EP0909135A1 - Self-fixing multi-comb hair-curler with retention channels - Google Patents

Self-fixing multi-comb hair-curler with retention channels

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EP0909135A1
EP0909135A1 EP97922795A EP97922795A EP0909135A1 EP 0909135 A1 EP0909135 A1 EP 0909135A1 EP 97922795 A EP97922795 A EP 97922795A EP 97922795 A EP97922795 A EP 97922795A EP 0909135 A1 EP0909135 A1 EP 0909135A1
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curler
hair
notch
comb
retention channels
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Giuseppe Giordano
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D6/00—Details of, or accessories for, hair-curling or hair-waving devices
    • A45D6/04—Devices for winding the hair on flat-curlers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2/00—Hair-curling or hair-waving appliances ; Appliances for hair dressing treatment not otherwise provided for
    • A45D2/12—Hair winders or hair curlers for use parallel to the scalp, i.e. flat-curlers
    • A45D2/122—Means for fastening the hair on the curler body
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S132/00—Toilet
    • Y10S132/901—Comb tooth shape

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  • the invention relates to a multi-comb curler (9) (1 and 8) provided with channels (2) retaining the hair, which makes it self-fixing.
  • the invention presents a system of combs (1 and 8) whose teeth have, at their base, a channel (2) designed so as to retain the hair. , both at the beginning of the winding (tips of the hair) and at the end, for fixing.
  • the tip retention systems (beginning of the winding) have so far been designed either using point paper, or rubber bands, or brushes, or velcro. As for the fixing, it is ensured by elastic bands, pins or clips. No system combines both the retention of the tips and the fixing of the curler itself
  • the channel system (2) has the advantage of contributing to both the retention of the tips and the final fixing of the curler.
  • the object of the invention is to solve at once the double problem of fixing the tips and that of the curler, while eliminating that of the hair made electric by the aggression of the materials fixing it by brutal methods.
  • this object is achieved by means of the retention channels (2) located at the base of the teeth of the combs (1 and 8) of the curler, channels (2) designed so as to gently accommodate the hair, and to keep it there by their particular shape.
  • the invention in addition to its simple, practical and effective nature, also has an advantage from an economic standpoint: it in fact allows a significant saving of time since its autonomy does not require double handling; the curler (9) is complete in itself, without accessories either to retain the tips or to be fixed to the root.
  • Curler according to figure 1, to be used by hand.
  • Multi-comb curler made up of an oblong body, comprising at least two combs, characterized in that at least one of the combs arranged around the body comprises teeth (1 and 8) pyramidal or conical, the vertices of which are distant from the body and at least once in their length a narrowing creating retention channels (2) of the hair.
  • Curler-brush according to FIG. 8, assembled to a handle (1 1) by means of a snap-on system (Fig 4)
  • the curler (9) is presented as the model described above, but, in addition, it is provided with a system (Fig. 2) allowing it to be snapped onto a handle (1 1) by means of flexible notched tongues (6), which transforms it into a brush.
  • Curler-brush according to figure 8, used only as a brush.
  • the invention in the form described in point 2, can serve as a brush making it possible to carry out conventional shaping of brushing, with the advantage of allowing the retention of the hair at any stage of its winding. It can also be used for normal brushing of the hair, at the same time benefiting from the smoothing effect on the scales and the elimination of static electricity.
  • Curler heated on an external heating body can also be executed with the possibility of attachment to an external heating body, according to the traditional principle of the heated curler, while retaining the advantages of the retention channels (2) fixing both the tips and the curler in avoiding all the other fixing devices provided on existing heated hair curler models.

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  • Hair Curling (AREA)

Abstract

The multi-comb (1, 8) hair-curler (9) comprises combs with teeth having hair retention channels (2); it is intended to be used either manually or in combination with a handle (11) provided with a notch (12) or stop notch system (5).

Description

Bigoudi multi-peignes auto-fixant par canaux de rétention Self-fixing multi-comb curler by retention channels
Description ;Description;
L'invention concerne un bigoudi (9) multi-peignes (1 et 8) muni de canaux (2) retenant les cheveux, ce qui le rend auto-fixant.The invention relates to a multi-comb curler (9) (1 and 8) provided with channels (2) retaining the hair, which makes it self-fixing.
Depuis longtemps, on a cherché à créer des bigoudis auto-fixants. Divers systèmes ont été mis au point, mais pour la première fois, l'invention pré¬ sente un système de peignes (1 et 8) dont les dents comportent, à leur base, un canal (2) conçu de façon à retenir les cheveux, tant au début de l'enroulement (pointes du cheveu) qu'à la fin, pour la fixation.For a long time, we have sought to create self-fixing curlers. Various systems have been developed, but for the first time, the invention presents a system of combs (1 and 8) whose teeth have, at their base, a channel (2) designed so as to retain the hair. , both at the beginning of the winding (tips of the hair) and at the end, for fixing.
Les systèmes de rétention des pointes (début de l'enroulement) sont conçus jusqu'ici soit à l'aide de papier pointe, soit d'élastiques, soit de brosses, soit de velcro. En ce qui concerne la fixation, elle est assurée par des élastiques, des picots ou des pinces. Aucun système ne combine à la fois la rétention des pointes et la fixation du bigoudi lui-mêmeThe tip retention systems (beginning of the winding) have so far been designed either using point paper, or rubber bands, or brushes, or velcro. As for the fixing, it is ensured by elastic bands, pins or clips. No system combines both the retention of the tips and the fixing of the curler itself
Le système de canaux (2) présente, lui, l'avantage de contribuer aussi bien à la rétention des pointes qu'à la fixation finale du bigoudi.The channel system (2) has the advantage of contributing to both the retention of the tips and the final fixing of the curler.
Du fait que ces canaux de rétention (2) permettent aux cheveux de s'y glisser en douceur pendant l'enroulement, on obtient en même temps une caresse sur les écailles des cheveux, d'où un effet bénéfique et lissant, qui évite de rendre le cheveu électrique. L'invention a pour but de résoudre d'un seul coup le double problème de la fixation des pointes et de celle du bigoudi, tout en supprimant celui du che¬ veu rendu électrique par l'agression des matériaux le fixant par des méthodes brutales.Due to the fact that these retention channels (2) allow the hair to slide therein smoothly during coiling, at the same time a caress is obtained on the scales of the hair, hence a beneficial and smoothing effect, which avoids make the hair electric. The object of the invention is to solve at once the double problem of fixing the tips and that of the curler, while eliminating that of the hair made electric by the aggression of the materials fixing it by brutal methods.
Conformément à l'invention, ce but est atteint au moyen des canaux de ré¬ tention (2) se trouvant à la base des dents des peignes ( 1 et 8) du bigoudi, canaux (2) conçus de façon à accueillir en douceur les cheveux, et à les y retenir par leur forme particulière.According to the invention, this object is achieved by means of the retention channels (2) located at the base of the teeth of the combs (1 and 8) of the curler, channels (2) designed so as to gently accommodate the hair, and to keep it there by their particular shape.
L'invention, en plus de son caractère simple, pratique et efficace, présente également un avantage sur le plan économique : elle permet en effet un important gain de temps puisque son autonomie ne nécessite pas de double manutention; le bigoudi (9) est complet en lui-même, sans accessoires ni pour retenir les pointes, ni pour être fixé à la racine.The invention, in addition to its simple, practical and effective nature, also has an advantage from an economic standpoint: it in fact allows a significant saving of time since its autonomy does not require double handling; the curler (9) is complete in itself, without accessories either to retain the tips or to be fixed to the root.
Il est constitué d'un matériau moderne et peut être obtenu par injection, ce qui devrait lui garantir un coût de fabrication raisonnable.It is made of modern material and can be obtained by injection, which should guarantee a reasonable manufacturing cost.
L'invention est décrite ci-après sous cinq formes différentes, dont trois sont illustrées au moyen d'un dessin :The invention is described below in five different forms, three of which are illustrated by means of a drawing:
1. Bigoudi, selon figure 1 , à utiliser à la main. Bigoudi multi-peignes consti¬ tué d'un corps oblong, comprenant au moins deux peignes, caractérisé par le fait que l'un au moins des peignes disposés autour du corps comprend des dents (1 et 8) pyramidales ou coniques dont les sommets sont éloignés du corps et au moins une fois dans leur longueur un rétrécissement créant des canaux de rétention (2) des cheveux. 2. Bigoudi-brosse, selon figure 8, assemblé à un manche (1 1 ) au moyen d'un système (Fig 4) à encliquage Le bigoudi (9) se présente comme le modèle décrit ci-dessus, mais, en plus, il est muni d'un système (Fig. 2) lui permettant d'être encliqueté à un manche (1 1) au moyen de languettes (6) flexibles crantées, ce qui le transforme en brosse. Au moment où le bigoudi (9) est complètement enroulé et fixé, il suffit, au moyen du cran (12) , de réactiver la flexibilité des languettes (6) afin de séparer le manche (1 1) du bigoudi (9), laissant celui-ci sur la tête, le temps nécessaire à la stabilisation de la mise en forme du cheveu. Le manche (1 1 ) seul, privé de ce premier bigoudi (9), peut alors être fixé sur un nouveau bigoudi (9), puis sur un autre, afin de continuer le travail de mise en forme de toute la chevelure1. Curler, according to figure 1, to be used by hand. Multi-comb curler made up of an oblong body, comprising at least two combs, characterized in that at least one of the combs arranged around the body comprises teeth (1 and 8) pyramidal or conical, the vertices of which are distant from the body and at least once in their length a narrowing creating retention channels (2) of the hair. 2. Curler-brush, according to FIG. 8, assembled to a handle (1 1) by means of a snap-on system (Fig 4) The curler (9) is presented as the model described above, but, in addition, it is provided with a system (Fig. 2) allowing it to be snapped onto a handle (1 1) by means of flexible notched tongues (6), which transforms it into a brush. When the curler (9) is completely rolled up and fixed, it suffices, by means of the notch (12), to reactivate the flexibility of the tongues (6) in order to separate the handle (1 1) from the curler (9), leaving this one on the head, the time necessary for the stabilization of the shaping of the hair. The handle (1 1) alone, deprived of this first curler (9), can then be fixed on a new curler (9), then on another, in order to continue the work of shaping the whole hair
3 Bigoudi-brosse, selon figure 8, utilisé uniquement comme brosse. L'invention, sous la forme décrite au point 2 peut servir de brosse permettant de faire une mise en forme conventionnelle de brushing, avec l'avantage de permettre la rétention du cheveu à n'importe quel stade de son enroulement. On peut également l'utiliser pour le brossage normal des cheveux, en bénéfi¬ ciant en même temps de l'effet lissant sur les écailles et de la suppression de l'électricité statique.3 Curler-brush, according to figure 8, used only as a brush. The invention, in the form described in point 2, can serve as a brush making it possible to carry out conventional shaping of brushing, with the advantage of allowing the retention of the hair at any stage of its winding. It can also be used for normal brushing of the hair, at the same time benefiting from the smoothing effect on the scales and the elimination of static electricity.
4. Bigoudi chauffé au moyen d'un corps de chauffe intégré L'invention peut également être exécutée avec corps de chauffe intégré, la fixation des pointes et des racines restant évidemment la même.4. Curler heated by means of an integrated heating body The invention can also be executed with an integrated heating body, the fixing of the tips and of the roots obviously remaining the same.
5. Bigoudi chauffé sur un corps de chauffe extérieur. L'invention peut aussi être exécutée avec possibilité de fixation sur un corps de chauffe extérieur, selon le principe traditionnel du bigoudi chauffant, tout en gardant les avan¬ tages des canaux de rétention (2) fixant à la fois les pointes et le bigoudi en lui évitant tous les autres artifices de fixation prévus sur les modèles de bigoudis chauffants existants. 5. Curler heated on an external heating body. The invention can also be executed with the possibility of attachment to an external heating body, according to the traditional principle of the heated curler, while retaining the advantages of the retention channels (2) fixing both the tips and the curler in avoiding all the other fixing devices provided on existing heated hair curler models.

Claims

Revendications :Claims:
I Bigoudi (9) multi-peignes constitué d'un corps oblong, comprenant au moins deux peignes (1 et 8) caractérisé par le fait que l'un au moins des peignes disposés autour du corps comprend des dents pyramidales ou coniques (1) dont les sommets sont éloignés du corps, et au moins une fois dans leur longueur un rétrécissement (2) pour créer des canaux de rétention (2) des cheveux.I Multi-comb curler (9) consisting of an oblong body, comprising at least two combs (1 and 8) characterized in that at least one of the combs arranged around the body comprises pyramidal or conical teeth (1) whose vertices are distant from the body, and at least once in their length a narrowing (2) to create retention channels (2) of the hair.
2. Bigoudi (9) selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que le rétrécissement constitue un trou (2) entre deux dents adjacentes dont la section est une courbe ou un polygone et dont l'axe est perpendiculaire à ceux de la dent et du corps, et est situé au pied de la dent.2. Curler (9) according to claim 1, characterized in that the narrowing constitutes a hole (2) between two adjacent teeth whose section is a curve or a polygon and whose axis is perpendicular to those of the tooth and the body, and is located at the foot of the tooth.
3. Bigoudi (9) selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé par le fait qu'il com¬ porte des moyens pour être assemblé avec un manche (3 et 4) de manière à constituer une brosse.3. Curler (9) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it com¬ carries means to be assembled with a handle (3 and 4) so as to constitute a brush.
4 Bigoudi (9) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte aussi au moins un peigne avec des dents polygonales (8) d'épaisseur constante.4 Curler (9) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it also comprises at least one comb with polygonal teeth (8) of constant thickness.
5. Bigoudi (9) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé par le fait qu'il est constitué par une matière supportant la chaleur de manière à être chauffé par un corps de chauffe intégré ou sur un corps de chauffe extérieur.5. Curler (9) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it is constituted by a material supporting heat so as to be heated by an integrated heating body or on an external heating body.
6. Brosse (Fig. 8) comprenant un bigoudi (9) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que le manche ( 1 1 ) s'enclique dans des mortaises ( 10) situées dans le corps du bigoudi (Q), au moyen d'un système de languettes flexibles (6) dont une au moins est conçue à cran ( 12) ou à cran d'arrêt (5), ce cran se situant à l'avant de la languette (6) que Ton peut actionner Le cran d'arrêt est libéré au moyen d'un poussoir (7) 6. Brush (Fig. 8) comprising a curler (9) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the handle (1 1) snaps into mortises (10) located in the body of the curler ( Q ), by means of a system of flexible tongues (6) of which at least one is designed with a notch (12) or a stop notch (5), this notch being located at the front of the tongue (6) that You can actuate The stopper is released by means of a pusher (7)
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