Abstract: A manual oral care implement comprises a handle, a connector and a head, the head being repeatedly attachable to and detachable from the handle via the connector. The handle has a distal end and a proximal end opposite to the distal end and adjacent to the head when the head is attached to the handle. The proximal end has an upper surface that is at least partially chamfered. The handle has a longitudinal axis and a cross-sectional area extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The chamfered surface and the cross-sectional area define therebetween an angle ? from about 15° to about 30°.

Abstract: A connector for repeatedly attaching and detaching a head to and from a handle of a manual oral care implement comprises a first substantially cylindrical section, a second substantially cylindrical section, and an at least partially conically shaped section connecting the first and second cylindrical sections. The first and second substantially cylindrical sections and the at least partially conically section define a longitudinal length extension of the connector, wherein the first substantially cylindrical section and the second substantially cylindrical section are placed off-center with respect to the longitudinal length extension.

Abstract: A connector for repeatedly attaching and detaching a head to and from a handle of a manual oral care implement has an outer surface and a recess. The recess forms a cavity within the connector, wherein the cavity comprises a spring-loaded ball-snap element, the element comprising a ball and a spring, the spring applying a radial force onto the ball in a direction towards the outer surface of the connector.

Abstract: An applicator member for applying a cosmetic product to human keratin materials, including an applicator head having two opposite faces, the applicator head including: a first part having at least one housing, and a second part that is connected to the first part by a hinge and is at least partially engaged in the housing of the first part, wherein the first and second parts are both accessible from each of the faces of the applicator head.

Abstract: There is disclosed a hair brush. The brush has an elongate body including a utility portion and a handle portion at opposite ends thereof and defining a longitudinal axis. The utility portion includes a back member acting as a support from which brushing protections extend, and defines a first plane and a second plane perpendicularly intersecting the first plane. The back member is flexibly movable with respect to the handle portion on the first plane and the second plane. The utility portion further includes a pair of spines arranged at opposite sides of the back member for controlling the flexible movement of the back member whereby the extent of control of movement of the back member by the spines are either limited to the movement on only the first plane or substantially more on the first plane than the second plane.

Abstract: A hair brush includes a handle defining a longitudinal axis and a brush head having at least two longitudinal primary arms extending longitudinally from the handle and disposed in lateral spaced relation to define a longitudinal gap therebetween. Each of the longitudinal primary arms includes a pair of longitudinal rear spines disposed in lateral spaced relation, a single longitudinal intermediate spine extending from the rear spines, and a pair of longitudinal forward spines disposed in lateral spaced relation and extending from the intermediate spine. Hair engaging bristles are disposed on each of the rear spines, the intermediate spines and the forward spines. The at least two longitudinal primary arms are substantially flexible to conform to the contour of the user's head. A container containing a hair treatment agent such as dry shampoo may be releasably mounted to the handle.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a tool for applying cosmetics for an eyelash used for applying cosmetics to an eyelash.

Abstract: There is provided a hair comb. The comb has a utility member made of a first polymeric material for engaging hair and scalp of a user in use and a splint portion made of a second material for providing rigidity to the utility member and to act as a handle for user's grip. The splint member is substantially stiffer than the utility member, wherein the splint member has a flexural strength of at least 40 Mpa and a hardness of at least Shore D 75, and the first polymeric material is selected from a group selected from thermoplastics polyester elastomer (TPE-E), polyether block amide copolymer (TPE-A), ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), polyurethane (PU) and polyethylene (PE).

Abstract: A hairbrush for use by a hairstylist to brush and style a person's hair. The hairbrush has a brush head, with a cylindrically-shaped elongated head body, and an elongated handle that is attached to the head body so as to extend rearwardly therefrom. The head body has a plurality of bristles extending outward along its length and circumference. The handle has a first handle assembly and a spaced apart, parallel second handle assembly. Each handle assembly has an elongated rod member and an elongated sleeve disposed about its associated rod member. A first connector attaches the rod members to a base of the head body. A second connector joins the two handle assemblies together to stiffen the handle. In use, the hairstylist uses the palm area of the hand to rotate the two handle assemblies, which rotates the brush head, to reduce strain on the hairstylist's thumb, fingers and wrist.

Abstract: A closure-container system comprising a screw-threaded inner cap that mounts to a screw threaded container, and an overshell that is enabled to rotate and translate relative to the inner cap. As the overshell rotates relative to the inner cap, one or more metallic magnets located in the overshell pull the cap toward one or more metallic elements associated with the container. The overshell and container make direct contact, so there is no unsightly gap. Also, the contact produces a satisfying, reassuring metallic “click” sound, accompanied by a luxurious tactile sensation that, together, dispel the silent ennui normally associated with rotating closures.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a hair dryer pik attachment. In one embodiment, the hair dryer pik attachment includes a base, wherein the base comprises an opening, at least one row of loose combs coupled to a top of the base, at least one row of tight combs coupled to the top of the base and adjacent to the loose combs and the opening and a hair dryer attachment portion coupled to a bottom of the base, wherein the hair dryer attachment portion comprises one or more openings on opposing sides.

Abstract: Provided is a tool for applying cosmetics for mascara and eyebrow cosmetics which allows applying a liquid cosmetic in an appropriate amount to eyelashes or eyebrows, and with which a previously unexperienced feeling of use can be obtained. In an application tool (1) for which a plurality of bristles (30) are fixed in a double-folded manner to the inside of a long groove (12), which is formed at a partial side surface of a brush portion (10) formed at a leading end side of a brush shaft (6), comb teeth (26) are integrally formed at a predetermined pitch in a brush portion axial direction on an exposed surface (21) of the fastener (20). As a result of forming the comb teeth (26) in a space that is wide between two lines of bristle groups (30a, 30b), the liquid pool space is narrowed accordingly, so that excessive pooling of a liquid cosmetic (2) in the brush portion (10) can be prevented.

Abstract: A lice, flea or other parasitic insect comb has a handle that extends over top of the metal teeth of the comb and is shaped to be comfortable in the hand. The handle can comprise a U-shaped portion having a hand grip portion and a pair of spaced-apart struts that extend between the hand grip portion and the metal teeth of the comb. Preferably, the hand grip portion is spaced from a plane containing or aligned with the metal teeth and is vertically aligned with the metal teeth of the comb. Such a handle configuration can facilitate positioning of the teeth of the comb substantially flat against or parallel to the scalp, which makes removal of lice and nits more effective. In some configurations, the comb teeth can be wider than standard lice combs, so it covers more hair and therefore takes less time to remove nits and lice.

Abstract: Hair brushes are disclosed that include a brush head having a front face, a back face, and a central aperture extending though the brush head from the front face to the back face. The brush head has a length L and a width W. The central aperture has a length ranging from about 0.2 L to about 0.9 L and a width ranging from about 0.2 W to about 0.9 W.

Abstract: A packaging and applicator device for applying a cosmetic composition including a casing housing at least one composition, in particular in solid-cake form, and an applicator including at least one applicator roller that turns about an axis of rotation for moving over the composition along a rolling direction, the overall dimension of the applicator, measured along the axis of rotation, being less than or equal to a dimension of the composition, measured perpendicularly to the rolling direction of the applicator roller over the composition.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for styling hair includes first and second members (12, 14) operatively connected to each other and adapted for relative movement between a generally open condition to receive a length of hair and a generally approximated position to engage the length of hair and a brush (22) mounted relative to the first and second members (12, 14). The brush (22) is adapted for rotational movement about a longitudinal axis defined thereby to brush the length of hair when the first and second members (12, 14) are in the approximated condition. At least one, if not both, of the first and second members (12, 14) may include a heating element (58) for heat treating the length of hair.

Abstract: A brush for the hair and scalp which is able to disperse styling products, therapeutic, and medicated treatments from a coated insert when used with a hair dryer. The brush's handle having a lever which is able to progress and retract the aligning of cylindrical housing tubes encasing a product insert. When the user desires the product application, the lever is engaged allowing air to pass through the brush barrel and the cylindrical housing tubes moving the product to the hair or scalp. When the lever and cylindrical housing tubes are not engaged, the brush can be used as any other brush would be.

Abstract: A hairbrush device (100) comprises a first plurality of brush filaments (112) and a second plurality of brush filaments (116). A property of the first plurality of brush filaments (112) and a respective property of the second plurality of brush filaments (116) are different from one another. In order to reversibly select a stiffness of the hairbrush device, the hairbrush device (100) comprises an actuation element (104) being in driving connection with the first and second plurality of brush filaments (11, 116) and configured for being actuatable for selecting the first plurality of brush filaments (112) or the second plurality of brush filaments (116) for a use.

Abstract: A hair brush is disclosed herein that includes a handle, a base and a plurality of bristles, wherein the base and the plurality of bristles are one single continuous component. A method of producing a sanitary hair brush comprises: a) providing at least one curable material, b) injection molding the at least one material into a mold in order to produce a base, a handle, a plurality of bristles or a combination thereof as one single continuous component. Another method of producing a sanitary bristled item includes: a) providing at least two curable materials, wherein a first curable material is chemically different from a second curable material, b) injection molding the at least two materials separately into a mold in order to produce a base, a handle, a plurality of bristles or a combination thereof as one single continuous component, wherein the first curable material is used to form the plurality of bristles and the second curable material is used to form the handle and the base.

Abstract: A cap which wraps hair and protects it from tangling during sleep or other activity. The cap contains an outer layer, one or more rows of bristles of relatively resilient material for wrapping hair and at least one handle. The means for wrapping hair includes a comfortable brush that brushes a wearer's hair in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction to pull the hair up into the hat in an organized manner. The means for wrapping hair may also be used to reverse the process and let hair down in an organized style.

Abstract: A hair brush with a slideable brush head that allows the brush head to be positioned on either end of the elongated handle to thereby providing ease of use by both right handed or left handed users. The elongated handle has different ways thereon to arrest the brush head in any desired position. The brush head may also be removed from the handle, if so desired, so that a brush head of a different circumference but the same inner diameter may be used.

Abstract: Techniques and apparatus for treating head lice infestations are described. Some embodiments include a nit (louse egg) detection plate that provides a surface against which irregularities of a hair of a person are more apparent to a viewer than without the detection plate. The detection plate may also include a serrated edge that is operable to separate hairs of the person for viewing over the detection plate. Other embodiments provide a method for using the detection plate to detect and remove nits from hairs of a person. The method may include placing a thin layer of hair of a person over the detection plate, detecting nits by viewing the hairs against a backdrop provided by the detection plate, and removing any detected nits.

Abstract: A hair brush with a slideable brush head that allows the brush head to be positioned on either end of the elongated handle to thereby providing ease of use by both right handed or left handed users. The elongated handle has different ways thereon to arrest the brush head in any desired position. The brush head may also be removed from the handle, if so desired, so that a brush head of a different circumference but the same inner diameter may be used.

Abstract: A hair brush with a slideable brush head that allows the brush head to be positioned on either end of the elongated handle to thereby providing ease of use by both right handed or left handed users. The elongated handle has different ways thereon to arrest the brush head in any desired position. The brush head may also be removed from the handle, if so desired, so that a brush head of a different circumference but the same inner diameter may be used.

Abstract: A hair grooming device (FIG. 1) comprising of a flat (1) or cylindrical base (FIG. 10(18)) arranged in steps; teeth (2) attached to the base, in one row or many rows, whereby the hair may be combed between the space (3) created by the different steps and underlying the teeth, and/or additionally within the teeth arrangement; teeth/bristles in brush formation (FIG. 8(13)); an attachment to a hair dryer (FIG. 6) (FIG. 18) (FIG. 23) (FIG. 24) (FIG. 25) (FIG. 26) whereby hot air blows through a gap as represented by (FIG. 6 (10)) between the teeth/bristles and the base; a dye applicator (FIG. 16) whereby dye is applied to the hair through holes (27) between the teeth and the base by pushing down into a space (28) through the mechanism of a plunger (29); a hair clipper (FIG. 20) whereby blades are able to slide down between the steps and/or a hair clip (FIG. 21) whereby the steps are able to be collapsed after insertion into the hair such that they grip the hair.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a brush (1), in particular for the application of colors, dyes or any other composition onto a surface, in particular onto hair. The brush includes a handle (2) for the brush to be held by a user and a brush head (3) including bristles (32) for the application of colors, dyes or other composition onto the surface, the brush head being connected to the handle. The handle (2) includes at least one gripping section (20) showing a substantially polygonal cross-section.

Abstract: A cosmetic brush system for applying a product to a surface is disclosed. The cosmetic brush system may include a displaceable cap coupled to a handle and a group of bristles fixed to one end of the handle. The displaceable cap may be slideably or peelably coupled to the handle. The handle may include ballast to position a centroid of the cosmetic brush closer to the end of the handle. In embodiments where the displaceable cap is a slideable cap, an end cap may be fixed to the end of the handle and the slideable cap and the end cap may form a uniform elongated cylindrical shape having the same outer diameter. The displaceable cap may also include a ventilation system. By virtue of having a displaceable cap permanently coupled to the handle of the cosmetic brush system, the user cannot misplace the cap and the system is portable and convenient.

Abstract: A brush for the hair and scalp which is able to disperse styling products, therapeutic, and medicated treatments from a coated insert when used with a hair dryer. The brush's handle having a lever which is able to progress and retract the aligning of cylindrical housing tubes encasing a product insert. When the user desires the product application, the lever is engaged allowing air to pass through the brush barrel and the cylindrical housing tubes moving the product to the hair or scalp. When the lever and cylindrical housing tubes are not engaged, the brush can be used as any other brush would be.

Abstract: A multi-function hair grooming tool is made of a handle with attached comb portion and a removable brush head. The brush head includes a cavity formed therein sized and configured to receive the comb portion of the handle. The removable brush head is attachable to the handle. The brush head can be secured on the handle via a tongue and groove connection, a rotating collar lock, or via retractable flanges with associated notches.

Abstract: A hair implement, such as a comb, brush, or pick, is disclosed that includes a handle section containing a rotational bearing within an annular opening in the handle section. When the hair implement is not in use, it may be held on a user's finger and rotate out of the way without the need for the user to disengage his or her finger from the hair implement.

Abstract: A handheld device for sculpting hair includes a bristle section and a wave section which effectively sculpt hair in a wave style when used in the method of the invention.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a hairbrush for detangling human or animal hair. In some embodiments, the hairbrush includes a field of bristles where bristle height is substantially random and substantially independent of position on the hairbrush. In some embodiments, within the bristle field, the bristle width and/or the bristle material may vary between bristles—for example, substantially randomly with respect to position and/or in a manner that is correlated with bristle height.

Abstract: A hair brush includes a body having a head and a water absorbent material carried by part of the body. The hair brush can have a plurality of bristles. The body has one or more vents. The water absorbent material can be a foam material, a microfiber fabric, or other suitable material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hairstyling brush iron which applies heat to the hair of a user to set a desired hair style, and which can protect the scalp of the user from heat. The hairstyling brush iron according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises; an iron roll which is heated up to a high temperature, and the outer surface of which has a plurality of grooves formed in a lengthwise direction thereof; and a brush which is coupled to the iron roll by coupling a lower portion thereof to the grooves of the iron roll.

Abstract: This invention is a cylindrical device placed on your finger or thumb and contains a 3 piece apparatus that can be detached coming out of the cylinder wither vertically at the apex, or on the sides. There is a pick sticking directly upwards from the finger and a mini comb and a brush between 90 to 180 degrees on each end of the pick (alternative manufacturing methods). The pick is pushed into the center of the braid and will break the braid apart. The comb or brush is used to straighten the hair as the pick breaks the braid apart. The entire process, while usually performed with two hands, can be accomplished with one hand thus making the device easier, less tiring and less expensive than alternative devices currently on the market.

Abstract: A hair brush is shown and disclosed. The hair brush has a row of loops on the first side running from near the handle to the top mounted in a retention material. Next to the row of loops, is located a row of bundles of boar bristles. These groupings of boar bristles are a bundle of individual boar bristles mounted in the retention material. This alternating pattern of lines or rows of loops and bristles continues to the other side of the brush and the last row near the second side is a row of loops. The loops can be configured such that they are parallel to the sides or the top. These rows of loops on the sides of the hair brush help to keep the hair brush from pulling on and possibly damaging the hair extensions that have been installed into a users natural hair. The bundles of boar bristles provide additional shine and manageability to the hair. Also shown is an arrangement of a single loop surrounded by a plurality of bristles and mounted in the retention material.

Abstract: A hair brush with a slideable brush head that allows the brush head to be positioned on either end of the elongated handle to thereby providing ease of use by both right handed or left handed users. The elongated handle has different ways thereon to arrest the brush head in any desired position. The brush head may also be removed from the handle, if so desired, so that a brush head of a different circumference but the same inner diameter may be used.

Abstract: A hair brush includes a brush head and a bristle/handle assembly. The head includes a cylindrical barrel with a plurality of apertures in it, and the bristle/handle assembly includes a handle and a bristle tree assembly. The bristle tree assembly includes a central bristle rod, a plurality of bristles radially extending from the rod, and a connecting rod extending between the bristle rod and the handle. The bristle rod is positioned within the barrel, and the bristles extend through the barrel apertures in an extended position. The brush head and the bristle/handle assembly are not attached to each other, and instead they slide longitudinally relative to each other. When the handle and the barrel are slid apart from each other, the bristle rod travels with the handle to retract the bristles to a retracted positioned further within the barrel.

Abstract: A hair highlighting applicator nozzle comprises a cap adapted to be removably mounted to an open end of a flexible container for holding a hair coloring fluid therein. A mechanism is for distributing the hair coloring fluid onto the hair. The distributing mechanism is retained to the cap and is in fluid communication with the flexible container. When the flexible container is squeezed the hair coloring fluid will be forced through the distributing mechanism and applied onto the hair.

Abstract: A hair brush for hot curling includes a body, a closing cap, a connection member and a brush part. The body made of ceramic coated aluminum includes holes through which a steel teeth of the brush part protrudes. The closing cap engages with the body formed by assembling segmented portions. The connection member for connecting the segmented portions of the body includes a body part and an insertion groove to which the body is inserted. The brush part includes a handle part and a fastening part, a first end of which is connected to the handle part and a second end is engaged with one end of the assembled body. An iron core is formed by twisting two or more wires, one end of which is securely engaged within the fastening part, a plurality of the steel teeth being formed on the iron core in a circumferential direction thereof.

Abstract: A half-moon brush or other cosmetic applicator is in two parts, each having a head and a flat handle. The handle of each part has a wide major face and a narrow side face. The two parts are combined in a first configuration with the two narrow side faces abutting and the heads side by side to form a single wide, flat head, and are combined in a second configuration with the two wide major faces abutting and the heads face to face to form a single thicker, less wide, flat head. Each of the parts of the applicator has magnetic components that cooperate with magnetic components in the other part to hold the applicator parts together in both the first and the second configurations.

