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US 12,082,673 B2Granted
Dual comb combination
OwnerJohn Spivey, Jr.inventor
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Abstract
A folding comb including two distinct comb segments that are pivotally connected to one another for independent deployment. Each comb segment has a plurality of different size and directional orientation teeth to accommodate different hair types and styles in a compact configuration. An interlocking hub hinge provides locked closed and locked open position orientation of the comb segments for use.
Claims2
A folding dual comb comprising,
- a first comb portion and a second comb portion pivotally secured together,
- said first comb portion having a plurality of teeth extending longitudinally in spaced parallel relation to one another from a flat support base with an annular upstanding hinge ring,
- said second comb portion having an annular hinge engagement base portion, a contoured teeth support shank extending therefrom, a plurality of teeth extending in spaced parallel relation to one another transversely from said support shank, said hinge ring registerably received in said annular hinge engagement base portion,
- said second comb portion movable from a first closed storage position overlying said second comb portion to a second use position in extended longitudinal alignment with said first open comb portion, said plurality of teeth of said respective comb portions in right angular orientation to one another,
- a resilient hinge lock within a cut out extends from said first comb portion flat support base, an upstanding locking pin on said hinge lock for selective registration in a hinged receiving recess in said second comb hinge engagement base portion defining lock pin closed storage and open lock use positions.
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