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Electric curling-iron with spiral polygonal hair engaging edges

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-05-17
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Granted: 1984-08-07
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Expires: 2002-05-17
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Abstract

Abstract An electric curling iron for producing a spiral curl giving the impression of a stream-like natural and soft wave is constructed in the form of a scissors having one blade comprising an electrically heated rod and the other blade comprising a clamp cooperating with the rod to press hair to be curled therebetween. The surface of the rod has a plurality of side by side spiral polygonal edges. The clamp is an arcuately shaped cover longitudinally coextensive with the rod and in contact with the polygonal edges thereby, leaving a free space between the clamp and heater rod for the escape of vapor. The arcuately shaped clamp may have a radius smaller than that of the rod and may be provided with a rubber cover. Since the edges are obliquely pressed against the hair during use possible hair damage by heat and pressure is reduced.

Inventors

  • 👤 Toyosaku Takimae

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-03 21:09
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D1/00; A45D1/02; A45D1/04

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim 101 words
In a curling iron for hair of the type constructed in the form of a scissors having one blade comprising an electrically heated rod and the other blade in the form of a clamp cooperating with said rod to press hair therebetween, the improvement comprising forming the surface of said rod with a plurality of side by side spiral polygonal edges, and said clamp is an arcuately shaped cover longitudinally coextensive with said rod and in contact with the edges of said rod, leaving a free space formed between said clamp and said rod when the hair is pressed between them.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 101 words
In a curling iron for hair of the type constructed in the form of a scissors having one blade comprising an electrically heated rod and the other blade in the form of a clamp cooperating with said rod to press hair therebetween, the improvement comprising forming the surface of said rod with a plurality of side by side spiral polygonal edges, and said clamp is an arcuately shaped cover longitudinally coextensive with said rod and in contact with the edges of said rod, leaving a free space formed between said clamp and said rod when the hair is pressed between them.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 21 words
In a curling iron according to claim 1 in which the improvement comprises forming said polygonal edges with a rightward spiral.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 30 words
In a curling iron according to claim 1 or 2 in which said improvement comprises forming said arcuately shaped clamp with a radius smaller than the radius of said rod.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 21 words
In a curling iron according to claim 3, in which said improvment includes a rubber cover about said arcuately shaped clamp.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1987-08-07 1988-02-06 1988-08-07 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1991-08-07 1992-02-06 1992-08-07 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1995-08-07 1996-02-06 1996-08-07 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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