US3721250A
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Mist applicator comb
Assignee: P&G Hair Care Holding Inc
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Filing: 1971-04-16
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Granted: 1973-03-20
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Expires: 1991-04-16
Abstract
Abstract The subject invention relates to a comb having a handle in which is situated a reservoir for water or other liquid and having means for spraying the fluid from the reservoir directly on the hair while combing. Also provided is a hot air generating system which allows hot air to be blown on the hair while the comb is being used. The heater of the hot air generating system may be used to heat the fluid which is sprayed directly on the hair.
Inventors
- 👤 H Walter
- 👤 H Levine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:46
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D24/00; A45D24/22; A45D24/28; A45D20/00; A45D20/48; A45D20/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
267 words
A comb comprising: a. a hollow handle suitable for hand use having a combing head attached thereto, the interior of said handle and combing head defining a passage having an air inlet located in the handle and an air outlet located in the combing head; b. a fluid reservoir located in the interior passage and being fillable from the exterior of the handle; c. a pump in communication with the reservoir by means of a tube and a valve which allow fluid to be withdrawn from the reservoir, said pump having an outlet valve which allows the fluid withdrawn from the reservoir to be directed toward the combing head when the pump is actuated; d. a nozzle constructed to emit an atomized spray communicating by means of a tube with the outlet valve of the pump, to receive the fluid directed therefrom and to emit said fluid in a spray onto the surface of the hair being combed; e. an electrical resistance heating element mounted in said passage in a position in the vicinity of the tube connecting the pump to the nozzle in order to heat the fluid passing through said tube; f. an electric motor having an impellar attached thereto for free rotation thereof when the motor is energized, mounted in the passage in a position that allows the rotation of the impellar to draw air in through the passage inlet and to blow the air over the heating element and outward through the passage outlet over the hair being combed; and g. control means for operating the blower motor, and the heating element simultaneously.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
267 words
A comb comprising: a. a hollow handle suitable for hand use having a combing head attached thereto, the interior of said handle and combing head defining a passage having an air inlet located in the handle and an air outlet located in the combing head; b. a fluid reservoir located in the interior passage and being fillable from the exterior of the handle; c. a pump in communication with the reservoir by means of a tube and a valve which allow fluid to be withdrawn from the reservoir, said pump having an outlet valve which allows the fluid withdrawn from the reservoir to be directed toward the combing head when the pump is actuated; d. a nozzle constructed to emit an atomized spray communicating by means of a tube with the outlet valve of the pump, to receive the fluid directed therefrom and to emit said fluid in a spray onto the surface of the hair being combed; e. an electrical resistance heating element mounted in said passage in a position in the vicinity of the tube connecting the pump to the nozzle in order to heat the fluid passing through said tube; f. an electric motor having an impellar attached thereto for free rotation thereof when the motor is energized, mounted in the passage in a position that allows the rotation of the impellar to draw air in through the passage inlet and to blow the air over the heating element and outward through the passage outlet over the hair being combed; and g. control means for operating the blower motor, and the heating element simultaneously.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
166 words
A comb comprising: a. a hollow handle suitable for hand use having a combing head attached thereto; b. a fluid reservoir mounted within the handle having an inlet and an outlet, said inlet providing means which allows said reservoir to be filled from the exterior of the handle and said outlet having a length of flexible tubing attached thereto and extending into the interior of the reservoir, said tubing being weighted at its interior end such that the end remains emersed in the fluid in spite of the orientation of said reservoir; c. a pump in communication with the reservoir outlet to withdraw fluid from the reservoir and force it towards the combing head; d. a nozzle communicating with the pump to receive the fluid forced therefrom and to direct said fluid outward onto the surface of the hair being combed; and e. heater means to heat the fluid before it reaches the nozzle so that a hot spray of fluid is emitted from the nozzle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
166 words
A comb comprising: a. a hollow handle suitable for hand use having a combing head attached thereto; b. a fluid reservoir mounted within the handle having an inlet and an outlet, said inlet providing means which allows said reservoir to be filled from the exterior of the handle and said outlet having a length of flexible tubing attached thereto and extending into the interior of the reservoir, said tubing being weighted at its interior end such that the end remains emersed in the fluid in spite of the orientation of said reservoir; c. a pump in communication with the reservoir outlet to withdraw fluid from the reservoir and force it towards the combing head; d. a nozzle communicating with the pump to receive the fluid forced therefrom and to direct said fluid outward onto the surface of the hair being combed; and e. heater means to heat the fluid before it reaches the nozzle so that a hot spray of fluid is emitted from the nozzle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
189 words
A comb comprising: a. a hollow handle suitable for hand use having a combing head attached thereto; b. a fluid reservoir mounted within the handle having an inlet and an outlet, said inlet providing means which allow said reservoir to be filled from the exterior of the handle and said outlet having a length of flexible tubing attached thereto and extending into the interior of the reservoir, said tubing being weighted at its interior end such that the end remains emersed in the fluid in spite of the orientation of said reservoir; c. a pump in communication with the reservoir to withdraw fluid from the reservoir and force it towards the combing head; d. a nozzle communicating with the pump to receive the fluid forced therefrom and to direct said fluid outward onto the surface of the hair being combed; e. heater means to heat the fluid before it reaches the nozzle so that a hot spray of fluid is emitted from the nozzle; and f. blower means mounted in the hollow handle for creating a flow of air from within the handle outward over the hair being combed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
189 words
A comb comprising: a. a hollow handle suitable for hand use having a combing head attached thereto; b. a fluid reservoir mounted within the handle having an inlet and an outlet, said inlet providing means which allow said reservoir to be filled from the exterior of the handle and said outlet having a length of flexible tubing attached thereto and extending into the interior of the reservoir, said tubing being weighted at its interior end such that the end remains emersed in the fluid in spite of the orientation of said reservoir; c. a pump in communication with the reservoir to withdraw fluid from the reservoir and force it towards the combing head; d. a nozzle communicating with the pump to receive the fluid forced therefrom and to direct said fluid outward onto the surface of the hair being combed; e. heater means to heat the fluid before it reaches the nozzle so that a hot spray of fluid is emitted from the nozzle; and f. blower means mounted in the hollow handle for creating a flow of air from within the handle outward over the hair being combed.
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) | 1976-03-19 | 1976-09-18 | 1977-03-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-19 | 1980-09-18 | 1981-03-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-19 | 1984-09-18 | 1985-03-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |