US20080016712A1 - Movable grooming apparatus and method therefor - Google Patents
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Abstract
A movable grooming apparatus that allows a user to use a hair dryer and to move the hair dryer about the user hands-free without using his/her hands. The movable grooming apparatus may be set up on the floor or coupled to a ceiling.
Description
- This is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/959,881 filed Oct. 7, 2004 in the name of the Applicant, to which priority is claimed.
- This invention relates generally to grooming equipment and, more particularly, to a movable grooming apparatus.
- Numerous devices are available to satisfy personal grooming needs, including hair dryers, curling irons, brushes, curlers, hot irons, scissors, and similar devices. Many of these devices feature the common elements of requiring a close proximity to a person and also requiring a range of movement of the device to be used effectively. For example, effective use of a hair dryer requires positioning the hair dryer approximately one foot from a person's hair, and moving the hair dryer to target wet hair and to prevent damaging dry hair with excessive heat.
- As a consequence, many grooming devices are designed to be hand-held so that a person may freely move and operate the devices during use. Unfortunately, problems arise when a person requires the use of multiple devices simultaneously. For example, a hair stylist may desire to operate a hair dryer, a comb, and a pair of scissors at the same time.
- Various devices have been introduced to address this problem. For example, U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,199,805; 5,956,862; 5,737,847; 5,064,154; 4,809,444; and 4,278,223 each describe stationary hair dryer stands for hands-free drying. However, these devices share the problem of requiring people to either manually reposition the hair dryer or reposition themselves to ensure that their hair is dried and not damaged from prolonged exposure to the hot air.
- Some have used hair dryer stands with wheel bases. However, these devices do not effectively address the problem that a user must either physically move to target the dryer onto a different portion of hair, or else manually reposition either the stand or the hair dryer, or both.
- When grooming in front of a stationary mirror, it is not convenient for people to turn or move to accommodate the stationary hair dryer, as they may no longer be able to view their image in the mirror. Furthermore, having to repeatedly stop what they are doing in order to physically move the stand or reposition the hair dryer may become prohibitively strenuous and may also prevent the efficient completion of their grooming tasks. In addition, care must be taken when repositioning these devices. One needs to ensure that the hair dryer remains at an appropriate distance from the target hair or the benefits of using the hair dryer will be substantially reduced, and may even become injurious in the case of damaged hair.
- A need therefore exists to provide a system and method that provides all of the advantages of the prior art with none of the disadvantages. The present invention satisfies these needs and provides other related advantages.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a movable grooming apparatus that allows a user to use a hair dryer hands-free.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a movable grooming apparatus that allows a user to move the hair dryer about the user without using his/her hands.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a movable grooming apparatus that may be used on the floor or suspended from a ceiling.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of two movable grooming apparatuses of the present invention shown attached to the ceiling of a salon. One is shown in a retracted position and the other is shown in use in an extended position. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a movable grooming apparatus of the present invention shown placed on the floor in a retracted position. -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the movable grooming apparatus shown being used by an individual in a home setting. -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the movable grooming apparatus shown in an extended position. - In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a movable grooming apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a semi-circular track defining a central point, wherein any point along the track is equidistant from the central point, a grooming device holder movably coupled to the track so that the grooming device holder is positionable along the track, and a motor for moving the grooming device holder along the track.
- In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, a hands-free hair styling apparatus is disclosed. The hands-free hair styling apparatus comprises a C-shaped track defining a central point, wherein any point along the track is equidistant from the central point, a grooming device holder movably coupled to the track so that the grooming device holder is positionable along the track, a motor for moving the grooming device holder along the track, and a foot pedal coupled to the motor for controlling an operation of the motor, wherein the foot pedal has a left button that will move the grooming device holder in a left direction along the track and having a right button that will move the grooming device holder in a right direction along the track.
- In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, a method for hands-free hair drying is disclosed. The method comprises the step of providing a movable grooming apparatus comprising a semi-circular track defining a central point, wherein any point along the track is equidistant from the central point, a hair dryer holder movably coupled to the track so that the hair dryer holder is positionable along the track, a hair dryer held by the hair dryer holder, a motor for moving the hair dryer holder along the track, and a foot pedal coupled to the motor for controlling an operation of the motor, wherein the foot pedal has a left button that will move the hair dryer holder in a left direction along the track and has a right button that will move the hair dryer holder in a right direction along the track. The method further comprises the steps of positioning a user at the central point of the semi-circular track, blowing hair of the user with the hair dryer, and pressing the left and right buttons to move the hair dryer about the user as desired while maintaining a constant distance between the hair dryer and the hair of the user.
- The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following more particular description of the preferred embodiment of the invention, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
- The novel features believed characteristic of the invention are set forth in the appended claims. The invention will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of illustrated embodiments when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals and symbols represent like elements.
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FIGS. 1-4 disclose a movable grooming apparatus, hereinafter referred to asgrooming apparatus 10. Thegrooming apparatus 10 comprises semi-circular, i.e. C-shaped,track 12, agrooming device holder 16 movably coupled to thetrack 12, and amotor 30 for moving thegrooming device holder 16 along thetrack 12. - The
grooming apparatus 10 has asemi-circular track 12 that may be mounted on the ceiling 40 (seeFIG. 1 ) or it may be placed on a floor 42 (seeFIGS. 2-4 ). Thetrack 12 may be mounted to theceiling 40 by brackets or any other suitable mounting means. It is also within the spirit and scope of the present invention that thetrack 12 may be elevated at waist- or head-height, or mounted to the surface of a wall. Thetrack 12 defines a center point 14 (seeFIGS. 1 and 3 ) wherein any point along thetrack 12 is equidistant from thatcentral point 14. The grooming device holder 16 positions thegrooming device 22 toward thecentral point 14 of thetrack 12 and thegrooming device 22 remains directed toward thecentral point 14 of thetrack 12 when moved along thetrack 12. When auser 46 is positioned at thiscentral point 14, hot air from theblow dryer 24 may be uniformly applied to the user's 46hair 44 while thegrooming device holder 16 is moved along thetrack 12 during blow drying. Theuser 46 is thus able to use thegrooming device 22 at convenient, equidistant positions while keeping both hands free and without having to reposition his/her body for uniform blow-drying. - However, it should be noted that certain benefits may be obtained by not having the
grooming device holder 16 rotatably constrained. For example, thegrooming device 22 being used may be a mirror used in conjunction with a stationary mirror so that auser 46 may view a back portion of his/her head. In that case, thegrooming device holder 16 may freely pivot for manual alignment of the mirror, for example, or may incorporate a gearing mechanism (not shown) to rotate thegrooming device holder 16 as it moves along thetrack 12 to automatically align the mirror, as another example. - The
grooming device holder 16 is shown as having twopole members 18 that are telescoping. Thesetelescoping pole members 18 allow the height of thegrooming device holder 16 to be adjusted according to the height of theuser 46. Thepole members 18 also have a threaded collar, which may be released to adjust the height and tightened to maintain the current height of thegrooming device holder 16. Although thegrooming device holder 16 is shown as having twotelescoping pole members 18, it should be clearly understood that substantial benefit may be derived from thegrooming device holder 16 having more than twotelescoping pole members 18 or from having notelescoping pole members 18 at all. It should also be clearly understood that substantial benefit may be achieved from thegrooming device holder 16 using alternative height adjustment means. For example, onepole member 18 may have spring-biased protrusions that engage a series of spaced-apart holes on theother pole member 18. Or, an electrical motor may be used to extend or retract thepole members 18. - The
grooming device holder 16 may also have anadditional pole member 19 coupled to one end of one of thetelescoping pole members 18 by an elbow connector 20 (seeFIG. 3 ). Theadditional pole member 19 would allow thegrooming device holder 16 to be angled toward thecentral point 14. It should be clearly understood that substantial benefit may be derived from theadditional pole member 19 being coupled by a ball and socket connector (not shown) to thetelescoping pole member 18 in order to create a pivot point. A ball and socket connecter could allow finer angle adjustment. - The
grooming device holder 16 is shown as having aU-shaped gripper 26 for holding agrooming device 22, such as a hair dryer 24 (seeFIGS. 1 and 4 ). However, one of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that various other structures may be used to engage thevarious grooming devices 22. For example, the use of clamps, hook and loop material, magnets, adhesives, threaded fasteners, or any other method of engaging agrooming device 22, or their equivalents, alone or in combination, are within the spirit and scope of the present invention. - The
gripper 26 may be coupled to one end of one of the telescoping pole members 18 (seeFIGS. 1, 2 , and 4) or thegripper 26 may be coupled to anadditional pole member 19 that is coupled to thetelescoping pole member 18. Thegripper 26 may be coupled to thepole member socket connector 28 to create a pivot point. Thegripper 26 may be frictionally engaged by thepole member grooming device 22 may be held securely at any angle. It should be clearly understood that substantial benefit may be derived from theU-shaped gripper 26 being coupled to thepole member U-shaped gripper 26 to be movably coupled to thepole member - The
motor 30 may be rigidly coupled to thetrack 12. However, it should be clearly understood that substantial benefit may be derived from themotor 30 driving a plurality of wheels along thetrack 12 to propel thegrooming device holder 16. As another example, magnetic levitation and propulsion may also be used. - The
grooming apparatus 10 further comprises acontrol device 32 coupled to themotor 30. Thecontrol device 32 controls themotor 30 so that a first actuation of thecontrol device 32 moves thegrooming device holder 16 in one direction along the track and so that a second actuation of thecontrol device 32 moves thegrooming device holder 16 in an opposite direction along thetrack 12. For example, inFIGS. 1, 2 , and 4, thecontrol device 32 is afoot pedal 34, having a “left”button 36 for moving thegrooming device holder 16 in a left direction and having a “right”button 36 for moving thegrooming device holder 16 in a right direction. It should be clearly understood that thecontrol device 32 may be something other than afoot pedal 34. For example, thecontrol device 32 may be held in the user's hand, worn on a wrist, or fastened to a surface such as a counter or mirror, and feature finger-operated controls such as buttons or rocker switches. As another example, thecontrol device 32 may be voice-operated or may be programmed to automatically move along thetrack 12 at a certain speed for a certain amount of time. - The
grooming apparatus 10 may also have anelectrical outlet 38 for providing electrical power to agrooming device 22 held by thegrooming device holder 16. - While the invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing and other changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. For example, although the
grooming device 22 is shown inFIGS. 1 and 4 to be ahair dryer 24, it should be understood to one skilled in the art that different types ofgrooming devices 22 may be used without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Thegrooming device 22 may be a mirror; other examples include but are not limited to, combs, brushes, scissors, or hairspray canisters. It is also within the spirit and scope of the present invention that more than onegrooming device 22 may be used with the present invention; for example, both a hair dryer and a mirror may be held by thegrooming device holder 16. As another example, although thefoot pedal 34 is shown coupled to themotor 30 by electrical wire, it should be clearly understood that substantial benefit may be derived from thecontrol device 32 being coupled to themotor 30 by any other suitable means, including mechanical coupling and wireless coupling.
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1. A movable grooming apparatus comprising:
a semi-circular track defining a central point, wherein any point along said track being equidistant from said central point;
a grooming device holder movably coupled to said track so that said grooming device holder is positionable along said track; and
a motor for moving said grooming device holder along said track.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said track being ceiling-mounted.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said track being on a floor.
4. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said grooming device holder comprises means for adjusting a height of said grooming device holder.
5. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said grooming device holder having at least one pivot point for angling a grooming device toward a user.
6. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said grooming device holder being dimensioned to hold a hair dryer.
7. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a control device coupled to said motor for controlling an operation of said motor, wherein a first actuation of said control device moves said grooming device holder in one direction along said track, and wherein a second actuation of said control device moves said grooming device holder in an opposite direction along said track.
8. The apparatus of claim 7 wherein said control device comprises a foot pedal having one button for moving said grooming device holder in said one direction and having another button for moving said grooming device holder in said opposite direction.
9. The system of claim 1 further comprising an electrical outlet for providing electrical power to a grooming device held by said grooming device holder.
10. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a U-shaped gripper movably coupled to said grooming device holder, said gripper for holding a grooming device.
11. A hands-free hair styling apparatus comprising:
a C-shaped track defining a central point, wherein any point along said track being equidistant from said central point;
a grooming device holder movably coupled to said track so that said grooming device holder is positionable along said track;
a motor for moving said grooming device holder along said track; and
a foot pedal coupled to said motor for controlling an operation of said motor, wherein said foot pedal having a left button that will move said grooming device holder in a left direction along said track and having a right button that will move said grooming device holder in a right direction along said track.
12. The apparatus of claim 11 wherein said grooming device holder comprises at least two telescoping pole members for adjusting a height of said grooming device holder.
13. The apparatus of claim 12 further comprising a U-shaped gripper movably coupled to one end of one of said telescoping pole members by a ball and socket connector, said gripper for holding a grooming device.
14. The apparatus of claim 13 wherein said grooming device being a hairdryer.
15. The apparatus of claim 12 wherein said grooming device holder further comprises an additional pole member coupled to one end of one of said telescoping pole members by an elbow connector, said additional pole member for angling a grooming device toward said central point.
16. The apparatus of claim 15 further comprising a U-shaped gripper movably coupled to said additional pole member by a ball and socket connector, said gripper for holding a grooming device.
17. The apparatus of claim 11 wherein said track being ceiling-mounted.
18. The apparatus of claim 11 wherein said track being on a floor.
19. A method for hands-free hair drying:
providing a movable grooming apparatus comprising:
a semi-circular track defining a central point, wherein any point along said track being equidistant from said central point;
a hair dryer holder movably coupled to said track so that said hair dryer holder is positionable along said track;
a hair dryer held by said hair dryer holder;
a motor for moving said hair dryer holder along said track; and
a foot pedal coupled to said motor for controlling an operation of said motor, wherein said foot pedal having a left button that will move said hair dryer holder in a left direction along said track and having a right button that will move said hair dryer holder in a right direction along said track;
positioning a user at said central point of said semi-circular track;
blowing hair of said user with said hair dryer; and
pressing said left and right buttons to move said hair dryer about said user as desired while maintaining a constant distance between said hair dryer and said hair of said user.
20. The method of claim 19 wherein said hair dryer holder comprises:
at least two telescoping pole members for adjusting a height of said hair dryer holder; and
a U-shaped gripper movably coupled to one end of one of said telescoping pole members by a ball and socket connector, said gripper for holding said hair dryer; and
further comprising the steps of:
adjusting a height of said hair dryer holder to a height of said user; and
adjusting an angle of said hair dryer to said hair of said user by pivoting said U-shaped gripper.
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