Abstract: The hair curler includes an outer and an inner sleeve. Both sleeves include passages in their walls. The sleeves can be rotated relative to each other. Accordingly, the passages in the outer sleeve can be opened or shut off. The hair curler includes a hollow flange portion with passages which cannot be closed off and an inlet opening for a feeding of warm air for a treatment of hair wound on the curler. When the passages of the outer sleeve are closed off, warm air will flow merely in an axial direction out of the passages of the flange portion. This state is needed for a slight drying of the hair when producing a permanent wave. When the passages of the outer sleeve are opened, the hair wound therearound are dried after the rinsing thereof by warm air flowing through the passages out of the inner space of the curler and by further warm airstream flowing out of the exit openings of the hollow flange portion.

Abstract: Hair rollers are heated and moistened by being exposed to steam. The invention involves incorporating a scent creating substance such as perfume in the liquid which is heated to create the steam so that the steam incorporates a scent which is thereby applied to the rollers.

Abstract: Assembly intended for operating on hair, including a generator, a tool holder (30) equipped with a grip for holding, and a tool (2, 20), the generator and the tool holder (30) being arranged to provide the tool (2, 20) mounted on the tool holder (30) with at least one vapour supply, the generator and the tool holder (30) being distant from one another and connected by a flexible bundle including at least one pipe for supplying the tool holder (30) with vapour; the tool holder (30) supports a vapour-outlet line (54), the wall of which has vapour-distribution orifices (58) passing through it.

Abstract: A hair curling iron comprises an air heater and a blower disposed in a handle portion and a steam generator disposed in a barrel extending from the handle portion. The steam generator includes a water carrying member and a heating element. The barrel includes apertures for heated air and steam. The water carrying member is movable axially in the barrel to contact an end of the heating element. The curling iron may be used in conjunction with a metal roller having a metal roller body and a pair of plastic end pieces.

Abstract: A hair curler roller and apparatus for generating steam for heating the hair curler roller. The roller is a foam with a solid backing. The foam has a foraminous construction created by abrading the outer surface of the roller cover so that the steam entering through the exterior surface of the roller cover is maintained within the roller cover for a period of time before exiting out into the hair strands wound on the roller cover. A housing for the hair curler rollers is provided with a misting device so that the rollers are misted externally and the housing is provided with a plurality of separate misting chambers.

Abstract: An accessory device which is releasably mountable on a hair dryer and which contains at least one reservoir for a sprayable material, such as water, hair conditioner, lacquer and the like, and which is actuable by the same hand which holds the hair dryer to apply the sprayable material as desired.

Abstract: A steamer for steaming hair curlers comprises an oblong tank having an open top which is closed by a lid. A pair of latches are captured for slight movement on opposite sides of the lid and engaged under steps defined on opposite sides of the tank. The lid carries a pair of depending electrodes which are protected within a perforated enclosure fixed to the lid. A power cord is connected between the electrodes for applying electrical energy to the electrodes which generates steam when the electrodes are emersed in an electrolyte in the tank.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing heated hair rollers wherein the rollers are suspended vertically in a heating chamber of a housing, an amount of water is introduced into the chamber and heated to generate steam which surrounds the rollers and condenses thereon heating and moistening the rollers which may then be removed and applied to a person's hair. The rollers are suspended by a horizontal plate within the housing which defines a steam chamber between the plate and the bottom of the housing. The plate has a plurality of holes sized to allow passage of the rollers. Each hair roller has a head portion which is larger in diameter than the respective hole whereby the rollers are suspended from the plate within the steam chamber such that the head portion of each roller remains outside of the heating chamber to provide a relatively cool handle for easy manipulation of the heated and moistened rollers.

Abstract: An apparatus for simultaneously inspecting and treating a pet for the presence of unwanted insects by applying an insecticide or ointment directly to a pet's skin, hair, or fur. The apparatus comprises a blower to part the pet's hair or fur, a light to enhance visibility, a detachable pump sprayer to disperse the insecticide or ointment, and tweezers to grip and extract an insect.

Abstract: A hair curling apparatus for subjecting a tress of hair, previously wound about a cylinder, to a vaporized fluid for imparting a resilient and lasting curl to the hair upon removal of the cylinder. The apparatus comprises, generally, a handle containing a refillable fluid reservoir, a heating element for heating the fluid to vaporization, a barrel extending outward from the handle and containing a plurality of steam releasing holes, a channel for communicating the vaporized fluid from the reservoir to the barrel and a trigger mechanism for activating and metering the volume of fluid passed through the channel.

Abstract: A steamer is provided for use with hair curlers having a steam passage formed therein. The steamer comprises (i) a vessel forming a cavity for containing water, (ii) an electrode for heating the water contained in the cavity thereby transforming at least a portion of the water to steam, (iii) a housing supporting the electrode disposed atop the vessel and having a first steam discharge port formed therein in flow communication with the cavity, (iv) a cover disposed atop the housing and having a second steam port formed therein in flow communication with the first steam port, and (v) a handle for lifting the steamer attached to the cover. The handle has (i) a support portion adapted to support one of the hair curlers while the steam is introduced therein, (ii) a third steam discharge port formed in the support portion and in flow communication with the second steam discharge port, and (iii) a post for stabilizing one of the hair curlers while the steam is introduced therein.

Abstract: A hair appliance for directing a stream of warm air towards the hair includes an elongated barrel having an air inlet and an air outlet opposite to the air inlet. An electric heating device is provided inside the barrel between the air inlet and the air outlet. A reservoir is mounted adjacent to the air outlet of the barrel and contains a liquid, such as water or hair conditioning solution. The reservoir has a hole and a liquid-permeable member which is inserted in the hole and which extends into the barrel. A heat conducting member is connected to the electric heating device and is disposed adjacent to the liquid-permeable member in order to allow the liquid to evaporate and to be entrained in the air stream.

Abstract: A method and device facilitating the optimal degree of processing of hair during permanent waving (perming) of hair. As a critical part of a combination of otherwise conventional sequential perming steps, the inventive method vacuums moisture from rod-mounted hair following the water rising of waving lotion from the perm processed hair. The vacuuming device includes a cover worn on the head substantially sealed around the mounting periphery thereof, with the cover forming free-space above and around the rod mounted hair and with the cover having channel structure channeling outer ambient room temperature air toward hair roots of rod-mounted hair.

Abstract: This invention discloses an atomizer for hairdressing which generates micro-size liquid particles by means of electricity-mechanical power conversion elements as a source of ultrasonic wave. The atomizer for hairdressing of this invention intakes air and forcibly send it into a path made of an elastic member. Then it generates minute-diameter liquid particles from the surface of a stored liquid by means of the vibration of the electricity-mechanical power conversion means. Those liquid particles are heated and inducted into the above-mentioned path. The micro-size liquid particles having a diameter of several .mu.m or less generated by the ultrasonic vibration can be controlled at a predetermined temperature. Moreover, the particles can be blown out independently or with hot or cool air.

Abstract: Hot air hair curling apparatus (1) has a motor-driven hair curler body (2, 2') which is provided with retractable radially arranged teeth (3). The hair curler body (2, 2') is mounted with the apparatus (1) so as to be axially detachable by means of a clutch (4, 5) which can be provided as a catch clutch (5') or as a permanent magnet clutch (5), as desired. The hair curler body (2, 2') is connected with a shaft (24) axially at one end for high mechanical stability, which shaft (24) engages with a first and second bearing (16, 17). The shaft and remaining portion of the hair curler body are hollow and the shaft is provided with elongated throughgoing holes between the bearings so that heated air can flow into the hair curler body. The first bearing is larger than the second bearing which is closest to the motor. Accordingly, it is possible to exchange, clean or disinfect the hair curler body (2, 2') in a simple manner.

Abstract: Automatic hair and scalp treatment machines are known which include a bowl, and a closure therefor, adapted to enclose the head with the face outside the closure. Also included are spray manifolds on an oscillating arcuate header, and driving means imparting partial rotation to the arcuate header. It has been found that dermatoses characterized by the formation of skin cells too rapidly to be eliminated, such as psoriasis, can be treated with this apparatus. Without the machine, removal of the dead cells or plaques is both time consuming and messy. In this treatment it is desirable to begin with low pressure sprays, and increase the pressure to the maximum which the patient can tolerate. One form of apparatus which could be used for this purpose is the machine disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,834,121. In that prior art device the pressure regulator was a conventional regulator ahead of the header. By this invention an adjustable pressure means is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for treating moisture-depleted hair with water vapor. The apparatus is constructed so as to be very convenient to the user in treating his or her hair. It includes a first base section which can be a table top unit or a wall mounted unit, and a flexible and collapsible hose portion which is connected to the base section and adapted to be maneuverable by the subject so as to be positionable in an infinite array of directions. The base section includes a removable water reservoir chamber and a housing which includes a vapor generation section as well as an airflow section. A fan is provided in order to entrain water vapor which may be produced by way of either an ultrasonic vibrator or heating coils, and force them out through the flexible hose and onto the subject's head. A variety of interchangeable nozzles are adapted for use on the end of the flexible hose, and are configured in a variety of shapes so as to provide the user with great flexibility in their hair care method.

Abstract: Hair treatment dispensing apparatus comprising a housing, a pump, a reservoir containing a hair treatment solution, a nozzle for dispensing the solution, the reservoir, nozzle and a pump being interconnected by flexible tubing, and the solution being adapted to flow toward and away from the nozzle.

Abstract: Automatic hair shampoo machines were the basis of my U.S. Pat. No. 3,521,647. It overcame the problems associated with prior automatic shampoo machines. One of the imperfections of my earlier hair shampooing apparatus was its washing action. Another one was that during the time the apparatus of U.S. Pat. No. 3,521,647 was in service, it became apparent that the use of liquid tanks or reservoirs imposed limitations on its use. Still another area subject to improvement was a lack of a hair drying apparatus. By improvements herein a hair shampoo machine is provided which can be used unattended. It has an improved washing action, uses no tanks, and incorporates a hair drying apparatus. The washing action has been improved by, among other things, manifolds mounted at definite angles to complement each other. The solution tanks have been eliminated and replaced by a system which injects quantities of hair treating solutions. The hair drying apparatus includes outlets in the bowl or cover of the machine.

Abstract: A steam hairsetter includes a steam generator and a water device for supplying a predetermined amount of water to generate a desired amount of steam when a hair curler is installed at the steam outlet of the steam generator.