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US3892246A
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Method and apparatus for doing afro hairdos
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-04-04
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Granted: 1975-07-01
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Expires: 1994-04-04
Abstract
Abstract A so-called ''''Afro hairdo'''' (that is, a hairdo in which curly hair stands out from the head) is set in the following manner: Shampooed hair is wetted using oil, such as mineral oil, applied to the hair of a person having relatively curly hair, such as occurs in Black or Negro persons or their descendants; the hair is parted and combed straight down; a stretchable, imperforate cap is placed on the head and adjusted; the hair is allowed to dry or is dried; the cap is removed; the hair is then pulled out so that it stands away from the scalp; and then a comb having greatly elongated teeth is used to further cause the hair to stand straight out from the scalp.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Woodard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 08:34
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A process for styling curly hair comprising the steps of: a. wetting the hair; b. parting the hair and combing it flat against the scalp; c. stretching a stretchable, imperforate cap over all of the hair and adjusting the cap to hold all of the hair in place flat against the scalp; d. drying the hair with the cap in place on the scalp; e. removing the cap; f. combing out the hair so that it stands straight out from the scalp; g. placing a highly elongated comb against the scalp and lifting it straight away from the scalp through the hair and repeating the last step over the entire scalp to give the hair an Afro style.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A process for styling curly hair comprising the steps of: a. wetting the hair; b. parting the hair and combing it flat against the scalp; c. stretching a stretchable, imperforate cap over all of the hair and adjusting the cap to hold all of the hair in place flat against the scalp; d. drying the hair with the cap in place on the scalp; e. removing the cap; f. combing out the hair so that it stands straight out from the scalp; g. placing a highly elongated comb against the scalp and lifting it straight away from the scalp through the hair and repeating the last step over the entire scalp to give the hair an Afro style.
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) | 1978-06-30 | 1978-12-30 | 1979-07-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-30 | 1982-12-30 | 1983-07-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-30 | 1986-12-30 | 1987-07-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |