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Reusable brush cleaning accessory and method of use

a brush and accessory technology, applied in the field of brush cleaning accessories, can solve the problems of time-consuming, hair and other debris in the brush, and the difficulty of removing hair and other materials,

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-11-02
POWELL MICHAEL L
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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a brush accessory that can cover the bristles and handle of a brush, like a hairbrush for pets or humans. It has a stretchable band and a stretchable mesh web that fit between the bristles. Optional pull tabs and brush handle loops can be connected to the band for easy removal and secure attachment to the brush handle, respectively. This invention makes it easy to add a protective cover to your brush and ensures it stays secure when not in use.

Problems solved by technology

Brushes, such as hair brushes for humans and animals, become clogged with hair and other debris through use.
It is often difficult to remove this hair and other material without leaving some small amount behind.
This also becomes time consuming.

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[0011]As required, detailed aspects of the present invention are disclosed herein, however, it is to be understood that the disclosed aspects are merely exemplary of the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art how to variously employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed structure.

[0012]Certain terminology will be used in the following description for convenience in reference only and will not be limiting. For example, up, down, front, back, right and left refer to the invention as orientated in the view being referred to. The words, “inwardly” and “outwardly” refer to directions toward and away from, respectively, the geometric center of the aspect being described and designated parts thereof. Forwardly and ...

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Abstract

A brush accessory for fitting over the bristles and head of a brush, such as a hairbrush used for pets or humans. The accessory generally includes a stretchable band surrounding a stretchable mesh web which fits between the bristles of the brush. Optional pull tabs and brush handle loops can be connected to the stretchable band for easy removal and secure attachment to the brush handle, respectively.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of and claims priority in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14 / 880,488, filed Oct. 12, 2015, which claims priority in U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 178,704, filed Apr. 17, 2015, which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to a brush cleaning accessory, and more specifically to a reusable accessory which attaches to brushes, such as hairbrushes, for easy cleaning and removing of debris, such as hair, from the brush.2. Description of the Related Art[0003]Brushes, such as hair brushes for humans and animals, become clogged with hair and other debris through use. It is often difficult to remove this hair and other material without leaving some small amount behind. This also becomes time consuming. What is needed is a reusable device which quickly and easily removes all hair and other debris from...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A46B17/06A46B9/02
CPCA46B17/06A46B2200/104A46B9/023A46B2200/1093
Inventor POWELL, MICHAEL L.
Owner POWELL MICHAEL L