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Multi-function hair styling iron

US6920886B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 7, 2002
Grant dateJul 26, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA45D1/06
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A hair styling iron includes a body with a handle end configured for being gripped by a user, and a styling end opposite the handle end. The styling end includes a first leg and a second leg, each leg having at least one heated surface. The handle end is configured for moving the second leg relative to the first leg and includes a grip portion and a pivoting portion connected to the second leg for providing pivoting movement relative to the first leg. The pivoting portion of the handle end and the second leg are connected to the body to operate in scissors fashion relative to the first leg. A curling clamp is pivotally connected to the body for exerting a clamping force against one of the first and second legs. A latch is associated with the handle end for releasably securing the pivoting portion to the grip portion.

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