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US5036870A
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Hair styling tool
Assignee: Conair LLC
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Filing: 1989-10-10
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Granted: 1991-08-06
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Expires: 2009-10-10
Abstract
Abstract A tool (10) is provided for inverting a hair tail (20) of hair to provide a pleasing hair style. The tool includes a cylindrical probe (12) with a point (14) which is inserted through the hair tail at a distance from the end of the hair tail. A loop (16) is attached to the end of the probe, and the end of the hair tail is passed through. The probe and loop are then pulled through the hair tail to invert the hair tail.
Inventors
- 👤 Tomima L. Edmark
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:47
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D8/00; A45D8/34; A45D2/00; A45D2002/003; A45D2002/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A tool for inverting a hair tail of hair by the application of external force, the hair tail having an end, said tool comprising: an elongate probe having a first end and a second end, the probe for insertion in a hair tail at a distance from the end of a hair tail to glide with little friction through the hair; a loop defining an opening and having an undeformed, original shape, said loop attached to the probe at the second end thereof, the end of a hair tail inserted through the loop and the probe and loop pulled through a hair tail to invert a hair tail, the loop formed of a resilient material which allows it to deform as it passes through a hair tail under the influence of the external forces and rebound to its original shape when those forces have been removed, the opening through the loop conforming to a hair tail.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A tool for inverting a hair tail of hair by the application of external force, the hair tail having an end, said tool comprising: an elongate probe having a first end and a second end, the probe for insertion in a hair tail at a distance from the end of a hair tail to glide with little friction through the hair; a loop defining an opening and having an undeformed, original shape, said loop attached to the probe at the second end thereof, the end of a hair tail inserted through the loop and the probe and loop pulled through a hair tail to invert a hair tail, the loop formed of a resilient material which allows it to deform as it passes through a hair tail under the influence of the external forces and rebound to its original shape when those forces have been removed, the opening through the loop conforming to a hair tail.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The tool of claim 1 wherein the probe is a semi-rigid cylindrical probe with the first end being a point.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
100 words
A method for inverting a hair tail of hair, the hair tail having an end, said method comprising the steps of: inserting a first end of an elongate probe through a hair tail at a distance from the end of a hair tail, said elongate probe having an opposite, second end; inserting the end of a hair tail through a loop attached to the probe at the opposite, second end thereof; and pulling the probe and loop through a hair tail so that the end of a hair tail is passed through a hair tail to invert a hair tail.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
100 words
A method for inverting a hair tail of hair, the hair tail having an end, said method comprising the steps of: inserting a first end of an elongate probe through a hair tail at a distance from the end of a hair tail, said elongate probe having an opposite, second end; inserting the end of a hair tail through a loop attached to the probe at the opposite, second end thereof; and pulling the probe and loop through a hair tail so that the end of a hair tail is passed through a hair tail to invert a hair tail.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 3 further comprising the step of pulling the probe and loop after the hair tail has been inverted to slide the loop off of the end of the hair tail to release the probe and loop from the hair.
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-08-05 | 1995-02-04 | 1995-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-08-05 | 1999-02-04 | 1999-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-08-05 | 2003-02-04 | 2003-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |