US20160192756A1

US20160192756A1 - Portable Salon System

Info

Publication number: US20160192756A1
Application number: US14/990,675
Authority: US
Inventors: Pat Patton
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2015-01-07
Filing date: 2016-01-07
Publication date: 2016-07-07

Abstract

The portable salon system is a salon system which is able to be quickly and efficiently set up in the residence of a hairstylist or a client of a hairstylist. The portable salon system includes a hydraulic chair, a sink base cabinet and a workstation which are positioned on a personal floor space designated area for the hairstylist to perform their trade. A shampoo sink is mounted onto the sink base cabinet to allow the hairstylist to wash and prepare a client's hair for the styling procedure. The client positions themselves in the hydraulic chair to allow the hairstylist to maneuver around as well as raise and lower the client in order to comfortably manipulate the client's hair. The workstation provides storage as well as a surface for hair care products to be placed between uses or stored when the hair styling procedure is complete.

Description

The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 62/100,665 filed on Jan. 7, 2015.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to a portable salon system. More specifically, the present invention relates to a hair salon system with full salon amenities is able to be quickly setup for hair stylists that wish to work out of their home or a client's home.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Traditionally, a person visits a hair salon in order to have their hair shortened, styled or dyed professionally. Some hair salons require a hair stylist to rent stations while some others take a portion of the stylist's earnings in order to cover the cost of operation. Thus, the earning potential of the hair stylist is reduced or the client pays the hairstylist more than acceptable rates for services as the price for the service is increased to compensate for covering the cost of the hair salon's operation.
The present invention is a portable salon system which a hairstylist is able to set up in their home, a client's home or anywhere the present invention has access to an external power supply or external water supply. The present invention allows for the reduction of rental costs or the inflation of prices for the cost of a hair salon's operations as the hairstylist is able to use personal space for the operation of their trade. Thus, the hairstylist is able to retain all profits for their services.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a detailed view for the hydraulic chair of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a detailed view of the sink base cabinet of the present invention with the shampoo sink removed.

FIG. 4 is a detailed view of the workstation of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic view for the fluid connections of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic view for the electrical connections of the present invention.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
The present invention is a portable salon system for hairstylists to practice their trade. The present invention allows a hairstylist to perform their trade in their home or a client's home. By not needing to be located in a hair salon, the hairstylist is able to retain profits and schedule clients at times which are more convenient for both the hairstylist and the client. The present invention provides full salon amenities while being easy to set up and to be transported.
In accordance to FIG. 1, the present invention comprises a hydraulic chair 1, a shampoo sink 2, a sink base cabinet 3, a workstation 4, a mirror 5, and a personal floor space 6. The hydraulic chair 1 allows a client to be seated and the hairstylist to maneuver about the client as the hairstylist is manipulating the client's hair. The shampoo sink 2 allows the hairstylist to wash and prepare the client's hair for a hair styling procedure. The shampoo sink 2 is mounted onto the sink base cabinet 3. The sink base cabinet 3 supports the shampoo sink 2 and allows for shampoo, conditioner, towels, etc. to be stored within the sink base cabinet 3. The workstation 4 provides a place to rest and store hair styling tools and hair products. The personal floor space 6 is the area which the hairstylist uses to maneuver about the hydraulic chair 1 and access the shampoo sink 2, the sink base cabinet 3, and the workstation 4. The hydraulic chair 1, the sink base cabinet 3, and the workstation 4 are positioned onto and across the personal floor space 6 in accordance to the hairstylist's personal preference to quickly interact with each. The sink base cabinet 3 and the workstation 4 are positioned about the hydraulic chair 1. As the client occupies the hydraulic chair 1 during a hair styling procedure, the hydraulic chair 1 is preferably centrally positioned near the center of the personal floor space 6 in order to have quick access to the shampoo sink 2, the sink base cabinet 3, and the workstation 4.
In accordance to FIG. 4, the workstation 4 comprises a plurality of storage units 7 and a tabletop 8. The plurality of storage units 7 allows for hair care products and devices to be stored within, while the tabletop 8 allows for a surface to place hair care products and devices between uses. The tabletop 8 is mounted on the plurality of storage units 7, opposite to the personal floor space 6. The mirror 5 is perpendicularly and adjacently connected to the tabletop 8, opposite to the plurality of storage units 7. A reflective surface 27 of the mirror 5 is oriented towards the hydraulic chair 1, as shown in FIG. 1. The mirror 5 allows the hairstylist to view the client's hair from a distance to assess if any more manipulations need to be made to the client's hair. The client can utilize the mirror 5 in order to assess how content they are with the services provided by the hairstylist.
In accordance to the preferred embodiment, the plurality of storage units 7 comprises at least one cabinet 9, at least one drawer 10 and at least one cubby 11. The at least one cabinet 9, the at least one drawer 10, and the at least one cubby 11 allow the hairstylist to separate hair care products and devices according to the hairstylist's preference. The at least one drawer 10 is preferred to be positioned adjacent to the tabletop 8. The at least one cabinet 9 is positioned between the at least one drawer 10 and the personal floor space 6. The at least one cubby 11 is similarly positioned between the at least one drawer 10 and the personal floor space 6. The at least one cabinet 9 is adjacent to the at least one cubby 11. This configuration allows the hairstylist to easily access each of the at least one cabinet 9, the at least one drawer 10 and the at least one cubby 11.
In some embodiments of the present invention, the present inventions comprises a plurality of shelves 12. The plurality of shelves 12 provides additional space to place hair care products and devices. The plurality of shelves 12 is positioned onto the tabletop 8, adjacent to the mirror 5, in order to quickly acquire or place hair care products or devices on the plurality of shelves 12 between uses or for display.
In accordance to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the hydraulic chair 1 comprises a chair seat 13, a chair base 14, and an adjustable elevation mechanism 15 as shown in FIG. 2. The chair base 14 supports the chair seat 13 and, subsequently, a client seated on the chair seat 13. The chair base 14 is situated upon the personal floor space 6. The adjustable elevation mechanism 15 is connected adjacent to the chair base 14, opposite the personal floor space 6. The adjustable elevation mechanism 15 is preferred to be a hydraulic pump. The adjustable elevation mechanism 15 allows the hairstylist is able to raise and lower the chair seat 13 away from the chair base 14 in order to position a client's head at a preferred position to manipulate the client's hair. The chair seat 13 is connected adjacent to the adjustable elevation mechanism 15, opposite to the chair base 14.
In accordance to some embodiments of the present invention, the present invention comprises a countertop 16 as shown in FIG. 3. The countertop 16 provides an additional surface for the hairstylist to place hair care products or devices for the sink base cabinet 3. The sink base cabinet 3 further comprises a sink receiving top 17 and a raised rear panel 18. The sink receiving top 17 allows for the shampoo sink 2 to be inset and secured to the sink base cabinet 3. The sink receiving top 17 is positioned opposite to the personal floor space 6 along the sink base cabinet 3. The raised rear panel 18 allows the countertop 16 to be offset from sink receiving top 17. The raised rear panel 18 is opposite to the hydraulic chair 1 about the sink base cabinet 3, adjacent to the sink receiving top 17. The countertop 16 is hingedly and adjacently connected along the raised rear panel 18, opposite to the sink receiving top 17. Thus, the countertop 16 is able to rotate about the hinged connection to the raised rear panel 18 to access the shampoo sink 2 or to support hair care products or devices.
In some embodiments of the present invention, the present invention comprises a pair of legs 19. The pair of legs 19 provide support for the countertop 16 as the countertop 16 is positioned. In the operative position, the countertop 16 is positioned adjacent to the shampoo sink 2, opposite to the sink receiving top 17. The pair of legs 19 is positioned opposite to the rear raised panel across the countertop 16. The pair of legs 19 are positioned opposite to each other along the countertop 16. The pair of legs 19 are positioned normal to the countertop 16 towards the sink-receiving top. This configuration provides support for the countertop 16 as weight is placed on the countertop 16 in the operative position.
As to provide full amenities of a traditional salon, the present invention comprises an external water source 20, as detailed in FIG. 5. The external water source 20 provides a flow of water which the hairstylist uses to wash a client's hair. The shampoo sink 2 comprises a water inlet 21. The water inlet 21 is in fluid communication with the external water source 20 such that the shampoo sink 2 is able to receive the flow of water in order for the hairstylist to wash the client's hair.
In some embodiments of the present invention, the present invention comprises an electrical junction 22, an external power source 23 and a plurality of hair care devices 26, in accordance to FIG. 6. The external power source 23 provides electricity to the present invention. The present invention further comprises an electrical inlet 24 and plurality of electrical outlets 25 in order to receive and output electricity for the operation of the plurality of hair care devices 26. The plurality of hair care devices 26 includes, but is not limited to, hair dryers, curling irons, hair straighteners, etc. The electrical junction 22 is integrated into the workstation 4. The electrical inlet 24 is electrically connected to the external power source 23. The plurality of electrical outlets 25 is electrically connected to the electrical inlet 24 through the electrical junction 22 in order to disperse electrical power evenly to each of the plurality of electrical outlets 25. In some embodiments for the plurality of electrical outlets 25, the plurality of electrical outlets 25 is externally mounted on the plurality of storage units 7. In some other embodiments for the plurality of electrical outlets 25, the plurality of electrical outlets 25 is internally mounted on the plurality of storage units 7. In still other embodiments for the plurality of electrical outlets 25, the plurality of electrical outlets 25 is mounted onto the tabletop 8. Each of these embodiments allows for the hairstylist to easy access the plurality of electrical outlets 25 to be coupled with the plurality of hair care devices 26. The plurality of hair care devices 26 is coupled with a selected electrical outlet from the plurality of electrical outlets 25, such that a hair care device of the plurality from hair care devices 26 can draw power to operate the hair care device.
Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A portable salon system comprises:

