the professional hair stylist most popular tool for creating fashionable and artful baby hair styles. -
FIG. 2 is an illustration of several conventional baby-hair brushes and combs available at local retailers. InFIG. 2 , arat tail comb 200 includes asharp tip 202 for parting hair and to pull out the baby hair to begin the styling process. A brush/comb combination (i.e., a top portion) 203 is provided at another end of therat tail comb 200 for styling purposes, such as forming shapes with the baby hair. - Another conventional tool is a
rat tail comb 204 that includes asharp tip 206, along with acomb 207. Although effective for styling purposes, thesharp tips rat tail combs sharp tips - A third conventional tool is a
styling comb 208. Thestyling comb 208 includes abrush 210 at one and acomb 212 at the other end. Thestyling comb 208, however, is devoid of the sharp tips seen in thetail comb 200 and therat tail comb 204. Thus, a user in possession of thestyling comb 208 would likely need an additional tool, such as a rat tail comb, for parting the hair and pulling out the baby hairs. - In a pinch, professional stylists and self-stylists may substitute use of a toothbrush, a large comb, or an oversized brush to shape and lay down the baby hair. In fact, many self-stylists traditionally use a human digit, such as their finger, to press the baby hairs down to form shapes, such as the shapes shown in
FIG. 1 . The finger, for example, can emulate the functionality of the top portion of the comb (e.g., thetop portion 203 of the tail comb 200). - One of the problems with using a human finger as a tool for styling baby hairs is that conditioning gels and other hair treatments can cause the baby hairs to stick to the skin of the finger. Accordingly, several different types of tools, such as brushes, toothbrushes, and regular baby hairbrushes, are needed to begin and complete the baby hair styling process in an efficient and satisfactory manner.
- The embodiments featured herein help solve or mitigate the above noted deficiencies as well as other issues known in the art. For example, what is needed are convenient methods and systems for efficiently, satisfactorily, and safely styling baby hairs. Tools constructed in accordance with the embodiments provide a baby-hair brush with a collapsible tail comb and a pressing tip for parting and laying down baby hairs. These tools ultimately assist in easily and efficiently creating the fashionable and artful baby hair styles that are enjoyed and appreciated by so many.
- Under certain circumstances, an embodiment of the present invention includes a hairstyling device having a handle and at least one of bristles or a row of teeth positioned on a side of one end of the handle. Also provided is a tail comb operatively attached to an opposite end of the handle, the tail comb being collapsible for storage in an interior portion of the handle.
- Additional features, modes of operations, advantages, and other aspects of various embodiments are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is noted that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein. These embodiments are presented for illustrative purposes only. Additional embodiments, or modifications of the embodiments disclosed, will be readily apparent to persons skilled in the relevant art(s) based on the teachings provided.
- Illustrative embodiments may take form in various components and arrangements of components. Illustrative embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, throughout which like reference numerals may indicate corresponding or similar parts in the various drawings. The drawings are only for purposes of illustrating the embodiments and are not to be construed as limiting the disclosure. Given the following enabling description of the drawings, the novel aspects of the present disclosure should become evident to a person of ordinary skill in the relevant art(s).
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FIG. 1 is an illustration of several exemplary baby hair styles. -
FIG. 2 is an illustration of conventional baby-hair brushes and combs. -
FIG. 3 is an illustration of a baby-hair brush constructed and arranged in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 4 is a detailed illustration of a collapsible tail comb depicted in the embodiment ofFIG. 3 , according to a first embodiment. -
FIG. 5 is a detailed illustration of a collapsible tail comb depicted in the embodiment ofFIG. 3 , according to a second embodiment. -
FIG. 6 is an illustration of a baby-hair brush cap constructed in accordance with the embodiments. -
FIG. 7 is an illustration of sample dimensions of one example of a baby-hair brush in accordance with the embodiments. - While the illustrative embodiments are described herein for particular applications, it should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art and with access to the teachings provided herein will recognize additional applications, modifications, and embodiments within the scope thereof and additional fields in which the present disclosure would be of significant utility.
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FIG. 3 is an illustration of a baby-hair brush 300 constructed and arranged in accordance with the embodiments. The baby-hair brush 300 includes apressing tip 302 attached to a first (distal)end 303 of thebrush 300. Thepressing tip 302 can be attached to the baby-hair brush 300 using conventional techniques well known to those of skill in the art, such as gluing, stapling, or some other fastening arrangement. - The
pressing tip 302 is used for styling baby hairs, particularly to press the baby hairs down onto a surface of the skin and keeping the baby hairs in place. Thepressing tip 302 can be constructed of a soft material such as rubber, plastic, or a hard foam. Thepressing tip 302 can also be constructed of other suitable materials within the spirit and scope of the present invention. Thepressing tip 302 is used in a manner similar to the tip of a smartphone stylus pen to press the baby hairs. - By way of example, the baby-
hair brush 300 includesbristles 304 that form a styling brush for use in baby-hair styling, such as brushing down the baby hairs. The baby-hair brush 300 also includes rows ofteeth 306, that together form a comb for further styling and shaping of the baby hairs. - The baby-
hair brush 300 also incudes ahandle portion 308 and a second (proximate)end 309. Operatively attached to theproximate end 309 is atail comb 310, also called a rat tail comb. In some embodiments of the baby-hair brush 300, thehandle 308 has an elongated or slender type shape. Thetail comb 310 includes asharp tip 311 for styling the baby hairs. In adeployment stage 312, thetail comb 310 is in a stowed position suitable for storing or transporting the baby-hair brush 300. However, when deployed for use, as depicted indeployment stage 314, thetail comb 310 is configured for parting hair, to pull out the baby hair, and to begin the baby hair shaping and styling process. - Once the hair styling process concludes, the
tail comb 310 is collapsible by folding into agroove 316, or cavity, for stowing. Thetail comb 310 being able to fold into thegroove 316 for stowing reduces the susceptibility of thetail comb 310 to damage when being transported in a purse or being carried in the pocket of a garment. Stowing of thetail comb 310 also reduces the potential of a user being injured by thesharp tip 311. Thegroove 316 is formed (e.g., carved) into thehandle 308 of the baby-hair brush 300. -
FIG. 4 is a more detailed illustration of thecollapsible tail comb 310 depicted in tFIG. 3 . In the illustrious embodiment ofFIG. 3 , thehandle 308 is shown with thetail comb 310 in various stages ofdeployment tail comb 310 can be attached to anaxis 408 for securing in place and to facilitate rotating of thetail comb 310 for folding into thegroove 316. In an embodiment, theaxis 408 could be a pin, small rod, or any other conventional fastening and rotating mechanisms known to a person of skill in the art. - By way of example only, and not limitation, in the
deployment stage 400 thetail comb 310 is fully deployed or extended out of thegroove 316. In thedeployment stage 402, abase 311 of thetail comb 310 is slightly rotated along theaxis 408 in a rotational direction A1 toward thegroove 316. - Similarly, in the
deployment stage 404, the base of thetail comb 310 continues rotation along theaxis 408 in the rotational direction A1, toward thegroove 316. Finally, in thedeployment stage 406, thetail comb 310 is depicted being fully retracted into thegroove 316 for stowing. When stowed, or fully folded, thetail comb 310 is substantially hidden from visibility of the user. In practice, the user can cycle thecollapsible tail comb 310 through all of the deployment stages 400, 402, 404, and 406, in a single motion. -
FIG. 5 is a detailed illustration of a baby-hair brush 500 according to a second embodiment of the invention. The baby-hair brush 500 includes ahandle 508 and atail comb 510. Thetail comb 510 includes asharp tip 511. - The
tail comb 510 collapses for stowing by retracting into a small internal cavity orshaft 512 formed within thehandle 508. That is, instead of folding along a rotational axis for stowing, such as theaxis 408 in thetail comb 310, thetail comb 510 ofFIG. 5 is movable (e.g., when depressed by a user) along a longitudinal axis (X) of thehandle 508 for stowing within thecavity 512. - By way of example only, and not limitation, movement and stowing of the
tail comb 510 can be controlled by means of aspring locking mechanism 514 in a manner similar to operation of a conventional ballpoint pen. Other mechanisms, well known to a person of skill in the art, can be used to facilitate the retracting and stowing of thetail comb 510 and are within the spirit and scope of the present invention. - During operation, for example, a stage of
deployment 520 inFIG. 5 depicts thetail comb 510 fully extended and ready for use to style baby-hairs. By way of example, as a user slightly presses thesharp tip 511 of thetail comb 510 for stowing, thetail comb 510 moves along the longitudinal axis (X) of thehandle 508. At a brief moment in time, thetail comb 510 appears partially stowed within thecavity 512 as depicted in adeployment stage 530. - In yet other embodiments, a button or other mechanism (not shown) can be actuated by the user to initiate retraction of the
tail comb 510. - In a
deployment stage 540, as the user continues to retract thetail comb 510, thetail comb 510 eventually completely slides into theshaft 512 for storage. In the baby-hair brush 500, thetail comb 510 is completely hidden from view and access by the user. In practice, and as discussed above in relation to thetail comb 310 ofFIG. 4 , the user can cycle theretractable tail comb 510 through all of the deployment stages 520, 530, and 540 in a single motion. -
FIG. 6 is an illustration of a baby-hair brush cap 600 constructed in accordance with the embodiments. InFIG. 6 , the baby-hair brush cap 600 is configured for protecting, and storing thepressing tip 302, thebrush 304, and the 306 of the baby-hair brush 310. The baby-hair brush cap 600 operates similar to a toothbrush cap but is configured to protect the important features of the baby-hair brush 300 formed at itsdistal end 303. A partially open baby-hair brush cap 610 is also depicted inFIG. 6 , along with a packaged baby-hair brush cap 612 ready for shipment and sale to waiting customers. -
FIG. 7 is an illustration ofsample dimensions 700 of one exemplary baby-hair brush constructed in accordance with the embodiments. While a baby-hair brush arranged in accordance with the embodiments can be constructed with any suitable dimensions, thedimensions 700 are one example. InFIG. 7 , and for purposes of relative comparison only, the exemplary baby-hair brush 300 has a length (L1) about 7 times longer that its width (W). - When extended, the
tail comb 310 has a length (L2)—a little less than one third of the length (L2) of the baby-hair brush 300. However, the embodiments of the baby-hair brush 300 are not limited to theexemplary dimensions 700 ofFIG. 7 . For example, dimensions of the illustrious embodiments of the baby-hair brush 300 can include various standards and ratios, all of which would be within the spirit and scope of the present invention. - Those skilled in the relevant art(s) will appreciate that various adaptations and modifications of the embodiments described above can be configured without departing from the scope and spirit of the disclosure. Therefore, it is to be understood that, within the scope of the appended claims, the disclosure may be practiced other than as specifically described herein.
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