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US3860174A
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Hair dryer nozzle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-12-10
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Granted: 1975-01-14
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Expires: 1993-12-10
Abstract
Abstract A blower nozzle for a hair dryer incorporating a deflector hinged to the nozzle and spaced from a restricted, forward opening in the nozzle whereby at least a portion of the air passing through the nozzle may be selectively deflected to the right or left.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel Cercone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:38
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D20/00; A45D20/04; A45D20/08; A45D20/10; A45D20/12; A45D20/122
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A blower nozzle adapted to fit on a hand dryer for hair comprising a cylindrical portion connected to the outlet of said hand dryer, a nozzle portion connected to said cylindrical portion and having converging opposite side walls terminating in an elongated restricted opening, and a deflector carried on said nozzle portion and adapted to deflect air passing through said reStricted opening to the right or left of said opening, said deflector comprising a baffle having a first portion extending along said opening and spaced therefrom, and portions at the ends of said first portion at substantially right angles thereto and hinged to said nozzle portion whereby the deflector may be rotated about its hinged connection to the nozzle portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A blower nozzle adapted to fit on a hand dryer for hair comprising a cylindrical portion connected to the outlet of said hand dryer, a nozzle portion connected to said cylindrical portion and having converging opposite side walls terminating in an elongated restricted opening, and a deflector carried on said nozzle portion and adapted to deflect air passing through said reStricted opening to the right or left of said opening, said deflector comprising a baffle having a first portion extending along said opening and spaced therefrom, and portions at the ends of said first portion at substantially right angles thereto and hinged to said nozzle portion whereby the deflector may be rotated about its hinged connection to the nozzle portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The blower nozzle of claim 1 including openings in said first portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The blower nozzle of claim 1 wherein said first portion is flat.
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) | 1978-01-13 | 1978-07-15 | 1979-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-13 | 1982-07-15 | 1983-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-13 | 1986-07-15 | 1987-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |