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US 8,960,203 B2Granted
Hair implement with rotational bearing
AssigneeSabrina Temple
InventorSabrina Temple
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Abstract
A hair implement, such as a comb, brush, or pick, is disclosed that includes a handle section containing a rotational bearing within an annular opening in the handle section. When the hair implement is not in use, it may be held on a user's finger and rotate out of the way without the need for the user to disengage his or her finger from the hair implement.
Claims12
An article comprising:
- a spine section that includes a comb, brush, pick, or lifting tool;
- a handle connected to the spine section, the handle having an annular opening through its width;
- a rotational bearing within the annular opening such that, in use, the handle rotates about a central axis of the bearing;
- and
- a ring insert removably engaging the rotational bearing.
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A hair styling implement comprising:
- a spine section that includes a comb, brush, pick, or lifting tool;
- a handle connected to the spine section and configured to be held by a user's hand;
- an annular opening within the handle;
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- a rotational bearing within the annular opening, the bearing including a first portion fixed within the annular opening and a removable second portion comprising a ring insert and configured such that, when the second portion engages the first portion, the second portion can rotate about an axis perpendicular to the annular opening, the removable second portion being of sufficient size to permit a finger of the user's hand to be inserted therethrough.
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A hair styling implement comprising:
- a spine section that includes a comb, brush, pick, or lifting tool;
- a handle integrally formed with the spine section;
- an annular opening within the handle;
- a rotational bearing within the annular opening, the bearing including an inner race that is fixed with respect to the handle, an outer race that rotates with respect to the inner race, and ball bearings between the inner race and the outer race;
- a rubber cushion on the handle configured to engage a user's finger when the handle is grasped by the user;
- and
- a stem formed of metal or plastic that can be used to style hair, the stem being located on the handle and extending away from the spine section.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.