US3702616A
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Construction for use as a hairdressing tool and as a steam iron
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-23
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Granted: 1972-11-14
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Expires: 1991-03-23
Abstract
Abstract An appliance including an elongate hand-held body having a working head on one end carrying fluid dispensing means, and fluid heating means in the body for heating fluid dispensed, and selectively operable actuating means for determining the type and temperature of fluid dispensed.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman J Mercer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:15
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D20/00; A45D20/48; A45D20/50; A45D1/00; A45D2001/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
A compact appliance comprising: a housing of generally elongate hollow construction; said housing having a front end providing a workhead and a rear end comprising a main body portion, and being adapted to be held in the user''s hand; said workhead including fluid dispensing means; fluid heating means, reservoir means adapted to contain a liquid, and liquid conduit means in said body portion; said conduit means connecting said reservoir means and said fluid dispensing means, and a portion thereof being in juxtaposition with Said fluid heating means such that said liquid is adapted to receive heat from said fluid heating means enabling the dispensing of vapor of said liquid from said dispensing means; blower means including a motor, in said body portion, and adapted for passing air through said body portion to said workhead; means operable for energizing said fluid heating means and adapted to dispense heated or unheated fluid; said fluid heating means disposed rearwardly of said fluid dispensing means, and said blower means disposed adjacent to said fluid heating means; whereby all of said means form a compact assembly in said housing such that said appliance may be conveniently held in the palm of a user''s hand during use of said appliance.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
204 words
A compact appliance comprising: a housing of generally elongate hollow construction; said housing having a front end providing a workhead and a rear end comprising a main body portion, and being adapted to be held in the user''s hand; said workhead including fluid dispensing means; fluid heating means, reservoir means adapted to contain a liquid, and liquid conduit means in said body portion; said conduit means connecting said reservoir means and said fluid dispensing means, and a portion thereof being in juxtaposition with Said fluid heating means such that said liquid is adapted to receive heat from said fluid heating means enabling the dispensing of vapor of said liquid from said dispensing means; blower means including a motor, in said body portion, and adapted for passing air through said body portion to said workhead; means operable for energizing said fluid heating means and adapted to dispense heated or unheated fluid; said fluid heating means disposed rearwardly of said fluid dispensing means, and said blower means disposed adjacent to said fluid heating means; whereby all of said means form a compact assembly in said housing such that said appliance may be conveniently held in the palm of a user''s hand during use of said appliance.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A compact appliance according to claim 1, wherein said blower means is disposed rearwardly of said fluid heating means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A compact appliance according to claim 1, wherein said fluid heating means comprises an electrically operated, heater adapted to heat liquid passing internally therethrough and air passing externally thereabout.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A compact appliance according to claim 1, including means operable for energizing said blower means and independent of said means operable for energizing said fluid heating means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A compact appliance according to claim 1, in combination with pump means associated with said reservoir means for pumping liquid from said reservoir means through said fluid heating means to said fluid dispensing means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A compact appliance according to claim 5, in combination with manually actuable pump operating means extending exteriorly of said main body for actuation by a user.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A compact appliance according to claim 1, in combination with valve means interposed in fluid communication between said reservoir means and fluid dispensing means for selectively opening and closing communication therebetween.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A compact appliance according to claim 7, in combination with manually actuable valve operating means extending exteriorly of said main body for actuation by a user.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
A compact appliance according to claim 1, said workhead comprising a heat conductive plate located for engagement with said vapor, and said fluid dispensing means including ports through said heat conductive plate, for dispensing vapor to a garment being treated by engagement with said plate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
A compact appliance according to claim 1, said workhead further including a hair dressing implement and fluid outlet means for passing fluid proximate to said implement.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
46 words
A compact appliance according to claim 10, said workhead further including outlet means for passing vapor proximate to said implement. 12, A compact appliance according to claim 11, in combination with pump means associated with said reservoir means for pumping liquid through said liquid conduit means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
A compact appliance according to claim 11, in combination with valve means interposed in fluid communication in said liquid conduit means for selectively opening and closing the latter.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-11-14 | 1976-05-15 | 1976-11-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-14 | 1980-05-15 | 1980-11-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-14 | 1984-05-15 | 1984-11-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |