ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 16 -- United States Patent no. 12,668,962, issued on June 30.
"Hair capture devices" was invented by Jamel Patton (Boca Raton, Fla.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A loose hair capture or entrapment device designed to be especially effective in showers is disclosed. The device easily and safely captures and retains loose hair, which can be later readily removed and disposed. The device is meant to provide a means for preventing loose hair from falling into and clogging shower and tub drains. The device has a plurality of substantially opposing flexible pillars with a space or gap separating the opposing pillar ends. The plurality of opposing pillars may be tilted or angle...