ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 15 -- United States Patent no. 12,599,214, issued on April 14.
"Itch pick device" was invented by Kareen Knapp (St. Petersburg, Fla.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A hair pick device is disclosed that provides itch relief to a user's scalp while he/she is wearing different hairstyles. The device is a pick-like tool with the ability to maneuver through hairdos including dreads, braids, weaves, and wigs to scratch the scalp without ruining the hairstyle. The hair pick device comprises a body component that is configured in a cylindrical shape that may be solid or hollow. If hollow, the body component would also comprise a chamber, allowing the user to insert conditioners ...