Patent ID: 7475688
Filing Date: 2009-01-13
Classification: A45D

Abstract:
1. A hair treatment applicator for applying a hair treatment product composition to hair of a user by passing the applicator through the hair in a predetermined direction, the applicator comprising: an elongated handle having a longitudinal axis; and a head connected to said handle, the head comprising a body and a retaining structure, the body having a base with edges and the retaining structure consisting of a first pair of opposed, pillow-shaped blades, each blade having a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end being attached to the base and the blade extending downwardly from the base, wherein each blade is perpendicular to the base and disposed proximate the edges of the base and wherein the distal end of each blade is beveled, the first pair of opposed blades being disposed parallel to the longitudinal axis of the handle, and a second pair of opposed blades, each blade having a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end being attached to the base and the blade extending downwardly from the base, wherein each blade is perpendicular to the base, disposed proximate the edges of the base, and essentially coincident with the longitudinal axis of the handle, said first and second pairs of opposed blades defining a retaining volume adapted to receive the hair treatment product composition whereby in use the applicator passes through the hair towards and essentially along the longitudinal axis of the handle.