CA1209630A - Hair grooming attachment for a curling iron - Google Patents
Hair grooming attachment for a curling ironInfo
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
- A45D1/00—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor
- A45D1/02—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor with means for internal heating, e.g. by liquid fuel
- A45D1/04—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor with means for internal heating, e.g. by liquid fuel by electricity
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
- A45D1/00—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor
- A45D1/18—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor with combs
Abstract
HAIR GROOMING ATTACHMENT
FOR A CURLING IRON
ABSTRACT
A curling iron comprises a handle, a heating element having an outer peripheral surface and a first end adjacent to the handle and a second end spaced outwardly from the handle, and means which define a plurality of generally arcuately spaced grooves extending longitudinally on the outer peripheral surface of the heating element between the first end and the second end. A hair grooming attachment comprising an annular frame including a plurality of arcuately spaced support bars is slidably engaged in the grooves. The annular frame includes a first frame end having an inner diameter at least equal to the inner diameter of the main body portion to accommodate the sliding engagement of the annular frame in the grooves through the first frame end as well as a second frame end oppositely spaced from the first end and having an inner diameter less than the inner diameter of the annular frame to abut against the second end of the handle and prevent sliding engagement of the annular frame in the grooves beyond the second frame end. A fastener removably secures the annular frame to the heating element.
FOR A CURLING IRON
ABSTRACT
A curling iron comprises a handle, a heating element having an outer peripheral surface and a first end adjacent to the handle and a second end spaced outwardly from the handle, and means which define a plurality of generally arcuately spaced grooves extending longitudinally on the outer peripheral surface of the heating element between the first end and the second end. A hair grooming attachment comprising an annular frame including a plurality of arcuately spaced support bars is slidably engaged in the grooves. The annular frame includes a first frame end having an inner diameter at least equal to the inner diameter of the main body portion to accommodate the sliding engagement of the annular frame in the grooves through the first frame end as well as a second frame end oppositely spaced from the first end and having an inner diameter less than the inner diameter of the annular frame to abut against the second end of the handle and prevent sliding engagement of the annular frame in the grooves beyond the second frame end. A fastener removably secures the annular frame to the heating element.
Description
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HAIR GROOMING ATTACHMENT
FOR A CURLING IRON
FIEL~ OF _HE INVENTION
The invention generally relates to hair grooming devices. More particularly, the invention relates to curling irons and hair grooming devices usable in combination with curling irons.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
Curling irons are widely used to curl or otherwise style hair. To facilitate the use of curling irons in creating particular hair styles, curling irons typically include integral hair grooming assemblies such as hair clamping members which are used in forming small or "tight" curls or brushes which are used in forming large or "loose" curls and waves.
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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The invention provides a hand held hair curling iron comprising a handle, a substantially cylindrical heating element having an outer peripheral surface and a first end adjacent to the handle and a second end spaced outwardly from the handle~ means for defining a plurality of generally arcuately spaced grooves extending longitudinally on the outer peripheral surface of the heating element between the first end and the second end, and a hair grooming attachment comprising an annular substantially hollow frame including a plurality of arcuately spaced support bars slidingly engaged in the grooves.
The invention also provides a hand held hair curling iron comprising a handle; a substantially cylindrical elongated heating element attached to the handle and having an outer peripheral surface and a .first end adjacent to the handle and a s~cond end spaced outwardly from the handle, means defining a plurality of generally arcuately spaced grooves extending longitudinally on the outer peripheral surface of the heating element between the first end and the second end and being axially open at the second end, and a removable hair grooming attachment comprising a substantially hollow annular frame including a plurality of arcuately spaced, longitudinally extending, support bars slidingly engaged in the grooves, and hair grooming means on ~0 the frame.
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The invention also provides a hand held hair curling iron comprisiny a handle, a substantially cylindrical elongated heating element attached to th handle and having an outer peripheral surface and a first end adjacent to the handle and a second end spaced outwardly from the handle~ means defining a plurality of generally arcuately spaced grooves extending longitudinally on the outer peripheral surface of the heating element between the first end and the second end and being axially open at the second end, and a removable hair grooming attachment aomprising a substantiaIly hollow annular frame including a plurality of arcuately spaced, longitudllnally extending, support bars slidingly lS engaged in ~he grooves, and means on the frame and on the heating element adjacent the second end thereof for preventing sliding engagement of the frame on the heating e}ement beyond the second end.
The invent:ion also provides a curling device comprising:an alongated tubular heat conductive rod;~portion de~ining a heating chamber and having first and second ends and a hair winding portion disposed ~etween the first and second ends, which hair winding portion incIudes a plurality of :
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longitudinal channels, heating means disposed in the heating chamber for providing heat ~o the naie winding portion, and a tubular cage-like member slidably mountable on the hair winding portion of the rod, which member includes a plurality of longitudinal bars respectively received in the channels, each bar having a height substan~ially equal to or less than the depth of the channels of the rod so that a wound tress will be in direct contact with the outer surface of a substantial portion of the hair winding portion.
The invention also provides a hand held hair curling iron comprising a handle, a substantially cylindrical elongated heating element attached to and extending from the handle and having an outer peripheral generally cylindrical surface and a first end adjacent to the handle and a second end spaced outwardly from tne handle and including therein a hole, means for defining a plurality of generally arcuately spaced grooves extending longitudinally on the outer peripheral surface of the heating element between tne first end and the second end and being axially open at the second end, a removable hair grooming attachment comprising a substantially hollow annular frame haying an overall ~Z(?~63~
length less than ~he distance between the first and second ends of the heating element and including a plurality of arcuately spaced, longitudinally extending support bars slidingly engaged in the grooves, a first frame end fixed to one of the ends of the bars and having a central opening with a diameter at least equal to the diameter of the peripheral surface to accomodate sliding engagement of the support bars in the grooves througn the first frame end, and an oppositely spaced second frame end fixed to the other of the ends of~the bars and having a central opening with a diameter less than the diameter of the peripheral surface to prevent sliding engagement of the support bars in the grooves beyond the second frame end and to thereby provide an abutting engagement between tbe second end of the neating element and the second frame end, and a fastener threadably engageable in the hole and engageable with the second frame end to capture the second frame end between the fastener and the heating element second end, and thereby prevent movement of the frame axially on the heating element when the fastener is tnreadably~engaged~in the hole.
Other features and advantages of the embodiments of the invention will become known by reference to the following general description, claims, and the dra~ings.
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Fig. 1 is a hair grooming attachment having bristles forming a brush and which is slidably engaged upon the heating element of a curling iron;
Fig. 2 is a hair grooming attachment baving a pivotally attached hair clamping member and which is slidably engaged upon the heating element of a curling iron and interchangeable on the heating element with the brush a~tachment shown in Fig.
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Fig. 3 is an exploded view of a curling iron and a hair grooming attacbment which is slidably engagable thereon;
Fig. 4 is a sectional view of the grooming attachment taken generally along line 4-4 in Fig.
HAIR GROOMING ATTACHMENT
FOR A CURLING IRON
FIEL~ OF _HE INVENTION
The invention generally relates to hair grooming devices. More particularly, the invention relates to curling irons and hair grooming devices usable in combination with curling irons.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
Curling irons are widely used to curl or otherwise style hair. To facilitate the use of curling irons in creating particular hair styles, curling irons typically include integral hair grooming assemblies such as hair clamping members which are used in forming small or "tight" curls or brushes which are used in forming large or "loose" curls and waves.
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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The invention provides a hand held hair curling iron comprising a handle, a substantially cylindrical heating element having an outer peripheral surface and a first end adjacent to the handle and a second end spaced outwardly from the handle~ means for defining a plurality of generally arcuately spaced grooves extending longitudinally on the outer peripheral surface of the heating element between the first end and the second end, and a hair grooming attachment comprising an annular substantially hollow frame including a plurality of arcuately spaced support bars slidingly engaged in the grooves.
The invention also provides a hand held hair curling iron comprising a handle; a substantially cylindrical elongated heating element attached to the handle and having an outer peripheral surface and a .first end adjacent to the handle and a s~cond end spaced outwardly from the handle, means defining a plurality of generally arcuately spaced grooves extending longitudinally on the outer peripheral surface of the heating element between the first end and the second end and being axially open at the second end, and a removable hair grooming attachment comprising a substantially hollow annular frame including a plurality of arcuately spaced, longitudinally extending, support bars slidingly engaged in the grooves, and hair grooming means on ~0 the frame.
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The invention also provides a hand held hair curling iron comprisiny a handle, a substantially cylindrical elongated heating element attached to th handle and having an outer peripheral surface and a first end adjacent to the handle and a second end spaced outwardly from the handle~ means defining a plurality of generally arcuately spaced grooves extending longitudinally on the outer peripheral surface of the heating element between the first end and the second end and being axially open at the second end, and a removable hair grooming attachment aomprising a substantiaIly hollow annular frame including a plurality of arcuately spaced, longitudllnally extending, support bars slidingly lS engaged in ~he grooves, and means on the frame and on the heating element adjacent the second end thereof for preventing sliding engagement of the frame on the heating e}ement beyond the second end.