Abstract: A system and method of configuring the prongs on a hairbrush. A brush head is provided having a face surface and a plurality of prongs. The prongs are arranged in parallel rows that include at least a first row, a second row, and a third row. The prongs are positioned in the first row of prongs so that the first row of prongs engages a first volume of hair from a lock of hair being brushed. The prongs are positioned in the second row of prongs so that the second row of prongs engages a second volume of hair that is greater than the first volume of hair. Likewise, the prongs in the third row of prongs are positioned so that the third row of prongs engages a third volume of hair that is greater than the second volume of hair.

Abstract: One embodiment of an applicator comprises a brush head with a ferrule, and a brush handle. The ferrule has the head at one end and the handle at the other end. Magnetic elements, at least one of which is a magnet, are attached to the brush handle and ferrule where the two parts connect. The brush head can be removed from the handle, assembled with the handle, and switched easily whenever needed. The ferrule can be kept firmly on the handle by the action of the magnet inside. The head can be retracted by sliding a sleeve mounted on the handle forward over the sides of the head. The head, when removed from the handle, can be washed without the risk of water penetrating the sleeve mechanism. The head can also be replaced or interchanged, which can greatly enlarge the versatility of the brush and also avoids waste of material.

Abstract: A hair brush having a brush handle equipped with an assembly end piece (1) at its end and by at least one detachable brush head (2) able to be attached to the assembly end piece (1). The brush head (2) is constituted by a hair-bearing rod (7) inserted into the inner part of an essentially rigid perforated tubular sleeve (8) and the assembly end piece (1) is equipped with at least one annular groove (4) that is at least 5 mm deep, and preferably about 15 mm deep and a diameter matching that of the tubular sleeve (8) whereof it is intended to receive one of the ends (12) or male end.

Abstract: An applicator for the application of a coloring agent to hair is disclosed herein. In various aspects, the applicator includes a handle secured to the handle generally proximate a handle end. A brush and a companion brush are secured to the axle and are rotationally positionable about the axle. The applicator may be used to apply a coloring agent in coordinated patterns to the hair.

Abstract: A brush is made up of: a handle an aluminum tubular body which is coated with an artificial plastic material, vinyl fluoride polymer, and holes with polygonal shape, arranged in a herringbone pattern, which end in bevelling and are arranged forming oblique lines in respect of the longitudinal axis of the brush. Nylon fibers are ionized by radiation, and are fixed helicoidally to a supporting center rod, located inside the tubular body. The fibers emerge through the holes of the tubular body, and a front top closes the fore end of the tubular body.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an ergonomic brush includes a handle grip with finger slots situated between thumb slots and a palm rest extending rearwardly from the finger slots. A bristle base may be adapted to the handle grip, where the bristle base includes a bristle field having a length extending in a direction substantially parallel to a user's hand when engaged in the finger slots.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an application tool and method for applying a product to hair. The application tool may comprise a base and an applicator. The base may at least partially secure and enclose the applicator. The applicator may include a brush section that includes bristles and a comb section that includes teeth.

Abstract: A device and method for mixing and applying hair coloring chemicals to a user's hair. The device comprises a brush applicator, a first compartment capable of holding the brush applicator in a locked position, a second compartment containing a first hair coloring chemical, a third compartment containing a second hair coloring chemical, and a membrane. The membrane is located between the second compartment and the third compartment such that the first hair coloring chemical is separated from the second hair coloring chemical by the membrane when the brush applicator is in the locked position. When the brush applicator is released from the locked position, the brush applicator is movable toward the membrane to puncture the membrane. Upon puncture, the membrane retracts to a peripheral edge of the membrane to cause the first hair coloring chemical and the second hair coloring chemical to be mixed together.

Abstract: A hair brush head has a solid, relatively hard body (12), a cushion base (18) attached to one side of the body (12) with a portion spaced with respect to the body in order to form an air space (22) between itself and the body, and a plurality of vent openings (16, 20) in both the body (12) and the cushion base (18). Bristles (24) for brushing hair are attached directly to the cushion base (18).