US3964501A
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Hair grooming apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-02-03
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Granted: 1976-06-22
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Expires: 1995-02-03
Abstract
Abstract A spray comb or brush which comprises an elongated member having a support portion connected to a handle portion. The member has an elongated passage formed therein having a section in the support portion and a section in the handle portion. A comb or brush device is removably attached to the support portion and has a chamber therein communicating with the passage and with the teeth or bristles. An elongated tube having opposite ends is positioned in the passage, the tube having a spray nozzle adjacent one end for spraying liquid into the chamber for distribution into the teeth or bristles. A source of liquid under pressure is provided having a valve in the handle section of the passage, the valve being actuated by a depressible stem element. The tube is axially movable in the passage and the valve stem element is received in the other end of the tube. A manual control lever is provided connected to the tube for axially moving the same thereby to depress the valve stem element and actuate the valve to admit fluid to the tube and thence to the chamber of the comb or brush.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert R. Matchett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 04:14
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D24/00; A45D24/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
Apparatus for grooming the hair while spraying a liquid thereon comprising: an elongated member having a support portion connected to a handle portion, said member having an elongated passage formed therein extending between said portions, a hair grooming device carried by said support portion and having a plurality of hair grooming elements thereon, said device having an elongated chamber therein communicating with said passage and elements, an elongated tube in said passage and having opposite ends, said tube having dispensing means thereon adjacent one end thereof for dispensing liquid into said chamber for distribution to said elements, said chamber providing attachment for at least two longitudinal rows of elements; one of said rows being laterally spaced in one direction from said dispensing means and another of said rows being laterally spaced in the opposite direction of said dispensing means; whereby said elements are in interceptive distributive relation on either lateral side of said dispensing means, the other end of said tube being adapted to be connected to a source of liquid, and control means on said support portion intermediate said handle portion and device and coupled to said source for causing a flow of liquid in said tube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
Apparatus for grooming the hair while spraying a liquid thereon comprising: an elongated member having a support portion connected to a handle portion, said member having an elongated passage formed therein extending between said portions, a hair grooming device carried by said support portion and having a plurality of hair grooming elements thereon, said device having an elongated chamber therein communicating with said passage and elements, an elongated tube in said passage and having opposite ends, said tube having dispensing means thereon adjacent one end thereof for dispensing liquid into said chamber for distribution to said elements, said chamber providing attachment for at least two longitudinal rows of elements; one of said rows being laterally spaced in one direction from said dispensing means and another of said rows being laterally spaced in the opposite direction of said dispensing means; whereby said elements are in interceptive distributive relation on either lateral side of said dispensing means, the other end of said tube being adapted to be connected to a source of liquid, and control means on said support portion intermediate said handle portion and device and coupled to said source for causing a flow of liquid in said tube.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
85 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said source of liquid is under pressure and includes valve means in said passage for releasing liquid from said source, said tube being axially movable in said passage, said other end of said tube communicating with said valve means and being adapted to actuate the same in response to axial movement of said tube thereby to release liquid into said tube, said control means acting on said tube to move the same axially thereby to actuate said valve means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
74 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said device is a comb having an upper portion carried by said support portion, said elements being two rows of teeth depending from said upper portion, said rows of teeth being transversely spaced-apart at their upper ends and converging to a point at their lower ends, said chamber being formed in said upper portion and communicating with the space between said upper ends of said rows of teeth.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said device is a brush having a body portion carried by said support portion, said elements being bristles attached to said body portion, said chamber being formed in said body portion, said body portion having openings therein distributed across said body portion and between said bristles and communicating with said chamber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said chamber comprises a planar elongated surface having an opening centrally thereof to receive said dispensing means; laterally spaced element attaching surfaces depending from said planar surface; and said chamber being removably attached to said support portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said valve means includes a hollow stem element which releases fluid therethrough upon depression, said stem extending into said other end of said tube and being depressed upon axial movement thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
70 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said control means comprises a lever member pivotally mounted on said support portion and having one end engaging said tube adjacent said other end thereof, means on the other end of said lever member for manually actuating the same, and spring means acting on said lever member for returning the same and said tube to a normal position in which said valve is closed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
71 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said source of liquid is remotely located, said passage having sections in said support and handle portions, another tube in said handle section of said passage, a flexible tube connected to one end of said other tube and being adapted to be connected to said source, the other end of said other tube having said valve means thereon in said handle section of said passage.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said upper portion of said comb is removably attached to said support portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said other end of said tube slidably embraces said stem element, said stem element having an abutment thereon which is engaged by said other end of said tube upon axial movement thereof thereby to depress said stem.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-06-22 | 1979-12-22 | 1980-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-22 | 1983-12-22 | 1984-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-22 | 1987-12-22 | 1988-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |