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Hand held electric hair dryer

US4683369A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 5, 1986
Grant dateJul 28, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 5, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H9/06
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A portable electric hair dryer having an insulating housing enclosing a motor, fan and heating element with a first switch means for connecting or disconnecting the hair dryer from a source of power and a second switch for controlling the level of heat supplied by the heating element, the first switch being a normally open double pole switch which is completely moisture sealed. The first switch having a mechanical stop associated with a switch actuator to prevent inadvertent actuation of said first switch.

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