Patent Publication Number: US-11375793-B2

Title: Facial hair shaping tool and comb

Description:
RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/252,659, filed Jan. 20, 2019, U.S. application Ser. No. 16/257,044, filed Jan. 24, 2019, and U.S. application Ser. No. 16/278,715, filed Feb. 10, 2019, which are herein incorporated by reference to the present application. 
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates to a facial hair shaping tool and comb. Particularly, the facial hair shaping tool and comb includes at least a first guide member and second guide member that are identical or nearly identical in size and shaped like a comb with a handle, coupled at a centerline disposed between the first guide member and the second guide member at two end portions. Each guide member is relatively thin compared to its overall size, having an elongated planar body with at least one curvilinear segment, and includes additional members that allows the facial hair shaping tool and comb to convert between a full-length facial hair shaping tool, when opened, to a miniature comb, when closed, and vice versa. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Shaving or trimming facial hair such as beards, mustaches, sideburns, and eyebrows can be accomplished by all sorts of cutting and shaving tools, including scissors, razors blades, electric shaves, and barber shaving knives. These cutting and shaving tools may be used in combination with commercial facial hair shaping tools to achieve a symmetrical, clean and even look. For example, various types of conventional beard shaping tools and comb are available but all large and oddly shaped, making it difficult to carry in pocket or store while on the go. 
     However, these types of conventional beard shaping tools can be difficult to use, store or carry for everyday facial hair grooming needs. Thus, there is a need for an improved facial hair shaping tool and comb that is different from all conventional shaping tools, having several new and improved advantages not offered by the conventional shaping tools. 
     SUMMARY 
     It is an advantage of the present invention to provide a facial hair shaping tool and comb for shaping and grooming facial hair of a user, including a first guide member having a first elongated planar body, a first handle, a first end portion, a first curvilinear segment disposed on a first side of the first elongated planar body between the first handle and the first end portion, and a first plurality of comb teeth disposed on a second side of the first elongated planar body between the first handle and the first end portion. A second guide member having a second elongated planar body, a second handle, a second end portion, and a second curvilinear segment disposed on a first side of the second elongated planar body between the second handle and the second end portion, and a second plurality of comb teeth disposed on a second side of the second elongated planar body between the second handle and the second end portion. The first guide member may be coupled to the second guide member by a fastener, allowing the first guide member or the second guide member to move and enabling the facial hair shaping tool and comb to be in an opened state or a closed state. The first guide member and the second guide member may be symmetrically arranged to one another relative to a centerline disposed between the first guide member and the second guide member. The first guide member and the second guide member may be converted into a conjoined facial hair shaping tool when the facial hair shaping tool and comb is in the opened state, and the first guide member and the second guide member may be converted into a miniature comb when the facial hair shaping tool and comb is in the closed state. 
     In one embodiment, the first curvilinear segment and the second curvilinear segment may be conjoined forming a single curvilinear segment. In another embodiment, the first handle lies horizontally flat and against the second handle, forming a single handle assembly in the closed compact state. In yet another embodiment, the first elongated body and the second elongated body may act as a barrier, masking and covering a protected portion of the facial hair. 
     In first aspect, the facial hair shaping tool and comb in the opened state may have a width of about 5 inches to 6 inches and a length of about 1¾ inches to 2½ inches. In second aspect, the facial hair shaping tool and comb in the opened state may have a thickness of about 1.5 mm to 3 mm. In third aspect, the miniature comb may have a width of about 2¾ inches to 3 inches, and a length of about 1 inches to 2 inches. In fourth aspect, the miniature comb may have a thickness of about 3 mm to 6 mm. 
     In one implementation, a retainer clip or a magnet may be coupled to the miniature comb. In yet another implementation, the first end portion may be coupled to the second end portion by the fastener. In another embodiment, the fastener may include a flexible adhesive fastener applied to at least one side of the facial hair shaping tool and comb, wherein the first guide member may be coupled to the second guide member via the flexible adhesive fastener, allowing the facial hair shaping tool and comb to fold and unfold along the centerline. In still yet another implementation, the flexible adhesive fastener may include a shaped flexible adhesive fastener, having a thin flexible adhesive material which may be patterned to match a shape of the first guide member and the second guide member. 
     In one manner, the fastener includes a mechanical or a magnetic fastener may be connected to the first end portion and the second end portion, the first guide member may be coupled to the second guide member via the mechanical or the magnetic fastener, allowing the facial hair shaping tool and comb to fold and unfold along the centerline. In another manner, the first plurality of comb teeth may be structurally aligned and in contact with the second plurality of comb teeth, forming a single comb assembly in the closed compact state. In still another manner, the single comb assembly is approximate 35 mm-45 mm in width and approximately 8 mm-12 mm in length, having finely spaced or coarsely spaced teeth. In still yet another manner, the first curvilinear segment or the second curvilinear segment may include a sloped edge. 
     In a first aspect, the sloped edge may have an acute angle. In a second aspect, the first handle may be coupled to the second handle by the fastener. In a third aspect, the fastener may include a rod-type fastener inserted into a plurality of holes disposed near a center portion of the first handle and the second handle, allowing the first guide member and second guide member to rotate around the rod-type fastener. In a fourth aspect, the rod-type fastener may include rollers, bolts, pins, rivets, cylinders, threaded or partially threaded screws, magnetic pins, magnetic pegs or magnetic discs. 
     Some advantages of the facial hair shaping tool and comb may include 1) compactness, space-savings, portability, smooth, and light-weight design, allowing a user to easily store it in their wallet or pocket; 2) replaceable and interchangeable parts, allowing the user to replace broken parts or upgrade to new parts; and 3) diverse components, offering a variety of unique parts for facial shaping and grooming. 
     These and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent in light of the following detailed description of preferred embodiments thereof, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The present invention will be more clearly understood from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the invention and from the attached drawings, in which: 
         FIG. 1  illustrates a front view of a facial hair shaping tool and comb, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 2A - FIG. 2B  illustrate a top view and a top perspective view of a method of converting the facial hair shaping tool and comb from the opened state to the closed state and vice versa, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 3A - FIG. 3D  illustrate a front view, top view, side view, and a top perspective view of the facial hair shaping tool and comb in its closed compact state, converting into a miniature comb, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 4  illustrates a front view of the facial hair shaping tool and comb in its closed compact state and placed on top of a credit card, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 5A - FIG. 5D  illustrate various views of the facial hair shaping tool and comb having a shaped flexible adhesive fastener, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 6A - FIG. 6C  illustrate various perspective views of the facial hair shaping tool and comb having a mechanical or magnetic type fastener, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 7A - FIG. 7B  illustrate a front view and a perspective view of the facial hair shaping tool and comb in the opened state with the first and second handles, coupled by a rod-type fastener, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 8A - FIG. 8B  illustrate a front view and a perspective view of the facial hair shaping tool and comb, in the closed state, with the first and second handles, coupled by the rod-type fastener, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 9A - FIG. 9D  illustrate various front views the facial hair shaping tool and comb, in the opened state, having multiple guide sub-members, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 10A - FIG. 10B  illustrate a front view and a perspective view of the facial hair shaping tool and comb having multiple guide sub-members in the closed state, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 11A - FIG. 11D  illustrate various front views the facial hair shaping tool and comb in the opened state, having multiple guide slotted sub-members, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 12A - FIG. 12B  illustrate a front view and a perspective view of the facial hair shaping tool and comb having multiple slotted guide sub-members in the closed state, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 13  illustrates a front view of the facial hair shaping tool and comb in the opened state, having different types of guide members attached via the flexible adhesive fastener, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 14A - FIG. 14B  illustrate front views of the facial hair shaping tool and comb in the closed state, having retainer components, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 15A - FIG. 15B  illustrate side profile views of the first or second curvilinear segment, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 16  illustrates a side view of the full-length facial hair shaping tool applied against a part a beard of a user when the facial hair shaping tool and comb is in the opened state, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 17  illustrates a side view of the miniature comb for grooming small areas of facial hair on the user, when the facial hair shaping tool and comb is in the closed state, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 18A - FIG. 18B  illustrate side views of the facial hair shaping tool and comb used in combination with the pocket utility case and travel tool, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 19  illustrates a side view of the pocket utility case and travel tool with a stand assembly, according to an embodiment. 
     
    
    
     In the appended figures, one or more elements may have the same reference numeral in different figures, indicating that it was previously described. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Embodiments in this disclosure include a novel facial hair shaping tool and comb for personal grooming. 
     Unlike the conventional hair shaping tools and folding combs which are typically large and oddly shaped to fully fit and carry inside an average size pants or shirt pockets, the facial hair shaping tool and comb presented herein provides users a unique compact hair grooming device that converts a full-length facial hair shaping tool (approximately 6 inches in total width) into a miniature comb (approximately 3 inches in total width), and vice versa. 
       FIG. 1  illustrates a front view of a facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  according to an embodiment. As depicted in this embodiment, the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  may include a first guide member  101 A and a second guide member  101 B that are identical or nearly identical in size and shaped like a comb with a handle, symmetrically arranged to one another relative to a centerline c 1  disposed between the first guide member  101 A and the second guide member  101 B at two end portions  105 A,  105 B. Each guide member,  101 A and  101 B, is relatively thin compared to its overall size, having an elongated planar body with at least one curvilinear segment, and includes additional members that allows the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  to convert between a full-length facial hair shaping tool (i.e., opened state, as depicted in  FIG. 1 ) to a miniature comb (i.e., closed state as depicted later in  FIG. 3A - FIG. 3D ), and vice versa. For example, the first guide member  101 A may include a first elongated planar body  102 A, a first handle  103 A, a first end portion  105 A, a first curvilinear segment  107 A disposed on a first side of the first elongated planar body  102 A between the first handle  103 A and the first end portion  105 A, and a first plurality of comb teeth  109 A disposed on a second side of the first elongated planar body  102 A between the first handle  103 A and the first end portion  105 A. Similarly, the second guide member  101 B may include a second elongated planar body  102 B, a second handle  103 B, a second end portion  105 B, a second curvilinear segment  107 B disposed on a first side of the second elongated planar body  102 B between the second handle  103 B and the second end portion  105 B, and a second plurality of comb teeth  109 B disposed on a second side of the second elongated planar body  102 B and between the second handle  103 B and the second end portion  105 B. A flexible adhesive fastener  111  may be applied to the front and/or back side face of the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  at the first and second end portions,  105 A and  105 B, coupling and joining the first guide member  101 A to the second guide member  101 B, allowing it to fold and unfold along the centerline c 1 . The flexible adhesive fastener  111  may include various adhesive films, adhesive plastics, vinyl tapes, adhesive fabrics, or other adhesive materials that are flexible, strong, and durable enough to withstand and endure the repetitive folding and unfolding of the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  when in everyday use. Common materials that may be employed to fabricate the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  include plastics, carbon fiber, composite materials, metals, wood, thermoplastics, and other synthetic or natural durable materials. In practice, the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  may be held and supported at a guide handle,  113 A and  113 B, when in the opened state as shown in  FIG. 1 . Additional details, description, and method of operational use of the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  by a user are provided later in this document. An optional tab  115 , including a small protrusion or small indentation on the surface of the handle body, may be applied to one of the handles,  103 A or  103 B, when used with and inserted into the pocket utility case and travel tool as described in U.S. application Ser. No. 16/278,715, which is incorporated by reference to the present application. In the opened state, the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  may have a width (W 1 ) of about 5 inches to 6 inches and a length (L 1 ) of about 1¾ inches to 2½ inches in order to accommodate the size of the average size face of about 8″ in length. 
       FIG. 2A - FIG. 2B  illustrate a top view and a top perspective view of a method of converting the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  from the opened state to the closed state and vice versa, according to an embodiment. The steps for closing or compacting the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  from its opened state (as a full-length facial hair shaping tool) to its closed state (as a miniature comb) include grasping the second handle  103 B at position s 1 ′ and then folding it about the centerline c 1  towards s 2 /s 2 ′ until it makes contact with the first handle  103 A at position s 1 . Conversely, the steps for opening or expanding the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  from its closed state (as the miniature comb) to its opened state (as a full-length facial hair shaping tool) include grasping the second handle  103 B at position s 1  and then unfolding it about the centerline c 1  towards s 2 /s 2 ′ until the front face of the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  lays horizontally flat or 180 degrees, converting the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  into a conjoined facial hair shaping tool. In particular, the first curvilinear segment  107 A and the second curvilinear segment  107 B are also conjoined, forming a single curvilinear segment  107 A/ 107 B on the conjoined facial hair shaping tool. In the opened state, the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  has a relatively thin body, having a thickness (T 1 ) of about 1.5 mm to 3 mm, providing a structure that is rigid and sturdy enough to be used as a shaving guide edge. 
       FIG. 3A - FIG. 3D  illustrate a front view, top view, side view, and a top perspective view of the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  in its closed compact state, converting into a miniature comb  100 ′, according to an embodiment. In the closed compact state, the first handle  103 A lies horizontally flat and against the second handle  103 A, making it a single handle assembly ( 103 A/ 103 B). Also in the closed compact state, the first plurality of comb teeth  109 A are structurally aligned and in contact with the second plurality of comb teeth  109 B, converting it into a single comb teeth assembly  109 A/ 109 B. In the closed state, the length of the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  is now reduced to half of its original size, having a width (W 2 ) of about 2¾ inches to 3 inches. In contrast, the miniature comb  100 ′ has a thickness of about 3 mm to 6 mm, effectively doubling the thickness of the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  as compared against its original thickness. The dimensions of the plurality of teeth assembly  109 A/ 109 B of the miniature comb are approximate 35 mm-45 mm in width (Wc) and approximately 8 mm-12 mm in length (Lc), having finely spaced or coarsely spaced teeth. 
       FIG. 4  illustrates a front view of the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  in its closed compact state and placed on top of a credit card  110 , according to an embodiment. This comparison of size of the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  in its closed compact state to the credit card  110  demonstrates a space-savings advantage where storage space may be limited. Dimensionally, the In sum, some advantages of the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  in its closed compact state include 1) providing a compact size miniature comb that is smaller than a credit card and can fit inside pockets, small case, or wallet; and 2) providing a lightweight, durable, and rigid multi-purpose and convertible grooming tool for shaping and combing facial hair. Dimensionally, the miniature comb has a width (W 2 ) of about 2¾ inches to 3 inches, and a length (L 2 ) of about 1½ inches to 2 inches. 
       FIG. 5A - FIG. 5D  illustrate various views of the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  having a shaped flexible adhesive fastener  112 , according to an embodiment.  FIG. 5A  illustrates an exploded view of the shaped flexible adhesive fastener  112  and the first guide member  101 A and the second guide member  101 B. In this embodiment, the shaped flexible adhesive fastener  112  may include a thin flexible adhesive material which is generally patterned to match the body of the first guide member  101 A and the second guide member  101 B. The shaped flexible adhesive fastener  114  may be applied to one side of the first guide member  101 A and the second guide member  101 B, coupling the guide members  101 A/ 101 B together to prevent separation, while still allowing the guide members  101 A/ 101 B to fold and unfold as discussed in the previous embodiment. Rectangular cutout sections,  112 A and  112 B are formed in the shaped flexible adhesive fastener  112 , providing and opening for the first plurality of comb teeth  109 A and the second plurality of comb teeth  109 B.  FIG. 5B - FIG. 5D  illustrates a front perspective view, side view and top view of the shaped flexible adhesive fastener  112  applied to one side of first guide member  101 A and the second guide member  101 B. In practice, the shaped flexible adhesive fastener  112  may include vinyl wrap materials that provide a finished durable surface, offering a variety of colors and patterns. 
       FIG. 6A - FIG. 6C  illustrate various perspective views of the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  having a mechanical or magnetic type fastener, according to an embodiment. Besides the flexible adhesive fastener  111 , other types of fasteners may be used for connecting the first and second end portions,  105 A and  105 B. In one implementation, a barrel hinge  117  may include two or more cylinders,  117 A and  117 B, coupled by a hinge pin  117 C. The two or more cylinders,  117 A and  117 B, are arranged in a single line, one on top of another, contacting each other lengthwise, and aligning the holes of each cylinder into which the hinge pin  117 C may be inserted. A portion of the cylinder  117 A may be attached to the first end portions  105 A, while a portion the cylinder  117 B is attached to the second end portions  105 B, keeping the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  connected while still allowing it to swivel about the hinge pin  117 C at centerline c 1 . In another implementation, a magnetic hinge, having similar components to the barrel hinge fastener  117 , excluding the hinge pin  117 C, for magnetically connecting the first and second end portions,  105 A and  105 B, making it readily attachable and detachable. This magnetic hinge may include two or more magnetically attracting shafts (e.g., rollers, rods or cylinders) that are placed in parallel positions contacting each other lengthwise, at least one the magnetically attracting shaft is attached to the first end portions  105 A, while the other one magnetically attracting shaft is attached to the second end portions  105 B. 
       FIG. 7A - FIG. 7B  illustrate a front view and a perspective view of the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  in the opened state with the first and second handles,  103 A and  103 B, coupled by a rod-type fastener  119 , according to an embodiment. The facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  as shown is in its opened state, and except for the different arrangement of the first guide member  101 A and the second guide member  101 B, the components in this embodiment are identical or similar to the previous embodiments described hereinabove. In the current arrangement, the rod-type fastener  119 , is inserted into holes (not shown) situated near the center of the first and second handles,  103 A and  103 B, and configured to allow the first and second guide members,  101 A and  101 B to swivel and rotate s 3  around the rod-type fastener  119 , allowing the first and second end portions,  105 A and  105 B, to fold and unfold along a swivel path s 3 ′ for opening and closing the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100 . Different types of rod-type fasteners  119  may be employed to couple the first and second handles,  103 A and  103 B, including but not limited to rollers, bolts, pins, rivets, cylinders, threaded or partially threaded screws, magnetic pins, magnetic pegs or magnetic discs. 
       FIG. 8A - FIG. 8B  illustrate a front view and a perspective view of the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100 , in the closed state, with the first and second handles,  103 A and  103 B, coupled by the rod-type fastener  119 , according to an embodiment. In this closed state, the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  is converted into a miniature double sided comb. The quantity of teeth of the first comb  109 A may be configured to be the same or different from the quantity of teeth of the second comb  109 B. For example, the first and second set of teeth,  109 A and  109 B, may have several narrowly spaced teeth for use on fine hair or may have lesser quantity of wider spaced teeth for use on coarse hair. Alternatively, the first set of teeth  109 A may have several narrowly spaced teeth for use on fine hair while the second set of teeth  109 B may have lesser quantity of wider spaced teeth for use on coarse hair and vice versa. 
       FIG. 9A - FIG. 9D  illustrate various front views the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100 , in the opened state, having multiple guide sub-members,  101 A 1  and  101 A 2 , according to an embodiment. Each guide sub-members,  101 A 1  and  101 A 2 , may have elongated planar bodies with at least one curvilinear segment. The first guide sub-member  101 A 1  may include a first elongated planar sub-member  102 A 1 , a first sub-member handle  103 A 1 , a first sub-member end portion  105 A 1 , and a first curvilinear sub-member segment  107 A 1  disposed on a first side of the first elongated planar sub-member  102 A 1  between the first sub-member handle  103 A 1  and the first sub-member end portion  105 A 1 , while a second guide sub-member  101 A 2  may include a second elongated planar sub-member  102 A 2 , a second sub-member handle  103 A 2 , a second sub-member end portion  105 A 2 , and a second curvilinear sub-member segment  107 A 2  disposed on a first side of the second elongated planar sub-member  102 A 2  between the second sub-member handle  103 A 2  and the second sub-member end portion  105 A 2 . In the current arrangement, the rod-type fastener  119 , may be inserted into holes (not shown) situated near the center of the first sub-member handle  103 A 1 , the second sub-member handle  103 A 2 , and the second handle  103 B, and configured to allow the first and second guide sub-members,  101 A 1  and  101 A 2 , and the second guide member  101 B, to swivel and rotate s 3  around the rod-type fastener  119 . In practice, the first guide sub-member  101 A 1  and the second guide sub-member  101 A 2  may move independently from one another, allowing the first and second sub-member end portions,  105 A 1  and  105 A 2 , to fold and unfold independently along the swivel path s 3 ′, and providing the user the ability to open and close the first guide sub-member  101 A 1  or to open and close the second guide sub-member  101 A 2  as needed. In addition, the first curvilinear sub-member segment  107 A 1  may be configured to have a different curved shape than the second curvilinear sub-member segment  107 A 1 , providing multiple facial hair shaping tools to the user. In yet another implementation, one of the sub-members or both sub-members,  101 A 1  and  101 A 2 , may have a razor edge disposed along a lengthwise longitudinal edge portion,  116 A 1  and/or  116 A 2 , and disposed on along an edge of the first or second elongated planar sub-members,  102 A 1  or  102 A 2 , for shaving the facial hair of the user. 
       FIG. 10A - FIG. 10B  illustrate a front view and a perspective view of the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  having multiple guide sub-members,  101 A 1  and  101 A 2 , in the closed state, according to an embodiment. In this closed state, the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  may be converted into a miniature single comb, having the first and second guide sub-members,  101 A 1  and  101 A 2 , disposed slightly above the comb teeth  109 B, not obstructing the comb teeth  109 B. In another embodiment, the guide sub-members may be supported by a dynamic fastener having a two-piece releasable interlock, magnetic couplers, or quick-release locking mechanism, making the guide sub-members,  101 A 1  and  101 A 2 , detachable and/or replaceable components, and allowing the user the ability to replace broken parts or upgrade parts to sub-members that are designed with customized curvilinear sub-member segments,  107 A 1  or  107 A 2 , providing the user other types of custom beard shaping styles. 
       FIG. 11A - FIG. 11D  illustrate various front views the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100 , in the opened state, having multiple guide slotted sub-members,  101 A 1  and  101 A 2 , according to an embodiment. Each guide sub-members,  101 A 1  and  101 A 2 , may have elongated planar bodies with at least one curvilinear segment. The first guide sub-member  101 A 1  may include a first elongated planar sub-member  102 A 1 , a first sub-member handle  103 A 1 , a first sub-member end portion  105 A 1 , and a first curvilinear sub-member segment  107 A 1  disposed on a first side of the first elongated planar sub-member  102 A 1  between the first sub-member handle  103 A 1  and the first sub-member end portion  105 A 1 , while a second guide sub-member  101 A 2  may include a second elongated planar sub-member  102 A 2 , a second sub-member handle  103 A 2 , a second sub-member end portion  105 A 2 , and a second curvilinear sub-member segment  107 A 2  disposed on a first side of the second elongated planar sub-member  102 A 2  between the second sub-member handle  103 A 2  and the second sub-member end portion  105 A 2 . In the current arrangement, the rod-type fastener  119 , may be inserted into holes (not shown) situated near the center of the first sub-member handle  103 A 1 , the second sub-member handle  103 A 2 , and the second handle  103 B, and configured to allow the first and second guide sub-members,  101 A 1  and  101 A 2 , and the second guide member  101 B, to swivel and rotate s 3  around the rod-type fastener  119 . Furthermore, in this embodiment, the second guide member  101 B may also include multiple guide slots,  121 A 1  and  121 A 2 , disposed between the second handle  103 B and second end portion  105 B for receiving and housing the first and second guide sub-members,  101 A 1  and  101 A 2 , when the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  is in the closed state. In practice, the first guide sub-member  101 A 1  and the second guide sub-member  101 A 2  may move independently from one another, allowing the first and second sub-member end portions,  105 A 1  and  105 A 2 , to fold and unfold independently along the swivel path s 3 ′, and providing the user the ability to open and close the first guide sub-member  101 A 1  or to open and close the second guide sub-member  101 A 2  as desired. In addition, the first curvilinear sub-member segment  107 A 1  may be configured to have a different curved pattern than the second curvilinear sub-member segment  107 A 1 , providing multiple facial hair shaping tools to the user. In yet another embodiment, one of the sub-members or both sub-members,  101 A 1  and  101 A 2 , may have a razor edge disposed along a lengthwise longitudinal edge portion,  116 A 1  and/or  116 A 2 , and disposed on an opposite side of the curvilinear sub-member segment,  107 A 1  or  107 A 2 , for shaving the facial hair of the user. 
       FIG. 12A - FIG. 12B  illustrate a front view and a perspective view of the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  having multiple slotted guide sub-members,  101 A 1  and  101 A 2  in the closed state, according to an embodiment. In this closed state, the first guide sub-member  101 A 1  and the second guide sub-member  101 A 2  are inserted and fully housed into the multiple guide slots,  121 A 1  and  121 A 2 , allowing the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  to be converted into a miniature comb. In another embodiment, the guide sub-members may be supported by a dynamic fastener having a two-piece releasable interlock, magnetic couplers, or quick-release locking mechanism, making the guide sub-members,  101 A 1  and  101 A 2 , detachable and/or replaceable components, and allowing the user the ability to replace broken parts or upgrade parts to sub-members that are designed with customized curvilinear sub-member segments,  107 A 1  or  107 A 2 , providing the user other types of custom beard shaping styles. 
       FIG. 13  illustrates a front view of the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100 , in the opened state, having different types of guide members attached via the flexible adhesive fastener, according to an embodiment. As depicted in this embodiment, the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  may include a first guide member  101 A′ and a second guide member  101 B having different shapes and arranged along a centerline c 1  disposed between the first guide member  101 A′ and the second guide member  101 B at two end portions  105 A,  105 B. Each guide member,  101 A′ and  101 B, is relatively thin compared to its overall size, having an elongated planar body with at least one curvilinear segment, and includes additional members that allows the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  to convert between an opened state, full-length facial hair shaping tool, to a closed compact state, miniature comb, and vice versa. In this embodiment, first guide member  101 A′ may include a first elongated planar body  102 A, a first handle  103 A, a first end portion  105 A, a first curvilinear segment  107 A disposed on a first side of the first elongated planar body  102 A between the first handle  103 A and the first end portion  105 A, and comb slot  123  disposed on a second side of the first elongated planar body  102 A between the first handle  103 A and the first end portion  105 A. The second guide member  101 B may include a second elongated planar body  102 B, a second handle  103 B, a second end portion  105 B, a second curvilinear segment  107 B disposed on a first side of the second elongated planar body  102 B between the second handle  103 B and the second end portion  105 B, and a second plurality of comb teeth  109 B disposed on a second side of the second elongated planar body  102 B and between the second handle  103 B and the second end portion  105 B. A flexible adhesive fastener  111  may be applied to the front and/or back side face of the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  at the first and second end portions,  105 A and  105 B, coupling and joining the first guide member  101 A to the second guide member  101 B, allowing it to fold and unfold along the centerline c 1 . The first curvilinear segment  107 A of the first guide member  101 A′ has a curve shape that is different from the second curvilinear segment  107 A of the second guide member  101 B, providing the user another style for shaping facial hair. 
       FIG. 14A - FIG. 14B  illustrate front views of the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100 , in the closed state, having retainer components, according to an embodiment. These retaining components may include a magnet  131  coupled to the first or second elongated planar body,  102 A or  102 B, near the first or second end portion,  105 A or  105 B, and clip  133  coupled on the first or second handle,  103 A or  103 B, allowing the user to secure the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  on their clothing or medicine cabinet. 
       FIG. 15A - FIG. 15B  illustrate side profile views of the first or second curvilinear segment,  107 A or  107 B, according to an embodiment. In  FIG. 15A , the first or second curvilinear segment,  107 A or  107 B, may include a sloped edge that is approximately perpendicular or 90 degrees (a 1 ). In  FIG. 15B , the sloped edge of the first or second curvilinear segment,  107 A or  107 B, may have an acute angle (a 2 ) (i.e., less than 90 degrees). In practice, the sloped edge with acute angle (a 2 ) provides a smooth transition between the surface of the user&#39;s skin and an edge of the first and second curvilinear segments,  107 A and  107 B, allowing the razor blade to rise above sloped edge of the first or second curvilinear segment,  107 A or  107 B for a clean shave. 
       FIG. 16  illustrates a side view of the full-length facial hair shaping tool applied against a part a beard  11  of a user  10  when the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  is in the opened state, according to an embodiment. The user  10  may employ the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  to shape the beard  11  by lining up the first and second curvilinear segments,  107 A and  107 B, forming a single curved shaping path (p 1 ), against the beard in accordance with the shape of curve style desired by the user  10 . For example, by grasping a portion of the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100 , the user  10  may align the tool  100  at the desired position and path (p 1 ) along a side portion of the user&#39;s face and simultaneously press and hold the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  against the user&#39;s beard  11  at an angle, forming a sloped barrier. Next, with a razor&#39;s sharp edge, the user  10  may shave and remove the exposed facial hair along the first and second curvilinear segments,  107 A and  107 B, in order to achieve the desired beard shape. In practice, the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  is held at an angle of approximately 45 degrees against the face of the user  10  to achieve the appropriate sloped barrier on which a razor&#39;s sharp edge rests against after shaving. In combination, the first and second elongated planar bodies,  102 A and  102 B, act as a barrier, masking and covering protected facial hair from being removed by the razor&#39;s sharp edge. In addition to being an ideal tool for shaping the user&#39;s beard  11 , the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  can also be easily applied to shape other facial hair, including sideburns, mustaches, chin-beards, and eyebrows as described hereinabove. In the opened state, the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  has a usable shaping width (W 1 ′) of approximately 5 inches to 5 inches. 
       FIG. 17  illustrates a side view of the miniature comb for grooming small areas of facial hair on the user  10 , when the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  is in the closed state, according to an embodiment. Because the plurality of teeth assembly  109 A/ 109 B of the miniature comb is limited and reduced in size, it is practical and ideal for combing small patches or areas of facial hair such as mustaches  12 , chin-beards  13 , sideburns  14 , and eyebrows  15 . However, because of its reduced size, it is ideal for storing it in small pockets, wallets, or utility cases as an everyday carry item, providing the user the convenience of having a compact and convertible grooming tool on hand anytime and anywhere. 
       FIG. 18A - FIG. 18B  illustrate side views of the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  used in combination with the pocket utility case and travel tool  200  as described in U.S. application Ser. No. 16/278,715, which is incorporated by reference to the present application. As discussed in the previous application, the pocket utility case and travel tool  200  may store various items grooming tools. For example, the pocket utility case and travel tool  100  may include a housing  20 ′ that has a compartment slot opening  203  that is configured to receive and store the facial hair shaping tool and comb  100  in a compartment slot insert  203 ′ disposed within the housing  200 . 
       FIG. 19  illustrates a side view of the pocket utility case and travel tool  100  with a stand assembly, according to an embodiment. The detachable lid  203  and the pivoting comb  205  of the pocket utility case and travel tool  100  may be configured as a stand assembly  203 / 205  to tilt the housing  201  at an angle. In practice, the stand assembly  203 / 205  is configured by 1) rotating the a detachable lid  203  at a first angle (a 1 ) relative to the housing  201 ; and then 2) rotating the pivoting comb  205  at a second angle (a 2 ) relative to the detachable lid  203 . The first angle (a 1 ) having a rotation range of approximately 0 to 90 degrees, while the second angle (a 2 ) having a rotation range of approximately 25 to 90 degrees. The user may prop up the stand assembly  203 / 205  to view the mirror (not shown) disposed on the opposite side of the stand assembly  203 / 205  at an appropriate viewing tilt while shaving or grooming. 
     As used in the specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” included plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. 
     All patents, patent applications, and other references cited herein are incorporated by reference in their entireties. 
     It is noted that the foregoing disclosure has been provided merely for the purpose of explanation and is in no way to be construed as limiting of the present invention. Although the present invention has been shown and described with respect to several preferred embodiments thereof, various changes, omissions, and additions to the form and detail thereof, may be made therein, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. It is understood that the words which have been used herein are words of description and illustration, rather than words of limitation. Changes may be made, within the purview of the appended claims, as presently stated and as amended, without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention in its aspects. 
     Other embodiments and modifications of the present invention may occur to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of these teachings. Accordingly, the invention is to be limited only by the following claims which include all other such embodiments and modifications when viewed in conjunction with the above specifications and accompanying drawings.