Long hair shampoo basin

Abstract

The present invention relates to a long hair shampoo basin for use at barber shops and beauty salons. More specifically, the present invention is directed to shampoo basins which are adapted for shampooing longer hair than is accommodated by present basins without dragging the hair on the bottom of the basin. A variable height screen may be positioned within the basin to vary the effective depth of the basin.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority to the provisional patent application filed on Sep. 10, 2004 having Ser. No. 60 / 522281, which is incorporated herein by reference.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] This invention was not developed under a Government contract or through financial support resulting from a government contract.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Traditional basins for shampooing hair as used in a hair salon or barber shop are adapted to wash short to medium length hair. The problem is that longer hair bunches up at the bottom of the basin, often sliding through the drain at the bottom thereof and contacting the unsanitary drain-pipe. Moreover, the bunching of the long hair causes substantial tangling, creating potential for further problems and damage to the hair. The resultant tangled hair must be combed and / or brushed by the stylist. The tangles caused by the prior art basins are often d...

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Problems solved by technology

The problem is that longer hair bunches up at the bottom of the basin, often sliding through the drain at the bottom thereof and contacting the unsanitary drain-pipe.

Moreover, the bunching of the long hair causes substantial tangling, creating potential for further problems and damage to the hair.

The tangles caused by the prior art basins are often difficult to comb-out, inflicting pain on the client and substantial damage to the hair roots.

Moreover, using a wash basin known in the art, it is difficult to properly wash medium to long hair as the hair is all clumped at the bottom of the basin.

The clumped hair limits complete coverage of all the hairs with the shampoo, which thereby prevents complete washing of all hairs.

Additionally, similar problems are encountered when attempting to apply conditioners and cream-rinses because of the clumping or collecting of the hair at the bottom of the wash basin.

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