Braid removal tool
US6021783A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45D2024/005
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A braid removal tool has a comb, a strap, and a plurality of prongs. The strap is used to fasten the comb to a user's thumb. To remove a section of braids, a user first engages prongs with braids by grasping a section of unbraided hair between an index finger and the comb. Once the prongs are engaged with braids, use a downward motion and comb braids toward a hair end. Repeat this procedure until braids are completely removed. The tool may be worn on the thumb of a second hand to assist the second hand in grasping the braids to prevent excessive pulling on a scalp during combing.
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