Patent ID: 12213581

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIG.1is an exploded front view of the external components of a multi liquid dispensing brush assembly100constructed in accordance with the invention. The multi liquid dispensing brush assembly100contains four main components. These four components as shown are: a removable base assembly10, a handle assembly20, an anchor assembly30, and a brush head assembly40. In the current embodiment, components20,30, and40are not detachable once constructed, as they are designed to be permanently mated to each other. However, the base assembly10is designed to be easily detachable from the handle assembly20by a user. In other embodiments, each of these components may be detachable from one another, enabling a user to detach and reattach each component as needed.

The base assembly10includes a base15and a base plate14. The base15and the base plate14, shown as triangular in shape, are attached at three corner points via three screws16,17, and18. Once constructed, the base15, the base plate14, and the corresponding screws16,17, and18are permanently mated and are not detachable by a user. In the center of the base15is a D-Ring screw19which joins with center beam29. The D-Ring screw19facilitates the connection and the removal of the base assembly10from the handle assembly20, as a user can screw and unscrew the D-Ring screw19from the center beam29. While a D-Ring screw is used in the current embodiment, any attachment device may be used to facilitate this purpose of easy attachment and detachment of the base assembly10from the handle assembly20, by a user.

The handle assembly20includes the handle25, an external casing, which houses liquid containers that are further depicted inFIG.2. Running internally along the longitudinal axis of handle25is the center beam29. On a first surface of handle25is a slider21, which is one of three sliders, that slides up and down the length of the handle. The bottom of the handle assembly has three locking pins26,27, and28, which are an intricate component of an internal piping system, as further explained inFIG.6. In the current embodiment, the handle is triangular in shape with three surfaces. As such, there are three sliders located on each of the three surfaces, respectively. In other embodiments, this handle can be constructed as any suitable shape that will accommodate two or more sliders.

The anchor assembly30includes an anchor35and an anchor plate34. The anchor35and the anchor plate34, shown as triangular in shape, are attached to each other and to the handle25at three corner points via three screws36,37, and38. Once constructed, the anchor35, the anchor plate34, the handle25, and the corresponding screws36,37, and38are not detachable by a user.

The brush head assembly40includes the brush head55, which is shown as triangular in shape having three faces. A first face contains a first pattern of bristles46, which is a preferred bristle pattern used for detangling hair. Also depicted on the first face is a dispensing hole71embedded in the center of the first pattern of bristles46. A second face contains a second pattern of bristles47, which is a preferred bristle pattern used for styling hair. There are two dispensing holes embedded in this second pattern of bristles, which are further depicted inFIG.7. The bottom surface of the brush head is formed by a pedestal45, which contains three spokes41,42, and43. Depicted in this figure is the bottom of spokes42and43, and the top of spoke41. The spokes are positioned to be housed inside of the brush head. Further shown is a tube51, which connects with spoke41, and is one of three tubes that mate with each of the three spokes. These tubes and spokes are all positioned inside of the brush head, as a part of an internal piping system that is further depicted inFIG.2. The center beam29runs internally along the longitudinal axis of the components20,30and40, and is permanently connected on its one end to the brush head55by a top screw49.

In the current embodiment, the brush head is triangular in shape, with three faces that have two distinct patterns of bristles amongst them. In another embodiment, this brush head can remain triangular in shape, and rather than two, it can have either one or three distinct patterns of bristles. In further embodiments, the brush head can be formed in any shape other than triangular. In any of these embodiments, the brush head must have two or more dispensing holes amongst its face or faces.

FIG.2is an exploded view of the internal piping system50of the multi liquid dispensing brush. As was described inFIG.1, the anchor35and its face plate are permanently joined to one another via screws36,37(not shown in this Figure), and38.

Further disclosed in this Figure is the internal path through which a liquid is transported through the brush assembly and dispensed, beginning with the three liquid containers11,12, and13. These liquid containers are removable by a user, and can be filled and refilled with any liquid of choice. The anchor35has three holes31,32, and33, each of which receive the liquid containers11,12, and13. Pedestal45has three spokes41,42, and43. The bottom of each spoke connects to each of the holes31,32, and33, respectively. Similarly, the top of each spoke mates to each of three tubes51,52, and53, respectively.

In operation, the piping system transports and dispenses liquid through the multi liquid dispensing brush as follows: The liquid container11is filled with a first liquid by a user. This first liquid travels through the liquid container11, through the hole31, and into spoke41. Upon entrance into spoke41, the first liquid continues travels into the bottom end of tube51, until it is finally dispensed from the top end of tube51. This process occurs similarly for the second liquid that travels through liquid container12, hole32, spoke42, and tube52, as well as, the third liquid that travels through liquid container13, hole33, spoke43, and tube53. Each tube51,52, and53corresponds with a hole on a face of the brush head, thus completing the transportation of the liquids through the internal piping system and dispensed through a hole on the brush head.

FIG.3is a front perspective view of a liquid container in its open position. As the liquid container is removable from the handle, this Figure depicts the liquid container outside of the multi liquid dispensing brush. Shown with liquid container11is its corresponding clip61, which is a rectangular shaped plastic having two circular ends with holes. While in its open position, the clip remains parallel with the body of the liquid container11, specifically parallel with the mouth of the liquid container. In this open position, the liquid can be filled into the liquid container11from its open end, or its mouth, while the other end of the liquid container will be received by a hole in the anchor.

FIG.4is a side perspective view of a liquid container in its open position. As the liquid container is removable from the handle, this Figure depicts the liquid container outside of the multi liquid dispensing brush. Shown with liquid container11is its corresponding clip61. While in its open position, the clip remains parallel with the body of the liquid container11, specifically parallel with the mouth of the liquid container. In this open position, the liquid can be filled into the liquid container11from its open end, or its mouth, while the other end of the liquid container will be received by a hole in the anchor.

FIG.5is a side perspective view of the liquid container in its closed position. As the liquid container is removable from the handle, this Figure depicts the liquid container outside of the multi liquid dispensing brush. Shown with liquid container11is its corresponding clip61. While in its closed position, the clip61repositions and becomes perpendicular with the body of the liquid container11, thereby sealing the mouth of the liquid container closed. By sealing this liquid container, a user can be assured that the liquid will not leak from the first end of the liquid container, but that it will continue down its path of travel through the other end of the liquid container.

FIG.6is an exploded view of the connection point between the base15and the handle25, in which the liquid container11is shown inserted into the handle. The D-Ring screw19facilitates the removal of the base15from the handle25. By removing the base, a user can gain access to any of the liquid containers and proceed with filling and refilling the liquids. In operation, the liquid container11is removed from the handle25such that a user fills the liquid container with any liquid of choice. Once reinserting liquid container11into the handle, the clip61is repositioned to flip down and become perpendicular with liquid container11(as was shown inFIG.5). In this perpendicular position, the two circular ends of the clip61interlock with locking pins26and28(Locking pin28is not shown in this figure), thereby closing the mouth of the liquid container and sealing it to prevent the spillage of the liquid. After the liquid container is closed, a user can move the slider21down the length of the handle, and the slider will compress liquid container11. The process of transporting the liquid through the internal piping system, as was described inFIG.2, is initiated.

Similarly, liquid container12(not shown in this Figure) is already inserted into the handle25. Its clip62is already in the perpendicular position and its two circular ends are interlocked with locking pins26and27. The slider22abuts under clip62, and as slider22slides down the handle25, the process of transporting the second liquid through the second liquid container is also initiated.

FIG.7is a front cross sectional view of the brush head depicting the internal piping system. The brush head55is triangular in shape and has three faces86,87, and88. Face86contains bristles46and one hole71, to which tube51is connected. The liquid from tube51, after transporting through the internal piping system, is dispensed from hole71. Face87contains bristles47and two holes72and73. The liquid from tube52, after transporting through the internal piping system, is dispensed from hole72. The liquid from tube53, after transporting through the internal piping system, is dispensed from hole73. Face88contains no bristles and no holes.

In operation, a user that desires a combination of multiple liquids for the purposes of detangling hair and styling hair, will benefit from the versality provided by this brush. Using the first bristle pattern46, and the first liquid dispensed from tube51, a user can detangle his or her hair. Then using the second bristle pattern47, and the combination of the second and third liquids dispensed from tubes52and53, a user can style his or her hair.

As described in previous figures, the foundation of the brush head55is supported by pedestal45, which is permanently mated to the anchor35and the handle25. Top screw49holds center beam29in place as it runs through the longitudinal axis of the brush providing stability and support to the entire brush assembly.

FIG.8is a top cross sectional view of the brush head. The top screw49is shown in the center of the triangular shaped brush head. In this view, face88is on the bottom and shown without bristles. The remaining two faces depict bristles46and47as having distinct bristle patterns, to accommodate the needs of detangling and styling hair respectively.

FIG.9is a front perspective view of one side of the multi liquid dispensing brush. Shown is face86containing bristles46and the singular hole71. The handle25is shown with the slider21. As previously disclosed, in operation, a user can slide the slider21along the length of handle, thereby controlling the transportation of the first liquid through the internal piping system and ultimately dispensing that liquid out of hole71. In the current embodiment, the pattern of bristles46are specifically patterned to accommodate the needs of detangling hair.

FIG.10is a front perspective view of another side of the multi liquid brush. Shown is face88containing no bristles. However, the side views of bristles46and47are shown. A slider23is also shown. As previously disclosed, in operation, a user can slide the slider23along the length of handle, thereby controlling the transportation of the second liquid through the internal piping system and ultimately dispensing that liquid out of a hole73. Hole73is depicted inFIG.11as it is located on face87.

FIG.11is a front perspective view of another side of the multi liquid brush. Shown is face87containing bristles47and two holes72and73. The handle25is shown with the slider22. As previously disclosed, in operation, a user can slide the slider22along the length of handle, thereby controlling the transportation of the third liquid through the internal piping system and ultimately dispensing that liquid out of hole72.

In the current embodiment, the pattern of bristles47are specifically patterned to accommodate the needs of styling hair, while the two holes72and73accommodate the dispensing of a combination of two liquids for this styling process.

As previously discussed, the liquid dispensed out of hole73is controlled by slider23, which is shown inFIG.10.

FIG.12is a top cross sectional view of the brush head. The top screw49is shown in the center of a triangular shaped brush head. In this view, face88is on the top and shown without bristles. The remaining two faces depict bristles46and47as having distinct bristle patterns, to accommodate the needs of detangling and styling hair respectively.

In the current embodiment, the length of the brush is approximately 11 inches, while the width of the brush head is 2.5 inches. Additionally, the external components of the multi liquid dispensing brush are constructed of a plastic material, while the liquid containers and tubes are constructed of silicone.

For this multi liquid dispensing brush, the components of the brush, the liquid containers, and the tubes can be constructed of any material having similar or more proficient properties that are well known to those skilled in the art to be used safely for hairbrushes. The components of this invention can vary in range of height, length, width and weight, as well as, in thickness and in size. Further, it can be made in any preferred color or design, customizable or pre-printed. Although the present invention has been described with reference to specific exemplary embodiments, it will be evident that various modifications and changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the broader spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the claims. Accordingly, the specification and drawings are to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense.