Ultrasonic Hairstyling Device

a hairstyling device and ultrasonic technology, applied in curling-tongs, curling-irons, hair equipments, etc., can solve the problems of hair that is difficult to style, reduces shine, and unhealthy hair

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-05-12
GOODY PRODS
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Unfortunately, elevated amounts of applied heat tend to dry and damage hair, rendering the hair difficult to style, reducing shine, and ultimately resulting in unhealthy hair.
Excessive heat can damage the outer layers of the hair, i.e., the cuticle, resulting in split ends.
The hair becomes more limp and unable to hold desired styling, once the cuticle and inner shaft of the hair lose the water content that would otherwise provide strength.

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The disclosure is generally directed to an ultrasonic hair styling device that transmits ultrasonic vibrations to the hair to reduce the amount of heat applied for styling. The disclosed devices generally improve hairstyling by decreasing the time and temperature level of the applied heat, thereby improving the overall health of the hair, increasing shine, and improving styling hold. In this way, users of the disclosed devices can style hair faster and create longer-lasting holds without having to resort to the application of more heat. Instead of conventional styling heat levels of 400-450° F., use of the disclosed devices has effectively styled hair at temperature levels around about 250° F. to about 350° F.

The ultrasonic vibrations generally apply energy to the hair via the styling elements or surfaces in contact with the hair. The energy from the ultrasonic vibrations then adds to the energy applied by the heat such that the total energy reaches a level appropriate for styling. ...

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A device for styling hair includes a handle and a barrel extending from the handle. The barrel has a styling surface spaced from the handle, and the styling surface is configured for winding the hair around the barrel. The device further includes a heating element in thermal communication with the barrel to transfer heat to the hair via the styling surface of the barrel, and an ultrasonic transducer configured to generate ultrasonic vibrations. The ultrasonic transducer is disposed within the barrel to transmit the ultrasonic vibrations to the hair via the styling surface of the barrel.

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BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE1. Field of the DisclosureThe present disclosure is generally directed to hairstyling devices, and more particularly to curling irons and flat irons.2. Description of Related ArtTraditional techniques for styling hair involve the application of heat. Attempts to style hair faster or create more robust holds have been based on increasing the amount of heat applied to the hair. The heat acts upon water molecules contained in the center of the hair. Restructuring the hydrogen bonds between the water molecules allows the hair to retain the desired styling.Unfortunately, elevated amounts of applied heat tend to dry and damage hair, rendering the hair difficult to style, reducing shine, and ultimately resulting in unhealthy hair. Excessive heat can damage the outer layers of the hair, i.e., the cuticle, resulting in split ends. The hair becomes more limp and unable to hold desired styling, once the cuticle and inner shaft of the hair lose the water content that...

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IPC IPC(8): A45D1/04A45D1/14
CPCA45D2200/207A45D1/04
InventorYAHNKER, CHRISTOPHER RYANCOSTELLO, JR., LEO F.WANG, NATHANATTRIDE, ROY
OwnerGOODY PRODS