CA2665811C - Hair styling iron with raised fins - Google Patents

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CA2665811C
CA2665811C CA2665811A CA2665811A CA2665811C CA 2665811 C CA2665811 C CA 2665811C CA 2665811 A CA2665811 A CA 2665811A CA 2665811 A CA2665811 A CA 2665811A CA 2665811 C CA2665811 C CA 2665811C
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45DHAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D1/00Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor
    • A45D1/02Curling-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
    • A45D1/04Curling-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
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45DHAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D1/00Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor
    • A45D1/18Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor with combs
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45DHAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2/00Hair-curling or hair-waving appliances ; Appliances for hair dressing treatment not otherwise provided for
    • A45D2/001Hair straightening appliances
    • A45D2/002Hair straightening appliances with combs

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Abstract

An electrically powered, heated flat iron (1) has a first handle (2) and a second handle (3) joined by a hinge (4). An upper plate (6) is attached to the first handle (2), and a lower plate (7) is attached to the second handle (3). The upper plate has a groove (8) that extends generally longitudinally. The lower plate (7) has a set of raised ridges (9), the ridges (9) being aligned in a longitudinally extending row along the lower plate (7) so that the row is aligned with the groove (8).

Description

HAIR STYLING IRON WITH RAISED FINS
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
None.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention The present invention relates to hand held hair styling devices and, more particularly, to hair styling devices having heated plates.
Description of Related Art Various known hair styling irons have heated, flat plates. Certain flat irons have non-flat heated surfaces comprising one or more of raised contours, grooves, pins, and channels. While each has a specialized purpose, such as shaping hair in a particular way, or detangling hair, none provide optimal performance for simultaneously straightening hair, detangling hair, and delivering maximum heat transfer. For example, designs that have mere pins or bristle-like protrusions effectively comb through hair, and in some instances detangle the hair, yet the pins are poor heat conductors and, therefore, do little to transfer heat. The result is that the heat transfer is almost entirely limited to surfaces of the flat iron surfaces that directly contact the hair. Furthermore, pins, particularly if a relatively large number are employed, have a tendency to get stuck in tangled hair and are difficult to pull through, particularly without causing discomfort.
OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide a heated styling iron that achieves straightening, detangling, and optimum heat transfer in a manner that overcomes the shortcomings described above.
These and other objects are achieved by the present invention.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
According to the present invention, a heated styling iron having two opposed heated surfaces hingedly connected achieves straightening, detangling, and optimum heat transfer by utilizing on one flat heated surface a row of fin-like raised ridges that are spaced apart longitudinally in a single row and that are oriented so that the longer dimension of the fin-like ridges are aligned generally I

transverse to the longitudinal axis. Thus, as the iron is pulled through the hair the ridges guide the hair along their longer dimensions. The opposing flat heated surface has a channel or groove that extends longitudinally in a manner so that it complementarily receives the row of ridges when the heated surfaces are closed against each other. The sizing and shape of the groove is optimized to receive the ridges while the heated surfaces are closing around a lock of hair.
In accordance with an aspect of the present invention there is provided an appliance for styling hair, said appliance comprising:
an upper plate attached to a first member and defining a first longitudinal axis, said upper plate having an upper substantially planar surface and a single enclosed groove extending generally longitudinally with respect to said first longitudinal axis and recessed relative to said upper planar surface;
a lower plate attached to a second member and defining a second longitudinal axis in general alignment with said first longitudinal axis, said lower plate having a lower substantially planar surface;
a heat element associated with one or both of said first and second members and being adapted to be selectively actuated to heat a respective plate associated with said first or second member;
a set of independent raised ridges extending from said lower plate and being in general longitudinal alignment with respect to said second longitudinal axis of said lower plate, said raised ridges being longitudinally spaced and aligned with said single groove so that when said first member is in contact with said second member, said ridges enter said single groove, each ridge having a length L, a thickness T, and a height H, where L is greater than T and greater than H, and each ridge is oriented so that its length L is orthogonal to said second longitudinal axis; and said first and second members being operatively connected and mounted for movement between an open position and a generally approximated position, whereby when in said approximated condition, a subject's hair is contacted by said upper and lower substantially planar surfaces of respective said upper and lower plates and being dimensioned to apply a generally straightening effect to the
2 subject's hair while said ridges providing a detangling effect as the hair is passed through said upper and lower planar surfaces.
In accordance with a further aspect of the present invention there is provided an appliance for styling hair, which comprises: a first hair treating member defining a first longitudinal axis, said first treating member having a substantially planar first treatment surface and defining- an enclosed longitudinal groove recessed relative to said first treatment surface and generally extending along said first longitudinal axis;
a second hair treating member defining a second longitudinal axis in general alignment with said first longitudinal axis, said second treating member having a substantially planar second treatment surface and a plurality of raised ridges generally extending longitudinally with respect to said second longitudinal axis and depending outwardly from said second treatment surface, and having longitudinally adjacent ridges being in spaced relation, each ridge has a length L, a thickness T, and a height H, where L is greater than T and each ridge is oriented so that its length L is generally orthogonal to the second longitudinal axis, the length L
of each ridge is greater than the height H;
said first and second treating members operatively coupled and adapted for relative movement wherein said first and second treatment surfaces engage hair passing to provide a straightening effect on the hair with said raised ridges of said second treating member being received within said enclosed longitudinal groove of said first treating member; and a heat element associated with at least one of said first and second treating members.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a heated iron according to the present invention, including additional partial views showing various components.
2a DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF
THE INVENTION
A heated flat iron 1 according to the present invention includes a first member 2 and a second member 3 joined by a hinge 4. An electrical cord 5 extends therefrom for providing electrical energy from an external source. An upper plate 6 is attached to the first member 2, and a lower plate 7 is attached to the second member 3. The upper plate comprises a groove 8 that extends generally longitudinally. The lower plate 7 includes a set of raised ridges 9, each ridge 9 having a length L, a thickness T, and a height H, where L is greater than T.
The ridges 9 are aligned in a longitudinally extending row along the lower plate 7 so that the row is aligned with the groove 8. Each ridge 9 is oriented so that its length L is transverse to the longitudinally extending row. The row of ridges may be made on a secondary plate that is inlaid into the lower plate 7, or the ridges may be integrally formed therewith.
Conventional electric heat elements provide heat to either or both plates 6, 7. Conventional control buttons and dials are used to control settings including heat settings. Various surfaces may be treated, coated or comprised of ceramics, tourmaline, non-metals and other materials. Ion generators and far infra red generators may be included. The iron 1 may be vented for wet and dry applications, it may have a steam generator and fluid reservoir, and it may be fitted with a fan for blowing air.
2b While a preferred embodiment of the present invention has been shown and described herein, various modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.
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CLAIMS.
1. An appliance for styling hair, said appliance comprising:
an upper plate attached to a first member and defining a first longitudinal axis, said upper plate having an upper substantially planar surface and a single enclosed groove extending generally longitudinally with respect to said first longitudinal axis and recessed relative to said upper planar surface, a lower plate attached to a second member and defining a second longitudinal axis in general alignment with said first longitudinal axis, said lower plate having a lower substantially planar surface;
a heat element associated with one or both of said first and second members and being adapted to be selectively actuated to heat a respective plate associated with said first or second member;
a set of independent raised ridges extending from said lower plate and being in general longitudinal alignment with respect to said second longitudinal axis of said lower plate, said raised ridges being longitudinally spaced and aligned with said single groove so that when said first member is in contact with said second member, said ridges enter said single groove, each ridge having a length L, a thickness T, and a height H, where L is greater than T and greater than H, and each ridge is oriented so that its length L is orthogonal to said second longitudinal axis; and said first and second members being operatively connected and mounted for movement between an open position and a generally approximated position, whereby when in said approximated condition, a subject's hair is contacted by said upper and lower substantially planar surfaces of respective said upper and lower plates and being dimensioned to apply a generally straightening effect to the subject's hair while said ridges providing a detangling effect as the hair is passed through said upper and lower planar surfaces.
2. An appliance according to claim 1, wherein said ridges are integrally formed with said lower plate.
3. An appliance according to claim 1, wherein said ridges are integrally formed on a secondary plate that is attached to said lower plate.
4. An appliance according to claim 1, wherein said single groove and said ridges are each generally centrally located with respect to the respective upper and lower plates.
5. An appliance according to claim 1, comprising at least three ridges with longitudinally adjacent ridges being longitudinally spaced.
6. An appliance for styling hair, which comprises: a first hair treating member defining a first longitudinal axis, said first treating member having a substantially planar first treatment surface and defining- an enclosed longitudinal groove recessed relative to said first treatment surface and generally extending along said first longitudinal axis;
a second hair treating member defining a second longitudinal axis in general alignment with said first longitudinal axis, said second treating member having a substantially planar second treatment surface and a plurality of raised ridges generally extending longitudinally with respect to said second longitudinal axis and depending outwardly from said second treatment surface, and having longitudinally adjacent ridges being in spaced relation, each ridge has a length L, a thickness T, and a height H, where L is greater than T and each ridge is oriented so that its length L is generally orthogonal to the second longitudinal axis, the length L of each ridge is greater than the height H;
said first and second treating members operatively coupled and adapted for relative movement wherein said first and second treatment surfaces engage hair passing to provide a straightening effect on the hair with said raised ridges of said second treating member being received within said enclosed longitudinal groove of said first treating member; and a heat element associated with at least one of said first and second treating members.
7. An appliance according to claim 6, wherein the first treating member includes a first plate element, the plate element having said longitudinal groove.
8. An appliance according to claim 7, wherein said second treating member includes a second plate element, said raised ridges depending outwardly from said second plate member.
9. An appliance according to claim 8, wherein said first and second treating members are adapted for relative pivotal movement.
10. An appliance according to claim 6, further comprising at least three ridges with longitudinally adjacent ridges being longitudinally spaced.
11. An appliance according to claim 6, wherein said longitudinal groove and said raised ridges are generally centrally located within said first and second plate members.
12. An appliance according to claim 1, further comprising a heat element associated with each of said first and second members and being adapted to be selectively actuated to heat respective fist and second plates.
13. An appliance according to claim 8, comprising a heat element associated with each of said first and second treating members to heat respective first and second plate elements.
14. An appliance according to claim 1, wherein the length L of each ridge is at least about twice the thickness T of each ridge.
15. An appliance according to claim 14, wherein the length L of each ridge is at least about three times the thickness T of each ridge.
16. An appliance according to claim 14, wherein each ridge defines a general fin-like configuration.
17. An appliance according to claim 6, wherein the length L of each ridge is at least about twice the thickness T of each ridge.
18. An appliance according to claim 17, wherein the length L of each ridge is at least about three times the thickness T of each ridge.
19. An appliance according to claim 17, wherein each ridge defines a general fin-like configuration.
20. An appliance according to claim 1, wherein the length L of each ridge is greatest at the intersection of the ridge with the lower plate.
21. An appliance according to claim 20 wherein the set of independent raised ridges is a single sole set of independent raised ridges.
22. An appliance according to claim 6, wherein the length L of each ridge is greatest at the intersection of the ridge with the lower plate.
23. An appliance according to claim 22, wherein the set of independent raised ridges is a single sole set of independent raised ridges.
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