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US 8,185,994 · App. 12/419,291 · Granted May 29, 2012

Hairbrush, comb and makeup brush cleaning device

Assignee: Dynamic Cleaning Technologies LLC
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Patent No.
US 8,185,994
App. No.
12/419,291
Granted
May 29, 2012
Kind
B2
Abstract

The present invention thoroughly cleans hairbrushes and combs and comprises an upper portion with at least two openings for containing a hair remover and an item to be cleaned, a rotating roller brush, and a housing portion. The roller brush, together with the hair remover, effectively clean and remove hair from styling combs and brushes and prevent accumulated hair from impeding the cleaning action by removing it from the roller brush. The device is configured in a specialized concave crescent shape, and the pattern of bristles on the roller brush is configured to optimize cleaning action on hairbrushes and styling combs.

Claims (26)

1. An apparatus to clean brushes comprising:

a tank having closed sides and a bottom defining an interior, wherein the tank comprises a latch catch;

a brush frame disposed within the tank, said brush frame comprising lower ends and at least a first rotating cleaning means and a second rotating cleaning means, wherein, the first and second rotating cleaning means are disposed parallel to one another and each comprise a bristle portion;

a stationary cleaning means comprising a bristle portion, wherein the stationary cleaning means is disposed between the lower ends of the brush frame;

a motor housing comprising a first opening connecting to the tank and at least one latch handle;

a top cover disposed on the upper surface of the motor housing, said top cover comprising a second opening in communication with the first opening and with the tank;

wherein the latch handle interfaces with the latch catch to secure the motor housing to the tank.

2. An apparatus to clean brushes comprising:

a tank having closed sides and a bottom defining an interior, wherein the tank comprises a latch catch;

a brush frame disposed within the tank, said brush frame comprising lower ends and at least a first rotating cleaning means and a second rotating cleaning means, wherein, the first and second rotating cleaning means are disposed parallel to one another and each comprise a bristle portion;

a stationary cleaning means comprising a bristle portion, wherein the stationary cleaning means is disposed between the lower ends of the brush frame;

said stationary cleaning means having a first stationary cleaning means end and a second stationary cleaning means end; each stationary cleaning means end is secured to the bristle frame at least one point;

said stationary cleaning means serves as a structural support to the brush frame;

a motor housing comprising a first opening connecting to the tank and at least one latch handle;

a top cover disposed on the upper surface of the motor housing, said top cover comprising a second opening in communication with the first opening and with the tank;

wherein the latch handle interfaces with the latch catch to secure the motor housing to the tank.

3. An apparatus to clean brushes comprising:

a tank having closed sides and a bottom defining an interior, wherein the tank comprises a latch catch;

a brush frame disposed within the tank, said brush frame comprising lower ends and at least a first rotating cleaning means and a second rotating cleaning means, wherein, the first and second rotating cleaning means are disposed parallel to one another and each comprise a bristle portion;

a third bristle portion, which is stationary and disposed between the lower ends of the brush frame;

said third bristle portion serves as a structural support to the brush frame;

a motor housing comprising a first opening connecting to the tank and at least one latch handle;

a top cover disposed on the upper surface of the motor housing, said top cover comprising a second opening in communication with the first opening and with the tank;

wherein the latch handle interfaces with the latch catch to secure the motor housing to the tank.

4. The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said third bristle portion has a first bristle portion end and a second bristle portion end; and each said bristle portion end is secured to the bristle frame at least two points.

5. The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said third bristle portion has a first bristle portion end and a second bristle portion end; and each said bristle portion end is secured to the bristle frame at least one point.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 18, 2013
From: SMITH, C. MARTIN
To: BRACKETT, TED J.
Reel/Frame 030638/0898 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 9, 2012
From: DYNAMIC CLEANING TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
To: BRACKETT, TED J.; SMITH, C. MARTIN
Reel/Frame 029432/0396 →
Continuity (6)
Continuation 11942701 · Nov 19, 2007
Continuation In Part 11225318 · Sep 12, 2005
Continuation In Part 10731364 · Dec 9, 2003
Continuation In Part 10002365 · Nov 1, 2001
Provisional Application 60245078 · Nov 1, 2000
Related Publication 20100251494A1 · Oct 7, 2010