Abstract: A dental hygiene kit comprises handle and toothbrush sections which may be separated for storing the brush in a compact relation with the handle. The handle includes an internal cavity for storing included dentifrice, a dental pick and dental floss. A removable cover containing air holes is provided to cover the brush bristles for sanitation purposes.

Abstract: A hair pin is provided that maintains its position in the hair for an extended period of time. The hair pin is preferably used in connection with an inverted ponytail hairstyle. The multiple-prong hair pin includes at least one front prong and preferably two rear prongs. At least one prong includes two locking tabs. The elastic band used to create the ponytail is securably engaged between the front and rear prongs and between the upper and lower tabs thereby precluding vertical movement of the hair pin during use.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing wand having a fluid reservoir removably attachable to a wand for applying a fluid such as hair oil, coloring, lightener, highlight, detangler, or conditioner to the hair. A fluid delivery means disperses fluid from the reservoir throughout the wand to effect even distribution of the fluid throughout the hair. The fluid delivery means comprises a series of conduits and/or a porous material. Teeth and/or fins are formed upon the wand such that the wand may be moved through the hair in a comb-like fashion to effect transfer of the fluid thereto. An absorbent covering may optionally be formed over the wand intermediate the teeth or fins to further enhance the even distribution of fluid. A plug or seal preferably closes the reservoir, thus providing a fluid cartridge. Thus, various cartridges may be installed upon the wand to effect application of various desired fluids to the hair.

Abstract: A kit includes a carrying case that has a powder absorbing mat fixed to an inner surface thereof. A plurality of foot-care accessories are also stored in the kit. The foot-care accessories include a flexible bag that is formed of material that will store medicated powder yet will dispense that powder on contact with a user's foot. The flexible bag is interdigitated between the user's toes and is attached to the foot. A user places his or her foot on either the mat or the flexible bag, scrapes or brushes the foot, and dusts the medicated powder onto the foot. Any powder that falls off is stored in the bag or the mat for application to the bottom of the user's foot. The bag is then applied to the foot if desired.

Abstract: Apparatus for treating hair including a handle; hair separation apparatus having a generally elongate base portion associated with the handle, and a plurality of parallel teeth attached to the base apparatus, and extending transversely therefrom, each tooth having a free end; and drive apparatus for oscillating the plurality of teeth at a frequency of no less than about 3,000 cycles per minute and for limiting a stroke of the free end of each the tooth to a length of no greater than approximately 8 mm, and for bringing the plurality of teeth into repeated engagement with a group of hairs attached to skin, thereby to ease passage of the hair separation apparatus through the group of hairs at a level of discomfort tolerable to a user.

Abstract: A makeup device includes a cylindrical body which can accommodate a sealed reservoir containing a viscous or pasty makeup product, especially a mascara, and is capable of dispensing a measured amount of the product contained in the reservoir through a nozzle in the front opening of the reservoir onto an applicator. The applicator is permanently mounted on the cylindrical body in the vicinity of the front end of the body and includes a shaft. At the end of the shaft is mounted an applying element, the shaft being provided with an internal passage terminating by at least one orifice at its periphery, and contacting with the nozzle in the front opening of the reservoir. The device also includes a cap capable of enclosing the applicator and capable of separably attaching to the body in the vicinity of the front end of the body.

Abstract: A dispensing comb for applying a fluid to the hair has a body with a plurality of teeth formed thereon and at least one, preferably two, fluid reservoirs removably attached to the body such that fluid communication is provided from the reservoirs to the teeth. The two reservoirs have thin seals which rupture when the two reservoirs are interconnected such that two different fluids contained therein intermix. Attachment of the two reservoirs to the comb body similarly causes the puncture of a seal to facilitate fluid communication of the mixed components through the comb to the teeth thereof. In a first embodiment, a pin disposed upon the first reservoir punctures a seal in the second reservoir and two fluids then intermix via a bore in the pin. A similar pin, disposed upon the body, punctures a similar seal in the first reservoir to effect fluid communication from of the mixture from the two reservoirs to the teeth of the comb.

Abstract: A multi-use hair piece kit is disclosed. The kit includes a support to be worn across the head of a wearer from near one ear to near the other ear, said support being generally conformable to the shape of the head of the wearer. The kit also includes a hair piece for covering a portion of the head of the wearer. The hair piece includes a flexible base, and hair strands attached to and extending outwardly from one side of the base. The hair piece is removably attached to the support and conforms to the shape of the support.

Abstract: A toothpick assembly which includes a pointed lower end to piercingly connect to a piece of garnish, such as an olive or a cherry, and a buoyant float about the toothpick and adjacent the upper end of the toothpick to float a piece of garnish in a beverage which can be retrieved by grasping the upper end of the toothpick.

Abstract: A modular brush for applying hair coloring in a user-selected pattern includes a brush body and a plurality of detachable bristle modules. The bristle modules have tightly packed bristles that retain a volume of hair treatment solution, such as dye after the bristles have been dipped into a supply of the solution. The modules may be arranged to achieve the user-selected pattern of hair coloring. The supply or number of supplies of the solution may be provided by a modular tray.

Abstract: A thin strip of liquid-impermeable polymeric material has a strip of porous material secured to one of its surface to form a flexible sheet. A pressure sensitive adhesive element, which is more adherent to the porous material than to hair, is adhered to the other surface of the porous strip. The pressure sensitive adhesive element is used to attach the flexible sheet firmly, but releaseably, to the hair of the head of a person adjacent to the portion of hair which is to be treated. In using the sheet, a colorist places the first end of the sheet with the adhesive element on the hair and then presses on the liquid-impermeable surface to cause the adhesive element to firmly adhere it in place against the underlying hair. The colorist then weaves an amount of hair over the face of the liquid-impermeable surface, followed by the treatment of that hair with a wet hair treating agent.

Abstract: A hair clip including a first comb member having a forward end and a rearward end and a plurality of teeth extending therefrom, a first comb member having a forward end and a rearward end with a plurality of teeth extending therefrom, and a flexible band affixed to the rearward end of the first comb member and affixed to the rearward end of the second comb member. The flexible band has an accordion shape of expandable length. The forward end of the first comb member is detachably connected to a forward end of the second comb member such that the teeth are separated in an unintertwined relationship. The first comb member is movable between a first position engaging the forward end of the second comb member and a first position extending distal the second comb member.

Abstract: A cosmetics compact having a shell-shaped housing lower part and a lid coupled by way of a hinge, and a presser. The technical problem is to facilitate opening of the lid after unlocking. A pre-tensionable element which bears against the lid and pre-tensions the latter in the direction of opening is arranged on the housing lower part or on an insert thereof, spaced from the hinge axis.

Abstract: Two joinable tooth brushes, each having a slot extending approximately to the center of the bristle head, co-operate to form a double brush in a Y shaped handle and permitting a length of dental floss to be strung through the brushes and across the Y. The invention is particularly suited for concurrent cleaning interdental surfaces, the V shaped entrances thereto, and the proximal gum lines.

Abstract: A hair line shaping guide which acts as a templet and enables a shaver to shave his face, chin, neck and head in any desired and predetermined pattern. The templet has one straight edge on one side, two types of curves on the other side and plurality of holes for attachment of auxiliary, related components which can, with the help of the holes, be moved vertically or rotated clockwise or counter-clockwise. When the templet is put against the face area needing patterned shaving the razor and hair cutting instruments can be guided by the selected curve on the templet and give the shaver a clean shave with neat smooth hair line. When the auxiliary templet for patterning mustache is attached to the main templet and superimposed on the mustache it guides the razor and hair cutting instruments to give any desired pattern of mustache. When comb is attached to the main templet the device can also be used for combing hair. The hair line shaping guide can be folded in half for compact packing and storing.

Abstract: A water extraction device for partially drying wet hair surrounding a perm rod disposed in a person's hair includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet. The inlet includes a shroud which is dimensioned to closely encompass the perm rod. A motor and fan are provided for producing a substantial vacuum at the inlet and a flow of air from the inlet to the outlet. The substantial vacuum pulls water from the wet hair and the flow of air transports the water toward the outlet. The device further includes one or more water separators for removing the water from the flow of air. The water separated from the air is stored in a holding tank or communicated directly to a plumbing drain. By drawing a flow of air through the wet hair in this manner, surface tension tending to hold water in capillary size passages defined between adjacent hair strands is overcome, thus entraining water droplets in the air flow for collection.

Abstract: For use with infants and toddlers, an improved manicuring aid has a cylindrical body (10) of semi-rigid plastic with an interior cavity (16). The body has four shallow grooves (28) for guiding and separating the fingertips; two slots (12) and (14) through which an elastic cloth restraining strap (18) for restraining and controlling finger movement is drawn; and two fingertip support ledges (30) and (32) projecting from the body. The strap comprises two hook-and-loop strips (24) and (26) and a doubled strap end (20) which is engaged when drawn through one of the two slots. Multiple support ledges and slots permit the manicuring aid to be grasped in multiple ways. Unrestricted access to the interior cavity facilitates storage, removal, and use of the elastic cloth strap. The manicuring aid does not have small parts which can cause choking or be swallowed.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing comb for applying a fluid to the hair has a body upon which a plurality of teeth are formed such that they are configured to have a V-shape, thereby defining a groove. An absorbent pad is disposed within the groove defined by the teeth and functions as a reservoir and application means for containing and dispensing a fluid such as hair oil, coloring, or conditioner to the hair. The absorbent pad is preferably replaceable and may be inserted into the groove of the teeth from the end of the comb, from the top of the comb, or alternatively by pivoting the teeth along a living hinge, formed at the apex or one end thereof. Alternatively, the absorbent pad may be permanently molded into the groove of the teeth. A cuff may optionally be disposed upon the comb to catch and/or absorb excess fluid which would otherwise tend to drip therefrom.

Abstract: A hair curler for use with steam is provided. The hair curler has a central portion having (i) an approximately cylindrical core having a passage for receiving steam, slots for discharging the steam, and first and second ends, (ii) first and second rims formed on the first and second ends, respectively, and (iii) a porous sleeve enclosing a central portion of the core between the core ends and adapted to receive the steam discharging from the core. The curler also has an approximately semi-circular shield adapted to enclose at least a portion of the core, thereby retaining heat emitted by the steam. The shield has first and second ends having first and second end walls, respectively, formed thereon. A slot is formed in each of the end walls. A first portion of each of the slots is adapted to retain the core.

Abstract: Hair clasping and brushing device and method of styling hair using the same. The device is capable of being arranged in a brushing configuration for brushing hair and in a clasping configuration for clasping hair, and generally comprises a clasp frame, a brush assembly, a clasp bar, a hinge mechanism, and a releasable clasp locking mechanism. The clasp frame has a first clasp frame end portion, a second clasp frame end portion, and an intermediate clasp frame portion disposed therebetween. The brush assembly is disposed along the intermediate clasp frame portion, for brushing hair. The clasp bar has a first clasp bar end portion, a second clasp bar end portion, and an intermediate clasp bar portion disposed therebetween, which is capable of being grasped in the hand of a user.