Finger operated hair brushing tool

Abstract

The present invention relates to a finger operated hair brushing apparatus for preventing scapular pain and hair pulling. In exemplary embodiments, the apparatus comprises: a finger support member configured to engage a user's finger; a rod member coupled to the finger support member; and a clamping member moveably coupled to the rod member. It is contemplated that rod member and clamping member are operably configured to clamp strands of hair during brushing. It is further contemplated that the finger support member can comprise an adjustable loop band, an adjustable magnetic portion, or an adjustable ratcheting mechanism. It is also contemplated that the finger support member can comprise a c-clamp portion for attaching to other devices. Still further, it is contemplated that the rod member and/or clamping member can further comprise a groove for mating with each other, the user's finger, or an outer foam layer.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A finger operated hair brushing apparatus for preventing scapular pain and hair pulling, comprising:
 a finger support member configured to engage a user's finger;   a rod member coupled to the finger support member; and   a clamping member moveably coupled to the rod member;   wherein the rod member and the clamping member are operably configured to clamp strands of hair during brushing.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the finger support member comprises an adjustable loop band. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the finger support member comprises an adjustable magnetic portion. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the finger support member comprises an adjustable ratcheting mechanism. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the adjustable loop further comprises Velcro. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the rod member comprises an elongated rod. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein the rod member further comprises an outer foam layer. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein the rod member further comprises a groove for mating with the user's finger. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the clamping member further comprises a groove for mating with the rod member. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the clamping member further comprises an outer foam layer. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the clamping member further comprises a riser portion. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the finger support member comprises a c-clamp portion.