Abstract: In one embodiment, A lice removal comb system includes an inner comb and an outer comb. The inner comb may include a row of lice-removing tines and a handle. The outer comb may include a first row of hair-detangling tines, a second row of hair-detangling tines, a handle, and a slot formed in the outer comb, between the first and second rows of hair-detangling tines. The outer comb may be configured to removably receive the inner comb such that the row of lice-removing tines is disposed between the first and the second rows of hair-detangling tines.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic refill (20) intended to be inserted in a removable manner into a housing (22) in a device (2) for treating the hair and to the associated treatment device (2). The cosmetic refill (20) comprises a body (23) that has a first wall (40) and a second wall (38) opposite the first wall (40), and at least one coupling relief (50, 52) that extends from each of the first wall (40) and the second wall (38). The coupling relief (50) on the first wall (40) is intended to cooperate with a first surface (46) of the housing (22) when the first wall (40) is introduced into the housing (22). The coupling relief (52) on the second wall (38) is intended to cooperate with a second surface (44) of the housing (22) when the refill (20) is brought into a use position by pivoting in the housing (22) about a pivot axis (B).

Abstract: A pet brush system that includes a brush with a set of vibrating bristles at an application end of the brush. A handle extends from the set of vibrating bristles with a power connection at a distal end of the handle. A battery is included within the handle for power. The system further includes a power cord adapted to connect to the power connection to supply power to the brush.

Abstract: An electrically driven device includes a housing, an electric motor with a drive shaft having a first rotary axis and a drive pin connected to the drive shaft eccentrically with respect to the rotary axis, and a driven shaft having a second rotary axis and mounted in the housing for performing a pivoting about the second rotary axis. The driven shaft is coupled to the drive shaft by a gear mechanism having a scotch yoke mechanism converting a rotary motion of the drive shaft into a reciprocating pivoting motion of the driven shaft. The scotch yoke mechanism includes a cross slider receiving the drive pin and having a sliding support extending perpendicular to the first rotary axis. The cross slider is guided in the housing by at least two elastically deformable elements. The driven shaft is coupled to the cross slider by a pivotable crank arm, converting a rotary motion of the drive shaft into a reciprocating of the driven shaft.

Abstract: This invention relates to apparatus and methods for regulating a parameter on a handheld appliance, such as a hair styling appliance. A hair styling apparatus comprises a body having at least one arm bearing a hair styling heater; a temperature sensor arranged to sense a temperature of the hair styling heater and generate a temperature sense signal; and a power supply unit comprising a magnetic energy transfer element, an AC input coupled to a first side of the magnetic energy transfer element, a heater drive output coupled to a second side of the magnetic energy transfer element and to the hair styling heater to power said hair styling heater, and a power controller configured to regulate the heater drive output. A power controller is coupled to the temperature sense signal and configured to regulate the heater drive output of the power supply so as to control the temperature of the hair styling heater responsive to the temperature sense signal.

Abstract: Hairstyling tool of the comb or hairbrush type, comprising a handle and a body, an electric battery a force sensor, an electronic unit configured to capture and format signals provided by the sensors, a wireless communication means for transmitting data to a remote entity, by means of which information about the movements executed by the tool and the forces it undergoes can be transmitted to the remote entity, the remote entity being able to send information back to the user of the tool about the hair being styled.

Abstract: An improved flea comb apparatus can be used to remove fleas from animals such as cats, dogs, and the like and advantageously includes a retractable flea comb and lights that are automatically illuminated when the flea comb is in a deployed condition. The lights attract fleas and aid in their removal by providing an intensity of light at the undercoat region of an animal that has not previously been conveniently provided. The lights also assist the user in identifying fleas during combing of the animal.

Abstract: A grooming device includes hair collectors and a scraper. The scraper uncovers the hair collectors when the device is pressed down for use, and scrapes the hair collectors to eject hair collected when the device is released. Ejection of collected hair can also be controlled manually. A collection chamber may be provided, and multiple combs may be mounted on a rotatable dowel that recede within the rotatable barrel, or with sliding plates around and offset from the dowel as the dowel is rotated. A door or window on a surface of the collection chamber can be opened to empty the chamber of collected hair.

Abstract: A comb for detangling hair includes a handle, a head portion attached to the handle, and a plurality of teeth attached to the head portion. At least some of the teeth comprise first and second proximal ends, and a distal end, the first and second proximal ends being spaced apart from one another and being relatively moveable, wherein such relative movement of the proximal ends of said at least some of the teeth causes flexion or shape change of the tooth. The flexion of the tooth assists in detangling the hair by gently moving the hair shaft.

Abstract: A twist comb apparatus includes a handle and a comb head, where the handle and the comb head are either removably attached to each other or permanently connected to each other. The handle provides a surface area for the users so that the users can grip the twist comb apparatus, where the comb head allows the users to create dreadlocks as the comb head is rotated 360 degrees by a power button. The rotating motion of the comb head replicates the twisting action that is a part of the process of forming dreadlocks so that the user can easily create dreadlocks. The comb head is rotated by a motor, where the motor is powered from a power source though the power button as the power button allows the users to fully control the comb head.

Abstract: A hair styling tool having a plurality of bristles and one or more movable members extending radially outward from the core and movable between opposing positions is provided. The movable members move between a retracted position where the divider is fitted between and even with or slightly above or slightly below the bristles to engage the hair and an extended position where the divider is moved out beyond the bristles to disengage the hair from the bristles. The hair styling tool having the movable member which engages and disengages the hair with the bristles minimizes tangling of the hair while brushing. The hair styling tool may be a rotating brush optionally equipped with a motor.

Abstract: Vibrating grooming device comprising a vibrating head (1) with bristles and/or tines (3) and a handle (2), the vibrating head comprising a motor (10) and an oscillating mass (11), the device characterized by the oscillating mass being disposed to oscillate linearly along an oscillating axis.

Abstract: A hair dryer includes a housing, a fan unit, a heating element, a motor and a handle. The housing is the body of the hair dryer and has an inlet end and an outlet end. The motor rotates the housing relative to the handle in an oscillating manner. The fan unit is mounted in the housing so that air from vents at the inlet end pass through the fan unit to be blown out through the outlet end of the housing. As such, the housing moves without requiring any movement of the user's hand, wrist, or arm. The handle also has a controller for activating operation, adjusting speed, and setting temperature.

Abstract: A rotating hairbrush device featuring a base; a brush component, the bottom portion pivotally attached to the base, the brush component can pivot in a first direction and a second direction and be secured in various positions forming an angle with respect to the base; a shell with bristles removably attachable to the upper portion of the brush component; a guard component attached to the bottom portion of the brush component, the guard component extends outwardly from the brush component and together with the brush component the guard component sandwiches a portion of the bristles, wherein teeth are disposed on a first side edge of the guard component; and a motor disposed and flexible drive shaft that function to drive rotation of the upper portion of the brush component.

Abstract: A hair dryer and vacuum device includes a housing having a nozzle, a handle, and a body portion situated between the handle and nozzle, the nozzle including a first channel extending from the body portion to an outlet port and a second channel extending from the body portion to an inlet port. A heating coil is mounted in the body portion for heating air and a dryer fan is positioned adjacent the heating coil that is configured to blow the heated air through the outlet port when energized. A vacuum fan is mounted in the second channel and configured to draw air into the second channel through the inlet port when energized. The device includes a collection chamber situated between the vacuum fan and the body portion and in communication with the second channel such that fallen hair is collected therein.

Abstract: An electrical mascara brush structure includes a brush body having a chamber to hold an electrical motion component at one end and a brush rod with a brush at the other end. The electrical motion component includes a first shell and a second shell fully enclosing a power supply, a motor with a rotating shaft, and a circuit board. The circuit board includes a power control element and a variable speed control element. The electrical motion component is connected with a rotary unit disposed at the external of the first shell and the second shell. The rotary unit includes external teeth which matches with receiving teeth disposed at an interior of a handle, which can activate the electrical motion component and adjust the speed of the motor.

Abstract: A grooming device for an animal has a rotating member with at least one pair of opposing connection members configured to interact with the receiving areas of a flex member. The receiving areas are configured to permit the connection members to move to enable the flex member to move from a parallel plane with the rotating member to a non-parallel plane. The flex member is maintained spaced from the rotating member through the use of springs placed between the two members forming a compression area. The curry ribs are at substantially right angles to, and affixed to, at least a portion of the exterior periphery of the flex member. The curry ribs can be removable from the flex member or permanently secured to the surface.

Abstract: A vibrating hair brush for enhanced detangling of hair, comprising a head with a base and a bristle-bearing pad, the pad comprising a motor and a vibrating actuator for generating a vibration movement in the pad, the pad being pivotally attached to the base such that the pad pivots about a pivot axis which is substantially transverse the general longitudinal axis of the hair brush and a method for detangling using said brush.

Abstract: A hair styling tool includes two or more pivotally connected arms, each having a handle portion and a hair engaging portion. At least two arms of the tool are capable of housing one or more rotatable platforms which are, in turn, capable of holding a plurality of hair contacting elements. The tool may also include one or more heating elements to provide heat for styling hair. Various hair contacting elements can be selectively connected to each rotatable platform of the tool to accomplish a variety of different hair styling tasks.

Abstract: A hair styling tool includes a body, a cylinder extending from the body, the cylinder rotatable relative to the body, a motor for rotating the cylinder, a heater to heat the cylinder, and a styling arm pivotally attached to the body. The hair styling tool may have a generally clam shell configuration, wherein the styling arm is movable between an open position in which the styling arm is distant the cylinder and a closed position in which the styling arm is proximate to the cylinder, such as contacting the cylinder. The styling arm may also include a brush head with fixed or retractable bristles and/or a smoothing plate.

Abstract: A vibrating hair brush for enhanced detangling of hair, comprising a head with a base and a bristle-bearing pad, the pad comprising a motor and a vibrating actuator for generating a vibration movement in the pad, the pad being pivotally attached to the base such that the pad pivots about a pivot axis which is substantially transverse the general longitudinal axis of the hair brush and a method for detangling using said brush.

Abstract: A vibrating hair brush for enhanced detangling of hair, comprising a head portion including a motor assembly for operating a vibrating actuator and a plurality of bristles depending from a bristle pad of the head portion, wherein the actuator is disposed for generating a vibrating movement of the bristles in a curvilinear direction generally within a plane parallel to the bristle pad.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hairstyling device (10) comprising an elongate arm (12) having a hair receiving surface (14). Within the arm (12) there is an air passageway (16) that carries air injected into it by a fan (18). The air passageway (16) has an elongate air outlet (24) which is parallel to the arm (12). The air outlet (24) is configured to blow air along the length of the hair. Attached to the hair receiving surface (14) are bristles (26) to form a brush.

Abstract: A hairbrush for allowing trapped hair to be easily removed therefrom. The hairbrush comprises a handle for grasping the hairbrush and a head joined to the handle. The head comprises an array of bristles that protrude through a layer having an array of corresponding apertures. In an initial position the bristles fully protrude through the apertures. In a final position the layer is shifted to the free ends of the bristles. By shifting said hairbrush from an initial position to a final position tangled hair is gathered along the layer and easily removed from the hairbrush.

Abstract: A handheld hair styling appliance 1 has an electric motor 19, electric heat element 21, and hair engaging elements 10, 11, 12 including a set of stationary extending parts with respective shearing edges 40, 41 and a set of movable extending parts having respective shearing edges 31, 32, whereby when the moving parts move relative to and in proximity with the stationary parts, the respective shearing edges of each cooperate to compress strands of hair therebetween. The movable parts are spring-mounted to a carriage 29 and are urged into close proximity with the stationary parts, such that constant pressure is applied to hair strands positioned therebetween.

Abstract: A vibrating hair brush provides enhanced detangling of hair including a head portion having a motor assembly for operating a vibrating actuator and a plurality of bristles depending from a bristle pad. The actuator is disposed for generating a vibrating movement of the bristles in a curvilinear direction within a plane generally parallel to the bristle pad and tangential to the user's scalp. The vibrating actuator comprises an offset weight rotating in a plane generally parallel to the bristle pad.

Abstract: Multi-functional hair-dyeing comb structure is disclosed. The comb structure has a housing having a detachable combing teeth seat with a liquid sac. The liquid sac contains dye for dyeing hairs, which is discharged by an electron's motor and are evenly discharged.

Abstract: The electric massage comb is a handheld electrical tool that can be used to thoroughly scratch the scalp area or to provide a soothing massage for the scalp. This device would feature a tool similar in shape to a curling iron with rows of massaging bumps on the top side and rows of comb teeth on the bottom side. The comb teeth would be arranged in three rows, each row of teeth having a different height than the other rows. The teeth in each row would be arranged similarly to teeth on a standard comb. The handle of the electric massage comb would contain a motor assembly capable of producing longitudinal and axial motions. A variable speed switch would be located on the exterior of the handle and would enable the user to activate the massage comb and select one of three speeds for both the massaging and scratching motions of the device.

