US20020121448A1

US20020121448A1 - Curling iron mitt

Info

Publication number: US20020121448A1
Application number: US09/799,428
Authority: US
Inventors: Tyrone Richardson
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2001-03-05
Filing date: 2001-03-05
Publication date: 2002-09-05

Abstract

A curling iron mitt which acts as a holder for a curling iron when it is hot or cold and which also provides a surface upon which to lay a hot curling iron so that it will not scorch the surface the mitt is laying upon. The mitt has a closure to keep the iron within its confines and a quilted outer layer.

Description

This invention relates to a mitt for curling irons. Typically, curling irons are a problem after use as they are hot and can burn both the user and children. In addition, when in use it is difficult for the user to lay the iron down for fear of burning surfaces or materials on which the iron is lain. The instant invention utilizes a combination of design features to provide a unique and practical iron which is cheap to produce and yet affords all of the advantages of more expensive mitts.

BACKGROUND AND PRIOR ART

Prior attempts at curling iron mitts have not produced the advantages of the instant mitt. The disclosure by Drake et al in U.S. Pat. No. 5,577,607 shows a pouch for curling irons which has a pair of additional layers 34 on each side of the pouch to add insulating capacity. The problem with the Drake pouch is that it does not provide a simple drawstring and padded outer surface for fashion as well as to protect surfaces on which the device is place. Neither is it reversible to provide a heat insulating surface on which to lay the ho iron while in use. The patent to Conway, No. 4,570,792 shows a curling iron sheath with a heat insulating layer but which does not provide a surface on which to lay the hot iron. The device does not have a drawstring loop by which to easily close and carry it and does not have a childproof lock. The instant invention provides both a pouch for the hot iron after use and before use as well as a mat upon which to lay the hot iron while in use. It also provides a fashionable mitt that can complement a handbag and has the advantages of being tamper proof by children. The quilting in addition to the heat resistant inner layer helps disperse heat as well as provides a soft surface for laying on tables and the like.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The mitt that forms the subject matter of this invention has two layers, a first inner layer made of heat resistant material that is adapted to receive an electrically heated or gas heated hot iron after use and to provide a pocket for carrying the iron around by the user The iron is secured within the mitt by a drawstring which allows the mitt to accommodate all types of curling irons and therefore does not have to be designed in shape and length for one specific type or shape of iron. Additionally, the mitt has an outside cover which is made of quilted material such as in an oven mitt that helps the inner layer disperse the heat radiated from the iron. The iron can be plugged in while it is in the mitt thus allowing the user to avoid having to use a surface or other material on which to lay the iron. The quilted material is thick enough to provide a padding which keeps the iron inside from damaging surfaces or items if it is inadvertently dropped or is laid on a polished surface in too hard a manner. The childproof lock on the drawstring of the instant invention is simple to use and affords a way to keep children from tampering with the iron, whether it be hot or cold.

The mitt can have one side with the quilted layer to afford a fashionable look and the reverse side of heat resistant material with a metallic layer to allow the user to place the hot iron thereon during the use of the iron thus avoiding burning surfaces or other materials. Additionally, the mitt may have quilted material on all outside surfaces and be reversible so that when turned inside out provides a mat for laying the hot iron upon to avoid burning table surfaces and the like.

Accordingly it is an object of this invention to provide a curling iron mitt which provides a heat insulated receptacle for hot curling irons, and

It is another object of this invention to provide a curling iron mitt which has a first layer of heat insulating material and an outer layer of quilted heat resistant material which helps disperse the heat from a hot curling iron within,

Yet another object of this invention is to provide a curling iron mitt which is secured with a drawstring to accommodate various shapes and lengths of curling irons,

Still another object of this invention is to provide a curling iron mitt which has a childproof drawstring lock which deters children tampering with the mitt and/or iron inside,

A further object of this invention is to provide a curling iron mitt with a heat resistant layer of fifty percent polyester and fifty percent cotton with a metallic top layer,

Still another object of this invention is to provide a curling iron mitt which is reversible to allow the mitt to be turned inside out to provide a surface for laying the hot iron upon,

And another object of this invention is to provide a curling iron mitt which has a quilted layer on one side to afford a fashionable look and a metallic heat resistant layer on the opposite side.

These and other objects will become apparent when reference is had to the accompanying drawings in which. [0012]
FIG. 1 is a plan view of the mitt showing the top slightly opened to show the heat resistant material, [0013]
FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the mitt showing the top closed with the drawstring, [0014]
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the mitt showing the top of the mitt. [0015]
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the mitt with the top drawn open, [0016]
FIG. 5 is a plan view of the reverse side of the mitt showing a hot iron laying thereon, [0017]
FIG. 6 is a side view of the childproof lock.[0018]
Referring now to FIG. 1 there is shown the [0019] mitt 10 with a quilted fabric 11 on at least one side thereof with upper portion 12 and sewn as at 13 to provide a loop section 14 for drawstring 15. A heat resistant fabric 16 forms the inner portion of the mitt 10 and the whole mitt may be turned inside out to provide a heat resistant surface upon which to lay the iron. FIG. 5 shows the iron 20 laying upon the reversed inner heat resistant surface of the mitt. The iron has a handle portion 22, an iron portion 21 and a clasping portion 23. The iron shown is an electric iron although the mitt can accommodate irons heated by other means.
The mitt has a narrowing portion as at [0020] 16 to allow for the iron portion 21 of the iron to be securely held and the upper portion being wider to accommodate the clasping portion 23. FIG. 4 shows the top of the mitt opened to reveal the heat resistant material 17 inside. The inner material is heat resistant up to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and is made up of heat resistant polyester and cotton with a metallic top layer with the polyester and cotton being of 50% each. The heat is dispersed throughout the fabrics and not contained in one area. The drawstring cord is 100% polyester and the lock has a spring therein which one has to pull on tab portion 19 to release the grip on the drawstring. The quilted fabric is 100% cotton with an inner layer of 100% cotton nonflammable, nonwoven, insulative batting which helps disperse the heat throughout the unit.
FIG. 6 shows the [0021] lock 18 with its depressable tab portion 19 which fits inside 18 in apeture 25 which has a depressable spring 24 therein so that spring 24 acts on annular rim 26 of tab 19 which force it down within 18 tending to close the space in hole 28.
Having described the preferred embodiment of the invention it will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that many changes and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the appended claims. [0022]

Claims

1. A curling iron mitt for providing a carrying pouch for curling irons in either hot or cold condition and for providing a surface upon which to lay a hot iron, said mitt comprising,

a pouch comprising an inner heat resistant layer and a padded layer, said heat resistant layer adapted to contain and absorb the heat from a hot iron,

a childproof lock on said pouch for preventing tampering by a child,

said pouch adapted to receive an iron, in either hot or cold condition, within its confines.

2. A curling iron mitt as in claim 1 wherein said pouch has a loop section which has a drawstring therein, said drawstring having a slidable childproof lock there for preventing tampering by a child after said lock has been snugged up on said drawstring for closing said pouch around an iron inside.

3. A curling iron as in claim 1 wherein said pouch has a quilted layer on at least one side thereof, said quilted layer being decorative and being helpful in dispersing the heat from a hot iron within the pouch.

4. A curling iron as in claim 1 wherein said heat resistant layer forms an inner layer on said pouch and said padded layer forms an outer layer, said pouch being reversible by being turned inside out so as to provide a pad for laying the hot iron upon during use.

5. A curling iron as in claim 5 wherein said heat resistant layer has a metallic layer thereon to prevent scorching by said hot iron.

6. A curling iron as in claim 1 wherein said pouch has a quilted layer on one side thereof and a heat resistant layer on the opposite side to provide a heat resistant pad for laying the hot iron upon during use.

7. A curling iron and pouch combination, said combination comprising

a curling iron,

a pouch for receiving said curling iron, said pouch having a quilted layer on at least one side thereof and a heat resistant layer for receiving said hot iron,

drawstring means on said pouch for securing said iron within and a childproof lock on said drawstring.

8. A combination as in claim 7 wherein said pouch has a heat resistant layer on one side thereof to provide a mat for laying said hot iron upon and a cotton layer with decorative motif on the opposite side.

9. A combination as in claim 7 wherein said pouch has a heat resistant layer as An inner layer and a padded quilted cotton layer as an outer layer and whereby s aid pouch may be reversed by turning inside out to provide a mat For laying the hot iron upon during use.

10. A combination as in claim 7 wherein said child-proof lock is slidable along Said drawstring and is only manipuable with both hands to prevent a child From opening said pouch and touch a hot iron inside.