WO2008062357A2 - Hair-straightening device - Google Patents

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WO2008062357A2
WO2008062357A2 PCT/IB2007/054682 IB2007054682W WO2008062357A2 WO 2008062357 A2 WO2008062357 A2 WO 2008062357A2 IB 2007054682 W IB2007054682 W IB 2007054682W WO 2008062357 A2 WO2008062357 A2 WO 2008062357A2
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Wolfgang Obermann
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Priority to EP07849169A priority patent/EP2086366B1/en
Priority to AT07849169T priority patent/ATE551921T1/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2/00—Hair-curling or hair-waving appliances ; Appliances for hair dressing treatment not otherwise provided for
    • A45D2/001—Hair straightening appliances
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D20/00—Hair drying devices; Accessories therefor
    • A45D20/04—Hot-air producers
    • A45D20/08—Hot-air producers heated electrically
    • A45D20/10—Hand-held drying devices, e.g. air douches
    • A45D20/12—Details thereof or accessories therefor, e.g. nozzles, stands
    • A45D20/122—Diffusers, e.g. for variable air flow
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S132/00—Toilet
    • Y10S132/901—Comb tooth shape

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  • the invention relates to a hair-straightening device.
  • straightening irons are preferably applied to more or less dry hair, i.e. after drying of the hair with, for example, a hairdryer. Since the straightening irons operate at high temperatures and in direct contact with the hair to be straightened, there is a dehumidifying effect that can lead to brittle hair.
  • hair-straightening as used herein is intended to encompass all actions that lead to a certain hair- straightening effect, even if the hair does not become perfectly straight as is possibly the case, for example, with straightening irons.
  • a hair- straightening device comprising: an air inlet portion for receiving an air stream having a first direction, a brush or comb having a plurality of tines and intended to be moved in a moving direction, and means for redirecting the air stream into a second direction, wherein the angle enclosed by the moving direction and the second direction is smaller than 50 degrees, preferably smaller than 30 degrees, and most preferably smaller than 20 degrees.
  • the hair- straightening device in accordance with the invention may, for example, be attached to a conventional hairdryer and/or hairstyler capable of generating the air stream. Hair-drying and hair-straightening are preferably performed simultaneously.
  • the entire air stream is preferably redirected into the second direction. Apart from some turbulences or swirls which cannot be avoided at least in some cases, essentially the entire air stream is thus redirected into the direction towards the hair tips.
  • the moving direction, the second direction, and the direction towards the hair tips are parallel.
  • the tines are formed by a plurality of parallel blades.
  • the parallel blades facilitate the redirecting of the air stream into the second direction, and a uniform redirected air stream can be created.
  • the means for redirecting the air stream may comprise at least one air baffle arranged essentially perpendicularly, at least in portions, to at least some of the blades. With such a configuration pressure losses can be minimized.
  • the baffle is curved at least in portions. Turbulences or swirls created during the air redirection process can be minimized thereby as compared, for example, with solutions where the baffle comprises one or more kinks.
  • the brush or comb is moveable with respect to the air inlet portion.
  • the brush or comb can thus be optimally aligned when moved in contact with the scalp. This effect can be enhanced if the geometry of the portions of the blades forming the tines is adapted to the geometry of a human head, i.e. if these portions are not straight but slightly curved.
  • the brush or comb is pivotable about an axis perpendicular to the moving direction. It is, for example, possible that the axis extends perpendicularly through the blades that form the brush or comb.
  • the brush or comb is spring-biased with respect to the inlet portion. This renders it possible for the brush or comb to follow the contour of the head as long as it is in contact therewith, and that the brush or comb assumes a defined position with respect to the inlet portion (and, for example, the handle of the hairdryer) when not in direct contact with the head.
  • the inlet portion comprises coupling means for coupling the straightening device to a hairdryer and/or hairstyler.
  • the hairdryer or hairstyler may comprise corresponding coupling mean at least in some cases, for example in the air outlet region.
  • the coupling means may provide a frictional or a matching-shape closure.
  • Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of the hair-straightening device in accordance with the invention attached to a hairdryer
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the hair-straightening device of Figure 1 detached from the hairdryer;
  • Fig. 3 presents two side elevations of the hair-straightening device of Figure 1, wherein the upper part of Figure 3 shows the moveable brush or comb in its resting position and the lower part of Figure 3 shows the brush or comb in a pivoted position;
  • Fig. 4 is a plan view of the hair-straightening device of Figure 1;
  • Fig. 5 is a front elevation of the hair-straightening device of Figure 1;
  • Fig. 6 is a sectional side view of the hair-straightening device of Figure 1 taken on the intersection line A-A shown in Figure 5;
  • Fig. 7 is a sectional side view corresponding to that of Figure 6 and schematically illustrating the operation of the hair-straightening device in accordance with the invention, wherein only the hair-straightening device 10 is shown and the hairdryer is omitted for the sake of simplicity.
  • Equal reference numerals in the following description denote equal parts, which parts are described only once at least in some cases to avoid repetitions.
  • Figure 1 shows an embodiment of the hair-straightening device 10 in accordance with the invention attached to a hairdryer 100 in the air outlet portion thereof.
  • the air stream leaves the hairdryer 100 and enters the hair- straightening device 10 in a first direction 14.
  • By moving the hairdryer 100 one can move the hair- straightening device 10 in a preferred moving direction 20.
  • means (not visible in Figure 1) for redirecting the air stream into a second direction 20.
  • the angle ⁇ enclosed by the moving direction 20 and the second direction 26 of the redirected air stream is smaller than 50 degrees, preferably smaller than 30 degrees, and most preferably smaller than 20 degrees.
  • the second direction 26 of the redirected air stream is thus directed towards the hair tips, and this provides the hair- straightening effect.
  • the hair-straightening device 10 comprises an inlet portion 12 and a comb 16.
  • the comb 16 comprises a plurality of tines 18 formed by parallel blades having tapered end portions 32.
  • the comb 16 and the inlet portion 12 are moveable with respect to each other, since the comb is pivotable about an axis 28 perpendicular to the moving direction 20.
  • the possible movement of the comb 16 with respect to the inlet portion 12 is restricted by abutments 34 and 36 (see particularly Figure 3 showing two side elevations of the hair-straightening device 10, wherein the upper part of Figure 3 shows the moveable comb 16 in its resting position and the lower part of Figure 3 shows the comb 16 in a pivoted position).
  • the comb 16 is spring-biased with respect to the inlet portion 12 by means of at least one spring 38 (shown in Figure 2).
  • the inlet portion 12 comprises coupling means 30 for attaching the hair-straightening device 10 to a hairdryer comprising corresponding coupling means in its air outlet region.
  • the coupling means may be formed, for example, by recesses 30 provided in the inlet portion 12 and intended to interact with snap-in tongues provided in the air outlet region of the hairdryer.
  • the means for redirecting the air stream into the second direction 26 are formed by two baffles 22, 24 in the illustrated case. These baffles 22, 24 are curved, with the upper portions thereof extending essentially perpendicularly to the moving direction 20.
  • Figure 7 is a sectional side view corresponding to that of Figure 6 and schematically illustrating the operation of the hair-straightening device 10 in accordance with the invention, wherein only the hair-straightening device 10 is shown and the hairdryer is omitted for simplicity's sake.
  • the second direction 26 of the redirected air stream is essentially towards the tips of hair 40 to be straightened.
  • the air stream component redirected by the front baffle 22 encloses a slightly smaller angle with the moving direction 20 than the air stream component redirected by the rear baffle 22. In the illustrated case, this is due to the different curvatures of the baffles 22, 24. If individual air stream components 261, 26 2 comprise (slightly) different directions, then, as regards the definitions outlined in the claims, the vector sum of these directions 26i, 26 2 shall be regarded as the common direction 26 of the redirected air stream.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a hair-straightening device (10) comprising: an air inlet portion (12) for receiving an air stream having a first direction (14), a brush or comb (16) having a plurality of tines (18) and intended to be moved in a moving direction (20), and means (22, 24) for redirecting the air stream into a second direction (26), wherein the angle (α) enclosed by the moving direction (20) and the second direction (26) is smaller than 50 degrees, preferably smaller than 30 degrees, and most preferably smaller than 20 degrees.

Description

Hair-straightening device
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to a hair-straightening device.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The classic way to straighten hair is to use a hairdryer and a brush. However, this procedure can take a long time. Alternatively, it is known to use a so-called straightening iron. Such straightening irons are preferably applied to more or less dry hair, i.e. after drying of the hair with, for example, a hairdryer. Since the straightening irons operate at high temperatures and in direct contact with the hair to be straightened, there is a dehumidifying effect that can lead to brittle hair.
The term hair-straightening as used herein is intended to encompass all actions that lead to a certain hair- straightening effect, even if the hair does not become perfectly straight as is possibly the case, for example, with straightening irons.
It is an object of the invention to provide a hair- straightening device which is easy and fast to use and which at least reduces the dehumidifying effect in comparison with straightening irons.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The above object is solved by a hair- straightening device comprising: an air inlet portion for receiving an air stream having a first direction, a brush or comb having a plurality of tines and intended to be moved in a moving direction, and means for redirecting the air stream into a second direction, wherein the angle enclosed by the moving direction and the second direction is smaller than 50 degrees, preferably smaller than 30 degrees, and most preferably smaller than 20 degrees. The hair- straightening device in accordance with the invention may, for example, be attached to a conventional hairdryer and/or hairstyler capable of generating the air stream. Hair-drying and hair-straightening are preferably performed simultaneously. In accordance with the invention, the entire air stream is preferably redirected into the second direction. Apart from some turbulences or swirls which cannot be avoided at least in some cases, essentially the entire air stream is thus redirected into the direction towards the hair tips. Ideally, the moving direction, the second direction, and the direction towards the hair tips are parallel.
It is preferred that at least some of the tines are formed by a plurality of parallel blades. In such a case, the parallel blades facilitate the redirecting of the air stream into the second direction, and a uniform redirected air stream can be created.
The means for redirecting the air stream may comprise at least one air baffle arranged essentially perpendicularly, at least in portions, to at least some of the blades. With such a configuration pressure losses can be minimized.
It is regarded as advantageous that the baffle is curved at least in portions. Turbulences or swirls created during the air redirection process can be minimized thereby as compared, for example, with solutions where the baffle comprises one or more kinks.
In highly preferred embodiments, the brush or comb is moveable with respect to the air inlet portion. The brush or comb can thus be optimally aligned when moved in contact with the scalp. This effect can be enhanced if the geometry of the portions of the blades forming the tines is adapted to the geometry of a human head, i.e. if these portions are not straight but slightly curved.
It is further preferred in this connection that the brush or comb is pivotable about an axis perpendicular to the moving direction. It is, for example, possible that the axis extends perpendicularly through the blades that form the brush or comb. In accordance with a further improvement, the brush or comb is spring-biased with respect to the inlet portion. This renders it possible for the brush or comb to follow the contour of the head as long as it is in contact therewith, and that the brush or comb assumes a defined position with respect to the inlet portion (and, for example, the handle of the hairdryer) when not in direct contact with the head. Preferably, the inlet portion comprises coupling means for coupling the straightening device to a hairdryer and/or hairstyler. The hairdryer or hairstyler may comprise corresponding coupling mean at least in some cases, for example in the air outlet region. The coupling means may provide a frictional or a matching-shape closure. For example, it is possible to use snap-in or interlocking coupling elements. It is also possible to provide the hair- straightening device in accordance with the invention with universal adapter means enabling an attachment to usual hairdryers and/or hairstylers.
These and other aspects of the invention will be apparent from and elucidated with reference to the embodiments described hereinafter. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of the hair-straightening device in accordance with the invention attached to a hairdryer;
Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the hair-straightening device of Figure 1 detached from the hairdryer;
Fig. 3 presents two side elevations of the hair-straightening device of Figure 1, wherein the upper part of Figure 3 shows the moveable brush or comb in its resting position and the lower part of Figure 3 shows the brush or comb in a pivoted position;
Fig. 4 is a plan view of the hair-straightening device of Figure 1; Fig. 5 is a front elevation of the hair-straightening device of Figure 1;
Fig. 6 is a sectional side view of the hair-straightening device of Figure 1 taken on the intersection line A-A shown in Figure 5; and
Fig. 7 is a sectional side view corresponding to that of Figure 6 and schematically illustrating the operation of the hair-straightening device in accordance with the invention, wherein only the hair-straightening device 10 is shown and the hairdryer is omitted for the sake of simplicity.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Equal reference numerals in the following description denote equal parts, which parts are described only once at least in some cases to avoid repetitions.
Figure 1 shows an embodiment of the hair-straightening device 10 in accordance with the invention attached to a hairdryer 100 in the air outlet portion thereof. The air stream leaves the hairdryer 100 and enters the hair- straightening device 10 in a first direction 14. By moving the hairdryer 100 one can move the hair- straightening device 10 in a preferred moving direction 20. Within the hair-straightening device 10 there are provided means (not visible in Figure 1) for redirecting the air stream into a second direction 20. The angle α enclosed by the moving direction 20 and the second direction 26 of the redirected air stream is smaller than 50 degrees, preferably smaller than 30 degrees, and most preferably smaller than 20 degrees. The second direction 26 of the redirected air stream is thus directed towards the hair tips, and this provides the hair- straightening effect.
Reference is now made to Figures 2 to 6, to describe the hair-straightening device 10 in greater detail. The hair-straightening device 10 comprises an inlet portion 12 and a comb 16. The comb 16 comprises a plurality of tines 18 formed by parallel blades having tapered end portions 32. The comb 16 and the inlet portion 12 are moveable with respect to each other, since the comb is pivotable about an axis 28 perpendicular to the moving direction 20. The possible movement of the comb 16 with respect to the inlet portion 12 is restricted by abutments 34 and 36 (see particularly Figure 3 showing two side elevations of the hair-straightening device 10, wherein the upper part of Figure 3 shows the moveable comb 16 in its resting position and the lower part of Figure 3 shows the comb 16 in a pivoted position). The comb 16 is spring-biased with respect to the inlet portion 12 by means of at least one spring 38 (shown in Figure 2). The inlet portion 12 comprises coupling means 30 for attaching the hair-straightening device 10 to a hairdryer comprising corresponding coupling means in its air outlet region. The coupling means may be formed, for example, by recesses 30 provided in the inlet portion 12 and intended to interact with snap-in tongues provided in the air outlet region of the hairdryer. As may be best seen in Figure 6, the means for redirecting the air stream into the second direction 26 are formed by two baffles 22, 24 in the illustrated case. These baffles 22, 24 are curved, with the upper portions thereof extending essentially perpendicularly to the moving direction 20. Figure 7 is a sectional side view corresponding to that of Figure 6 and schematically illustrating the operation of the hair-straightening device 10 in accordance with the invention, wherein only the hair-straightening device 10 is shown and the hairdryer is omitted for simplicity's sake. As may be seen, the second direction 26 of the redirected air stream is essentially towards the tips of hair 40 to be straightened. In the illustrated case the air stream component redirected by the front baffle 22 encloses a slightly smaller angle with the moving direction 20 than the air stream component redirected by the rear baffle 22. In the illustrated case, this is due to the different curvatures of the baffles 22, 24. If individual air stream components 261, 262 comprise (slightly) different directions, then, as regards the definitions outlined in the claims, the vector sum of these directions 26i, 262 shall be regarded as the common direction 26 of the redirected air stream.
Finally, it is to be noted that equivalents and modifications not described above may also be employed without departing from the scope of the invention, which is defined in the accompanying claims.

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CLAIMS:
1. A hair- straightening device (10) comprising: an air inlet portion (12) for receiving an air stream having a first direction (14), a brush or comb (16) having a plurality of tines (18) and intended to be moved in a moving direction (20), and - means (22, 24) for redirecting the air stream into a second direction (26), wherein the angle (α) enclosed by the moving direction (20) and the second direction (26) is smaller than 50 degrees, preferably smaller than 30 degrees, and most preferably smaller than
20 degrees.
2. A hair- straightening device (10) according to claim 1, wherein at least some of the tines (18) are formed by a plurality of parallel blades.
3. A hair-straightening device (10) according to claim 2, wherein the means (22, 24) for redirecting the air stream comprise at least one air baffle (22, 24) arranged essentially perpendicularly, at least in portions, to at least some of said blades.
4. A hair-straightening device (10) according to claim 3, wherein the baffle (22, 24) is curved at least in portions.
5. A hair- straightening device (10) according to claim 1, wherein the brush or comb (16) is moveable with respect to the air inlet portion (12).
6. A hair- straightening device (10) according to claim 5, wherein the brush or comb (16) is pivotable about an axis (28) perpendicular to the moving direction (20).
7. A hair- straightening device (10) according to claim 5, wherein the brush or comb (16) is spring-biased with respect to the inlet portion (12).
8. A hair- straightening device (10) according to claim 1, wherein the inlet portion (12) comprises coupling means (30) for coupling the straightening device (10) to a hairdryer and/or hairstyler (100).
9. A hair dryer (100) comprising a hair- straightening device (10) according to claim 8.
10. A hairstyler (100) comprising a hair- straightening device (10) according to claim 8.
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