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The present invention relates to the field of single-piece combs. (A45D24/02)

The improved comb is an item of hair dressing equipment. The improved comb is adapted for use with the hair of a client. The improved comb is a mechanical structure. The improved comb is a hand tool. The improved comb is used to detangle and align the hair of the client. The improved comb comprises a first comb section, a second comb section, and a grip base. The first comb section and the second comb section attach to the grip base. The first comb section and the second comb section act as working elements of the tool of the improved comb. There are physical differences between the first comb section and the second comb section relevant to the hair dressing process.

These together with additional objects, features and advantages of the improved comb will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the following detailed description of the presently preferred, but nonetheless illustrative, embodiments when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

In this respect, before explaining the current embodiments of the improved comb in detail, it is to be understood that the improved comb is not limited in its applications to the details of construction and arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustration. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the concept of this disclosure may be readily utilized as a basis for the design of other structures, methods, and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the improved comb.

It is therefore important that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent construction insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the improved comb. It is also to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for purposes of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments of the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary” or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or “illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All of the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, brief summary or the following detailed description.

Detailed reference will now be made to one or more potential embodiments of the disclosure, which are illustrated in.

The improved comb(hereinafter invention) is an item of hair dressing equipment. The inventionis adapted for use with the hair of a client. The inventionis a mechanical structure. The inventionis a hand tool. The inventionis used to detangle and align the hair of the client. The inventioncomprises a first comb section, a second combsection, and a grip base. The first comb sectionand the second comb sectionattach to the grip base. The first comb sectionand the second comb sectionact as working elements of the tool of the invention. There are physical differences between the first comb sectionand the second comb sectionrelevant to the hair dressing process.

The grip baseis a single structure. The grip baseis a disk shaped structure. The grip baseforms the base of the comb structure of the first comb section. The grip basefurther forms the base of the comb structure of the second comb section. The grip baseis sized such that the grip basebridges a reach between the first comb sectionand the second comb section. The bridge formed by the grip baseis a negative space that is used as the handle of the tool of the invention. The grip baseis used to control and manipulate the first comb section. The grip baseis used to control and manipulate the second comb section. The grip basefurther comprises first grip section, a second grip section, and a medial grip section.

The first grip sectionis a subsection of the single structure that forms the grip base. The first grip sectionforms the base structure that forms the comb structure of the first comb section. The plurality of teeth of the comb structure of the first comb sectionattach to the lateralface of the first grip section.

The second grip sectionis a subsection of the single structure that forms the grip base. The second grip sectionforms the base structure that forms the comb structure of the first comb section. The plurality of teeth of the comb structure of the first comb sectionattach to the lateralface of the second grip section.

The medial grip sectionforms a bridge that attaches the first grip sectionto the second grip section. The medial grip sectionforms a hand hold used to control and manipulate the first comb sectionand the second comb section. The medial grip sectionforms a reach that separates the first comb sectionand the second comb section.

The first comb sectionforms a working element of the tool formed by the invention. The first comb sectionforms the structure of the inventionthat detangles and aligns the hair of the client. The first comb sectioncomprises a first end capand a first plurality of combteeth.

The first end capis a guard that mounts on the end of the first plurality of comb teeth. The first end capis a roughly prism shaped structure. The first end capattaches to the perimeter edge of the first grip sectionof the grip base. The first end capattaches to the first grip sectionsuch that the first plurality of comb teethpositioned between the first end capand the medial grip sectionof the grip base. The first end capforms a barrier structure that protects the first plurality of comb teethfrom impact damage.

The first end capattaches to the first grip sectionsuch that the center axis of the first end capis parallel to the center axis of each first individual tooth structureselected from the first plurality of comb teeth. The first end capprojects away from the first grip sectionin the same direction as each first individual tooth structureselected from the first plurality of comb teeth.

The first plurality of comb teethforms the plurality of teeth of the comb structure of the first comb section. The first plurality of comb teethcomprises a collection of first individual tooth structures. Each first individual tooth structureselected from the first plurality of combteethis a prism shaped structure. Each selected first individual tooth structureattaches to the first grip sectionin the manner of a jib. Each selected first individual tooth structureforms a physical barrier that routes the hair of the client away from the selected first individual tooth structureinto a diastema selected from the first plurality of diastema. The routing of the hair of the client into the first plurality of diastemais the physical process that detangles and aligns the hair of the client.

Any initial second individual tooth structureselected from the second plurality of comb teethis identical to any subsequent second individual tooth structureselected from the second plurality of comb teeth.

The first plurality of comb teethfurther comprises a first plurality of diastema.

The first plurality of diastemacomprises a collection of negative spaces that are interspersed between the first plurality of comb teeth. The first plurality of diastemaare distributed between the first plurality of comb teeth.

A diastema selected from the first plurality of diastemais positioned between any initial first individual tooth structureselected from the first plurality of comb teethany subsequent first individual tooth structureselected from the first plurality of comb teeththat is adjacent to the initial selected first individual tooth structure. Each diastema selected from the first plurality of diastemais defined with a first diastema spacing span.

The first diastema spacing spanis the span of the reach between the center axis of the selected first individual tooth structureand the subsequent selected first individual tooth structurethat is adjacent to the initial selected first individual tooth structure. The span of the length of the first diastema spacing spanof each diastema selected from the first plurality of diastemais identical.

The second comb sectionforms a working element of the tool formed by the invention. The second comb sectionforms the structure of the inventionthat detangles and aligns the hair of the client. There are physical differences between the second comb sectionand the first comb sectionthat are relevant to the hair dressing process. The second comb sectioncomprises a second end capand a second plurality of comb teeth.

The second end capis a guard that mounts on the end of the second plurality of comb teeth. The second end capis a roughly prism shaped structure. The second end capattaches to the perimeter edge of the second grip sectionof the grip base. The second end capattaches to the second grip sectionsuch that the second plurality of comb teethpositioned between the second end capand the medial grip sectionof the grip base. The second endcapforms a barrier structure that protects the secondplurality of comb teethfrom impact damage.

The second end capattaches to the second grip sectionsuch that the center axis of the second end capis parallel to the center axis of each second individual tooth structureselected from the second plurality of comb teeth. The second end capprojects away from the second grip sectionin the same direction as each second individual tooth structureselected from the second plurality of comb teeth.

The second plurality of comb teethforms the plurality of teeth of the comb structure of the second comb section. The second plurality of comb teethcomprises a collection of second individual tooth structures. Each second individual tooth structureselected from the second plurality of comb teethis a prism shaped structure. Each selected second individual tooth structureattaches to the second grip sectionin the manner of a jib. Each selected second individual tooth structureforms a physical barrier that routes the hair of the client away from the selected second individual tooth structureinto a diastema selected from the second plurality of diastema. The routing of the hair of the client into the second plurality of diastemais the physical process that detangles and aligns the hair of the client.

The second plurality of comb teethfurther comprises a second plurality of diastema.

Any initial second individual tooth structureselected from the second plurality of comb teethis identical to any subsequent second individual tooth structureselected from the second plurality of comb teeth.

The second plurality of diastemacomprises a collection of negative spaces that are interspersed between the second plurality of comb teeth. The second plurality of diastemaare distributed between the second plurality of comb teeth.

A diastema selected from the second plurality of diastemais positioned between any initial second individual tooth structureselected from the second plurality of comb teethany subsequent second individual tooth structureselected from the second plurality of comb teeththat is adjacent to the initial selected second individual tooth structure. Each diastema selected from the second plurality of diastemais defined with a second diastema spacing span.

The second diastema spacing spanis the span of the reach between the center axis of the selected second individual tooth structureand the subsequent selected second individual tooth structurethat is adjacent to the initial selected second individual tooth structure. The span of the length of the second diastema spacing spanof each diastema selected from the second plurality of diastemais identical.

The span of the length of the second diastema spacing spanis different from and not equal to the span of the length of the first diastema spacing span. The difference between the span of the lengths of the second diastema spacing spanand the first diastema spacing spanforms a primary difference between the first comb sectionand the second comb section.

The first grip sectionacts as a first guard; whereas the second grip sectionacts as a second guard. For example, the first guard could be a ⅛ size guard for an electric clipper; and the second guard could be a 1/16 size guard for the electric clipper. Moreover, the intent is not to limit the scope of this patent to one particular sizes.

The first grip sectioncan be used in lieu of attaching a guard onto the electrical clipper. The same can be said of the second grip section. In use, the barber can simply flip the inventionback and forth when cutting hair without needing to exchange put on or off the different sized guards for the electric clipper. This capability saves time, and enables the barber to efficiently go between the two sizes that electric clippers have as guards.

The following definitions were used in this disclosure:

Align: As used in this disclosure, align refers to an arrangement of objects that are: 1) arranged in a straight plane or line; 2) arranged to give a directional sense of a plurality of parallel planes or lines; or, 3) a first line or curve is congruent to and overlaid on a second line or curve.

Bridge: As used in this disclosure, a bridge refers to a load bearing structure that attaches a first object and to a second object such that a load bearing path is formed between the first object and the second object. The verb “to bridge” means to establish a connection (or remove a disconnection) between a first object and a second object.

Cant: As used in this disclosure, a cant is an angular deviation from one or more reference lines (or planes) such as a vertical line (or plane) or a horizontal line (or plane).

Cantilever: As used in this disclosure, a cantilever is a beam or other structure that projects away from an object and is supported on only one end. A cantilever is further defined with a fixed end and a free end. The fixed end is the end of the cantilever that is attached to the object. The free end is the end of the cantilever that is distal from the fixed end.

Center: As used in this disclosure, a center is a point that is: 1) the point within a circle that is equidistant from all the points of the circumference; 2) the point within a regular polygon that is equidistant from all the vertices of the regular polygon; 3) the point on a line that is equidistant from the ends of the line; 4) the point, pivot, or axis around which something revolves; or, 5) the centroid or first moment of an area or structure. In cases where the appropriate definition or definitions are not obvious, the fifth option should be used in interpreting the specification.

Center, Major, Minor, and Thickness Dimensions: As used in this disclosure, the center dimension, the major dimension, the minor dimension, and the thickness each refer to the span of a length associated with a structure selected from the group consisting of a prism structure and a disk structure. The center dimension is the span of the length of the center axis of the selected structure. The thickness is an alternate name given to the center dimension when the selected structure is a disk structure. The major dimension is the span of the length of the major axis of the perimetrical boundary that contains the selected structure. The minor dimension is the span of the length of the minor axis of the perimetrical boundary that contains the selected structure. The terms center dimension, the major dimension, the minor dimension, and the thickness are also used to describe one or more linear axes of direction associated with the selected structure.

Center Axis: As used in this disclosure, the center axis is the axis of a cylinder or a prism. The center axis of a prism is the line that joins the center point of the first congruent face of the prism to the center point of the second corresponding congruent face of the prism. The center axis of a pyramid refers to a line formed through the apex of the pyramid that is perpendicular to the base of the pyramid. When the center axes of two cylinder, prism or pyramidal structures share the same line they are said to be aligned. When the center axes of two cylinder, prism or pyramidal structures do not share the same line they are said to be offset.

Comb: As used in this disclosure, a comb is a toothed device that is used for detangling or otherwise arranging hair. The comb comprises a base structure from which project a plurality of teeth. Each of the plurality of teeth is a rod that projects away from the base structure. The hair is placed in the diastema between each pair of adjacent teeth selected from the plurality of teeth.

Composite Prism: As used in this disclosure, a composite prism refers to a structure that is formed from a plurality of structures selected from the group consisting of a prism structure, a pyramid structure, and a spherical structure. The plurality of selected structures may or may not be truncated or bifurcated. The plurality of prism structures are joined together such that the center axes of each of the plurality of structures are aligned. The congruent ends of any two structures selected from the group consisting of a prism structure and a pyramid structure need not be geometrically similar.

Congruent: As used in this disclosure, congruent is a term that compares a first object to a second object. Specifically, two objects are said to be congruent when: 1) they are geometrically similar; and, 2) the first object can superimpose over the second object such that the first object aligns, within manufacturing tolerances, with the second object.

Correspond: As used in this disclosure, the term correspond is used as a comparison between two or more objects wherein one or more properties shared by the two or more objects match, agree, or align within acceptable manufacturing tolerances.

Diastema: As used in this disclosure, a diastema is the space between two teeth.

Disk: As used in this disclosure, a disk is a prism-shaped object that is flat in appearance. The disk is formed from two congruent ends that are attached by a lateral face. The sum of the surface areas of two congruent ends of the prism-shaped object that forms the disk is greater than the surface area of the lateral face of the prism-shaped object that forms the disk. In this disclosure, the congruent ends of the prism-shaped structure that forms the disk are referred to as the faces of the disk.