[0001] The present invention relates to a specially designed comb. In particular, the present invention relates to a unique comb with a scalp massager on one side and teeth on the other side.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Generally, hair is made of protein and as such, needs sufficient vitamins and other nutrients for nourishment. Hair oil acts as a replenishing agent, giving hair the nourishment it needs. Moreover, massaging oil into scalp helps open pores and facilitates better oil absorption. Regular oil massages help reverse the damaging effects of chemical and other hair treatments, boost blood circulation, strengthens roots, and promotes hair growth.
[0003] People have been applying oil to the scalp and hair by physical application through hands. However, this method of applying oil in hair is messy as it requires a person to transfer oil from bottle to a bowl and then applying into hair through one’s fingers. In this process there are chances of oil spilling while transferring oil from the bottle to the bowl or when applying directly to the scalp with the oil bottle. It is essential to achieve maximum benefit from the oil massage. The maximum benefit is obtained when massaging is done by applying pressure on the scalp using fingers. This is essentially done to increase the blood circulation to the hair follicles, rejuvenate the roots and nourish the scalp. It is not possible to maintain uniform pressure throughout the massaging of scalp through physical application by hand. Regular oil massages have several proven direct and indirect benefits for the scalp and hair, including increased circulation, deep conditioning, hair growth, relaxation, decreases stress, and more.
[0004] Some combs have roll on balls at the tip of comb teeth for massaging the scalp. While massaging, with application of pressure, the oil is released from the comb teeth. There are chances of oil leakages while dispensing the oil from the comb teeth. The devices in prior art only provides wet oil massage. They do not have any mechanism to regulate oil flow, if a person desires for scalp massage without application of the oil. Further, the disclosed devices face the problem of oil leakages, inconvenient in usage and non-uniform distribution of oil from the comb teeth into the hair.
[0005] In light of the above, there is a need for a solution that provides for detangling of the hair, wet oil massaging and dry massaging, uniform distribution of oil on the scalp, and also prevents oil leakages through oil regulation mechanism.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a comb with a scalp massager is provided. The comb comprises a translucent inner cylinder, and a translucent outer cylinder, a first series of teeth and a second series of notches. The inner cylinder is provided to store fluid. The inner cylinder has opening at their one end for filling the fluid and is closed by a cap. The outer cylinder is provided with an opening for inserting the inner cylinder into its hollow structure. The first series of teeth are provided over an outer surface of the outer cylinder. The second series of notches are provided over the outer surface of the outer cylinder, each tip of the second series of notches are provided with a rolling ball for a controlled dispensing of the fluid from the second series of notches of the comb.
[0007] Further, the inner cylinder is provided with one or more O-ring at its distal end to prevent fluid leakage. The inner cylinder is press-fitted with the outer cylinder. The cap is screw fitted or press-fitted to the distal end of the inner cylinder. The length of the inner cylinder is in the range from 200mm to 250mm and the diameter of the inner cylinder in the range from 13mm to 17mm.
[0008] The length of the outer cylinder is in the range from 170mm to 200mm and the diameter of the outer cylinder is in the range from 14mm to 18mm. The diameter of the rolling ball is in the range from 3mm to 6 mm. The each notch is hollow from inside to facilitate flow of the fluid from the inner cylinder to the rolling ball of the second series of notches. The rolling ball is rotatably housed inside an end portion of the comb.
[0009] Further, the twisting of the inner cylinder with respect to the outer cylinder facilitates regulation of the fluid flow from the inner cylinder to the rolling ball of the second series of notches of the comb. The second series of notches dispense fluid into the scalp of a user after pressing the rolling ball over the scalp.
[0010] The inner cylinder, the outer cylinder, the cap, the first series of teeth and the second series of notches of the comb are made of a plastic material. The rolling ball of the each notch is made from one of: plastic material and stainless steel material.
[0011] Other aspects, advantages, and salient features of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description read in conjunction with the drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] The present invention is described by way of embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings wherein:
[0013] Figure 1 illustrates a comb for combing and massaging for hairs in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
[0014] Figure 2 illustrates an exploded view of the comb for hair in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
[0015] Figure 3 illustrates cross-sectional view of the comb in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0016] Figures 4(a), 4(b), 4(c) and 4(d) illustrate different views of the comb in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0017] The following disclosure is provided in order to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to practice the invention. Exemplary embodiments are provided only for illustrative purposes and various modifications will be readily apparent to persons skilled in the art. The general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Also, the terminology and phraseology used is for the purpose of describing exemplary embodiments and should not be considered limiting. Thus, the present invention is to be accorded the widest scope encompassing numerous alternatives, modifications and equivalents consistent with the principles and features disclosed. For the purpose of clarity, details relating to technical material that is known in the technical fields related to the invention have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure the present invention.
