Diffuser attachment assembly for air moving appliance and air moving appliance assembly

Abstract

The utility model relates to a diffuser attachment assembly for an air moving appliance and an air moving appliance assembly. The diffuser attachment assembly includes a diffuser attachment and a hair engaging cap. The diffuser attachment includes an inlet end configured to be removably attached to an air moving appliance. The inlet end includes an inlet for an airflow into the diffuser attachment and the outlet end includes a diffuser surface defining discharge openings for the airflow to partially exit from the diffuser attachment. The diffuser surface is curved relative to an exterior of the diffuser attachment. The hair engaging cap includes tips arranged to extend outwardly from the diffuser surface when the hair engaging cap is attached to the outlet end. The attachment assembly has a first configuration in which the hair engaging cover is not attached to the diffuser surface of the diffuser attachment and a second configuration in which the hair engaging cover is attached to the outlet end of the diffuser attachment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The disclosure generally relates to diffuser attachment assemblies and air-moving appliance assemblies for air-moving appliances, and more particularly to diffuser attachments and hair-engaging covers for air-moving appliances including a diffusing surface. Background Art

[0002] Typical hair dryers include attachments attached to the hair dryer, and provide treatment to hair when drying hair. For example, diffuser attachments are used to diffuse or spread airflow over a wider area of ​​hair. Traditional hair diffusers rely on a single surface or feature to diffuse hair. Therefore, traditional hair diffusers lack the versatility of providing users with various diffusion surfaces and features to achieve desired results. Users can separate or switch attachments during operation to provide different hair styling operations. However, conventional attachments are bulky and difficult to store, and may be difficult to attach / detach from a hair dryer. In addition, current attachments do not provide high-quality results because attachments do not have surfaces / features designed for each step in the diffusion process. For example, current attachments do not provide completely smooth concave surfaces. In addition, current attachments do not provide engaging teeth extending over the entire engaging surface.

[0003] Based on the foregoing, a need exists for a multifunctional hair diffuser to help users achieve desired hair results. Utility Model Content

[0004] The disclosure describes attachments for air moving appliances and, more particularly, relates to diffuser attachments for air moving appliances including a hovering diffusion surface, and a hair engaging cover.

[0005] In one embodiment, an attachment assembly for an air moving device includes a diffuser attachment. The diffuser attachment includes an inlet end configured to be connected to the air moving device, and the inlet end includes an inlet for airflow to enter the diffuser attachment. The diffuser attachment also includes an outlet end, and the outlet end includes a diffuser surface defining a discharge opening. The diffuser surface is smooth and without any prongs, and is curved relative to the outside of the diffuser attachment. The attachment assembly also includes a hair engagement cover, which is configured to be removably attached to the outlet end of the diffuser attachment. The hair engagement cover includes prongs, which are arranged to extend outwardly from the diffuser surface when the hair engagement cover is attached to the outlet end. The attachment assembly has a first configuration in which the diffuser surface of the diffuser attachment is configured to receive hair and a second configuration in which the hair engagement cover is attached to the outlet end of the diffuser attachment and the prongs are positioned to engage the hair.

[0006] The diffuser attachment may be removably connected to the air moving appliance. The discharge openings may be positioned in a grid configuration on the diffuser surface of the diffuser attachment. The outlet end of the diffuser attachment may define an opening configured to receive a corresponding tab of the hair engagement cover.

[0007] The tip of the hair engagement cover can each define an opening configured to discharge at least a portion of the airflow discharged by the diffuser attachment. The opening of the tip can be positioned perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the hair engagement cover. The hair engagement cover can define a plurality of bridge threads (bridge threads) that are connected to the outer edge of the hair engagement cover. In some cases, the tip can extend outwards from a plurality of bridge threads. A plurality of bridge threads can partially define a plurality of voids. The void can be configured to discharge at least a portion of the airflow discharged by the diffuser attachment.

[0008] In another embodiment, an attachment assembly for an air moving device includes a diffuser attachment. The diffuser attachment includes an inlet end configured to be removably connected to the air moving device, and the inlet end includes an inlet for airflow to enter the diffuser attachment. The diffuser attachment also includes an outlet end, and the outlet end includes a diffuser surface defining a discharge opening, and these discharge openings are configured to discharge at least a portion of the airflow. The diffuser surface does not have any prongs, and the diffuser surface is bent relative to the outside of the diffuser attachment. The attachment assembly also includes a hair engagement cover, and the hair engagement cover includes an inner side and an outer side. The inner side of the hair engagement cover is configured to be removably attached to the outlet end of the diffuser attachment. The hair engagement cover includes prongs, which are arranged to extend outwardly from the diffuser surface when the hair engagement cover is attached to the outlet end. The prongs define an opening that is communicated with the discharge opening of the diffuser attachment, so that the opening of the prongs is configured to discharge at least a portion of the airflow discharged by the diffuser attachment. The attachment assembly has a first configuration in which a diffuser surface of the diffuser attachment is configured to receive hair and a second configuration in which a hair engaging cap is attached to the outlet end of the diffuser attachment and the prongs are positioned to engage hair.

[0009] The opening of the tip can be positioned perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the hair engagement cover. The hair engagement cover can define a plurality of bridge wires connected to the outer edge of the hair engagement cover so that the tip extends outwardly from the plurality of bridge wires. The plurality of bridge wires can partially define a plurality of gaps. The gap can be configured to discharge at least a portion of the airflow discharged by the diffuser attachment.

[0010] The diffuser attachment may be removably connected to the air moving appliance. The discharge openings of the diffuser attachment may be positioned on the diffuser surface in a grid configuration. The outlet end of the diffuser attachment may define an opening configured to receive a corresponding tab of the hair engagement cover.

[0011] In yet another embodiment, an air moving device assembly includes a diffuser attachment assembly and an air moving device, and the air moving device is configured to discharge air from an outlet end. The diffuser attachment assembly includes a diffuser attachment, and the diffuser attachment includes an inlet end configured to be removably connected to the outlet end of the air moving device, and the inlet end includes an inlet for airflow to enter the diffuser attachment. The diffuser attachment also includes an outlet end, and the outlet end includes a diffuser surface that defines a discharge opening. The diffuser surface is smooth and does not have any prongs, and the diffuser surface is curved relative to the outside of the diffuser attachment. The diffuser attachment assembly also includes a hair engagement cover, and the hair engagement cover includes an inner side and an outer side, so that the inner side of the hair engagement cover is configured to be removably attached to the outlet end of the diffuser attachment. The hair engagement cover includes prongs, which are arranged to extend outwardly from the diffuser surface when the hair engagement cover is attached to the outlet end. The tip defines an opening in communication with the discharge opening of the diffuser attachment such that the opening of the tip is configured to discharge at least a portion of the airflow discharged by the diffuser attachment. The diffuser attachment assembly has a first configuration in which a diffuser surface of the diffuser attachment is configured to receive hair when the diffuser attachment is mounted relative to the outlet end of the air moving appliance and a second configuration in which a hair engagement cap is attached to the outlet end of the diffuser attachment and the tip of the hair engagement cap is positioned to engage hair when the diffuser attachment is mounted relative to the air moving appliance.

[0012] The hair engagement cover can define a plurality of bridging threads coupled to an outer edge of the hair engagement cover such that the prongs can extend outwardly from the plurality of bridging threads. The plurality of bridging threads can partially define a plurality of gaps such that the gaps can be configured to exhaust at least a portion of an airflow discharged by the air moving device.

[0013] The discharge openings of the diffuser attachment may be positioned in a grid configuration on the diffuser surface.The outlet end of the diffuser attachment may define an opening configured to receive a corresponding tab of the hair engagement cover.

[0014] As used herein, "user's hair", "user's hair roots", and "user's scalp" designate one example for using the disclosed components. However, it should be understood that the user can utilize the disclosed components on another person's hair / hair roots / scalp without departing from the spirit / scope of the disclosed text. Therefore, "user's hair / hair roots / scalp" merely provides a context for using the disclosed components without limiting whose hair the disclosed components can be used on.

[0015] As used herein, "hair" may also refer to "hair roots" and "scalp", unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0016] As used herein, "a," "an," and "the" refer to both singular and plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0017] As used herein, the term "about" refers to a measurable value, such as a parameter, amount, time interval, etc., and is intended to include changes of ±15% or less, preferably ±10% or less, more preferably ±5% or less, even more preferably ±1% or less, and further more preferably ±0.1% or less from the specific recited value, as long as such changes are suitable for implementation in the utility model described herein. In addition, it should also be understood that the value referred to by the modifier "about" itself is specifically disclosed herein.

[0018] As used herein, for ease of description, spatially relative terms such as "below," "below," "lower," "above," "upper," "front," "rear," "side," "left," "right," "rear," etc. are used to describe the relationship of one element or feature to another element or feature. It should also be understood that the terms "front," "rear," "left," "right," "top," and "bottom" are not intended to be limiting, but are intended to be interchangeable where appropriate. In addition, it should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc. herein do not indicate any order, quantity, or relative importance, but are used to distinguish one element from another.

[0019] As used herein, the terms "includes," "comprising," and the like specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0020] As used herein, the terms "configuration" and the like refer to capabilities of components and / or assemblies, but do not exclude the existence or addition of other capabilities, features, components, elements, operations, and any combination thereof.

[0021] All ranges disclosed herein are inclusive of the endpoints, and the endpoints are independently combinable with each other. Each range disclosed herein constitutes a disclosure of any point or sub-range within the disclosed range.

[0022] Unless otherwise specified herein or clearly contradicted by the context, all methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order. Unless otherwise required, the use of any and all examples or exemplary language (e.g., "such as") is intended only to better illustrate the utility model, rather than to limit the scope of the utility model or any embodiment.

[0023] Any combination or arrangement of the features, functions and / or embodiments disclosed herein can be envisioned. Additional advantageous features, functions and applications of the disclosed systems, methods and assemblies of the disclosure will be apparent from the following description, particularly when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. All references listed in the disclosure are hereby incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Features and aspects of the implementations are described below with reference to the drawings, in which elements are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0025] Exemplary embodiments of the disclosure are further described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the various features, steps, and combinations of features / steps described below and shown in the drawings can be arranged and organized differently to produce embodiments that are still within the scope of the disclosure.

[0026] In order to assist one of ordinary skill in the art in making and using the disclosed components, systems, and methods, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0027] Figure 1A depicts a left front perspective view of a diffuser attachment assembly according to the disclosure;

[0028] Figure 1B depicts a front right perspective view of the diffuser attachment assembly;

[0029] Figure 2 depicts a side view of a diffuser attachment assembly;

[0030] Figure 3A depicts a front view of a diffuser attachment assembly;

[0031] Figure 3B Depicts the Figure 3A a cross-sectional view of the diffuser attachment assembly taken along section line AA;

[0032] Figure 4 depicts a rear perspective view of a diffuser attachment assembly;

[0033] Figure 5 depicts an exploded front perspective view of a diffuser attachment assembly;

[0034] Figure 6 a front perspective view depicting a diffuser attachment of the diffuser attachment assembly;

[0035] Figure 7 depicts a side view of a diffuser attachment of the diffuser attachment assembly;

[0036] Figure 8 depicting a front view of a diffuser attachment of the diffuser attachment assembly;

[0037] Fig. 9 depicting a rear perspective view of a hair engagement cover of a diffuser attachment assembly;

[0038] Fig.10 depicting a front perspective view of a hair engagement cover of a diffuser attachment assembly;

[0039] Fig.11 depicts a perspective view of a diffuser attachment assembly mounted to an air moving appliance according to the disclosure;

[0040] Fig.12 Depicts a partially mounted air moving device Fig.11 an exploded perspective view of a diffuser attachment assembly;

[0041] Fig.13 Depicts installation on air moving equipment Fig.11 A perspective view of the diffuser attachment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] Referring now to the drawings, and in particular to Figures 1A to 5 The diffuser attachment assembly 10 of the disclosed text includes a diffuser attachment 12 and a hair engagement cover 50. As discussed in more detail below, the diffuser attachment 12 or diffuser attachment assembly 10 can be relative to Fig.12 1. The diffuser attachment assembly 10 is mounted on an air moving appliance 102 (e.g., a hair dryer) as shown. The diffuser attachment assembly 10 provides multiple functions for the air moving appliance 102. For example, the diffuser attachment 12 can be attached to the air moving appliance 102 and used for diffuse drying of hair. The hair engagement cap 50 can be removably attached to the diffuser attachment 12 on the air moving appliance 102 and used to dry hair from the root to the tip of the hair, as will be discussed in more detail below.

[0043] The diffuser attachment assembly 10 defines a central axis 24 that extends through the center of the diffuser attachment 12 and the hair engagement cover 50. Thus, when the hair engagement cover 50 is attached to the diffuser attachment 12, the diffuser attachment 12 is coaxial with the hair engagement cover 50.

[0044] In the illustrated embodiment, the diffuser attachment assembly 10 defines a circular outer shape, such as Figure 3A In other embodiments, the diffuser attachment assembly 10 can have any suitable shape, such as rectangular, triangular, and / or oval.

[0045] Reference now Figures 6 to 8 , diffuser attachment 12 includes an inlet end 14 and an outlet end 26. Inlet end 14 is opposite outlet end 26 along central axis 24. Inlet end 14 of diffuser attachment 12 is configured to be directly or indirectly connected to air moving device 102 (see Figures 11 to 13). The outlet end 26 is configured to directly or indirectly engage with the hair engagement cover 50, the user's hair, and combinations thereof.

[0046] The inlet end 14 of the diffuser attachment 12 defines a rear surface 15. The rear surface 15 can be planar, partially planar, or non-planar. For example, the rear surface 15 is partially planar and partially curved, such as Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown. Figure 4 As further shown, rear surface 15 is dome-shaped. In other embodiments, rear surface 15 can be planar, angled, curved, or a combination thereof. Rear surface 15 defines an inlet 16 configured to allow airflow into diffuser attachment 12. Inlet 16 can have a cross-sectional shape perpendicular to central axis 24, the cross-sectional shape being circular, elliptical, quadrilateral, triangular, and variations thereof. In some cases, the size and / or shape of inlet 16 can be designed to be similar to an outlet of air moving device 102. In an example, inlet 16 is circular. Inlet 16 is sized to interface with the outlet of air moving device 102.

[0047] In addition, diffuser attachment 12 includes a collar 18 extending outwardly from rear surface 15 along central axis 24. Collar 18 is configured to engage an outlet of air moving device 102. Collar 18 includes one or more features for removably attaching to one or more features of air moving device 102. For example, collar 18 may include and / or define a locking feature for semi-permanently engaging with air moving device 102. Collar 18 defines grooves 20 and notches 22 configured to rotationally engage with air moving device 102. In the example shown, collar 18 defines a plurality of grooves 20 and notches 22.

[0048] like Figure 4 As seen in the figure, the collar 18 defines an inlet 16. The inlet 16 is located in the center of the collar 18 and extends at least partially between the inlet end 14 and the outlet end 26. The size and shape of the inlet 16 are designed for airflow into the diffuser attachment 12. For example, the inlet is circular. In other embodiments, the inlet 16 is rectangular, triangular, oval, or any suitable shape.

[0049] refer to Figure 6, the diffuser attachment 12 defines a diffuser surface 28 on the outlet end 26. The diffuser surface 28 is curved relative to the exterior of the diffuser attachment 12. For example, a central portion of the diffuser surface 28 (e.g., near the central axis 24) is positioned closer to the inlet end 14 than an outer portion of the diffuser surface 28, so that the curvature extends inwardly toward the inlet 16. Therefore, the diffuser surface 28 is concave. In other embodiments, the diffuser surface 28 can be convex and / or have any other suitable curve. The diffuser surface 28 can be configured to receive the user's hair so that the user's hair interacts with the curved portion.

[0050] The diffuser surface 28 also defines a plurality of discharge openings 30. The discharge openings 30 are in fluid communication with the inlet 16. The discharge openings 30 may be spaced apart in a grid-like configuration. For example, the discharge openings 30 are spaced apart in a grid-like configuration such that a majority of the diffuser surface 28 is included within the grid. The discharge openings 30 are spaced equidistantly (or nearly equidistantly) across the diffuser surface 28. In another example, the discharge openings 30 may be positioned in specific areas of the diffuser surface 28 as desired based on the desired use. For example, the discharge openings 30 may be grouped at different locations on the diffuser surface 28.

[0051] In some cases, diffuser surface 28 includes a display surface 34 configured to depict alphanumeric characters, images, and / or symbols. For example, display surface 34 may provide an area for branding displays, logos, and combinations thereof.

[0052] The diffuser attachment 12 may be free of any pointed and / or raised features configured to engage with the user's hair. Specifically, the diffuser surface 28 is free of any pointed and / or raised features. A non-pointed surface may provide several benefits, including, but not limited to: enabling airflow / heat to come into close contact with the hair / hair roots / scalp, and allowing the diffuser attachment 12 to dock with and slide over the user's hair without engaging ("pulling") the hair (e.g., hair strands). Thus, the diffuser surface 28 may be a smooth, unobstructed surface defining a plurality of discharge openings 30.

[0053] refer to Figure 8 , the diffuser attachment 12 can define attachment features and / or include elements configured to directly or indirectly engage with the hair engagement cover 50. Thus, the hair engagement cover 50 can be semi-permanently attached to the diffuser attachment 12. The diffuser attachment 12 can define attachment features and / or include elements positioned along the outer edge of the diffuser attachment 12 that are configured to engage with the hair engagement cover 50. The diffuser attachment 12 can define attachment features and / or include elements positioned on the diffuser surface 28 that are configured to engage with the hair engagement cover 50.

[0054] In one embodiment, the diffuser attachment 12 defines an opening 32 (see Figure 8 ). The diffuser surface 28 defines an opening 32 that extends at least partially inwardly (i.e., in a direction toward the inlet end 14) from the diffuser attachment 12. The opening 32 is configured to directly or indirectly engage with the hair engagement cover 50. The size of the opening 32 is designed to semi-permanently engage with the hair engagement cover 50. In another case, the diffuser attachment 12 may include a tab (not shown). The diffuser surface 28 may include a tab (not shown) extending outwardly (i.e., in a direction toward the outlet end 26) from the diffuser attachment 12.

[0055] refer to Fig. 9 and Fig.10 The hair engagement cover 50 is configured to be removably attached to the outlet end 26 of the diffuser attachment 12 and provides a second configuration of the attachment assembly 10 (eg, Figure 1A The hair engaging cover 50 defines an inner side 52 (see Fig. 9 ) and the outer side 54 (see Fig.10 ). The inner side 52 of the hair engagement cover 50 is configured to directly or indirectly engage with the outlet end 26 of the diffuser attachment 12. The outer side 54 of the hair engagement cover 50 is configured to engage with at least the hair of a user.

[0056] like Fig.10 As seen in the figure, the hair engagement cover 50 defines one or more bridge wires 56. In the example shown, the hair engagement cover 50 defines a plurality of bridge wires 56, which may be collectively referred to as a mesh and / or matrix-like framework. The bridge wires 56 extend directly or indirectly between various portions of the outer edge 55 of the hair engagement cover 50. Fig. 9 and Fig.10 As depicted, the bridge wire 56 extends from the outer edge 55 of the hair engagement cover 50 to the inner ring 58. The inner ring 58 is coaxial with the outer edge 55 of the hair engagement cover 50, and the hair engagement cover is coaxial with the diffuser attachment 12. The hair engagement cover 50 includes a flat surface 60 extending from the outer edge of the inner ring 58 and extending inwardly from the inner surface of the inner ring 58. The flat surface 60 can be configured to display alphanumeric characters, images and / or symbols. For example, the flat surface 60 can provide an area for displaying a trademark, indicating, and combinations thereof.

[0057] Inner ring 58 and bridging wire 56 can provide structural support for hair engagement cover 50.Inner ring 58 and bridging wire 56 are limited in the space 62 extending between the inboard 52 and the outside 54 of hair engagement cover 50.Space 62 allows air to be transferred to the outside 54 of hair engagement cover 50 from the inlet end 14 of diffuser attachment 12.Bridging wire 56 and inner ring 58 can limit solid, part solid and / or hollow cross section.As shown in the figure, bridging wire 56 and inner ring 58 are hollow, thereby help to alleviate the weight of hair engagement cover 50.Outer edge 55 is limited in the sidewall extending between the inboard 52 and the outside 54.In some cases, outer edge 55 can extend longitudinally together with central axis 24.

[0058] The hair engagement cover 50 can define and / or include one or more prongs 64 extending outwardly in the direction of the outer side 54. In an example, the hair engagement cover 50 defines a plurality of prongs 64 extending outwardly in the direction of the outer side 54. For example, one or more prongs 64 extend outwardly from the bridging wire 56 and / or the inner ring 58. The prongs 64 extend axially with the central axis 24. In some cases, at least some of the prongs 64 extend outwardly beyond the outer edge 55, such that the outer side 54 of each prong 64 extends outwardly beyond the outer side 54 of the outer edge 55. In some cases, some of the prongs 64 extend outwardly beyond the outer edge 55, and some of the prongs 64 do not extend outwardly beyond the outer edge 55. For example, Figure 3B A cross-sectional view of the diffuser attachment assembly 10 is shown with the prongs 64 extending outwardly beyond the outer edge 55 .

[0059] The tip 64 can be hollow, partially hollow, and / or solid. In an example, the tip 64 defines a channel 66 extending between the inner side 52 and the outer side 54. Each channel 66 extends between an upper opening 68 and a lower opening 70. The upper opening 68 is positioned on the outer side 54 of the tip 64, and the lower opening 70 is positioned on the inner side 52 of the tip 64. Therefore, the channel 66 and the openings 68, 70 are in fluid communication with the diffuser attachment 12, so that air traveling between the inlet end 14 and the outlet end 26 can travel between the lower opening 70 to the upper opening 68 at least partially via the channel 66. In some cases, air can travel outward from the outlet end 26 of the diffuser attachment 12 through the gap 62 and the upper opening 68 of the tip 64. The upper opening 68 can extend at least partially through the tip 64 so as to be in fluid communication with the channel 66 in a direction perpendicular to (or nearly perpendicular to) the axis 24. As Figure 3B As depicted, upper opening 68 may extend through tip 64 so as to be in fluid communication with passage 66 perpendicular to axis 24. Thus, air may travel through upper opening 68 while engaging at least the user's hair.

[0060] The hair engagement cover 50 is arranged to be removably attached to the diffuser attachment 12. For example, the hair engagement cover 50 can define and / or include one or more tabs 72 extending outwardly from the hair engagement cover 50 in the direction of the inner side 52. In some cases, the hair engagement cover 50 includes at least two tabs 72, and at least two tabs extend outwardly from the bridge wire 56 of the hair engagement cover 50 in the direction of the inner side 52. In some cases, the tabs 72 can be positioned to align the hair engagement cover 50 in a specific orientation. In other cases, the tabs 72 can be positioned so that the hair engagement cover 50 can be positioned in any orientation.

[0061] In the example shown, the tab 72 is configured to be removably inserted into the opening 32 of the diffuser attachment 12. The tab 72 and the opening 32 have a circular cross-section, and their dimensions are designed so that each tab 72 is inserted into the corresponding opening 32. Inserting the tab 72 into the corresponding opening 32 ensures that the hair engagement cover 50 is semi-permanently engaged with the diffuser attachment 12. In some embodiments, the tab 72 can define one or more engagement features that are configured to interface with corresponding engagement features defined by the opening 32 to facilitate the semi-permanent engagement between the diffuser attachment 12 and the hair engagement cover 50.

[0062] like Figures 1A to 5 As depicted, the hair engagement cover 50 can be removably engaged with the diffuser attachment 12, so as to limit the diffuser attachment assembly 10. The hair engagement cover 50 is positioned to limit a certain space between at least the inner ring 58 and the diffuser surface 28 when attached to the diffuser attachment 12. In some cases, the hair engagement cover 50 is engaged with the diffuser attachment 12 to generate feedback to the user to ensure that these parts are correctly attached. For example, the feedback can be audible (for example, click, snap), tactile (for example, vibration) and combination thereof. When engaged, the tip 64 of the hair engagement cover 50 can extend outwards from the diffuser surface 28 of the diffuser attachment 12.

[0063] Also refer to Figures 11 to 13 , diffuser attachment assembly 10 is configured to interface with air moving appliance 102. Specifically, outlet end 104 of air moving appliance 102 is configured to directly or indirectly engage inlet end 14 of diffuser attachment 12. Diffuser attachment assembly 10 is removably engaged with outlet end 104 of air moving appliance 102. For example, outlet end 104 of air moving appliance 102 may define and / or include features / elements configured to engage with groove 20 and / or notch 22 of diffuser attachment 12.

[0064] In operation, at least the inlet end 14 of the diffuser attachment 12 engages at least the outlet end 104 of the air moving device 102 (see Fig.13 ). The inlet end 14 of the diffuser attachment 12 is inserted into the outlet end 104 of the air moving device 102, and the diffuser attachment 12 can be rotated and / or translated until it is properly secured to the air moving device 102. For example, the diffuser attachment 12 is rotated or positioned until the groove 20 and / or the notch 22 of the diffuser attachment 12 is secured together with / to the air moving device 102. In a first configuration of the attachment assembly 10 in which the diffuser surface 28 of the diffuser attachment 12 is configured to receive the user's hair, the diffuser attachment 12 is engaged with the air moving device 102. In the first configuration, air travels from the outlet end 104 of the air moving device 102 through the inlet end 14 of the diffuser attachment 12 and exits the outlet end 26 of the diffuser attachment 12 through the discharge opening 30. In use, the user's hair is received by the diffuser surface 28 and the air is discharged from the discharge opening 30 so as to diffuse the user's hair.

[0065] In the second configuration, Fig.11 As shown, the hair engagement cover 50 can be attached to the diffuser attachment 12 to create a second configuration of the diffuser attachment assembly 10. For example, Fig.12 As shown, the inner side 52 of the hair engagement cover 50 can be attached to the outlet end 26 of the diffuser attachment 12. In the second configuration, at least the tip 64 of the hair engagement cover 50 can engage with the user's hair. In use, the user's hair can engage at least the tip 64, and air can be discharged from the discharge opening 30 and / or the upper opening 68 of the tip 64. When styling the user's hair, the diffuser attachment assembly 10 can produce a trimming effect.

[0066] In operation, the user can switch between the first and second configurations as desired during the diffusion process. The diffuser attachment 12 and the hair engagement cover 50 are configured to be removed with minimal effort and steps to ensure that the user can easily switch between the first and second configurations and completely remove the diffuser attachment 12 from the air moving appliance 102 if desired.

[0067] The inlet end 14 of the diffuser attachment 12 is semi-permanently engaged with the outlet end 104 of the air moving device 102 to position the diffuser attachment 12 of the diffuser attachment assembly 10 in a first configuration. In the first configuration, airflow is directed outward from the air moving device 102 through the inlet end 14 of the diffuser attachment 12 and exits the outlet end 26 of the diffuser surface 28 through the discharge opening 30. The user can position their hair within and / or near the diffuser surface 28 to perform various functions, including hair drying. For example, the user's hair roots / hair closest to the user's scalp are diffused and dried. Diffusion is typically used to dry naturally curly hair in the natural curl pattern of the hair. Therefore, in the first configuration, the user can dry their hair without disrupting the natural curl pattern of the hair. When the user's hair is positioned within and / or near the diffuser surface 28, air can be discharged from the discharge opening 30.

[0068] The user can engage the inner side 52 of the hair engagement cover 50 to the outlet end 26 of the diffuser attachment 12, so that the diffuser attachment assembly 10 is placed in the second configuration. In the second configuration, the user can engage with the diffuser surface 28 of the tip 64 and / or the diffuser attachment 12 of the hair engagement cover 50. The airflow from the discharge opening 30 can travel through the lower opening 70 and flow out from the upper opening 68 of the tip 64. The user can position his hair in and / or near the tip 64 and / or the diffuser surface 28 to perform various functions, including hair drying. For example, the user can dry the entire section of his hair, for example, from the root of hair to the tip of hair. Therefore, in the second configuration, the user can dry his naturally curly hair with the natural curling mode of hair by keeping / accommodating the section of hair in the diffuser surface 28. When the hair of the user is positioned to contact with the tip 64 and / or is positioned near the tip, air can be discharged from the upper opening 68.

[0069] Although the utility model has been described with reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made without departing from the scope of the utility model, and its elements may be replaced with equivalents. In addition, without departing from the substantial scope and spirit of the utility model, many modifications may be made to adapt the teachings of the utility model to specific purposes, applications, manufacturing conditions, conditions of use, compositions, media, sizes and / or materials. Therefore, the utility model is intended to be not limited to the exemplary embodiments and best modes intended for implementing the utility model as described herein. Since many modifications, variations and changes in detail may be made to the described examples, all contents in the previous description and shown in the accompanying drawings are intended to be interpreted as exemplary and non-restrictive.

Claims

1. A diffuser attachment assembly for an air moving appliance, characterized in that The diffuser attachment assembly comprises: A diffuser attachment, the diffuser attachment comprising: an inlet end configured to be connected to the air moving device, the inlet end including an inlet for airflow into the diffuser attachment; and an outlet end including a diffuser surface defining a discharge opening, the diffuser surface being smooth and devoid of any cusps, wherein the diffuser surface is curved relative to an exterior of the diffuser attachment; and a hair engagement cover configured to be removably attached to the outlet end of the diffuser attachment, the hair engagement cover comprising a prong arranged to extend outwardly from the diffuser surface of the diffuser attachment when the hair engagement cover is attached to the outlet end, Wherein the attachment assembly has a first configuration wherein the hair engagement cover is not attached to the outlet end of the diffuser attachment and a second configuration wherein the hair engagement cover is attached to the outlet end of the diffuser attachment.

2. The diffuser attachment assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The diffuser attachment is removably connected to the air moving appliance.

3. The diffuser attachment assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The discharge openings are positioned in a grid configuration on the diffuser surface.

4. The diffuser attachment assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The outlet end of the diffuser attachment defines an opening configured to receive a corresponding tab of the hair engagement cover.

5. The diffuser attachment assembly of claim 1, wherein: The prongs of the hair engagement cover each define an opening configured to discharge at least a portion of the airflow discharged by the diffuser attachment.

6. The diffuser attachment assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that The opening of the prong is positioned perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the hair engaging cover.

