AU2022204837A1

AU2022204837A1 - Wooden Hairbrush

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Publication number: AU2022204837A1
Application number: AU2022204837A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Tiffany Pascoe
Original assignee: Tjap LLC
Current assignee: Tjap LLC
Priority date: 2021-07-19
Filing date: 2022-07-06
Publication date: 2023-02-02
Also published as: US20230015648A1; JP2023014992A; DE102022117145A1; CN115633837A

Abstract

The wooden hairbrush is an apparatus intended to prevent breaking down of the hair particles or strands of hair when users brush their hair. According to a preferred embodiment, the apparatus is a hairbrush which includes all-wooden components and/or 5 partially wooden components. This is because, wood is not a conduit to electricity and hence using a brush with wooden bristles helps with not breaking down hair properties and damaging hair particles while brushing. For the partially wooden embodiment, only the hairbrush components which are in contact with the scalp and hair are made wooden. Thus, the wooden hairbrush is a simple device that helps in maintaining the integrity of 10 user's hair and improving scalp health while using a hairbrush. 12 1/7 31 13 lFa 2 2 6 FIG. 1

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P/00/011 Regulation 3.2 AUSTRALIA

Patents Act 1990

COMPLETE SPECIFICATION FORASTANDARDPATENT ORIGINAL TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT

Invention Title: Wooden Hairbrush

Name of Applicant: TJAP LLC

Address for Service: A.P.T. Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys PO Box 833, Blackwood, SA 5051

The following statement is a full description of this invention, including the best method of performing it known to me/us:

Wooden Hairbrush

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to a hairbrush. More specifically, the present invention is a hairbrush which comprises all-wooden components and/or partially wooden components. According to the present invention, for the partial wooden arrangement, only the hairbrush components which are in contact with the scalp and hair are wooden.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

A hairbrush is a common personal hygiene tool utilized to detangle, maintain and style hair. However, when using a hairbrush, the integrity of the hair and the hair strands is compromised. Therefore, since it is common to utilize a hairbrush in a daily personal routine, it is of interest to find a way of maintaining the hair and hair strands' integrity while still benefiting from utilizing a hairbrush. An objective of the present invention is to provide a solution to the aforementioned problem. More specifically, it is an aim of the present invention to prevent breaking down of hair particles and hair strands, when users brush their hair. According to a preferred embodiment, the present invention is a hairbrush which comprises all-wooden components and/or partially wooden components. This is because, wood is not a conduit to electricity and hence using a brush with wooden bristles helps with not breaking down hair particles and damaging hair properties while brushing. For the partially wooden embodiment, only the hairbrush components which are in contact with the scalp and hair are made wooden. Meaning that, for the partial wooden embodiment, the handle for the hairbrush may comprise any desired material configuration. The following document aims to provide an accurate and detailed description of the present invention without limiting the scope of the invention, and the accompanying figures are only intended to help illustrate the present invention. Thus, the accompanying figures do not limit the scope of the invention in any way, shape, or form.

