US4022226A
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Tension curler
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1976-01-09
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Granted: 1977-05-10
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Expires: 1996-01-09
Abstract
Abstract A tension curler for curling wet hair comprises a spring-like sheet of resilient material rolled to have overlapping end edges and forming a cylindrical member. The sheet has a central area intermediate its end edges of greater thickness than the remainder thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter J. Muenstermann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:03
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D2/00; A45D2/12; A45D2/14; A45D2/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/13; Y10T428/1352; Y10T428/139; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24273; Y10T428/24479
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A tension curler for curling wet hair, said curler comprising A spring-like sheet of resilient material rolled to have free overlapping end edges and forming a substantially cylindrical member, said end edges being freely slidable relative to each other to vary the diameter of the cylindrical member during use of the tension curler, said sheet having a central area intermediate its end edges of greater thickness than the remainder thereof, said sheet comprising plastic and the hair of a user being wound around the outside of the cylindrical member for wet-setting and drying thereof, said cylindrical member contracting in application to wet hair and thereafter expanding for a tight curl and durable set.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A tension curler for curling wet hair, said curler comprising A spring-like sheet of resilient material rolled to have free overlapping end edges and forming a substantially cylindrical member, said end edges being freely slidable relative to each other to vary the diameter of the cylindrical member during use of the tension curler, said sheet having a central area intermediate its end edges of greater thickness than the remainder thereof, said sheet comprising plastic and the hair of a user being wound around the outside of the cylindrical member for wet-setting and drying thereof, said cylindrical member contracting in application to wet hair and thereafter expanding for a tight curl and durable set.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A tension curler as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a plurality of spaced holes formed through the sheet to expedite drying of wet hair curled therein.
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) | 1980-05-09 | 1980-11-08 | 1981-05-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-09 | 1984-11-08 | 1985-05-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-09 | 1988-11-08 | 1989-05-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |