US3626150A
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Carrying case and dispenser for electrically heated hair curlers
Assignee: US Philips Corp
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Filing: 1969-10-29
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Granted: 1971-12-07
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Expires: 1989-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A combination carrying case and dispensing unit for storing and dispensing electrically heated hair curlers of the type having a self-contained electric heating element and terminal projections at each end. The unit includes a dispensing tray arranged to be supported in an upright position by its cover. Parallel guide tracks are provided in the tray for accommodating a plurality of curlers in stacked relation. A loading station and a removal station are provided at the upper and lower ends, respectively, of the guide tracks whereby curlers inserted into the guide tracks at the upper loading station will be gravitationally supplied to the lower removal station whereat they can be removed for use. Electrically conductive rails within the guide tracks conductively engage the terminal end projections of the stacked curlers and permit electric power to be simultaneously applied to an entire stack of curlers to heat the same. A temperature indicator is provided for indicating when the curlers have been sufficiently heated and are ready for use. A lighted makeup mirror is provided across the front of the dispensing tray.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard Q Kress
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:15
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D4/00; A45D4/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
213 words
A combination carrying case and dispensing tray for electrically heated hair curlers of the type having terminal projections at both ends comprising, a tray member for the storage and dispensing of hair curlers, cover means pivotally mounted to the tray for covering the front of the tray and securing the curlers therein when in a closed position and pivotable to an open position behind the tray to provide support for maintaining the tray in an upright position, track means within the tray for accommodating a plurality of the stacked curlers, a loading station at the upper end of said track means whereat curlers may be inserted into the track means, a removal station at the lower end of the track means such that when the tray is in an upright position the curlers will be gravitationally supplied to the removal station at the lower end of the track whereat the curlers may be removed for use, said track means extending between said loading and removal stations, electrically conductive rail means within the track means for conductively engaging the terminal end projections of the curlers, and means for connecting said conductive rail means to a source of electric power for energizing said rail means so that heating current may be passed through said curlers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
213 words
A combination carrying case and dispensing tray for electrically heated hair curlers of the type having terminal projections at both ends comprising, a tray member for the storage and dispensing of hair curlers, cover means pivotally mounted to the tray for covering the front of the tray and securing the curlers therein when in a closed position and pivotable to an open position behind the tray to provide support for maintaining the tray in an upright position, track means within the tray for accommodating a plurality of the stacked curlers, a loading station at the upper end of said track means whereat curlers may be inserted into the track means, a removal station at the lower end of the track means such that when the tray is in an upright position the curlers will be gravitationally supplied to the removal station at the lower end of the track whereat the curlers may be removed for use, said track means extending between said loading and removal stations, electrically conductive rail means within the track means for conductively engaging the terminal end projections of the curlers, and means for connecting said conductive rail means to a source of electric power for energizing said rail means so that heating current may be passed through said curlers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
70 words
A combination carrying case and dispensing tray as claimed in claim 1 wherein the tray member comprises a bottom wall and four upstanding sidewalls, two parallel longitudinal partition walls placed within the tray member and dividing the tray into three separate compartments, said track means including longitudinal recessed grooves formed in the side walls and respective longitudinal partition walls, so as to define a curler accommodating track within each compartment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A combination carrying case and dispensing tray as claimed in claim 2 wherein said rail means comprises an electrically conductive rail positioned within said grooves in said longitudinal and sidewalls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A combination carrying case and dispensing tray as claimed in claim 3 wherein slots are formed in the partition and sidewalls at said loading and removal stations for providing access to the track means for the terminal ends of the curler.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A combination carrying case and dispensing tray as claimed in claim 4 wherein a mirror is provided across the front of the dispensing tray.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A combination carrying case and dispensing tray as claimed in claim 5 wherein a temperature indicating means is provided for indicating when the hair curlers have been sufficiently heated and are ready for use.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-12-06 | 1975-06-07 | 1975-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-06 | 1979-06-07 | 1979-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-06 | 1983-06-07 | 1983-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |