US2231554A - Hair straightening and pressing comb - Google Patents

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Feb. 11, 1941. v. THQMAS 2,231,554

HAIR STRAIGHTENING AND PRESSING COMB Filed sepi. 7, 1959 Patented Feb. 11, 1941 smi-ss rArs'r HAIR STRAIGHTENING AND PRESSNG MB 6 Claims.

This invention relates to devices for straightening the hair of a person, especially the type of hair that is kinky or densely curled. In order to remove the curls and straighten out the hair, the invention I herein provide operates and functions by virtue of the fact that it has hair combing means .and hair ironing means simultaneously ironing and pressing the hair.

One object of the invention is the 4provision of a scissors-like operating instrument, having two members swivellably connected, one being provided with combing means, the other serving the purpose of pressing or ironing the hair when in juxtaposition or superimposed relationship with the front member or comb member.

Another object of the invention is to provide a universally equalizable acting swivel arrangement which will permit the pressing members comprising my invention to equalize themselves with uneven thicknesses of strands of hair or any irregularity of the bunch of hair placed therebetween.

Another object of the invention is to provide spring tensioning means in compact relationship with the said universally equalizable joint means so :that the entire instrument wi-ll be smooth, and hence make for the maximum of eiiiciency, inasmuch as it will keep the strands of hair from becoming entangled therewith, thus furnishing Ithe most ideal and efficient operation.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a light weight instrumen-t, durable, practical, eicient in operation, and of simple structure that can be manufactured economically in quantity production.

Other features, objects, and advantages will :become apparent from the accompanying drawing and the ensuing description wherein like numerals are utilized to designate like parts and in which:

Figure 1 is a top plan view of my instrument showin-g also in dotted position the open rel-ationship of the combing or pressing members designated by the numerals 8 and 9 respectively.

Figure 2 `is a longitudinally staggered crosssectional view on the line 2--2 of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a transversal cross-sectional view on the line 3--3 of Figure 1.

Figure 4 is a transversal cross-sectional view on the line 4-4 of Figure 1.

Figure 5 is a view looking in an upward direction at .the view shown in Figure 3.

Figure 6 is an isometric View showing that portion of the pivotable members of the device which limittheir motion in open and closed relationship.

Referring once again to Figure l, my device is generally designated by the numeral l, and is comprised` of two pivoted pressing members design-ated `by the numerals 8 and 9 respectively, the member 8 being -pr-ovided with the handle designated by the numeral HJ, whereas the member 9 is provided with the handle designated by the numeral Il.

The members 8 and 9 move in open relationship and assume the dotted position indicated in the view in Figure 1, on the other hand in closed relationship the full lines indicate their position.

The lower pressing member designated by the numeral 9 `along its edges, is provided with a series of comb-like teeth designated by the numeral H which may be made of ordinary pins of metal or other suitable substantial material, which are `driven into holes drilled on each of the lateral sides of the member designated 9.

The top member is somewhat smaller in area as indicated by the numeral 8, and its edges are slightly rounded for purposes which will hereinafter be described.

The handle members lil and il are formed to iit the palm of 4the hand, presenting a convenient grip for manipulation land operation.

The member designated by the numeral 8 is provided with a boss portion designated by the numeral i6 which has a projection underneath it in semi-circular or arcuate shape designated by the numeral I2 (Figure 6) and having the abut- Iarent ledges designated by the numerals 32 and The toothed member 9 is provided with a central boss portion designated by the numeral IS, an arcuate section substantially as shown, and designated by kthe numeral I3, having abutment ledges 3l and 33. When the ledge 3l abuts the ledge 32 the instrument is in a closed position as indicated lby the full lines in Figure l. The ledges 34 and 33 are in abutment when the instrument is in open position indicated by the dotted lines in Figure 1.

In Figure 4, I show the cross-sectional view of the two pressing portions of Ithe ironing members, showing the surfaces 29 and 30 respectively, a sufficient distan-ce apart, in order to admit the thickness `of a strand of hair to be placed therebetween. This is the por-tion of the device which does the ironing, and in order to do this, the instrument has to be heated thus furnishing the |bene1it of heat a condition most ideal for ironing the hair and which facilitates the work considerably.

The lower jaw member is provided with a recessed portion designated by the numeral I4 which is spherical in shape and the top portion or the ftop member 8 is provided with a similar spherical portion and a recessed Aportion designated 2l.

The lower memberv comprising the comb is provided with an enlarged recessed opening designated by the numeral 2|', whereas the upper member is also provided with ya similarly conical enlarged opening, in order to lpermit the screw Y member designated by the numeral l5 to' be attached to the ball member designated by the numeral 22, and permit universally equalizable action and movement provided by this ball joint..

The portion of the -comb is also provided with a spherically cut surface designated 'by' the numeral 20 in order to accommodate the at spring designated by the numeral 25. The spring 25 is constructed along the lines indicated in Figure 5, namely it is provided with a number of drilled openings designated by the numeral 28, and a number of openings designated by the numeral 21 which are so disposed as to provide straight sides 26 for the independent leaf portions 25 of the spring designated by the numeral 25.

The spring may be adjusted for tension by threading upwardly the nut 24 on the screw thread 23 of the screw member designated I5, which provides adjustment.

inasmuch as the two members 9 and 8 have to be worked quite frequently in pivotal relationship and some wear might be occasioned, and the spring tension lessened, the adjustment feature heretofore described is essentially required.

To conserve weight of the member 9, a boss IS is provided so as to furnish suflcierrt space for housingthe spring tensioning means heretofore described.

The device as described is utilized in the following fashion. If an operator is desirous of straightening a patrons hair, the hair being rather kinky and densely curly, the device 1 comprising my invention is first heated over a gas flame or in any suitable manner, before application. After the proper heat is obtained, a skilled operator having the pro-per experience and accustomed todoing this work knows the degree of heat necessary. Then the instrument may be applied in any of the following manners: It may be used in the closed relationship shown in Figure 1, whereby the teeth I1 may be used first to comb out the hair, and under the heated condition will help to provide a preliminary straightening when the hair is not too curly, whence it may notbe necessary toy press the hair with vthe surfaces 29 and 30 as indicated.

The pressing operation is used when the hair does not respond to the foregoing preliminary treatment, in that event the comb may be used right handed or left handed since the teeth are shown on both sides, and may be twisted about its longitudinal axis as it is combed thru the hair, so that when the strand of hair is placed between -the surfaces 29 and 30, the teeth I'l coming into contact first, will tend to comb, or arrange the hair or disentangle it, if it should be tangled, whereas the surfaces 29 and 30 instantly following that operation will iron out the hair in rearranged formation, in regular and disentangled fashion.

The device in order to facilitate placing' the strands of hair therein, is preferably opened to the position indicated by the dotted lines in Figure 1, after which it may be closed and the combing and hair pressing operation caused to take place simultaneously the combing operation occuring immediately in advance of the pressing operation..

After the comb is Worked thru the hair in this manner by an experienced operator one or more times as the case might necessitate, the patron Will have lost his or her kinky hair, and thus will have acquired smooth hair which in the instant case may be more desirable.

Altho I have herein expounded the theories of the structure, and the principles underlying my invention, I realize that it is susceptible of many changes, modifications, alterations, and improvements, hence I reserve the right to all such changes, modifications, and improvements, which come withiny the scope and spirit of my invention, and the purview of the foregoing description, my invention being limited only by the appended claims.

Having thus described and revealed my invention what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. A device of the character described, comprising, universal equalizable and pivotally manipulative means, provided with a comb member having an ironing portion, a second member smaller in area than the said comb member also provided with an ironing portion and provided with ironing edges, adapted to iron strands of hair placed in between the said ironing portions when in juxtaposed relationship, the said ironing portions normally spaced apart.

2. A device of the character described, comprising, pivotally manipulative means, the said manipulative means comprising a comb member operating in conjunction with a second member, each of said members provided with pressing means adapted to iron strands of hair when placed therebetween, the pressing means of said comb member and of said second member normally spaced apart.

3. A device of the character described, comprising, pivotally manipulative means, the said manipulative means comprising a comb member operating in conjunction with a second member, each of said members provided with pressing means adapted to iron strands of hair when placed therebetween, the pressing means of said comb member and of said second member normally spaced apart, and universally equalizable 'pivot means securing the said manipulative means at a position intermediate its ends.

4. A device of the character described, comprising, pivotally manipulative means, the said manipulative means comprising a comb member operating in conjunction with a second member, each of said members provided with a pressingmeans adapted to iron strands of hair when placed therebetween, the pressing means of said comb member and of said second member normally spaced apart, universally equalizable pivot means securing the said manipulative means at a position intermediate its ends, and spring tensioning means secured to said pivot means.

5. A device of the character described, comprising, pivotally manipulative means, the said manipulative means comprised of a comb member operating in conjunction with a second member, each of said members provided with pressing means adapted to iron strands of hair when placed therebetween, the pressing means of said comb member and of said second member normally spaced apart, universally equalizable pivot means securing the said manipulative means at a position intermediate its ends, and adjustable spring tensioning means secured to said pivot means, comprising a at spring member having a multiplicity of independent leaf portions.

6. In a device of the character described, in

combination with pivotally manipulative means, universally equalizable pivot means, comprising a spherical member cooperating with socketed portions provided in said manipulativev means in order to permit limited universal articulation of 5 said manipulative means.

VEOLA THOMAS.

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