Abstract

A wearable device for repelling head-lice is disclosed comprising a fastener for holding the device in contact with head-hair, and a container attached to the device, the container is adapted to hold an absorbent material out of contact with the head hair. The absorbent material may be suitable to absorb a lice-repellent material, and to release the lice-repellent in the form of gas.

IPC Classes  ?

• A45D 8/14 - Hair grips, i.e. elastic single-piece two-limbed grips
• A45D 8/20 - Hair clamps, i.e. elastic multi-part clamps the parts of which are pivotally connected between their ends
• A45D 8/24 - Hair clasps, i.e. multi-part clasps with pivotal connection of parts at their ends
• A45D 8/34 - Hair-braid holdersHair-plait holders
• A01N 25/08 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing solids as carriers or diluents
• A01N 25/18 - Vapour or smoke emitting compositions with delayed or sustained release
• A01N 65/22 - Lamiaceae or Labiatae [Mint family], e.g. thyme, rosemary, skullcap, selfheal, lavender, perilla, pennyroyal, peppermint or spearmint