Abstract: A hair coloring applicator for applying a hair coloring material to one or more strands of hair using a rotating brush. The hair coloring applicator may include one or more brushes rotatably coupled to a body. The body may include a housing having at least one opening for receiving one or more strands of hair. The brush may include a plurality of bristles configured to contact the one or more strands of hair without tangling or snagging the hair. The bristles of the brush receive a hair coloring material and apply the material to strands of hair by contacting the hair. The hair coloring applicator may simultaneously apply one or more colors of hair coloring material to strands of hair.

Abstract: An electric rotary hairbrush includes a handle unit and a brush unit, the handle unit having a transmission mechanism controlled by a switch to rote the rotary brush unit, a positive and negative pole electrodes respectively mounted in the circular flat top thereof and electrically connected to an inside electric circuit for power output, the rotary hairbrush unit having a rotary cap capped on the handle unit, and an electrically insulative disk mounted inside the rotary cap, the electrically insulative disk having two annular metal contacts concentrically provided at the bottom side and respectively disposed in contact with the positive and negative pole electrodes, and positive pole and negative pole terminals fixedly provided at the top side and respectively electrically connected to the annular metal contacts, and an electric heater mounted in the comb holder and electrically connected to the positive and negative pole terminals.

Abstract: A hair coloring applicator for applying a hair coloring material to one or more strands of hair using a rotating brush. The hair coloring applicator may include one or more brushes rotatably coupled to a body. The body may include a housing having at least one opening for receiving one or more strands of hair. The brush may include a plurality of bristles configured to contact the one or more strands of hair without tangling or snagging the hair. The bristles of the brush receive a hair coloring material and apply the material to strands of hair by contacting the hair. The hair coloring applicator may simultaneously apply one or more colors of hair coloring material to strands of hair.

Abstract: A vibration type comb includes an ultrasonic wave generator which generates an ultrasonic wave, which is transferred to a vibrator in the comb body through an ultrasonic wave transfer pipe connected to the ultrasonic wave generator. A cover in which first slits are formed in a lower portion of the same in a horizontal direction, is detachably engaged to a lower portion of the body and a comb plate which has one end connected with the vibrator and the other end having second slits formed therein in a horizontal direction, is vibrated such that the second slits move in upward and downward directions between the first slits.

Abstract: The “Easy Groomer”—an exciting new innovation in personal care products. It is a light weight, hand-held automatic brush that is simple to operate. This extraordinary personal care tool will literally pay for itself. Its unique design enables the user, at the flick of a switch, to start the rotary brush that will thoroughly brush short-styled hair, form popular ethnic wave patterns, and eliminate the time and effort involved in these usually, time consuming processes with minimal effort. The “Easy Groomer” comes with interchangeable attachments that can be used to brush hair, beards and mustaches and even includes a scalp massager. It is sure to be a hot seller amongst many Americans that wish to neatly groom themselves in a timeframe consistent with their busy schedules and day to day lives.

Abstract: A rotatable hair brush includes a core with a plurality of series of holes, each series displaced in an annular direction from the other series. Bristles are disposed in the holes. Dividers are disposed on the core between successive series of bristles. A support member holds the dividers. Detents on the support member, and on an end cap at the other end, and matching detents on the core retain the core fixedly relative to the dividers. A handle extending from the other end of the core and the dividers holds a battery and a motor for rotating the core and the dividers. The end cap and the portion of the handle adjacent the end cap are shaped to provide a smooth continuous surface (preferably concave) for preventing a user's hair from becoming entangled during the brush operation. An end cap covering the support member has a smooth continuous surface to prevent the user's hair from becoming entangled during the brush operation.

Abstract: The invention is an ultrasonic device for the treatment of hair and other fibers. The device includes an ultrasound generator, a comb device responsive to the generated ultrasonic waves and a plurality of protuberances, having a natural bending frequency, extending outward from the comb device. Alternatively, the treatment device includes an ultrasound generator, a comb device responsive to the generated ultrasonic waves and a reflector for reflecting the incident ultrasonic waves disposed on the distal end of the comb device.

Abstract: This invention provides a mascara and a like cosmetics application onto the eyelashes. An improved electrically driven hand-held device for eyelash mascara application includes a mascara container coupled with the brush handle, including a power supply electrically connected through the electrical switch to the reversible motor, the shaft of which is coupled by a connecting means with the rod of the brush, and wherein the reversible motor provides the rotation of the brush with the mascara onto it during engagement with the eyelashes.