Comb with large intertooth spacing

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a comb for untangling curly hair. The comb includes a rigid frame extending lengthwise from a first end to a second end, the frame including a generally planar main body and its first end presenting an edge. A plurality of rigid teeth extend distally from the edge of the frame, with the plurality of teeth generally linear, aligned with one another, and generally coplanar. The intertooth spacing is configured to untangle hair while minimally disturbing styled hair. A rigid handle extend from the second end of the frame, the handle presenting a gripping surface for engaging the comb to hair.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A comb for untangling hair, the comb comprising:
 a rigid frame extending lengthwise from a first end to a second end, the frame including a generally planar main body and its first end presenting an edge;   a plurality of rigid teeth extending distally from said edge of said frame, said plurality of said teeth generally linear and aligned with one another and generally coplanar, the intertooth spacing configured to untangle hair while minimally disturbing styled hair; and   a rigid handle extending from said second end of said frame, said handle presenting a gripping surface.   
     
     
         2 . The comb of  claim 1 , wherein said intertooth spacing is greater than about one centimeter. 
     
     
         3 . The comb of  claim 2 , wherein said intertooth spacing is greater than about one inch. 
     
     
         4 . The comb of  claim 2 , wherein said intertooth spacing is about one inch. 
     
     
         5 . The comb of  claim 1 , wherein said intertooth spacing is from about one centimeter to about three centimeters. 
     
     
         6 . The comb of  claim 2 , wherein said intertooth spacing is from about two centimeters to about four centimeters. 
     
     
         7 . The comb of  claim 2 , wherein said intertooth spacing varies, with a minimum intertooth spacing of about two centimeters. 
     
     
         8 . The comb of  claim 1 , wherein said plurality of teeth comprises at least three teeth. 
     
     
         9 . The comb of  claim 1 , wherein said plurality of teeth comprises four teeth. 
     
     
         10 . The comb of claim, further comprising an ornamental section extending from said handle. 
     
     
         11 . A comb for untangling hair, the comb comprising:
 a rigid frame extending lengthwise from a first end to a second end, the frame including a generally planar main body and its first end presenting an edge;   a plurality of rigid teeth extending distally from said edge of said frame, said plurality of said teeth generally linear and aligned with one another and generally coplanar, the intertooth spacing configured to untangle hair while minimally disturbing styled hair, said intertooth spacing being greater than about two centimeters; and   a rigid handle extending from said second end of said frame, said handle presenting a gripping surface.   
     
     
         12 . The comb of  claim 11 , wherein said intertooth spacing is about one inch. 
     
     
         13 . The comb of  claim 11 , wherein said intertooth spacing is from about one centimeter to about three centimeters. 
     
     
         14 . The comb of  claim 13 , wherein said intertooth spacing is from about two centimeters to about four centimeters. 
     
     
         15 . The comb of  claim 14 , wherein said plurality of teeth comprises at least three teeth. 
     
     
         16 . The comb of  claim 15 , wherein said plurality of teeth comprises four teeth. 
     
     
         17 . The comb of  claim 14 , wherein said intertooth is about one inch. 
     
     
         18 . The comb of  claim 14 , wherein said intertooth is about one inch. 
     
     
         19 . The comb of  claim 15 , wherein said intertooth spacing varies. 
     
     
         20 . The comb of  claim 19 , wherein a first intertooth spacing is about two centimeters and a second intertooth spacing is about four centimeters.