PORTABLE HAIR DRYING SYSTEM

Abstract

A portable hair drying system including a rechargeable blower having a generally cylindrical configuration. The blower has an enlarged base portion and a muzzle portion. The muzzle portion allows air to be blown outwardly therethrough. The base portion has a belt clip secured thereto. A handle portion is adapted for removably coupling with the rechargeable blower. A flexible tube is adapted for removably coupling with the rechargeable blower. A drying cap is dimensioned for being positioned over an individual's head. The drying cap includes an interior layer and an exterior layer separated by a central air chamber. The interior layer is positioned on the individual's head. The interior layer has a plurality of aperture's therethrough in a spaced relationship. The exterior layer has an open collar in communication with the central air chamber. The open collar is adapted for removably coupling with the flexible tube.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a portable hair drying system and more particularly pertains to allowing hair to be dried and styled at a variety of locations.

[0002] The use of hair dryer devices is known in the prior art. More specifically, hair dryer devices heretofore devised and utilized for the purpose of drying hair are known to consist basically of familiar, expected and obvious structural configurations, notwithstanding the myriad of designs encompassed by the crowded prior art which have been developed for the fulfillment of countless objectives and requirements.

[0003] By way of example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,787,601 to Stelly discloses a rechargeable battery powered portable hair dryer comprised of a hair bonnet and waist strap. U.S. Pat. No. 3,578,000 to Horecky discloses a housing for a portable hair dryer with a compartment for manicure attachments. U.S. Pat. No. 3,386,184 to Ponczek discloses a portable case for a hair dryer, hose and cap.

[0004] While these devices fulfill their respective, particular objective and requirements, the aforementioned patents do not describe a portable hair drying system for allowing hair to be dried and styled at a variety of locations.

[0005] In this respect, the portable hair drying system according to the present invention substantially departs from the conventional concepts and designs of the prior art, and in doing so provides an apparatus primarily developed for the purpose of allowing hair to be dried and styled at a variety of locations.

[0006] Therefore, it can be appreciated that there exists a continuing need for a new and improved portable hair drying system which can be used for allowing hair to be dried and styled at a variety of locations. In this regard, the present invention substantially fulfills this need.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0007] In the view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of hair dryer devices now present in the prior art, the present invention provides an improved portable hair drying system. As such, the general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new and improved portable hair drying system which has all the advantages of the prior art and none of the disadvantages.

[0008] To attain this, the present invention essentially comprises a rechargeable blower having a generally cylindrical configuration. The blower has an enlarged base portion and a muzzle portion. The muzzle portion allows air to be blown outwardly therethrough. The base portion has a belt clip secured thereto. The blower has a power switch and a setting switch. The blower has a rechargeable battery disposed therein with a corresponding battery charger. The muzzle portion has a securement track secured thereto. A handle portion is adapted for removably coupling with the rechargeable blower. The handle portion has a generally rectangular configuration defined by a narrow upper end, a narrow lower end, and opposed wide sides. One of the sides has knurls formed therein. The narrow upper end has a cylindrical bar secured thereto. The cylindrical bar is slidably coupled with the securement track of the muzzle portion of the blower whereby the handle portion is essentially laterally disposed with respect to the blower. A brush attachment is adapted for removably coupling with the muzzle portion of the rechargeable blower. A comb attachment is adapted for removably coupling with the muzzle portion of the rechargeable blower. A flexible tube is adapted for removably coupling with the rechargeable blower. The flexible tube has an open lower end and an open upper end. The open lower end is adapted for removably coupling with the muzzle portion of the blower. The open upper end has a locking tab member extending laterally therefrom. A drying cap is dimensioned for being positioned over an individual's head. The drying cap includes an interior layer and an exterior layer separated by a central air chamber. The interior layer is positioned on the individual's head. The interior layer has a plurality of aperture's therethrough in a spaced relationship. The exterior layer has an open collar in communication with the central air chamber. The open collar is adapted for removably coupling with the open upper end of the flexible tube. The exterior layer has a protrusion extending outwardly therefrom adjacent to the open collar for removably coupling with the locking tab member of the flexible tube. A carrying case is adapted for receiving the rechargeable blower, the handle portion, the brush attachment, the comb attachment, the flexible tube and the drying cap therein.

[0009] There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are, of course, additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.

[0010] In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

[0011] As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0012] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved portable hair drying system which has all the advantages of the prior art hair dryer devices and none of the disadvantages.

[0013] It is another object of the present invention to provide a new and improved portable hair drying system which may be easily and efficiently manufactured and marketed.

[0014] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a new and improved portable hair drying system which is of durable and reliable construction.

[0015] An even further object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved portable hair drying system which is susceptible of a low cost of manufacture with regard to both materials and labor, and which accordingly is then susceptible of low prices of sale to the consuming public, thereby making such a portable hair drying system economically available to the buying public.

[0016] Even still another object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved portable hair drying system for allowing hair to be dried and styled at a variety of locations.

[0017] Lastly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved portable hair drying system including a rechargeable blower having a generally cylindrical configuration. The blower has an enlarged base portion and a muzzle portion. The muzzle portion allows air to be blown outwardly therethrough. The base portion has a belt clip secured thereto. A handle portion is adapted for removably coupling with the rechargeable blower. A flexible tube is adapted for removably coupling with the rechargeable blower. A drying cap is dimensioned for being positioned over an individual's head. The drying cap includes an interior layer and an exterior layer separated by a central air chamber. The interior layer is positioned on the individual's head. The interior layer has a plurality of aperture's therethrough in a spaced relationship. The exterior layer has an open collar in communication with the central air chamber. The open collar is adapted for removably coupling with the flexible tube.

[0018] These together with other objects of the invention, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be had to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

[0020] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the portable hair drying system constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

[0021] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the present invention illustrated in the carrying case thereof.

[0022] FIG. 3 is a front view of the present invention illustrated attached to a belt of a user.

[0023] FIG. 4 is a front view of the present invention illustrating the attachment of the handle to the blower.

[0024] FIG. 5 is a side view of the drying cap illustrated in use.

[0025] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional side view of the drying cap of the present invention

[0026] The same reference numerals refer to the same parts through the various figures.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0027] With reference now to the drawings, and in particular, to FIGS. 1 through six thereof, the preferred embodiment of the new and improved portable hair drying system embodying the principles and concepts of the present invention and generally designated by the reference number 10 will be described.

[0028] Specifically, it will be noted in the various Figures that the device relates to a portable hair drying system for allowing hair to be dried and styled at a variety of locations. In its broadest context, the device consists of a rechargeable blower, a handle portion, a brush attachment, a comb attachment, a flexible tube, a drying cap, and a carrying case. Such components are individually configured and correlated with respect to each other so as to attain the desired objective.

[0029] The rechargeable blower 12 has a generally cylindrical configuration. The blower 12 has an enlarged base portion 14 and a muzzle portion 16. The muzzle portion 16 allows air to be blown outwardly therethrough. The base portion 14 has a belt clip 18 secured thereto. The belt clip 18 allows the blower 12 to be attached to a belt or the like of a person utilizing the present invention. The blower 12 has a power switch 20 and a setting switch 22. The setting switch 22 will allow the intensity of the blow air to be varied. The blower 12 has a rechargeable battery 24 disposed therein with a corresponding battery charger 26. The muzzle portion 16 has a securement track 28 secured thereto.

[0030] The handle portion 30 is adapted for removably coupling with the rechargeable blower 12. The handle portion 30 has a generally rectangular configuration defined by a narrow upper end 32, a narrow lower end 34, and opposed wide sides 36. One of the side's 36 has knurls 38 formed therein. The narrow upper end 32 has a cylindrical bar 40 secured thereto. The cylindrical bar 40 is slidably coupled with the securement track 28 of the muzzle portion 16 of the blower 12 whereby the handle portion 30 is essentially laterally disposed with respect to the blower 12.

[0031] The brush attachment 42 is adapted for removably coupling with the muzzle portion 16 of the rechargeable blower 12. The brush attachment 42 is provided with a tab 44 that includes an inverted L-shaped slot 46 formed therein. The slot 46 will mate with a protrusion (not shown) on the muzzle portion 16 to facilitate securement thereto.

[0032] The comb attachment 48 is adapted for removably coupling with the muzzle portion 16 of the rechargeable blower 12. The comb attachment 48 is provided with a tab 50 that includes an inverted L-shaped slot 52 formed therein. The slot 52 will mate with a protrusion (not shown) on the muzzle portion 16 to facilitate securement thereto.

[0033] The flexible tube 54 is adapted for removably coupling with the rechargeable blower 12. The flexible tube 54 has an open lower end 56 and an open upper end 58. The open lower end 56 is adapted for removably coupling with the muzzle portion 16 of the blower 12. The open upper end 58 has a locking tab member 60 extending laterally therefrom.

[0034] The drying cap 62 is dimensioned for being positioned over an individual's head. Note figure five. The drying cap 62 includes an interior layer 64 and an exterior layer 66 separated by a central air chamber 68. The interior layer 64 is positioned on the individual's head. The interior layer 64 has a plurality of apertures 70 therethrough in a spaced relationship. The exterior layer 66 has an open collar 72 in communication with the central air chamber 68. The open collar 72 is adapted for removably coupling with the open upper end 58 of the flexible tube 54. The exterior layer 66 has a protrusion 74 extending outwardly therefrom adjacent to the open collar 72 for removably coupling with the locking tab member 60 of the flexible tube 54. In use, the drying cap 62 is positioned on the head on the individual with the flexible tube 54 extending between the open collar 72 and the muzzle portion 16 of the blower 12. Once the blower 12 has been activated, hot or cold air will be delivered from the blower 12 into the drying cap 62 so that individuals' hair can be dried.

[0035] The carrying case 76 is adapted for receiving the rechargeable blower 12, the handle portion 30, the brush attachment 42, the comb attachment 48, the flexible tube 54 and the drying cap 62 therein. In the preferred embodiment, the carrying cap 76 is compartmentalized to individually contain the abovementioned elements.

[0036] As to the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided.

[0037] With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and the manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

[0038] Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modification and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modification and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A portable hair drying system for allowing hair to be dried and styled at a variety of locations comprising, in combination:

a rechargeable blower having a generally cylindrical configuration, the blower having an enlarged base portion and a muzzle portion, the muzzle portion allowing air to be blown outwardly therethrough, the base portion having a belt clip secured thereto, the blower having a power switch and a setting switch, the blower having a rechargeable battery disposed therein with a corresponding battery charger, the muzzle portion having a securement track secured thereto;

a handle portion adapted for removably coupling with the rechargeable blower, the handle portion having a generally rectangular configuration defined by a narrow upper end, a narrow lower end, and opposed wide sides, one of the sides having knurls formed therein, the narrow upper end having a cylindrical bar secured thereto, the cylindrical bar being slidably coupled with the securement track of the muzzle portion of the blower whereby the handle portion is essentially laterally disposed with respect to the blower;

a brush attachment adapted for removably coupling with the muzzle portion of the rechargeable blower;

a comb attachment adapted for removably coupling with the muzzle portion of the rechargeable blower;

a flexible tube adapted for removably coupling with the rechargeable blower, the flexible tube having an open lower end and an open upper end, the open lower end adapted for removably coupling with the muzzle portion of the blower, the open upper end having a locking tab member extending laterally therefrom;

a drying cap dimensioned for being positioned over an individual's head, the drying cap including an interior layer and an exterior layer separated by a central air chamber, the interior layer being positioned on the individual's head, the interior layer having a plurality of aperture's therethrough in a spaced relationship, the exterior layer having an open collar in communication with the central air chamber, the open collar being adapted for removably coupling with the open upper end of the flexible tube, the exterior layer having a protrusion extending outwardly therefrom adjacent to the open collar for removably coupling with the locking tab member of the flexible tube; and

a carrying case adapted for receiving the rechargeable blower, the handle portion, the brush attachment, the comb attachment, the flexible tube and the drying cap therein.

2. A portable hair drying system for allowing hair to be dried and styled at a variety of locations comprising, in combination:

a rechargeable blower having a generally cylindrical configuration, the blower having an enlarged base portion and a muzzle portion, the muzzle portion allowing air to be blown outwardly therethrough, the base portion having a belt clip secured thereto;

a handle portion adapted for removably coupling with the rechargeable blower;

a flexible tube adapted for removably coupling with the rechargeable blower; and

a drying cap dimensioned for being positioned over an individual's head, the drying cap including an interior layer and an exterior layer separated by a central air chamber, the interior layer being positioned on the individual's head, the interior layer having a plurality of aperture's therethrough in a spaced relationship, the exterior layer having an open collar in communication with the central air chamber, the open collar being adapted for removably coupling with the flexible tube.

3. The portable hair drying system as set forth in claim two, wherein the rechargeable blower has a power switch and a setting switch.

4. The portable hair drying system as set forth in claim two, wherein the blower has a rechargeable battery disposed therein with a corresponding battery charger>

5. The portable hair drying system as set forth in claim two, wherein the handle portion has a generally rectangular configuration defined by a narrow upper end, a narrow lower end, and opposed wide sides, one of the sides having knurls formed therein.

6. The portable hair drying system as set forth in claim five, wherein the narrow upper end has a cylindrical bar secured thereto, the cylindrical bar being slidably coupled with a securement track of the muzzle portion of the blower whereby the handle portion is essentially laterally disposed with respect to the blower.

7. The portable hair drying system as set forth in claim two, and further including a brush attachment adapted for removably coupling with the muzzle portion of the rechargeable blower.

8. The portable hair drying system as set forth in claim two, and further including a comb attachment adapted for removably coupling with the muzzle portion of the rechargeable blower.

9. The portable hair drying system as set forth in claim two, wherein the flexible tube has an open lower end and an open upper end, the open lower end adapted for removably coupling with the muzzle portion of the blower, the open upper end having a locking tab member extending laterally therefrom and the exterior layer of the drying cap having an open collar in communication with the central air chamber thereof, the open collar being adapted for removably coupling with the open upper end of the flexible tube, the exterior layer having a protrusion extending outwardly therefrom adjacent to the open collar for removably coupling with the locking tab member of the flexible tube.

10. The portable hair drying system as set forth in claim two, and further including a carrying case adapted for receiving relevant items therein.