7. The diffuser attachment assembly of claim 1, wherein: The hair engaging cover defines a plurality of bridging wires coupled to an outer edge of the hair engaging cover, wherein the prongs extend outwardly from the plurality of bridging wires.

8. The diffuser attachment assembly of claim 7, wherein: The plurality of bridging strands partially define a plurality of voids, wherein the voids are configured to exhaust at least a portion of the airflow discharged by the diffuser attachment.

9. A diffuser attachment assembly for an air moving appliance, characterized in that: The diffuser attachment assembly comprises: A diffuser attachment, the diffuser attachment comprising: an inlet end configured to be removably connected to the air moving appliance, the inlet end including an inlet for airflow into the diffuser attachment; and an outlet end comprising a diffuser surface defining a discharge opening configured to discharge at least a portion of the airflow, the diffuser surface being free of any cusps, wherein the diffuser surface is curved relative to an exterior of the diffuser attachment; and a hair engagement cover comprising an inner side and an outer side, wherein the inner side of the hair engagement cover is configured to be removably attached to the outlet end of the diffuser attachment, wherein the hair engagement cover comprises a prong, the prong being arranged to extend outwardly from the diffuser surface when the hair engagement cover is attached to the outlet end of the diffuser attachment, the prong defining an opening in communication with the discharge opening of the diffuser attachment, wherein the opening of the prong is configured to discharge at least a portion of the airflow discharged by the diffuser attachment, Wherein the attachment assembly has a first configuration wherein the hair engagement cover is not attached to the outlet end of the diffuser attachment and a second configuration wherein the hair engagement cover is attached to the outlet end of the diffuser attachment.

10. The diffuser attachment assembly of claim 9, wherein: The opening of the prong is positioned perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the hair engaging cover.

11. The diffuser attachment assembly of claim 9, wherein: The hair engaging cover defines a plurality of bridging wires coupled to an outer edge of the hair engaging cover, wherein the prongs extend outwardly from the plurality of bridging wires.

12. The diffuser attachment assembly of claim 11, wherein: The plurality of bridging strands partially define a plurality of voids, wherein the voids are configured to exhaust at least a portion of the airflow discharged by the diffuser attachment.

13. The diffuser attachment assembly of claim 9, wherein: The diffuser attachment is removably connected to the air moving appliance.

14. The diffuser attachment assembly of claim 9, wherein: The discharge openings are positioned in a grid configuration on the diffuser surface.

15. The diffuser attachment assembly of claim 9, wherein: The outlet end of the diffuser attachment defines an opening configured to receive a corresponding tab of the hair engagement cover.

16. An air moving device assembly, characterized in that: A diffuser attachment assembly and an air moving device configured to discharge air from an outlet end, the diffuser attachment assembly comprising: A diffuser attachment, the diffuser attachment comprising: an inlet end configured to be removably connected to the outlet end of the air moving appliance, the inlet end including an inlet for airflow into the diffuser attachment; and an outlet end including a diffuser surface defining a discharge opening, the diffuser surface being smooth and devoid of any cusps, wherein the diffuser surface is curved relative to an exterior of the diffuser attachment; and A hair engaging cover, the hair engaging cover comprising: an inner side and an outer side, wherein the inner side of the hair engagement cover is configured to be removably attached to the outlet end of the diffuser attachment, wherein the hair engagement cover includes a prong, the prong being arranged to extend outwardly from the diffuser surface when the hair engagement cover is attached to the outlet end of the diffuser attachment, the prong defining an opening in communication with the discharge opening of the diffuser attachment, wherein the opening of the prong is configured to discharge at least a portion of the airflow discharged by the diffuser attachment, wherein the diffuser attachment assembly has a first configuration wherein the diffuser attachment is mounted relative to the outlet end of the air moving appliance and a second configuration wherein the hair engagement cap is attached to the outlet end of the diffuser attachment when the diffuser attachment is mounted relative to the air moving appliance.

17. The air moving device assembly of claim 16, wherein: The hair engaging cover defines a plurality of bridging wires coupled to an outer edge of the hair engaging cover, wherein the prongs extend outwardly from the plurality of bridging wires.

18. The air moving device assembly of claim 17, wherein: The plurality of bridging strands partially define a plurality of voids, wherein the voids are configured to exhaust at least a portion of the airflow exhausted by the air moving appliance.

19. The air moving device assembly of claim 16, wherein: The discharge openings are positioned in a grid configuration on the diffuser surface.

20. The air moving appliance assembly of claim 16, wherein: The outlet end of the diffuser attachment defines an opening configured to receive a corresponding tab of the hair engagement cover.

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