A shower device for hair capture

Abstract

A wearable shower device for hair capture includes a holder 1 for holding the device on a user's body, a collection tray with holes or perforations in it 3 to collect loose hairs that fall from the us

Description

Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a shower device for hair capture, in particular for capturing or collecting loose hairs during showering. Background Many people in many societies across the world are increasingly likely to shower rather than bathing. Showers can lead to dispersal of loose hair causing problems for surroundings and / or plugs. There is no easy way to prevent this, and often a person showering will need to empty the plug and shower down the surroundings. In addition or the alternative hair during showering hair is liable to fall and stay on a person’s body or skin, which can be difficult and irritating to remove. This clearing up can add a significant period of time to an otherwise rapid and enjoyable showering experience. Prior Art US 2012 030 4377 (REILE) discloses a hair collection system including a backboard for providing a location for detached hair collection, a basin for capturing detached hair, and an attachment means to couple the system to a wall. The system provides a new method and apparatus for collecting detached hair before it becomes entrapped in the drain. US 2007 0 101 472 (GREGG) discloses a facial hair trimmings catcher that is collapsible or otherwise adapted for storing as a smaller unit, includes a bag comprising a closed bottom, closed side walls and a top and further includes a support member that is attached to the side walls to form a support configuration which supports the bag under the face of the user and support member includes a support strap adapted for passing behind the neck of the user, and may further include one or more hinges attached to a top periphery of the bag so that in the open position the hinge holds the top of the bag open for receiving facial hair trimmings wherein the bag may be held open by a flexible tension member extending around a top periphery as a frame or disposed as a frame for the side walls. US 11 680 396 (CLAWSON) discloses a shower hair receptacle, comprising: a sleeve, comprising an enclosure, at least one opening in the enclosure, at least one flap selectively disposable over the at least one opening, and a rake edge disposed inside the enclosure; and at least one adhesive disposed on a back side of an exterior portion of the sleeve, wherein the rake edge catches hair disposed in the enclosure by a user and removes the hair from the grasp of the user. Summary of the Invention According to thp present invention there is provided a shower device for hair capture comprising a holder for holding the device on a user’s body, a collection tray for collecting loose hair falling from a user’s head, and a connecting member for connecting the tray to the holder. In this way the device of the present invention provides a means of capturing or collecting hair as it falls from a user’s head. This significantly reducing the amount of time showering, prevents drains clogging, and stops hairs that stick to skin and need to be removed; In some embodiments of the device the holder comprises one or more hanging means for hanging the device on the user’s shoulders. It may be envisaged that in this way the device of the present invention may be hung on the shoulders or around the neck, to rear of the body, so as to be directly below the hair. In some such embodiments of the device the hanging means comprises two hooks, which hooks may therefore be envisaged to be hung over a user’s shoulders. In some embodiments of the device the hooks comprise resilient cores, allowing the user to rearrange the hooks so as to allow for more effective and / or more comfortable usage. In some embodiments of the device the cores comprise goosenecks, so as to hold a form. In some embodiments of the device the hanging means comprises a neck loop, which may enable the device to be hung over a head for example. Such loop may be a fixed part, for placement over the head or in some other embodiments of the device the neck loop may include a fastening means, which fastening means may allow the device to be opened and put around the neck before closure. In some embodiments of the device the connecting member is adapted to move from a first position where the tray is nearer the holder to a second position where the tray is further from the holder. This may allow for different user requirements for example different hair lengths, such that long hair is accommodated and caught. In some embodiments of the device the connecting member comprises coaxial parts, which parts extend between the holder and tray, and may be used to provide the distance regulation therefor. In some embodiments of the device the connecting member is telescopic for example, being coaxially telescopic. In some embodiments of the device the connecting member comprises one or more parts or sheets that are separate and separable, such that a part may be displaced or disposed of. In some such embodiments of the device therefore the sheets comprise reversible connection means, allowing a sheet to be placed in the connecting member or removed therefrom. In some embodiments of the device the tray comprises a sidewall and a base, with the sidewall extending upwards from the base and preventing hair from exiting the base, allowing it to be effectively collected. In some such embodiments of the device the base comprises a plurality of perforations, to allow water through the base, but not hair. A preferred embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example only and with reference to the Figures in which: Brief Description of Figures Figure 1 shows an isometric view of an embodiment of a device according to the present invention, in a secondeposition where the.tray-is further from the holder; Figure 2 shows a reverse isometric view of the embodiment of the device shown in Figure 1; Figure 3 shows an isometric view of the embodiment of the device shown in Figure 1, in a first position where the tray is nearer to the holder; Figure 5 shows an exploded isometric view of the embodiment of the device shown in Figure 1; Figure 6 shows a reverse exploded isometric view of the embodiment of the device shown in Figure 1; and Figure 7 shows a diagrammatic front view and side view of the embodiment of the device shown in Figure 1. Detailed Description of Figures With reference to the figures there is shown an embodiment of a shower device 99 for hair capture generally comprising a holder 1 for holding the device on a user’s body, a collection tray 3 for collecting loose hair falling from a user’s head, and a connecting member 2 for connecting the tray to the holder. In particular reference to the embodiment shown in Figure 1 the holder 1 of the pictured embodiment comprises two hooks 10 to provide a hanging holder. This may be hung from the user’s shoulders, so as to locate the tray behind the user’s back, and so as to collect loose hair falling behind the user. The two hooks 10 are located at the top of a multipartite connecting member 2, which member comprises a substantially planar sheet 11 which curves gently outwards between the hooks. The hooks comprise a part of and an extension from a top sheet 5 of the connecting member and internally comprise stainless steel goosenecks 13, so as to provide a resilient core that may be adjusted to provide a shape that effectively fits over a user’s shoulders. A linear bottom edge of the top sheet provides a plurality of stud connectors 41,42, which may be stainless steel or plastic, and which are set in an indented channel 43 to connect to a lip from a subsequent sheet of the connecting member. As shown in Figure 1 the device may comprise a middle sheet 6, which includes a lip for connection with the stud connectors along a top edge and a channel with stud connectors along a bottom edge, and which is substantially rectangular. As shown in Figure 1 this middle sheet may be connected to a lower tray sheet 7, which extends upwards from the rear face of the tray 3. The tray 3 comprises a sidewall 9 which extends in the same plane as, and forms the front face for, the lower tray sheet 7. The sidewall is 120mm high and has a kidney shape in plan view. The tray is a monolithic whole, which may be envisaged to be formed in an inelastic 5 flexible material such as polyethylene or silicone or similar and comprises a base 8 that comprises a perforated mesh so as to allow water through whilst capturing the hair. With reference to the embodiment as shown in Figure 3, the middle sheet may be 10 removed and the connecting member formed by the top sheet connected directly to the lower fray sheet, so as to provide a shorter iteration, whereby the longer iteration shown in Figure 1 may be envisaged to suit a user with longer hair. The invention has been described by way of examples only and it will be appreciated 15 that variation may be made to the above-mentioned embodiments without departing from the scope of protection as defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A shower device for hair capture comprising a holder for holding the device on a user’s body, a collection tray for collecting loose hair falling from a user’s head, and a connecting member for connecting the tray to the holder.

2. A shower device for hair capture according to claim 1 wherein the holder comprises one or more hanging means for hanging the device on the user’s shoulders.

3. A shower device for hair capture according to claim 2 wherein the hanging means comprises two hooks.

4. A shower device for hair capture according to claim 3 wherein the hooks comprise resilient cores.

5. A shower device for hair capture according to claim 4 wherein the cores comprise goosenecks.

6. A shower device for hair capture according to claim 2 wherein the hanging means comprises a neck loop.

7. A shower device for hair capture according to claim 6 wherein the neck loop includes a fastening means.

8. A shower device for hair capture according to any preceding claim wherein the connecting member is adapted to move from a first position where the tray is nearer the holder to a second position where the tray is further from the holder.

9. A shower device for hair capture according to claim 8 wherein the connecting member comprises coaxial parts.

10. A shower device for hair capture according to claim 8 wherein the connecting member is telescopic.

11. A shower device for hair capture according to claim 8 wherein the connecting member comprises one or more sheets that are separate and separable.

12. A shower device for hair capture according to claim 11 wherein the sheets comprise reversible connection means.

13. A shower device for hair capture according to any preceding claim wherein the 5 tray comprises a sidewall and a base.

14. A shower device for hair capture according to claim 13 wherein the base comprises a plurality of perforations.

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