WO2016089350A1

WO2016089350A1 - Hair cutting comb formed by consecutive portions of different design

Info

Publication number: WO2016089350A1
Application number: PCT/US2014/067915
Authority: WO
Inventors: Fabrizio RAIMONDO
Original assignee: RAIMONDO, Leonardo
Priority date: 2014-12-01
Filing date: 2014-12-01
Publication date: 2016-06-09

Abstract

The comb body is subdivided into three distinguishable portions (A), (B) and (C), arranged one after the other, wherein portion (A) has a trapezoidal section base, from which triangular transverse teeth (3) are projected, thus determining two support planar faces (5) and (6) allowing for different use positions; intermediate portion (B) has a rectangular transverse base, and triangular transverse teeth (9) having their ends attached to each other, thus defining a closed end portion (7); and the third portion has a base of the same rectangular cross-section as that of the second portion, thus determining a third support face (8) from which triangular transverse sharp teeth (4) are projected. Portions (B) and (C) may define a rectangular transverse base (L), whereas portion (C) comprises teeth (4) that are spaced apart between each other by a greater distance than portion (A).

Description

HAIR CUTTING COMB FORMED BY CONSECUTIVE PORTIONS OF DIFFERENT

DESIGN

Background

[0001] The present invention, for which the registration of a Utility Model is applied, refers to a HAIR CUTTING COMB FORMED BY CONSECUTIVE PORTIONS OF DIFFERENT DESIGN comprising a specific formal modification applied to the comb, which allows for accurate haircut graduations, especially when carrying out the professional technique named "scissors over machine" or "scissors over comb".

[0002] More particularly, the present Utility Model application relates to an improved comb of the type formed by an elongated base of equal thickness, from which a plurality of transverse teeth are projected, said teeth being equal in height, substantially sharp, arranged parallel to each other, and evenly spaced apart.

[0003] The object of the invention is an improved comb in which the constructive modification incorporated thereto offers the possibility of supporting the comb body on the customer's scalp, this position allowing the comb to remain steady while the professional stylist performs the haircut.

[0004] Given this basic constructive modification, the need for the stylist to hold the conventional comb by continuously keeping the same at a more appropriate inclined position while performing the haircut is completely eliminated.

[0005] The comb of the present invention has been especially modified to provide at least three support options on the scalp, each one determining a position that remains steady while offering the possibility of performing respective haircuts of predetermined length that keeps even and uniform in each case, a great skill by the professional stylist being unnecessary.

[0006] For this purpose, the change in shape applied to the comb determines three perfectly distinguishable portions thereon, arranged one after the other, resulting in the above-explained functional improvement.

[0007] The first portion is defined on a trapezoidal section base, from which triangular transverse teeth are projected so as to determine two different support planar faces. As a consequence, during the haircut, it is possible to choose how the comb body will stand on the customer's scalp, on the basis of said two different positions, thus allowing for respective haircuts of different length that, in both cases, may be maintained perfectly uniform and even during the whole haircut. [0008] Depending on the position chosen by the professional stylist, the comb teeth will be nearer to or farther from the hairline. The farther the comb teeth are placed, the longer the haircut performed with a scissor or machine will be; however, the length will always remain uniform.

[0009] The second portion determining the incorporated modification is a transition portion where no haircut is performed. This is included so that the professional stylist can duly hold the comb on the support chosen and maintain said comb in a firm and balanced manner.

[00010] The third portion defines a rectangular section base, constituting a main support planar face at a position different from the rest. This offers a third length possibility in the haircut over comb that is carried out.

[00011] It is a new arrangement obtained on well-known objects that provides a better use in the function they serve. As a consequence, this new arrangement can be protected under the concept of Utility Model established by the Patent Law on the basis of Articles 53 to 58.

Prior Art

[00012] The comb is known to have been created to comb the hair, this being its primary function; however, it is also a basic and essential tool to perform haircuts for both men and women.

[00013] Indeed, the comb is an irreplaceable tool required by any professional stylist to perform haircuts.

[00014] The first use of the comb dates backs to 5,000 years ago. Indeed, the ancient Egyptians carved combs out of pieces of wood. In Ancient China, combs were used as hair accessories that reflected the social status of each person. Over time, combs have evolved into more efficient tools for hair care and styling. There are currently thousands of different comb designs depending on their length, texture and constitutive material.

[00015] Combs serve different functions for different hair styles and types. Generally, they are used to tidy and untangle the hair, and they are also used as an auxiliary tool to section the hair during treatments such as dyeing, conditioning and braiding.

[00016] The first combs are known to have been carved out of wood, sometimes bone. Horn and ivory combs used to be high fashion but they have been predominantly replaced by wood and plastic combs due to concerns on animal welfare. Plastic combs are generally used in beauty parlors, hair salons, hairdressers, barber shops, etc., while special and high quality combs may me made up of iron, gold or platinum. All these combs have teeth, but the size and space between each other is different. Furthermore, combs may comprise small sectioning tools at their ends that are known as "rat tails" used to divide the hair.

[00017] It is possible to state that there are three types of combs: hair combs, decorative combs, and lice combs. Hair combs are used for hair care and styling. Decorative combs are simple accessories for ornamental rather than care purposes. Lice combs, although sometimes used for combing the hair, are used to detect incredibly minute parasites such as lice, fleas or crabs. Putting a lice comb through an infected area will damage the parasites and effectively kill them.

[00018] Among the most common and well-known haircuts, it is possible to include the following: scissor cut, freehand cut, dry haircut, and cut without the use of a comb. The stylist only uses his/her hands to handle the hair while performing the haircut with a pair of scissors.

[00019] The haircut over comb is also very popular. In this case, the professional stylist handles the customer's hair by using an essentially conventional comb. The comb is hold equally inclined OVER THE SCALP while performing the haircut, checking that the length of said haircut should always be the same.

[00020] This technique that uses a conventional comb is achieved by angling the comb over the scalp. It is possible to indicate that the most known angular inclinations are based on the comb inclined at about 30°, 45°, and 60°, which in beauty schools is known as short, medium and long graduation.

[00021] Clearly, it is only with time and practice that this technique may be assimilated and carried out in an acceptable accurate manner, since it is very difficult to keep the chosen angle constant during the haircut. Only with many years of practice is this technique learnt.

[00022] So far, no comb has been designed to favor or facilitate this haircut technique. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION - ADVANTAGES

[00023] The hair cutting comb to which the present Utility Model refers has been specially designed to put the method so called scissors-over-comb short haircut into practice.

[00024] To this end, the comb of the invention comprises an elongated base of equal thickness that longitudinally extends to define the entire length of the comb. From said base, teeth are transversely projected, said teeth being preferably triangular, equal and parallel to each other, while keeping a slight uniform space between each other.

[00025] The specific modification applied to the comb of this invention divides said comb into three consecutive portions, namely:

• a first portion comprising a trapezoidal section base and teeth transversely projecting therefrom, said teeth being triangular transverse teeth;

• a second portion (intermediate portion), comprising a base -of equal thickness and shorter than the first portion- defining a rectangular cross-section, whereas the triangular transverse teeth are distinguished because their ends are attached to each other defining a planar and continuous closed edge;

• a third portion having the same rectangular transverse base as the second portion, its teeth transversely projecting therefrom, said triangular transverse teeth keeping a mutual separation by a greater distance than that of the first portion, which allows for different terminations.

[00026] In view of the constitution of the improved comb of this invention it is clear that the scissors-over-comb technique is significantly simplified, thus being possible to achieve short, medium or long graduations, and circle layered haircuts. Now, it is the comb itself that offers the possibility of standing on the scalp while keeping a predetermined position to cut the hair to the desired length.

[00027] The so-described first portion, when used for cutting the hair, provides two support surfaces on the scalp; therefore, the hair may be cut to two different lengths, without the need of excessive ability and skills, namely:

• The first option is determined when support is achieved by using the edge of the triangular transverse teeth, in which case the haircut length is shorter.

• The second option is determined when support is achieved by using a main planar face of the trapezoidal section base, in which case the haircut length is longer.

[00028] The second portion of the same comb, defined after the first portion, is provided to grab and hold the comb during the haircut. To this end, it has a dimension sufficient to be grabbed with the fingers of one hand. Efficient and comfortable grabbing of the comb results from the location and design thereof.

[00029] The above-described third portion, defined after the second portion, has been incorporated to provide the option of performing haircuts that are shorter than the rest because the support is established on a main face of the same base that is substantially parallel to the scalp surface.

[00030] In view of the above, it is clearly concluded that, with the improved comb of the present invention, cuts may be made to hair lengths in a uniform and constant manner, with the most common graduations that are currently carried out.

[00031] Apart from the novelty of cutting the hair to different lengths only by supporting the comb on the scalp, that is, without generating any angle between the comb and the scalp, the comb may also be used to angle and achieve longer haircuts than the ones previously described.

[00032] On the basis of the above description, it is possible to see that the best advantage provided by the improved comb of this invention is the ease of use thereof, the possibility of achieving at least three haircuts of different lengths with the same comb avoiding angulations, and more rapid learning to perform this type of haircut, since the need to assimilate complicated techniques of angulations between the comb and the scalp is vanished.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE REPRESENTATIVE FIGURES

[00033] In order to exhibit the briefly discussed advantages of the invention in more detail, to which users and those skilled in the art may add many other more, and to facilitate the better understanding of the improvement introduced into the hair cutting comb comprised by this Utility Model, the following schematically representative figures, which have not been drawn to scale, have been included on the enclosed pages with the proviso that they shall not be considered to limit or restrict the scope of the present utility model for they mere illustrate the improvement that has been incorporated as previously stated.

[00034] Figure 1 is a top plan view of the improved comb to which this utility model refers.

[00035] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view exhibiting the first constitutive portion of the comb of this invention.

[00036] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view exhibiting the second constitutive portion of the comb of this invention, defined after the portion shown on Figure 2.

[00037] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view exhibiting the third constitutive portion of the comb of this invention, defined after the portion shown on Figure 3.

[00038] Figure 5 is a perspective view illustrating the improved comb of this invention, shown relative to one of the main faces thereof. [00039] Figure 6 is also a perspective view that, in this case, represents the same comb as that on Figure 5, shown relative to the opposite face thereof.

[00040] Figure 7 is a perspective view illustrating the improved comb of this invention, with a dimensional variant, shown relative to one of the main faces thereof.

[00041] Figure 8 is also a perspective view that, in this case, represents the same comb as that on Figure 7, shown relative to the opposite face thereof.

[00042] Figure 9 is a perspective view illustrating the improved comb of this invention, with a dimensional variant with respect to the former ones, shown relative to one of the main faces thereof.

[00043] FigurelO is also a perspective view that, in this case, represents the same comb as that on Figure 9, shown relative to the opposite face thereof.

[00044] It should be pointed out that, on all the figures, like reference numbers and letters correspond to like or equivalent constitutive parts or elements of the product shown.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EXAMPLE

[00045] As seen on Figure 1 , the comb to which the present Utility Model refers to belongs to the type of those comprising an elongated base (L) longitudinally defining the extension of the comb, from which teeth (3), (9) and (4) transversely project, thus determining the height of the comb, wherein all the teeth are substantially sharp, preferably triangular transverse teeth, outward-oriented, arranged parallel to each other, and evenly spaced apart.

[00046] The improvement distinguishing the comb of the invention lies on the fact that said comb has three different configurations on respective portions of the extension thereof.

[00047] On its first portion (A), the comb of the invention defines a base (1 ) that is higher in height than the other portions and it corresponds to a trapezoidal cross-section, as more clearly seen on Figure 3.

[00048] On the same portion (A), from said base, teeth (3) are projected, said teeth being triangular transverse teeth with a sharp vertex at the free ends thereof, which are kept parallel to each other and mutually spaced apart by the same distance.

[00049] Indeed, as seen on Figure 2, it is possible to understand that this portion (A) of the comb of the invention provides two faces (5) and (6) for the support thereof on the customer's head. [00050] For each support face on the scalp (5) or (6), teeth (3) create different lengths from the hairline and the haircut portion, on which the scissors or the electric hair cutting machine are supported.

[00051] The second portion identified by letter (B), is lower in height than portion (A), and it may be distinguished because, in this case, base (L), keeping an equal thickness, adopts a rectangular transverse format (as more clearly seen on Figure 4), with the distinctive feature that triangular transverse teeth (9), in this portion, have their ends attached to each other, thus defining a planar and closed edge (7).

[00052] As previously explained, this intermediate portion (B) is provided so that the stylist can grab the comb with his/her fingers and keep it duly positioned on the support (5), (6) or (8) that he/she has chosen.

[00053] Finally, the third portion, identified by letter (C), is distinguished because the same base (L) of equal thickness, adopts the same rectangular section format as that mentioned above for intermediate portion (B) (as more clearly seen on Figure 5).

[00054] Indeed, on this portion (C), face (8) of the base defines the third support surface comprised by the comb of the present invention, in which case teeth (4) adopt a new position from which a third haircut length is determined.

[00055] Finally, Figures 5 to 10 are perspective views shown relative to both main faces of the same comb of this invention, showing simple dimensional variations for the same format, all of which correspond to the same functional and constructive design.

Claims

CLAIMS Having described and exemplified the nature and the main object of the present invention, as well as the manner in which it can be put into practice, Applicant claims property and exclusive rights for the following:

1. HAIR CUTTING COMB FORMED BY CONSECUTIVE PORTIONS OF DIFFERENT DESIGN, comprising an elongated base (L) of equal thickness and variable height, the total length of which longitudinally defines the extension of the comb, from which a plurality of transverse teeth (3) (9) and (4) are projected, said teeth being substantially sharp, arranged parallel to each other, and evenly spaced apart, their length defining the height of the comb, which comb has been constructively modified so that, when supported on the customer's scalp, it can remain steady at a predetermined position, thus offering the possibility of performing "scissors-over-machine" or "scissors-over-comb" haircuts of a specific length that keeps even and uniform in each case during the whole haircut, characterized in that the comb body is subdivided into three distinguishable portions (A), (B) and (C), arranged one after the other, wherein portion (A) has a trapezoidal section base, from which triangular transverse teeth (3) are projected, thus determining two support planar faces (5) and (6); intermediate portion (B) has a rectangular transverse base, and triangular transverse teeth (9) having their ends attached to each other, thus defining a closed end portion (7); and the third portion has a base of the same rectangular cross-section as that of the second portion, thus determining a third support face (8) from which sharp teeth (4) are projected.

2. HAIR CUTTING COMB FORMED BY CONSECUTIVE PORTIONS OF DIFFERENT DESIGN, according to claim 1 , characterized in that_portions (B) and (C) have the rectangular transverse base (L).

3. HAIR CUTTING COMB FORMED BY CONSECUTIVE PORTIONS OF DIFFERENT DESIGN, according to claim 1 , characterized in that portion (C) has its teeth (4) spaced apart from each other by a greater distance than portion (A).