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US3929142A
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Hair vacuum with stripping clasp
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-10-03
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Granted: 1975-12-30
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Expires: 1994-10-03
Abstract
Abstract A hair vacuum with a stripping clasp is disclosed comprising a base to which is connected a vacuum source, a handle for manipulating the vacuum, a vacuum head communicating with the base and a stripping clasp moveably attached to the base arranged to be moved against the vacuum head to strip or clean hair passed between the clasp and the vacuum head.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward M Carfi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:54
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D24/00; A45D24/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
A hair vacuum with a stripping clasp comprisIng in combination: a hollow base adapted to receive a vacuum source; an elongated tubular vacuum head attached to said base and in communication with said vacuum source through said base and adapted to receive stripping attachment; said vacuum head having at least one vacuum inlet aperature; a handle attached to said base for manipulating said hair vacuum; an elongated stripping clasp pivotally attached to said base such that said clasp may be moved into close proximity to said vacuum head and said vacuum inlet aperature; a handle attached to said stripping clasp for manipulating said stripping clasp relative to said vacuum head in a scissors-like movement; a lining of a soft material on the inside of said stripping clasp; an elongated tubular stripping attachment for said vacuum head having a plurality vacuum inlet aperatures arranged to communicate with said vacuum head inlet aperature; said aperatures of said elongated tubular attachment fabricated of a soft, flexible material comprising triangular grooves transverse the longitudinal axis of said attachment wherein the cross-sectional profile of said grooves progressively increases from the inner longitudinal extremity of said attachment to the outer longitudinal extremity of said attachment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
A hair vacuum with a stripping clasp comprisIng in combination: a hollow base adapted to receive a vacuum source; an elongated tubular vacuum head attached to said base and in communication with said vacuum source through said base and adapted to receive stripping attachment; said vacuum head having at least one vacuum inlet aperature; a handle attached to said base for manipulating said hair vacuum; an elongated stripping clasp pivotally attached to said base such that said clasp may be moved into close proximity to said vacuum head and said vacuum inlet aperature; a handle attached to said stripping clasp for manipulating said stripping clasp relative to said vacuum head in a scissors-like movement; a lining of a soft material on the inside of said stripping clasp; an elongated tubular stripping attachment for said vacuum head having a plurality vacuum inlet aperatures arranged to communicate with said vacuum head inlet aperature; said aperatures of said elongated tubular attachment fabricated of a soft, flexible material comprising triangular grooves transverse the longitudinal axis of said attachment wherein the cross-sectional profile of said grooves progressively increases from the inner longitudinal extremity of said attachment to the outer longitudinal extremity of said attachment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further including: a plurality of bristles secured at one end thereof in said tubular attachment and extending vertically upwards therefrom to provide additional stripping capability.
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) | 1978-12-29 | 1979-06-30 | 1979-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-29 | 1983-06-30 | 1983-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-29 | 1987-06-30 | 1987-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |