Barrel for hair styling appliance
US12256822B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45D2024/002
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A barrel for a hair styling appliance, the barrel comprising: an external surface; and a heater-mounting surface inside the barrel; wherein the heater-mounting surface is integrally formed with the external surface. For example, the barrel may be formed as a single extruded metal component. Also provided is a barrel assembly comprising such a barrel, and one or more heater elements mounted on the heater-mounting surface. Also provided is a hair styling appliance (e.g. a curling tong, curling wand or hot iron brush) comprising such a barrel assembly. A heater element for a hair styling appliance is also provided, the heater element comprising a substrate having a conductive track for generating heat upon application of an electrical current thereto, and an integral temperature sensor. Manufacturing methods in respect of the above are also provided.
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