Motorized Brush

Abstract

Exemplary embodiments are directed to a motorized brush. The brush includes a housing and a bristle assembly disposed at least partially within the housing. The bristle assembly includes a support frame, and a bristle belt capable of being actuated to rotate relative to the support frame in a motorized manner.

1 . A motorized brush, comprising:
 a housing; and   a bristle assembly disposed at least partially within the housing, wherein the bristle assembly includes:   a support frame; and   a bristle belt capable of being actuated to rotate relative to the support frame in a motorized manner.   
     
     
         2 . The motorized brush of  claim 1 , wherein the housing defines a segmented structure including at least a first housing section and a second housing section movably or pivotally disposed relative to each other. 
     
     
         3 . The motorized brush of  claim 1 , wherein the support frame defines a segmented structure including at least a first support frame section and a second support frame section movably or pivotally disposed relative to each other. 
     
     
         4 . The motorized brush of  claim 3 , comprising springs coupling the first and second frame sections to each other. 
     
     
         5 . The motorized brush of  claim 3 , wherein the segmented structure of the support frame allows for conformance of the bristle belt to a user's head. 
     
     
         6 . The motorized brush of  claim 1 , wherein the support frame includes bearings in contact with an inner surface of the bristle belt, allowing the bristle belt to rotate relative to the support frame. 
     
     
         7 . The motorized brush of  claim 1 , wherein the bristle belt includes opposing ends capable of being detached from each other, allowing the bristle belt to be removed from the support frame. 
     
     
         8 . The motorized brush of  claim 1 , wherein the support frame is capable of being detached from the housing or pivoted out of the housing. 
     
     
         9 . The motorized brush of  claim 8 , wherein the support frame includes a hinge at a first end and a locking mechanism at an opposing end. 
     
     
         10 . The motorized brush of  claim 9 , wherein the hinge pivotally couples the support frame to the housing and the locking mechanism allows for selective disengagement and engagement of the support frame to the housing. 
     
     
         11 . The motorized brush of  claim 10 , wherein during disengagement, the support frame is capable of being pivoted out of the housing. 
     
     
         12 . The motorized brush of  claim 1 , comprising a user interface including an on/off actuator and a speed actuator for regulating rotation of the bristle belt relative to the support frame. 
     
     
         13 . The motorized brush of  claim 1 , comprising a motor and a transfer wheel, wherein the motor is configured to rotate the transfer wheel and the transfer wheel is in contact with the bristle belt to rotate the bristle belt relative to the support frame. 
     
     
         14 . The motorized brush of  claim 1 , comprising grip sections on surfaces of the housing, the grip sections providing a high friction surface for holding the housing. 
     
     
         15 . The motorized brush of  claim 1 , comprising a handle extending from the housing. 
     
     
         16 . The motorized brush of  claim 1 , wherein the housing seals electronic components for rotation of the bristle belt in a waterproof manner. 
     
     
         17 . The motorized brush of  claim 1 , wherein the housing includes a depressible surface or actuator for on/off operation of the motorized brush. 
     
     
         18 . A method of operating a motorized brush, the method comprising:
 actuating a bristle belt of a bristle assembly to rotate in a motorized manner relative to a support frame of the bristle assembly;   wherein the bristle assembly is disposed at least partially within a housing.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein the housing defines a segmented structure and the method comprises flexing the segmented structure of the housing to conform the bristle belt to a user's head. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein the support frame defines a segmented structure and the method comprises flexing the segmented structure of the support frame to conform the bristle belt to a user's head.