JP2010509948A - Hair treatment applicator - Google Patents

Abstract

The applicator (10) applies the liquid (32) to the hair. The liquid can be a dye or other hair treatment liquid. The applicator (10) comprises a handle (11) that is hollow to provide a chamber (12) for storing a liquid (32). The stem (16) is fixed relative to the handle (11) and includes a passage (20) for receiving liquid, while the applicator portion (23) is fixed relative to the stem (16) and the passage (20). Due to the provision of the opening (26) in communication with the liquid, the liquid can be carried by the applicator (10).

Description

  The present invention relates to a hair treatment applicator, and in particular to an application head for such an applicator for applying hair compositions to the hair.

  Applicators for the application of fluids to human or animal hair or scalp are known. Such devices generally have a reservoir, head, and communication with the reservoir for the fluid to be dispensed. The head may be in the form of a comb having a plurality of openings in the range of teeth of the comb or the teeth themselves. During combing, fluid is forced from the reservoir through the passages and openings onto the hair. Examples of such devices are US Pat. No. 1,004,371 (Patent Document 1), US Pat. No. 2,062,376 (Patent Document 2), US Pat. No. 4,566,472. (Patent Document 3), US Pat. No. 5,024,243 (Patent Document 4), US Pat. No. 5,146,936 (Patent Document 5), US Pat. No. 6,431,178 It is described in the specification (Patent Document 6) and many others. The applicator head may also have a shape, such as in US Pat. No. 6,752,157, which is hinged together at one end holding the lock of hair to which fluid is to be applied. It consists of two members that are fastened.

  Previously known applicators, such as those described above, have several disadvantages that can include manufacturing costs, complexity of use, and difficulties.

US Patent No. 1,004,371 US Pat. No. 2,062,376 US Pat. No. 4,566,472 US Pat. No. 5,024,243 US Pat. No. 5,146,936 US Pat. No. 6,431,178 US Pat. No. 6,752,157

  The present invention aims to overcome or substantially ameliorate at least one of the above-mentioned disadvantages.

In the present application, an applicator for applying a liquid to hair is disclosed. The applicator is:
A handle grasped in the user's hand that provides a chamber for receiving a liquid to be dispensed by a dispenser;
A stem secured to the handle to extend longitudinally from the handle; and
Applicator portion,
Have The stem includes a longitudinal axis and a longitudinal passage (passage) in communication with the chamber, and in use, liquid from the chamber can flow in the longitudinal direction of the stem. The stem further has a socket in communication with the passage. The applicator portion is positioned in the socket. The portion has a duct that extends from the passage to a surface through which the hair passes and to an opening in the surface through which liquid can be carried. Since the portion is formed with an elastic material, the opening is substantially closed. When engaged by the hair, the portion is elastically deformed, opening the opening to assist in transporting liquid to the surface for application to the hair passing through the surface.

  Desirably, the stem is substantially rigid.

  Desirably, the handle is substantially rigid.

  In other desirable shapes, the handle is elastically deformable and the user can apply pressure to the liquid in the chamber by elastic deformation of the handle.

  In a first desirable shape, the applicator portion has a plurality of teeth extending outwardly relative to the stem. The duct is one of a plurality of ducts extending from the passage. The opening is one of a plurality of openings, and each opening is associated with a duct and receives liquid therefrom. Since the opening is positioned between adjacent teeth, liquid can be carried between the teeth.

  Desirably, each opening is a slit. The slit is oriented generally parallel to the longitudinal direction with respect to the axis and extends substantially longitudinally of the stem.

  In other desirable shapes, each opening is a slit. The slit is oriented to extend generally transverse to the axis so as to extend generally transverse to the stem.

  Desirably, the slit is between a set of adjacent teeth.

  Desirably, the teeth are a first set of teeth. The stem has a second set of teeth extending outwardly relative to the axis in a direction generally opposite the first set of teeth.

  In yet another desirable shape, the opening is an elongated slit. The applicator portion has a longitudinal length and the slit extends over most of the longitudinal length.

  Desirably, the applicator portion is removably positioned in the socket.

  Desirably, there is a slit edge that projects from the surface away from the axis adjacent to the slit or each slit. The edge portion is provided to assist in engaging the hair to promote elastic deformation of the applicator portion to assist in opening the slit or each slit.

  In a more desirable shape, the slit or each slit is positioned between a set of edges. The edge portion extends from a surface away from the axis and is provided to assist in elastically deforming the applicator portion to engage the hair to assist in opening the slit or each slit.

  In a further desirable shape, the applicator has a bar attached to the stem, the bar extending longitudinally thereto, spaced therefrom and assisting the hair to pass through the surface. Provide a gap through which the hair can pass.

  Desirably, the bar is pivotally attached to the stem for angular motion about an axis that is generally transverse to the stem.

  Desirably, the applicator has a drive member and a motor positioned in the stem passage. The motor is operably associated with the drive member and is actuated by a user to trigger the drive member to cause movement of liquids relative to the openings or each opening.

  Desirably, the drive member is a spiral and includes a longitudinal axis that extends along the stem passage and is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the stem. The motor is positioned at the handle and is operable to cause rotation of the drive member.

The present application further discloses an applicator for applying a liquid to the hair. The applicator is:
A hollow stem providing a passage for receiving liquid, comprising a socket in communication with the passage; and
Applicator part positioned in the socket,
Have The applicator portion has a surface through which the hair passes and an opening in the surface that is in fluid communication with the passage to receive liquid from the passage. Since the applicator portion is made of an elastic material, the opening is in a substantially closed position. When engaged by the hair, the portion is elastically deformed and opens an opening to assist in transporting liquid to the surface for application to the hair passing through the surface.

  Desirably, the stem is adapted to be grasped by the user so that the user can pass the surface over the hair.

  Desirably, the stem is deformable by the user to apply pressure to the liquid such that the liquid flows into the opening.

  Desirably, the opening is a first opening and the applicator has additional openings to provide a plurality of openings. Each opening communicates with the passage.

  Desirably, the applicator portion is elongated and extends in a generally transverse direction of the intended direction of movement across the hair.

  Desirably, each opening is a slit that extends generally transversely of the applicator portion.

  In other desirable shapes, each opening is a generally longitudinally extending slit in the applicator portion.

  Desirably, the applicator portion in the transverse cross section extends from the stem to a tip extending longitudinally.

  Desirably, the applicator portion has a handle attached to the stem, the handle being hollow to receive liquid for transport to the stem.

  Desirably, the handle is elastically deformable and pressure is applied to the liquid such that the liquid flows to the stem.

  Desirably, the applicator portion is concave to provide a cavity in communication with the passage, and each opening communicates with the cavity.

  Desirably, the applicator portion has a longitudinally extending ridge within which each opening is provided.

  Desirably, the applicator has a comb portion. The comb portion is secured to the stem and provides a plurality of teeth extending generally transverse to the applicator portion. The teeth are positioned relative to the applicator portion and the hair passes between the teeth as well as above the surface.

  Desirably, the surface extends longitudinally relative to the stem and faces outwardly from the stem in a predetermined direction, and the stem protrudes therefrom and extends in a direction away from the stem. It has teeth (comb-teeth).

  Desirably, the stem has a longitudinal axis and the direction of the comb teeth has a directional component normal to the side longitudinal axis.

  The preferred form of the invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

It is a schematic side view of the applicator for apply | coating a liquid with respect to hair. It is a schematic side view of correction of the applicator in FIG. It is a schematic plan view of the applicator in FIG. It is a schematic partial cross-sectional side view of the applicator in FIG. It is a schematic plan view of the applicator part used in the applicator in FIG. It is a schematic side view of the applicator part in FIG. FIG. 7 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of an applicator portion partitioned along line 7-7 in FIG. 5. It is a schematic bottom view of the applicator part in FIG. FIG. 9 is a schematic end cross-sectional view of the applicator portion sectioned along line 9-9 in FIG. 6. FIG. 10 is a schematic end cross-sectional view of the applicator portion, sectioned along line 9-9 in FIG. 6, as a modification of the portion in FIG. 9; FIG. 3 is a schematic end view of the applicator in FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 13 is a schematic end sectional view of the applicator sectioned along line 12-12 in FIG. 2; FIG. 13 is a schematic end cross-sectional view of the applicator sectioned along line 12-12 in FIG. 2 with the applicator removed. FIG. 13 is a schematic end cross-sectional view of a modification of the applicator that is a cross-section along line 12-12 in FIG. 1 with the addition of a heating element. FIG. 3 is a schematic side view of a modification of the applicator in FIG. 2. Figure 3 schematically illustrates the use of the applicator in Figures 1 and 2; It is a schematic plan view of correction of the applicator part in FIG. FIG. 6 is a schematic plan view of a further modification of the applicator part in FIG. 5. FIG. 18 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of the applicator portion in FIG. 17. It is a schematic bottom view of the applicator part in FIG. FIG. 6 is a schematic sectional side view of a modification of the applicator part in FIG. 5. FIG. 22 is a schematic cross-sectional side view of a modification of the applicator portion in FIG. 21. FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional side view of a modification of the applicator in FIG. 1. It is a schematic side view of correction of the applicator part in FIG. It is a schematic bottom view of the applicator part in FIG. It is a schematic top view of the applicator part in FIG. It is a schematic end view of the applicator part in FIG. It is a schematic end view of the applicator part in FIG. FIG. 25 is a schematic end cross-sectional view of the applicator portion partitioned along line 29-29 in FIG. 24. FIG. 6 is a schematic front view of a further applicator. It is a schematic side view of the applicator in FIG. It is a schematic front view of correction of the applicator in FIG. It is a schematic side view of the applicator in FIG. FIG. 2 is a schematic end sectional view of a modification of the applicator in FIG. 1. FIG. 6 is a schematic side view of a further applicator. FIG. 36 is a schematic partial exploded side view of the applicator in FIG. 35. FIG. 37 is a schematic end cross-sectional view of the applicator sectioned along line 37-37 in FIG. 36. FIG. 37 is a schematic top view of the applicator in FIG. 36. It is a schematic side view of the applicator part of the applicator in FIG. FIG. 40 is a schematic end cross-sectional view of the applicator portion sectioned along line 40-40 in FIG. 39; FIG. 40 is a schematic end view of the applicator portion partitioned along line 41-41 in FIG. 39;

  Figures 1 to 29 of the accompanying drawings schematically show an applicator 10 for applying a liquid 32 to the hair. For example, the liquid 32 can be a dye or other hair treatment liquid. In this embodiment, the applicator 10 has a handle 11. The handle 11 is hollow and provides a chamber 12 for storing a liquid 32 to be carried against the hair. The handle 11 has a longitudinal side wall 13 which can be, for example, a cylindrical structure. In one embodiment, the side wall 13 is generally rigid, while in another embodiment, the side wall 13 is elastically deformable so that a user holding the handle 11 can apply pressure to the liquid 32 in the chamber 12. The wall 13 can be elastically deformed to add. The handle 11 has a longitudinal axis 14.

  The stem 16 is fixed with respect to the end wall 15 of the handle 11. The stem 16 is substantially rigid and can be integrally formed with the handle 11 or simply attached to the handle 11. As an example, the handle 11 and the stem 16 may be integrally formed from a plastic material.

  The stem 16 has a longitudinal axis 17 that is aligned with the axis 14 in this embodiment. The stem 16 has a plurality of transverse grooves (lateral grooves) 18.

  A plurality of teeth 19 extend outwardly from the stem 16 and are fixed relative to the stem 16 so that the hair can pass between the teeth. In this embodiment, the teeth 19 extend generally radially with respect to the shaft 17 so as to extend away from the stem 16.

  The stem 16 is hollow to provide a longitudinal passage (passage) 20. The passage 20 communicates with the chamber 12, and the liquid 32 can pass through the chamber 12 and travel in the longitudinal direction of the stem 16 through the passage 20. The stem 16 includes a generally cylindrical longitudinal wall 21 that can be integrally formed with the handle 11 or that is fixed to the wall 13 (as shown in FIG. 4). It can be threaded engaged with the wall.

  The stem 16 is provided with a socket 22 that communicates with the passage 20. The applicator portion 23 is releasably secured in the socket 22.

  The applicator portion 23 is formed with an elastic material (natural or synthetic rubber or plastic).

  The applicator portion 23 has a base 24 in which a plurality of ducts 25 are formed. The duct 25 can be square, rectangular, or have the desired cross section. The duct 25 extends transversely through the base 24 and allows liquid to flow between the opening 26 formed in the surface and the passage 20. In this embodiment, the aperture 26 is a narrow and narrow slit that is generally aligned parallel to the axis 17. The base 24 is also formed with a plurality of teeth 27 between which the openings 26 extend longitudinally.

  In the applicator modification in FIGS. 1 and 2, the stem 16 can be provided with a heating element 28 extending in the longitudinal direction and the handle 11 is provided with a switch that sends power to the element 28. Typically, the adjustment device controls the operating temperature of element 28.

  In a modification of the applicator in FIGS. 1 and 2, the teeth 19 can be replaced with bars 29 to help hold the hair against the stem 16 so that liquid can be applied to the hair. In this embodiment, the bar 29 has a longitudinal extension along the stem 16 and is preferably pivotally attached to the stem 16 using a pivot assembly 30. The spring pivot assembly 30 provides a pivot axis for the bar 29 that is transverse to the stem 16, ie, generally perpendicular to the axis 17. The trigger 31 is fixed with respect to the bar 29 and is engaged by the user's finger to cause an angular movement of the bar 29 in the direction of the arrow 32. Assembly 30 urges bar 29 toward stem 16. The bar 29 can be heated electrically.

  Desirably, the side wall 20 has an opening 23 through which air can enter the passage 20 as well as the chamber 12 to help equalize the pressure in the chamber 12 relative to atmospheric pressure.

  FIG. 17 schematically illustrates the modification of the applicator portion. In this embodiment, the base 24 comprises a surface 34 on which hair is drawn upward to apply a liquid. Surface 34 includes an elongated opening in the form of a slot 35 that extends substantially the entire length of base 24 and is generally parallel to longitudinal axis 17. The slot 35 communicates with a passage 36 that extends substantially the entire length of the base 24.

  In the embodiment of FIG. 18, the surface 34 is a plurality of openings in the form of slots 37 that communicate with the passages 36. The slot 37 is aligned so as to be generally parallel to the longitudinal axis 17 and extend longitudinally.

  In the embodiment of FIGS. 17-20, the base 24 is formed with an elastic material and the slot 35 or 37 is urged to close elastically and is moved to the open position by movement of the hair across the surface 34.

  FIG. 21 schematically illustrates a modification of the applicator portion 23. In this embodiment, the applicator portion 23 has an edge portion 38. The edge 38 is “lip” shaped and is fixed relative to the surface 34 and protrudes away therefrom from the longitudinal axis 14. The edge portion 34 assists the engagement of the hair so that the elastic deformation of the insert 34 opens the slot 35 and the slot 37. In the embodiment of FIG. 22, the two edges 38 are provided as being generally parallel and co-extensible and are positioned on opposite sides of the associated slot 37. The edge 38 assists in engaging the hair regardless of the direction of movement of the hair across the surface 34.

  In the embodiment of FIG. 22, a single edge is provided for each slit 37.

  In the embodiment of FIGS. 21 and 22, the applicator portion 23 in cross section is a “U” shaped structure. The applicator portion includes two generally parallel and coextensive sidewalls 39 that are provided with slots 35 or 37 and joined by a transverse base 40 that provides a surface 34. A hollow 41 communicates with the passage 20 and the liquid is conveyed to the slot 35 or the slot 37. Wall 34 is received within socket 22 and frictionally engages its side to retain applicator portion 23 secured to stem 16.

  As best seen in FIG. 16, the user grasps the handle 11, causes the hair to wrap around the stem 16, and moves the applicator 10 so that the hair passes through the surface 34. In the embodiment of FIG. 1, the hair is also passed between teeth 27 and passed around stem 16 by teeth 27 and 19, or bar 29. Hair passing between the teeth 27 engages the applicator portion 23 and causes its elastic deformation to encourage opening of the opening 26. Prior to this, the elastic material from which the applicator portion 23 is formed urges the opening 26 into a closed configuration.

  In the embodiment of FIGS. 23 to 29, the applicator 10 is modified and a battery operated motor 42 is provided at the handle 11 that receives power from a battery positioned in the battery compartment 43. The drive member 44 is positioned in the passage 20. In this embodiment, the driving member 44 is a spiral screw member 45 extending at an angle in the longitudinal direction around the shaft 17. The driving member 44 is drivably attached to the motor 42, and the liquid 32 flows to the opening 26 when the driving member 44 rotates around the shaft 17. In that regard, the handle 11 may be provided with an opening 46 that provides ventilation to the passageway 20. In another embodiment, the passage 20 is attached to a flexible tube 47 that extends to a reservoir of liquid 32. Thus, during operation of the motor 42, the liquid 32 is drawn from a reservoir (not shown), transported to the passage 20 and from there to the opening 26. Typically, the handle 11 is provided with a button or trigger that is used by the operator to deliver power from the battery to the motor 42.

  In this embodiment, the applicator portion 23 is elongated in the longitudinal direction in the direction of the axis 17, and each of the openings 26 is generally slit transverse to the applicator portion 23, ie generally transverse to the axis 17. It is a slit to do.

  In this embodiment, the base 24 provides a set of flanges 48 that are generally parallel, between which there is a slot 49 that engages the wall 21, and the wall 21 projects into the slot 49.

  The surface 34 is provided by a set of converging sub-surfaces 50 that converge against a tip 51 that extends longitudinally away from the base 24.

  The opening 26 communicates with the passage 20 using an elongated cavity 52 formed in the base 24.

  The applicator portion 23 is also formed with an elastic material, and when the hair engages one or both of the sub-surfaces 50, the applicator portion 23 is elastically deformed to open the opening 26, Allow the hair to enter and / or allow the liquid to come out.

  The embodiment of FIGS. 30 and 31 schematically shows an applicator 60 for applying liquid 61 to the hair. The applicator 60 has a stem 62 that is hollow to provide a passage 63 for receiving the liquid 61. One end of the stem 62 is provided with a socket 64 that receives an applicator portion 65 that may be identical to one of the applicator portions 23 described above. Desirably in this embodiment, the applicator portion 65 is identical to the applicator portion 23 of FIGS. Accordingly, it has an opening 26 that is generally in the form of a transverse slit extending in the transverse direction of the applicator portion 65, and a converging surface 50. As best seen in FIG. 30, applicator portion 65 is elongated in the longitudinal direction. According to FIG. 25, the applicator portion 65 comprises a cavity 52 that provides liquid communication between the passage 63 and the opening 26.

  Desirably, the stem 62 is formed with a deformable material, and the passage 63 can be deformed and thus reduced in volume so that the liquid 61 can flow along the stem 62 to the opening 26. The deformation of the stem 62 is caused by a user gripping the stem 62 and pressing the stem 62. More preferably, the stem 62 is formed of an elastically deformable material. Desirably, the passage 63 is closed except for the opening 26.

  In the embodiment of FIGS. 32 and 33, the applicator 60 is provided with a comb member 66 that is fixed relative to the stem 62 and provides a plurality of teeth 67. Via the teeth 67, the hair can be drawn through one or both of the surfaces 50 to cause elastic deformation of the applicator portion 65 and opening of the opening 26, the hair can enter the opening 26, and / or , Liquid can exit from the opening 26. In this embodiment, the user grasps the stem 62 to move the applicator 60 along the length of the hair. The opening 26 may extend transversely or parallel to the longitudinal axis 68 of the applicator portion 65.

  In the embodiment in FIG. 34, the applicator 70 comprises a stem 72 having an arcuate body 71 that is generally arcuate with a longitudinally extending edge 73. A flexible elastic applicator portion 74 is applied and secured to the edge portion 73. The applicator portion 74 includes a longitudinally extending flange 75 having a longitudinally extending slot 76 in which the edge 73 is positioned so that the applicator portion 74 is secured to the stem 73. The A vertex portion 77 having a side portion 78 that converges from the flange 75 to the vertex 79 extends from the flange 73. A slit (opening) typically extends from the apex 76 through the applicator portion 74 to communicate with a passage 80 through which the liquid to be applied is conveyed. The teeth 81 are fixed to the arcuate body 71 or formed integrally therewith.

  35 to 39 schematically show the applicator 90. The applicator 90 is for applying the liquid to the hair as described above. The applicator 90 has a handle 91 that is hollow to provide a chamber 92 for storing the liquid to be transported to the hair. The handle 91 has a longitudinally extending side wall 93 that typically has a cylindrical structure. In one embodiment, the side wall 93 is synthetic, and in another embodiment, the side wall 93 is elastically deformable, so that the liquid contained in the chamber 92 is passed through the hollow stem 96. The stem 96 is fixed with respect to the end wall 95 of the handle 91. Handle 91 and stem 96 include a longitudinal axis 94. The stem is substantially rigid.

  A plurality of comb teeth 97 through which the user's hair can pass are attached to the stem 96 or are integrally formed with the stem 96 (to be attached).

  The stem 96 is hollow to provide a longitudinally extending passage 98 through which liquid is conveyed from the chamber 92.

  Stem 96 includes a longitudinally extending opening 99 defined between longitudinally extending edges 100 of stem 96. The applicator portion 101 is engaged with the edge 100 to close the opening 99. Portion 101 is desirably formed with a resilient material and is generally concave to provide a cavity 102 for receiving liquid from passage 98.

  The applicator portion 101 includes an arcuate body 103 from which a longitudinally extending pointed protrusion 104 having a transverse slit 105 extends. Since the slit 105 communicates with the cavity 102, the liquid can exit through the slit 105 when pressure is applied to the portion 101, and its elastic deformation causes the slit 105 to open at least partially and liquid. To get through there.

  The end of the stem 96 is closed by the cap 106, thereby closing the tip of the passage 98.

  In the use of the applicator 90 described above, the hair passes through the surface 107 of the portion 101 and the slit 105 and opens the slit 105 to provide an opening through which the liquid is applied to the hair. Can exit from the passage 98 through the cavity 102. Since the portion 101 is formed with an elastic material, the slit 105 is urged to the closed position.

  Edge portion 100 and opening 99 provide a socket to which applicator portion 101 is applied.

Portion 101 provides a surface 107 in which slit 105 is formed. The surface 107 faces outward as viewed from the stem 96 in a predetermined direction 108. The comb teeth 97 also project away from the stem 96 and preferably have a main direction of extension that is generally normal to the axis 94.
With respect to the embodiments described above, the applicators 10, 70 and 90 are moved at an angle around the respective longitudinal axis 14, 94 and / or in a wiping action along the length of the hair. It is intended to be a past in wiping action. More particularly, as best described with reference to FIG. 16, the hair is moved in an arc around the surface containing the openings 26,105. In the embodiment of FIGS. 30-33, the applicator 60 is intended to be moved along the length of the hair in a wiping action. At that time, the user holds the stem 61.

Claims (32)

An applicator for applying a liquid to the hair,
A handle grasped in a user's hand that provides a chamber for receiving a liquid to be dispensed by the dispenser;
A stem secured to the handle to extend longitudinally from the handle;
An applicator part;
The handle provides a chamber for receiving the liquid to be dispensed by the dispenser;
The stem includes a longitudinal axis and a longitudinal passage in communication with the chamber so that, in use, liquid from the chamber can flow in the longitudinal direction of the stem, and the stem further communicates with the passage. A socket to
The applicator portion positioned in the socket has a surface through which the hair passes and a duct extending from the passage to an opening in the surface through which the liquid can be transported, the applicator portion being Formed with an elastic material, the opening has a substantially closed structure, and the applicator portion is elastically deformed when engaged by the hair and into the hair passing through the surface. Opening the opening to assist in transporting the liquid to the surface for application;
Applicator. The stem is substantially rigid;
The applicator according to claim 1. The handle is substantially rigid;
The applicator according to claim 1 or 2. Since the handle is elastically deformable, a user can apply pressure to the liquid in the chamber by elastic deformation of the handle.
The applicator according to claim 1. The applicator portion has a plurality of teeth extending outward with respect to the stem, the duct is one of a plurality of ducts extending from the passage, and the opening is a plurality of openings. Each opening is associated with a respective one of the ducts to receive the liquid therefrom and the openings are positioned between adjacent teeth so that the liquid Can be transported between,
The applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 4. Each opening is a slit, and the slit is oriented generally parallel to the longitudinal axis with respect to the axis so as to extend substantially longitudinally of the stem.
The applicator according to claim 5. Each opening is a slit, the slit being oriented generally transverse to the axis to extend generally transverse to the stem.
The applicator according to claim 5. The slit is between a set of adjacent teeth,
The applicator according to claim 6 or 7. The teeth are a first set of teeth and the stem has a second set of teeth extending outwardly relative to the axis in a direction generally opposite the first set of teeth;
The applicator according to claim 8. The opening is an elongated slit, the portion having a longitudinal length, the slit extending over a majority of the longitudinal length;
The applicator according to claim 5. Adjacent to each slit, a slit edge protrudes from the surface away from the axis, and the edge promotes elastic deformation of the applicator portion to assist in opening the slit or each slit. Given to assist in the engagement of the hair,
The applicator according to any one of claims 6 to 10. The slit or each slit is positioned between a set of edge portions, the edge portions extending from the surface away from the axis, and hair to assist in opening the slit or each slit Is provided to assist in elastically deforming the applicator portion to engage
The applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 11. The portion is removably positioned in the socket;
The applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 11. The applicator has a bar that is attached to the stem, extends longitudinally thereto, and is spaced therefrom to assist hair in passing the surface. Give a gap through which the hair can pass,
The applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 13. The bar is pivotally attached to the stem for angular motion about an axis that is generally transverse to the stem.
The applicator according to claim 14. The applicator has a drive member and a motor positioned in the stem passage, the motor operably associated with the drive member and for causing movement of the liquid relative to the opening or each opening. Actuated by a user to start the moving member;
The applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 15. The drive member is a helix, the helix comprising a longitudinal axis extending along the stem passage and generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the stem, the motor being positioned at the handle And is operable to cause rotation of the drive member;
The applicator according to claim 16. An applicator for applying a liquid to the hair,
A hollow stem that provides a passage for receiving liquid and includes a socket in communication with the passage;
An applicator portion positioned in the socket;
Have
The portion has a surface over which hair passes and an opening in the surface that is in fluid communication with the passage to receive liquid from the passage, the portion being made of an elastic material The opening is substantially closed and the portion is elastically deformed when engaged by the hair and carries the liquid to the surface for application to the hair passing through the surface Opening the opening to help
Applicator. The stem is adapted to be grasped by a user so that the user can pass the surface across the hair,
The applicator according to claim 18. The stem is deformable by a user to apply pressure to the liquid such that the liquid flows against the opening;
The applicator according to claim 18 or 19. The opening is a first opening, and the applicator portion has further openings to have a plurality of openings, each opening communicating with the passage;
The applicator according to any one of claims 18 to 20. The applicator portion is elongated to extend in a direction that is generally transverse to the intended direction of movement across the hair;
The applicator according to any one of claims 18 to 21. Each opening is a slit extending in a generally transverse direction of the applicator portion,
The applicator according to any one of claims 18 to 22. Each opening is a slit extending generally longitudinally of the applicator portion,
The applicator according to any one of claims 18 to 22. The applicator portion extends in a transverse section to a tip extending longitudinally from the stem;
The applicator according to any one of claims 18 to 24. The applicator has a handle attached to the stem, the handle being hollow to receive the liquid carried against the stem.
The applicator according to any one of claims 18 to 25. Since the handle is elastically deformable, pressure can be applied to the liquid such that liquid flows against the stem.
27. The applicator of claim 26. The applicator portion is concave to provide a cavity in communication with the passage, and each opening communicates with the cavity;
The applicator according to any one of claims 18 to 27. The applicator portion has a longitudinally extending ridge in which each opening is provided;
The applicator according to claim 28. The applicator has a comb portion that is secured to the stem and provides a plurality of teeth extending generally transverse to the applicator portion, the teeth being applied to the applicator portion. Because the hair is positioned relative to the genital part, the hair passes across the surface between the teeth,
30. The applicator according to any one of claims 18 to 29. The surface extends in a longitudinal direction with respect to the stem, faces outward from the stem in a predetermined direction, and the stem protrudes from the stem extending in a direction away from the stem. With comb teeth,
30. The applicator according to any one of claims 18 to 29. The direction of the comb teeth has a directional component that is normal to the longitudinal axis;
32. The applicator of claim 31.

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