US4192328A
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Clamping arm mechanism for curling iron
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-06-01
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Granted: 1980-03-11
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Expires: 1998-06-01
Abstract
Abstract A curling iron has a barrel and a hair-clamping arm pivotally mounted thereon for movement between an elevated position in which it projects angularly and forwardly relative to the barrel and a lowered hair-clamping position in which it is disposed alongside the barrel. A sleeve extends around the barrel and can be rotated and/or moved axially to cause movement of the hair-clamping arm into its elevated position against the action of a spring biassing that arm into its lowered position.
Inventors
- 👤 George Barradas
- 👤 Michael W. Hetherington
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 15:00
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D1/00; A45D1/02; A45D1/04; A45D2001/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A curling iron having a generally cylindrical barrel, an electrical heating element within said barrel, and an electrical supply cord therefor, and wherein the improvement comprises: a hair-clamping arm pivotally mounted on said barrel for movement between an elevated position in which it projects angularly and forwardly relative to said barrel and a lowered position in which it is disposed alongside said barrel in close proximity thereto; a spring means acting on said hair-clamping arm and urging that arm into said lowered position thereof; and a manually operable arm-lifting sleeve extending around said barrel and movable relative thereto to move said hair-clamping arm toward said elevated position thereof against the action of said spring means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A curling iron having a generally cylindrical barrel, an electrical heating element within said barrel, and an electrical supply cord therefor, and wherein the improvement comprises: a hair-clamping arm pivotally mounted on said barrel for movement between an elevated position in which it projects angularly and forwardly relative to said barrel and a lowered position in which it is disposed alongside said barrel in close proximity thereto; a spring means acting on said hair-clamping arm and urging that arm into said lowered position thereof; and a manually operable arm-lifting sleeve extending around said barrel and movable relative thereto to move said hair-clamping arm toward said elevated position thereof against the action of said spring means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A curling iron as claimed in claim 1 and in which said arm-lifting sleeve completely encircles said barrel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A curling iron as claimed in claim 2 and in which said arm-lifting sleeve is adapted to move said hair-clamping arm toward said elevated position thereof on axial movement of said sleeve relative to said barrel in one axial direction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A curling iron as claimed in claim 3 and in which said arm-lifting sleeve is adapted to move said hair-clamping arm toward said elevated position thereof on rearward axial movement of said sleeve relative to said barrel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A curling iron as claimed in claim 2 and in which said arm-lifting sleeve is adapted to move said hair-clamping arm toward said elevated position thereof on rotation of said sleeve about said barrel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A curling iron as claimed in claim 5 and in which said arm-lifting sleeve is adapted also to move said hair-clamping arm toward said elevated position thereof on axial movement of said sleeve relative to said barrel in one axial direction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
A curling iron as claimed in claim 6 and in which said arm-lifting sleeve is adapted to move said hair-clamping arm toward said elevated position thereof on rearward axial movement of said sleeve relative to said barrel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
77 words
A curling iron as claimed in claim 7 and which comprises an axially movable linkage within said curling iron axially movable therewithin to engage said hair-clamping arm and to move said arm toward said elevated position thereof on forward axial movement of said linkage, said linkage and said arm-lifting sleeve being provided with cooperating cam surfaces whereby said linkage is moved axially forwardly during both rotation and forward axial movement of said sleeve relative to said barrel.
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) | 1983-03-11 | 1983-09-10 | 1984-03-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-11 | 1987-09-10 | 1988-03-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-11 | 1991-09-10 | 1992-03-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |