US3281955A
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Hair dryer bonnet
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1963-11-26
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Granted: 1966-11-01
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Expires: 1983-11-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Joseph H Clark
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:09
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D20/00; A45D20/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
HAIR DRYER BONNET ASSEMBLY COMPRISING: A SUPPORT RING SUBSTANTIALLY LARGER THAN THE HUMAN HEAD; A TORUS OF FLEXIBLE AIR IMPERVIOUS MATERIAL HAVING AN OUTER BOUNDARY SECURED TO SAID RING FOR SAID RING TO HOLD SAID OUTER BOUNDARY TO SAID TORUS AWAY FROM THE HEAD OF THE USER AND AN INNER BOUNDARY DEFINING A FLEXIBLE HEAD ENGAGING BAND; AN AIR INLET IN THE LOWER WAL OF SAID TORUS POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID RING AND SAID BAND; SAID INLET BEING ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO A SOURCE OF DRYING AIR; A PLURALITY OF AIR JET OPENINGS IN THE UPPER SURFACE OF SAID TORUS TO DISCHARGE AIR GENERALLY UPWARDLY THROUGH THE HAIR OF THE USER; FLEXIBLE BONNET MEANS SECURED TO THE OUTER PORTION OF SAID TORUS AND EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM SAID TORUS TO CONFINE TO AIR TO THE PROXIMITY OF THE HEAD; AND AIR OUTLET MEANS FORMED IN SAID BONNET MEANS FOR ALLOWING THE ESCAPE OF THE MOISTURE-LADEN AIR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
HAIR DRYER BONNET ASSEMBLY COMPRISING: A SUPPORT RING SUBSTANTIALLY LARGER THAN THE HUMAN HEAD; A TORUS OF FLEXIBLE AIR IMPERVIOUS MATERIAL HAVING AN OUTER BOUNDARY SECURED TO SAID RING FOR SAID RING TO HOLD SAID OUTER BOUNDARY TO SAID TORUS AWAY FROM THE HEAD OF THE USER AND AN INNER BOUNDARY DEFINING A FLEXIBLE HEAD ENGAGING BAND; AN AIR INLET IN THE LOWER WAL OF SAID TORUS POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID RING AND SAID BAND; SAID INLET BEING ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO A SOURCE OF DRYING AIR; A PLURALITY OF AIR JET OPENINGS IN THE UPPER SURFACE OF SAID TORUS TO DISCHARGE AIR GENERALLY UPWARDLY THROUGH THE HAIR OF THE USER; FLEXIBLE BONNET MEANS SECURED TO THE OUTER PORTION OF SAID TORUS AND EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM SAID TORUS TO CONFINE TO AIR TO THE PROXIMITY OF THE HEAD; AND AIR OUTLET MEANS FORMED IN SAID BONNET MEANS FOR ALLOWING THE ESCAPE OF THE MOISTURE-LADEN AIR.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-10-31 | 1970-05-02 | 1970-11-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-31 | 1974-05-02 | 1974-11-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-31 | 1978-05-02 | 1978-11-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |