Fiber Applicator with Airflow and Perforated Surface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing applicators for hair thickening fibers struggle to achieve natural-looking coverage due to uneven distribution when shaken directly onto the scalp or face, leading to difficulties in camouflaging baldness effectively.
Innovation Solution
An applicator with a body having a first end for coupling to a container and a second end for dispensing fibers, utilizing an air flow generating member and a perforated surface to propel fibers through an air current, ensuring even distribution and support above the air current, along with a vibrator for agitation to facilitate passage through the perforated surface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If fibers are shaken directly from a container onto the hair, scalp and/or face, then the application process is simple, but the coverage is uneven and does not look natural
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an applicator device as an intermediary between the fiber container and the scalp. This applicator includes a reservoir, applicator head with fibers, and activation mechanism that mediates the fiber transfer process, ensuring controlled and uniform distribution rather than direct shaking from container to scalp
Solution Approach 2:
The applicator employs dynamic activation where fibers are transferred to the scalp through a controlled activation mechanism (such as pressing or squeezing the applicator head) rather than static shaking. This dynamic control allows precise timing and pressure management for even fiber distribution
2Manufacturing precision
If an applicator with air flow generating member and perforated surface is used, then fiber distribution uniformity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes pneumatic principles by incorporating an air flow generating member that creates air currents to propel fibers through the applicator and onto the scalp. This pneumatic mechanism ensures uniform fiber distribution without requiring complex mechanical moving parts
Solution Approach 2:
The applicator incorporates a perforated surface with specifically sized and shaped perforations that allow selective passage of fibers. This porous structure controls fiber egress patterns to achieve uniform distribution while maintaining a relatively simple overall device design
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enables a more even and natural-looking application of hair thickening fibers, improving the appearance by ensuring consistent coverage and reducing unevenness, thus effectively camouflaging baldness.
Implementation Method 1
an air flow generating member for creating an air current for propelling the fibers through the second opening as the fibres pass along a pathway between the first opening and the second opening
Implementation Method 2
The fibers are directed along the pathway from the first opening towards the second opening and into the air current by gravity
Implementation Method 3
a perforated surface positioned along the pathway between the first opening and the second opening, the perforated surface having perforations that are sized and shaped to provide for selective passage of the fibres through the perforated surface
Implementation Method 4
a vibrator positioned adjacent to the chamber, the vibrator configured to agitate the chamber to provide for passage of the fibres through the perforated surface
Data Source
AI summary
An applicator for applying fibers to a surface is described herein. The applicator includes a body having a first end and a second end. The first end has a first opening configured to couple to a container housing the fibers and to receive the fibers from the container. The second end has a second opening for dispensing the fibers from the body. The applicator also includes an air flow generating member for creating an air current for propelling the fibers through the second opening as the fibres pass along a pathway between the first opening and the second opening. The fibers are directed along the pathway from the first opening towards the second opening and into the air current by gravity.