Cradle cap kit

• US 6,213,129 B1
• Filed: 09/28/1999
• Issued: 04/10/2001
• Est. Priority Date: 09/28/1999
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Tania Muldoon
• Original Assignee: Tania Muldoon
• Inventors: Muldoon, Tania
• Primary Examiner(s): Wilson, John J.
• Assistant Examiner(s): Doan, Robyn Kieu
• Application Number:
  US09/406,700
• Time in Patent Office: 560 Days
• Field of Search: 132/120, 132/112, 132/113, 132/114, 132/115, 401/139, 401/137, 401/262
• US Class Current: 132/120
• CPC Class Codes: A45D 24/10 combined with additional devices
• CPC Class Codes: A46B 11/0041 Flexible or deformable reservoirs, e.g. resilient bulbs, compressible tubes
• CPC Class Codes: A46B 17/04 Protective covers for the bristles
• CPC Class Codes: A46B 2200/104 Hair brush
• CPC Class Codes: A46B 5/0008 Brushes with two or more heads on the same end of a handle not intended for simultaneous use
• CPC Class Codes: A46B 7/026 where the bristle carrier collapses

Abstract

The present invention 10 discloses a device used to treat cradle cap. The device discloses a contoured handle 20 having a cavity 32 inside for containing liquid 34, e.g., baby oil. Attached to the distal end is a comb member 14 and a hairbrush member 16 having a recessed applicator 28 contained therein which is slidably operated by a switch 18 on the exterior of the device. The handle 20 also has a spray head assembly 36 attached thereto having a spray nozzle 22 and trigger 24 thereon. A storage container 12 is provided for storage of the present invention 10 between uses. Another embodiment discloses the handle 20 having a connection means 54 for connection to a separate member 52 comprising a comb member 14 and a hair brush member 16.

Claims

1. An apparatus for cleaning the head of a baby, comprising:

a) a handle;

b) said handle being contoured for being held by a user;

c) a first cavity contained within said handle;

d) means for a spray head assembly attached to a first end of said handle;

e) a comb disposed on a second end of the apparatus;

f) a hair brush also disposed on said second end of the apparatus;

g) a second cavity contained within said second end of the apparatus;

h) a recessed applicator contained in said second cavity; and

i) means for extending said applicator from said second cavity.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a storage container wherein the apparatus is stored between uses.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, said first cavity further comprising a liquid useful for cleaning the head of a baby.

4. The apparatus of claim 3, said means for a spray head assembly further comprising a spray nozzle for spraying liquid.

5. The apparatus of claim 4, said means for a spray head assembly further comprising a conduit communicating between said first cavity and said spray nozzle.

6. The apparatus of claim 5, said means for a spray head assembly further comprising a trigger for spraying liquid through said spray nozzle.

7. The apparatus of claim 5, said means for a spray head assembly further comprising a cap.

8. The apparatus of claim 1, said comb disposed oppositely to said hair brush.

9. The apparatus of claim 1, said comb having a plurality of fine teeth.

10. The apparatus of claim 1, said hair brush having a plurality of soft bristles.

11. The apparatus of claim 1, said recessed applicator further comprising an elongated shaft having a ball-like applicator head attached to said shaft, said shaft communicating with a means for being slidably extended disposed on the exterior of said second end of the apparatus, said means for being slidably extended further comprising a slidable switch for manipulation by the user.

12. The apparatus of claim 11, said recessed applicator further comprising an elongated applicator head attached to said shaft.