HAIR CURLING APPARATUS WITH A FLATTENED CURLING SECTION
A curling device is disclosed for styling hair. The device includes a flattened curling section configured to create a zig-zag pattern in the hair being treated. In one embodiment the device includes a perm-rod with a rectangular cross section. In one embodiment the device includes a curling iron including a flat heating element within the flattened curling section. In one embodiment the device includes a flat iron curling device providing a flattened curling section in order that a flat iron can be applied to the hair.
This disclosure claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/983,432 filed on Apr. 23, 2014 which is hereby incorporated by reference.
TECHNICAL FIELDThis disclosure is related to an object for use in hair styling. In particular, the disclosure is related to a set hair curling devices including a hair curling contact surface with a rectangular cross-section.
BACKGROUNDThe statements in this section merely provide background information related to the present disclosure. Accordingly, such statements are not intended to constitute an admission of prior art.
Hair curling devices are used to provide hair styles where the hair is treated and retains a particular shape for a period of time. In one example, a curling iron is a device that has an elongated hair curling contact surface, typically in round cross-section, with a clamp arm. Within the elongated hair curling contact surface, a curling iron typically includes a heating element, wherein electrical power is used to generate heat which is applied to the hair being curled through the elongated hair curling contact surface.
In another example, perm rods are known wherein hair is wrapped around an elongated hair curling contact surface of the perm rod, and hair styling chemicals are applied to the hair. Once the hair is removed from the perm rod, the hair retains a shape provided by the perm rod.
SUMMARYA curling device is disclosed for styling hair. The device includes a flattened curling section configured to create a zig-zag pattern in the hair being treated. In one embodiment the device includes a perm-rod with a rectangular cross section. In one embodiment the device includes a curling iron including a flat heating element within the flattened curling section. In one embodiment the device includes a flat iron curling device providing a flattened curling section in order that a flat iron can be applied to the hair.
One or more embodiments will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Hair stylists have used hair curling devices such as curling irons and perm rods for years. Historically, shampoos would leave hair dry and brittle. Further, hair styling chemicals historically would include harsh properties that would further damage hair and cause hair to be particularly fragile and susceptible to damage. Corresponding curling devices included round shapes which would style the hair with only gently curved shapes. Whereas abrupt or sharp angles in the hair, coupled with the damaging shampoo and/or hair styling chemicals, would cause permanent damage to the hair, the round shapes of the curling devices were useful to be gentle with the brittle hair.
Modern hair care products have evolved significantly over the years. Shampoos and conditioners have been developed that provide for more resilient hair than was possible in the past. Shampoos are known now to include chemicals like keratin that strengthen and improve flexibility of hair. Chemical compositions of hair products have been modified to reduce harmful chemicals such as ammonia and carefully control pH to protect the hair. Additionally, substitutes have been developed to replace harsh surfactant such as sodium lauryl sulfate and ammonium lauryl sulfate and to replace use of sodium chloride as a thickening agent. As a result, the healthier, more flexible hair cleaned and conditioned with modern hair products can be styled, permed, or bent in ways that hair could not be styled in the past.
A hair curling apparatus is disclosed, wherein a hair curling contact surface of the apparatus around which the hair is wrapped includes a flattened curling section. In one embodiment, the flattened curling section includes a rectangular cross-section. In another embodiment, the flattened curling section includes a rectangular cross-section with curved edges. In another embodiment, the flattened curling section includes a cross-section including two substantially parallel long sides attached by two short sides. Hair treated or styled with the apparatus results in a hair pattern that includes a sharp-edged zig-zag pattern
Referring now to the drawings, wherein the showings are for the purpose of illustrating certain exemplary embodiments only and not for the purpose of limiting the same,
Perm rod 200 can be constructed of any material known in the art to not adversely react to the chemicals applied to the hair and known in the art for use in cosmetic products. Any number of polymers, such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyethylene, or polypropylene, can be used to create the body of the perm rod. Non-reactive metals or metals coated with acrylic, rubber, or any other barrier agent can additionally be utilized. Retention band 240 can include any flexible, stable material, such as rubber, that does not react to the chemicals being used on the hair. Retention barbs 230 can be molded upon the perm rod 200 or can be attached to the perm rod. Holes 220 can be molded into the perm rod 200 or drilled as a secondary process to forming the perm rod.
A number of different cross-sections for flattened curling devices are envisioned. In another embodiment, a flattened oval or race-track shape can be used for the cross-section of a device with a flattened curling section.
Flat irons are devices known in the art for straightening hair. Flat irons typically have one or two heating elements in planar arrangement which are closed over hair. When the hair is heated within the planar arrangement, the hair straightens.
Flat iron curling devices can be made of any materials that can hold up to the temperatures applied by the flat iron, such as metal or polymers.
Flat iron 940a, typical to known flat iron designs, is illustrated with long thin halves 941a and 942a. A hair stylist using flat iron 940a with flat iron curling device 900 would need to us the flat iron at multiple locations along hair 930. Flat iron 940b is disclosed herein as a customized flat iron for use with the flat iron curling devices as disclosed herein. Two halves 941b and 942b open at hinge 944b. At least one of the halves includes a heating element 943b, which is supplied electrical power through power cord 945b. Two halves 941b and 942b are arranged at a 90 degree angle from the halves of flat iron 940a. Both halves 941b and 942b are arranged in parallel to an axis of hinge 944b. By using flat iron 940b and the heating elements substantially aligned with the length of flattened curling section 910, a hair stylist can heat all of hair 930 with a minimal number of applications of flat iron 940b.
The disclosure has described certain preferred embodiments and modifications of those embodiments. Further modifications and alterations may occur to others upon reading and understanding the specification. Therefore, it is intended that the disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiment(s) disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out this disclosure, but that the disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1. A curling device used to style hair, the device comprising:
- a flattened curling section configured to create a zig-zag pattern in the hair being treated.
2. The curling device of claim 1, wherein the flattened curling section comprises a rectangular cross section.
3. The curling device of claim 1, wherein the flattened curling section comprises rounded edge surfaces.
4. The curling device of claim 1, wherein the flattened curling section comprises a flattened oval cross section including, in profile, a width to thickness ratio of at least 4 to 1.
5. The curling device of claim 1, wherein the flattened curling section comprises a flattened oval cross section including, in profile, a width to thickness ratio of at least 10 to 1.
6. The curling device of claim 1, wherein the flattened curling section comprises a flattened oval cross section including, in profile, a width to thickness ratio of at least 15 to 1.
7. The curling device of claim 1, wherein the flattened curling section comprises a tapered end.
8. The curling device of claim 1, wherein the curling device comprises a perm rod.
9. The curling device of claim 8, wherein the flattened curling section comprises a plurality of holes to permit hair treating chemicals to pass through the flattened curling section.
10. The curling device of claim 8, further comprising a flexible retention band for holding hair to the curling device.
11. The curling device of claim 8, further comprising a spring clip for holding hair to the curling device.
12. The curling device of claim 1, wherein the curling device comprises a curling iron.
13. The curling device of claim 12, wherein the flattened curling section comprises a flat heating device.
14. The curling device of claim 1, wherein the curling device comprises a flat iron curling device.
15. The curling device of claim 14, wherein the flat iron curling device comprises a handle section.
16. A curling system used to style hair, the system comprising:
- a flat iron curling device comprising a flattened curling section with a rectangular cross section configured to create a zig-zag pattern in the hair being treated; and
- a flat iron comprising at least one heating element aligned in parallel with a hinge axis of the flat iron.
17. A curling device used to style hair, the device comprising:
- a curling iron comprising a flattened curling section with a rectangular cross section configured to create a zig-zag pattern in the hair being treated.
Type: Application
Filed: Apr 22, 2015
Publication Date: Oct 29, 2015
Inventor: Sue Morris (Dexter, MI)
Application Number: 14/693,824