Ion generator and hairbrush using the same
US6907888B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA46B2200/104
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An ion generator includes a needle electrode and a ground electrode cooperable with the needle electrode to generate a corona discharge in the air to produce ions. The ground electrode is disposed so as to surround an imaginary extension of a longitudinal axis of the needle electrode and has a portion thereof depleted to provide a split region defined therein. A hairbrush utilizing the ion generator is also disclosed.
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