Description
The Inflatable Hair Shampoo Unit is a bed-mounted basin designed to enable shampooing without repositioning the client. It fits into the space normally occupied by a pillow; at shampoo time the pillow is removed and replaced with the basin, preserving bed orientation and reducing movement.
Constructed from white heat-sealed plastic, the basin inflates by mouth to form a semi-circular ring with a flat side that provides neck support. A large drain tube sits at the side, allowing gravity-assisted drainage into a nearby pail. When not in use, the unit folds flat for compact storage.
Sized and shaped like a standard pillow, it integrates with typical bed setups and requires no structural bed alterations. The design supports in-bed hair care for users who are unable to sit upright, including home-care and facility settings.
The device is documented under U.S. Patent D405,226, and emphasizes a straightforward workflow for caregivers during shampoo sessions.