Portable hair care tool caddy

Abstract

A hair care tool caddy supports at least a hair dryer, a flat iron and multiple curling irons. A base supports a plurality of receptacles and each receptacle is dimensioned to receive one of the hair care tools. The base and receptacles are formed of wire-frame having more open than closed surface area. At least one pair of electrical cord storage hooks is associated with each receptacle for holding the electrical cord of each of the respective hair care tools.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates generally to the field of apparatus for hair care tools and caddies for organizing the same. More particularly, it concerns caddies that can accommodate plural hair care tools some of which have electrical power cords and some of which heat up when employed in hair care. [0002] Hair dryers, curling irons, and flat irons can be found in most household bathrooms, as well as nearly every commercial hair salon and beauty parlor where a woman's hair is styled. Requiring heat during use, these appliances and hair care tools typically generate high levels of heat. As a result, these hair care tools cannot be placed just anywhere while in use and immediately after use. [0003] The problem of where to place such hair care tools while they are in use is a major concern for salon stylists. By their very design, these tools, having a handle attached to a heated barrel end can become safety hazards. For instance, passers-by may inadvertent...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

"The present invention is a hair care tool caddy that includes a base and multiple receptacles for holding hair care tools. The receptacles are designed as wire-frames with more open than closed surface area. The base has two hinged members that make it easy to stand on a horizontal surface. Each receptacle is associated with hooks for storing the electrical cords of the tools. The caddy also has tabs on the top for wall-mounting. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a convenient and organized way to store and access hair care tools."

Problems solved by technology

Requiring heat during use, these appliances and hair care tools typically generate high levels of heat.

As a result, these hair care tools cannot be placed just anywhere while in use and immediately after use.

The problem of where to place such hair care tools while they are in use is a major concern for salon stylists.

By their very design, these tools, having a handle attached to a heated barrel end can become safety hazards.

For instance, passers-by may inadvertently come in contact with these tools, especially if the barrel end is left hanging off the side of a counter or shelf.

Additionally, after-use storage of these hair care tools is a problem.

The hair care tools when placed on a countertop or in a drawer take up valuable space and the tools' electrical cords can tangle and become entangled with other electrical cords.

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