US20130167856A1

US20130167856A1 - Adjustable non-tangle dual comb hair apparatus

Info

Publication number: US20130167856A1
Application number: US13/342,612
Authority: US
Inventors: Sarah Baird
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2012-01-03
Filing date: 2012-01-03
Publication date: 2013-07-04

Abstract

An adjustable dual comb hair apparatus configured to engage hair and hold the hair from both sides of a head in an adjustable manner. Provides at least one attachment area per comb that enables interchangeable elements to be utilized between the two combs. Embodiments of the interchangeable elements include at least one elastic member and/or headbands. Embodiments of the at least one elastic member may be translucent or transparent and is generally made from a material that does not tangle hair.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention
One or more embodiments of the invention are related to the field of combs. More particularly, but not by way of limitation, one or more embodiments of the invention enable an adjustable non-tangle dual comb hair apparatus configured to engage hair and hold the hair from both sides of a head in an adjustable manner without producing tangled hair.
2. Description of the Related Art
Hair clips having two combs are known to exist in at least two general varieties. The first variety includes a spring and hinge between the two combs wherein the two combs are separated with a force, coupled with hair and then released to engage the hair with the force of the spring. The other variety of two comb devices generally includes two combs coupled to one another with at least two opaque elastic members.
With respect to two comb combinations held together with at least two opaque elastic members, the elastic members enable a larger lateral displacement of the two combs with respect to the hinged variety. Most of these types of two comb devices include decorative beads and/or weaving between the two combs. The decorative beads and/or weaving in known two comb devices are opaque and therefore visible. The decorative beads and/or weaving are situated between the two combs are opaque specifically to be seen and add a fashionable element between the two combs. Since the two combs are generally embedded in hair, only the top portion or body of the combs is generally visible. Known two comb devices are generally provided with fixed length elastic members that are not adjustable with respect to the distance between the combs. The elastic portion between the two combs is generally made from a material that can easily engage hair and produce tangles. In addition, known elastic members are not interchangeable and are designed to permanently attach between the two combs to produce a durable coupling and avoid accidental disengagement for example. Hence, the elastic members are always the same for a specific two comb device. Many such devices provide large spines to provide sufficient resistance to bending. The large spines provide a larger lever that tends to pull the combs upward and away from the head of a user for example. These types of devices also tend to torque the teeth of the combs into the head of a user that causes discomfort as well. Other such devices include a raised portion of the spine to hide the coupling elements utilized to engage the ends of the elastic members. This also provide areas that may cause hair to become tangled and do not provide for interchangeable elements to be utilized between the two combs.
For at least the limitations described above there is a need for an improved adjustable non-tangle dual comb hair apparatus.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

One or more embodiments described in the specification are related to an adjustable non-tangle dual comb hair apparatus. The apparatus generally includes two combs held together with at least one interchangeable element. The first comb and the second comb generally include an elongated body coupled with a plurality of teeth that extend away from the elongated body wherein the plurality of teeth are configured to engage hair. The first comb and the second comb include at least one first and second non-permanent attachment area respectively. The non-permanent attachment area(s) on each comb are generally configured to couple with the at least one interchangeable element. The at least one interchangeable element generally includes a flat face configured to minimize hair tangles.
In one or more embodiments, the non-permanent attachment area includes a hole wherein the at least one interchangeable element includes a hook configured to engage the hole. In other embodiments, the non-permanent attachment area includes a first snap element wherein the at least one interchangeable element includes a second snap element configured to engage the first snap element. Any other non-permanent attachment device may be utilized with embodiments of the invention in keeping with the spirit of the invention so long as the at least one interchangeable element may be removed and replaced with another interchangeable element. This enables worn interchangeable elements to be replaced at the end of their working life, or for different types of interchangeable elements, or different looking interchangeable elements to be utilized with embodiments of the invention.
In one or more embodiments, the at least one first and second non-permanent attachment area are configured at a fixed angle on the elongated body. In other embodiments, the at least one first and second non-permanent attachment area are rotatable coupled on the elongated body. Any other type of coupling of the first and second non-permanent attachment area with the elongated body may be utilized in keeping with the spirit of the invention including a sliding area, an extending area, a swivel or pivot area or any other kind of area or device so long as the at least one first and second non-permanent attachment area can maintain contact with the elongated body during use.
In one or more embodiments, the first comb and said second comb are translucent or transparent. In addition, in one or more embodiments, the at least one interchangeable element is translucent or transparent. These non-opaque visual characteristics of the elements of embodiments of the invention provide a minimally viewable embodiment that enables the focus of viewers eyes on the hair of an individual instead of on the decorative nature of the combs or elastic elements as is typical in the art.
To prevent or at least minimize hair tangles, in one or more embodiments, the at least one interchangeable element comprises an elastic flat polymer. For example a rubber strap may be utilized in one or more embodiments that includes a flat portion or bottom that hair cannot become entangled with, as opposed to cloth or beaded elements that are typical in the art.
In one or more embodiments, the at least one interchangeable element comprises a headband. This interchangeable element may be utilized alone or in combination with an elastic strap for example if the non-permanent attachment areas can couple with multiple elements or if there are multiple non-permanent attachment areas per elongated body or if the headband or the interchangeable elements themselves also include non-permanent attachment areas.
In one or more embodiments, the at least one interchangeable element comprises a length adjustment element. This enables the distance between the two combs to be set, and/or the force that is produced for elastic embodiments of the at least one interchangeable elements to be set for a given displacement between the two combs.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The above and other aspects, features and advantages of the invention will be more apparent from the following more particular description thereof, presented in conjunction with the following drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 illustrates a plan view of one or more embodiments of the adjustable non-tangle dual comb hair apparatus.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

An adjustable non-tangle dual comb hair apparatus will now be described. In the following exemplary description numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of embodiments of the invention. It will be apparent, however, to an artisan of ordinary skill that the present invention may be practiced without incorporating all aspects of the specific details described herein. In other instances, specific features, quantities, or measurements well known to those of ordinary skill in the art have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the invention. Readers should note that although examples of the invention are set forth herein, the claims, and the full scope of any equivalents, are what define the metes and bounds of the invention.
FIG. 1 illustrates a plan view of one or more embodiments of the adjustable non-tangle dual comb hair apparatus. The apparatus generally includes two combs 101 a and 101 b held together with at least one interchangeable element 102. The first comb and the second comb generally include an elongated body 105 a and 105 b, coupled with a plurality of teeth shown extending away from the elongated body wherein the plurality of teeth are configured to engage hair. The first comb and the second comb include at least one first and second non-permanent attachment area 103 a and 103 b respectively. The non-permanent attachment area(s) on each comb are generally configured to couple with at least one interchangeable element 102. The at least one interchangeable element generally includes a flat face configured to minimize hair tangles. Any other non-tangle technology may be utilized in keeping with the spirit of the invention.
In one or more embodiments, the non-permanent attachment area includes a hole wherein the at least one interchangeable element includes a hook configured to engage the hole. In other embodiments, the non-permanent attachment area includes a first snap element wherein the at least one interchangeable element includes a second snap element configured to engage the first snap element. Any other non-permanent attachment device may be utilized with embodiments of the invention in keeping with the spirit of the invention so long as the at least one interchangeable element may be removed and replaced with another interchangeable element. This enables worn interchangeable elements to be replaced at the end of their working life, or for different types of interchangeable elements, or different looking interchangeable elements to be utilized with embodiments of the invention.
In one or more embodiments, at least one first and second non-permanent attachment area 103 a and 103 b are configured at a fixed angle on the elongated body. In other embodiments, the at least one first and second non-permanent attachment area are rotatable coupled on the elongated body. Any other type of coupling of the first and second non-permanent attachment area with the elongated body may be utilized in keeping with the spirit of the invention including a sliding area, an extending area, a swivel or pivot area or any other kind of area or device so long as the at least one first and second non-permanent attachment area can maintain contact with the elongated body during use.
In one or more embodiments, first comb and said second comb 101 a and 101 b are translucent or transparent. In addition, in one or more embodiments, at least one interchangeable element 102 is translucent or transparent. These non-opaque visual characteristics of the elements of embodiments of the invention provide a minimally viewable embodiment that enables the focus of viewers eyes on the hair of an individual instead of on the decorative nature of the combs or elastic elements as is typical in the art.
To prevent or at least minimize hair tangles, in one or more embodiments, the at least one interchangeable element comprises an elastic flat polymer as shown. For example a rubber strap may be utilized in one or more embodiments that includes a flat portion or bottom that hair cannot become entangled with, as opposed to cloth or beaded elements that are typical in the art. The interchangeable element may include material that grips hair, such as rubber to provide an finite measure of static or dynamic coefficient of friction as desired and so long as hair does not stick to the interchangeable element when it is removed from the hair.
In one or more embodiments, the at least one interchangeable element comprises a headband. For example interchangeable element 102 may be wider and optionally include a visible or fashionable pattern. This interchangeable element may be utilized alone or in combination with an elastic strap for example if the non-permanent attachment areas can couple with multiple elements or if there are multiple non-permanent attachment areas per elongated body or if the headband or the interchangeable elements themselves also include non-permanent attachment areas.
In one or more embodiments, the at least one interchangeable element comprises length adjustment element 104. This enables the distance between the two combs to be set, and/or the force that is produced for elastic embodiments of the at least one interchangeable elements to be set for a given displacement between the two combs. As shown, interchangeable element 102 may couple to the end of length adjustment element 104 and loop through it. By adjusting the distance of length adjustment element 104 from comb 101 a, the length of the at least one interchangeable element is thus changed, which controls the distance or displacement between combs 101 a and 101 b for example.
While the invention herein disclosed has been described by means of specific embodiments and applications thereof, numerous modifications and variations could be made thereto by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention set forth in the claims.

