Moisture Emitting Brush

Abstract

A moisture emitting hairbrush comprising: a handle; a moisture storage compartment within the handle; a bristle surface connected to the handle; a plurality of bristles on the bristle surface; and a mechanism to transfer moisture from the moisture storage compartment to the plurality of bristles. The mechanism to transfer may include a plurality of holes in the bristle surface. In one particular embodiment, the moisture emitting brush further includes an activation button, where the button initiates the transfer of moisture through the plurality of holes. In another exemplary embodiment, the moisture emitting brush includes a hand pump attached to the handle, where the hand pump initiates the transfer of moisture through the plurality of holes.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1 Field of Invention

The present invention relates to a hairbrush that includes a means to emit moisture through the bristles to dampen the hair while using the brush.

2. Description of Related Art

A hairbrush is a device used to smooth down, detangle and groom hair. Hairbrushes are used on both human and animal hair. A hairbrush may include rigid or soft bristles. Many times the brush is made of wood where the bristles extend at one end of the brush and the other end of the brush is used as a handle. Brushes are designed in various types such as a cushion brush, paddle brush, or round brush where each type of brush may be used in different manners to style or detangle a user's hair.

Many times when a stylist is grooming a person's hair it may be necessary to dampen the hair while using the brush. A hairstylist normally may apply moisture to the brush itself or use a spray bottle to moisten the hair while brushing the individual's hair. The combination of moisture and hairbrush is quite common in hairstyling in many salons. It would therefore be advantageous if a brush is available that could emit moisture to the bristles for use during styling an individual's hair.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a moisture emitting hairbrush comprising: a handle; a moisture storage compartment within the handle; a bristle surface connected to the handle; a plurality of bristles on the bristle surface; and a means to transfer moisture from the moisture storage compartment to the plurality of bristles. The means to transfer may include a plurality of holes in the bristle surface. In one particular embodiment, the moisture emitting brush further includes an activation button, where the button initiates the transfer of moisture through the plurality of holes. In another exemplary embodiment, the moisture emitting brush includes a hand pump attached to the handle, where the hand pump initiates the transfer of moisture through the plurality of holes.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 depicts a side view of a moisture-emitting hairbrush according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 depicts a bottom view of a moisture-emitting hairbrush according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention relates to a moisture emitting brush that is used in styling and detangling an individual's hair. The brush according to the present invention is equipped with an internal moisture dispenser that emits moisture through the bristles of the brush so that the moisture is applied directly to a individual's hair as the brush is moved through the person's locks. The brush according to the present invention includes a refillable moisture storage compartment and may include a battery operated pump that pumps the moisture injection through the bristles for application onto the individual's hair.

In reference to FIG. 1, a brush 20 according to the present invention is depicted. The Brush 20 includes a Handle 25 and a Bristle Surface 22. Bristles 24 of the Brush 20 extend from the Bristle Surface 22. Within the Handle 25 is a storage compartment for moisture that transfers through the handle and through the bristle surface and is emitted through Bristles 24 as shown in FIG. 1. The moisture within the storage compartment may include water, conditioner or mixture of the various liquid substances. A Cap 21 is provided at one end of the Handle 25. The Cap 21 may be removed for the insertion of moisture into the storage compartment within Handle 25. Also on one side of the Handle 25 is an Activation Button 23. When in use, a user depresses the Button 23 to cause the emission of moisture through the Bristles 24. This dispensing means helps control the flow and the amount of moisture that is dispensed through the Bristles 24.

In reference to FIG. 2 a bottom view of the Brush 20 is depicted. As can be seen in this particular view, a plurality of Bristles 24 provided on the Bristle Surface 22. The Bristle Surface 22 is attached to Handle 25 and further a Hole 29 may be provided within the Cap 21. The small Hole 29 is used to mount or hang the Brush 20 when not in use. Further depicted in FIG. 2 is a Hand Pump 15. In one particular embodiment, the Hand Pump 15 provide a means to increase pressure within the moisture compartment so that the moisture may be emitted through the Bristles 24. The use of the Hand Pump 15 provides an alternative embodiment so that the user may use the hand pump to dispense moisture through the bristles as opposed to the push button activation shown in FIG. 1. The embodiment of FIG. 1 further includes a power source such as a battery that provides a means to activate or charge a pump motor within the Handle 25.

Use of the Brush 20 in accordance with the present invention provides a means to dampen hair with a single device while brushing. The brush according to present invention includes a small storage area for moisture and therefore allows for the admission of moisture through bristles and for combing through the individual's hair. The instant invention has been shown and described in what it considers to be the most practical and preferred embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made there from within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A moisture emitting hairbrush comprising:

a. a handle;

b. a moisture storage compartment within the handle;

c. a bristle surface connected to the handle;

d. a plurality of bristles on the bristle surface; and

e. a means to transfer moisture from the moisture storage compartment to the plurality of bristles.

2. The moisture emitting brush according to claim 1, where the means to transfer includes a plurality of holes in the bristle surface.

3. The moisture emitting brush according to claim 2, further comprising an activation button, where the button initiates the transfer of moisture through the plurality of holes.

4. The moisture emitting brush according to claim 1, further comprising a hand pump attached to the handle where the hand pump initiates the transfer of moisture through the plurality of holes.

5. The moisture emitting brush according to claim 1, further comprising a cap, where the cap enables the insertion of moisture into the moisture storage compartment.

6. The moisture emitting brush according to claim 5, where the cap includes a hole, where the hole enables the storage of the brush.