CA1221131A - Hair grooming attachment for a curling iron - Google Patents
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Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a hair grooming attachment for a curling iron having a handle and a heating element extending from the handle. The attachment includes a main body portion which has an inner diameter permitting sliding attachment of the main body portion upon the heating element. me main body portion has a first end having an inner diameter at least equal to the inner diameter of the main body portion to accommodate the sliding attachment of the main body portion upon the heating element through the first end. A second end is oppositely spaced from the first end and has an inner diameter less than the inner diameter of the main body portion.
This prevents sliding attachment of the main body portion on the heating element beyond the second end.
This prevents sliding attachment of the main body portion on the heating element beyond the second end.
Description
HA I R GROO~I I NG ATT~.CH~IENT
FOR A CURLING IRON
RELATED APPLICATIONS
This is a div~sion of Canadian Application 5Serial No. 354,835, filed June 26, 1980.
F I E Ll:) OF THE I MVE ~T I ON
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.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
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Curling ;rons 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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FOR A CURLING IRON
RELATED APPLICATIONS
This is a div~sion of Canadian Application 5Serial No. 354,835, filed June 26, 1980.
F I E Ll:) OF THE I MVE ~T I ON
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.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
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Curling ;rons 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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-2 -SUMMA:t~Y OF THE INVENTION
The invention provides a hair grooming attachment for a curling iron having a handle and a heating element extending froTn the handle, which at~achment comprises a body including a main portion having an inner diameter permitting sliding attachment of the main portion upon the heating element, which body also includes a first end having an inner diameter at least equal to the inner diameter of the main portion to accomodate the sliding attachment of the main portion upon the heating element through the first end, a second end oppositely spaced from the first end and having an inner diameter less than the inner diameter OL the main portion to prevent sliding attachment of the main portion on the heating element beyond the second end~ and an annular plurality of arcuately spaced support bars extending between the first end and the second end.
The inven~ion also provides a hair grooming attachment for a curling iron having a handle and a substantially cylindrical heating element extending from the handle, which heating element includes an end, and an end portion extending from the end towards the handle and having an outer configuration, which hair grooming attachment comprises a substantially hollow body having a central portion and oppositely spaced first and second endst which central portion has an interior with an inner configuration having a cross-section to permit sliding engagement of the central portion on `~
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the outer configuration of the heating e:Lement, which first end has an opening with a configuration at least equal in size to the inner configuration of the central portion to accommodate sliding engagement of the central portion upon the heating element through the first end, and which second end has an openlng with a configuration of lesser size than the inner configuration of the central portion to limit slidiny enyagement o~ the central portion on the heating elelnent toward the handle, which central portion also includes an annular plurality oE arcuately spaced support bars exten~irlg between the first end and the second end.
q'he invention also includes a hair grooming attachment for a curling iron having a handle ancl a substantially cylindrical heating element extending from the hand:le, which attachment comprises a substantially tubular elongated body including a central portion wittl an inner diameter permitting sliding attachment of the central portion upon the heating element of a curling iron, which body also includes a first end having an inner dia~neter at least equal to the inner diameter of the central portion to accommodate the sliding attachment ok the central portion upon the heating element through the first end, a second end oppositely spaced from the first end and having an inner diameter less than the inner diameter of the central portion to limi~ sliding attachment of tne central portion on the heating element toward the first encl, an annular plurality of arcuately spaced support bars extendirlg between the first end and the second end, and hair grovming mearls on said support bars, and fastening
The invention provides a hair grooming attachment for a curling iron having a handle and a heating element extending froTn the handle, which at~achment comprises a body including a main portion having an inner diameter permitting sliding attachment of the main portion upon the heating element, which body also includes a first end having an inner diameter at least equal to the inner diameter of the main portion to accomodate the sliding attachment of the main portion upon the heating element through the first end, a second end oppositely spaced from the first end and having an inner diameter less than the inner diameter OL the main portion to prevent sliding attachment of the main portion on the heating element beyond the second end~ and an annular plurality of arcuately spaced support bars extending between the first end and the second end.
The inven~ion also provides a hair grooming attachment for a curling iron having a handle and a substantially cylindrical heating element extending from the handle, which heating element includes an end, and an end portion extending from the end towards the handle and having an outer configuration, which hair grooming attachment comprises a substantially hollow body having a central portion and oppositely spaced first and second endst which central portion has an interior with an inner configuration having a cross-section to permit sliding engagement of the central portion on `~
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the outer configuration of the heating e:Lement, which first end has an opening with a configuration at least equal in size to the inner configuration of the central portion to accommodate sliding engagement of the central portion upon the heating element through the first end, and which second end has an openlng with a configuration of lesser size than the inner configuration of the central portion to limit slidiny enyagement o~ the central portion on the heating elelnent toward the handle, which central portion also includes an annular plurality oE arcuately spaced support bars exten~irlg between the first end and the second end.
q'he invention also includes a hair grooming attachment for a curling iron having a handle ancl a substantially cylindrical heating element extending from the hand:le, which attachment comprises a substantially tubular elongated body including a central portion wittl an inner diameter permitting sliding attachment of the central portion upon the heating element of a curling iron, which body also includes a first end having an inner dia~neter at least equal to the inner diameter of the central portion to accommodate the sliding attachment ok the central portion upon the heating element through the first end, a second end oppositely spaced from the first end and having an inner diameter less than the inner diameter of the central portion to limi~ sliding attachment of tne central portion on the heating element toward the first encl, an annular plurality of arcuately spaced support bars extendirlg between the first end and the second end, and hair grovming mearls on said support bars, and fastening
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means engageable with the heating element and the second end of the body for securing the second end of the body between the fastening means and the heating element.
The invention also provides a hair groominy attachment for a curliny iron having a handle and a heating element ex-tending from the handle, which attachment comprises a body including a main portion having an inner diameter permitting s.Liding attachment of the main portion upon the heating element, a first end having an inner diameter at least equal to tne inner diameter of the main portion to accommodate the sliding attachment of the main portion upon the heatiny element through the first end, a second end oppositely spaced from the lS first end and having an inner diameter less than the inner dia~neter of the main portion to prevent sliding attachmen~ of the main portion on the heating element beyond the second end, and an annular plurality of arcuat~ly spaced support bars extending between the first end and the second end/ and a hair clamping member pivotally attached on the body adjacent to the first end for movement between a first position in which the hair clamping member extends at an angle from the body and a second position in which the hair clamping member is closely adjacent to the body~
The invention also provides a hair groomillg attachment for a curling iron having a handle and a substantially cylindrical heating element extending from the handle, which heating element includes an end, and an end portion extending from the end towards the handle and having an outer configuration, which hair grooming attachment ~ `
comprises a substantially hollow body having a central portion and oppositely spaced first and second ends, whic~l central portion also has an interior with an inner configuration having a cross-section to permit sliding engagement of the central portion on the outer configurakion of t.he heating element, which first end has an opening with a conf.iguration at least equal in size to the inner configuration o~ the central portion to accommodate slidlng engagemellt of the central portion upon the heating element through the first end, and which second end has an opening with a configuration of lesser size than the inner configuration of the central portion to limit sliding engagement of the centra.L portion on the heating element toward the handle, which central portion also includes an annular plurality of arcuately spaced support bars extending between the first end and the second end, and a hair clamping member pivotally attached on the body adjacent to the first end for movement between a first pos.ition in which the hair clamping member ex~ends at an angle from the body and a second positlon in which the hair clamping member is closely adjacent to the body.
One of the principal features of the invention is an attacnmerlt for the heating element of a curling iron, which attachment allows interchangeable use of different hair grooming assemblies in connection with a single curling ironO
Other features and advantages of the embodiments of the invention will become known by reference to the fo:Llowing general description, claims, and the drawings~
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DESCRIPTIOM OE~ THE DRAWINGS
Fig. l 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 having a pivotally attached hair clamping member and which is s slidably engaged upon the heating element of a curling iron and interchangeable on the heating element with the brush attachment shown in Fig.
~' Fig. 3 is an exploded view of a curling ; iron and a hair grooming attachment which is slidably engagable thereon;
,~ 15 Fig. 4 is a sectional view of the grooming i a~tachment taken generally along line 4-4 in Fig.
; Fig. 5 is a fragmentary sectional view o~ the grooming attachment and the related Eastening means taken generally along `Line 5-5 in Fig. l;
Fig. 6 is a sectional v;ew, partly broken away, oE the grooming attachment taken generally along llne 6-6 in Fig. 5; and Fig. 7 is a sectional view of the groor~ling attachment taken generally along line 7-7 in Fig.
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BeEore explaining the embodiments of the invention in deta;l, 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 the 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-tion should not be regarded as limiting.
- GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Shown in the drawings is a hair grooming attachment 10 and its use in connection with a curling iron 12. The curling iron 12 generally includes a handle 14 and a heating element 1~ 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 generally serves to facilitate the use of the radiated heat to curl or otherwise style the operator's hair.
Referring first principally to Figs. 1, 2, and 3, the attachment generally includes a main body portion 18 which has an inner diameter suEficient to permit sliding attachment of the main body portion 18 upon the heating element 16. The main body portion 18 includes a Eirst end 20 which has an inner diameter at least equal to the inner diameter of the main body portion 18 and an oppositely spaced second end 22 which has an inner diameter less than the inner diametec oE the main body portion 18. By virtue of this construction, the first end 20 accommo-dates the sliding attachment of the ma;n 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 Fig. 3), and the sliding attachment thereafter progresses until the second end 22 of the main body portion 18 reaches the outer end 24 of the heating element 16 (as shown in Figs. I and 2). The difference in diameters between the second end 22 and the outer end 24 (see Figs. 1 and 5) blocks further sliding attachment of the main body portion 18 beyond the second end 22.
As is best shown in Figs. 1, 2 and 59 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 applicable for use in combination with curling irons of various constructions, and the particular construc-tion of the attachment 10 may be varied according to the design of the associated curling iron as well as the particular hair curling or styling function sought to be accomplished.
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In the illustrated embodiment (as best shown in Fig. 3), the curling icon 12 includes a plurality of arcuately spaced grooves 28 extending longitudinally along the outer peripheral surface 32 oE the heating S element lS between the handle end 30 of the eLement 16 and the outer end 24 thereof. As can best be seen in Fig. 7, the outer peripheral surface 32 of the heatin~ 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 oE the element 16 and having a second diametec d2 which is less than the first diameter dl. It should ~e appreciated that the specific shape of the grooves 28 may be varied from that shown in lS the dra~ings. For example, the grooves 28 may take the form of a dovetail as well as any square, rectangular, or arcuate indentation formed in the outer peripheral surface 32 of the heating element 16.
ln this embodiment, the main body portion 18 of the grooming attachment 10 forms an annular frame or cage (see Fig. 3) which includes a plurality oE arcuately spaced support bars 36. While the frame 18 may be constructed oE various materials, it is preferably made of heat resistant plastic.
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The number of support bars 36 is equal to the number oE grooves 28. The bars 36 have an outer diameter (see Fig. 7) generally equal to the first mentioned diameter dl of the outer peripheral surEace 32 of the heating element 16 and an inner diameter generally equal to the second mentioned diameter d2 of the inner peripheral surfaces 34 of the grooves 28.
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_9_ By virtue of these generally rnatched inner and oucer diameters of the heating element 16 and sllpport bars 36, and as can he seen in Figs. 6 and 7, the support bars 36 sliclingly engage the grooves 28.
Furthermore, the outer peripheral surface 40 of the support bars 36 is generally flush with the outer peripheral surface 32 oE the heating element 16, thereby enhancing the transfer of heat between the element 16 and the operator's hair. The outer peripheral surface 40 of the support bars 36 may be smooth, as is shown in the drawings, or it may be roughened or serrated to facilitate the holding of hair against the annular frame L8. --, In this embodiment, the first end 20 of the annular frame 18 takes the form of a first annuLar member 42, also preferabLy made of heat resistant plastic, attached to the annular frame 18. Preferably the first annular member 42 is molded directly to the annuklr Erame 18, but the first annular member 42 may also be attached by glue (as is ~enerally shown in ~ig. 2) or by a pLurality of pins 44 tas shown in Figs. 1 and 3) which extend through the first annular member 42 into the support bars 36. As is best shown in F.ig. 4, the first annular member 42 has an inner diameter at Least e(lual to the first mentioned cliameter dl of the outer peripheraL surface 32 of the heating element 16 and forms a co].Lar which commonly encircles the flush outer peripheral surfaces 32 and 40 of the heating element 16 an(l support bars 36.
The second encl 22 oE the annular frame 1~
takes the form of a second annular member 46, also ~;22~
perferal~ly ma~le of heat resistan~ plastic, attach~d to the annular frame 18. Like the first annular ember 42, the second annular member 46 is preferably mol.decl directly to the annular frame 13, but it may also be attached by glue or a plurality oE 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 Eirst mentioned diameter dl so that the second annular member 46 takes ttle form of a ring fastened in registry upon the frame 18.
Thus, as hecetofore generally described, the first annular rnember 42 accommodates the sliding engagement of the support bars 36 within the grooves 28, whereas the seconcl annular member 46 does not.
The slid ing enga~ement between the support bars 36 and 2() the grooves 28 proceeds through the first annular member 42 until abutting engagement between the second annular member 46 and the outer end 24 oE the heating elenlent 16 occurs (as shown in Figs.l and 5).
As shown in Fi~s. 1 and 2, the length of the annular Erame 18 is less than the length of the heating eLement 16 so that, wllen abutalent between the second annular member 46 and the outer end 24 of the heating element 16 occurs, the first annular membec 42 is located in a spaced relationship from the handLe end 30 oE the heatinp, element 16. By virtue oE this construction, heat expansion of the frame 18 is permitted during operation of the curling iron 12.
In the illustrated embodiment, the heating element 16 has an internally threaded hol,e 50 centrally 5 formed in its outer end 2~. The fastening means 26 takes the Eorm of a plug-shaped member 52 having an outer diameter generaLly equal to the outer dialneter dl oE the heating element 16 anct preferably made of a heat resis.ant material such as plast,ic or rubber.
The plug member 52 includes an underbody portion 54 and an externally threaded pin 56 projecting down~Jardly from the center of the underbody portion 54. Rotation oE the plug member 52 causes the pin 56 to threadably engage the hole 50, and the second annu1ar member 46 is thereby sandwiched between the underbody surface 54 of the p1ug member 52 and the outer end 24 of the heating elernent 16. Movement of the annular frame 18 axially along the heatin~ element 16 is thereby pceventedO Also, by virtue of the engagement between the ~rooves 28 and the support bars 36, rotation of the groomin~ attachment upon the heating element 16 is likewise prevented.
It should be appreciated that the plug member 5~ may be altecn;ltively molded directly to the second ~5 annular men~ber 46 to provide a heat resistant gripping surEace to Eacilitate attachment ancl removal oE the annular Erame l8 upon the hea~ing element 16. In this embodimen~, the unîtary annular frame L8 and plug member 52 may be held in place upon the heating eLement 16 by means of friction or ~y another suitable fastening mechanism, such as a spring-detent assembly (not sho~n).
As before mentioned, 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 h~ic styles, there are numerous structural variations of the grooming attachment 10 which are possible. Two such variations are shown.
Referring to the first variation which is best shown in Figs. 2 and 4~ the attachment 10 includes a hair clamping meMber 58 which is pivotally attached on the annular frame 18 for rlovement between a first position (shown in solid lines in Fig. 1) in which the hair clamping member 58 extends at an angle from the annular frame 18 and a second position (shown in phantom lines in Fig. 1) in which the hair clamping member 58 is located closely adjacent to the annular frame 18. While the pivot point may be variously located, in the illustrated embodiment, the first annu]ar ring 42 includes a pair of outwardly projecting shoulders 68 (as best snown in Fig. 4) upon which the hair clamping member 58 is pivotally attached.
The hair clamping member 5~, which may be of either plastic or metal unitary construction, includes an outwardly pro~jecting 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. Preferably, and as is shown in Fig. ~, the outer tip of the clamping member 58 extends beyond 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 3~
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 Eits in cegistry 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 surface 62 and the outer peripheral surEaces 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 frame 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 facilitates the making of large "loose" curls or waves.
It should 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 Eor creating a variety of hair curls and styles.
Various of the features of the invention are set forth in the following claims.
means engageable with the heating element and the second end of the body for securing the second end of the body between the fastening means and the heating element.
The invention also provides a hair groominy attachment for a curliny iron having a handle and a heating element ex-tending from the handle, which attachment comprises a body including a main portion having an inner diameter permitting s.Liding attachment of the main portion upon the heating element, a first end having an inner diameter at least equal to tne inner diameter of the main portion to accommodate the sliding attachment of the main portion upon the heatiny element through the first end, a second end oppositely spaced from the lS first end and having an inner diameter less than the inner dia~neter of the main portion to prevent sliding attachmen~ of the main portion on the heating element beyond the second end, and an annular plurality of arcuat~ly spaced support bars extending between the first end and the second end/ and a hair clamping member pivotally attached on the body adjacent to the first end for movement between a first position in which the hair clamping member extends at an angle from the body and a second position in which the hair clamping member is closely adjacent to the body~
The invention also provides a hair groomillg attachment for a curling iron having a handle and a substantially cylindrical heating element extending from the handle, which heating element includes an end, and an end portion extending from the end towards the handle and having an outer configuration, which hair grooming attachment ~ `
comprises a substantially hollow body having a central portion and oppositely spaced first and second ends, whic~l central portion also has an interior with an inner configuration having a cross-section to permit sliding engagement of the central portion on the outer configurakion of t.he heating element, which first end has an opening with a conf.iguration at least equal in size to the inner configuration o~ the central portion to accommodate slidlng engagemellt of the central portion upon the heating element through the first end, and which second end has an opening with a configuration of lesser size than the inner configuration of the central portion to limit sliding engagement of the centra.L portion on the heating element toward the handle, which central portion also includes an annular plurality of arcuately spaced support bars extending between the first end and the second end, and a hair clamping member pivotally attached on the body adjacent to the first end for movement between a first pos.ition in which the hair clamping member ex~ends at an angle from the body and a second positlon in which the hair clamping member is closely adjacent to the body.
One of the principal features of the invention is an attacnmerlt for the heating element of a curling iron, which attachment allows interchangeable use of different hair grooming assemblies in connection with a single curling ironO
Other features and advantages of the embodiments of the invention will become known by reference to the fo:Llowing general description, claims, and the drawings~
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DESCRIPTIOM OE~ THE DRAWINGS
Fig. l 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 having a pivotally attached hair clamping member and which is s slidably engaged upon the heating element of a curling iron and interchangeable on the heating element with the brush attachment shown in Fig.
~' Fig. 3 is an exploded view of a curling ; iron and a hair grooming attachment which is slidably engagable thereon;
,~ 15 Fig. 4 is a sectional view of the grooming i a~tachment taken generally along line 4-4 in Fig.
; Fig. 5 is a fragmentary sectional view o~ the grooming attachment and the related Eastening means taken generally along `Line 5-5 in Fig. l;
Fig. 6 is a sectional v;ew, partly broken away, oE the grooming attachment taken generally along llne 6-6 in Fig. 5; and Fig. 7 is a sectional view of the groor~ling attachment taken generally along line 7-7 in Fig.
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BeEore explaining the embodiments of the invention in deta;l, 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 the 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-tion should not be regarded as limiting.
- GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Shown in the drawings is a hair grooming attachment 10 and its use in connection with a curling iron 12. The curling iron 12 generally includes a handle 14 and a heating element 1~ 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 generally serves to facilitate the use of the radiated heat to curl or otherwise style the operator's hair.
Referring first principally to Figs. 1, 2, and 3, the attachment generally includes a main body portion 18 which has an inner diameter suEficient to permit sliding attachment of the main body portion 18 upon the heating element 16. The main body portion 18 includes a Eirst end 20 which has an inner diameter at least equal to the inner diameter of the main body portion 18 and an oppositely spaced second end 22 which has an inner diameter less than the inner diametec oE the main body portion 18. By virtue of this construction, the first end 20 accommo-dates the sliding attachment of the ma;n 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 Fig. 3), and the sliding attachment thereafter progresses until the second end 22 of the main body portion 18 reaches the outer end 24 of the heating element 16 (as shown in Figs. I and 2). The difference in diameters between the second end 22 and the outer end 24 (see Figs. 1 and 5) blocks further sliding attachment of the main body portion 18 beyond the second end 22.
As is best shown in Figs. 1, 2 and 59 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 applicable for use in combination with curling irons of various constructions, and the particular construc-tion of the attachment 10 may be varied according to the design of the associated curling iron as well as the particular hair curling or styling function sought to be accomplished.
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In the illustrated embodiment (as best shown in Fig. 3), the curling icon 12 includes a plurality of arcuately spaced grooves 28 extending longitudinally along the outer peripheral surface 32 oE the heating S element lS between the handle end 30 of the eLement 16 and the outer end 24 thereof. As can best be seen in Fig. 7, the outer peripheral surface 32 of the heatin~ 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 oE the element 16 and having a second diametec d2 which is less than the first diameter dl. It should ~e appreciated that the specific shape of the grooves 28 may be varied from that shown in lS the dra~ings. For example, the grooves 28 may take the form of a dovetail as well as any square, rectangular, or arcuate indentation formed in the outer peripheral surface 32 of the heating element 16.
ln this embodiment, the main body portion 18 of the grooming attachment 10 forms an annular frame or cage (see Fig. 3) which includes a plurality oE arcuately spaced support bars 36. While the frame 18 may be constructed oE various materials, it is preferably made of heat resistant plastic.
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The number of support bars 36 is equal to the number oE grooves 28. The bars 36 have an outer diameter (see Fig. 7) generally equal to the first mentioned diameter dl of the outer peripheral surEace 32 of the heating element 16 and an inner diameter generally equal to the second mentioned diameter d2 of the inner peripheral surfaces 34 of the grooves 28.
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_9_ By virtue of these generally rnatched inner and oucer diameters of the heating element 16 and sllpport bars 36, and as can he seen in Figs. 6 and 7, the support bars 36 sliclingly engage the grooves 28.
Furthermore, the outer peripheral surface 40 of the support bars 36 is generally flush with the outer peripheral surface 32 oE the heating element 16, thereby enhancing the transfer of heat between the element 16 and the operator's hair. The outer peripheral surface 40 of the support bars 36 may be smooth, as is shown in the drawings, or it may be roughened or serrated to facilitate the holding of hair against the annular frame L8. --, In this embodiment, the first end 20 of the annular frame 18 takes the form of a first annuLar member 42, also preferabLy made of heat resistant plastic, attached to the annular frame 18. Preferably the first annular member 42 is molded directly to the annuklr Erame 18, but the first annular member 42 may also be attached by glue (as is ~enerally shown in ~ig. 2) or by a pLurality of pins 44 tas shown in Figs. 1 and 3) which extend through the first annular member 42 into the support bars 36. As is best shown in F.ig. 4, the first annular member 42 has an inner diameter at Least e(lual to the first mentioned cliameter dl of the outer peripheraL surface 32 of the heating element 16 and forms a co].Lar which commonly encircles the flush outer peripheral surfaces 32 and 40 of the heating element 16 an(l support bars 36.
The second encl 22 oE the annular frame 1~
takes the form of a second annular member 46, also ~;22~
perferal~ly ma~le of heat resistan~ plastic, attach~d to the annular frame 18. Like the first annular ember 42, the second annular member 46 is preferably mol.decl directly to the annular frame 13, but it may also be attached by glue or a plurality oE 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 Eirst mentioned diameter dl so that the second annular member 46 takes ttle form of a ring fastened in registry upon the frame 18.
Thus, as hecetofore generally described, the first annular rnember 42 accommodates the sliding engagement of the support bars 36 within the grooves 28, whereas the seconcl annular member 46 does not.
The slid ing enga~ement between the support bars 36 and 2() the grooves 28 proceeds through the first annular member 42 until abutting engagement between the second annular member 46 and the outer end 24 oE the heating elenlent 16 occurs (as shown in Figs.l and 5).
As shown in Fi~s. 1 and 2, the length of the annular Erame 18 is less than the length of the heating eLement 16 so that, wllen abutalent between the second annular member 46 and the outer end 24 of the heating element 16 occurs, the first annular membec 42 is located in a spaced relationship from the handLe end 30 oE the heatinp, element 16. By virtue oE this construction, heat expansion of the frame 18 is permitted during operation of the curling iron 12.
In the illustrated embodiment, the heating element 16 has an internally threaded hol,e 50 centrally 5 formed in its outer end 2~. The fastening means 26 takes the Eorm of a plug-shaped member 52 having an outer diameter generaLly equal to the outer dialneter dl oE the heating element 16 anct preferably made of a heat resis.ant material such as plast,ic or rubber.
The plug member 52 includes an underbody portion 54 and an externally threaded pin 56 projecting down~Jardly from the center of the underbody portion 54. Rotation oE the plug member 52 causes the pin 56 to threadably engage the hole 50, and the second annu1ar member 46 is thereby sandwiched between the underbody surface 54 of the p1ug member 52 and the outer end 24 of the heating elernent 16. Movement of the annular frame 18 axially along the heatin~ element 16 is thereby pceventedO Also, by virtue of the engagement between the ~rooves 28 and the support bars 36, rotation of the groomin~ attachment upon the heating element 16 is likewise prevented.
It should be appreciated that the plug member 5~ may be altecn;ltively molded directly to the second ~5 annular men~ber 46 to provide a heat resistant gripping surEace to Eacilitate attachment ancl removal oE the annular Erame l8 upon the hea~ing element 16. In this embodimen~, the unîtary annular frame L8 and plug member 52 may be held in place upon the heating eLement 16 by means of friction or ~y another suitable fastening mechanism, such as a spring-detent assembly (not sho~n).
As before mentioned, 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 h~ic styles, there are numerous structural variations of the grooming attachment 10 which are possible. Two such variations are shown.
Referring to the first variation which is best shown in Figs. 2 and 4~ the attachment 10 includes a hair clamping meMber 58 which is pivotally attached on the annular frame 18 for rlovement between a first position (shown in solid lines in Fig. 1) in which the hair clamping member 58 extends at an angle from the annular frame 18 and a second position (shown in phantom lines in Fig. 1) in which the hair clamping member 58 is located closely adjacent to the annular frame 18. While the pivot point may be variously located, in the illustrated embodiment, the first annu]ar ring 42 includes a pair of outwardly projecting shoulders 68 (as best snown in Fig. 4) upon which the hair clamping member 58 is pivotally attached.
The hair clamping member 5~, which may be of either plastic or metal unitary construction, includes an outwardly pro~jecting 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. Preferably, and as is shown in Fig. ~, the outer tip of the clamping member 58 extends beyond 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 3~
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 Eits in cegistry 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 surface 62 and the outer peripheral surEaces 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 frame 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 facilitates the making of large "loose" curls or waves.
It should 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 Eor creating a variety of hair curls and styles.
Various of the features of the invention are set forth in the following claims.
Claims (10)
1. A hair grooming attachment for a curling iron having a handle and a heating element extending from the handle, said attachment comprising a body including a main portion having an inner diameter permitting sliding attachment of said main portion upon the heating element, said body also including a first end having an inner diameter at least equal to said inner diameter of said main portion to accommodate the sliding attachment of said main portion upon the heating element through said first end, a second end oppositely spaced from said first end and having an inner diameter less than said inner diameter of said main portion to prevent sliding attachment of said main portion on the heating element beyond said second end, and an annular plurality of arcuately spaced support bars extending between said first end and said second end.
2. A hair grooming attachment for a curling iron having a handle and a substantially cylindrical heating element extending from the handle, which heating element includes an end, and an end portion extending from the end toward the handle and having an outer configuration, said hair grooming attachment comprising a substantially hollow body having a central portion and oppositely spaced first and second ends, said central portion having an interior with an inner configuration having a cross-section to permit sliding engagement of said central portion on the outer configuaration of said heating element, said first end having an opening with a configuration at least equal in size to said inner configuration of said central portion to accommodate sliding engagement of said central portion upon the heating element through said first end, and said second end having an opening with a configuation of lesser size than said inner configuration of said central portion to limit sliding engagement of said central portion on the heating element toward the handle, said central portion also including an annular plurality of arcuately spaced support bars extending between said first end and said second end.
3. A hair grooming attachment for a curling iron having a handle and a substantially cylindrical heating element extending from the handle, said attachment comprising a substantially tubular elongated body including a central portion with an inner diameter permitting sliding attachment of said central portion upon the heating element of a curling iron, said body also including a first end having an inner diameter at least equal to said inner diameter of said central portion to accommodate the sliding attachment of said central portion upon the heating element through said first end, a second end oppositely spaced from said first end and having an inner diameter less than said inner diameter of said central portion to limit sliding attachment of said central portion on the heating element toward said first end, an annular plurality of arcuately spaced support bars extending between said first end and said second end, and hair grooming means on said support bars, and fastening means engageable with the heating element and said second end of said body for securing said second end of said body between said fastening means and the heating element.
4. A hair grooming attachment according to any of Claims 1, 2, and 3 wherein the distance between said first end and said second end of said body is less than the distance which the heating element extends from the handle of the curling iron.
5. A hair grooming attachment according to any of Claims 1 and 2 and further including fastening means engagable with the heating element and said second end of said body for securing said second end of said body between said fastening means and the heating element.
6. A hair grooming attachment according to any of Claims 1 and 2 wherein said body also includes a plurality of generally spaced bristles projecting outwardly from said support bars and collectively forming a brush.
7. A hair grooming attachment according to any of Claims 1 and 2 and further including a hair clamping member pivotally attached on said body for movement between a first position in which said hair clamping member extends at an angle from said body and a second position in which said hair clamping member is closely adjacent to said body.
8. A hair grooming attachment for a curling iron having a handle and a heating element extending from the handle, said attachment comprising a body including a main portion having an inner diameter permitting sliding attachment of said main portion upon the heating element, said body also including a first end having an inner diameter at least equal to said inner diameter of said main portion to accommodate the sliding attachment of said main portion upon the heating element through said first end, a second end oppositely spaced from said first end and having an inner diameter less than said inner diameter of said main portion to prevent sliding attachment of said main portion on the heating element beyond said second end, and an annular plurality of arcuately spaced support bars extending between said first end and said second end, and a hair clamping member pivotally attached on said body adjacent to said first end for movement between a first position in which said hair clamping member extends at an angle from said body and a second position in which said hair clamping member is closely adjacent to said body.
9. A hair grooming attachment for a curling iron having a handle and a substantially cylindrical heating element extending from the handle, which heating element includes an end, and an end portion extending from the end towards the handle and having an outer configuration, said hair grooming attachment comprising a substantially hollow body having a central portion and oppositely spaced first and second ends, said central portion having an interior with an inner configuration having a cross-section to permit sliding engagement of said central portion on the outer configuaration of said heating element, said first end having an opening with a configuration at least equal in size to said inner configuration of said central portion to accommodate sliding engagement of said central portion upon the heating element through said first end, and said second end having an opening with a configuation of lesser size than said inner configuration of said central portion to limit sliding engagement of said central portion on the heating element toward the handle, said central portion also including an annular plurality of arcuately spaced support bars extending between said first end and said second end, and a hair clamping member pivotally attached on said body adjacent to said first end for movement between a first position in which said hair clamping member extends at an angle from said body and a second position in which said hair clamping member is closely adjacent to said body.
10. A hair grooming attachment according to Claim 8 or 9 wherein said hair clamping member fits in registry with said body when said hair clamping member is in said second position.
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