Abstract: A bristle structure includes abrasive elements located on the shaft of the bristle and providing a cleaning action in addition to the cleaning action provided by the tip ends of the bristles. Such abrasive elements may include scales, serrations, projections ridges, multi-sided designs and other shapes. Multiple bristle structures are combined to form a novel brush assembly.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for curling hair and for straightening hair are disclosed, wherein the compositions contain, as the principal active ingredient thereof, guanidine hydroxide. The guanidine hydroxide may be conveniently prepared by reacting calcium hydroxide and guanidine carbonate.Hair is curled by contacting the hair with the composition while the hair is on curlers, or otherwise maintained in a curled configuration. After the desired treatment time, the hair is rinsed and neutralized, with long lasting curls of the so-called "permanent wave" nature resulting.Hair may be straightened by contacting the hair with the composition and maintaining the hair in a generally straight configuration over at least a portion of the time that the hair is contacted by the composition. Thereafter the hair may be rinsed and neutralized.

Abstract: A hair treating system which produces radially oriented curls has a resiliently collapsible tubular body with a larger diameter top at the outer end and a similar but preferably open-ended bottom; features of the top and bottom provide for holding the unit in axially collapsed mode after the user has engaged it to the scalp using a comb-like appendage at the bottom and has wound a tress of hair around the body and pressed the top of the unit toward the user's head; special hair guiding and holding structures are described in various embodiments, including a provision permitting giving different treatment to free ends of the tresses.

Abstract: An improved method for attaching a hair unit to the user's head is disclosed wherein the user's natural hair is employed to attach the hair unit in place. In practice, a pair of filaments, dispensed from a unique apparatus, are intertwined with tufts of the user's natural hair into a braid by a unique and simple method. An appropriate hair unit can be secured to the finished braid by any one of a number of techniques. The filament dispensing apparatus disclosed herein includes a frame suitable for mounting on a wall, and a pair of adjustable control assemblies for controlling the rate at which filament is dispensed.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a liquid or light fluid paste cosmetic preparation to the eyes or face is disclosed. The apparatus includes a handle connected to a wand which has an applicator affixed to it at its free end. The wand, when in use, is angularly positioned whereby the center line of the applicator is angularly oriented with respect to the center line of the handle. In some embodiments of the invention, the angle may be varied by a flexible joint or pivot.

Abstract: A device for dispensing an iron oxide based powder makeup includes a hinged thin compact case and an annular module joined to the case interior. Extending across the module, a transverse portion divides the compact into first and second regions. An apertured cover encloses the first region, confining an iron oxide powder makeup therein. A plate mounted cork surface in facing relationship to the cover sparingly receives the iron oxide powder through the aperture array. The cork surfaced plate is coupled to the transverse portion of the module by a live hinge. Plate latches are provided for securing the plate in a first position flush to the cover, and a second position, providing access to the powder adhering cork surface.

Abstract: An applicator for applying cream to a person's lips including a tube for the cream having a deformable portion adapted to be squeezed to displace a quantity of cream into an applicator tip mounted on the tube. The tip includes a valve structure cooperable with the outlet of the tube to automatically close the outlet when a closure cap is applied over the applicator, to prevent undesired oozing. A spring engages the tip to open the valve after the cap is removed from the applicator.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided to smooth, buff and shine fingernails, and the apparatus is invertible by finger flexing.

Abstract: A vanity case is provided which comprises a receptacle and a cover members, a cavity formed in one of the members and a slider element slidably inserted at its inner portion into the cavity. The slider element has an enlarged outer portion and is so arranged that when the slider element is pushed inwardly, the enlarged outer portion exerts such a force as to release a snap engagement of the cover member with the receptacle member. An elastic piece formed integrally with the slider element urges the latter outwardly along the cavity.

Abstract: An applicator for mascara eyebrow lotion or the like comprising a handle having a stem at the free end of which is an applicator. The applicator comprises a flexible tape element secured to the stem and carrying a plurality of filaments projecting from the tape element and a comb. The filaments are of hook-shape and are oriented randomly on the tape element and they are adapted to hold a quantity of liquid by surface tension of the liquid. The comb extends longitudinally along the stem and is preferably formed by securing the edges of the tape element together so that they project radially from the stem.

Abstract: A dressing comb extends longitudinally in a curler tube and has teeth adapted to protrude through a longitudinal slot of the curler tube. Advancing spring means are accommodated in said curler tube and urge said dressing comb to a position in which said teeth protrude from said slot. Said teeth are adapted to be entirely retracted into said curler tube against the force of said advancing spring means. A clamping comb is provided, which extends longitudinally in said curler tube and parallel to said dressing comb and has teeth adapted to protrude through said slot and is urged by said advancing spring means to a position in which the teeth of said clamping comb are adapted to be entirely retracted into said curler tube against the force of said advancing spring means.

Abstract: A toothbrush system comprises a dispensing container for a number of exchangeable toothbrush heads engageable in turn with a common handle which can be firmly engaged with an individual head while the head is held in the container. The container is further provided with a special chamber adapted for receiving the head and disengaging the head from the handle.

Abstract: A dandruff remover device including two inclined combs connected to a holder for a blade having a non-cutting edge, which blade is arranged to be extended to against spring pressure into a cleaning position between the teeth of the combs.

Abstract: An apparatus for the removal of hair from an animal. The apparatus includes a driven comb unit for collecting the hair and a housing for the comb within which the comb unit is arranged to be driven. The housing has an inlet which exposes the comb unit so that it can be moved through the hair of the animal, an outlet for the discharge of hair collected from the animal and an arrangement permitting connection of the outlet to a suction part.The comb unit comprises at least one comb which in turn comprises a comb spine to which are attached a plurality of fingers which are each tapered convergently towards tips thereof. Each finger being bent part way along its length. Each comb is mounted on a rotatable hub member in such way that each comb is substantially freely pivotally displaceable through an arc of movement for all rotary positions of the hub member.

Abstract: A method of forming artificial fingernails includes the steps of forming a negative impression mold of a human finger, and then making an artificial plaster finger from that impression mold. Once the plaster finger has cured, a layer of tape which has been cut and shaped to the desired length and contour is applied to the outer end of the nail portion of that plaster finger. Thereafter, another negative impression is made and another artificial finger also of plaster is created. This second plaster finger is identical to the first with the addition of a plaster portion representing the artificial nail. This plaster finger is then coated with a lacquer to seal the plaster and a heavy layer of lacquer is placed over the nail portion after any unevenness has been smoothed out. Once the plaster finger is finished, the nail portion and surrounding top portion of the finger is covered with a layer of silicone rubber. After this layer cures, it is placed in a backing mold member which is filled with wet plaster.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing soft, gentle waves in negroid hair without use of curlers. Negroid hair, in the naturally kinky state is first treated with hair straightening chemicals to establish a standard reference time for carrying out a hair straightening treatment. With this reference time determined, it is then possible to treat this hair, or other similar hair in accordance with this process.An untreated negroid hair, in the naturally kinky state is wet thoroughly and hair straightening chemicals applied thereto and allowed to set for a period of 10-15 minutes, corresponding to about 70-90% of the time of exposure of the hair to the chemicals required for straightening the hair. The precise time allowed for the treatment depends on the coarseness of the hair. The hair is combed out and stretched in sections during the time of exposure to the hair-straightening chemicals. Next, the hair is shampooed using a shampoo containing chemicals for neutralizing the hair straightener.

Abstract: A device for shampooing a person's hair; including a double walled hood having a pair of openings fitted with gloves extending inwardly; a swivel spray head through the hood, and a drain hose at the hood's lower end fitted with a hair trap.

Abstract: A farrowing house for a sow, a method of fabricating an animal shelter, and a mold for casting a reinforced concrete animal shelter. The house or shelter includes a crib structure defining two sets of spaced rails having at least one set pivotally connected to the end walls. The method of fabricating the animal shelter includes the steps of constructing an inner mold and an outer mold, placing an inner reinforcing cage between the two molds, and pouring a concrete substance between the two molds and around the cage. The mold comprises an inner shell and an outer shell having external stiffening rods to preclude outward buckling.

Abstract: A fastening element for hairpieces comprises a one-piece flat body of resilient plastic, having recesses therein for detachable securement to a filament of a hairpiece. Rows of teeth are provided on opposite edges of the flat body about which a hank of the natural hair of the wearer can be wound to anchor the fastening element and hence the hairpiece, to the head of the wearer.

Abstract: A device for clasping hair comprises a comb member that includes a base portion having a facing surface and a plurality of teeth extending in spaced, generally mutually parallel relation from the base portion. A clasp member having a clasp surface includes a loop for embracing at least one of the teeth of the comb member in sliding relation to thereby mount the clasp member on the comb member with the facing and clasping surfaces in tightly confronting relation. At least one of the facing and the clasping surfaces is contoured to diverge from the other of the surfaces and define a region having a generally V-shaped cross-section therebetween when in confronting relation.