a hydraulic chair;

a shampoo sink;

a sink base cabinet;

a workstation;

a mirror;

a personal floor space;

the workstation comprises a plurality of storage units and a tabletop;

the hydraulic chair, the sink base cabinet, and the workstation being positioned onto and across the personal floor space;

the shampoo sink being mounted onto the sink base cabinet;

the sink base cabinet and the workstation being positioned about the hydraulic chair;

the tabletop being mounted on the plurality of storage units, opposite to the personal floor space;

the mirror being perpendicularly and adjacently connected to the tabletop, opposite to the plurality of storage units; and

a reflective surface of the mirror being oriented towards the hydraulic chair.

2. The portable salon system, as claimed in claim 1, comprises:

the plurality of storage units comprises at least one cabinet, at least one drawer and at least one cubby;

the at least one drawer being positioned adjacent to the tabletop;

the at least one cabinet being positioned between the at least one drawer and the personal floor space;

the at least one cubby being positioned between the at least one drawer and the personal floor space; and

the at least one cabinet being adjacent to the at least one cubby.

3. The portable salon system, as claimed in claim 1, comprises:

a plurality of shelves; and

the plurality of shelves being positioned onto the tabletop, adjacent to the mirror.

4. The portable salon system, as claimed in claim 1, comprises:

the hydraulic chair comprises a chair seat, a chair base, and an adjustable elevation mechanism;

the chair base being situated upon the personal floor space;

the adjustable elevation mechanism being connected adjacent to the chair base, opposite the personal floor space; and

the chair seat being connected adjacent to the adjustable elevation mechanism, opposite to the chair base.

5. The portable salon system, as claimed in claim 1, comprises:

a countertop;

the sink base cabinet comprises a sink receiving top and a raised rear panel;

the sink receiving top being positioned opposite to the personal floor space along the sink base cabinet;

the raised rear panel being positioned opposite to the hydraulic chair about the sink base cabinet, adjacent the sink receiving top; and

the countertop being hingedly and adjacently connected along the raised rear panel, opposite to the sink receiving top.

6. The portable salon system, as claimed in claim 5, comprises:

a pair of legs;

the counter top being positioned adjacent to the shampoo sink, opposite to the sink receiving top;

the pair of legs being positioned opposite to the rear raised panel across the countertop;

the pair of legs being positioned opposite to each other along the countertop; and

the pair of legs being positioned normal to the countertop towards the sink-receiving top.

7. The portable salon system, as claimed in claim 1, comprises:

an external water source;

the shampoo sink comprises a water inlet; and

the water inlet being in fluid communication with the external water source.

8. The portable salon system, as claimed in claim 1, comprises:

an electrical junction;

an external power source;

an electrical inlet;

a plurality of electrical outlets;

the electrical junction being integrated into the workstation;

the electrical inlet being electrically connected to the external electrical source; and

the plurality of electrical outlets being electrically connected to the electrical inlet through the electrical junction.

9. The portable salon system, as claimed in claim 8, comprises:

the plurality of electrical outlets being externally mounted on the plurality of storage units.

10. The portable salon system, as claimed in claim 8, comprises:

the plurality of electrical outlets being internally mounted within the plurality of storage units.

11. The portable salon system, as claimed in claim 8, comprises:

the plurality of electrical outlets being mounted onto the tabletop.

12. The portable salon system, as claimed in claim 8, comprises:

a plurality of hair care devices; and

the plurality of hair care devices being coupled with a selected electrical outlet from the plurality of electrical outlets.

13. A portable salon system comprises:

a hydraulic chair;

a shampoo sink;

a sink base cabinet;

a workstation;

a mirror;

a personal floor space;

a countertop;

a pair of legs;

the workstation comprises a plurality of storage units and a tabletop;

the sink base cabinet comprises a sink receiving top and a raised rear panel;

the shampoo sink being mounted onto the sink base cabinet;

the mirror being perpendicularly and adjacently connected to the tabletop, opposite to the plurality of storage units;

a reflective surface of the mirror being oriented towards the hydraulic chair;

the raised rear panel being positioned opposite to the hydraulic chair about the sink base cabinet, adjacent the sink receiving top;

the countertop being hingedly and adjacently connected along the raised rear panel, opposite to the sink receiving top;

14. The portable salon system, as claimed in claim 13, comprises: