US4361158A
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Hair repair hood
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-10-15
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Granted: 1982-11-30
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Expires: 1999-10-15
Abstract
Abstract A device for shampooing a person's hair; including a double walled hood having a pair of openings fitted with gloves extending inwardly; a swivel spray head through the hood, and a drain hose at the hood's lower end fitted with a hair trap.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald W. Baker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:43
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D19/00; A45D19/14; A45D19/0041; A45D19/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A shampooing apparatus comprising an open ended hood means having spray hole means provided therein for receiving spray means therethrough, water conduit means operably connected with the spray means for suppling water thereto during a shampooing operation, soap dispensing means operably connected with the hood means for supplying soap to the interior thereof during said shampooing operation, valve means interposed in said water conduit means for selectively testing the water temperature prior to directing the water to the spray means, said hood means being provided with opening means therein for access to the interior thereof whereby the hands of an operator may be inserted through said opening means for facilitating the shampooing operation, drain hose means operably connected to the hood means and having one end open to the interior of the hood means and the opposite end open for discharge of water from said hood means during the shampooing operation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A shampooing apparatus comprising an open ended hood means having spray hole means provided therein for receiving spray means therethrough, water conduit means operably connected with the spray means for suppling water thereto during a shampooing operation, soap dispensing means operably connected with the hood means for supplying soap to the interior thereof during said shampooing operation, valve means interposed in said water conduit means for selectively testing the water temperature prior to directing the water to the spray means, said hood means being provided with opening means therein for access to the interior thereof whereby the hands of an operator may be inserted through said opening means for facilitating the shampooing operation, drain hose means operably connected to the hood means and having one end open to the interior of the hood means and the opposite end open for discharge of water from said hood means during the shampooing operation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A shampooing apparatus as set forth in claim 1 and including hair trap means disposed at the said one open end of the drain hose means for precluding entry of loose hair into the drain hose means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A shampooing apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein the opening means comprises at least one sealed opening provided in said hood means for substantially precluding leakage of water therefrom at all times during a shampooing operation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
A shampooing apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein the opening means includes at least two openings each having a split panel disposed therein for sealing of the opening means in the normal position thereof and sealing around the hand of the operator inserted therethrough.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
72 words
A shampooing apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein the opening means comprises at least one opening provided in said hood means, and glove means secured to the periphery of said opening and having one end open to the exterior of the hood means for receiving the hand therethrough and the opposite end extending into the interior of the hood whereby the hand may be utilized for facilitating said shampooing operation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
A shampooing apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein the hood means comprises a body of a substantially cap-shaped configuration having an opening therein for disposition about the head of a person during the shampooing operation, said body being of a double walled construction for providing an air space for inflation of the hood means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A shampooing apparatus as set forth in claim 1 and including auxiliary water supply means operably connected with said water supply conduit means for supplying said water thereto.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
69 words
A shampooing apparatus as set forth in claim 6 wherein said auxiliary water supply means comprises water tank means for housing a supply of water, pump means operably secured between the water tank means and the water conduit means for delivery of the water from the tank to the water conduit means, water disposal tank means operably connected with said drain hose means for receiving the discharging water therefrom.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A shampooing apparatus as set forth in claim 6 wherein said auxiliary water supply means is provided with wheel means for portability thereof.
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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) | 1985-11-29 | 1986-05-31 | 1986-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-11-29 | 1990-05-31 | 1990-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-11-29 | 1994-05-31 | 1994-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |