US2017311710A1PendingUtilityA1

Reusable brush cleaning accessory and method of use

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Apr 17, 2015Filed: Jul 20, 2017Published: Nov 2, 2017
Est. expiryApr 17, 2035(~8.7 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Michael L. Powell
A46B 9/023A46B 17/06A46B 2200/104A46B 2200/1093
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Abstract

A brush accessory for fitting over the bristles and head of a brush, such as a hairbrush used for pets or humans. The accessory generally includes a stretchable band surrounding a stretchable mesh web which fits between the bristles of the brush. Optional pull tabs and brush handle loops can be connected to the stretchable band for easy removal and secure attachment to the brush handle, respectively.

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Having thus described the invention, what is claimed as new and desired to be secured by Letters Patent is: 
     
         1 . A method of cleaning a brush, the method comprising the steps:
 placing a brush cleaning accessory on the head of a brush, said brush cleaning accessory comprising a stretchable band having an interior area and a stretchable mesh net connecting to said stretchable band and filling said interior area of said stretchable band, said stretchable mesh net configured to be interspaced between bristles affixed to said head of said brush;   brushing an object with said brush; and   removing said brush cleaning accessory from said head of said brush, thereby displacing debris located between said bristles.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising the steps:
 looping a pull tab affixed to said stretchable band over a handle of said brush; and   securing said brush cleaning accessory to said brush via said pull tab.   
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising the step:
 pulling a pull tab affixed to said stretchable band, thereby pulling said stretchable band away from said head of said brush.   
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein said debris comprises hair. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising the steps:
 contracting said stretchable band upon removal from said head of said brush;   deforming and displacing said stretchable mesh net; and   cupping said stretchable mesh net about said debris, thereby capturing said debris within said stretchable mesh net.

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