US3340880A
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Hair curler with novel bail member
Assignee: TIP TOP PRODUCTS CO
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Filing: 1964-12-21
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Granted: 1967-09-12
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Expires: 1984-12-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Claude D Gresham
- 👤 Hoffmann Ernest
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 06:58
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D2/00; A45D2/12; A45D2/122
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A NON-METALLIC HAIR CURLER COMPRISING: MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A LOCK OF HAIR; A BAIL OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH THE HAIR SUPPORTING MEANS FOR HOLDING THE LOCK OF HAIR ON THE HAIR SUPPORTING MEANS, THE BAIL HAVING A FIRST AND SECOND END; HINGE MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTING OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE FIRST END OF THE BAIL TO THE HAIR SUPPORTING MEANS AND ALLOWING THE HAIR SUPPORTING MEANS TO BE MOVED BETWEEN AN OPERATIVELY CONNECTING OPPOSITE FROM THE BAIL AND A CLOSED POSITION WITHIN THE BAIL, THE HINGE MEANS COMPRISING AT LEAST TWO SUSTANTIALLY PARALLEL STRANDS DISPOSED FROM EACH OTHER WITH THEIR ENDS CONNECTED TO THE OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE BAIL SO THAT AS THE BAIL IS MOVED BETWEEN AN OPENED AND CLOSED POSITION THE STRANDS CAN BE TWISTED WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER; AND LOCKING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SECOND END OF THE BAIL COOPERATING WITH THE HAIR SUPPORTING MEANS FOR LOCKING THE SECOND END OF THE BAIL TO THE HAIR SUPPORTING MEANS AFTER THE HAIR IS WOUND THEREON.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A NON-METALLIC HAIR CURLER COMPRISING: MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A LOCK OF HAIR; A BAIL OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH THE HAIR SUPPORTING MEANS FOR HOLDING THE LOCK OF HAIR ON THE HAIR SUPPORTING MEANS, THE BAIL HAVING A FIRST AND SECOND END; HINGE MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTING OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE FIRST END OF THE BAIL TO THE HAIR SUPPORTING MEANS AND ALLOWING THE HAIR SUPPORTING MEANS TO BE MOVED BETWEEN AN OPERATIVELY CONNECTING OPPOSITE FROM THE BAIL AND A CLOSED POSITION WITHIN THE BAIL, THE HINGE MEANS COMPRISING AT LEAST TWO SUSTANTIALLY PARALLEL STRANDS DISPOSED FROM EACH OTHER WITH THEIR ENDS CONNECTED TO THE OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE BAIL SO THAT AS THE BAIL IS MOVED BETWEEN AN OPENED AND CLOSED POSITION THE STRANDS CAN BE TWISTED WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER; AND LOCKING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SECOND END OF THE BAIL COOPERATING WITH THE HAIR SUPPORTING MEANS FOR LOCKING THE SECOND END OF THE BAIL TO THE HAIR SUPPORTING MEANS AFTER THE HAIR IS WOUND THEREON.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-09-11 | 1971-03-13 | 1971-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-11 | 1975-03-13 | 1975-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-11 | 1979-03-13 | 1979-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |