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Hair styling tool with movable dividers

US8573231B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 12, 2011
Grant dateNov 5, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA46B2200/104
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A hair styling tool having a plurality of bristles and one or more movable members extending radially outward from the core and movable between opposing positions is provided. The movable members move between a retracted position where the divider is fitted between and even with or slightly above or slightly below the bristles to engage the hair and an extended position where the divider is moved out beyond the bristles to disengage the hair from the bristles. The hair styling tool having the movable member which engages and disengages the hair with the bristles minimizes tangling of the hair while brushing. The hair styling tool may be a rotating brush optionally equipped with a motor.

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