Twisted tooth comb apparatus

Examples relating to twisted teeth combs are described herein. An example apparatus may include a base with one or more twisted teeth attached. Particularly, each twisted tooth may have a twisted structure, such as a structure similar to a twist drill bit used by a power drill. As such, the arrangement of the teeth on the apparatus can vary within examples. For instance, the apparatus can include straight teeth and twisted teeth arranged in an alternating order. Additionally, in some implementations, an example apparatus relating to twisted teeth combs can include one or more components, such as a handle connected to the base and/or a storage compartment configured to receive and hold liquids (e.g., hair gel) or substances.

BACKGROUND

A comb is a tool that typically includes several teeth arranged for styling and managing hair. Combs have several uses, including for cleaning and managing the hair and scalp of a person. As such, combs are often made out of plastic, metal, or wood and can vary in size.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure describes examples relating to twisted teeth combs. An example apparatus can include a base with one or more twisted teeth attached. Particularly, each twisted tooth can have a twisted structure, such as a structure similar to a twist drill bit used by a power drill. As such, the arrangement of the teeth on the apparatus can vary within examples. For instance, the apparatus can include straight teeth and twisted teeth arranged in an alternating order. Additionally, in some implementations, an example apparatus relating to twisted teeth combs can include one or more components, such as a handle connected to the base and/or a storage compartment configured to receive and hold hair gel or other liquids.

In a first aspect, an example apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may include a base and a plurality of teeth coupled to the base. In some instances, teeth of the plurality of teeth are arranged incrementally and coupled to the base, and the plurality of teeth further comprises at least one tooth having a twisted structure.

In a second aspect, another example apparatus for combing hair is disclosed. The apparatus may include a base and a plurality of teeth coupled to the base. In some instances, the teeth of the plurality of teeth are arranged incrementally in a row and extend in a perpendicular direction from the base. The plurality of teeth can comprise at least one tooth having a twisted structure and at least one tooth having one or more slots. In some instances, teeth can have both a twisted structure and one or more slots.

In a further aspect, an additional example apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may include a base comprising a compartment for receiving and holding liquid via an access point and a plurality of teeth coupled to the base. In some instances, teeth of the plurality of teeth are arranged incrementally in a row and extend in a direction perpendicular to the base. The plurality of teeth may comprise at least one tooth comprising a plurality of portions. In some instances, at least one portion of the plurality of portions can have a twisted structure, and at least one tooth can have one or more slots configured to disperse liquid from the compartment of the base during use of the apparatus.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As discussed above, a comb may be used to style, clean, and manage hair. For instance, a person may use a comb to style his or hair in a particular manner. A comb can also be used for other purposes, such as combing the fur of a dog or cat. However, in some instances, a person's hair or an animal's fur can have knots or tangles that make using a straight-toothed comb difficult. Particularly, the straight teeth of the comb may fail to comb out the knots or tangles in the hair or fur. A straight-tooth comb can also fail to remove debris (e.g., dandruff) located in the hair or fur during use.

Disclosed herein are examples relating to twisted teeth combs that may overcome potential deficiencies of a straight-toothed comb. To illustrate, an example apparatus may be configured with a base that includes at least one twisted tooth attached. For instance, the base of an apparatus may have a rectangular configuration that includes at least one or more twisted teeth arranged incrementally in a row (e.g., equal spacing between teeth) extending in a perpendicular direction from the base. As indicated above, at least some of the teeth of the apparatus can have a twisted or spiral configuration, which may vary within examples. For instance, an example of a twisted tooth may have a structure that matches or resembles the structure of a twist drill bit that is often used by a power drill. A twisted tooth can also have other configurations within examples, such as a helical twist configuration or partially twisted. As such, an example apparatus configured for combing hair or fur can include multiple types of teeth, including twisted teeth and straight teeth, among other possibilities.

In some examples, an apparatus for combing hair or fur may further include a compartment configured to receive and hold liquid and/or other mixtures (e.g., hair gel, hair dye). Particularly, the compartment may connect to the base and can include an access point (i.e., an opening) that enables transfer of materials in and out of the compartment. In some instances, the access point may further include a closing mechanism (e.g., a twist cap) configured to prevent the contents within the compartment from spilling out. In an example implementation, an apparatus may include one or more prefilled compartments. For instance, an apparatus may include hair gel already stored in the compartment enabling the compartment to not require an access point.

An example apparatus configured with one or more compartments may further include one or more teeth that include inner channels connected to a given compartment and one or more slots in the exterior structure of the tooth. This way, the contents of a compartment can flow through the inner channels and out of the slots of given teeth during use of the apparatus. For instance, an apparatus with hair gel stored in a compartment can be used by a person that wants to have a distribution of hair gel within his hair during use of the apparatus.

In another example, an apparatus may include an empty compartment that can serve as a place to collect dander and/or other debris during use of the apparatus. The compartment can be the same compartment discussed above that may serve as storage for liquid or other materials. As such, an empty compartment positioned on an apparatus can serve as storage for dandruff or other substances collected from hair or fur during use of the apparatus. For instance, as a person combs his hair, debris may enter the empty compartment of the apparatus through slots positioned in teeth of the apparatus.

Moreover, in some example implementations, an example apparatus can include one or more other components, such as a vacuum component connected to the base that is configured to provide force that draws debris through slots in the teeth of the apparatus during use.

Referring to the Figures,FIG. 1illustrates an example apparatus having an alternate tooth configuration. Particularly, apparatus100includes base102and two types of teeth, such as straight tooth104and twisted tooth106. In other examples, apparatus100can have other configurations, including more or less teeth or a shorter or longer base102. Apparatus100can also include multiple rows of teeth connected to base102in some instances. For example, apparatus100can include two rows of teeth with one row of teeth positioned in an offset manner behind the other row of teeth.

Base102corresponds to a physical structure that can be held during use of apparatus100. As such, teeth are shown connected and extending from base102in a perpendicular direction, but can connect and extend from base102in other directions within examples. Base102is shown having a curved configuration, but can have other configurations, such as a rectangular configuration.

As indicated above, the teeth of apparatus100includes a combination of straight teeth (e.g., straight tooth104) and twisted teeth (e.g., twisted tooth106). In particular, apparatus100is shown inFIG. 1with straight tooth104and another straight tooth positioned on the ends of the array of teeth, and sets of two straight teeth positioned in between each twisted tooth106. However, in other examples, apparatus100can include straight teeth and twisted teeth arranged in different orders, which may involve apparatus100including more or less twisted teeth.

As previously discussed herein, twisted teeth (e.g., twisted tooth106) can have various twisted configurations within examples. For instance, twisted tooth106is shown having a configuration similar to a twist drill bit that is often used by a power drill. In another example, twisted tooth106may include multiple portions with one or more of the multiple portions having a twisted configuration. For instance, twisted tooth106may be divided into three portions with only the end portion located farthest away from base102having a twisted configuration. Additionally, twisted tooth106and other twisted teeth of apparatus100can have other configurations, such as a helical or curled configuration.

FIG. 2illustrates another example apparatus having a grouped teeth configuration. As shown, apparatus200includes base202, straight teeth204, and twisted teeth206. Apparatus200is similar to apparatus100shown inFIG. 1, but includes teeth that are arranged in a different configuration. Particularly, apparatus200includes a set of twisted teeth206containing five twisted teeth positioned between two sets of straight teeth (e.g., straight teeth204) with each set containing five straight teeth. As such, the configuration of teeth coupled to base202may enable particular styling or otherwise manipulation of a person's hair or an animal's fur that differs from other combs.

In other examples, apparatus200can include other types of teeth, including more or less teeth, etc. Additionally, the arrangement of the teeth on apparatus200can vary in other examples. For instance, apparatus200can include multiple rows of teeth that can assist in removing tangles or knots from hair or fur.

