US4570792A
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Case for curling iron or similar article
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-09-20
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Granted: 1986-02-18
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Expires: 2004-09-20
Abstract
Abstract An insulative sheath having an open end and a closed end including a substantially non-combustionable heat resistant flexible inner liner and a flexible outer covering for encasing a curling iron or similar article. A foldable flap selectively closes the open end of the sheath for retaining the curling iron. The power cord of the iron is secured by a tie strap affixed to the sheath.
Inventors
- 👤 Kay S. Conway
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 20:51
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D1/00; A45D6/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A case for stowage of a curling iron or similar article, which device includes a handle having an attachment end and a free end, an elongate heatable member extending from the attachment end of said handle and having a free end, and an elongate flexible power cord extending from said handle, and for protecting the environment from residual heat within said heatable member said case comprising: a. an insulative sheath for receiving and encasing the heatable member of said device; and b. securement means for retaining said heatable element within said sheath.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A case for stowage of a curling iron or similar article, which device includes a handle having an attachment end and a free end, an elongate heatable member extending from the attachment end of said handle and having a free end, and an elongate flexible power cord extending from said handle, and for protecting the environment from residual heat within said heatable member said case comprising: a. an insulative sheath for receiving and encasing the heatable member of said device; and b. securement means for retaining said heatable element within said sheath.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
82 words
The case of claim 1, wherein: a. said insulative sheath includes an elongate tubular element having i. an open end for receiving said article therethrough, and ii. a closed end for receiving the free end of said heatable member; and b. said securement means includes i. a flap carried by said tubular element and foldable over the open end thereof and having a terminal portion, and ii. fastening means for selectively securing the terminal portion of said flap to said tubular element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The case of claim 2, wherein said tubular element includes: a. a substantially noncombustible heat resistant flexible inner liner; and b. a flexible outer covering.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The case of claim 3, further including an insulative intermediate layer residing between said inner liner and said outer covering.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The case of claim 1, further including retention carried by said tubular element means for holding said power cord in close proximity to said sheath.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The case of claim 5, wherein said retention means includes an elongate flexible element for encircling said power cord after said cord has been at least doubled.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-02-17 | 1989-08-19 | 1990-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-02-17 | 1993-08-19 | 1994-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-02-17 | 1997-08-19 | 1998-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |