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Peigne

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WO2025158132A1
WO2025158132A1 PCT/GB2025/050090 GB2025050090W WO2025158132A1 WO 2025158132 A1 WO2025158132 A1 WO 2025158132A1 GB 2025050090 W GB2025050090 W GB 2025050090W WO 2025158132 A1 WO2025158132 A1 WO 2025158132A1
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comb
handle
teeth
comb body
user
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Lindsey GEE
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D24/00—Hair combs for care of the hair; Accessories therefor
    • A45D24/02—Single-piece combs

Definitions

  • This invention relates to a comb. More particularly, but not exclusively, the invention relates to a type of comb that is often referred to and sold as an Afro comb which is particularly well suited, but not limited to, combing curly or Afro hair.
  • the example depicted is typical to afro combs which always have the handle above the main body and long teeth beneath.
  • the teeth are longer than in standard combs so the teeth can extend right through thick hair and reach to the scalp.
  • These combs have been effective at detangling and styling and are typically used to comb, but not limited to, Afro type hair, thick hair or very curly hair. They are typically narrow with a lower number of teeth than other types of comb, due to the larger effort required to pull each tooth of the comb through the hair.
  • This prior art comb is shown in the drawing labelled prior art.
  • Afro hair is a term that is used to describe a hairstyle which tends to be thicker and curlier and is often referred to as a natural hairstyle. In most cases the hair is left untreated by relaxers or straightening chemicals and is instead allowed to express its natural curl.
  • the afro comb is also used for detangling other hair types including thick, straight hair and curly.
  • Afro combs are held above the surface area of the main body, so it was difficult to manoeuvre and control the comb effectively when combing the hair as the user’s hand was always held above the main comb body.
  • the user’s hand which is only able to rotate a comb along about its longitudinal axis, becomes strained, especially when the comb is being moved in an upward direction to fluff up the hair.
  • Afro combs have a long handle above the main body. They also have a relatively narrow neck which has been difficult to securely grasp This has led to wrist strain as it does not provide ideal combing, particularly where the hair is tangled.
  • the present invention overcomes this by providing a comb with a grip that is received in a palm of a user who uses the comb.
  • an Afro comb having a handle extending laterally from a comb body, and a plurality of comb teeth, extending downwardly from the comb body, wherein the comb body and the handle together fit within a hand of a user to provide greater torque to the comb teeth for combing hair.
  • an Afro comb having a handle extending laterally from a comb body, and a plurality of comb teeth extending from the comb body, whereby in use rotation of the comb body by a wrist action provides a greater torque to the comb teeth for combing hair.
  • the handle that protrudes to the side, functions to provide a gripping or support mechanism which no other afro comb does.
  • the body provides a firmer grip as the hand is lower down and grips on the comb body, which in use tends to be angled pointing outwards.
  • the comb does not wiggle, and it is easier to control when combing the hair.
  • the teeth extend from the comb body not the handle, and the handle increases the control over the teeth when both the comb body and the handle are simultaneously fitted into the hand of the user. In use, rotation of the comb body by a wrist action provides a greater torque to the comb teeth for combing hair.
  • the Afro comb is more ergonomic and so more comfortable to the user. This prevents wrist strain and so provides improved grooming, especially of thick, curly or tangled hair and when additional force is required by the user to untangle knotted hair.
  • the Afro comb may alternatively be referred to as a pick comb.
  • the comb body and the handle may together have a combined width of less than 13 cm, more preferably a width of 12 cm or less, to facilitate fitting both the comb body and the handle into the hand of the user.
  • the comb body may have a upper edge in the shape of a rounded protrusion for fitting into a hand of a user.
  • the comb body has a curved handle.
  • the curved handled includes a curved recess which is shaped and dimensioned to fit into a user’s palm.
  • the comb teeth extend from the body to a distance at least as wide as the comb body. In some embodiments the comb teeth extend from a thinner portion of a comb body to enable the comb teeth to flex.
  • the comb body has a recessed part for receiving labels, inserts or other devices.
  • the comb body and/or the extended handle is provided with novelty, decorative items, such as jewels, or other adornments or types of apparel.
  • the teeth comprise pairs of teeth whose ends are offset one from another, so as to impart a variable flexure of the teeth.
  • the extended handle may have a roughened or patterned surface or be textured to improve a user’s grip.
  • the body of the Afro comb, its teeth and the extended handle may be supplied in a range of different colours.
  • the Afro comb, its teeth and the extended handle may be manufactured from a number of different materials which have conventionally been wooden or ivory but nowadays are formed from a synthetic plastics material.
  • the combined width of the body and the handle is greater than 9 cm and preferably greater than 10 cm.
  • the comb body may have a width of less than 8 cm and the handle may have a width of less than 7 cm.
  • the teeth extend from the body for a length exceeding 6.5 cm and preferably exceeding 7 cm.
  • the comb body may have a depth of greater than 3 cm from an upper edge of the comb body down to the top of the comb teeth, to provide sufficient depth for the user to grasp without the user needing to hold the teeth.
  • the depth is greater than 4 cm, for example between 4 and 6 cm.
  • the thickness of the body and extended handle portion is greater than 4 mm and ideally 5 mm or more. This thickness ensures a general rigidity sufficient to grip and transfer forces from the handle and comb body to the teeth as well as enabling the teeth to flex without them snapping.
  • the Afro comb, its teeth and the extended handle are formed as a single item, preferably as a single moulded item, from a synthetic plastics material, such as ABS, nylon or polypropylene.
  • the comb body, handle and comb teeth may be formed as a single item, with extra separately formed elements such as decorative or informational devices added to the comb body, handle and comb teeth. It will be appreciated however that other material may be used such as metal, bamboo or wood.
  • Figures 1A, 1 B, 2A, 2B and 3A and 3B are examples of some preferred embodiments of the invention.
  • Figure 4B is an example of another embodiment of an Afro comb in which the teeth are provided in pairs;
  • Figure 5 is an isometric view of another embodiment of the invention in which teeth are connected to the comb body
  • Figure 6 is an isometric view of another embodiment of the invention in which teeth are connected to the Afro comb body at recessed body portions;
  • Figure 7 is a side elevational view of the comb shown in Figure 5 in darker colour
  • Figure 8 is an overall view of another example of a comb with at recessed body portions on its handle to assist flexing of the teeth;
  • Figure 9 is an overall view of another example of a comb with recessed portion in its handle for receiving a label or advert;
  • Figure 10 is an overall view of another example of a comb with novelty jewels on its handle
  • Figure 11 is example of a comb with tapering teeth and with novelty jewels on its handle corresponding to the version shown in Figure 8 which is provided in a different colour; and Figure 12 shows another example of a comb being grasped by a user.
  • FIG. 1 there is shown an example of an Afro comb 10 with a body 12 with a handle 14 extending laterally from the comb body 12.
  • a plurality of comb teeth 16 extend from the comb body 12.
  • rotation of the comb body about widthwise axis A-A’, in the direction of the arrow, by a wrist of a user’s hand 20, provides a greater torque to the comb teeth 16 for combing hair (not shown).
  • the handle 14 extending from the comb body 12 also enables application of a greater torque to prevent wriggling of the comb rotationally about a vertical axis perpendicular to the comb.
  • the width of the comb along the axis A-A, corresponding to the combined width of the comb body and the handle, may be less than 13 cm to allow the full width of the comb to be grasped within the hand.
  • Figures 4A and 4B depict the comb and illustrate the extended handle 14.
  • the comb body 12 may be profiled in a range of different forms or shapes.
  • a profile or silhouette of a face is formed along an upper edge of the comb 10.
  • Other shapes may be defined therein, for example and without limitation, the profile of the comb may take the form an inanimate object or an animal.
  • the upper edge is in the shape of a rounded protrusion for fitting into the hand of the user, the face formed as part of the rounded protrusion.
  • teeth are connected to the comb body at recessed body portions which taper into the comb body 12. These tapered regions assist with flexing of the teeth 16.
  • Figure 7 is a side elevational view of an embodiment of the Afro comb 12 formed from a material in darker colour.
  • a label or insert or plate 22 is received in a recess 24.
  • the plate may have a label or branding affixed thereon or be a name or have other types of marking or indica.
  • the plate or insert 22 is bonded by a heating and/or pressure process with an adhesive for attaching the plate 22 to the comb 10.
  • Figure 8 shows an overall view of another example of a comb with at recessed body portions extending into its handle 12 to assist flexing of the teeth 16.
  • Figure 10 is an overall view of another example of an Afro comb with novelty cosmetic or artificial jewels or other adornments 26 on its handle 12.
  • This version of the comb also includes the curved handle with a curved recess 15 which is shaped and dimensioned to fit into a user’s palm.
  • Figure 12 shows another view of the comb 10 being held by a user, with both the comb body and the handle fitting within the hand of the user.
  • the handle is shown adjacent the wrist and the comb teeth adjacent the fingers, however the comb could be rotated 180 degrees with the comb teeth adjacent the wrist and the handle adjacent the fingers if desired.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un peigne Afro comportant une poignée s'étendant latéralement à partir d'un corps de peigne, et une pluralité de dents de peigne s'étendant vers le bas à partir du corps de peigne. Le corps de peigne et la poignée s'adaptent ensemble dans une main d'un utilisateur pour fournir un couple supérieur aux dents de peigne pour peigner les cheveux.
PCT/GB2025/050090 2024-01-22 2025-01-20 Peigne Pending WO2025158132A1 (fr)

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RU237672U1 (ru) * 2025-07-18 2025-10-01 Леонид Евгеньевич Селявко Тренажер-расческа для проведения занятий по восстановлению нарушенного процесса движений глаз и тренировке глазных мышц в различных условиях

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US4917129A (en) * 1988-05-06 1990-04-17 Mebco Industries, Inc. Tease comb/hair pick
US20030037794A1 (en) * 2001-08-24 2003-02-27 Shannon Gwendolyn Kay Combination hair comb and pick
US20060283473A1 (en) * 2005-06-16 2006-12-21 Goody Products, Inc. Ouchless comb
US20120037176A1 (en) * 2009-03-26 2012-02-16 Michiaki Ito Hairdressing and cosmetic comb and hairdressing and cosmetic method
USD891695S1 (en) * 2015-07-24 2020-07-28 Courtney Murphy Comb with large intertooth spacing

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4917129A (en) * 1988-05-06 1990-04-17 Mebco Industries, Inc. Tease comb/hair pick
US20030037794A1 (en) * 2001-08-24 2003-02-27 Shannon Gwendolyn Kay Combination hair comb and pick
US20060283473A1 (en) * 2005-06-16 2006-12-21 Goody Products, Inc. Ouchless comb
US20120037176A1 (en) * 2009-03-26 2012-02-16 Michiaki Ito Hairdressing and cosmetic comb and hairdressing and cosmetic method
USD891695S1 (en) * 2015-07-24 2020-07-28 Courtney Murphy Comb with large intertooth spacing

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
RU237672U1 (ru) * 2025-07-18 2025-10-01 Леонид Евгеньевич Селявко Тренажер-расческа для проведения занятий по восстановлению нарушенного процесса движений глаз и тренировке глазных мышц в различных условиях

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