[0018] The present invention would now be discussed in the context of embodiments as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
[0019] Figure 1 illustrates a comb (100) for combing and massaging for hairs in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The comb (100) comprises an inner cylinder (102), an outer cylinder (104), a first series of teeth (108) and a second series of notches (110). The inner cylinder (102) is provided to store fluid inside it. The inner cylinder (102) is cylindrical in shape and hollow from inside. The inner cylinder (102) has an opening at one end for filling the fluid. The opening of the inner cylinder (102) is closed by a cap (106). The inner cylinder (102) may be provided with one or more O-ring (202) at its distal end to prevent fluid leakage. In an embodiment of the present invention, the cap (106) may be screw fitted or press-fitted to the distal end of the inner cylinder (102). In another embodiment of the present invention, the length of the inner cylinder (102) is in the range from 200mm to 250mm and the diameter of the inner cylinder (102) in the range from 13mm to 17mm. The inner cylinder (102) is used as a reservoir to store the fluid.
[0020] The outer cylinder (104) is provided with an opening for inserting the inner cylinder (102) into its hollow structure. A gap is provided between the outer cylinder (104) and the inner cylinder (102) to prevent friction and the leakage of fluid from holes of the inner cylinder (102) to the outer cylinder (104) while performing a twisting operation. Furthermore, the inner cylinder (102) is press-fitted with the outer cylinder (104). In another embodiment of the present invention, the length of the outer cylinder (104) is in the range from 170mm to 200mm and the diameter of the outer cylinder (104) is in the range from 14mm to 18mm.
[0021] The first series of teeth (108) provided over an outer surface of the outer cylinder (104). The first series of teeth (108) of the comb (100) are arranged perpendicular to the outer cylinder (104) at regular intervals. The comb (100) side has teeth (108) narrower as compared to the massaging side. The narrow teeth (108) facilitate better detangling of hair, especially long hair. The number of teeth (108) may vary depending on the size of the comb (100).
[0022] On the other side of the proximal end of the outer cylinder (104), there is a massager that serves the purpose of both wet oil massage and dry scalp massage. The second series of notches (110) are broader than the first series of teeth (108) of the comb (100). The second series of notches (110) provided over the outer surface of the outer cylinder (104). Each tip of the second series of notches (110) is provided with a rolling ball for a controlled dispensing of the fluid from the second series of notches (110) of the comb (100). The pressure generated while moving the second series of notches (110) on the scalp releases fluid in a more evenly, controlled and uniform manner from the roller ball provided at the distal end of the second series of notches (110).
[0023] Figure 2 illustrates an exploded view of the comb (100) for hair in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The length of the outer cylinder (104) is in the range from 170mm to 200mm and the diameter of the outer cylinder (104) is in the range from 14mm to 18mm. Further, the cap (106) is provided with an inbuilt plug to resist leakage from the device. The fluid is poured in the inner cylinder (102) and the cap (106) is closed. The distal end of the inner cylinder (102) is provided with a threaded portion (206) for screw fitting of the cap (106). In an embodiment of the present invention, the inner cylinder (102) is provided with a gripping portion (204) at its outer surface to perform the twisting operation.
[0024] Figure 3 illustrates cross-sectional view of the comb (100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The diameter of the rolling ball (302) is between the ranges of 3mm to 6 mm. Every notch is hollow (306) from inside to facilitate flow of the fluid from the inner cylinder (102) to the rolling ball (302) of the second series of notches (110). The rolling ball (302) is rotatably housed inside the second series of notches (110). Twisting of the inner cylinder (102) with respect to the outer cylinder (104) facilitate in regulation of the fluid flow from the inner cylinder (102) to the rolling ball (302) of the second series of the notches (110) in the comb (100).
[0025] The twisting of the inner cylinder (102) also prevents the flow of the fluid when a person requires dry scalp massaging. The inner cylinder (102) comprises holes (304) which on twisting come in line with the openings of the outer cylinder (104) and dispensing channels of the second series of notches (110). This arrangement allows flow of fluids in a regulated manner. In an embodiment of the present invention, the dimensions of the cap (106), the inner cylinder (102), the outer cylinder (104), the first series of teeth (108), the second series of notches (110) and the rolling ball (302) may vary according to the size of the comb (100).
[0026] Figures 4(a), 4(b), 4(c) and 4(d) illustrate different views of the comb (100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4(a) shows a top view from the first series of teeth (108) of the comb (100). The teeth (108) are provided over the outer cylinder (104) particular at same distance. Figure 4(b) shows a bottom view from the second series of notches (110) of the comb (100). The notches (110) are provided over for massaging the scalp. Figure 4(c) shows a side view from right side of the comb (100) and figure 4 (d) shows a side view from left side of the comb (100). The length of the teeth (108) and the notches (110) may be equal from the upper surface of the outer cylinder (104).
[0027] The second series of notches (110) dispense fluid into the scalp of a user after pressing the rolling ball (302) over the scalp. The inner cylinder (102), the outer cylinder (104), the cap (106), the first series of teeth (108) and the second series of notches (110) of the comb (100) are made of a plastic material. In another embodiment of the present invention, the first series of the teeth (108) and the second series of notches (110) are provided at anywhere at the outer surface of the outer cylinder (104).
[0028] This comb (100) helps in applying oil onto the scalp without the need to part hair in order to put the oil on the scalp and there is no need to figure out how to get the oil out of the bottle to put directly on to the scalp. The distribution of oil is under control, thereby there is no leakage or over spillage of the oil. It is essential to remove knots and tangles before massaging hair or else it may end up with more tangles leading to breakage. The comb (100) in the scalp massager can be used to detangle hair both before and after wet oil massage or dry massage.
[0029] The fluids in the present invention comprises of fluids that are suitable for massaging scalp and having fluidity similar to that of hair oils. The fluids may include oil, medicinal formulation, hair care formulation, ayurvedic formulations, homemade potions, vitamin oils like vitamin E and mixture of oils, etc.
[0030] Accordingly, the present invention provides the following effects or advantages.
[0031] The comb (100) provides a uniform dispersal of fluid from the second series of notches (110) and is easy to use and economical. The scalp massager of the present invention is useful for various purposes such as combing, detangling, wet and dry massaging.
[0032] The cylinders being translucent helps in monitoring the quantity of oil and also the unique design helps the regulation of flow of oil between the inner and outer cylinder. This feature also allows the user to adjust the quantity of oil that the user intends to apply on their scalp and hair.
[0033] While the exemplary embodiments of the present invention are described and illustrated herein, it will be appreciated that they are merely illustrative. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications in form and detail may be made therein without departing from or offending the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

CLAIMS:We claim:
1. A comb (100) with a scalp massager, the comb (100) comprising:
an inner cylinder (102) provided to store fluid, the inner cylinder (102) has an opening at their one end for filling the fluid and is closed by a cap (106);
an outer cylinder (104) provided with an opening for inserting the inner cylinder (102) into its hollow structure;
a first series of teeth (108) provided over an outer surface of the outer cylinder (104); and
a second series of notches (110) provided over the outer surface of the outer cylinder (104), each tip of the second series of notches (110) are provided with a rolling ball (302) for a controlled dispensation of the fluid from the second series of notches (110) of the comb (100).
2. The comb (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the inner cylinder (102) is provided with one or more O-ring (202) at its distal end to prevent fluid leakage.
3. The comb (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the inner cylinder (102) is press-fitted with the outer cylinder (104).
4. The comb (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cap (106) is screw fitted or press-fitted to the distal end of the inner cylinder (102).
5. The comb (100) as claimed in one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the length of the inner cylinder (102) is in the range from 200mm to 250mm and the diameter of the inner cylinder (102) is in the range from 13 mm to 17mm.
6. The comb (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the length of the outer cylinder (104) is in the range from 170mm to 200mm and the diameter of the outer cylinder (104) is in the range from 14mm to 18mm.
7. The comb (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the each notch is hollow from inside to facilitate flow of the fluid from the inner cylinder (102) to the rolling ball (302) of the second series of notches (110).
8. The comb (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the diameter of the rolling ball (302) is in the range from 3mm to 6 mm.
9. The comb (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the rolling ball (302) is rotatably housed inside an end portion of the comb (100).
10. The comb (100) as claimed in one of claims 1 to 9, wherein twisting of the inner cylinder (102) with respect to the outer cylinder (104) facilitate regulation of the fluid flow from the inner cylinder (102) to the rolling ball (302) of the second series of notches (110) of the comb (100).
11. The comb (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second series of notches (110) dispense fluid into the scalp of a user after pressing the rolling ball (302) over the scalp.
12. The comb (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the inner cylinder (102), the outer cylinder (104), the cap (106), the first series of teeth (108) and the second series of notches (110) of the comb (100) are made of a plastic material.
13. The comb (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rolling ball (302) of the each notch is made from one of: plastic material and stainless steel material.