This invention relates to an adjustable mirror system having a plurality of mirrors to enable the user to view the back of his head, the system also having the ability to mount a blow drier and to direct the air stream to the desired location.
In recent years, hair styles for both men and women have become increasingly casual. Women have adopted styles which require a minimum amount of time for care, frequently cutting their hair shorter. On the other hand, men's hair has tended to be worn longer than in the recent past; however, men are not accustomed to spending a great amount of time to fix their hair, and have tended to adopt relatively simple styles. The hand-held, pistol type blow dryer has become extremely popular with both men and women, since it is easily portable and storable, while still being effective in providing rapid drying capability.
With practice, the user of a blow dryer can become quite skillful at styling his hair. By using the proper implements, including brushes and combs of various shapes, curling irons, clips, rollers and the like, and with proper direction and control of the air flow, a variety of styles can be quickly generated. The hand-held dryers are particularly convenient since the air flow can be directed to the precise location desired, and the direction, temperature and force of the air flow can be quickly adjusted by moving the dryer around the user's head.
The main limitation of the pistol-type blow dryer is the necessity of holding the dryer in one hand, leaving only one hand free for brushing or combing. Some users have considerable difficulty in controlling the hair style with only one hand, particularly when a strong stream of air is blowing on the hair. Particular problems are associated with styling the back of the head, since the user cannot see what is happening. Accordingly, it is an object of the invention to combine a blow dryer with a mirror to allow the user freedom to use both hands to style his hair.
It is a further object of the invention to provide an apparatus for mounting a portable pistol-type blow dryer with a mirror, and to provide a conduit for delivering air flow from the dryer to an outlet proximate to the mirror.
It is a further object to provide a system of two mirrors which can enable a user to view the back of his head while using a blow dryer.
It is a further object of the invention to provide apparatus for mounting a portable hair dryer, the apparatus having a pair of adjustable mirrors and a conduit for carrying the air flow to an exit near one of the mirrors.
It is well-known to have a pair of opposing adjustable mirrors spaced apart to enable a user to view sequentially all portions of his hair. For example, Eble et al, U.S. Pat. No. 763,380 shows a mirror having an adjustable bracket which can be mounted on a dresser. The user can swing the mirror into position for use in conjunction with the existing dresser mirror.
Another system is shown in Arroyo et al, U.S. Pat. No. 3,730,612, issued May 1, 1973. This patent discloses a wall-mountable bracket having a vertical bar on which a telescoping arm is adjustably mounted. A removable mirror can be hung on the end of the arm for use with an existing mirror for viewing the back of the head. However, these systems provide only one mirror on the device itself, and make no provision for mounting a hair dryer.