Cosmetology training mannequin securing device

Abstract

A cosmetology training mannequin securing device for securing the mannequin to an edge of a wash basin in a non-vertical position for shampoo training includes: a) a mannequin neck strap, adapted to extend around the mannequin neck; b) an intermediate connection component connected to the strap and to a clamp; c) the clamp, connected to the intermediate connection component and in a position so as to attach to the wash basin with the mannequin in a shampooing non-vertical position. There is also a mannequin and securing device combination.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A cosmetology training mannequin securing device for securing said mannequin to an edge of a wash basin in a non-vertical position for shampoo training wherein said mannequin has at least a neck and head and hair, which comprises:
 a) a mannequin neck strap, said strap being flexible and adapted to extend around said neck of said mannequin, said strap having closing means for loosening and for fixedly securing it to said mannequin neck; and,   b) an intermediate connection component connected to said strap and to a clamp;   c) said clamp connected to said intermediate connection component and in a position so as to attach to said wash basin with said mannequin in a shampooing non-vertical position.   
     
     
         2 . The cosmetology training mannequin securing device of  claim 1  wherein said intermediate connection component includes a horizontal leg and a downwardly extending leg to which said clamp is connected. 
     
     
         3 . The cosmetology training mannequin securing device of  claim 1  wherein said intermediate connection component includes two segments that are rotatably connected to one another and further includes a lock-unlock mechanism to enable changing and locking an angle between said two segments. 
     
     
         4 . The cosmetology training mannequin securing device of  claim 1  wherein said mannequin neck strap is selected from the group consisting of cloth, leather, plastic, metal and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         5 . The cosmetology training mannequin securing device of  claim 1  wherein said closing means is selected from the group consisting of a buckle, a hook and loop mechanism, a snap mechanism, and a latch mechanism. 
     
     
         6 . The cosmetology training mannequin securing device of  claim 1  wherein said clamp is selected from the group consisting of a spring clamp, a screw clamp and a latch clamp. 
     
     
         7 . The cosmetology training mannequin securing device of  claim 6  wherein said clamp is a wire spring clamp. 
     
     
         8 . The cosmetology training mannequin securing device of  claim 1  wherein said horizontal leg of said intermediate connection component is an elongated component having a top surface that is flat. 
     
     
         9 . The cosmetology training mannequin securing device of  claim 1  wherein said horizontal leg of said intermediate connection component is an elongated component that is curved at a right angle to its elongation to correspond to a curve of a back of said neck of said mannequin. 
     
     
         10 . A cosmetology training device that comprises:
 (a) a cosmetology training device mannequin having at least a neck, a head and hair;   (b) a mannequin securing device for securing said cosmetology training mannequin to an edge of a wash basin for shampoo training, which includes:
 (i) a mannequin neck strap, said strap being flexible and adapted to extend around said neck of said mannequin, said strap having closing means for loosening and for fixedly securing it to said mannequin neck; 
 (ii) an intermediate connection component connected to said strap and to a clamp; 
 (iii) said clamp connected to said intermediate connection component and in a position so-as to attach to said wash basin with said mannequin in a shampooing non-vertical position. 
   
     
     
         11 . The cosmetology training device of  claim 10  wherein said neck of said mannequin has a circumferential track for receiving said neck strap for appropriate positioning thereof relative to said neck. 
     
     
         12 . The cosmetology training device of  claim 10  wherein said neck of said mannequin has a circumferential track for receiving said neck strap for appropriate positioning thereof relative to said neck and a recess at a right angle to said circumferential track for position of a portion of said intermediate connection component. 
     
     
         13 . The cosmetology training device of  claim 10  wherein said intermediate connection component includes a horizontal leg and a downwardly extending leg to which said clamp is connected. 
     
     
         14 . The cosmetology training device of  claim 10  wherein said intermediate connection component includes two segments that are rotatably connected to one another and further includes a lock-unlock mechanism to enable changing and locking an angle between said two segments. 
     
     
         15 . The cosmetology training device of  claim 10  wherein said mannequin neck strap is selected from the group consisting of cloth, leather, plastic, metal and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         16 . The cosmetology training device of  claim 10  wherein said closing means is selected from the group consisting of a buckle, a hook and loop mechanism, a snap mechanism, and a latch mechanism. 
     
     
         17 . The cosmetology training device of  claim 10  wherein said clamp is selected from the group consisting of a spring clamp, a screw clamp and a latch clamp. 
     
     
         18 . The cosmetology training mannequin device of  claim 17  wherein said clamp is a wire spring clamp. 
     
     
         19 . The cosmetology training mannequin device of  claim 10  wherein said horizontal leg of said intermediate connection component is an elongated component having a top surface that is flat. 
     
     
         20 . The cosmetology training mannequin device of  claim 10  wherein said horizontal leg of said intermediate connection component is an elongated component that is curved at a right angle to its elongation to correspond to a curve of a back of said neck of said mannequin.