MXPA98005009A - Manual air dryer that has a decontrol element of flow of a - Google Patents

Abstract

A manual air dryer includes a barrel (3) with a plurality of holes (6, 7). A diverter mechanism (16) can be placed inside or substantially inside of the barrel (3), and an actuator mechanism can be operatively associated with the diverter mechanism (16). The manual air dryer can be used at least in a first mode wherein the air flow is directed through the barrel opening (3), and a second mode wherein the drive mechanism is operated to move the diverter mechanism ( 16) from at least one position where the barrel opening is opened, to a position where the barrel opening is substantially closed by the diverting mechanism. Therefore, in the second mode, most of the air is diverted by the diverting mechanism, and forced through the holes (6,7) of the bar.

Description

? > MANUAL AIR DRYER THAT HAS AN AIR FLOW CONTROL ELEMENT The present application is a request for partial continuation of the Mother Application with Serial Number 08 / 576,592.

Technical Field 10 The present invention provides an improvement to a professional air dryer for combing hair, more specifically to the barrel of the air dryer, which allows having a variable and energy saving air flow.

BACKGROUND ART Conventional "hair type" hair dryers use air flow from one direction through a front opening in a cylindrical duct or barrel of the air dryer. Commercial attachments 20 that are available to fit over the barrel opening to vary the air flow, require two-handed operation. The Patent of the United States of North America No. 4,097,722 discloses a mechanism for varying the air flow by controlling an area of the barrel opening by a diverter that is activated by the trigger. Without # However, this patent does not disclose the air flow from the surface of the barrel itself. United States Patent Number 4,232,454 controls the flow of air from the opening 5 of the barrel by using trap doors activated by a knob and a screw. This has a drawback, because it also requires a two-handed operation. The Patent of the United States of North America Number 5,157,757 describes variations of the air flow, including secondary exits on a barrel. However, this device, like the remaining devices, requires a two-handed operation, since full activation depends on the manual rotation of a collar, placements manuals, as well as a screen operated by the trigger to vary the opening of the barrel. During hair styling using an air dryer, hair stylists use the air dryer in one hand, and aim the barrel opening to the hair that is going to be combed. A brush or other tool is used to comb in the other hand. Additionally, when hair is styled with medium to long length hair, hair stylists use the barri-1 horizontally, with the barrel opening pointing away from the head, to Lift the hair for subsequent insertion of the tool in the other hand. During this function, the air flow is wasted from the barrel opening, and the barrel itself does not provide benefit from any drying / combing capacity. Accordingly, conventional air dryer devices do not provide a barrel configuration in which air can be directed through the barrel surface of the air dryer. Additionally, conventional air dryer devices do not provide an efficient mechanism that allows a user to deflect the air flow from the barrel opening, and simultaneously direct the flow of air through the barrel surface of the air dryer by utilizing a simple one-hand operation . Disclosure of the Invention Accordingly, the present invention provides an air dryer configuration that overcomes the drawbacks of conventional configurations. discussed above. The air dryer configuration of the present invention adds functionality to the air dryer by varying the air flow from the surface of the barrel, while conserving the use of energy. This allows the dryer of the present invention is used for horizontal lifting / drying / combing, as well as a hot roller and a diffuser. The air dryer configuration of the present invention may incorporate holes on the surface of the barrel, including a diverter associated with the barrel. By actuating an actuator, the derailleur associated with the barrel can be gradually closed to stop most of the air flow to different degrees. This effects a flow of air from the holes of the barrel in different degrees, as well as some diffused air from the front opening. Accordingly, the present invention provides an air dryer comprising a body including a barrel having a barrel opening, the barrel including a plurality of holes.; a diverter positioned inside the barrel, the diverter being able to move between at least one open position where the barrel opening is opened, and a diverting position where the barrel opening is substantially closed; and an actuator operatively connected with the diverter to move the diverter between at least the open position and the diverting position. The present invention also provides an air dryer comprising a body including a barrel having a barrel opening, the barrel comprising internal and external concentric cylinders, each having # a plurality of holes; and an actuator operatively connected with one of the internal or external cylinders for moving one of the internal or external cylinders with respect to the other of the internal or external cylinders between at least a first position where the holes of the internal and external cylinders do not they are aligned, and a second position where the holes of the internal and external cylinders are aligned. The present invention also provides a Air dryer, which comprises a body including a barrel with a plurality of first holes and a barrel opening; a cylinder movably mounted on the barrel, and having a plurality of second holes; and a derailleur placed inside the barrel, and that can be moved between at least one open position where the barrel opening is opened, and a diverting position where the barrel opening is substantially closed. The present invention also provides an air dryer, which comprises a body that includes a A barrel having an opening, the barrel defining first and second concentric cylinders, each having a plurality of holes; a derailleur placed inside the barrel, the deviator being able to move between at least one open position where the opening is opened, and a position deviator where the opening is substantially closed # by the diverter; and an actuator operatively connected with one of the first or second cylinders, and operatively associated with the diverter, for moving the diverter and one of the first or second cylinders between at least a first position wherein the holes of the first and second cylinders they are not aligned and the derailleur is in the open position, and a second position where the * holes of the first and second cylinders are aligned and the diverter is in the diverter position. The present invention also provides an air dryer, which comprises a body including a barrel, the barrel comprising a plurality of holes around its circumference; and a diverter placed substantially inside the barrel, being able to move the • 15 diverter between at least one open position where the barrel opening is opened, and a diverting position where the barrel opening is substantially closed; and an actuator operatively associated with the diverter, to move the diverter between at least the open position and the deviation position. The present invention also provides an air dryer, which comprises a body including a barrel, the barrel defining first and second concentric cylinders, each having a plurality of holes; A diverter positioned substantially inside the barrel, the diverter being able to move between at least one open position where the opening is opened, and a completely diverting position wherein the opening is substantially closed by the diverter; and an actuator 5 operatively connected with one of the first or second cylinders, and operatively associated with the diverter, for moving the diverter and one of the first or second cylinders between at least a first position wherein the holes of the first and second cylinders are not aligned, and the diverter is in the open position, and a second position where the holes of the first and second cylinders are aligned and the diverter is in the fully diverting position. The present invention also provides a air dryer, which comprises a body including a barrel, the body comprising a plurality of holes around its circumference; a diverter placed substantially inside the barrel, the diverter being able to move between an open position where the barrel opening, at least one intermediate diverting position where the opening is partially closed, and a completely diverting position where the barrel opening is substantially closed; and an actuator operatively associated with the diverter, to move the derailleur between the open position, the at least one "8 middle derailleur position, and the completely deviating position. The present invention also provides an air dryer, which comprises a body including a barrel, the barrel defining first and second concentric cylinders, each having a plurality of holes; a derailleur positioned substantially inside the barrel, the derailleur being able to move between at least one open position where the opening is opened, at least one intermediate diverting position wherein the opening is partially closed by the diverter, and a completely diverting position wherein the opening is substantially closed by the diverter; and an actuator operatively connected with one of the first or second cylinders, and operatively associated with the diverter, for moving the diverter and one of the first or second cylinders between at least a first position wherein the holes of the first and second cylinders are not aligned and the diverter is in the open position, at least one Second intermediate position wherein the holes of the first and second cylinders are partially aligned and the diverter is in the intermediate diverter position, and a third position where the holes of the first and second cylinders are completely aligned and the diverter is in the fully diverting position.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS A more complete appreciation of the invention and many of its associated advantages will be readily obtained as it becomes better understood by reference to the following detailed description, when considered in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a view of the air dryer and barrel assembly of the present invention, in a first position, wherein the holes of the inner and outer cylinders of the barrel are not aligned. Figure 2 is a front view of the barrel opening of the air dryer of Figure 1 in the first position, showing the flaps or diverter elements in an open position. Figure 3 is a view of the internal and external cylinders of the barrel of the air dryer in a second position, where the holes of the inner and outer cylinders are aligned. Figure 4 is a front view of the barrel opening, when the inner and outer cylinders are aligned as shown in Figure 3, where the fins or diverting elements substantially close the barrel opening. Figure 5 is a perspective view of the inner and outer cylinders of the barrel, and the fins or diverting elements in the first position of Figures 1 and 2. Figure 6 is a perspective view of the fins in an open position, as illustrated in Figure 5. Figure 7 is a perspective view of the fins and the internal and external cylinders in the second position of Figures 3 and 4. Figure 8 shows the fins in isolation. Figures 9 (a), 9 (b), and 9 (c), respectively show the inner cylinder, the fins, and a cover for the barrel. Figure 10 shows the external cylinder of the present invention. Figures 11 (a), 11 (b), and 11 (c) show different views of the fins. Figure 12 shows a different air dryer body embodiment. Figure 13 shows a circuit configuration for controlling the temperature positions for the air dryer of the present invention. Figure 14 shows a modification of the external cylinder of the present invention. Figure 15 shows a further modification of the air dryer of the present invention.

Figure 16 is a further modification of the barrel of the air dryer of the present invention. Figure 17 shows a further embodiment of the air dryer of the present invention, wherein the body 5 of the air dryer includes a barrel with a plurality of holes and a diverter. Figure 18 illustrates a further variation of the * air dryer of Figure 17, wherein the air dryer includes a screen of mesh type surrounding the barrel. Figure 19 is a front view of the air dryer of the present invention, wherein the diverter is in an open position. Figure 20 is a front view of the air dryer of the present invention, wherein the diverter is in a final closed position. Figure 21 is a further variation of the barrel of the air dryer of Figure 18, where a foam type mesh surrounds the barrel. Figure 22 shows a further variation of the barrel where the plurality of holes on the barrel assembly are inclined. Figure 23 shows a further variation of the barrel, where the mesh type screen is positioned radially inside the barrel. Figure 24 is a further variation of the barrel of the present invention, wherein the holes of the barrel are integrated with the mesh type screen inside the holes. Figures 25 (a) and 25 (b) are side views of an embodiment of the air dryer of the present invention, illustrating a mechanism for driving the diverter mechanism. Figure 26 is a further view of the barrel of the first embodiment. Figure 27 is a side view illustrating a further variation of the barrel. Figure 28 is a front view of the barrel, based on Figures 19 and 20.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Referring now to the drawings, in which like reference numerals designate identical or corresponding parts throughout all the different views, and more particularly to Figures 1 and 5 thereof, Figure 1 is a first view of the air dryer assembly of the present invention, while Figure 5 is a perspective view. In Figures 1 and 5, the air dryer includes a body 1 having a barrel 3. The barrel 3 can include an inner cylinder 4 and an outer cylinder 5 concentric with the inner cylinder 4. The external cylinder 13 is mounted slidably on the inner cylinder 4. Each of the inner and outer cylinders (4, 5) includes a plurality of holes (6, 7) thereon (holes 6 on the inner cylinder 4, and holes 7 on the outer cylinder 5 5) . As further illustrated in Figures 1 and 6, the assembly of the air dryer may also include a • cover 8 covering a pivotable flap mechanism 16. The lid 8 and the pivotable flap mechanism 16 are placed in the barrel opening 8a. The lid 8 in Figure 6 shows a cut-out opening; however, it is recognized that the lid 8 can completely cover all moving mechanisms, including the pivotable fin mechanism 16 on the front of the barrel. However, the applicant notes that this The invention can be used without the cover 8, and the use of the cover 8 depends on the design considerations. Figures 1, 5, and 6 illustrate a first position of the external cylinder 5 with respect to the internal cylinder 4, where the holes 7 of the external cylinder 5 are not aligned with the holes 6 of the inner cylinder 4, and the pivotable flap mechanism 16 is in an open position. Accordingly, any air flow through the barrel 3 will flow out of the barrel opening 8a. The unaligned holes 6 and 7 of the inner and outer cylinders external 4, 5 will block any air flow through the surface of the barrel 3. In the position illustrated in Figures 3 and 7, the internal and external cylinders 4, 5 are aligned, to align the respective holes 6, 7, of the inner and outer cylinders 4, 5. In the position illustrated in Figures 3 and 7, the flap mechanism 16 is positioned as illustrated in Figures 4 and 7. That is, the flap mechanism 16 is positioned to cover substantially the barrel opening 8a, as illustrated in Figures 4 and 7. It is noted that the movement of the inner and outer cylinders 45, one with respect to the other, is coordinated with the movement of the flap mechanism 16, to achieve the positioning of the flap mechanism 16 as noted above. In this position (ie, Figure 7) the flap mechanism 16 will divert most of the air flow to direct the air flow to the aligned holes 6 and 7 of the inner and outer cylinders 4, 5. Accordingly, the air will be discharged through the surface of the barrel 3. Accordingly, by actuating an actuator 12, a user can cause the fin mechanism 16 to move in a gradual, controllable, or continuous manner, from an open position to a position substantially closed, illustrated, for example, in Figure 7. As a further option, by actuating the actuator 12, the user can cause the fin mechanism 16 to move in a gradual, controllable, or continuous manner, from the open position , to one or a plurality of intermediate diverting positions (an example of an intermediate diverting position is shown in Figures 26 and 28), which allows a desired partial closure of the barrel opening 8a, to the position end substantially closed illustrated, for example, in Figure 7. In coordination with the movement of the actuator, the outer cylinder 5 can be moved in the direction A, to make the holes 6, 7 of the internal and external cylinders 4, 5 go from the completely unaligned position of Figure 5, to a final position where the holes 6, 7 come to be completely aligned with each other, as illustrated, for example, in Figure 7. As an additional option, between the completely unaligned position (Figure 5) and the completely aligned position (Figure 7), in coordination with the movement of the actuator, the outer cylinder 5 can be moved to one or a plurality of intermediate positions, where the holes 6, 1 are partially misaligned (see Figure 26). The actuator 12 can be moved continuously to be controlled by the user, or one or a plurality of stops can be provided for the actuator, corresponding to the aforementioned positions. Also, Figure 26 shows the upper flap 16 'moving in a direction opposite to the clock hands, and the lower flap 16"moving in a clockwise direction. Rotating movement of the fins is not limited to the 5 movements disclosed, it is recognized that, based on the position of the fin mechanism 16 inside the barrel 3, the fins can move either in the direction of the hands • clockwise, or counterclockwise to reach the opening and closing of the barrel opening. The same applies to Figure 28, which shows an example of an intermediate position of diverter 109. Accordingly, it is recognized that the direction of rotation of the diverter is based on design considerations. As an additional embodiment, the Applicant notes that actuation of the actuator 12 may first cause a movement of one of the external or internal cylinders 5, 4, and then a delayed movement of the fin mechanism 16 to the substantially closed position. This approach will allow some of the diffused air to escape through the opening of the barrel. An example of a mechanism for achieving the aforementioned movement of the inner and outer cylinders 4, 5, and the fin mechanism 16 will now be described. illustrates in Figures 5 to 8, as well as in Figures 9 (b) and 11 (a) -11 (c), the pivotable fin mechanism 16 includes first and second fins 16 ', 16", having axes of assembly 16b and mounting bolts 16c extending therefrom Mounting bolts 16c are mounted in an offset manner 5 on an oval actuator 16a, as illustrated in Figure 8. The present invention can also use 16d sheaves (Figure 16b). (9) and 11 (a) -11 (c)) on mounting bolts 16c, for • allow a smooth operation. The pivotable flap mechanism 16, with the mounting bolts 16c, is mounted inside the barrel 3, substantially inside the barrel 3, or in the opening of the barrel 8 (a) as follows: the mounting shafts 16b and the bolts 16c, are mounted to be inserted into the elongated slots 17 on the inner cylinder 4, and in the elongated slot 11 on the outer cylinder 5 (see Figure 6, Figures 9 (a), and the Figure 10). The groove 11 on the outer cylinder 5 is placed on a protruding portion 5a of the outer cylinder 5. Accordingly, a movement of the outer cylinder 5 in the direction of the arrow A (Figures 1 and 7) will cause a movement of the pivotable flap mechanism. 16 since when minus the position illustrated in Figure 5, where the barrel opening 8a is opened, to a position illustrated in Figure 7, where the barrel opening 8a is substantially closed. This is due to the fact that the movement of the outer cylinder 5 in the A direction will cause the bolts 16c of the pivotable fin mechanism 16, rotate with the oval actuator 16a, which will thus make the pivotable fin mechanism 16 rotate to the substantially closed position. The external cylinder 5 may include the actuator, such as, for example, the trigger 12, which is used to cause the sliding movement of the outer cylinder 5 with respect to the inner cylinder 4. The actuator or trigger 12 includes a spring 13 placed in a slot 15 in the outer cylinder 5, which is guided by a pin 14 (Figures 1, 3, 10). The spring 13 forces the outer cylinder 5 in a direction opposite to the direction A. Actuation of the actuator, such as, for example, if the trigger 12 is pulled in the direction A, will cause the outer cylinder 5 to move in the direction A, which in this way causes the movement of the pivotable flap mechanism 16 from at least the position illustrated in Figure 5, to the substantially closed position illustrated in Figure 7. Figures 1, 3, and 10 show a single spring 13 placed on a lower portion of the barrel assembly 3. However, it is noted that the barrel assembly may also include two springs 13 positioned on the diametrically opposed portions of the barrel assembly 3, to add stability to the movement of the cylinders ( Four. Five) . At the same time, or at about the same time, the movement of the outer cylinder 5 in the direction A, will also cause the holes 6, 7 of the inner and outer cylinders 4, 5 to become aligned with each other, as illustrated in FIG. Figure 7. Accordingly, in a first position (first mode) illustrated in Figures 1 and 5, the pivotable fin mechanism 16 is in the position illustrated in Figure 5, to allow air flow through the opening of the barrel 8a, and the holes on the inner and outer cylinders 4, 5 are not aligned (Figures 1 and 5), to block the flow of air through the surface of the barrel 3. This allows the user to use the air dryer a normal way When the hair stylist wishes to use the air dryer for a horizontal lifting / drying hairstyle, such as a hot roller, as a diffuser, etc., the hair stylist operates the actuator, for example, pulls the trigger 12 in the direction A to position the outer cylinder 5 with respect to the inner cylinder 4 in the manner illustrated in Figures 3 and 7 (second mode or final mode). This will cause the holes 6, 7 on the inner and outer cylinders 4, 5 to become aligned, and will cause the fins 16 ', 16"of the fin mechanism 16, to pivot gradually to the position illustrated in Figure 7, to close substantially the barrel opening 8a In this position, the fins 16 ', 16"will deflect the air towards the aligned holes 6, 7 exposed on the barrel, and some of the diffused air will flow through the opening of the barrel 8a. In a further feature of the present invention, the user can move the actuator 12 to the intermediate positions, which causes the fin mechanism 16 to move in a controllable manner through the intermediate diverter positions (shown in Figure 1). 26), and also causes the movement of one of the internal or external cylinders 4, 5 to the intermediate positions, where the holes 6, 7 are partially aligned (Figure 26), so that a partial deviation will cause a flow of desired air through the partially aligned orifices 6, 7. Accordingly, the use of the intermediate positions of the actuator 12, may allow the user to finely control the amount of deflection by the fin mechanism 16, as well as the alignment alignment of the the holes 6, 7. It is recognized that the present invention is not limited to the configuration described for the movement of the fin mechanism and the cylinders. and any device, such as, for example, gears that can achieve the desired movements mentioned above, can be used. The amount of movement of the outer cylinder 5 with respect to the inner cylinder 4 can be determined by providing a starting groove 10 on the outer cylinder 5, and a bolt 9 on the inner cylinder 4, as illustrated in Figures 1, 3, 9 (a), and 10. When the barrel opening 8a is substantially closed by the fins 16 ', 16", as illustrated in Figure 7, the barrel opening 8a is not tightly sealed by the fins 16'.16"to allow some air to diffuse from the barrel opening The present invention can also provide the lid 8 illustrated in Figures 6 and 9 (c) that can be used to cover the fin 16 mechanism. cover 8 shows a portion cut away to illustrate the side of fin mechanism 16. It is recognized that cover 8 can completely surround the circumferential front of the barrel Cover 8 can also include stops 80 (Figure 9 (c)), in such a manner that the cap 8 fits over the outer cylinder 5, and includes cooperative holes that allow the insertion of the axes 16b and the bolts 16c of the fin mechanism 16. The air dryer configuration of the present invention can also be used in a air dryer, having a cavity type curve 60 in the motor housing, as illustrated in Figure 12, or any other type of body.In the case of a cavity type body, the actuator or trigger 12th t would curve a curve that would agree with the curve of the housing. This modality would operate in the same way as the modality discussed above. Additionally, the actuator or trigger 12 of the present invention can be operatively associated with a control mechanism 50 (Figure 13), which coordinates the actuation of the trigger 12 with the temperature positions of an air dryer. For example, a conventional air dryer can include low, medium, and high positions. The trigger mechanism 12 of the present invention can be operatively associated with a control mechanism 50, as illustrated in Figure 13, to lower a high temperature position of an air dryer to a temperature setting that is lower. that the high temperature position, when the trigger 12 is actuated. As illustrated in Figure 13, the placement of the actuator or trigger 12 in the first position (Figures 1 and 5), where the holes 6, 7 are not aligned , and the air flow through the front opening 8a of the barrel, may allow the position of the air dryer to be established in the high temperature (R1) position of an air dryer. The movement of the actuator or trigger 12 to the second end position (Figures 3 and 7), where the holes 6, 7, are aligned, and the front opening 8a is substantially closed, can cause the # 23 position of the dryer to be Place in a temperature position (R2) that is lower than the high temperature position of an air dryer. The explanation given above has been given for the situation in which the air dryer 5 is in the high temperature position when the actuator or trigger is fully actuated. It is recognized that the control mechanism 50 can be designed so as not to lower the temperature if, on actuating the trigger 12, the air dryer is set at the positions of medium or low temperature. However, lowering the temperature position of the air dryer when the trigger 12 is operated is based on design considerations, and on the desired temperature that would be preferable when actuating the trigger 12. In addition, it is recognized that the The air dryer could include an additional actuator or trigger mechanism that is not associated with actuation of the actuator or trigger 12, to allow the user to selectively lower the temperature from a high temperature to a temperature lower than the high temperature. Figure 14 shows a further embodiment of the external cylinder 5 of the barrel 3, wherein the outer cylinder 5 includes the rings 200 that are spaced along the length of the outer cylinder 5, are fixed to the periphery of the outer cylinder 5 and they spread around the Circumference of the outer cylinder 5. The rings 200 serve 24 to guide the hair when the barrel assembly is placed against the hair. The rings 200 are aligned so as not to obstruct the flow of air from the holes (6, 7). These rings 200 can be used in any of the 5 modes disclosed. Figure 15 shows a further embodiment of the barrel 3, wherein the external cylinder 5 of the barrel 3 can include projections, such as bristles or teeth 300 spaced between the holes 7 of the barrel, as illustrated in FIG. the Figure, to extend in a row between the holes 7. The bristles or teeth 300 can extend around the periphery of the outer cylinder 5 of the barrel 3, and can be used to guide the hair, and for another improvement of the hairstyle. These projections 300, like rings 200 are can use in any of the modalities given to know. ^ "Figure 1 shows the actuator that is being operatively connected to the external cylinder of the barrel, in such a way that the outer cylinder can slide with with respect to the internal cylinder. However, the invention is not limited to this configuration, and the Applicant notes that, as a further embodiment, the inner cylinder 4 can slide slidably inside the outer cylinder 5 (Figure 16). In this mode, the external cylinder 5 would be fixed or it would be integral with the body 1. With this configuration, the inner cylinder 4 can be operatively connected with the actuator 12, in order to be able to slide with respect to the external cylinder 5. With respect to the remaining characteristics of the invention, this configuration would work in a way similar to that described above with respect to the first embodiment. Figure 17 illustrates a further embodiment of the air dryer of the present invention. In Figure 17, the body 100 may be similar to the body 1 illustrated in the above embodiments. The embodiment of Figure 17 includes a barrel 103 that is fixed or integral to the body 100, and has a plurality of holes 105. A diverter 109 can be placed inside the barrel 103, or substantially inside the barrel 103. As an example, the diverter 109 can be placed in an opening 107 in barrel 103, as illustrated in Figures 19 and 20. Derailleur 109 can be configured as illustrated in the above embodiments, or it can be a vertically configured diverter, as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 19 and 20. However, the Applicant notes that the orientation of the diverter 109 is not limited to the horizontal or vertical configurations shown, and can be oriented in any way inside the barrel 103. The diverter 109 of Figures 19 and 20 includes flaps 109a, 109b, and a plate member 111 and a spring configuration 115 (Figures 25 (a), 25 (b)) that holds the diverter 109 in the open position illustrated in Figures 19 and 25 (a). Attached to the plate member 111, there is a connecting member 117 that extends along the barrel 103 to an actuator 119 on the barrel 103 or on the body 100. Although the Figures show the connecting member 117 outside the barrel 103 , as shown in Figure 27, it is recognized that the connecting member 117 may be contained within the barrel 103. Actuation of the actuator 119 in the direction B, causes the plate member 111 to move in the C direction (Figure 25 (b)), to cause a gradual pivoting or rotation of the fins 109a, 109b around the pivot point 800. This causes a movement of the mechanism. diverter 109 from at least the open position illustrated in Figures 19 and 25 (a), to the substantially closed position of Figures 20 and 25 (b). As explained above, it is further recognized that the actuator 119 can be adapted to move the diverter 109 to different intermediate deflection positions (shown in Figure 28) between the position open and substantially closed, depending on the desired air flow and design considerations. Although the plate member 111 and the spring configuration 115 are shown in an expanded portion 400 of the barrel 103, this configuration is shown for illustrative and clarity. It is recognized that the plate member 27 111, the spring 115, and the connecting member 117, can be configured, or can be contained within the barrel 103, to provide a continuous and straight barrel, as illustrated in Figures 1, 16, and 28. 5 With the embodiment illustrated in Figure 17, during a normal air drying operation, diverter 109 is in the open position (Figure 19), and air travels through • of the opening 107 of the barrel 103. The provision of the holes 105 along the barrel 103 allows it to flow some air through the holes 105, but not enough to interrupt the drying operation with conventional or normal air. When the hair stylist wants to use the air dryer for a lifting hairstyle horizontal / drying, as a hot roller, as a diffuser, etc., the hair stylist drives the actuator 119 in the direction B, to gradually and substantially close the opening of the barrel 107 with the diverter 109. The diverter 109, accordingly , will deflect and eventually force the biggest Some of the air flowing through the barrel 103, outwardly from the holes 105 on barrel 103, such that the air dryer can be used for horizontal lifting / drying, and so on. When the diverter 109 is driven to the substantially closed position, Depending on the preference of the user, it can also variably divert the air at intermediate deflection positions between the open position and the substantially closed position of the diverter. In this embodiment, the actuator 119 can be modified to provide several stop positions corresponding to the intermediate positions of the diverter 109. However, the actuator 119 can also move freely and continuously to allow the user to control the amount of deviation. Returning to Figure 17, during the normal operation of the air dryer, where the diverter 109 is in the open position (Figure 19), if the user wants less air to escape through the holes 105 of the barrel 103, as In a further embodiment of the invention, the barrel 103 may include a screen of mesh type 121 positioned cylindrically around the barrel 103 (Figure 18). The mesh-type screen 121 serves to block or obstruct some of the air that runs through the holes 105 in the air-drying mode of Figure 19. However, in the variably diverting positions, as well as in the deviating position of Figure 20, where the diverter 109 substantially closes the opening of the barrel 107, sufficient air will be forced through the holes 105, to allow horizontal lifting / drying, and so on. The barrel mode 103 with the mesh type screen 121 illustrated in Figure 18, shows the mesh around the barrel 103. * 29 However, as an additional option, the mesh-type screen 121 can be cylindrically placed inside the barrel 103, as illustrated in Figure 23, or the mesh-type screen 121 can be integral in the holes, as 5 is illustrated in Figure 24. As a further option, the barrel may include a foam-type cover 123 on the mesh-type screen 121, or on the barrel 103 (Figure 21), to additionally block or obstruct some of the air that runs through of the holes 105 during the normal or conventional air drying operation of Figure 19. However, the foam type cover 123 is porous to allow for forced air diverted through the holes 105, when the diverter 109 is in the deviation positions intermediate, between the open and substantially closed position, or in the substantially closed position (Figure 20) to escape from the surface of the barrel, such that the user can use the air dryer for horizontal lifting / drying, and so on. The mesh-type screen 121 can be made of any type of material that can withstand the temperatures that are prevalent in air-drying operations, and that can be bent to a cylindrical configuration for coupling with the barrel 103. For example , the type screen mesh 121 can be a wire mesh structural grid. The foam type configuration 123 can also be made from any material that can withstand the temperatures of an air drying operation, and can be an elastic type member that can be easily slid 5 over or from the barrel 103. The material of the mesh and foam configurations is such that, in the diverter positions of the air dryer (Figure 20), air forced out through the holes 105 may pass through the materials, for the use of the dryer air for horizontal lifting / drying, etcetera. As an additional feature of the present invention, the holes 105 of the barrel 103 can be tilted (Figure 22), to provide a variation in the air direction in the diverter position (Figure 20), and also to provide a desired air obstruction when the air dryer is used in a normal operation (Figure 19), where the diverter 109 opens. Although Figure 22 illustrates the orifices 105 inclined in one direction, it is recognized that the orifices 105 they can be tilted in different addresses, depending on design considerations. Also, although the illustrated air dryer of Figure 17 shows a cavity type body, the actuator 119 can be placed anywhere with respect to the air dryer assembly, depending on the type of air dryer. barrel and air dryer body used. The air dryer of the aforementioned embodiments may also use a control mechanism 50, as illustrated in Figure 13. Additionally, the barrel of the air dryer of these embodiments may include the modifications with respect to the rings. 200, and the bristles or teeth 300 illustrated in Figures 14 and 15. Accordingly, the air dryer of the present invention maximizes the capacity of the air dryer, by incorporating multiple functions into one. tool. Therefore, it provides a hair styler or hair stylist with a wide range of use of air flow, by using a single tool that is operated with one hand. That is, by simply actuating an actuator, such as pulling the trigger 12, the comb hair can vary the air flow through the barrel. Any desired attachments can be adapted on the barrel of the present invention, as with current air dryers, and can be used whether or not the actuator is operated. The air dryer of this The invention can also be used as a large hot roller and has some diffusion capabilities from the barrel opening when the actuator is operated, and also from the entire surface of the barrel if the speed of the air dryer motor is set lower. . Obviously, numerous modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings. Accordingly, it should be understood that, within the scope of the appended claims, the invention may be practiced in a manner different from that specifically described herein.

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1. An air dryer, comprising: a body including a barrel having a barrel opening, the barrel comprising a plurality of holes; ? A derailleur placed inside the barrel, being able to move the derailleur between at least one position 10 open where the barrel opening is opened, and a diverting position where the barrel opening is substantially closed; and an actuator operatively connected with the diverter to move the diverter between at least the open position and the diverting position. An air dryer according to claim 1, further comprising a screen of mesh type surrounding the barrel, to partially obstruct an air flow through the plurality of holes. 3. An air dryer according to claim 2, which further comprises a removable foam type material that surrounds the mesh type screen on the barrel, to increase the obstruction of the air flow through the plurality of holes. 25 An air dryer according to claim 1, which further comprises a removable foam type material surrounding the barrel, to partially obstruct an air flow through the plurality of holes. 5. An air dryer according to claim 3, wherein the foam type material is elastic. 6. An air dryer according to claim 4, wherein the foam type material is 10 elastic. An air dryer according to claim 1, further comprising a screen of mesh type cylindrically placed inside the barrel, to partially obstruct an air flow through the barrel. 15 plurality of holes. An air dryer according to claim 1, further comprising a screen of mesh type integrated in each of the plurality of holes, to partially obstruct an air flow to 20 through the plurality of holes. An air dryer according to claim 1, wherein the diverter comprises first and second fins movably mounted in the barrel opening. 10. An air dryer according to claim 1, wherein the actuator is movably mounted on the body. 11. An air dryer according to claim 10, which further comprises a member of 5 spring on the barrel, to force the diverter to at least the open position, and a connector member extending between the spring member and the actuator, wherein a movement of the actuator causes a movement of the connector member, to force the diverter against the spring member 10, and move the diverter to at least the substantially closed position. 1

