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Ion generator and hairbrush using the same

US6907888B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2001
Grant dateJun 21, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 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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