US3586820A
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Hair curler heater
Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co Ltd
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Filing: 1969-07-01
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Granted: 1971-06-22
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Expires: 1989-07-01
Abstract
Abstract A hair curler including a case with a lid in which a heater board is provided having a number of heater rods on which the curlers are placed. With the lid of the case closed, the rods and curlers thereon lie in a generally horizontal position. When the lid is open, the heater board is moved raising the heater rods and curlers to a generally vertical position for use. Opening of the lid also actuates a switching means to supply current to the heater board.
Inventors
- 👤 Kiyoshi Yamanaka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:06
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D4/00; A45D4/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A hair curler bobbin heater comprising a container having a bottom section including a bottom wall and a lid section, means for hingedly mounting said lid section to said bottom section, a heating board having an electric heating element and a number of elongated heating members for holding hair curler bobbins thereon mounted on said board, means for pivotally mounting said heating board within said container and moving means actuated by the movement of said lid to move said heating board from a first inoperative position with the heating members being disposed within said container in a position substantially parallel to the container bottom wall when said lid is closed to a second operative position wherein said heater members extend out of said container into a substantially vertical position wherein bobbins may be placed on or removed from the members when said lid is opened.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A hair curler bobbin heater comprising a container having a bottom section including a bottom wall and a lid section, means for hingedly mounting said lid section to said bottom section, a heating board having an electric heating element and a number of elongated heating members for holding hair curler bobbins thereon mounted on said board, means for pivotally mounting said heating board within said container and moving means actuated by the movement of said lid to move said heating board from a first inoperative position with the heating members being disposed within said container in a position substantially parallel to the container bottom wall when said lid is closed to a second operative position wherein said heater members extend out of said container into a substantially vertical position wherein bobbins may be placed on or removed from the members when said lid is opened.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A curler bobbin heater as in claim 1 further comprising switch means connected to said heating element, means for automatically opening said switch means as the lid is closed and automatically closing said switch means as the lid is opened.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A hair curler bobbin heater as in claim 1 wherein when said heating board is in said first position the heating board and any curlers thereon are stored in an inoperative position within said container bottom section wherein the curlers cannot be removed from the heating members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A hair curler bobbin heater as in claim 1 wherein the thickness of said container is less than the height of a heating member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A hair curler bobbin heater as in claim 1 wherein said moving means includes a linkage between said lid and said heating board, said linkage being connected to said heating board and being moved upon opening and closing of the lid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
A hair curler bobbin heater as in claim 5 further comprising first actuating means on said lid to engage and moved said linkage in a first direction when said lid is closed, and second actuating means on said lid to engage and move said linkage in a second direction when said lid is opened.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
A hair curler bobbin heater as in claim 1 wherein said bottom section of said container is formed with a first plurality of recesses each of which is shaped and located to accept a corresponding hair curler bobbin on a heating member as the heating board is disposed in said first position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
53 words
A hair curler bobbin heater as in claim 7 wherein said bottom section is also formed with a second plurality of recesses adjacent said first plurality of recesses to hold extra hair curler bobbins, and a partition wall between the portions of said bottom section defining said first and second plurality of recesses.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-06-21 | 1974-12-21 | 1975-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-21 | 1978-12-21 | 1979-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-21 | 1982-12-21 | 1983-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |