Hair washing support device

Abstract

A hair washing support device is disclosed including a hair support body having a first end and a second end, and a body length separating the first and second ends. The first end includes an outer edge defining a U-shaped cavity adapted to receive a user's neck area. The hair support body further includes a bottom surface and an upper surface, wherein the upper surface spans from the first end to a body aperture disposed along the body length. A container is coupled to the hair support body. The container can be seen extending downwardly away from the upper surface of the body and outside of an area projected away from the bottom surface of the hair support body. The container can be conveniently removed and emptied.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to a hair washing device, and, more particularly, relates to a hair washing support device with a container that can conveniently remove accumulated fluid.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]It is well known that people who are physically injured or bed ridden struggle with, or are incapable of, washing their own hair. Therefore, these people often rely upon caretakers, nurses, and the like to wash their hair. Often times, the person must be transported to a sink or bathroom to have his or her hair washed, which may be a difficult, if not impossible, task.[0003]A known device used to wash the hair of these persons includes a hair washing tray. The hair washing trays in existence are typically shaped at an angle to allow water to drain into a sink during the hair washing process. Consequently, the use of many of those known hair washing trays require transporting the person to the sink to complete the hair washing proce...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is a hair washing support device that allows for easy removal and emptying of its container while still supporting the user's hair in a comfortable way. The device also has a visor to prevent water from splashing into the user's face during the hair washing process. The technical effects of this invention include improved convenience and comfort for the user and operator, as well as efficient and effective hair washing.

Problems solved by technology

It is well known that people who are physically injured or bed ridden struggle with, or are incapable of, washing their own hair.

Often times, the person must be transported to a sink or bathroom to have his or her hair washed, which may be a difficult, if not impossible, task.

Again, it may be difficult, if not impossible, to transport the person to the sink to complete the hair washing process.

Lifting the person's neck and / or back may cause strain or tension, which could result in further injury and / or pain for the person.

Unfortunately, the person's hair then sits in the dirty water for the remainder of the hair washing process.

Likewise, the short depth of the shallow bin may cause water to overflow from the bin, onto electronic equipment, for example, such as in the hospital, nursing home or rehabilitation type setting.

Known hair washing sinks, however, normally require that the sink be connected to its own drainage source, which increases the installation cost of the assemblies, e.g., requires additional plumbing.

This causes many of the aforementioned problems discussed above.

More specifically, the user's head, neck, and often back, must also be maneuvered to fit within the neck / head receiving portion of the assembly, which may cause neck strain or injury to the neck.

Moreover, it creates an often unstable container for carrying the fluid used in the hair washing processes, thereby increasing the likelihood of spills.

Furthermore, the known hair washing sinks are often bulky, making it difficult for the operator to move the hair washing sink.

Additionally, many of those known hair washing sinks normally include numerous parts that must be assembled prior to using the hair washing sink, which takes time and effort on the part of the operator.

An additional problem presented by known hair washing trays and hair washing sinks is that water often splashes into the user's face and / or is prone to errand paths of travel during the hair washing process.

Most, if not all of these known devices, fail to provide a barrier to prevent water or soap from going into the person's face.

As many instances of use of these assemblies is in environments where the user is surrounded by electrical equipment and, in the hospital setting, bandages and clothing that is desired to be dry, the above described devices create obvious disadvantages.

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