US5064154A
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Stand and holder for hair dryer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-04-23
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Granted: 1991-11-12
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Expires: 2010-04-23
Abstract
Abstract A portable, free standing apparatus is provided to support or cradle a hand-held electric hair dryer at various heights and angles, allowing the operator of these types of hair dryers free use of both hands while drying hair.
Inventors
- 👤 Derek Payne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 14:02
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D20/00; A45D20/04; A45D20/08; A45D20/10; A45D20/12; A45D2020/126
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
An improved stand and holder for supporting a hand held electric hair dryer upon an adjustable stand, said dryer having a substantially gun-like configuration including a handle portion and a barrel portion, the improvement, comprising: (a) a first hook-like member operably engaged with the stand; (b) a second hook-like member operably engaged with the first hook-like member; (c) a holder operably engaged with the second hook-like member; (d) wherein said holder has a first upwardly curving portion; (e) wherein said holder has a second upwardly curving portion; (f) wherein said second hook-like member is operably engaged with the second upwardly curving portion of the holder; (g) wherein said first and second hook-like members are configured to be releasably engaged with one another; (h) wherein said holder has an aperture defined between the first and second upwardly curving portions; (i) wherein said aperture in the holder is configured to permit the insertion of the handle portion of the hair dryer; and (j) wherein said first upwardly curving portion of the holder has a depression defined therein configured to support the barrel portion of the hair dryer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
An improved stand and holder for supporting a hand held electric hair dryer upon an adjustable stand, said dryer having a substantially gun-like configuration including a handle portion and a barrel portion, the improvement, comprising: (a) a first hook-like member operably engaged with the stand; (b) a second hook-like member operably engaged with the first hook-like member; (c) a holder operably engaged with the second hook-like member; (d) wherein said holder has a first upwardly curving portion; (e) wherein said holder has a second upwardly curving portion; (f) wherein said second hook-like member is operably engaged with the second upwardly curving portion of the holder; (g) wherein said first and second hook-like members are configured to be releasably engaged with one another; (h) wherein said holder has an aperture defined between the first and second upwardly curving portions; (i) wherein said aperture in the holder is configured to permit the insertion of the handle portion of the hair dryer; and (j) wherein said first upwardly curving portion of the holder has a depression defined therein configured to support the barrel portion of the hair dryer.
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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) | 1994-11-11 | 1995-05-13 | 1995-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-11-11 | 1999-05-13 | 1999-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-11-11 | 2003-05-13 | 2003-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |