CA2688847A1 - Hair styling apparatus - Google Patents
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- A45D1/00—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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- A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
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Abstract
An electric hair styling apparatus including first and second elongate members that are pivotally connected are spring biased away from each other. Located inside one of the elongate members is an electric motor, which can selectively be turned on to vibrate the heat plates for faster hairstyling with less damage to the hair.
The preferred apparatus includes a transparent window on an outer surface of the first elongate member that provides for viewing of a control panel located on an inner surface of the second elongate member.
The preferred apparatus includes a transparent window on an outer surface of the first elongate member that provides for viewing of a control panel located on an inner surface of the second elongate member.
Description
Hair Styling Apparatus FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[001] The present invention relates to an electric hair styling apparatus.
BACKGROUND OF THE RELATED ART
[001] The present invention relates to an electric hair styling apparatus.
BACKGROUND OF THE RELATED ART
[002] Heated styling tools are generally well known. Hair irons have been developed to style the hair by straightening, crimping and curling, for example. Many known devices have a wand-like shape in which hair can be compressed by two heated members or wrapped around a heated member to change the structure of the hair with heat. Known hair irons typically include a handle for the user to hold and, often, the controls for the device are located on the handle.
[003] The present invention addresses problems and limitations associated with the related art.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[004] A hair styling apparatus for changing the structure of hair through heat is disclosed. The preferred hair styling apparatus includes opposing first and second elongate members each having first and second ends and inner and outer surfaces. Each of the elongate member has an electrically powered heat plate proximate the inner surface at the first end. The second ends of the elongate members are pivotally connected and are biased such that the first ends of the elongate members are biased away from each other. An electric motor is located within one of the first and second elongate members, preferably the second elongate member. The electric motor is configured to selectively vibrate the heat plates to provide for faster hair styling, which results in less damage since it is believed that the vibration allows the heat plates to glide through the hair more easily.
[005] In further preferred embodiments, a control panel for the power, heat and vibration settings is located on the inner surface of the second elongate member.
When the control panel is on the inside surface of the elongate member, there is a lower probability that the device settings will be inadvertently changed during use. Having the control panel on the inside surface of the elongate member is further beneficial as it provides for a smoother, easier outer surface of a user to grasp. To improve the ease of use of the control panel, the first elongate member preferably includes a transparent window such that the control panel can be viewed.
When the control panel is on the inside surface of the elongate member, there is a lower probability that the device settings will be inadvertently changed during use. Having the control panel on the inside surface of the elongate member is further beneficial as it provides for a smoother, easier outer surface of a user to grasp. To improve the ease of use of the control panel, the first elongate member preferably includes a transparent window such that the control panel can be viewed.
[006] These and other objectives and advantages of the invention will appear more fully from the following description, made in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein like reference characters refer to the same or similar parts throughout the several views. And, although the disclosure hereof is detailed and exact, the physical embodiments herein disclosed are merely examples that may be embodied in other specific structures. While preferred embodiments have been described, the details may be changed without departing from the claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[007] In the drawings, in which corresponding reference numerals and letters indicate corresponding parts of the various embodiments throughout the several views, and in which the various embodiments generally differ only in the manner described and/or shown:
[008] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a preferred hair styling apparatus 10 in a rest position, the hair styling apparatus 10 having first and second elongate members 12, 30; wherein the first elongate member 12 is pivotally connected to the second elongate member 301-[0091 Figure 2 is a top view of the hair styling apparatus 10 of Fig. 1 illustrating how a control panel 44 on the second elongate member 30 is viewable through a transparent window 26 of the first elongate member 12;
[010] Figure 3 is a bottom view of the hair styling apparatus 10 of Fig. 1;
[011] Figure 4 is a side view of the hair styling apparatus 10 of Fig. 1 (with various elements having being removed for clarity);
[012] Figure 5 is a front end view of the hair styling apparatus of Fig. 1;
[013] Figure 6 is a rear end view of the hair styling apparatus of Fig. 1;
[014] Figure 7 is a side, partial cutaway view of the hair styling apparatus 10 of Fig. 1 in a compressed position in which the first and second elongate members 12, 30 are brought together against a bias;
[015] Figure 8 is a schematic electrical circuit diagram; and [016] Figure 9 is a functional block diagram corresponding the electrical circuit diagram of Fig. 8.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[017] The preferred embodiments are illustrated in Figures 1-9. The hair styling apparatus 10 includes opposing first and second elongate members 12, 30.
Each elongate member 12, 30 having a first end 14, 32 and second end 16, 34 as well as an inner surface 18, 36 and outer surface 20, 38. The two elongate members 12, 30 are pivotally connected proximate the second ends 16, 34 at pivot point 60. Furthermore, the first and second elongate members 12, 30 are spring biased such that the first ends 14, 32 are biased away from each other in a rest position as is illustrated in Figure 1. To bias the first ends 14, 32 away from each other, a spring 62 is positioned proximate the pivot point 60. The spring 62 is preferably located in a housing 64 that is secured within a guide protrusion 66 of the inner surface 18 of the first elongate member 12.
[018] At the first ends of the elongate members 14, 32, on the respective inner surfaces 18, 36, heat plates 22, 40 are provided. The heat plates 22, 40 include heating elements (not shown) that generate heat, preferably through electric resistance. Preferably, the heat plates 22, 40 can be heated to a temperature in the range of about 150-500 degrees F, even more preferably in the range of about 190-450 degrees F. In the most preferred embodiments, the heat plates 22, 40 have a nano-silver coating to prevent grooves from forming over time after repeated use. It will be understood, however, that other heat plate materials and coatings such as ceramics can be utilized. In preferred embodiments, at least one of the heat plates 22, 40 is proximate a heat sensor (not shown) that can send temperature information to the control panel 44, perhaps for display on a temperature indicator 48.
[019] The preferred hair styling apparatus 10 includes an electric motor 80 within one of the elongate members, preferably the second elongate member 30. The electric motor 80 generates a vibration or oscillation throughout at least one of the elongate members 12, 30, including the respective heat plate 22, 40. It is believed that the vibration of the heat plates 22, 40 during use allows for the heat plates 22, 40 to glide better through the hair to provide smooth and straight hair that less damaged than known models that do not utilize vibration. It is further believed that the vibration of the heat plates 22, 40 during use allows for faster hair styling as the hair slides faster between the heat plates. The preferred range of oscillation or vibration is from about 5,500 to about 9,500, more preferably from about 6,500 to about 8,500, even more preferably from about 7000 to about 8000 oscillations per minute. More preferably, the vibration is about 7,500 oscillations per minute or about 125 oscillations per second. The frequency is preferably in the range of from about 90 to about 160 Hz, most preferably about 125 Hz.
[020] Figure 8 is a schematic electrical circuit diagram, and Figure 9 is a corresponding functional block diagram, of circuitry suitable for use with of a particularly preferred embodiment. The 120 volt AC input 101 is directly applied to heater 105 and also an AC/DC rectification circuit 102 before being converted to a lower voltage level and ground reference input by static voltage circuit 103. This provides power to the CPU 106 (see also Figure 8, pins 1, 8, 19-20). The CPU
106 performs analog/digital conversion and input/output control as programmed in a manner known in the art. Thus, the CPU 106 receives inputs from: the temperature sensor (or thermistor) 109 adjacent one heating element (24 or 42), which provides accurate indication of temperature (user adjustable between about 190-450 F); the crystal oscillator circuit 110, which provides timing to allow the CPU 106 to automatically shut off heater 105 after a selected period (e.g., anywhere from thirty to ninety minutes, preferably fifty minutes) as a safety feature (see pins 9 and 10); and the switch input circuit 111, which includes the inputs from user switches 46, 50a, 50b and switch 72 (pins 3-7). Using digital outputs, the CPU 106 independently controls the vibration motor 80 through motor control circuit 107 (Figure 8, pin 13); the heating elements 22, 40 (pin 15) through switching output circuit 108; the display 48 through FND indication circuit 104 (pins 16-22, 24-28); and a buzzer (shown in Figure 8 only; pin 14).
Preferably, circuit board 82 of the hair styling apparatus 10 is located within the second elongate member 30. It will be further understood that the hair styling apparatus 10 can be configured for other voltage parameters, where the voltage differs from 120 volts AC (for example, 220 volts as is common in Europe).
[021] While the person of ordinary skill may implement the preferred embodiment in a variety of platforms and components, the following major components preferred for use in the circuitry of Figure 8 are commercially available.
Symbol Component BZ1 Buzzer; BTK-5 C1 450F(30)120V
C3-C5 J220Mf, by D1-D8 GS1M_ Surface Mount Rectifier, 1A
F1 4 Fuse, 120VAC
FND YDSR-303AM Display HT1, HT2 Heating Plates M Z7AL2B009000 cylindrical DC vibration motor PT1 rMOC3O61 8210 6-Pin Dip Zero-Cross Phototriac Driver Optocoupler SW1-2-3 Up-Middle-Down Switches SPST PB
SW4 Lockout (no heat or vibration unless unit closed) SPST Push Button Thermistor TSW-124T 250V 1 OA 228 C
TR1 Power Triac 137S60 1545 PJm0827 A5 U1 PIC16F72-I/SO Microcontroller XT1 Crystal Oscillator (Clock) ZD1, ZD2 J Zener Diodes [022] In the most preferred embodiments, the vibrating feature is optionally actuated such that the hair styling apparatus 10 can be used with heat and vibration or heat only. In further preferred embodiments, the vibrating feature is only activated when the elongate members 12, 30 are compressed or joined toward each other and against the bias (see, for example, Figure 7), such that the risk that the vibration motor will overheat is reduced and the useful life of the hair styling apparatus 10 is extended due to reduced wear. To control such vibration, the preferred hair styling apparatus 10 includes a protrusion 70 on the first elongate member 12 proximate the pivot point 60. When the two elongate members 12, 30 are compressed together against the bias, the protrusion goes through channel 76 of the second elongate member 30 to activate the vibration, e.g. by contacting a spring board 74 that will then engage a push switch 72.
When the elongate members 12, 30 are released from the bias, the spring board 74 disengages the push switch 72, which turns off the vibration.
[023] The control panel 44 is preferably located on the inner surface 36 of the second elongate member 30. Locating the control panel 44 on the inner surface 36 of the second elongate member 30 prevents inadvertent adjustment of the apparatus settings and provides for a smoother, easier grasp of the hair styling apparatus 10. The preferred control panel 44 includes a power button push button switch 46. The push button switch 46 preferably being a three-way switch having three settings including heat without vibration, heat with vibration and power off. Preferably, the switch 46 is configured such that the heat with vibration and heat without vibration settings toggle back and forth as the switch is pressed and the apparatus 10 can be turned off by holding the push button down for a few seconds.
[024] The preferred control panel 44 further includes temperature up and temperature down buttons 50a, 50b as well as a temperature indicator 48. In the most preferred embodiments, the temperature indicator 48 is digital and indicates the current approximate temperature of the heat plates 22, 40. It will be understood that the control panel 44 can display other information or variants of the preferred information and that the present invention should not be limited to any specific information or configuration.
[025] Even more preferably, the first elongate member 12 includes a transparent window 26 such that a user can easily view at least a portion of the control panel 44, preferably at least the current temperature settings or the temperature indicator 48. Preferably, the outer surface 20, 38 of the first and second elongate members 12, 30 have generally smooth surface such that a user can easily grasp, rotate and maneuver the hair styling apparatus 10 during use.
[026] It will be understood that both the elongate members 12, 30 and corresponding heat plates 22, 40 can have a variety of widths as desired (i.e., 1/2 inch, 1 inch, 1 1/2 inch, 2 inch).
[027] Power to the preferred hair apparatus 10 is supplied through cord 90 that can be connected to a source of electricity.
[028] It is to be understood, however, that even though numerous characteristics and advantages of the present invention have been set forth in the foregoing description, together with details of the structure and function of the invention, the disclosure is illustrative only, and changes may be made in detail, especially in matters of shape, size and arrangement of parts within the principles of the invention to the full extent indicated by the broad general meaning of the terms in which the appended claims are expressed.
[010] Figure 3 is a bottom view of the hair styling apparatus 10 of Fig. 1;
[011] Figure 4 is a side view of the hair styling apparatus 10 of Fig. 1 (with various elements having being removed for clarity);
[012] Figure 5 is a front end view of the hair styling apparatus of Fig. 1;
[013] Figure 6 is a rear end view of the hair styling apparatus of Fig. 1;
[014] Figure 7 is a side, partial cutaway view of the hair styling apparatus 10 of Fig. 1 in a compressed position in which the first and second elongate members 12, 30 are brought together against a bias;
[015] Figure 8 is a schematic electrical circuit diagram; and [016] Figure 9 is a functional block diagram corresponding the electrical circuit diagram of Fig. 8.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[017] The preferred embodiments are illustrated in Figures 1-9. The hair styling apparatus 10 includes opposing first and second elongate members 12, 30.
Each elongate member 12, 30 having a first end 14, 32 and second end 16, 34 as well as an inner surface 18, 36 and outer surface 20, 38. The two elongate members 12, 30 are pivotally connected proximate the second ends 16, 34 at pivot point 60. Furthermore, the first and second elongate members 12, 30 are spring biased such that the first ends 14, 32 are biased away from each other in a rest position as is illustrated in Figure 1. To bias the first ends 14, 32 away from each other, a spring 62 is positioned proximate the pivot point 60. The spring 62 is preferably located in a housing 64 that is secured within a guide protrusion 66 of the inner surface 18 of the first elongate member 12.
[018] At the first ends of the elongate members 14, 32, on the respective inner surfaces 18, 36, heat plates 22, 40 are provided. The heat plates 22, 40 include heating elements (not shown) that generate heat, preferably through electric resistance. Preferably, the heat plates 22, 40 can be heated to a temperature in the range of about 150-500 degrees F, even more preferably in the range of about 190-450 degrees F. In the most preferred embodiments, the heat plates 22, 40 have a nano-silver coating to prevent grooves from forming over time after repeated use. It will be understood, however, that other heat plate materials and coatings such as ceramics can be utilized. In preferred embodiments, at least one of the heat plates 22, 40 is proximate a heat sensor (not shown) that can send temperature information to the control panel 44, perhaps for display on a temperature indicator 48.
[019] The preferred hair styling apparatus 10 includes an electric motor 80 within one of the elongate members, preferably the second elongate member 30. The electric motor 80 generates a vibration or oscillation throughout at least one of the elongate members 12, 30, including the respective heat plate 22, 40. It is believed that the vibration of the heat plates 22, 40 during use allows for the heat plates 22, 40 to glide better through the hair to provide smooth and straight hair that less damaged than known models that do not utilize vibration. It is further believed that the vibration of the heat plates 22, 40 during use allows for faster hair styling as the hair slides faster between the heat plates. The preferred range of oscillation or vibration is from about 5,500 to about 9,500, more preferably from about 6,500 to about 8,500, even more preferably from about 7000 to about 8000 oscillations per minute. More preferably, the vibration is about 7,500 oscillations per minute or about 125 oscillations per second. The frequency is preferably in the range of from about 90 to about 160 Hz, most preferably about 125 Hz.
[020] Figure 8 is a schematic electrical circuit diagram, and Figure 9 is a corresponding functional block diagram, of circuitry suitable for use with of a particularly preferred embodiment. The 120 volt AC input 101 is directly applied to heater 105 and also an AC/DC rectification circuit 102 before being converted to a lower voltage level and ground reference input by static voltage circuit 103. This provides power to the CPU 106 (see also Figure 8, pins 1, 8, 19-20). The CPU
106 performs analog/digital conversion and input/output control as programmed in a manner known in the art. Thus, the CPU 106 receives inputs from: the temperature sensor (or thermistor) 109 adjacent one heating element (24 or 42), which provides accurate indication of temperature (user adjustable between about 190-450 F); the crystal oscillator circuit 110, which provides timing to allow the CPU 106 to automatically shut off heater 105 after a selected period (e.g., anywhere from thirty to ninety minutes, preferably fifty minutes) as a safety feature (see pins 9 and 10); and the switch input circuit 111, which includes the inputs from user switches 46, 50a, 50b and switch 72 (pins 3-7). Using digital outputs, the CPU 106 independently controls the vibration motor 80 through motor control circuit 107 (Figure 8, pin 13); the heating elements 22, 40 (pin 15) through switching output circuit 108; the display 48 through FND indication circuit 104 (pins 16-22, 24-28); and a buzzer (shown in Figure 8 only; pin 14).
Preferably, circuit board 82 of the hair styling apparatus 10 is located within the second elongate member 30. It will be further understood that the hair styling apparatus 10 can be configured for other voltage parameters, where the voltage differs from 120 volts AC (for example, 220 volts as is common in Europe).
[021] While the person of ordinary skill may implement the preferred embodiment in a variety of platforms and components, the following major components preferred for use in the circuitry of Figure 8 are commercially available.
Symbol Component BZ1 Buzzer; BTK-5 C1 450F(30)120V
C3-C5 J220Mf, by D1-D8 GS1M_ Surface Mount Rectifier, 1A
F1 4 Fuse, 120VAC
FND YDSR-303AM Display HT1, HT2 Heating Plates M Z7AL2B009000 cylindrical DC vibration motor PT1 rMOC3O61 8210 6-Pin Dip Zero-Cross Phototriac Driver Optocoupler SW1-2-3 Up-Middle-Down Switches SPST PB
SW4 Lockout (no heat or vibration unless unit closed) SPST Push Button Thermistor TSW-124T 250V 1 OA 228 C
TR1 Power Triac 137S60 1545 PJm0827 A5 U1 PIC16F72-I/SO Microcontroller XT1 Crystal Oscillator (Clock) ZD1, ZD2 J Zener Diodes [022] In the most preferred embodiments, the vibrating feature is optionally actuated such that the hair styling apparatus 10 can be used with heat and vibration or heat only. In further preferred embodiments, the vibrating feature is only activated when the elongate members 12, 30 are compressed or joined toward each other and against the bias (see, for example, Figure 7), such that the risk that the vibration motor will overheat is reduced and the useful life of the hair styling apparatus 10 is extended due to reduced wear. To control such vibration, the preferred hair styling apparatus 10 includes a protrusion 70 on the first elongate member 12 proximate the pivot point 60. When the two elongate members 12, 30 are compressed together against the bias, the protrusion goes through channel 76 of the second elongate member 30 to activate the vibration, e.g. by contacting a spring board 74 that will then engage a push switch 72.
When the elongate members 12, 30 are released from the bias, the spring board 74 disengages the push switch 72, which turns off the vibration.
[023] The control panel 44 is preferably located on the inner surface 36 of the second elongate member 30. Locating the control panel 44 on the inner surface 36 of the second elongate member 30 prevents inadvertent adjustment of the apparatus settings and provides for a smoother, easier grasp of the hair styling apparatus 10. The preferred control panel 44 includes a power button push button switch 46. The push button switch 46 preferably being a three-way switch having three settings including heat without vibration, heat with vibration and power off. Preferably, the switch 46 is configured such that the heat with vibration and heat without vibration settings toggle back and forth as the switch is pressed and the apparatus 10 can be turned off by holding the push button down for a few seconds.
[024] The preferred control panel 44 further includes temperature up and temperature down buttons 50a, 50b as well as a temperature indicator 48. In the most preferred embodiments, the temperature indicator 48 is digital and indicates the current approximate temperature of the heat plates 22, 40. It will be understood that the control panel 44 can display other information or variants of the preferred information and that the present invention should not be limited to any specific information or configuration.
[025] Even more preferably, the first elongate member 12 includes a transparent window 26 such that a user can easily view at least a portion of the control panel 44, preferably at least the current temperature settings or the temperature indicator 48. Preferably, the outer surface 20, 38 of the first and second elongate members 12, 30 have generally smooth surface such that a user can easily grasp, rotate and maneuver the hair styling apparatus 10 during use.
[026] It will be understood that both the elongate members 12, 30 and corresponding heat plates 22, 40 can have a variety of widths as desired (i.e., 1/2 inch, 1 inch, 1 1/2 inch, 2 inch).
[027] Power to the preferred hair apparatus 10 is supplied through cord 90 that can be connected to a source of electricity.
[028] It is to be understood, however, that even though numerous characteristics and advantages of the present invention have been set forth in the foregoing description, together with details of the structure and function of the invention, the disclosure is illustrative only, and changes may be made in detail, especially in matters of shape, size and arrangement of parts within the principles of the invention to the full extent indicated by the broad general meaning of the terms in which the appended claims are expressed.
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- Claim 1: A hair styling apparatus comprising:
opposing first and second elongate members each having first and second ends and an inner and outer surface; each elongate member having a heat plate, wherein the heat plate of each elongate member is located on the inner surface of each elongate member at the first end and the second ends of the elongate members are pivotally connected; wherein the first and second elongate members are biased such that the first ends of the elongate members are biased away from each other;
an electric motor located within one of the first and second elongate members, wherein the electric motor is configured to selectively vibrate the heat plates; and a control panel located on the inner surface of the second elongate member that can selectively activate the electric motor and the heat plates; wherein the first elongate member includes a transparent window and the control panel is at least partially viewable through the transparent window. - Claim 2: The hair styling apparatus of claim 1, wherein the control panel includes a three-way switch having three settings including: heat on, heat and vibration on and power off.
- Claim 3: The hair styling apparatus of claim 1, wherein the inner surface of the second elongate member further includes a temperature indicator, wherein the temperature indicator is viewable through the transparent window.
- Claim 4: The hair styling apparatus of claim 1, wherein the vibration has a frequency in the range of about 10 to about 55Hz.
- Claim 5: The hair styling apparatus of claim 1, wherein the vibration is in the range of about 5,500 to about 9,500 oscillations per minute.
- Claim 6: The hair styling apparatus of claim 1, wherein the vibration is activated when a vibration setting is turned on and then the first and second elongate members are joined together against the bias.
- Claim 7: The hair styling apparatus of claim 1, wherein the vibration is not activated when the vibration setting is turned on and the first and second elongate members are in a rest position biased away from each other.
- Claim 8: The hair styling apparatus of claim 1, wherein the control panel allows a user to adjust power, temperature and vibration settings.
- Claim 9: A hair styling apparatus comprising:
opposing first and second elongate members each having first and second ends; wherein the first end of each elongate member includes a heat plate on the inner surface of the elongate member; wherein the second ends of the elongate members are pivotally connected; wherein the first and second elongate members are spring biased such that the first ends of the elongate members are biased away from each other;
wherein one elongate member includes a transparent window;
an electric motor located within one of the first and second elongate members, wherein the electric motor is configured to selectively vibrate the heat plates at a frequency in the range of about 10 to about 55Hz; and a control panel having a temperature indicator; wherein the control panel is at least partially viewable through the transparent window; wherein the control panel includes a three way switch having three settings including: heat on, heat and vibration on and power off. - Claim 10: The hair styling apparatus of claim 9, wherein the control panel includes a temperature indicator, wherein the temperature indicator is viewable through the transparent window.
- Claim 11: The hair styling apparatus of claim 9, wherein the vibration is in the range of about 5,500 to about 9,500 oscillations per minute.
- Claim 12: The hair styling apparatus of claim 9, wherein the vibration is activated when a vibration setting is turned on and then the first and second elongate members are joined together against the bias.
- Claim 13: The hair styling apparatus of claim 9, wherein the vibration is not activated when the vibration setting is turned on and the first and second elongate members are in a rest position biased away from each other.
- Claim 14: A hair styling apparatus comprising:
opposing first and second elongate members each having first and second ends and an inner and outer surface; each elongate member having a heat plate, wherein the heat plate of each elongate member is located on the inner surface of each elongate member at the first end and the second ends of the elongate members are pivotally connected; wherein the first and second elongate members are biased such that the first ends of the elongate members are biased away from each other; and an electric motor located within one of the first and second elongate members, wherein the electric motor is configured to selectively vibrate the heat plates; wherein the vibration is activated when a vibration setting is turned on and then the first and second elongate members are joined together against the bias; wherein the vibration is not activated when the vibration setting is turned on and the first and second elongate members are in a rest position biased away from each other. - Claim 15: The hair styling apparatus of claim 14, wherein the first elongate member includes a transparent window and the second elongate member includes a control panel; wherein the control panel is at least partially viewable through the transparent window.
- Claim 16: The hair styling apparatus of claim 14, wherein the vibration has an amplitude in the range of about 10 to about 55Hz.
- Claim 17: The hair styling apparatus of claim 14, wherein the vibration is in the range of about 5,500 to about 9,500 oscillations per minute.
- Claim 18: The hair styling apparatus of claim 14, wherein the inner surface of the second elongate member further includes a control panel having a temperature indicator, wherein the temperature indicator is viewable through the transparent window.
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