US3972075A
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Hair stylist's haircutting helmet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-04-21
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Granted: 1976-08-03
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Expires: 1995-04-21
Abstract
Abstract A hair stylist's haircutting helmet comprising a headpiece shaped to conform to and fit over the human head, the headpiece being provided with a plurality of openings to which vacuum suction may be applied in order to draw the underlying hair up through the openings so that it may be uniformly cut and shaped using the helmet as a guide to same. A method for vacuum suction haircutting to achieve a uniform cut and shape.
Inventors
- 👤 Constantino J. Alevras
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 00:15
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A45; A45D; A45D4/00; A45D4/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A hair stylist's haircutting helmet which comprises a head piece adaptable to and shaped to conform to and fit over the head and hair, said headpiece being further provided with a plurality of variously directed, uniformly spaced openings through which a suction force may be applied to said hair so that it is forceably drawn up and through the openings thereby freeing said hair for cutting and wherein said head piece further comprises a rounded top portion, a pair of opposing inwardly curved lateral sides, a front portion and a rear portion, said front portion being shorter than said rear portion, said rounded top being further provided with a plurality of horizontally oriented rectangular shaped openings, said lateral sides, front and rear portions being further provided with a plurality of vertically oriented circumferential spaced, rectangular shaped openings, and said rear portion being still further provided with a longitudinally oriented, elongated, rectangularly shaped slot all of through which openings said hair may be drawn.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A hair stylist's haircutting helmet which comprises a head piece adaptable to and shaped to conform to and fit over the head and hair, said headpiece being further provided with a plurality of variously directed, uniformly spaced openings through which a suction force may be applied to said hair so that it is forceably drawn up and through the openings thereby freeing said hair for cutting and wherein said head piece further comprises a rounded top portion, a pair of opposing inwardly curved lateral sides, a front portion and a rear portion, said front portion being shorter than said rear portion, said rounded top being further provided with a plurality of horizontally oriented rectangular shaped openings, said lateral sides, front and rear portions being further provided with a plurality of vertically oriented circumferential spaced, rectangular shaped openings, and said rear portion being still further provided with a longitudinally oriented, elongated, rectangularly shaped slot all of through which openings said hair may be drawn.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
82 words
A helmet according to claim 1 wherein said headpiece is transversely divided along a mid-line running from front to rear forming two halves, a hinge also being provided, said hinge further comprising two hinge leads, one hinge lead being connected to one of said halves, the other hinge lead being connected to the other of said halves so that said helmet is adapted to hingeably open and securing means provided comprising a snap fastener so that said halves may be detachably secured.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
145 words
A hair stylist's haircutting helmet which comprises a head piece adaptable to and shaped to conform to and fit over the head and hair, said headpiece being further provided with a plurality of variously directed, uniformly spaced openings through which a suction force may be applied to said hair so that it is forceably drawn up and thereby freeing said hair for cutting and wherein said headpiece further comprises a rounded top portion, a pair of opposing inwardly curved lateral sides, a front portion and a rear portion, said front portion being shorter than said rear portion, said rounded top, opposing lateral sides, front and rear portions being still further provided with a plurality of uniformly spaced circular openings, and said rear portion being still further provided with a longitudinally oriented, elongated, rectangularly shaped slot all of through which openings said hair may be drawn.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
145 words
A hair stylist's haircutting helmet which comprises a head piece adaptable to and shaped to conform to and fit over the head and hair, said headpiece being further provided with a plurality of variously directed, uniformly spaced openings through which a suction force may be applied to said hair so that it is forceably drawn up and thereby freeing said hair for cutting and wherein said headpiece further comprises a rounded top portion, a pair of opposing inwardly curved lateral sides, a front portion and a rear portion, said front portion being shorter than said rear portion, said rounded top, opposing lateral sides, front and rear portions being still further provided with a plurality of uniformly spaced circular openings, and said rear portion being still further provided with a longitudinally oriented, elongated, rectangularly shaped slot all of through which openings said hair may be drawn.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
82 words
A helmet according to claim 3 wherein said headpiece is transversely divided along a mid-line running from front to rear forming two halves, a hinge also being provided, said hinge further comprising two hinge leads, one hinge lead being connected to one of said halves, the other hinge lead being connected to the other of said halves so that said helmet is adapted to hingeably open and securing means provided comprising a snap fastener so that said halves may be detachably secured.
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) | 1979-08-03 | 1980-02-02 | 1980-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-03 | 1984-02-02 | 1984-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-03 | 1988-02-02 | 1988-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |