Patents by Inventor Duane Charles Hein
Duane Charles Hein has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11000116Abstract: A hair brush includes a handle defining a longitudinal axis and a brush head having at least two longitudinal primary arms extending longitudinally from the handle and disposed in lateral spaced relation to define a longitudinal gap therebetween. Each of the longitudinal primary arms includes a pair of longitudinal rear spines disposed in lateral spaced relation, a single longitudinal intermediate spine extending from the rear spines, and a pair of longitudinal forward spines disposed in lateral spaced relation and extending from the intermediate spine. Hair engaging bristles are disposed on each of the rear spines, the intermediate spines and the forward spines. The at least two longitudinal primary arms are substantially flexible to conform to the contour of the user's head. A container containing a hair treatment agent such as dry shampoo may be releasably mounted to the handle.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2017Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Conair CorporationInventors: Daniel Bishop, Duane Charles Hein, Elizabeth Luan Wei, Jessica Anna Mikitovic
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Patent number: 10925371Abstract: A hair brush adapted to impart both a straightening effect and a curling effect on a length of hair includes first and second members. The first member includes a first handle and a first brush head having an inner row of centrally disposed primary teeth, an outer row of bristles mounted on each side of the centrally disposed primary teeth, and a thermal conductive element. The thermal conductive element defines an arcuate surface configured for imparting a curl within a lock of hair. The second member includes a second handle, a second brush head having a second head frame defining a longitudinal channel, and an elongate member having a wiper segment disposed on each side of the longitudinal channel, and configured to engage the length of hair to facilitate one of straightening of the length of hair or removing substances from the length of hair.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Conair CorporationInventor: Duane Charles Hein
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Publication number: 20190150583Abstract: A hair brush adapted to impart both a straightening effect and a curling effect on a length of hair includes first and second members. The first member includes a first handle and a first brush head having an inner row of centrally disposed primary teeth, an outer row of bristles mounted on each side of the centrally disposed primary teeth, and a thermal conductive element. The thermal conductive element defines an arcuate surface configured for imparting a curl within a lock of hair. The second member includes a second handle, a second brush head having a second head frame defining a longitudinal channel, and an elongate member having a wiper segment disposed on each side of the longitudinal channel, and configured to engage the length of hair to facilitate one of straightening of the length of hair or removing substances from the length of hair.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2017Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventor: Duane Charles Hein
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Publication number: 20190125066Abstract: A hair brush includes a handle defining a longitudinal axis and a brush head having at least two longitudinal primary arms extending longitudinally from the handle and disposed in lateral spaced relation to define a longitudinal gap therebetween. Each of the longitudinal primary arms includes a pair of longitudinal rear spines disposed in lateral spaced relation, a single longitudinal intermediate spine extending from the rear spines, and a pair of longitudinal forward spines disposed in lateral spaced relation and extending from the intermediate spine. Hair engaging bristles are disposed on each of the rear spines, the intermediate spines and the forward spines. The at least two longitudinal primary arms are substantially flexible to conform to the contour of the user's head. A container containing a hair treatment agent such as dry shampoo may be releasably mounted to the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Daniel Bishop, Duane Charles Hein, Elizabeth Luan Wei, Jessica Anna Mikitovic
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Patent number: 9232839Abstract: A hair curling apparatus includes a handle, a barrel depending from the handle, and dimensioned to accommodate a lock of hair wrapped thereabout and a clamp releasably mounted relative to one of the barrel or the handle. The clamp includes a spoon which is adapted to move relative to the one of the barrel or the handle between a closed position and an open position. The spoon engages the lock of hair when in the closed position. The curling iron apparatus has both clamp and clampless capabilities, thus providing the user with styling flexibility.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2014Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: Conair CorporationInventor: Duane Charles Hein
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Publication number: 20150250279Abstract: A hair curling apparatus includes a handle, a barrel depending from the handle, and dimensioned to accommodate a lock of hair wrapped thereabout and a clamp releasably mounted relative to one of the barrel or the handle. The clamp includes a spoon which is adapted to move relative to the one of the barrel or the handle between a closed position and an open position. The spoon engages the lock of hair when in the closed position. The curling iron apparatus has both clamp and clampless capabilities, thus providing the user with styling flexibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2014Publication date: September 10, 2015Applicant: Conair CorporationInventor: Duane Charles Hein
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Publication number: 20150034118Abstract: A hair treatment accessory for use with a hair styling apparatus includes a substrate base for mounting to a hair styling apparatus and a treatment agent disposed on the substrate base. The treatment agent is applied to one of the hair or skin of a subject during use of the hair styling apparatus. The treatment agent may include a conditioning, strengthening, repairing or revitalizing fluid. The treatment agent may include a conditioning oil. The conditioning oil may include ARGAN oil with or without silicon. The substrate base may include an irregular surface dimensioned to assist in retention of the treatment agent on the substrate base. The irregular surface may include open cells or channels. The irregular surface may be formed through a sintering process.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Duane Charles Hein, Vito Carlucci
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Publication number: 20140144458Abstract: A hair curling apparatus includes a handle, a barrel extending from the handle and a releasable hair clamp releasably mountable about the barrel. The hair clamp is selectively positionable between an operative condition mounted about the barrel and a non-operative condition released relative to the barrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2012Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: Conair CorporationInventor: Duane Charles Hein
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Publication number: 20130233335Abstract: A hair treatment accessory for use with a hair styling apparatus includes a substrate base for mounting to a hair styling apparatus and a treatment agent disposed on the substrate base. The treatment agent is applied to one of the hair or skin of a subject during use of the hair styling apparatus. The treatment agent may include a conditioning, strengthening, repairing or revitalizing fluid. The treatment agent may include a conditioning oil. The conditioning oil may include ARGAN oil with or without silicon. The substrate base may include an irregular surface dimensioned to assist in retention of the treatment agent on the substrate base. The irregular surface may include open cells or channels. The irregular surface may be formed through a sintering process.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: Conair CorporationInventors: Duane Charles Hein, Vito James Carlucci
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Publication number: 20130153461Abstract: A hair treatment accessory for use with a hair styling apparatus includes a substrate base for mounting to a hair styling apparatus and a treatment agent disposed on the substrate base. The treatment agent is applied to one of the hair or skin of a subject during use of the hair styling apparatus. The treatment agent may include a conditioning, strengthening, repairing or revitalizing fluid. The treatment agent may include a conditioning oil. The conditioning oil may include ARGAN oil with or without silicon. The substrate base may include an irregular surface dimensioned to assist in retention of the treatment agent on the substrate base. The irregular surface may include open cells or channels. The irregular surface may be formed through a sintering process.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Inventors: Duane Charles Hein, Vito James Carlucci
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Publication number: 20040159002Abstract: A hairdryer having a body with a handle portion and a head portion is provided. The handle portion has an ergonomically shape and a control interface. The head portion has an inlet end defining an air inlet and an outlet end defining an air outlet. The head portion also has a blower for drawing air into the inlet, to direct the fluid air through the head portion, and force the fluid air out the outlet. The head portion also has one or more primary heaters for heating the fluid air as it passes through the head portion and one or more secondary heaters for selectively providing radiant energy to the fluid air as it exits the head portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2004Publication date: August 19, 2004Applicant: CONAIR CORPORATIONInventors: Vito James Carlucci, Duane Charles Hein
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Patent number: D886374Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2018Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Conair CorporationInventors: Duane Charles Hein, Sergio Lopes Fernandes da Costa