Tool for applying hair dressing substances

Abstract

A tool for applying a substance to the hair of a person generally consisting of an elongated, thin and narrow member including an intermediate section which may be gripped and manipulated by a user; and at least one end section providing at least two, longitudinally projecting tine portions spaced sufficiently apart to permit the passage of a strand of hair as such tines laden with a substance to be applied are passed through the hair of a person with end portions thereof disposed in proximity to the scalp of such person.

1 . A tool for applying a liquid to the hair of a person comprising an elongated, thin and narrow member including an intermediate section which may be gripped and manipulated by a user, and at least one end section providing at least two, longitudinally projecting tine portions spaced sufficiently to permit the passage of a strand of hair as such tines laden with a liquid to be applied are passed through the hair of a person with end portions thereof disposed in proximity to the scalp of such person. 
   
   
       2 . A tool according to  claim 1  wherein each of said tine portions is provided with an end segment having a bulbous configuration. 
   
   
       3 . A tool according to  claim 1  wherein the width of said end section is greater than the width of said intermediate section. 
   
   
       4 . A tool according to  claim 1  wherein the base of a pair of opposed edges of said tine portions is provided with a notch. 
   
   
       5 . A tool according to  claim 1  wherein said tool is formed of a plastic material. 
   
   
       6 . A tool according to  claim 1  wherein at least one side of said intermediate section is provided with a finger engageable pad. 
   
   
       7 . A tool according to  claim 6  wherein said pad has a surface configured to accommodate the contour of a thumb. 
   
   
       8 . A tool according to  claim 6  wherein each of said tine portion is provided with an end segment having a bulbous configuration. 
   
   
       9 . A tool according to  claim 6  wherein the width of said end sectopm is greater than the width of said intermediate section. 
   
   
       10 . A tool according to  claim 6  wherein said tool is formed of a plastic material. 
   
   
       11 . A tool according to  claim 1  wherein opposite sides of said intermediate section are provided with a pair of finger engaging pads. 
   
   
       12 . A tool according to  claim 11  wherein one of said pads has a surface configured to accommodate the contour of a thumb and the other of said pads has a surface to accommodate the contour of a forefinger. 
   
   
       13 . A tool according to  claim 11  wherein each of said tine portions is provided with an end segment having a bulbous configuration. 
   
   
       14 . A tool according to  claim 1  wherein all surface portions thereof gradually merge together to provide a thin, slick object having a smooth surface easily guidable through a lock of hair to effectively apply said liquid. 
   
   
       15 . A tool according to  claim 1  wherein said intermediate section has a knurled configuration. 
   
   
       16 . A tool according to  claim 15  wherein at least one side of said intermediate section is provided with a finger engageable pad. 
   
   
       17 . A tool according to  claim 16  wherein said pad has a surface configured to accommodate the contour of a thumb. 
   
   
       18 . A tool according to  claim 15  wherein said tool is formed of a plastic material. 
   
   
       19 . A tool according to  claim 1  wherein the surface of said intermediate section is spirally configured. 
   
   
       20 . A tool according to  claim 1  wherein said tool is provided with three spaced tine portions at one end of said intermediate section, and two spaced tines at an opposite end of said intermediate section.