US3814112A
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Grooming implements
Assignee: TUP
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Filing: 1972-07-26
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Granted: 1974-06-04
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Expires: 1992-07-26
Abstract
Abstract A hair pick has smooth teeth of rounded transverse cross-section lying in a common arcuate plane, which taken together define no constrictions between themselves or with the integral back, which latter can possess one or more smooth transverse grooves so as to fit securely within a complementarily shaped carrying case.
Inventors
- 👤 E Tupper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:54
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D24/00; A45D24/04; A45D24/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A hair grooming device comprising (1) a hair pick having a back and a plurality of parallel teeth each tapering to a blunt point and formed integrally with said back and extending generally at right angles therefrom, a. said back being thicker than the average tooth thickness and having at least one smooth groove extending longitudinally throughout the length of said pick, b. each individual tooth having a substantially circular crosssection, having a smooth surface free from crimping edges, and being curved so that all the said teeth lie in a common arcuate plane, c. all the teeth taken together defining smooth unconstricted regions between themselves and between any tooth and the integral back; in combination with, 2 an arcuate case for carrying said hair pick, said case being inwardly deformed at an upper portion thereof to conform with the shape of said smooth groove so as to hold said pick securely.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A hair grooming device comprising (1) a hair pick having a back and a plurality of parallel teeth each tapering to a blunt point and formed integrally with said back and extending generally at right angles therefrom, a. said back being thicker than the average tooth thickness and having at least one smooth groove extending longitudinally throughout the length of said pick, b. each individual tooth having a substantially circular crosssection, having a smooth surface free from crimping edges, and being curved so that all the said teeth lie in a common arcuate plane, c. all the teeth taken together defining smooth unconstricted regions between themselves and between any tooth and the integral back; in combination with, 2 an arcuate case for carrying said hair pick, said case being inwardly deformed at an upper portion thereof to conform with the shape of said smooth groove so as to hold said pick securely.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A hair pick as claimed in claim 1 from 2 to 4 inches wide and from 2 to 4 inches long, having from 1 1/2 to 3 teeth per inch of length and having teeth from 1 to 3 inches in length.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
106 words
A hair pick comprising a back and a plurality of parallel teeth each tapering to a blunt point and formed integrally with said back and extending generally at right angles therefrom, said back being thicker than the average tooth thickness and having at least one smooth groove extending longitudinally throughout the length of said pick, each individual tooth having a substantially circular cross-section, having a smooth surface free from crimping edges, and being curved so that all the said teeth lie in a common arcuate plane, all the teeth taken together defining smooth unconstricted regions between themselves and between any tooth and the integral back. inches
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
106 words
A hair pick comprising a back and a plurality of parallel teeth each tapering to a blunt point and formed integrally with said back and extending generally at right angles therefrom, said back being thicker than the average tooth thickness and having at least one smooth groove extending longitudinally throughout the length of said pick, each individual tooth having a substantially circular cross-section, having a smooth surface free from crimping edges, and being curved so that all the said teeth lie in a common arcuate plane, all the teeth taken together defining smooth unconstricted regions between themselves and between any tooth and the integral back. inches
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) | 1977-06-03 | 1977-12-03 | 1978-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-03 | 1981-12-03 | 1982-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-03 | 1985-12-03 | 1986-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |