Ambidextrous two-handled hair brush implement

Abstract

An improved hairbrush that may be selectively manipulated from either end when in contact with hair on a body is provided having an elongated member or shaft with handles of dimensionally equivalent weight, shape and length rigidly attached to, and extending from, both sides of the shaft. Around the elongated central member is a tubular brush block formed with a plurality of air slots between radial tufts of brush bristles, so that air blown from a hot air styling dryer can be directed against the brush as the hair is brushed or as locks of hair are wrapped around the brush block to quickly straighten the hair. The axial holes at either end of the brush block are capped during manufacture with convex spacers which slip over each handle through a form fitted hole in the center of the cap. The brush can be manipulated with either handle during use.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] This invention relates to hair care products, and more particularly to brushes used for straightening and styling hair. [0003] 2. Description of Related Art [0004] Known within the art are hair brushes for curling and styling hair having a generally cylindrical handle and bristles or tufts of bristles extending therefrom. U.S. Pat. No. 3,843,990 of Lardenois discloses a single handle hair brush. [0005] U.S. Pat. No. 4,076,032 of Misercola also discloses a single-handed hair brush having an open ended shaft, juxtaposed passages and interior webs of parts for creating air slots. Misercola '032 teaches a hair brush for use with a blow dryer for styling such that hair directed from the dryer to the brush may enter the slots, pass through the hollow shaft and exit the open end. The brush disclosed herein does not allow for versatile ergonomic curling, particularly, the ability of the user to easily switch hands between h...

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Benefits of technology

[0014] A further object of the present invention is to provide a hairbrush that facilitates the straightening and / or styling of hair by utilizing two handles during the styling process, thus facilitating the handling of the brush with the opposite hand during the use of hand-held dryer and with the stronger hand during the drying steps of the straightening and / or styling operation.

[0016] In accordance with the present invention, an improved hairbrush is disclosed comprising at least two permanent handles at opposing ends for decreasing awkwardness of styling and straightening the hair in combination with a drying device known in the art. The hairbrush may be selectively manipulated from either end when in contact with hair on a body.

Problems solved by technology

The brush disclosed herein does not allow for versatile ergonomic curling, particularly, the ability of the user to easily switch hands between holding the hair brush and holding the dryer.

There are several inherent disadvantages to such a design.

As a result, the “feel” of the brush suffers.

For instance, a poorly weighted curling brush of Martinez '253 may not maintain a consistent position as set by the user.

Further, in the case of differing dimensional properties being necessary for collapsibility, ergonomic considerations may not be optimized.

Second, the design taught by the Martinez '253 patent requires both the reattachment of a hollow member and a means of reattachment of the sleeve to the central bristle portion.

Both requirements result in a decreasing ability of the dual handle brush to have qualities of strength.

Again, the brush taught herein by Martinez '253 does not allow for versatile ergonomic use with a blow dryer.

Although detachable, a handle is only taught in connection with one end, resulting in awkward usage.

Pulling the hair straight, under the awkwardly aimed air stream, is also difficult.

Therefore, portion straightening of the hair wrapped around the brush is also difficult.

Such a design may almost certainly result in having at least one recessed portion or flared portion.

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