Hair washing support device

Abstract

A hair washing support device is disclosed including a hair support body having a first end and a second end, and a body length separating the first and second ends. The first end includes an outer edge defining a U-shaped cavity adapted to receive a user's neck area. The hair support body further includes a bottom surface and an upper surface, wherein the upper surface spans from the first end to a body aperture disposed along the body length. A container is coupled to the hair support body. The container can be seen extending downwardly away from the upper surface of the body and outside of an area projected away from the bottom surface of the hair support body. The container can be conveniently removed and emptied.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A hair washing support device comprising:
 a hair support body having:
 a first end and a second end, a body length separating the first and second ends, the first end including an outer edge defining a U-shaped cavity sized to receive a user's neck area; and 
 a bottom surface and an upper surface, the upper surface spanning from the first end to a body aperture disposed along the body length; and 
   a container coupled to the hair support body, the container:
 extending downwardly away from the upper surface of the body; 
 extending outside of an area projected downwardly away from, and defined by, the outer edges defined by the bottom surface of the hair support body; 
 in fluid communication with the body aperture; and 
 defining a volume of at least 8 fluid ounces. 
   
     
     
         2 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein:
 the hair support body and the container are portable.   
     
     
         3 . The device according to  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a visor rotatably coupled to the first end of the hair support body.   
     
     
         4 . The device according to  claim 3 , wherein:
 the visor includes a first side, a second side, and a curved surface separating the first and second sides of the visor.   
     
     
         5 . The device according to  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a resilient padding substantially covering the outer edge of the U-shaped cavity, the resilient padding of a material different than a material of the hair support body.   
     
     
         6 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the container further comprises:
 a proximal end removably coupleable to the hair support body.   
     
     
         7 . The device according to  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a jug removably couplable to the hair support body.   
     
     
         8 . The device according to  claim 7 , wherein the container further comprises a volume fill limit, wherein the jug includes a visual indicia corresponding to the volume fill limit of the container. 
     
     
         9 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the bottom surface further comprises:
 a portion of a friction-inducing material.   
     
     
         10 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the container further comprises:
 a distal end configured to receive a removable stopper.   
     
     
         11 . A hair washing support device comprising:
 an elongated hair support body having:
 a first end, a second end, and a body length separating the first and second ends; 
 a bottom surface and an upper surface, the upper surface:
 spanning from the first end of the hair support body to a body aperture disposed along the body length; and 
 having a portion defined by a plurality of side walls that tapers inwardly to funnel fluid to the body aperture; and 
 
 a container coupled to the elongated hair support body in a water-tight configuration and in fluid communication with the body aperture. 
   
     
     
         12 . The device according to  claim 11 , further comprising:
 a substantially planar hair support body of a thickness no greater than six inches.   
     
     
         13 . The device according to  claim 12 , further comprising:
 a visor rotatably coupled to the hair support body.   
     
     
         14 . The device according to  claim 11 , wherein:
 the portion of the upper surface defined by the plurality of side walls downwardly slopes to the body aperture.   
     
     
         15 . The device according to  claim 11 , wherein:
 the body aperture is of a diameter sufficient to allow a volume of fluid to flow at a moderate rate through the body aperture to the container.   
     
     
         16 . The device according to  claim 11 , wherein:
 the container is removably couplable to the second end of the body and in fluid communication with the body aperture.   
     
     
         17 . The device according to  claim 16 , wherein:
 the container is operable to receive and store fluid from the upper surface independently of a drainage source.   
     
     
         18 . The device according to  claim 17 , wherein the container further comprises:
 a plug removably coupled to the container, the plug operable to seal fluid in the container and operable for allow fluid to be emptied from the container.   
     
     
         19 . A hair washing support device comprising:
 a portable hair support body having:
 a first end and a second end, a body length separating the first and second ends; and 
 a bottom surface and an upper surface, the upper surface spanning from the first end to a body aperture disposed along the body length; 
   a container coupled to the hair support body, the container extending downwardly away from the upper surface of the body, in fluid communication with the body aperture, and defining a volume of at least 8 fluid ounces; and   a visor coupled to the hair support body and rotatable with respect to the first end of the hair support body.   
     
     
         20 . The device according to  claim 19 , wherein:
 the visor includes a first side, a second side, and a curved surface separating the first and second sides of the visor.