Beard trimmings catcher

Abstract

This invention generally relates to a device for catching hair during facial grooming. More specifically, the invention relates to a cantilevered structure securable around the neck of an individual for catching hair trimmings on a textile medium supported by the cantilevered structure.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A device for use during facial grooming, comprising:
 a. a collar suitable for attachment to a neck of a user; and   b. a cantilevered structure connected to the collar and protruding away from the neck of the user when attached to the neck of the user, the cantilevered structure covering an area at least as large as a user's face.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the collar comprises an attachment mechanism consisting of an adjustable strap. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the cantilevered structure is constructed of a flexible medium. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the cantilevered structure comprises a frame defining an outer form of the cantilevered structure and a textile medium covering the frame. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 3 , wherein the flexible medium is a neoprene rubber or a polymer. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 4 , wherein the frame is a spring steel frame and the textile medium is a water-resistant fabric. 
     
     
         7 . A device for use during facial grooming, comprising:
 a. a collar comprising an adjustable strap for attachment to a neck of a user; and   b. a cantilevered structure comprising
 i. a spring steel frame defining an outer form of the cantilevered structure; and 
 ii. a water-resistant fabric covering the frame; 
 the cantilevered structure connected to the collar and protruding away from the neck of the user when attached to the neck of the user, the cantilevered structure covering an arcuate area at least as large as a user's face. 
   
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 7 , wherein the spring steel frame allows the device to be stored in a constrained configuration, held by a constraint, and opened prior to attachment to the user by releasing the constraint. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 7 , wherein the water-resistant fabric comprises nylon.