Claims

1. An adjustable non-tangle dual comb hair apparatus comprising:

a first comb;

a second comb;

said first comb and said second comb comprising an elongated body coupled with a plurality of teeth that extend away from said elongated body wherein said plurality of teeth are configured to engage hair;

said first comb and said second comb comprising at least one first and second non-permanent attachment area respectively;

a maximum of one interchangeable element with a single elongate body extending between said first comb and said second comb, wherein

said at least one first and second non-permanent attachment area configured to directly couple with said maximum of one interchangeable element; and,

said maximum of one interchangeable element comprising a flat face configured to minimize hair tangles.

2. The adjustable non-tangle dual comb hair apparatus of claim 1 wherein said at least one first and second non-permanent attachment area comprises a hole and wherein said maximum of one interchangeable element comprises a hook configured to engage said hole.

3. The adjustable non-tangle dual comb hair apparatus of claim 1 wherein said at least one first and second non-permanent attachment area comprises a first snap element and wherein said maximum of one interchangeable element comprises a second snap element configured to engage said first snap element.

4. The adjustable non-tangle dual comb hair apparatus of claim 1 wherein said at least one first and second non-permanent attachment area are configured at a fixed angle on said elongated body.

5. The adjustable non-tangle dual comb hair apparatus of claim 1 wherein said at least one first and second non-permanent attachment area are rotatably coupled on said elongated body.

6. The adjustable non-tangle dual comb hair apparatus of claim 1 wherein said first comb and said second comb are translucent or transparent.

7. The adjustable non-tangle dual comb hair apparatus of claim 1 wherein said maximum of one interchangeable element is translucent or transparent.

8. The adjustable non-tangle dual comb hair apparatus of claim 1 wherein said maximum of one interchangeable element comprises an elastic flat polymer.

9. The adjustable non-tangle dual comb hair apparatus of claim 1 wherein said maximum of one interchangeable element comprises a headband.

10. The adjustable non-tangle dual comb hair apparatus of claim 1 wherein said maximum of one interchangeable element comprises a length adjustment element, wherein said length adjustment element is on said elongate body and is configured to adjust a distance of length between said first comb and said second comb by adjusting a distance of length from said length adjustment element to said first comb or said second comb.

11. An adjustable non-tangle dual comb hair apparatus comprising:

a first comb;

a second comb;

said maximum of one interchangeable element comprising a flat face configured to minimize hair tangles wherein said maximum of one interchangeable element is translucent or transparent and

wherein said maximum of one interchangeable element comprises a length adjustment element, wherein said length adjustment element is on said elongate body and is configured to adjust a distance of length between said first comb and said second comb by adjusting a distance of length from said length adjustment element to said first comb or said second comb.

12. The adjustable non-tangle dual comb hair apparatus of claim 11 wherein said at least one first and second non-permanent attachment area comprises a hole and wherein said maximum of one interchangeable element comprises a hook configured to engage said hole.

13. The adjustable non-tangle dual comb hair apparatus of claim 11 wherein said at least one first and second non-permanent attachment area comprises a first snap element and wherein said maximum of one interchangeable element comprises a second snap element configured to engage said first snap element.

14. The adjustable non-tangle dual comb hair apparatus of claim 11 wherein said at least one first and second non-permanent attachment area is configured at a fixed angle on said elongated body.

15. The adjustable non-tangle dual comb hair apparatus of claim 11 wherein said at least one first and second non-permanent attachment area is rotatably coupled on said elongated body.

16. The adjustable non-tangle dual comb hair apparatus of claim 11 wherein said first comb and said second comb are translucent or transparent.

17. The adjustable non-tangle dual comb hair apparatus of claim 11 wherein said maximum of one interchangeable element comprises an elastic flat polymer.

18. The adjustable non-tangle dual comb hair apparatus of claim 11 wherein said maximum of one interchangeable element comprises a headband.

19. An adjustable non-tangle dual comb hair apparatus comprising:

a first comb;

a second comb;

said first comb and said second comb comprising an elongated body coupled with a plurality of teeth that extend away from said elongated body wherein said plurality of teeth are configured to engage hair and wherein said first comb and said second comb are translucent or transparent;

20. The adjustable non-tangle dual comb hair apparatus of claim 19 wherein said maximum of one interchangeable element comprises an elastic flat polymer.