Patent Publication Number: US-9415924-B1

Title: Hair coloring system

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates to a hair coloring system and more particularly pertains to storing hair coloring components, for intermixing the hair coloring components, and for applying the intermixed hair coloring components to hair, Such applying is particularly useful for touch-up coloring between regular trips to the beauty parlor, The storing and intermixing and applying being done in a safe, convenient, and economical manner. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of hair coloring systems of known designs and configurations now present in the prior art, the present invention provides an improved hair coloring system. As such, the general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new and improved hair coloring system and method which has all the advantages of the prior art and none of the disadvantages. 
     To attain this, in its broadest context, the present invention essentially comprises a container. The container has a side wall. The container has a top and a bottom. The container includes a fracturable membrane between the top and the bottom dividing the container into an upper chamber and a lower chamber. A peroxide liquid fills the upper chamber. A colorant liquid fills the lower chamber. 
     There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are, of course, additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims attached. 
     In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of descriptions and should not be regarded as limiting. 
     As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention. 
     It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved hair coloring system which has all of the advantages of the prior art hair coloring systems of known designs and configurations and none of the disadvantages. 
     It is another object of the present invention to provide a new and improved hair coloring system which may be easily and efficiently manufactured and marketed. 
     It is a further object of the present invention to provide a new and improved hair coloring system which is of durable and reliable constructions. 
     An even further object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved hair coloring system which is susceptible of a low cost of manufacture with regard to both materials and labor, and which accordingly is then susceptible of low prices of sale to the consuming public, thereby making such hair coloring system economically available to the buying public. 
     Lastly, another object of the present invention is to provide a hair coloring system for storing hair coloring components, for intermixing the hair coloring components, and for applying the intermixed hair coloring components to hair, Such applying is particularly useful for touch-up coloring between regular trips to the beauty parlor, The storing and intermixing and applying being done in a safe, convenient, and economical manner. 
     These together with other objects of the invention, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. 
     For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be had to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there is illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein: 
         FIG. 1  is a front elevational view of a hair coloring system constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention. 
         FIG. 2  is an exploded perspective illustration of the top of the container shown in  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 3  is an exploded cross sectional view taken along line  3 - 3  of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 4  is a cross sectional view similar to  FIG. 3  but showing the tool rupturing the membrane. 
     
    
    
     The same reference numerals refer to the same parts throughout the various Figures. 
     DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to  FIG. 1  thereof, the preferred embodiment of the new and improved hair coloring system embodying the principles and concepts of the present invention and generally designated by the reference numeral  10  will be described. 
     The present invention, the hair coloring system  10  is comprised of a plurality of components. Such components in their broadest context include a container and peroxide liquid. Such components are individually configured and correlated with respect to each other so as to attain the desired objective. 
     From a specific standpoint, first provided is a container  12 . The container has a side wall  14 . The side wall is in a cylindrical configuration. The container has a circular top  16 . The container has a parallel circular bottom  18 . The container includes a membrane  20 . The membrane is also in a circular configuration. The membrane is located between and parallel with the top and the bottom. The membrane divides the container into an upper chamber  22  and a lower chamber  24 . The upper chamber is located between the membrane and the top. The lower chamber is located between the membrane and the bottom. The membrane is located midway between the top and the bottom. In this manner the upper chamber and the lower chamber are rendered of a common volume. The membrane is fabricated of a fracturable material. The fracturable material is chosen from the class consisting of aluminum foil and tin foil. The container has a diameter. The container also has a length. The length is between 4 and 6 times the diameter. 
     A junction  28  is provided next. The junction is formed in the container. The junction is positioned at an intermediate location. In this manner the container is divided into an upper region  30  with the upper chamber and a lower region  32  with the lower chamber. The upper region has a radial interior annular recess  34 . The radial interior annular recess is positioned at the junction. The lower region has a radial exterior annular recess  36 . The radial exterior annular recess is positioned at the junction. The radial interior annular recess and the radial exterior annular recess are press fit together. The membrane is positioned between the radial interior and radial exterior annular recesses. 
     Provided next is a cover  40 . The cover has a circular configuration. The cover is fabricated of a flexible plastic material. An adhesive is provided. The adhesive couples the cover to the top of the container. A semi-circular tab  42  is provided. The semi-circular tab extends upwardly from the cover. In this manner the cover may be removed from the container prior to use. 
     Also provided is a lid  46 . The lid has interior female threads  48 . The container has exterior male threads  50 . The interior female threads are co-operable with the exterior male threads on the container adjacent to the top. The exterior male threads of the container removably receive and support the interior female threads of the lid. The container and the lid are fabricated of a rigid plastic material. 
     Further provided is a peroxide liquid  54 . The peroxide fills the upper chamber. A colorant liquid  56  is provided. The colorant liquid fills the lower chamber. 
     Provided last is a tool  60 . The tool has a central extent  62 . The central extent has a first end  64 . The central extent also has a second end  66 . The central extent has a cylindrical configuration. The central extent has a diameter. The diameter is between 30 percent and 50 percent of the diameter of the container. The central extent has a length. The length is between 60 percent and 80 percent of the length of the container. The tool has an angled point  68 . The angled point is positioned at the first end. The angled point is adapted to puncture the membrane. In this manner the peroxide liquid and the colorant liquid are allowed to intermix forming a coloring composition. The tool has a brush  70 . In this manner the user applies the coloring composition to the hair. 
     As to the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided. 
     With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention. 
     Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.