Dry color applicator for hair

Claim 2

A dry-color applicator for pressure coloring human hair comprising: two elements one of which is a block of coloring wax having a multi-sided periphery, the respective peripheral sides presenting a plurality of substantially continuous surfaces which may be selectively used to apply wax to the hair, and the second element of which is an enclosure within which said block of wax is movably disposed and having at least one opening for outward protrusion from said enclosure of first one of said peripheral sides and then the subsequent protrusion from said enclosure of a second of said peripheral sides of said block of wax; one of said elements having a slotted structure comprising one or more elongated slots; means slidable within said slotted structure to allow said block to be bodily displaced as a whole relative to said enclosure; and means for relatively moving said two elements one with respect to the other for said outward protrusion from said enclosure of said first of said peripheral sides and then said second of said peripheral sides.

Claim 3

The dry-color applicator of claim 1 in which said last-named means includes structure for rotating said block totally within said enclosure and for bodily displacing said block as a whole relative to said enclosure for the outward protrusion from said enclosure of any selected one of said peripheral sides.

Claim 4

The applicator of claim 2 in which said enclosure is curvilinear in part with the open end being a flat side through which said block is protrudable.

Claim 5

The dry-color applicator of claim 2 in which said enclosure has an upper and lower half one of which is a hinged door so that said enclosure may be opened by separating said upper and lower halves to facilitate replacing said block of wax.

Claim 6

The dry-color applicator of claim 2 including a detachable brush implement substantially coextensive with said open end of said enclosure for brushing to spread the wax through the hair as said block of wax is pressure applied.

Claim 7

The dry-color applicator of claim 2 in which said means for rotating said block of wax comprises a thumb screw which is inserted into screw receiving means embedded within said block to enable the block to be rotated about its central axis.

Claim 8

The dry-color applicator of claim 6 wherein the enclosure has a slot disposed perpendicular to its said open end to enable said thumb screw penetrating through said slot to be slid toward and away from said open end to permit the protrusion from and withdrawal within said enclosure of said block of wax.

Claim 9

The dry-color applicator of claim 7 wherein said slot extends to and intersects said open end to permit the lateral insertion of said thumb screw into said slot while secured in said block of wax.

Claim 10

A dry-color applicator for pressure-coloring human hair comprising: two Elements one of which is a block of coloring wax having a multi-sided periphery the respective peripheral sides presenting a plurality of substantially continuous surfaces which selectively may be pressure applied to the human hair for transfer of coloring wax to the hair to color the same and the second element of which is an open-ended enclosure within which said block of wax is disposed being of sufficient dimensions to permit said block of wax to be rotatable within it to bring different selected surfaces of said block into alignment to extend through said open end for application to the hair; one of said elements having a slotted structure comprising one or more elongated slots; means slidable within said slotted structure to allow said block to be bodily displaced as a whole relative to said enclosure; means for relatively moving said two elements one with respect to the other for said outward protrusion from said enclosure through at least one of said openings of a selected one of said peripheral sides; and clamping means for selectively holding said block in fixed position within said enclosure and in fixed position with only a portion exposed through said open end for application of color to the hair.

Claim 11

A dry-color applicator for pressure-coloring human hair comprising: two Elements one of which is a block of coloring wax having a multi-sided periphery the respective peripheral sides presenting a plurality of substantially continuous surfaces which selectively may be pressure applied to the human hair for transfer of coloring wax to the hair to color the same and the second element of which is an open-ended enclosure within which said block of wax is disposed being of sufficient dimensions to permit said block of wax to be rotatable within it to bring different selected surfaces of said block into alignment to extend through said open end for application to the hair; one of said elements having a slotted structure comprising one or more elongated slots; means slidable within said slotted structure to allow said block to be bodily displaced as a whole relative to said enclosure; means for relatively moving said two elements one with respect to the other for said outward protrusion from said enclosure through at least one of said openings of a selected one of said peripheral sides; and clamping means for selectively holding said block in fixed position within said enclosure and in fixed position with only a portion exposed through said open end for application of color to the hair.

Claim 12

A dry-color applicator for pressure-coloring human hair comprising: a block of coloring wax having a plurality of angularly disposed peripheral sides intersecting at the corners of the block, said corners being equidistant from a central portion of the block, said block of coloring wax including coloring material in intimate mixture therein for application of color to the hair from a selected elongated and substantially continuous color-applying surface formed by one of said peripheral sides; an enclosure for said block having at least one open end of width approximating the length from one corner portion of said block to an adjacent corner, said block being projectable inwardly and outwardly of the enclosure, said enclosure having a shape adapted to receive said block; said enclosure having a slotted structure comprising one or more elongated slots; means slidable within said slotted structure and in driving engagement with a central portion of said block to allow said block to be bodily displaced as a whole relative to said enclosure; and means for relatively moving along one of said slots said slidable means with respect to said enclosure for said outward protrusion from said enclosure of first one and then another of said peripheral sides.

Claim 13

A dry-color applicator for pressure-coloring human hair comprising: a block of coloring wax having a plurality of angularly disposed peripheral sides intersecting at the corners of the block, said corners being equidistant from a central portion of the block, said block of coloring wax including coloring material in intimate mixture therein for application of color to the hair from a selected elongated and substantially continuous color-applying surface formed by one of said peripheral sides; an enclosure for said block having at least one open end of width approximating the length from one corner portion of said block to an adjacent corner, said block being projectable inwardly and outwardly of the enclosure, said enclosure having a shape adapted to receive said block; said enclosure having a slotted structure comprising one or more elongated slots; means slidable within said slotted structure and in driving engagement with a central portion of said block to allow said block to be bodily displaced as a whole relative to said enclosure; and means for relatively moving along one of said slots said slidable means with respect to said enclosure for said outward protrusion from said enclosure of first one and then another of said peripheral sides.

Claim 14

The applicator of claim 10 wherein said means for moving said block additionally includes clamping means for securing said block firmly within said container in both its projecting position and in its enclosed position.

Claim 15

The applicator of claim 10 wherein said means of moving said block of wax and said means for clamping said block of wax are the same device.

Claim 16

The applicator of claim 10 in which said enclosure for said block has at least two open ends adjacent each other and in which said slotted structure includes at least two elongated slots which are disposed in intersecting relation in which said slidable means moves along one of said slots to move said block outwardly of one of said open ends and is movable along the other of said slots to move a different peripheral side outwardly of the other of said open ends.

Claim 17

A dry-color applicator for coloring of hair comprising: a block of wax having a plurality of substantially continuous surfaces; an open-ended enclosure within which the block of wax is disposed; and a brush attachment carried by said enclosure in coextensive relationship with a substantially continuous color-applying surface whereby upon stroking the hair with said block of wax and said brush attachment there is transferred to the hair a desired coating of color wax.

Claim 18

A dry-color applicator for coloring of hair comprising: a block of wax having a plurality of substantially continuous surfaces; an open-ended enclosure within which the block of wax is disposed; and a brush attachment carried by said enclosure in coextensive relationship with a substantially continuous color-applying surface whereby upon stroking the hair with said block of wax and said brush attachment there is transferred to the hair a desired coating of color wax.

Claim 19

A dry-color applicator for pressure-coloring human hair comprising: a multi-sided block of coloring wax the respective sides presentinG a plurality of color-applying surfaces; an enclosure of related dimensions having at least one open end in which said block of wax is disposed; means for rotating and for securing said block of wax within said enclosure; means for aligning and then projecting through said open end any of said color-applying surfaces of said block of coloring wax for application thereof to one''s hair; and a brush attachment for said enclosure which is pivotably mounted to said enclosure.

Claim 20

A dry-color applicator for pressure-coloring human hair comprising: a multi-sided block of coloring wax the respective sides presentinG a plurality of color-applying surfaces; an enclosure of related dimensions having at least one open end in which said block of wax is disposed; means for rotating and for securing said block of wax within said enclosure; means for aligning and then projecting through said open end any of said color-applying surfaces of said block of coloring wax for application thereof to one''s hair; and a brush attachment for said enclosure which is pivotably mounted to said enclosure.

Claim 21

A dry-color applicator for pressure-coloring human hair comprising: a multi-sided block of coloring wax the respective sides presenting a plurality of color-applying surfaces; an enclosure of related dimensions having at least one open end in which said block of wax is disposed; means for rotating and for securing said block of wax within said enclosure; means for aligning and then projecting through said open end any of said color-applying surfces of said block of coloring wax for application thereof to one''s hair; and a comb attachment which is pivotably mounted to said enclosure for spreading the hair as said block of wax is pressure applied.

Claim 22

A dry-color applicator for pressure-coloring human hair comprising: a multi-sided block of coloring wax the respective sides presenting a plurality of color-applying surfaces; an enclosure of related dimensions having at least one open end in which said block of wax is disposed; means for rotating and for securing said block of wax within said enclosure; means for aligning and then projecting through said open end any of said color-applying surfces of said block of coloring wax for application thereof to one''s hair; and a comb attachment which is pivotably mounted to said enclosure for spreading the hair as said block of wax is pressure applied.