The invent:ion also provides a curling device comprising:an alongated tubular heat conductive rod;~portion de~ining a heating chamber and having first and second ends and a hair winding portion disposed ~etween the first and second ends, which hair winding portion incIudes a plurality of :
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longitudinal channels, heating means disposed in the heating chamber for providing heat ~o the naie winding portion, and a tubular cage-like member slidably mountable on the hair winding portion of the rod, which member includes a plurality of longitudinal bars respectively received in the channels, each bar having a height substan~ially equal to or less than the depth of the channels of the rod so that a wound tress will be in direct contact with the outer surface of a substantial portion of the hair winding portion.
The invention also provides a hand held hair curling iron comprising a handle, a substantially cylindrical elongated heating element attached to and extending from the handle and having an outer peripheral generally cylindrical surface and a first end adjacent to the handle and a second end spaced outwardly from tne handle and including therein a hole, means for defining a plurality of generally arcuately spaced grooves extending longitudinally on the outer peripheral surface of the heating element between tne first end and the second end and being axially open at the second end, a removable hair grooming attachment comprising a substantially hollow annular frame haying an overall ~Z(?~63~
length less than ~he distance between the first and second ends of the heating element and including a plurality of arcuately spaced, longitudinally extending support bars slidingly engaged in the grooves, a first frame end fixed to one of the ends of the bars and having a central opening with a diameter at least equal to the diameter of the peripheral surface to accomodate sliding engagement of the support bars in the grooves througn the first frame end, and an oppositely spaced second frame end fixed to the other of the ends of~the bars and having a central opening with a diameter less than the diameter of the peripheral surface to prevent sliding engagement of the support bars in the grooves beyond the second frame end and to thereby provide an abutting engagement between tbe second end of the neating element and the second frame end, and a fastener threadably engageable in the hole and engageable with the second frame end to capture the second frame end between the fastener and the heating element second end, and thereby prevent movement of the frame axially on the heating element when the fastener is tnreadably~engaged~in the hole.
Other features and advantages of the embodiments of the invention will become known by reference to the following general description, claims, and the dra~ings.
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Fig. 1 is a hair grooming attachment having bristles forming a brush and which is slidably engaged upon the heating element of a curling iron;
Fig. 2 is a hair grooming attachment baving a pivotally attached hair clamping member and which is slidably engaged upon the heating element of a curling iron and interchangeable on the heating element with the brush a~tachment shown in Fig.
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Fig. 3 is an exploded view of a curling iron and a hair grooming attacbment which is slidably engagable thereon;
Fig. 4 is a sectional view of the grooming attachment taken generally along line 4-4 in Fig.
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Fig. 5 is a fragmentary sectional view oE the grooming attachment and the related fastening means taken generally along line S-5 in Fig. l;
Fig. 6 is a sectional view, partly broken away, of the grooming attachment taken generally along line 6-6 in Fig. 5; and Fig. 7 is a sectional view of the grooming attachment taken generally along line 7-7 in Fig.
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Befoce explaining the embocIimen~s of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in ~he following description and as illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein for the purpose of descrip-tionIshould not be regarded as limiting.
GE~ERAL DESCP~I PT I ON
Shown in the drawings is a hair grooming attachment 10 and its use in connec~ion with a curling lS iron 12. The curling iron 12 generally includes a handle 14 and a he~ating element 16 extending from the handle 14 (as is best shown in Fig. 3). The element 16 is electrically operated to radiate heat, and the grooming attachment 10 genèrally serves to facilitate the use of the~radiated heat to curl or otherwise style the operator's hair.
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Fig. 5 is a fragmentary sectional view oE the grooming attachment and the related fastening means taken generally along line S-5 in Fig. l;
Fig. 6 is a sectional view, partly broken away, of the grooming attachment taken generally along line 6-6 in Fig. 5; and Fig. 7 is a sectional view of the grooming attachment taken generally along line 7-7 in Fig.
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Befoce explaining the embocIimen~s of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in ~he following description and as illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein for the purpose of descrip-tionIshould not be regarded as limiting.
GE~ERAL DESCP~I PT I ON
Shown in the drawings is a hair grooming attachment 10 and its use in connec~ion with a curling lS iron 12. The curling iron 12 generally includes a handle 14 and a he~ating element 16 extending from the handle 14 (as is best shown in Fig. 3). The element 16 is electrically operated to radiate heat, and the grooming attachment 10 genèrally serves to facilitate the use of the~radiated heat to curl or otherwise style the operator's hair.
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3, the attachment~10 generally includes a main bcdy pQrtion 18 which has an inner diameter sufficient to permit sliding attachment~of the main body portion 18 upon the heating element 16. The main body portion 18 includes a first end 20 which has an inner diameter at least equal to the inner diameter of the main body portion 18 and~an oppositely spaced ~, _7_ ~ 2~ ~ 6 3 0 second end 22 which has an inner diameter less than the inner diameter of the main body portion 18. By virtue of this construction, the first end 20 accommo-dates the sliding attachment of the main body portion 18 upon the heating element 16, while the second end 22 does not. Thus, sliding attachment of the main body portion 18 upon the heating element 16 is permitted only through the first end 20 (as shown in Figo 3), and the sliding attachment thereafter progresses until the second end 22 of the main body portion 18 reaches the outer end 24 o the heating element 16 ~as shown in Figs. 1 and 2). The difference in diameters between the second end 22 and the outer end 24 (see Figs. 1 and 5) blocks further slid;ng attachment of the main body portion 18 beyond the second end 22.
As is best shown in Figs. 1, 2 and 5, fastening means 26 is engagable with the heating element 16 and the second end 22 of the main body portion 18 to secure the second end 22:between the fastening means 26 and the heating element 16 and thereby hold the grooming attachment 10 in place upon the heating element 16.
It should be appreciated that the hair grooming attachment 10 as just generally described is broadly applicabIe for use in combination with curling irons of various constructions, and the pa:rticular construc-tion of the attachment 10 may be varied according to the design of the associated curling iron as weIl as the particular hair curling or styling function sought to be accomplished.
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~ the form of a dovetail as well as any square, rectangular, i or arcuate indentation formed in the outer peripheral.
: surface 32 of the heating element 16.
In this embodiment, the main body portion 18 of the ~rooming attachment 10 forms an annular frame . or cage (see Fi~,. 3) which includes a plurality ! of arcuately spaced~support bars 36. While the frame 18 :~
may be constructed of various materials,:it is preferably made of heat resistant plastic.
The number of support bars 36 is equal in jr~)number and spacing to the grooves~28. The frame 18 has '~ an outer diameter (see FLg. 7) generally equal to the first mentioned diameter dl of the outer peripheral surface 32 of the heating element 16 and an inner diameter generally equal to the second mentioned diameter d2 o the inner peripheral surfaces 34 of the grooves 28.
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g By virtue of these generally matched inner and outer diameters of the heating element 1~ and support bars 36, and as can be seen in Figs. 6 and 7, the annular frame 18 slidingly engages the grooves 28.
Furthermore, the outer peripheral surface 40 of the support bars 36 is generally flush with the outer peripheral surface 32 of the heating element 16, thereby enhancing the transfer of heat between the element 16 and the hair of a user. The outer peripheral surface 40 of the support bars 36 may be smooch, as is shown in the drawings, or it may be roughened or serrated to facilitate the holding of hair against the annular frame 18.~
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annular frame 18 takes the form of a first annular member 429 also pref~erably made of heat resistant : plastic, attached:to the~annular frame~l8. Preferably the first annular member 42 is molded directly to the annular frame 18,~bùt the irst aanular member 42 may also be attached by glue (as is generally shown in Fig. 2) or by a plurality of pins 44 (as shown in Figs. l and 3) which extend through the first annular member 42 into the:support~bars 36.:~ As is best shot~n in Fig. 4, the:first annular member~:42:has an inner diameter a~ least equal to the first mentioned diameter dl of the outer peripheral surface 32 of the heating element l~ and forms a collar which commonly encircles the fLush outer peripheral:surfaces 32 and 40 of the heating element 16 and support bars 36.
The second end 22 of the annular frame 18 takes the form of a second annular member 46, also ~, .
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perferably made of heat resistant plastic, attached to the annular frame 18. Like the first annular member 42, the second annular member 46 is preferably molded directly to the annular frame 18, but it may also be attached by glue or a plurality of screws 48 extending into the support bars 36 (see Figs. 5 and 6). As is best shown in Fig. 5, the second annular member 46 has an inner diameter which is less than the first mentioned diameter dl of the outer peripheral surface 32 of the heating element 16 and an outer diameter generally equal to the first mentioned diameter dl so that the second annular member 46 takes the form of a ring fastened in registry upon the frame 18.
Thus, as heretofore generally described, the first annular member 42 accommoclates the sliding engagement of the support bars 36 within the grooves 28, whereas the second annular member 46 does not.
The sliding engagement between the support bars 36 and the grooves 28 proceeds through the first annular member 42 until abutting engagement between the second annular member 46 and the outer end 24 of the heating element 16 occurs (as shown in Figs.l and 5).
As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the length of the annular frame 18 is less than the length o~ the heating element 16 so that, when abutment between the second annular member 46 and the outer end 24 of the heating element 16 occurs, the first annular member 42 is located in a spaced relationship from the handle end 30 of the heating element 16. By virtue of this construction, heat expansion of the frame 18 2~963(~
is permitted during operation of the curling iron 12.
In the illustrated embodiment, the heating element 16 has an internally threaded hole 50 centrally formed in its outer end 24. The fastening means 26 takes the form of a plug-shaped member 52 having an outer diameter generally equal to the outer diameter dl of the heating element 16 and preferably made of a heat resistant material such as plastic or rubber.
The plug member 52 includes an underbody portion 54 and an externally threaded pin 56 projecting downwardly from the center of the underbody portion 54. Rotation of the plug member 52 causes the pin 56 to threadably engage the hole S0, and the second annular member 46 is thereby sandwiched between the underbody surface 54 of the plug member 52 and the oùter end 24 of the heating element 16. Movement of the annular Erame 18 axially along the heating element 16 is thereby 1 prevënted. Also, by virtue of the engagement between the grooves 28 and the support bars 36, rotation of 'i ` the grooming attachment upon the heating element 16 ~ ; is likewise prevented.
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It should be appreciated that the plug member 52 may be alternatively molded directly to the second annular member 46 to provide a heat resistant gripping surface to facilitate;attachment and removal of the annular frame 18 upon the heating element 16. In this embodiment, the unitary annuIar frame 18 and plug member 52 may be held in place upon the heating element 16 by means of friction or by another suitable fastening mechanism, such as a spring-detent assembly (not shown).
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As before mentioned9 the particular structure of the hair grooming attachment 10 as just described may be varied to accommodate the particular curling or styling function desired. Just as there are numerous hair styles, there are numerous structural j variations of the grooming attachment 10 which are j possible. Two such variations are shown.
;l Referring to the first variation which is best shown in Figs. 2 and 4, the attachment 10 includes a hair clamping member 58 which i5 pivotally attac~ted on the annular frame 18 for movement between a first position tshown in solid lines in Fig. 2) in which the hair clamping member 58 extends at an ~ angle from the annular frame 18 and a second positionj 15 (shown in phantom line~s in Fig. 2) in which the hair t clamping member 58 is located closely adjacent to the annular frame 18. ~While Che pivot point may be variously located, in the illustrated embodiment, the first annular ring 42 includes a pair of outwardly ' 20 projecting shoulders~68 (as best snown in Fig. 4) upon , ~` which the hair clamping member 58 is pivotally attac~ed.
I The hair clamping member 58,~w~lich~may be of eitheri plastic or metal unitary construction, includes an outwardly projecting arm 60 extending over the handle 14 of the curling iron 12 so that the operator may easily controL the pivotal movement of the clamping member 58 simultaneously with operation of the~curling iron 12. ~referably, and as is sho~n in~Fig. 2, the outer cip of the clamping member 58 extends beyo~nd the outer end 24 of the heating element 16 and over the heat resistant plug member 52, so that the operator is able to hold the outer tip of the clamping member 58 ,~.
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Such use of the hair clamping member 58 facilitates the forming of small or "tight" curls.
Referring next to the second variation which is best shown in Figs. l, 5 and 6, the annular ~rame 18 includes a plurality of generally spaced outwardly projecting bristles 64. The bristles 64 are generally longitudinally spaced along each of the support bars 36 and collectively~form a brush 66. Use of the brush 66 in combination with the curling iron 12 faciIitates the making of large "loose" curls or waves.
It shouId now be apparent that through the interchangeable use of the two illustrated variations of the hair grooming attachment just described, a single curling iron is operable for creating a variety of hair curls and styles.~
Various of the features of the inv~entian are set Eorth in the following claims.
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As is best shown in Figs. 1, 2 and 5, fastening means 26 is engagable with the heating element 16 and the second end 22 of the main body portion 18 to secure the second end 22:between the fastening means 26 and the heating element 16 and thereby hold the grooming attachment 10 in place upon the heating element 16.
It should be appreciated that the hair grooming attachment 10 as just generally described is broadly applicabIe for use in combination with curling irons of various constructions, and the pa:rticular construc-tion of the attachment 10 may be varied according to the design of the associated curling iron as weIl as the particular hair curling or styling function sought to be accomplished.
~ i ~Z~9631) In the illustrated embodiment (as best shown in Fig. 3), the curling iron 12 includes a plurality of arcuately spaced grooves 28 extending longitudinally along the outer per;pheral surface 32 of the heating S element 16 between the handle end 30 of the element 16 and the outer end 24 thereo~. ~s can best be seen in Fig. 7, the outer peripheral surface 32 of the heating element 16 has a first diameter dl, and the arcuately spaced grooves 28 have inner peripheral surfaces 34 concentric with the outer peripheral surface 32 of the element 16 and having a second diameter d2 which is less than the first diameter dl. It should be appreciated that the specific shape ; . of the grooves 2~ may be varied from that shown in the.. drawings. For example, the grooves 28 may take : :
~ the form of a dovetail as well as any square, rectangular, i or arcuate indentation formed in the outer peripheral.
: surface 32 of the heating element 16.
In this embodiment, the main body portion 18 of the ~rooming attachment 10 forms an annular frame . or cage (see Fi~,. 3) which includes a plurality ! of arcuately spaced~support bars 36. While the frame 18 :~
may be constructed of various materials,:it is preferably made of heat resistant plastic.
The number of support bars 36 is equal in jr~)number and spacing to the grooves~28. The frame 18 has '~ an outer diameter (see FLg. 7) generally equal to the first mentioned diameter dl of the outer peripheral surface 32 of the heating element 16 and an inner diameter generally equal to the second mentioned diameter d2 o the inner peripheral surfaces 34 of the grooves 28.
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g By virtue of these generally matched inner and outer diameters of the heating element 1~ and support bars 36, and as can be seen in Figs. 6 and 7, the annular frame 18 slidingly engages the grooves 28.
Furthermore, the outer peripheral surface 40 of the support bars 36 is generally flush with the outer peripheral surface 32 of the heating element 16, thereby enhancing the transfer of heat between the element 16 and the hair of a user. The outer peripheral surface 40 of the support bars 36 may be smooch, as is shown in the drawings, or it may be roughened or serrated to facilitate the holding of hair against the annular frame 18.~
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annular frame 18 takes the form of a first annular member 429 also pref~erably made of heat resistant : plastic, attached:to the~annular frame~l8. Preferably the first annular member 42 is molded directly to the annular frame 18,~bùt the irst aanular member 42 may also be attached by glue (as is generally shown in Fig. 2) or by a plurality of pins 44 (as shown in Figs. l and 3) which extend through the first annular member 42 into the:support~bars 36.:~ As is best shot~n in Fig. 4, the:first annular member~:42:has an inner diameter a~ least equal to the first mentioned diameter dl of the outer peripheral surface 32 of the heating element l~ and forms a collar which commonly encircles the fLush outer peripheral:surfaces 32 and 40 of the heating element 16 and support bars 36.
The second end 22 of the annular frame 18 takes the form of a second annular member 46, also ~, .
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perferably made of heat resistant plastic, attached to the annular frame 18. Like the first annular member 42, the second annular member 46 is preferably molded directly to the annular frame 18, but it may also be attached by glue or a plurality of screws 48 extending into the support bars 36 (see Figs. 5 and 6). As is best shown in Fig. 5, the second annular member 46 has an inner diameter which is less than the first mentioned diameter dl of the outer peripheral surface 32 of the heating element 16 and an outer diameter generally equal to the first mentioned diameter dl so that the second annular member 46 takes the form of a ring fastened in registry upon the frame 18.
Thus, as heretofore generally described, the first annular member 42 accommoclates the sliding engagement of the support bars 36 within the grooves 28, whereas the second annular member 46 does not.
The sliding engagement between the support bars 36 and the grooves 28 proceeds through the first annular member 42 until abutting engagement between the second annular member 46 and the outer end 24 of the heating element 16 occurs (as shown in Figs.l and 5).
As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the length of the annular frame 18 is less than the length o~ the heating element 16 so that, when abutment between the second annular member 46 and the outer end 24 of the heating element 16 occurs, the first annular member 42 is located in a spaced relationship from the handle end 30 of the heating element 16. By virtue of this construction, heat expansion of the frame 18 2~963(~
is permitted during operation of the curling iron 12.
In the illustrated embodiment, the heating element 16 has an internally threaded hole 50 centrally formed in its outer end 24. The fastening means 26 takes the form of a plug-shaped member 52 having an outer diameter generally equal to the outer diameter dl of the heating element 16 and preferably made of a heat resistant material such as plastic or rubber.
The plug member 52 includes an underbody portion 54 and an externally threaded pin 56 projecting downwardly from the center of the underbody portion 54. Rotation of the plug member 52 causes the pin 56 to threadably engage the hole S0, and the second annular member 46 is thereby sandwiched between the underbody surface 54 of the plug member 52 and the oùter end 24 of the heating element 16. Movement of the annular Erame 18 axially along the heating element 16 is thereby 1 prevënted. Also, by virtue of the engagement between the grooves 28 and the support bars 36, rotation of 'i ` the grooming attachment upon the heating element 16 ~ ; is likewise prevented.
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It should be appreciated that the plug member 52 may be alternatively molded directly to the second annular member 46 to provide a heat resistant gripping surface to facilitate;attachment and removal of the annular frame 18 upon the heating element 16. In this embodiment, the unitary annuIar frame 18 and plug member 52 may be held in place upon the heating element 16 by means of friction or by another suitable fastening mechanism, such as a spring-detent assembly (not shown).
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As before mentioned9 the particular structure of the hair grooming attachment 10 as just described may be varied to accommodate the particular curling or styling function desired. Just as there are numerous hair styles, there are numerous structural j variations of the grooming attachment 10 which are j possible. Two such variations are shown.
;l Referring to the first variation which is best shown in Figs. 2 and 4, the attachment 10 includes a hair clamping member 58 which i5 pivotally attac~ted on the annular frame 18 for movement between a first position tshown in solid lines in Fig. 2) in which the hair clamping member 58 extends at an ~ angle from the annular frame 18 and a second positionj 15 (shown in phantom line~s in Fig. 2) in which the hair t clamping member 58 is located closely adjacent to the annular frame 18. ~While Che pivot point may be variously located, in the illustrated embodiment, the first annular ring 42 includes a pair of outwardly ' 20 projecting shoulders~68 (as best snown in Fig. 4) upon , ~` which the hair clamping member 58 is pivotally attac~ed.
I The hair clamping member 58,~w~lich~may be of eitheri plastic or metal unitary construction, includes an outwardly projecting arm 60 extending over the handle 14 of the curling iron 12 so that the operator may easily controL the pivotal movement of the clamping member 58 simultaneously with operation of the~curling iron 12. ~referably, and as is sho~n in~Fig. 2, the outer cip of the clamping member 58 extends beyo~nd the outer end 24 of the heating element 16 and over the heat resistant plug member 52, so that the operator is able to hold the outer tip of the clamping member 58 ,~.
-13- 12~9630 against the plug member 52 to maintain the clamping member 52 in its second position. The clamping member 58 also includes a generally concave clamping surface 62 which fits in registry with the flush outer peripheral surfaces 32 and 40 of the heating element 16 and support bars 36 when the clamping member 58 is in its second position. The operator is thus able to hold his or her hair in place between the concave clamping sureace 62 and the outer peripheral surfaces 32 and 40 during the application of heat.
Such use of the hair clamping member 58 facilitates the forming of small or "tight" curls.
Referring next to the second variation which is best shown in Figs. l, 5 and 6, the annular ~rame 18 includes a plurality of generally spaced outwardly projecting bristles 64. The bristles 64 are generally longitudinally spaced along each of the support bars 36 and collectively~form a brush 66. Use of the brush 66 in combination with the curling iron 12 faciIitates the making of large "loose" curls or waves.
It shouId now be apparent that through the interchangeable use of the two illustrated variations of the hair grooming attachment just described, a single curling iron is operable for creating a variety of hair curls and styles.~
Various of the features of the inv~entian are set Eorth in the following claims.
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Claims (20)
PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. A hand held hair curling iron comprising a handle, a substantially cylindrical heating element having an outer peripheral surface and a first end adjacent to said handle and a second end spaced outwardly from said handle, means for defining a plurality of generally arcuately spaced grooves extending longitudinally on said outer peripheral surface of said heating element between said first end and said second end, and a hair grooming attachment comprising an annular substantially hollow frame including a plurality of arcuately spaced support bars slidingly engaged in said grooves.
2. A curling iron according to Claim 1 wherein said outer peripheral surface of said heating element has a first diameter, wherein said grooves have inner peripheral surfaces concentric with said outer peripheral surface and having a second diameter less than said first diameter, and wherein said arcuately spaced support bars have an outer diameter generally equal to said first diameter and an inner diameter generally equal to said second diameter.
3. A curling iron according to Claim 2 wherein said annular frame includes a first frame end having an inner diameter at least equal to said first diameter to accommodate the sliding engagement of said support bars in said grooves through said first frame end and an oppositely spaced second frame end having an inner diameter less than said first diameter to prevent the sliding engagement of said support members in said grooves beyond said second frame end and to thereby provide an abutting engagement between said second end of said heating element and said second frame end.
4. A curling iron according to Claim 3 wherein the abutment between said second frame end and said second end of said heating element maintains said first frame end in a spaced relationship from said first end of said heating element.
5. A curling iron according to Claim 3 and further including fastening means attachable to said second end of said heating element and engagable with said second frame end for securing said annular frame upon said heating element.
6. A curling iron according to Claim 5 wherein said heating element has a hole formed in its second end, wherein said fastening means includes a fastener threadably engagable in said hole, and wherein, when said fastener is threadably engaged in said hole, said second frame end is located between said fastener and said second end of said heating element.
7. A curling iron according to Claim 1 wherein said hair grooming attachment includes a hair clamping member pivotally attached on said annular frame and movable between a first position in which said hair clamping member extends at an angle from said annular frame and a second position in which said hair clamping member is closely adjacent to said annular frame.
8. A curling iron according to Claim 7 wherein said hair clamping member is pivotally attached on said annular frame adjacent to said first frame end.
9. A curling iron according to Claim 7 or 8 wherein said hair clamping member fits in registry with said annular frame when said hair clamping member is in said second pivotal position.
10. A curling iron according to Claim 1 wherein said hair grooming attachment includes a plurality of bristles generally longitudinally spaced along each of said support bars and collectively forming a brush.
11. A hand held hair curling iron comprising a handle, a substantially cylindrical elongated heating element attached to said handle and having an outer peripheral surface and a first end adjacent to said handle and a second end spaced outwardly from said handle, means defining a plurality of generally arcuately spaced grooves extending longitudinally on said outer peripheral surface of said heating element between said first end and said second end and being axially open at said second end, and a removable hair grooming attachment comprising a substantially hollow annular frame including a plurality of arcuately spaced, longitudinally extending, support bars slidingly engaged in said grooves, and hair grooming means on said frame.
12. A hand held hair curling iron comprising a handle, a substantially cylindrical elongated heating element attached to and extending from said handle and having an outer peripheral generally cylindrical surface and a first end adjacent to said handle and a second end spaced outwardly from said handle and having therein a hole, means for defining a plurality of generally arcuately spaced grooves extending longitudinally on said outer peripheral surface of said heating element between said first end and said second end and being axially open at said second end, a removable hair grooming attachment compriing a substantially hollow annular frame having an overall length less than the distance between said first and second ends of said heating element and including a plurality of arcuately spaced, longitudinally extending support bars slidingly engaged in said grooves, a first frame end fixed to one of the ends of said bars and having a central opening with a diameter at least equal to the diameter of said peripheral surface to accommodate sliding engagement of said support bars in said grooves through said first frame end, and an oppositely spaced second frame end fixed to the other of the ends of said bars and having a central opening with a diameter less than the diameter of said peripheral surface to prevent sliding engagement of (Claim 12 con't.) said support bars in said grooves beyond said second frame end and to thereby provide an abutting engagement between said second end of said heating element and said second frame end, a fastener threadably engageable in said hole and engageable with said second frame end to capture said second frame end between said fastener and said heating element second end, and thereby prevent movement of said frame axially on said heating element when said fastener is threadably engaged in said hole.
13. A hand held hair curling iron comprising a handle, a substantially cylindrical elongated heating element attached to said handle and having an outer peripheral surface and a first end adjacent to said handle and a second end spaced outwardly from said handle, means defining a plurality of generally arcuately spaced grooves extending longitudinally on said outer peripheral surface of said heating element between said first end and said second end and being axially open at said second end, and a removable hair grooming attachment comprising a substantially hollow annular frame including a plurality of arcuately spaced, longitudinally extending, support bars slidingly engaged in said grooves, and means on said frame and on said heating element adjacent said second end thereof for preventing sliding engagement of said frame on said heating element beyond said second end.
14. A curling device comprising an elongated tubular heat condutive rod portion defining a heating chamber and having first and second ends and a hair winding portion disposed between said first and second ends, said hair winding portion including a plurality of longitudinal channels, heating means disposed in said heating chamber for providing heat to said hair winding portion, and a tubular cage-like member slidably mountable on said hair winding portion of said rod, said member including a plurality of longitudinal bars, said bars being respectively received in said channels and, each bar having a height substantially equal to or less than the depth of said mating channels of said rod so that a wound tress will be in direct contact with the outer surface of a substantial portion of said hair winding portion.
15. A curling device as in Claim 14 wherein the substantial portion of said hair winding portion is at least 50% of the outer surface of said hair winding portion.
16. A curling device as in Claim 15 wherein said member includes a plurality of teeth on each said longitudinal bar.
17. A curling device as in Claim 16 wherein said member is substnatially non-neat conductive.
18. A curling device as in Claim 17 wherein said first end of said rod portion is connected to a handle portion.
19. A curling device as in Claim 14 wherein said longitudinal channels are radially displaced from the center axis of said rod portion.
20. A curling device as in Claim 14 wherein said channels are eight in number.
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