Sanitary hairdresser implement holder

Abstract

A sanitizing hairdresser's implement holder that enables a hairdresser to easily hold a plurality of implements on his or her body when cutting hair. The holder includes a holster with a plurality of comb and scissor pockets, each designed to receive a vertically oriented comb or scissor, respectively. Located inside some or all of the pockets is a removable sleeve made of plastic or paper. The sleeves are designed to have an outer shape that matches the general shape of the implement. When the sleeve is used with a scissors pocket, it is conical with a wide top opening so that the pair of scissors are held in a vertical alignment when placed therein. The sleeves are may be imbedded or soak with an antimicrobial agent that disinfects the implement when placed into the sleeve after each use.

Description

[0001] This is a utility patent application, which claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 456,017 filed on Mar. 18, 2003.[0002] 1. Field of the Invention[0003] The present invention relates to devices used for holding a hairdresser's implements, such as combs, scissors and razors, and, more particularly, to such devices designed to maintain the tools in a clean, healthful condition.[0004] 2. Description of the Related Art[0005] It is widely known that hairdressers work more efficiently when their haircutting implements, such as combs, scissors, and razors are in an easily accessible location when cutting hair. Typically, these implements are temporarily stored on a shelf or drawer within easy reach of the hairdresser.[0006] Professional practice standards require all hairdressers clean their implements after each customer. Typically, this requires that the hairdresser soak or wipe their implements with a disinfectant solution after each customer. Unfortunately, the ac...

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Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, the act of cleaning is time consuming and often skipped.

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