SUMMARY

It is an aim of the present invention to prevent breaking down of the hair particles and hair strands when users brush their hair. According to a preferred embodiment, the present invention is a hairbrush which comprises all wooden components and/or partially wooden components. This is because, wood is not a conduit to electricity and hence using a brush with wooden bristles helps with not breaking down hair properties or damaging hair particles while brushing. For the partially wooden embodiment, only the hairbrush components which are in contact with the scalp and hair are made wooden. Thus, the present invention is a simple device that helps in maintaining the integrity of user's hair and improving scalp health while using a hairbrush.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a top-front perspective view of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a is a top plan view of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a right-side elevational view of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a front elevational view of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a left-side elevational view of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the present invention.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. In reference to FIG. 1 through FIG. 7, the present invention is a wooden hairbrush. It is an aim of the present invention to prevent breaking down of the hair particles and hair strands when users brush their hair. According to a preferred embodiment, the present invention is a hairbrush which comprises all-wooden components and/or partially wooden components. This is because, wood is not a conduit to electricity and hence using a brush with wooden bristles and wooden base to hold the bristles helps with not breaking down hair properties and damaging hair particles while brushing. For the partially wooden embodiment, only the hairbrush components which are in contact with the scalp and hair are made wooden. Thus, the present invention is a simple device that helps in maintaining the integrity of user's hair and improving scalp health while using a hairbrush. The following description is in reference to FIG. 1 through FIG. 7. According to a preferred embodiment, the present invention comprises a body 1, a plurality of bristles 2, a plurality of bristle heads 3, and a coupling member 4. In the preferred embodiment, the plurality of bristles 2, the plurality of bristle heads 3 and the coupling member 4 are produced and manufactured from wood, wood polymer and/or any similar material and/or derivation of. This is so that, the wooden surface accomplishes the objective of not breaking down hair properties/particles while in use because wood is not a conduit to electricity. Wooden bristles will also help with not opening hair scales and preventing split ends. In other words, if the region where the hairbrush meets the hair is 100% wood, that will help with preventing friction/static electricity to the actual hair strands regardless of styles, shape, or design. Thus, it should be noted that the body 1, the plurality of bristles 2, the plurality of bristle heads 3, and the coupling member 4 may comprise any other shape, size, orientation, components, arrangement of components etc., as long as the objectives of the present invention are fulfilled. Preferably, the body 1 comprises a head region 5, a handle region 6, and a tail region 7. As seen in FIG. 1 through FIG. 7, the handle region 6 extends between the head region 5 and the tail region 7. In other words, the head region 5 constitutes a top end of the hairbrush, the handle region 6 constitutes a central portion of the hairbrush where the user holds, and the tail region 7 constitutes a bottom end of the hairbrush. The body 1 for the present invention is best seen in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2. However, the body 1 seen in the accompanying figures is not limited by the design and shape seen in FIG.1 and FIG.2. Therefore, the present invention is capable of comprising any and all feasible shapes based on design, user and/or manufacturing requirements. Thus, the geometrical profile of the body 1 for the present invention is not limited to the profile seen in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2. According to the preferred embodiment, the coupling member 4 is mounted onto a first surface la of the body 1, within the head region 5, and the plurality of bristles 2 is mounted onto the coupling member 4. Preferably, the first surface la constitutes an upper surface of the body 1. The coupling member 4 is the component of the present invention which couples the plurality of bristles 2 and the plurality of bristle heads 3 to the body 1 of the present invention. The plurality of bristles 2 may be mounted onto the coupling member 4 by any attachment means that are known to one of ordinary skill in the art. Examples of such attachment means include but are not limited to adhesives, snap systems, shape of the attaching surfaces, etc. As seen in FIG. 3 through FIG. 6, the coupling member 4 protrudes from the first surface la in a direction opposite to a second surface 1b. More specifically, the coupling member 4 is convex in shape, in the preferred embodiment. Preferably, the second surface lb is positioned opposite to the first surface la across the body 1. In other words, the second surface lb constitutes a rear surface or the back side of the hairbrush's body 1. As seen in FIG. 1 through FIG. 7, the arrangement of the plurality of bristles 2 and the plurality of heads 3 is intended to cover the majority, or all the surface area from the coupling member 4. Preferably, the plurality of bristles 2 is evenly distributed across the coupling member 4. Further, each of the plurality of bristle heads 3 is mounted onto a terminal end of a corresponding bristle 2a, wherein the corresponding bristle 2a is from the plurality of bristles 2. Preferably, the plurality of bristles 2 is cylindrical in shape, and the plurality of bristleheads 3 is spherical in shape. In other words, the plurality of bristle heads 3 are spherical or ellipsoidal structures mounted at the head of each of the cylindrical bristle 2 to provide a soft brushing experience for the user. Furthermore, as seen in FIG. 1 through FIG. 6, the plurality of bristles 2 laterally extends in a direction away from the first surface la. However, the arrangement and distribution of the plurality of bristles 2 and the plurality of bristle heads 3 are not limited to the arrangement and distribution best seen in FIGS. 3-6. Therefore, the plurality of bristles 2 and bristle heads 3 may comprise any, and all possible arrangements based on design, user and/or manufacturing requirements. In other words, the arrangement of the plurality bristles 2 and the plurality of bristle heads 3 varies with the various possible geometrical profile of the coupling member 4. In the preferred embodiment, the plurality of bristles 2 and the plurality of bristle heads 3 are wooden or made of wood, so that the user's hair gets in contact with only wooden components that do not create any static effect. Further, in the preferred embodiment, the body 1 and the coupling member 4 are also made wooden, so as to prevent any such negative static effects. According to the preferred embodiment, the present invention comprises a first transition region 8, and a second transition region 9. As seen in FIG. 1, the first transition region 8 extends between the first surface la and a lateral central axis 10 of the body. As seen in FIG. 3, the second transition region 9 extends between the second surface lb and the lateral central axis 10. Preferably, the lateral central axis 10 is the horizontal axis that runs half-way through the thickness of the body 1. Accordingly, the first transition region 8 along with the first surface la constitutes an upper half of the body 1 and the second transition region 9 along with the second surface lb constitutes a lower half of the body 1. As seen in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, thefirst transition region 8 and the second transition region 9 comprise rounded edges. This is so that, the entire brush is smooth to the touch and aesthetically pleasing to look at. According to the preferred embodiment, the handle region 6 for the present invention as best seen in FIG. 1, FIG. 2 and FIG. 7 is not limited to the geometrical profile seen in the accompanying figures. Preferably, the handle region 6 is always intended to comprise a smooth and easy-to-grip design, regardless of the specific geometrical profile, or regardless of being an all-wooden embodiment or a partially wooden embodiment. As seen in FIG. 7, a first width 11 of the handle region 6 is smaller than a second width 12 of the head region 5. This is so that the handle region 6 is ergonomic and aesthetically appealing. However, the handle region 6 may comprise any other size, shape, orientation, components, arrangement of components etc. that are known to one of ordinary skill in the art, as long as the intents of the present invention are not altered. Continuing with the preferred embodiment, the present invention comprises a hanging orifice 13. Preferably, the hanging orifice 13 traverses into the body 1, and the hanging orifice is positioned along the tail region 7. This is so that the hanging orifice 13 may be used as a port through which the hairbrush may be hung or tied to an external object. As seen in FIG. 2, in the preferred embodiment, the hanging orifice 13 is oval in shape. However, the hanging orifice 13 may comprise any other size, shape, orientation, components, arrangement of components etc. that are known to one of ordinary skill in the art, as long as the intents of the present invention are not altered. According to a second embodiment, the hairbrush comprises partial wooden components. In this embodiment, only the components which are in contact with the scalp and hair are wooden components. The partial wooden embodiment is not limited to a specific combination of components which are wooden. Therefore, a partial wooden embodiment is capable of comprising a plurality of bristles 2 and a plurality of bristle heads 3 produced and manufactured from wood, while simultaneously comprising a body 1, a handle region 6, a hanging orifice 13 and a coupling member 4 produced and manufactured from any desired material. Similarly, the second embodiment is capable of comprising a plurality of bristles 2, plurality of bristle heads 3 and a coupling member 4 produced and manufactured from wood, wood polymer and/or any similar material and/or derivation of. FIGS. 1-7 are simply intended for the purpose of depicting and illustrating the present invention. Therefore, the accompanying figures do not limit the scope of the application in any way shape or form. Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A hairbrush comprising: a body; a plurality of bristles; a plurality of bristle heads; a coupling member; the body comprising a head region, a handle region, and a tail region; the handle region extending between the head region and the tail region; the coupling member being mounted onto a first surface of the body within the head region; the plurality of bristles being mounted onto the coupling member; each of the plurality of bristle heads being mounted onto a terminal end of a corresponding bristle, wherein the corresponding bristle is from the plurality of bristles; and the plurality of bristles extending away from the first surface.

2. The hairbrush of claim 1, wherein the plurality of bristles and the plurality of bristle heads are wooden.

3. The hairbrush of claim 2, wherein the body and the coupling member are wooden.

4. The hairbrush device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of bristles is evenly distributed across the coupling member.

5. The hairbrush of claim 1, comprising: a second surface; a first transition region; a second transition region; the second surface being positioned opposite to the first surface across the body; the first transition region extending between the first surface and a lateral central axis of the body; and the second transition region extending between a second surface and the lateral central axis

6. The hairbrush of claim 5, wherein the coupling member protrudes from the first surface opposite to the second surface.

7. The hairbrush of claim 5, wherein the first transition region and the second transition region comprising rounded edges.

8. The hairbrush of claim 1, comprising: a hanging orifice; the hanging orifice traversing into the body; and the hanging orifice being positioned along the tail region.

9. The hairbrush of claim 8, wherein the hanging orifice being oval in shape.

10. The hairbrush of claim 1, wherein a first width of the handle region being smaller than a second width of the head region.

11. The hairbrush of claim 1, wherein the coupling member being convex in shape.

12. The hairbrush of claim 1, wherein the plurality of bristles being cylindrical in shape.

13. The hairbrush of claim 1, wherein the plurality of bristleheads being spherical in shape.

14. A hairbrush comprising: a body; a plurality of bristles; a plurality of bristle heads; a coupling member; the body comprising a head region, a handle region, and a tail region; the handle region extending between the head region and the tail region; the coupling member being mounted onto a first surface of the body, within the head region; the plurality of bristles being mounted onto the coupling member; each of the plurality of bristle heads being mounted onto a terminal end of a corresponding bristle, wherein the corresponding bristle is from the plurality of bristles; the plurality of bristles extending away from the first surface; and the body, the coupling member, the plurality of bristles and the plurality of bristle heads being wooden.

15. The hairbrush of claim 14, comprising: a hanging orifice; the hanging orifice traversing into the body; and the hanging orifice being positioned along the tail region.

16. The hairbrush of claim 14, wherein a first width of the handle region being smaller than a second width of the head region.

17. The hairbrush of claim 14, comprising: a second surface; the second surface being positioned opposite to the first surface across the body;and the coupling member protrudes from the first surface opposite to a second surface.

18. A hairbrush comprising: a body; a plurality of bristles; a plurality of bristle heads; a coupling member; a hanging orifice; the body comprising a head region, a handle region, and a tail region; the handle region extending between the head region and the tail region; the coupling member being mounted onto a first surface of the body, within the head region; the plurality of bristles being mounted onto the coupling member; each of the plurality of bristle heads being mounted onto a terminal end of a corresponding bristle, wherein the corresponding bristle is from the plurality of bristles; the plurality of bristles extending away from the first surface; the plurality of bristles and the plurality of bristle heads being wooden; the hanging orifice traversing into the body; and the hanging orifice being positioned along the tail region.

19. The hairbrush of claim 18, wherein the body and the coupling member being wooden.

20. The hairbrush device of claim 18, wherein the plurality of bristles is evenly distributed across the coupling member.