US4022225A
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Coil curler
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-04
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Granted: 1977-05-10
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Expires: 1996-06-04
Abstract
Abstract In a preferred embodiment, an elongated tape rigid in a width direction and flexible in a length direction, having an elongated coil spring embodied therein extending its length, with adjustable clamps at one end thereof for anchoring around hair to be curled.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert T. Kauffman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:28
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D2/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A hair curler article comprising in combination: an elongated tape element substantially rigid transversely along a width thereof and substantially flexible along a longitudinal axis of its elongated length thereof; and spring means for causing the elongated tape element to become coiled along its longitudinal axis, the spring means comprising a spool element and a central coil spring and handle means for gripping with one's fingers and for anchoring one end of the central spring, said central spring being connected at one end thereof to the spool element and at an opposite end thereof to the handle means, with the tape's end attached to the spool element, adapted to cause strands of hair laid upon the tape element before retraction of the central spring, to become drawn and curled between consecutive coils of the elongated tape in a retracted coiled state, and the handle means including a fastening element bendable to and fro alternately preventable of coiled tape element and entrapped curled hair from uncoiling and when desired releasable of the same, a proximal end of the elongated tape element being fixedly mounted onto said spool element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A hair curler article comprising in combination: an elongated tape element substantially rigid transversely along a width thereof and substantially flexible along a longitudinal axis of its elongated length thereof; and spring means for causing the elongated tape element to become coiled along its longitudinal axis, the spring means comprising a spool element and a central coil spring and handle means for gripping with one's fingers and for anchoring one end of the central spring, said central spring being connected at one end thereof to the spool element and at an opposite end thereof to the handle means, with the tape's end attached to the spool element, adapted to cause strands of hair laid upon the tape element before retraction of the central spring, to become drawn and curled between consecutive coils of the elongated tape in a retracted coiled state, and the handle means including a fastening element bendable to and fro alternately preventable of coiled tape element and entrapped curled hair from uncoiling and when desired releasable of the same, a proximal end of the elongated tape element being fixedly mounted onto said spool element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A hair curler article of claim 1, including a clamping element on a distal end of said elongated tape, positioned for latching retainably around strands of hair laid upon the tape element before retraction of the central spring.
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) | 1980-05-09 | 1980-11-08 | 1981-05-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-09 | 1984-11-08 | 1985-05-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-09 | 1988-11-08 | 1989-05-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |