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VACUUM SYSTEM FOR THE REMOVAL OF HAIR CUTTINGS AND CLIPPINGS
THE PROFESSIONAL WAY TO REMOVE HAIR CUTTINGS SIMPLY AND HYGENICALLY.
A new invention intended for the professional hair care market. It is a convenient and compact hand held vacuum cleaner designed specifically for the removal of unwanted hair cuttings from a customer's neck, collar and clothing, such cuttings can be irritating to the hairdresser, customers and in particular children. The traditional approach to removal of hair cuttings is to use a brush but this can be uncomfortable and is not fully effective in removing hair.
The concept provides powerful suction for complete removal of cut hairs combined with a soft brush for comfort when placed in contact with the customers skin.
The concept is currently at the design and prototype stage. A prototype has been constructed on the basis of a converted hair dryer operating in suck rather than blow mode and with the heating element removed. A small hair collection bag and soft brush have been added to the nozzle of the unit to provide a fully functional demonstration unit. Flickenson Associates, Industrial Designers have taken the concept a stage further by drafting a production design for a hair removal appliance. A patent for the concept has been applied for.
Benefits for the end user and customer
° Replaces the ineffective brush
° Easy to use, no effort or skill required
° Hygienic
° Effective and comfortable
Benefit for the manufacturer
° New product opportunity
° Large professional market in the UK and overseas
° Stylish new protected design professionally implemented
Design and Function
The outer molding of the appliance comprise three components, the nozzle and two halves of the body. The nozzle is detachable and forms the storage portion for collected cut hair. It houses a non return flap to prevent collected hair from returning back down the nozzle. At the tip of the nozzle is a soft brush attachment to provide comfort when placed against skin, The main body houses a suction fan and detachable filter. A vent is positioned at the rear underside of the housing to allow filtered air to be expelled. The unit will employ a compact mains driven motor and fan unit.
Licensing
The Lee Valley Business Innovation Centre is seeking manufacturers interested in licensing this innovation. For details contact:
Lee Valley Business & Innovation Centre Limited
The Arena, Mollison Avenue
Einfield, Middlesex, EN3 7NL
ENGLAND
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