CA1043216A - Process and apparatus for treating human hair - Google Patents
Process and apparatus for treating human hairInfo
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Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
There is disclosed a process and apparatus for treat-ing human hair so as to give it an appearance of fullness greater than it has in its natural state. The apparatus and process involve the use of a complimentary shaped elongated base member and a resilient clamping member adapted to be disposed in close, interfitting relation adjacent the scalp of the user with a plurality of strands of hair clamped therebetween. The configuration of these components is such that, if a hair setting solution is associated with the strands of hair when so clamped, the strands acquire a crimped configuration adjacent the scalp which produces a fullness in the hair that is greater than normal.
There is disclosed a process and apparatus for treat-ing human hair so as to give it an appearance of fullness greater than it has in its natural state. The apparatus and process involve the use of a complimentary shaped elongated base member and a resilient clamping member adapted to be disposed in close, interfitting relation adjacent the scalp of the user with a plurality of strands of hair clamped therebetween. The configuration of these components is such that, if a hair setting solution is associated with the strands of hair when so clamped, the strands acquire a crimped configuration adjacent the scalp which produces a fullness in the hair that is greater than normal.
Description
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This invention relates generally to a process and apparatus for treating human hair and more particularly to a hair crimping process and device adapted to physically modify the configuration of the t'~
hair so as to give an appearance of fullness to the hair without the utilization of more radical procedures such as "teasing". -~
It is an object of the invention to provide i-a hair treating process and device that is designed F::
to place a plurality of closely spaced, relatively ~ ,', :' sharp crimps in the indi~idual hair strands : ,, immediately adjacent the scalp. The ultimate objective of this procedure is to cause the hair '~- '`,' to stand upwardly to a greater degree than it normally does without such deformation. ~ ~ ' ~ urther object is to provide a device which I :, is simple to apply to the hair and which can be ~ ~ , readily used in conjunction with conventional wave set solution to achieve the desired result without requiring professional assistance. ~ ' ' Still another object is to provide a device , ~ ' of the character described that is of relatively ,;
simple construction and is adapted to be easily formed of inexpensive,materials. ` ' ':
The objects are attained by the invention which '~' ' contemplates a hair crimping device which comprises ` ' an elongated base member adapted to,be disposed ',, ', along one lateral edge in close assoc:Lation with ~ ' , the scalp, an elongated bead member on one face of ' ' --1-- : : -1~43;21S
the base member with the bead member having a cross- ;' sectional configuration such that the surface of the bead member immediately adjacent the conjunction of the bead member with the base member is disposed at an acute angle to the face of the base member, and a resiiient clamping member which has an elongated opening therein, the clamping member having a cross- ~ , ' sectional configuration,complimentary to the cross-sectional configuration of the bead member and is sufficiently distortable that the clamping member .' can be forced over and into interfitting, clamping relation with the bead member, with strands of hair ` , -, disposed therebetween.
The specific features of the invention are set forth with particularit~ in the appended claims. ¦ ;
Its organiz~tion and manner of operation, together with further objects and advantages thereof, may , best be understood by reference to the following description, taken in connection with the accompany-ing drawing, in which like reference characters , refer to like elements in the sPveral views.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF T~E DRAWINGS
FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of a preferred form of device incorporating the invention with the components in operatively assembled relation.
This invention relates generally to a process and apparatus for treating human hair and more particularly to a hair crimping process and device adapted to physically modify the configuration of the t'~
hair so as to give an appearance of fullness to the hair without the utilization of more radical procedures such as "teasing". -~
It is an object of the invention to provide i-a hair treating process and device that is designed F::
to place a plurality of closely spaced, relatively ~ ,', :' sharp crimps in the indi~idual hair strands : ,, immediately adjacent the scalp. The ultimate objective of this procedure is to cause the hair '~- '`,' to stand upwardly to a greater degree than it normally does without such deformation. ~ ~ ' ~ urther object is to provide a device which I :, is simple to apply to the hair and which can be ~ ~ , readily used in conjunction with conventional wave set solution to achieve the desired result without requiring professional assistance. ~ ' ' Still another object is to provide a device , ~ ' of the character described that is of relatively ,;
simple construction and is adapted to be easily formed of inexpensive,materials. ` ' ':
The objects are attained by the invention which '~' ' contemplates a hair crimping device which comprises ` ' an elongated base member adapted to,be disposed ',, ', along one lateral edge in close assoc:Lation with ~ ' , the scalp, an elongated bead member on one face of ' ' --1-- : : -1~43;21S
the base member with the bead member having a cross- ;' sectional configuration such that the surface of the bead member immediately adjacent the conjunction of the bead member with the base member is disposed at an acute angle to the face of the base member, and a resiiient clamping member which has an elongated opening therein, the clamping member having a cross- ~ , ' sectional configuration,complimentary to the cross-sectional configuration of the bead member and is sufficiently distortable that the clamping member .' can be forced over and into interfitting, clamping relation with the bead member, with strands of hair ` , -, disposed therebetween.
The specific features of the invention are set forth with particularit~ in the appended claims. ¦ ;
Its organiz~tion and manner of operation, together with further objects and advantages thereof, may , best be understood by reference to the following description, taken in connection with the accompany-ing drawing, in which like reference characters , refer to like elements in the sPveral views.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF T~E DRAWINGS
FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of a preferred form of device incorporating the invention with the components in operatively assembled relation.
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FIGURE 2 is a view in vertical cross-section of a device such as that shown in FIGURE 1 with the device disposed on the scalp of a user with the strands of hair clamped therein.
FIGURE 3 is a perspective view of the base member of the device shown in FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 4 is a perspective view of the clamping member shown in FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 5 is a view in vertical cross-section of a device incorporating an alternative embodiment of the in-vention with the components shown in operatively assembled relation.
FIGURE 6 is a perspective view of a device incorporat-ing still another alternative embodiment of the invention with the components shown in operativeIy assembled relation.
FIGURE 7 is a perspective view of one of the two components shown assembled in FIGURE 6.
FIGURE 8 is a perspective view of the other of the two components showrl in assembled relation in FIGURE 6.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
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Referring now to the drawing, and particularly to FIGURES 1 - ~ the preferred embodiment shown therein comprises two basic components, one of which is the elongated base member 10. An elongated, preferably hollow, bead member 12 is provided on one face 14 of the base member 10, in spaced relation to the lateral edges 16 and 1~ thereof. The bead member 12, as shown, may have a substantially cylindrical ;
configuration so that it is adapted to receive the clamping member 20 in interfitting, clamping relation. A plurality of ~
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FIGURE 2 is a view in vertical cross-section of a device such as that shown in FIGURE 1 with the device disposed on the scalp of a user with the strands of hair clamped therein.
FIGURE 3 is a perspective view of the base member of the device shown in FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 4 is a perspective view of the clamping member shown in FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 5 is a view in vertical cross-section of a device incorporating an alternative embodiment of the in-vention with the components shown in operatively assembled relation.
FIGURE 6 is a perspective view of a device incorporat-ing still another alternative embodiment of the invention with the components shown in operativeIy assembled relation.
FIGURE 7 is a perspective view of one of the two components shown assembled in FIGURE 6.
FIGURE 8 is a perspective view of the other of the two components showrl in assembled relation in FIGURE 6.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
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Referring now to the drawing, and particularly to FIGURES 1 - ~ the preferred embodiment shown therein comprises two basic components, one of which is the elongated base member 10. An elongated, preferably hollow, bead member 12 is provided on one face 14 of the base member 10, in spaced relation to the lateral edges 16 and 1~ thereof. The bead member 12, as shown, may have a substantially cylindrical ;
configuration so that it is adapted to receive the clamping member 20 in interfitting, clamping relation. A plurality of ~
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openings 19 ~ay be provided in the bead member 12 extending from the outer surface thereof to the hollow interior. The -clamping member 20 is formed of suitably resilient material ; -so that it can be readily forced over and into such inter-fitting, clamping reIation with the bead member 12, as shown -in FIGURES 1 and 2, but, nevertheIess, exerts a substantial confining force on the bead member 12. `
The clamping member 20 is provided with flanges 22 and 24 disposed along the lateral edges thereof which members are adapted to closely overlie the face 14 of the base member - ~
10. The face 14 may have a plurality of grooves 21 formed -: -therein, preferably disposed so as to communicate with the -innermost openings 19 in the bead member 12. The angle formed between the face 14 of the base member 10 and the portion of the bead 12 immediately adjacent thereto is preferably less than ~0. The main body of the clamping member 20 is also preferably provided with a plurality of openings 26 extending therethrough, so that portions of the bead member 12 are still exposed when the clamping member is disposed in inter-fitting relation therewith.
The lateral edge 16 of the base member 10 may by ,.... .
beveled, as shown in FIGURE 3, and the lateral edge 22 of .:: . . .
the clamping member 20 may also be beveled in the opposite ` -direction, as best shown in FIGURE 4. As shown in FIGURE 1, the two members 10 and 20, when clamped in interfitting relation, will then be more readily capable of separation because of the beveIed nature of the two upper edges 16 and .
22, respectively. The fingertips of the user can be placed in suitable contact with these upper ed~es to apply a;~
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separating orce that will move the two members 10 and 20 -~ ;
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The bottom edge 18 of the base member and the bottom edge 24 of the clamping member 20, on the other hand, are preferably unbeveled so that their contact with the scalp 27 will be more comfortable. In addition, or alternatively, the longitudinal dimensions of the clamping member 20 and the base member 10 can differ slightly so that the ends of one such member project beyond those of the other member.
An area of contact is thus provided for the fingertips to accomplish a separation of the two components more readily, at the appropriate time.
Since the basic objective of the use of a device in-corporating the inventlon, as previously stated, is to place a plurality of closely spaced, relatively sharp crimps in the individual hair strands 29 immediately adja-cent the scalp 27, the configuration and relative dimensions ;`
thereo should be such that this result is accomplished. :`
Satisfactory results have been obtained where the bottom ` `
flange 2~ o~ the clamping member 20 is between approximately 1/8l' to 1/2" in width and the dimensions of the remaining `~"
portion oE the device are comparable to this dimension.
Obviously, the exact dimensions can vary from these precise igures, but the basic objective of keeping the crimped por- `
tions of the hair strands 29 in close association with the `~`
scalp 27 should be observed. The peripheral dimension of the bead member 12 should likewise be kept relatively small so that the length of hair between the crimped portions in `
each hair strand is maintained at a suitable minimum.
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described is relatively simple. After first applying setting -solution to the base area of the hair strands to be treated, the base member 10 is placed on the scalp so that the lower edge thereof is immediately adjacent to or in abutment with ~ -~
the scalp. A relatively narrow line of hair strands is -then engaged by the lower edge 24 of the clamping member 20 with the hair being held in a substantially upright position.
The clamping member 20 is then moved into interfitting, clamping association with the base member 10 by applying ~-a sufficient force to the clamping member to cause it to be sufficiently distorted to ride over the outer extremity of the bead member 12 and then into close interfitting relation with the bead so that the main body of the clamping member 20 closely overlies the bead member 12 and the flanges 22 ;
and 24 on the clamping member 20 are brought into close association with the face 14 of the base member 10.
As best shown in FIGUR~ 2, the thin line of hair strands is thereby clamped in between the base member 10 and the clamping member 20 in a substantially vertical position with ~0 respect to the scalp. The individual strands are, thus, ~orced into a configuration such that there is a relatively sharp crimp ~ormed in the individual strands at the two points 28 and 30. The dimensions of the base member 10 and the clamping member 20 are such that the distance between the point 28 and the scalp, under such circumstances, is quite ~ ; ;
small. Like~ise, the diameter of the bead 12 is relatively small so that the resultant crimp at point 28 in the hair strands is closely adjacent to the scalp and the resultant crimp at point 30 in the strands is, likewise, relatively closely adjacent to the first crimp ~ormed at the point 28.
The end result is that both crimps in the individual hair strands are relatively close to the scalp and are formed in what can be regarded as the base portion of the individual strands of hair.
The hair setting solution is also preferably applied to the base portions of the hair strands after the device is placed in clamped engagement with the hair. The solu-tion can be applied through the openings 26 in the clamping member 20 after it is disposed in engagement with the base member 10. The setting solution can also be introduced into the grooves 21 so that it will flow downwardly into the innermost openings in the bead member 12 to moisten the hair strands adjacent the points 28 and 30. The ~
entrapped strands of hair will then take a set substantially ~-in conformance with the cross-sectional configuration of ~-.. . .
the face 14 and bead 12 of the base member 10. Most `
significantly, the hair strands will be crimped substantially `~
at the points 28 and 30, as previously describedl and such configuration of the hair will be maintained after the base member 10 and the clamping member 20 are removed rom asso-ciation ~ith the hair strands.
It is obvious that a plurality of devices such as have been described will normally be applied to the hair at the ; :
time of treatment in the areas where the appearance of full-ness in the hair is desired. The alignment of the devices so applied can be in substantially any pattern that is convenient to the user, although normally the individual ;
devices will be arranged in substantial parallelism so as to provide the ma~imum number of devices in a particular area.
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1C~43~16 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ALTERNATIVE EMBODIMENTS
Although the preferred form of device as described and illustrated in FIGURES 1 - 4 is provided with a bead member 12 that is generally a substantially cylindrical configuration, this may be varied to some extent without losing the desired effect of crimping the hair. FIGURE 5, for example, shows an alternative cross-sectional configura-tion for the base member 32 and the clamping member 34.
The bead member 36 has other than a cylindrical configuration, :bùt is still provided with a cross-sectional shape that pro- --duces a relativeIy sharp crimp in the clamped hair strands at ~
the points 38 and 40 when the clamping member having a `.
complimentary cross-sectional shape is forced lnto close interfitting relation with the bead 36. The manner of ` -:
operation of this modified form is, of course, substantially ... . .
the same as that described for the preferred embodiment and the end result is, likewise, approximately the same. :
A plurality o$ suitable passage~ays may be provided in one or both of the members 32 and 34, such as are formed by spaced grooves 31 on the upper face of the base member 32 .. .
and the similarly aligned openings 33 extending through the base of the bead member 36, preferably from the point 38 to point 4~. Obviously, grooves complimentary to the grooves 31 could be provided in the clamping member 34, if desired. Such grooves 31 and openings 33 will facilitate ;
the application of the setting solution to the portions of the hair strands that are disposed in the area of the points 38 and 40 after the clamping member 34 is in place. Setting solution can be introduced in~.o the groove formed by the beveled upper edges of the members 32 and 34 so that it ~-1~3;i~6will gravitate downwardly in the grooves 31 and the openings 33 and likewise into the openings 41 in the clamping member.
Another alternative form of device is shown in FIGURES
6, 7 and 8, wherein both the base member 42 and the clamping member 44 are each provided with a bead member 46 and 48, respectively. The cross-sectional configuration of the two members 42 and 44 is such that they now each perform the function of a clamping member and a base member with the result that the two crimps that are placed in each indivi-dual strand of hair at the points 50 and 52 are separated by what may be characterized as an S-curve portion. -The other characteristics of the two members 42 and `
44 are substantially as previously described, except for the fact that no bottom flange is provided on the clamping member 44. The bottom edge 54 of the member 44 abuts the ~;
bottom flange 56 of the member 42, the edge of the flange 56 being adapted to be disposed immediateIy adjacent to the :
scalp of the user. The upper flange members 58 and 60 of the members 42 and 44 are provided with beveled edges 62 and 64, respectively, for the purpose previously described, and each oE the members 42 and 44 are provided with suit-able openings ~6 ;n~ the clamping portion thereo, as best shown in FIGURES 7 and 8, to permit wave set lotion to be applied to the hair clamped between the members 42 and 44, as described previously. Obviously, additional suitable openings, such as openings 31 and 33 shown in the embodi-ment illustrated in FIGURE 5, can be provided in the two members 42 and 44, if desired. `
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openings 19 ~ay be provided in the bead member 12 extending from the outer surface thereof to the hollow interior. The -clamping member 20 is formed of suitably resilient material ; -so that it can be readily forced over and into such inter-fitting, clamping reIation with the bead member 12, as shown -in FIGURES 1 and 2, but, nevertheIess, exerts a substantial confining force on the bead member 12. `
The clamping member 20 is provided with flanges 22 and 24 disposed along the lateral edges thereof which members are adapted to closely overlie the face 14 of the base member - ~
10. The face 14 may have a plurality of grooves 21 formed -: -therein, preferably disposed so as to communicate with the -innermost openings 19 in the bead member 12. The angle formed between the face 14 of the base member 10 and the portion of the bead 12 immediately adjacent thereto is preferably less than ~0. The main body of the clamping member 20 is also preferably provided with a plurality of openings 26 extending therethrough, so that portions of the bead member 12 are still exposed when the clamping member is disposed in inter-fitting relation therewith.
The lateral edge 16 of the base member 10 may by ,.... .
beveled, as shown in FIGURE 3, and the lateral edge 22 of .:: . . .
the clamping member 20 may also be beveled in the opposite ` -direction, as best shown in FIGURE 4. As shown in FIGURE 1, the two members 10 and 20, when clamped in interfitting relation, will then be more readily capable of separation because of the beveIed nature of the two upper edges 16 and .
22, respectively. The fingertips of the user can be placed in suitable contact with these upper ed~es to apply a;~
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The bottom edge 18 of the base member and the bottom edge 24 of the clamping member 20, on the other hand, are preferably unbeveled so that their contact with the scalp 27 will be more comfortable. In addition, or alternatively, the longitudinal dimensions of the clamping member 20 and the base member 10 can differ slightly so that the ends of one such member project beyond those of the other member.
An area of contact is thus provided for the fingertips to accomplish a separation of the two components more readily, at the appropriate time.
Since the basic objective of the use of a device in-corporating the inventlon, as previously stated, is to place a plurality of closely spaced, relatively sharp crimps in the individual hair strands 29 immediately adja-cent the scalp 27, the configuration and relative dimensions ;`
thereo should be such that this result is accomplished. :`
Satisfactory results have been obtained where the bottom ` `
flange 2~ o~ the clamping member 20 is between approximately 1/8l' to 1/2" in width and the dimensions of the remaining `~"
portion oE the device are comparable to this dimension.
Obviously, the exact dimensions can vary from these precise igures, but the basic objective of keeping the crimped por- `
tions of the hair strands 29 in close association with the `~`
scalp 27 should be observed. The peripheral dimension of the bead member 12 should likewise be kept relatively small so that the length of hair between the crimped portions in `
each hair strand is maintained at a suitable minimum.
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described is relatively simple. After first applying setting -solution to the base area of the hair strands to be treated, the base member 10 is placed on the scalp so that the lower edge thereof is immediately adjacent to or in abutment with ~ -~
the scalp. A relatively narrow line of hair strands is -then engaged by the lower edge 24 of the clamping member 20 with the hair being held in a substantially upright position.
The clamping member 20 is then moved into interfitting, clamping association with the base member 10 by applying ~-a sufficient force to the clamping member to cause it to be sufficiently distorted to ride over the outer extremity of the bead member 12 and then into close interfitting relation with the bead so that the main body of the clamping member 20 closely overlies the bead member 12 and the flanges 22 ;
and 24 on the clamping member 20 are brought into close association with the face 14 of the base member 10.
As best shown in FIGUR~ 2, the thin line of hair strands is thereby clamped in between the base member 10 and the clamping member 20 in a substantially vertical position with ~0 respect to the scalp. The individual strands are, thus, ~orced into a configuration such that there is a relatively sharp crimp ~ormed in the individual strands at the two points 28 and 30. The dimensions of the base member 10 and the clamping member 20 are such that the distance between the point 28 and the scalp, under such circumstances, is quite ~ ; ;
small. Like~ise, the diameter of the bead 12 is relatively small so that the resultant crimp at point 28 in the hair strands is closely adjacent to the scalp and the resultant crimp at point 30 in the strands is, likewise, relatively closely adjacent to the first crimp ~ormed at the point 28.
The end result is that both crimps in the individual hair strands are relatively close to the scalp and are formed in what can be regarded as the base portion of the individual strands of hair.
The hair setting solution is also preferably applied to the base portions of the hair strands after the device is placed in clamped engagement with the hair. The solu-tion can be applied through the openings 26 in the clamping member 20 after it is disposed in engagement with the base member 10. The setting solution can also be introduced into the grooves 21 so that it will flow downwardly into the innermost openings in the bead member 12 to moisten the hair strands adjacent the points 28 and 30. The ~
entrapped strands of hair will then take a set substantially ~-in conformance with the cross-sectional configuration of ~-.. . .
the face 14 and bead 12 of the base member 10. Most `
significantly, the hair strands will be crimped substantially `~
at the points 28 and 30, as previously describedl and such configuration of the hair will be maintained after the base member 10 and the clamping member 20 are removed rom asso-ciation ~ith the hair strands.
It is obvious that a plurality of devices such as have been described will normally be applied to the hair at the ; :
time of treatment in the areas where the appearance of full-ness in the hair is desired. The alignment of the devices so applied can be in substantially any pattern that is convenient to the user, although normally the individual ;
devices will be arranged in substantial parallelism so as to provide the ma~imum number of devices in a particular area.
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1C~43~16 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ALTERNATIVE EMBODIMENTS
Although the preferred form of device as described and illustrated in FIGURES 1 - 4 is provided with a bead member 12 that is generally a substantially cylindrical configuration, this may be varied to some extent without losing the desired effect of crimping the hair. FIGURE 5, for example, shows an alternative cross-sectional configura-tion for the base member 32 and the clamping member 34.
The bead member 36 has other than a cylindrical configuration, :bùt is still provided with a cross-sectional shape that pro- --duces a relativeIy sharp crimp in the clamped hair strands at ~
the points 38 and 40 when the clamping member having a `.
complimentary cross-sectional shape is forced lnto close interfitting relation with the bead 36. The manner of ` -:
operation of this modified form is, of course, substantially ... . .
the same as that described for the preferred embodiment and the end result is, likewise, approximately the same. :
A plurality o$ suitable passage~ays may be provided in one or both of the members 32 and 34, such as are formed by spaced grooves 31 on the upper face of the base member 32 .. .
and the similarly aligned openings 33 extending through the base of the bead member 36, preferably from the point 38 to point 4~. Obviously, grooves complimentary to the grooves 31 could be provided in the clamping member 34, if desired. Such grooves 31 and openings 33 will facilitate ;
the application of the setting solution to the portions of the hair strands that are disposed in the area of the points 38 and 40 after the clamping member 34 is in place. Setting solution can be introduced in~.o the groove formed by the beveled upper edges of the members 32 and 34 so that it ~-1~3;i~6will gravitate downwardly in the grooves 31 and the openings 33 and likewise into the openings 41 in the clamping member.
Another alternative form of device is shown in FIGURES
6, 7 and 8, wherein both the base member 42 and the clamping member 44 are each provided with a bead member 46 and 48, respectively. The cross-sectional configuration of the two members 42 and 44 is such that they now each perform the function of a clamping member and a base member with the result that the two crimps that are placed in each indivi-dual strand of hair at the points 50 and 52 are separated by what may be characterized as an S-curve portion. -The other characteristics of the two members 42 and `
44 are substantially as previously described, except for the fact that no bottom flange is provided on the clamping member 44. The bottom edge 54 of the member 44 abuts the ~;
bottom flange 56 of the member 42, the edge of the flange 56 being adapted to be disposed immediateIy adjacent to the :
scalp of the user. The upper flange members 58 and 60 of the members 42 and 44 are provided with beveled edges 62 and 64, respectively, for the purpose previously described, and each oE the members 42 and 44 are provided with suit-able openings ~6 ;n~ the clamping portion thereo, as best shown in FIGURES 7 and 8, to permit wave set lotion to be applied to the hair clamped between the members 42 and 44, as described previously. Obviously, additional suitable openings, such as openings 31 and 33 shown in the embodi-ment illustrated in FIGURE 5, can be provided in the two members 42 and 44, if desired. `
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Claims (4)
1. A hair crimping device comprising an elongated base member adapted to be disposed along one lateral edge in close association with the scalp, an elongated bead member on one face of said base member, said bead member having a cross-sectional configuration such that the surface of said bead member immediately adjacent the conjunction of said bead member with said base member is disposed at an acute angle to said face of said base member and a resilient clamping member having an elongated opening therein, said clamping member having a cross-sectional configuration complimentary to the cross-sectional configuration of said bead member and sufficiently distortable that said clamping member can be forced over and into interfitting, clamping relation with said bead member, with strands of hair disposed therebetween.
2. A hair crimping device of the character defined in Claim 1 further characterized in that a plurality of openings are provided in at least one of said base member and said clamping member providing access to selected portions of said strands of hair.
3. A hair crimping device of the character defined in Claim 2 further comprising flange portions on each lateral edge of said clamping member adapted to overlie said face of said base member on which said bead member is disposed when said clamping member is forced over and into interfitting clamping relation with said bead member.
4. A hair crimping device of the character defined in Claim 1 further characterized in that the maximum cross-sectional dimensions of said bead member and the distance of said bead member from the lateral edge of said base member adapted to be disposed in close association with the scalp is such that said strands of hair are clamped immediately adjacent to the scalp, when said base member is so disposed and said clamping member is so disposed in interfitting relation with said base member.
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| US5025850A (en) * | 1989-10-12 | 1991-06-25 | Simpson Theresa L | Hair crimping device |
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