2. An air dryer according to claim 1, wherein the holes of the barrel are inclined. 1

3. An air dryer, comprising: a body including a barrel having a barrel opening, the barrel comprising concentric internal and external cylinders, each of the inner and outer cylinders having a plurality of holes; and an actuator operatively connected with one of the internal or external cylinders for moving one of the internal or external cylinders with respect to the other of the internal or external cylinders between at least a first position wherein the internal and internal cylinder orifices 25 are not aligned, and a second position where the holes of the inner and outer cylinders are aligned. 1

4. An air dryer, comprising: a body including a barrel with a plurality of first holes and a barrel opening; a cylinder movably mounted on the barrel, and having a plurality of second holes; and wj a diverter positioned inside the barrel, and that can be moved between at least one open position in which the barrel opening is opened, and a diverting position in which the barrel opening is substantially closed. 1

5. An air dryer, comprising: a body including a barrel having an opening, the barrel defining first and second concentric cylinders, each having a plurality of holes; a diverter positioned inside the barrel, the diverter being able to move between at least one open position where the opening is opened, and a diverting position 20 wherein the opening is substantially closed by the diverter; and an actuator operatively connected to one of the first or second cylinders, and operatively associated with the diverter, to move the diverter and one of the first 25 or second cylinders between at least a first position where the holes of the first and second cylinders are not aligned and the diverter is in the open position, and a second position where the holes of the first and second cylinders are aligned and the Derailleur is in the 5 derailleur position. 1

6. An air dryer, comprising: a body including a barrel, the barrel comprising a plurality of holes around its circumference; 10 a diverter positioned substantially inside the barrel, the diverter being able to move between at least one open position where the barrel opening is opened, and a diverting position wherein the barrel opening is substantially closed; and an actuator operatively associated with the diverter, for moving the diverter between at least the open position and the diverting position. 1

7. An air dryer, which comprises: a body that includes a barrel, defining the 20 barrel first and second concentric cylinders, each having a plurality of holes; a diverter positioned substantially inside the barrel, the diverter being able to move between at least one open position where the opening is opened, and a 25 completely diverting position wherein the opening is substantially closed by the diverter; and an actuator operatively connected with one of the first or second cylinders, and operatively associated with the diverter, for moving the diverter and one of the first or second cylinders between at least a first position wherein the holes of the first and second cylinders do not they are aligned, and the diverter is in the open position, and a second position wherein the holes of the first and second cylinders are aligned and the diverter is in the fully diverting position. 1

8. An air dryer according to claim 14, wherein the cylinder includes projections that are spaced between the second holes. 1

9. An air dryer according to claim 18, wherein the projections are bristles. 20. An air dryer according to claim 18, wherein the projections are teeth. 21. An air dryer, comprising: a body including a barrel, this barrel comprising a plurality of holes around its circumference; a diverter positioned substantially inside the barrel, the diverter being moved between an open position where the barrel opening is opened, at least one intermediate diverter position where the opening is partially closed, and a fully diverting position where the barrel opening is substantially closed; And an actuator operatively associated with the diverter, for moving the diverter between the open position, the at least one intermediate diverter position, and the fully diverting position. 22. An air dryer, comprising: a body including a barrel, the barrel defining first and second concentric cylinders, each having a plurality of holes; a diverter positioned substantially inside the barrel, the diverter being able to move between at least one open position where the opening is opened, when at least one intermediate diverter position where the opening is partially closed by the diverter, and a fully diverting position where the opening is substantially closed by the diverter; and an actuator operatively connected with one of the first or second cylinders, and operatively associated with the diverter, for moving the diverter and one of the first or second cylinders between at least a first position wherein the holes of the first and second cylinders they are not aligned and the diverter is in the open position, at least a second intermediate position where the holes of the first and second cylinders are partially aligned and the diverter is in the intermediate diverter position, and a third position wherein the holes of the first and second cylinders are completely aligned and the diverter is in the fully diverting position. 23. A manual air dryer, comprising: a body comprising a barrel having a barrel opening, said barrel comprising internal and external cylinders, each having a plurality of holes, slidably mounting the external cylinder on the cylinder internal; a pivotable diverting element positioned in the barrel opening, which can be pivoted between an open position where the barrel opening is opened, and a diverting position wherein the barrel opening is substantially closed by the diverting member; and an actuator member operatively connected to the external cylinder, and operatively associated with the diverter element for moving the diverter member and the outer cylinder between a first position wherein the holes of the inner and outer cylinders are not aligned, and the pivotable element is in the open position, and a second position wherein the holes of the inner and outer cylinders are aligned and the pivotable diverting element is in the diverting position. 24. A manual air dryer, comprising: a body comprising a barrel having a barrel opening for directing air to the hair to be combed, this barrel comprising an inner cylinder and an outer cylinder concentric to the cylinder internal, and slidably mounted on the inner cylinder, comprising an external surface of each of the internal and external cylinders a plurality of holes; a pivotable wing member mounted in the barrel opening, the pivotable wing member being pivotable between a first fin position where the barrel opening is opened, and a second fin position wherein the barrel opening is substantially closed; and an actuator element operatively connected to the external cylinder, and operatively associated with the pivotable fin member, to cause a sliding movement of the outer cylinder with respect to the inner cylinder, and a pivoting of the pivotable fin member, wherein a movement of the element the actuator causes a movement of the outer cylinder and a pivoting of the pivotable wing member between a first position wherein the holes of the inner cylinder are not aligned with the holes of the outer cylinder, and the pivotable wing member is in the first fin position, and a second position wherein the holes of the inner cylinder are aligned with the holes of the outer cylinder, and the pivotable wing member is in the second wing position, to substantially close the opening of the barrel. 25. A dryer according to claim 24, wherein the internal cylinder comprises a projecting stop that cooperates with a groove of the external cylinder, Hü ----- ^ which defines a quantity of sliding movement of the external cylinder with respect to the internal cylinder. 26. A dryer according to claim 24, wherein the pivotable wing member comprises first and second fins, each of the first and second oval activating fins comprising pins positioned thereon, said bolts extending through the fingers. Slots 15 corresponding elongated inner and outer cylinders, to pivotally mount the first and second fins in the barrel opening, where the movement of the outer cylinder from the first position to the second position, pulls the bolts of the first and second fins to throughout 20 the elongated slot of the inner cylinder, to cause a rotation of the bolts and oval actuators, and to thereby cause a rotation of the first and second fins, in order to substantially close the opening of the barrel. 27. A dryer according to claim 24, wherein the actuating element is a trigger positioned on the external cylinder, said trigger comprising at least one spring placed in a groove on the outer cylinder, this spring forcing the external cylinder 5 to the first position, and the trigger allowing a sliding movement of the outer cylinder to the second position against a spring force. • 28. A dryer according to claim 24, which further comprises an element operatively 10 connected with the actuator element, to change between a high temperature position of the dryer, and a temperature position lower than the high temperature position, in response to a movement of the actuator element. A dryer according to claim 15 24, wherein the outer cylinder comprises rings that are spaced along a length of the outer cylinder, and extend around a circumference of the outer cylinder to guide the hair, placing these rings so as not to obstruct the flow of air through the holes. twenty