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Microwave-activated heating element
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-03-24
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Granted: 1989-07-18
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Expires: 2007-03-24
Abstract
Abstract A heating element for retaining heat applied by reaction with high-frequency microwave radiation is provided in various forms. In one form, the heating element includes a multi-layered cartridge having a center core for dissipating heat, a layer of material reactive to microwave radiation for retaining heat and an outer layer of paper for substantially sealing the cartridge, yet permitting heat to radiate in use from the cartridge. In another form, the heating element has multiple layers formed of a rubber and cellular material for retaining water, the multiple layers being disposed about a central core of wax material. In a still further form, the heating element may comprise clay disposed within a covering, the clay containing minerals or aromatics, depending upon its use. In all such heating elements, the materials comprising the elements are reactive to high-frequency microwave radiation to retain heat and radiate such retained heat upon application for their intended purposes. This application is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 918,729, filed Oct. 14, 1986, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,743,726 issued May 10, 1988.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas E. Hughes
- 👤 Calvin L. Seals
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Jurisdiction
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2026-10-26 11:48
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F7/00; A61F7/02; A45; A45D; A45D1/00; A45D1/02; A45D1/04; A45D1/20; A45D2/00; A45D2/36; A45D4/00; A45D4/16; H; H05; H05B; H05B6/00; H05B6/64; A61F2007/0242
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 36
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A multi-layer microwave heatable element for use in hair care comprising: a first layer formed of a material having heat dissipative properties; a second layer overlying said first layer and formed of a material reactive to high frequency microwave radiation to rapidly elevate its temperature; an outer layer of material overlying said second layer for maintaining said first and second layers substantially air tight and through which heat may be dissipated; and an annular sleeve forming a hair roller, said first layer constituting a core, and said second and third layers constituting annular layers surrounding said core whereby said layers form a generally cylindrical cartridge receivable within said sleeve for heating said sleeve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A multi-layer microwave heatable element for use in hair care comprising: a first layer formed of a material having heat dissipative properties; a second layer overlying said first layer and formed of a material reactive to high frequency microwave radiation to rapidly elevate its temperature; an outer layer of material overlying said second layer for maintaining said first and second layers substantially air tight and through which heat may be dissipated; and an annular sleeve forming a hair roller, said first layer constituting a core, and said second and third layers constituting annular layers surrounding said core whereby said layers form a generally cylindrical cartridge receivable within said sleeve for heating said sleeve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
An element according to claim 1 wherein said outer layer of material extends to overlie the ends of said cartridge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
An element according to claim 1 wherein said cartridge has an axial extending passage therethrough from one end to the opposite end providing a passage for dissipating heat when said cartridge is subjected to microwave radiation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
An element according to claim 3 including means for permanently sealing the ends of said sleeve with said cartridge contained therein and with said axial extending passage opening through said sealed ends ,thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
An element according to claim 1 wherein said core is formed of wood.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
An element according to claim 1 wherein said second annular layer is formed of rubber.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
An element according to claim 1 wherein said third layer is formed of paper.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
An element according to claim 1 wherein said first, second and third layers are formed of wood, rubber and paper, respectively.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
An element according to claim 1 including a lubricant disposed between said first and second layers.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
82 words
A multi-layer microwave heatable element for use in hair care comprising: a first layer formed on a material having heat dissipative properties; a second layer overlying said first layer and formed of a material reactive to high frequency microwave radiation to rapidly elevate its temperature; and an outer layer of material overlying said second layer for maintaining said first and second layers substantially air tight and through which heat may be dissipated, said second layer being formed principally of a clay material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
82 words
A multi-layer microwave heatable element for use in hair care comprising: a first layer formed on a material having heat dissipative properties; a second layer overlying said first layer and formed of a material reactive to high frequency microwave radiation to rapidly elevate its temperature; and an outer layer of material overlying said second layer for maintaining said first and second layers substantially air tight and through which heat may be dissipated, said second layer being formed principally of a clay material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
An element according to Claim 10 wherein said second layer comprises clay in percent by volume about 65-75% clay, about 15-20% water, about 5-15% high carbon content rubber and about 5% high temperature lubricants.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
36 words
An element according to claim 10 wherein said second layer comprises in percent by volume about 65-75% clay, about 15-20% petroleum or vegetable oil, about 5-15% high carbon content rubber and about 5% high temperature lubricant.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
43 words
A microwave-activated heating element comprising: a core formed of wood; an annular layer formed of rubber and overlying said core; and an annular layer of paper overlying said annular rubber layer, said wood core, at least in part, being exposed to ambient conditions.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
43 words
A microwave-activated heating element comprising: a core formed of wood; an annular layer formed of rubber and overlying said core; and an annular layer of paper overlying said annular rubber layer, said wood core, at least in part, being exposed to ambient conditions.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
A heating element according to claim 13 wherein said wood core is exposed to ambient conditions through at least one end thereof.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
38 words
A heating element according to claim 14 wherein said wood core has a projection at one end thereof for projecting beyond the ends of said annular layers, and a sleeve formed of plastic material and receiving said core.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
81 words
A multi-layer microwave heatable element for use in hair care comprising: a first layer formed of a wax material; a second layer overlying said first layer and formed of a rubber material reactive to high-frequency microwave radiation to rapidly elevate its temperature; a third layer of cellular material overlying said first layer of rubber material; and an outer layer of material overlying said first second and third layers for maintaining said element substantially airtight and through which heat may be dissipated.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
81 words
A multi-layer microwave heatable element for use in hair care comprising: a first layer formed of a wax material; a second layer overlying said first layer and formed of a rubber material reactive to high-frequency microwave radiation to rapidly elevate its temperature; a third layer of cellular material overlying said first layer of rubber material; and an outer layer of material overlying said first second and third layers for maintaining said element substantially airtight and through which heat may be dissipated.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
49 words
An element according to claim 16 including an annular sleeve forming a hair roller, said first layer constituting a core, and said second, third and fourth layers constituting annular layers surrounding said core whereby said layers form a generally cylindrical cartridge receivable within said sleeve for heating said sleeve.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
20 words
An element according to claim 16 wherein said outer layer of material extends to overlie the ends of said cartridge.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
117 words
A hair clip for use in a hair roller comprising: a pair of finger grips; means for securing said grips one to the other for pivotal movement about an axis; a pair of arcuate microwave heatable sections secured to said pair of grips, respectively, said sections having their concave portions in opposition one to the other whereby, upon pivotal movement of said finger grips, said sections are movable toward and away from one another for releasably clamping about a hair roller; said sections being formed of an arcuate core material reactive to high-frequency microwave radiation to rapidly elevate its temperature; and paper overlying at least one of the arcuate section surfaces of each of said core material.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
117 words
A hair clip for use in a hair roller comprising: a pair of finger grips; means for securing said grips one to the other for pivotal movement about an axis; a pair of arcuate microwave heatable sections secured to said pair of grips, respectively, said sections having their concave portions in opposition one to the other whereby, upon pivotal movement of said finger grips, said sections are movable toward and away from one another for releasably clamping about a hair roller; said sections being formed of an arcuate core material reactive to high-frequency microwave radiation to rapidly elevate its temperature; and paper overlying at least one of the arcuate section surfaces of each of said core material.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
16 words
A hair clip according to claim 19 wherein said core comprises a high carbon content rubber.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
35 words
A hair clip according to claim 19 wherein said grips carry arcuate extensions thereof in generally conformal relation to the convex surfaces of said sections, affording a cover for each of the convex surfaces thereof.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
17 words
A hair clip according to claim 19 wherein said core is formed principally of a claim material.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
57 words
A hair clip for use in a hair roller comprising: a generally semi-cylindrical elongated housing; a generally semi-cylindrical microwave heatable section secured to the concave surface of said housing; semi-cylindrical core material reactive to high-frequency microwave radiation to rapidly elevate its temperature; and paper disposed overlying at least one of the semi-cylindrical surfaces of said core material.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
57 words
A hair clip for use in a hair roller comprising: a generally semi-cylindrical elongated housing; a generally semi-cylindrical microwave heatable section secured to the concave surface of said housing; semi-cylindrical core material reactive to high-frequency microwave radiation to rapidly elevate its temperature; and paper disposed overlying at least one of the semi-cylindrical surfaces of said core material.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
16 words
A hair clip according to claim 23 wherein said core comprises a high carbon content rubber.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
17 words
A hair clip according to claim 23 wherein said core is formed principally of a clay material.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
49 words
A microwave heatable element comprising: a layer of clay material reactive to high-frequency microwave radiation for heating the clay material layer; and means for encapsulating said layer of clay material to preclude egress of clay material from the element and through which heat may radiate from the heated clay.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
49 words
A microwave heatable element comprising: a layer of clay material reactive to high-frequency microwave radiation for heating the clay material layer; and means for encapsulating said layer of clay material to preclude egress of clay material from the element and through which heat may radiate from the heated clay.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
23 words
A heating element according to claim 26 including a covering for said encapsulated clay material whereby said element may constitute a heating pad.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
45 words
A heating element according to claim 26 wherein said encapsulating means is perforated, said clay being mixed with a material having one of odoriferous, therapeutic or medicinal characteristics, and a cover for said encapsulating means whereby said one material may be effective through said covering.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
42 words
A heating element according to claim 28 wherein said layer of material comprises in percent by volume about 60-65% clay, about 15-20% water, a petroleum base oil or vegetable oil, about 5-15% high carbon content rubber and about 5% high temperature lubricant.
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