UV Curing LED
A UV LED attachment for hair dryers addresses the inefficiencies of oxidative hair coloring by using combined UV light and hot air to cure hair dyes quickly and safely, enhancing application speed and durability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- FR2023013064
- Authority / Receiving Office
- FR · FR
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-11-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-12
- Estimated Expiration
- 2033-11-27
AI Technical Summary
Existing hair coloring methods using oxidative chemical reactions are time-consuming and corrosive, and there is a need for more efficient and less harmful processes to apply and dry hair dye compositions.
A UV light-emitting diode (LED) attachment for hair dryers that cures cosmetic compositions, such as hair dye, using UV light and hot air simultaneously, allowing for faster and safer application and drying.
The UV LED attachment enables rapid and effective curing of hair dyes, reducing application time and minimizing tissue damage, while providing long-lasting color results.
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Abstract
Description
Title of the invention: UV curing LED SUMMARY
[0001] In one aspect, the disclosure proposes a fixation for a hair dryer, the fixation comprising an ultraviolet (UV) light configured to dry a cosmetic composition.
[0002] In some embodiments, the attachment is configured for physical attachment to the hair dryer.
[0003] In some embodiments, the attachment is an aftermarket addition to the hair dryer.
[0004] In embodiments, the cosmetic composition is intended to be applied to an individual's hair.
[0005] In embodiments, the cosmetic composition includes a hair dye that is hardenable by hot air from a hair dryer, UV light fixing, or both.
[0006] In one aspect, the disclosure proposes a hair dryer comprising an attachment for a hair dryer.
[0007] In one aspect, the disclosure proposes a method for drying a cosmetic composition, the method comprising: applying the cosmetic composition to a surface; activating a blower on a hair dryer, so that the hair dryer blows hot air onto the cosmetic composition on the surface; and activating a UV light on a fixing for the hair dryer, so that the UV light irradiates the cosmetic composition on the surface; wherein the fixing can be attached to the hair dryer.
[0008] In embodiments of a process, the fixative is attached to the hair dryer.
[0009] In embodiments of a process, a UV light beam from the fixation and a portion of the hot air blown by the hair dryer coincide with a portion of the cosmetic composition on the surface.
[0010] In embodiments of a process, the cosmetic composition is intended to be applied to an individual's hair.
[0011] In embodiments of a process, the cosmetic composition includes a hair dye that can be polymerized by hot air from a hair dryer, UV light fixation, or both.
[0012] In other aspects, the disclosure proposes a computer device comprising circuitry configured to perform all or part of a process, and a system and / or network of computer devices comprising the computer device.
[0013] This summary is proposed to present a selection of concepts under a Simplified form, which are described in greater detail below. This summary is not intended to identify key features of the claimed subject matter, nor should it be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter. Description of drawings
[0014] [Fig.1] Fig.1 shows a diagram of a hair dryer with an ultraviolet (UV) light fixture (light-emitting diode, LED) attached to it, in use for curing a cosmetic composition on an individual's hair, according to aspects of the disclosure.
[0015] [Fig.2] Fig.2 shows a flowchart of an example of a process for hardening a cosmetic composition using UV light fixation for fixing to a hair dryer and / or use with a hair dryer, according to aspects of disclosure.
[0016] The preceding aspects and many concomitant advantages of the present invention will be more readily appreciated as they are better understood with reference to the following detailed description, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Detailed description
[0017] Existing devices and processes for hair coloring typically exploit an oxidative chemical reaction that can be corrosive to tissues and is too time-consuming. With these approaches, typically, two compounds are mixed to form a hair dye composition, and the hair dye composition is then meticulously applied to the hair. These approaches are time-consuming but can produce colored hair that lasts three weeks or more. There is a need for devices and processes for applying hair dye compositions to hair and for drying the hair dye compositions so that the colored hair has a satisfactory duration. This disclosure addresses this need and other long-standing and unmet needs in art.
[0018] Figure 1 shows a diagram of a hair dryer with an ultraviolet (UV) light fixture (light-emitting diode, LED) attached to it, used to cure a cosmetic composition on an individual's hair, according to aspects of the disclosure. An example of a hair dryer fixture includes a UV LED light that is configured to cure a cosmetic composition, such as a hair dye, applied to an individual's hair. The UV LED light from the fixture can irradiate an area adjacent to an outlet of the hair dryer when attached to the hair dryer, so that the hot air emitted by the hair dryer coincides with the UV light from the fixture. In this way, the cosmetic composition can to be cured with hot air, UV light, or both for improved curing of the cosmetic composition.
[0019] In some embodiments, the attachment is configured for physical attachment to the hair dryer, for example, as an aftermarket accessory. The attachment may include a power connection (e.g., an AC power connection for use with a wall outlet) and / or a power source, such as a battery. The power connection and / or power source may be connected and configured operationally to activate the UV light, for example, following an input, such as pressing a button and / or processor-mediated activation. The attachment may include a housing and, optionally, examples of attachment means including, but not limited to, hook-and-loop fasteners, button attachments, clips, strap attachments, or the like.However, in other embodiments, the attachment is integrated into or integral with the hair dryer, or is supplied in combination with the hair dryer and is configured for physical attachment to the hair dryer.
[0020] In at least some embodiments, the hair dryer can be specifically configured to receive the attachment and may include, for example, an attachment site that can be modular for use with the attachment, optionally with one or more other hair dryer attachments. As such, in various aspects, the disclosure provides a hair dryer and an attachment for the hair dryer.
[0021] In some embodiments, the cosmetic composition is configured to be applied to an individual's hair. The cosmetic composition may be or include a hair dye that can be cured by hot air from a hairdryer, UV light fixation, or both. The hair dye may be intended for introducing hair color into the individual's hair, for example.
[0022] As shown in [Fig. 2], a flowchart of an example of a method for drying a cosmetic composition using a UV light attachment shows that such a method can include preparing the hair for application of the cosmetic composition; applying the cosmetic composition to the hair; activating a UV light attachment for the hair dryer, so that the UV light irradiates the cosmetic composition on the hair; and optionally, activating a blower on the hair dryer, so that the hair dryer blows hot air onto the cosmetic composition on the hair. In some embodiments, the attachment can be fixed (and / or is fixed) to the hair dryer for ergonomic use of the blower and / or the UV light, so that a user does not need to change their grip or change a held device to use these features of the combination.
[0023] In some embodiments, a UV light beam from the fixing device and a portion of the hot air blown by the hairdryer coincide with a portion of the cosmetic composition on the hair, as shown in [Fig. 1] by way of non-limiting example. This allows a user to both style and color the hair using a combined device. As such, in some embodiments, the cosmetic composition can be applied using such a combined device that includes the fixing device and the hairdryer. In some embodiments, the application of the cosmetic composition can be adjusted, for example, using the combined device, to coat and cover the hair with the cosmetic composition.Examples of adjustments include activating and / or deactivating the application of the cosmetic composition as needed, adjusting the distance between the combination device and the hair as needed, activating and / or deactivating the UV light beam and / or the blower of the hair dryer as needed, etc.
[0024] In some embodiments, the hair is treated with shampoo, conditioner, plasma, hot air, or any combination thereof, to change the surface texture of the hair and enhance the penetration of the cosmetic composition into the hair and its adhesion to the hair. In some embodiments, the hair is treated with shampoo before, during, and / or after application of the cosmetic composition to the hair. In some embodiments, the hair is treated with conditioner before, during, and / or after application of the cosmetic composition to the hair. In some embodiments, the hair is treated with plasma before, during, and / or after application of the cosmetic composition to the hair. In some embodiments, the hair is treated with hot air before, during, and / or after application of the cosmetic composition to the hair.In some embodiments, an ion generator can be used to activate the aerosolized cosmetic composition, for example, before application to the hair. In some embodiments, one or more of these treatments and / or others can be applied using the combined device, for example.
[0025] In some embodiments, the intensity of the UV light and / or the hairdryer blower, such as the air movement rate and / or the heat level, can be adjusted as part of the application process. In some embodiments, the cosmetic composition can be aerosolized and / or supplied as a consumable for use with the combined device.
[0026] In some embodiments, the combined device may be a "smart hair dryer" which includes, among other features, one or more sensors which are operationally connected to circuitry configured to perform Logical operations based on data received from one or more sensors for automated, semi-automated, or manually assisted application of the cosmetic composition to a portion of an individual's body. The logical operations may include all or part of a disclosure procedure and / or process, for example, optionally in combination with additional logical operations.
[0027] As such, in some aspects, the disclosure proposes a "smart hairdryer" computing device comprising circuitry configured to perform all or part of a process, and optionally, a system and / or network of computing devices comprising at least part of such circuitry. In some embodiments, circuitry of the computing device is configurable with a processor and processor-executable instructions stored on a machine-readable, non-transient medium of the computing device, by way of non-limiting example, but other approaches to configuring the computing device's circuitry may be implemented in embodiments.In some embodiments, the computing device includes a processor for executing instructions stored on a non-transient, computer-readable medium, enabling the processor to perform all or part of a disclosure method or process. Therefore, in some embodiments, a computing device includes a software application configured to perform all or part of one or more disclosure methods or processes, in any order or combination. However, in some embodiments, a computing device includes dedicated hardware circuitry. Additional circuitry configuration of the computing device may include networking circuitry, for example, circuitry configured for a wireless connection, such as a Bluetooth®, Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE), and / or Wi-Fi® connection, and / or a wired connection.The networking circuitry, in combination with the computer device circuitry, can be used to request, retrieve, and / or receive data from a remote server, for example. In some embodiments, the circuitry may include an operational connection of one or more sensors with the processor, or other circuitry, to perform logical operations and / or processes based on data received from one or more sensors, for example. NON-LIMITING METHODS OF IMPLEMENTATION
[0028] The following non-limiting embodiments contain elements that are modular and can be combined with each other in any number, order or combination to form a new non-limiting embodiment, which can itself be combined with other non-limiting embodiments.
[0029] Embodiment 1. Hair dryer fixing, the fixing comprising an ultraviolet (UV) light configured to harden a cosmetic composition.
[0030] Embodiment 2. Fixation according to any other embodiment, in which the fixation is configured for physical fixation with a hair dryer.
[0031] Embodiment 3. Attachment according to any other embodiment, wherein the attachment is an aftermarket addition to the hair dryer.
[0032] Embodiment 4. Fixation according to any other embodiment, in which the cosmetic composition is intended to be applied to the hair of an individual.
[0033] Embodiment 5. Fixation according to any other embodiment, wherein the cosmetic composition includes a hair dye that is hardenable by hot air from a hair dryer, UV light fixing, or both.
[0034] Embodiment 6. Attachment for a hair dryer according to any other embodiment and / or as disclosed herein.
[0035] Embodiment 7. Hair dryer comprising a hair dryer attachment according to any other embodiment and / or as disclosed herein.
[0036] Embodiment 8. Method for drying a cosmetic composition, the method comprising: applying the cosmetic composition to a surface; activating a blower of a hair dryer, so that the hair dryer blows hot air onto the cosmetic composition on the surface; and activating a UV light of a fixing for the hair dryer, so that the UV light irradiates the cosmetic composition on the surface; wherein the fixing can be attached to the hair dryer.
[0037] Embodiment 9. Method according to any other embodiment, in which the attachment is fixed to the hair dryer.
[0038] Embodiment 10. Method according to any other embodiment, in which a UV light beam from the fixative and a portion of the hot air blown by the hair dryer coincide with a portion of the cosmetic composition on the surface.
[0039] Embodiment 11. Method according to any other embodiment, in which the cosmetic composition is intended to be applied to the hair of an individual.
[0040] Embodiment 12. A process according to any other embodiment, in which the cosmetic composition includes a hair dye that is hardenable by hot air from a hair dryer, UV light fixing, or both.
[0041] Embodiment 13. A method for drying a cosmetic composition according to any other embodiment and / or as disclosed herein.
[0042] Embodiment 14. Computer device comprising circuitry configured to execute all or part of the process according to any other embodiment.
[0043] Embodiment 15. Computer device according to any other embodiment, in which the circuitry includes a processor and a computer-readable non-transient storage medium storing instructions configured to be executed by the processor.
[0044] Embodiment 16. System and / or network of computer devices comprising the computer device according to any other embodiment.
[0045] Although illustrative embodiments have been shown and described, it should be appreciated that various changes can be made to them without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
Claims
Demands
1. Hair dryer fixative, fixative comprising an ultraviolet (UV) light configured to harden a cosmetic composition.
2. Attachment according to claim 1, wherein the attachment is configured for physical attachment to the hair dryer.
3. Assembly comprising a fixation according to one of claims 1 or 2 and a cosmetic composition, wherein the cosmetic composition is intended to be applied to the hair of an individual.
4. The assembly according to claim 3, wherein the cosmetic composition includes a hair dye that is curable by hot air from a hair dryer, UV light from fixing, or both.
5. Hair dryer comprising a hair dryer attachment according to any one of claims 1 or 2.
6. A method for hardening a cosmetic composition, the method comprising: applying the cosmetic composition to a surface; activating a blower of a hair dryer, such that the hair dryer blows hot air onto the cosmetic composition on the surface; and activating a UV light of a fixative according to claim 1 for the hair dryer, such that the UV light irradiates the cosmetic composition on the surface; wherein the fixative can be fixed to the hair dryer.