Hand held hot air dryer with retractable cord
US4528440A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45D20/12
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A hand held hot air dryer having a manually operated reel disposed within its housing for retracting and storing an electric cord therein when not in use. The reel is connected to a conductor coated insulator disc with connection to the cord and brushes are connected to the motor and heater, thereby to provide electrical connection. A ratchet and ratchet wheel may be provided to enable locking of the reel as the winding of the cord progresses. Means are provided for preventing the cord from being pulled away from contact with the disc when the cord is being pulled out for use.
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