FIG. 3illustrates an example apparatus having twisted teeth. Apparatus300includes base302and twisted teeth (e.g., twisted tooth304). As shown, base302includes a rectangular configuration, but may include other configurations within examples. For instance, base302can include a handle that extends from base302.

Apparatus300is shown having uniform twisted teeth, but can include different types of twisted configurations. For instance, apparatus300may include three types of teeth aligned in an alternating arrangement connected to base302.

FIG. 4illustrates an example apparatus configured with a compartment and slotted teeth. As shown, apparatus400includes base402configured with a combination of types of teeth (e.g., tooth404). A portion of the teeth, such as tooth404, include slots (e.g., slot406). Apparatus400further includes compartment408configured with access point410connected to base402. In other implementations, apparatus400can include more or less components, such as an additional compartment. Furthermore, the size and configuration of apparatus400may vary in examples.

Base402includes teeth connected and extending away in a uniform manner. As shown, alternating teeth of apparatus400(e.g., tooth404) include one or more slots (e.g., slot406) extending inward. In particular, slot406and other slots are positioned at slanted angles along each tooth, but may have different orientations relative to a given tooth within other examples. For instance, slot406can have a horizontal orientation relative to tooth404. Additionally, in some implementations, slots extending into the teeth can each have a different orientation. Further, each tooth of apparatus400includes a solid end positioned on the end of the tooth, but can include an opening in other examples. In some implementations, the twisted teeth can also include slots as well.

As shown inFIG. 4, compartment408can be connected to base402and may further include access point410that enables access to compartment408. As such, compartment408may be configured to receive and hold various materials, including liquid or other materials. For instance, compartment408may hold and store hair gel, shampoo, hair dye, among other possible options. The size and position of compartment408can vary in examples. As an example, compartment408can be configured in base402rather than an additional attachment. In some instances, compartment408can be removed and reattached to base402.

Access point410can be configured to provide access to the inside of compartment408. For instance, compartment408may receive materials or liquids through access point410. In some implementations, access point410may include a mechanism that enables opening and closing access point410. By way of an example, access point410may include a cap that twists on and off to close access point410. Other examples of mechanisms may be used within examples.

As discussed above, compartment408may receive and hold materials through the use of access point410. Compartment408may further include one or more inner channels that enable materials or liquids to transfer from compartment408through base402into teeth of apparatus400. Particularly, one or more teeth, such as tooth404, may include inner channels that extend from compartment408through the tooth so that slots (e.g., slot406) can release liquids (e.g., hair gel, shampoo, hair dye) from compartment408of apparatus400into a person's hair or an animal's fur.

As an example illustration, compartment408may receive and hold hair gel via access point410so that while a person uses apparatus400to comb his hair, the hair gel in compartment408may flow through base402into the teeth (e.g., tooth404) and out of slots (e.g., slot406) positioned in the teeth. This way, the person may utilize apparatus400to apply gel to his hair while also styling his hair. The positioning of slots across different teeth of apparatus400can help distribute hair gel uniformly during use of apparatus400.

FIG. 5illustrates an example apparatus having duel compartments and slotted teeth. As shown, apparatus500includes base502, twisted teeth (e.g., twisted tooth504), and multiple compartments (i.e., compartment506A and compartment506B). Similar to compartment408of apparatus400, compartment506A includes access point508A and compartment506B includes access point508B. Although apparatus500includes compartments506A-506B, apparatus500can include more or less compartments in other examples.

Base502is shown inFIG. 5as a physically distinct structure from compartments506A-506B, but these components may be combined in another example implementation. Particularly, base502may include one or more compartments (e.g., compartments506A-506B) built internally within base502as a single structure rather than compartments coupled to base502. Base502can include grips, handles, or have other configurations within examples.

Twisted teeth, such as twisted tooth504, can connect to base502in different ways. For instance, apparatus500can include multiple rows of twisted teeth rather than a single row as illustrated inFIG. 5. In further examples, apparatus500may include more or less teeth, including different types of teeth. Additionally, in some implementations, apparatus500may be configured to include interchangeable sets of teeth. For instance, apparatus500may be configured to enable a change between a set of twisted teeth with a set of straight. As a result, a user can customize apparatus500as desired.

As shown, apparatus500includes compartment506A configured with access point508A and compartment506B configured with access point508B. As an example application involving apparatus500, compartment506A may receive and hold a first liquid (e.g., black hair dye) via access point508A and compartment506B may receive and hold a second liquid (e.g., red hair dye) via access point508B. During use of apparatus500, the first liquid and the second liquid (e.g., the black and red hair dyes) may be applied to a person's hair through the use of channels and slots in the twisted teeth (e.g., twisted tooth504).

In another example implementation, compartment506A and compartment506B may serve as containers for holding liquid, mixtures, or other materials for a user to access upon demand. Particularly, compartment506A and compartment506B may hold liquids (e.g., shampoo, hair gel) that a user may access through access points508A-508B, respectively, when the user desires. For instance, the user may comb his hair using apparatus500and then later utilize hair gel positioned in compartment506A via access point508A.

FIG. 6illustrates an example apparatus having a prefilled compartment and a grouped teeth configuration with slotted teeth. Apparatus600includes base602, straight teeth604, twisted teeth606, and enclosed compartment608. One or more teeth, such as straight teeth604, may include slots (e.g., slot610).

Base602is shown connected to teeth of apparatus600. In other implementations, base602can have other configurations, including a rectangular structure, for example. Base602includes teeth connected and arranged in a uniform manner extending from a portion of base602. Particularly, the teeth of apparatus600include straight teeth, such as straight teeth604, and twisted teeth, such as twisted teeth606. In other examples of apparatus600, the teeth can include more or less teeth, including different structured teeth.

Some teeth, such as straight teeth604, as shown having horizontal slots (e.g., slot610) extending inward towards an interior center of the teeth. The size, position, and other parameters of the slots may vary within examples. For instance, in an example implementation, twisted teeth606may include slots or other form of openings (e.g., an opening positioned on the end of each tooth).

Compartment608is shown inFIG. 6connected to base602. Particularly, compartment608is shown within the example illustration without an access point. As such, compartment608may be prefilled with a liquid or other mixture. For instance, compartment608may be prefilled with hair gel that flows through channels positioned in one or more teeth of apparatus600and out of slots positioned in given teeth during use of apparatus600. Apparatus600may be configured to use various compartments configured to connect to base602. In another implementation, compartment608may include an access point positioned not shown inFIG. 6, such as a location on compartment608that connects to base602.

Apparatus700is shown inFIG. 7having a similar configuration to apparatus300shown inFIG. 3, but further includes other components. For instance, apparatus700may include a handle in another example.

Base702is shown having twisted teeth connected at a bottom portion of base702. Twisted teeth, such as twisted tooth704, are shown in a full twisted configuration, but can have other configurations within other examples. For instance, apparatus700can include multiple types of teeth connected to base702.

As shown, apparatus700includes vacuum component710connected to base702at connection point706. This way, vacuum component710may use a suction effect to draw up debris and other objects located within fur or hair during use of apparatus700through tube708or other type of connection mechanism. Particularly, one or more teeth (e.g., twisted tooth704) of apparatus700may include slots that enable a suction force from vacuum component710to remove and draw debris from the hair or fur during use of apparatus700. Similarly, other portions of apparatus700can include openings that enable debris to transfer through apparatus700into vacuum component710.

In other implementations, other components may connect to base702of apparatus700at connection point706. For instance, a large bottle of shampoo or other liquid may connect to base702at connection point706.

It should be understood that arrangements described herein are for purposes of example only. As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that other arrangements and other elements (e.g., machines, interfaces, orders, and groupings of operations, etc.) can be used instead, and some elements may be omitted altogether according to the desired results.