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US 6,228,041 B1Granted
Lightweight, portable, scalp-vibrating and hair growth stimulating device
OwnerMark J. Ameerinventor
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Abstract
A lightweight, portable, hair-growth stimulator fixed to and disguised within a fashion hat. The scalp stimulator includes a vibrator capable of being powered by a portable direct current power source. Agitators are connected to the vibrator and are immersed within a vibration medium which is contained in a pliable bladder. The stimulator can be worn inconspicuously by a patient with great freedom as to time, manner, and place.
Claims19
A lightweight, portable, hair-growth stimulator, comprising:
- a) a hat;
- and,
- b) a scalp vibrator fixed to and concealed within said hat, said scalp vibrator having:
- i) a vibrating motor capable of being powered by direct current;
- ii) portable direct current power source connected to said vibrating motor;
- iii) a pliable bladder which conforms to the contour of a human scalp when resting thereon, said bladder containing a vibration transmitting medium;
- iv) an agitator connected to said vibrating motor and immersed within said vibration transmitting medium, said vibration transmitting medium transmitting and propagating vibrations from said agitator throughout said bladder.
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A lightweight, portable, hair-growth stimulator, comprising:
- a) a hat;
- and,
- b) a scalp vibrator fixed to and concealed within said hat, said scalp vibrator having:
- i) a vibrating motor capable of being powered by direct current;
- ii) portable direct current power source connected to said vibrating motor;
- iii) a pliable bladder which conforms to the contour of a human scalp when resting thereon, said bladder containing a vibration transmitting medium;
- iv) an agitator connected to said vibrating motor and immersed within said vibration transmitting medium, said vibration transmitting medium transmitting and propagating vibrations from said agitator throughout said bladder;
- said hat being made of a soft, pliable, fabric;
- said hat comprising a fashion hat selected from the group consisting of a baseball hat, cowboy hat, derby, bowler, or beret;
- said vibrating motor having top and bottom surfaces, front and back surfaces, left and right side surfaces, and an oscillator extending outwardly from said front surface;
- said vibrator including a rechargeable power source;
- said vibrating motor having a plurality of agitators having one free end and one end fixed to said oscillator;
- said agitators comprising rigid metal wire or hard plastic;
- said agitators extending outwardly from said front surface, downwardly toward said bottom surface, and rearwardly parallel to said bottom surface supporting the weight of the motor;
- said agitators having a curved contour similar to the contour of a human head;
- said bladder comprising a breathable, washable, lightweight fabric such as cotton or polyester;
- said vibration transmitting medium comprising generally-spherical beads;
- said vibration transmitting medium comprising polypropylene beads having an average diameter of about 3 mm;
- said bladder being removably fixed to the interior of said hat using releasable fasteners including Velcro tabs or snaps;
- said vibrating motor being immersed within said vibration transmitting medium;
- said bladder including a removable cover;
- and,
- said bladder including a resealable access slot.
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A method of stimulating hair growth on the head of a human, comprising the steps of:
- a) providing a lightweight, portable, scalp vibrator which can be fixed to and concealed within a fashion hat, said scalp vibrator comprising:
- i) a vibrating motor capable of being powered by direct current;
- ii) a rechargeable, portable direct current power source connected to said vibrating motor;
- iii) a pliable bladder which conforms to the contour of a human scalp when resting thereon, said bladder containing a vibration transmitting medium;
- iv) an agitator connected to said vibrating motor and immersed within said vibration transmitting medium, said vibration medium transmitting and propagating vibrations from said agitator throughout said bladder;
- b) selecting a hat within which to conceal the scalp stimulator and fixing the scalp stimulator within said hat;
- c) placing said hat on the head;
- d) energizing said scalp vibrator;
- e) wearing said hat while conducting everyday activities.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.