Patents Examined by Hwei-Sqiu Payer
  • Patent number: 6397472
    Abstract: A simple, inexpensive yet highly versatile hair trimming device, particularly adapted for self use, comprises of a comb-frame (20), a blade-holder (22), and a detachable handle (24). The comb-frame having a comb portion with plurality of comb-teeth (32) flanked on either side by side-arms (26) has a rectangular horizontal through-hole (34) in its top portion to receive a shaft (46) of the detachable handle which may be temporarily fixed on any one of its two sides, right or left, thereby offering option of right-hand or left-hand use. The side-arms of the comb-frame have grooved tracks (28) to allow slidably mounting of the blade-holder. The blade-holder has a cutting blade (36) fixed on its inside surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Inventor: Bimal Kumar Kayal