Hot Pic

Abstract

The Hot Pic FIGS. 1 and 3, is used to detangle soften and condition coarse or very curly hair by applying moderate to warm heat. The guides FIGS. 4, 5, 14, 15, 16, 24 and 25 that are placed between each heated prong protect the scalp. It is applied by stroking the hair with the device. The hair must be completely dry and free from water before use of the Hot Pic.Afro-textured hair is term used to refer to the typical texture of Black African hair. It is often referred to as thick, bushy, coarse or wooly. Each strand of this hair type grows in a tiny spring-like, corkscrew shape. Its unique shape also renders it very prone to breakage when combed or brushed.The Hot Pic, FIGS. 1 and 3 is intended for natural afro-textured hair not to straighten the hair, but to give ample heat while combing through that will allow detangling and changing the texture for styling. This can prepare the hair for additional hair styling such as a bouncy afro, twists or cornrow.The Hot Pic, FIGS. 1 and 3, invention will deliver warm to medium heat to the hair thus conditioning by heated prongs or elements, FIGS. 9, 19 and 29, while stroking the hair with the device. The hair must be completely dry and free from water before use of the Hot Pic FIGS. 1 and 3. It is advisable to also rub a little hair oil on the hair prior to use. This will allow the result of hair softness and manageability.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]U.S. Pat. No. 1,523,461, issued to JUDGE SWAN in Jun. 2, 1924 is one of the earliest electric hot combs invented. However, does not allow thick coarse hair to pass through the teeth causing snarling and hair breakage. U.S. Pat. No. 1,523,461 discloses a comb compromising a body provided at one end with a head and equipped at its other end with a shank, a heating element surrounding the shank and threaded at its inner end upon the shank, and a handle surrounding the heating element and threaded at its outer end the outer end of the heating element.[0002]U.S. Pat. No. 3,760,821, issued to Willard T. Weddington in Sep. 25, 1973. Much like the HEATED HAIR COMB the Hot Pic is used for providing heat to the hair, however, the handle for this invention will not be hollow for safety reasons. U.S. Pat. No. 3,760,821 discloses a comb which is heated via electrical energy. The comb has a handle to which a plurality of hair combing teeth is mounted. ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The Hot Pic is a new design for a hair detangling product that provides warm to moderate heat to coarse and curly hair. It improves upon previous designs that could cause damage to the hair or skin. The Hot Pic is easier to use and safer than previous designs, with simple instructions on how to apply it. Overall, the Hot Pic helps make coarse hair more manageable without using chemicals that can damage it.

Problems solved by technology

Related products to the Hot Pic, FIGS. 1 and 3, are of a different design and the problems with these previous designs causes snagging of the hair and complications in handling that may cause injury or burning to the skin and scalp.

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