# US 2018/0020800 A1 · Hair Care Tool and Related Methods > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2018/0020800 A1 - Document ID: US20180020800A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/650,190 - Filed: 2017-07-14 - Published: 2018-01-25 - Earliest claimed: 2016-07-19 - Assignees: Nanacomb Vision LLC - Applicants: NanaComb Vision, LLC - Inventors: Madeline Jackson - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20180020800A1 ## CPC - A45D 24/02: Single-piece combs - A45D 7/00: Processes of waving, straightening or curling hair - A45D 24/22: Combs with dispensing devices for liquids, pastes or powders - A45D 24/24: with provision for free supply; using wicks - A61H 7/003: {Hand-held or hand-driven devices} - A61H 7/005: {hand-held} - A61H 11/00: Belts, strips or combs for massage purposes - A61H 23/06: Hand percussion {, i.e. Hand driven (chiropractic devices, A61H1/008, A61H1/006)} - A45D 2200/1018: comprising a pad, i.e. a cushion-like mass of soft material, with or without gripping means - A45D 2200/155: Heating or cooling means, i.e. for storing or applying cosmetic products at a predetermined temperature - A61H 2201/0153: hand-held - A61H 2201/0157: portable - A61H 2201/0207: heated - A61H 2201/0214: cooled - A61H 2201/1207: with electric or magnetic drive - A61H 2205/021: Scalp - A45D: HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT (wigs, toupees or the like A41G3/00, A41G5/00; hairdressers' chairs A47C1/04; hair cutting appliances, razors B26B); EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING - A61H: PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY (electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, radiation therapy or ultrasound therapy A61N) ## Abstract In an exemplary embodiment, a tool for hair care generally includes a handle, a supporting structure extending distally from the handle, and a plurality of curved teeth having curved cross sections. Each tooth terminates in a rounded tip. A lateral one of the teeth extends generally distally from a lateral portion of the supporting structure. At least some others of the teeth extend generally distally from a distal portion of the supporting structure. Tool embodiments can alleviate hair care and styling problems encountered by users who have curly, coarse, and/or coiled hair. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A tool for hair care, the tool comprising: a handle; a supporting structure extending distally from the handle; and a plurality of curved teeth having curved cross sections, each tooth terminating in a rounded tip; a lateral one of the teeth extending generally distally from a lateral portion of the supporting structure; and at least some others of the teeth extending generally distally from a distal portion of the supporting structure. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The tool of claim 1, wherein each tooth has a taper terminating in the rounded tip of the tooth. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The tool of claim 1, wherein the plurality of teeth vary in length and/or in curvature. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The tool of claim 1, wherein the teeth comprise a second lateral tooth longer than the lateral one of the teeth, the second lateral tooth extending generally distally from a second lateral portion of the supporting structure. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The tool of claim 1, wherein the plurality of teeth comprises five teeth. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The tool of claim 1, wherein the handle comprises one or more of the following: a generally cylindrical shape, a generally flat shape, a generally curved shape, a hollow area, and a textured surface portion. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The tool of claim 1, wherein: each tooth has a plurality of segments joined end-to-end, whereby the tooth is curved; and/or the tooth extending generally distally from the lateral portion of the supporting structure has a curvature centered generally in the direction of the other teeth. ### Claim 8 A tool for hair care, the tool comprising: a handle; a rigid, curved supporting structure extending distally from the handle; and a plurality of curved teeth extending generally distally from the supporting structure; a lateral one of the teeth extending from a lateral portion of the supporting structure, and distal ones of the teeth extending from a distal portion of the supporting structure, the lateral one of the teeth being shorter than the distal teeth; each tooth having a rounded tip and a taper terminating in the rounded tip. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The tool of claim 8, comprising one or more of the following materials: silicon, resin, plastic, and metal. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The tool of claim 8, comprising a length of between 5 and 8 inches between a proximal end of the handle and the rounded tip of a longest one of the teeth. ### Claim 11 (depends on 8) The tool of claim 8, wherein the plurality of teeth comprise five teeth. ### Claim 12 (depends on 8) The tool of claim 8, wherein the plurality of teeth comprise various lengths and/or curvatures. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The tool of claim 12, wherein a central one of the teeth is longer than the other teeth. ### Claim 14 (depends on 8) The tool of claim 8, wherein the teeth comprise a second lateral tooth extending generally distally from a second lateral portion of the supporting structure. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The tool of claim 14, wherein the second lateral tooth is shorter than the teeth extending from the distal portion. ### Claim 16 A method of making a tool for hair care, the method comprising: placing a material into a mold to form a supporting structure and a plurality of curved teeth extending generally distally from the supporting structure, each tooth terminating in a rounded tip, one of the teeth extending from a lateral portion of the supporting structure; and removing the molded material from the mold. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The method of claim 16, further comprising placing the material into the mold to form a handle. ### Claim 18 (depends on 16) The method of claim 16, further comprising connecting the molded material with a handle and/or providing interchangeable handles. ### Claim 19 (depends on 16) The method of claim 16, wherein the material includes one or more of the following: silicon, resin, plastic, and metal. ### Claim 20 (depends on 16) The method of claim 16, further comprising configuring the tool to perform one or more of the following: apply a hair care substance, vibrate, apply heat, and provide cooling.