COMB
A comb for use in cutting hair that includes an elongated body portion having a plurality of integral macroteeth extending from the body and either or in combination a plurality of integral microteeth extending from said body at a position opposite said macroteeth and a device to determine the angular position of the comb.
This application relates generally to a hairstyling or barber's comb. More specifically, this application relates to a comb with various features that allow a user to cut hair in a more precise manner.
Hairstylist, barbers, and individuals utilize a comb to more effectively cut hair. This is true whether the user employs scissors, an electric trimmer, or manual trimmer. As used herein, the word “trimmer,” whether manual or electric is the same as what is also commonly referred to as a “clipper.” Generally a comb is utilized to draw up the hair into the user's hand before making the cut. A comb is also utilized to determine the proper length or angle to cut the hair. However, due to the nature of cutting hair, it is difficult for a user to determine if a given cut is at the proper angle or at the proper length. There are also specific cuts during a typical haircut that are difficult for a user to make because the hair is too short for the user to hold with their hands.
Therefore, there is a need for a comb that would assist a user in determining whether a given cut was at the proper length and angle so that the overall haircut is done more efficiently and accurately. For specific cuts involving short hair, it would also be desirable if the comb was able to hold the hair in place during the cut rather than the user having to use their hands. Further, it would be desirable if the comb was small, convenient, and affordable to both manufacture and for a user to purchase.
SUMMARYThis application discloses a comb that is economical to produce, of simple construction and capable of mass production, but also capable of providing a user a suitable means to efficiently and accurately cut a person's hair.
In particular, this application discloses a comb for use in cutting hair comprising an elongated body portion having a plurality of integral macroteeth extending therefrom; and, angle indicating means attached to said body for indicating the angular position of said comb wherein the angle indicating means indicates the angular position of said comb in 360°. The application further discloses additional features that can be added to the comb just described either individually or in combination. These additional features include: a measuring scale along the length of the body; a plurality of integral microteeth extending from said body at a position opposite said macroteeth; and, an extending member with a measuring scale along the length of said extending member, wherein said body further includes extending member retaining means such that the extending member can be retained in said body and slide in and out of said body.
This application also discloses a comb for use in cutting hair comprising an elongated body portion having a plurality of integral macroteeth extending therefrom; and, a plurality of integral microteeth extending from said body at a position opposite said macroteeth. The application further discloses additional features that can be added to the comb just described either individually or in combination. These additional features include: a measuring scale along the length of said body; an extending member with a measuring scale along the length of said extending member, wherein said body further includes extending member retaining means such that the extending member can be retained in said body and slide in and out of said body; and, angle indicating means attached to said body for indicating the angular position of said comb.
This application also discloses a haircutting system comprising a device for cutting hair selected from the group consisting of scissors, electric trimmers, and manual trimmers; and, a comb comprising an elongated body portion having a plurality of integral macroteeth extending therefrom and angle indicating means attached to said body for indicating the angular position of said comb. The application further discloses additional features that can be added to the comb in the system just described either individually or in combination. These additional features include: an angle indicating means that indicates the angular position of said comb in 360°; and, a measuring scale along the length of said body.
Finally, This application discloses a haircutting system comprising a device for cutting hair selected from the group consisting of scissors, electric trimmers, and manual trimmers; and, a comb comprising an elongated body portion having a plurality of integral macroteeth extending therefrom and a plurality of integral microteeth extending from said body at a position opposite said macroteeth. The application further discloses additional features that can be added to the comb in the system just described either individually or in combination. These additional features include: angle indicating means attached to said body for indicating the angular position of said comb; angle indicating means that indicates the angular position of said comb in 360°; and, a measuring scale along the length of said body.
The drawings, when considered in connection with the following description, are presented for the purpose of facilitating an understanding of the subject matter sought to be protected.
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While the present disclosure has been described in connection with what is considered the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is understood that this disclosure is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but is intended to cover various arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and equivalent arrangements.
Claims
1. A comb for use in cutting hair comprising:
- an elongated body portion having a plurality of integral macroteeth extending therefrom; and,
- angle indicating means attached to said body for indicating the angular position of said comb wherein the angle indicating means indicates the angular position of said comb in 360°.
2. The comb of claim 1 further comprising a measuring scale along the length of said body.
3. The comb of claim 2 further comprising a plurality of integral microteeth extending from said body at a position opposite said macroteeth.
4. The comb of claim 3 further comprising an extending member with a measuring scale along the length of said extending member, wherein said body further includes extending member retaining means such that the extending member can be retained in said body and slide in and out of said body.
5. The comb of claim 1 further comprising a plurality of integral microteeth extending from said body at a position opposite said macroteeth.
6. The comb of claim 5 further comprising an extending member with a measuring scale along the length of said extending member, wherein said body further includes extending member retaining means such that the extending member can be retained in said body and slide in and out of said body.
7. The comb of claim 1 further comprising an extending member with a measuring scale along the length of said extending member, wherein said body further includes extending member retaining means such that the extending member can be retained in said body and slide in and out of said body.
8. The comb of claim 7 further comprising a measuring scale along the length of said body.
9. A comb for use in cutting hair comprising:
- an elongated body portion having a plurality of integral macroteeth extending therefrom; and,
- a plurality of integral microteeth extending from said body at a position opposite said macroteeth.
10. The comb of claim 9 further comprising a measuring scale along the length of said body.
11. The comb of claim 10 further comprising an extending member with a measuring scale along the length of said extending member, wherein said body further includes extending member retaining means such that the extending member can be retained in said body and slide in and out of said body.
12. The comb of claim 11 further comprising angle indicating means attached to said body for indicating the angular position of said comb.
13. The comb of claim 9 further comprising an extending member with a measuring scale along the length of said extending member, wherein said body further includes extending member retaining means such that the extending member can be retained in said body and slide in and out of said body.
14. The comb of claim 13 further comprising angle indicating means attached to said body for indicating the angular position of said comb.
15. The comb of claim 9 further comprising angle indicating means attached to said body for indicating the angular position of said comb.
16. The comb of claim 15 further comprising a measuring scale along the length of said body.
17. A haircutting system comprising:
- a device for cutting hair selected from the group consisting of scissors, electric trimmers, and manual trimmers; and
- a comb comprising an elongated body portion having a plurality of integral macroteeth extending therefrom and angle indicating means attached to said body for indicating the angular position of said comb.
18. The haircutting system of claim 17 wherein the angle indicating means indicates the angular position of said comb in 360°.
19. The haircutting system of claim 18 further comprising a measuring scale along the length of said body.
20. The haircutting system of claim 17 further comprising a measuring scale along the length of said body.
21. A haircutting system comprising:
- a device for cutting hair selected from the group consisting of scissors, electric trimmers, and manual trimmers; and,
- a comb comprising an elongated body portion having a plurality of integral macroteeth extending therefrom and a plurality of integral microteeth extending from said body at a position opposite said macroteeth.
22. The hair cutting system of claim 21 further comprising angle indicating means attached to said body for indicating the angular position of said comb.
23. The haircutting system of claim 22 wherein the angle indicating means indicates the angular position of said comb in 360°.
24. The haircutting system of claim 21 further comprising a measuring scale along the length of said body.
Type: Application
Filed: Oct 2, 2006
Publication Date: Apr 3, 2008
Inventor: Simon Ghoorchian (Burbank, CA)
Application Number: 11/538,036
International Classification: A45D 24/34 (20060101);