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Glam girl Heddy Lamar may have used her good looks to good effect on the silver screen, but she put her smarts to better use as an inventor. During World War II, she co-patented a frequency-switching system for torpedo guidance that was considered years ahead of its time.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7789093 | Hair holder A hair holder includes a flat tube having a sheet which forms a first side and a sheet which forms a second side. A hair bundle can be inserted from an opening at one end of the tube toward an opening at an other end of the tube. The sheet which forms the first side... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7243662 | Hair twister A hair fastening device having the ability to be rolled into a person's hair and then secured within the hair by sliding the device together. The device can be more tightly secured by adding an additional piece which can be attached to the device and concealed withi... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7198049 | Implement for treating hair and method of treating hair using the same An implement for treating strands of hair comprising a reservoir containing a composition and guide means capable of sliding in the reservoir. The guide means comprises a body extending through the reservoir, pulling means (e.g. a pull strip) protruding from one end... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7011097 | Braider A novel form of a braider is provided which, in its preferred embodiment, consists of a body portion with two opposing cavities. The cavities are designed so as to enable both easy insertion into and removal from of sections of hair from the cavities. Several novel ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7000619 | System and method for applying hair product to hair strands A system for applying a hair product to hair strands may include an applicator including a reservoir forming portion for containing a hair product to be applied. The applicator may include an applicator portion that may include an application area configured to enga... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6994733 | Electrochemical method and system for dyeing and highlighting hair A method for electrochemically dyeing, highlighting or tinting hair is provided which includes first applying to the hair an oxidative dye precursor mixture containing a primary intermediate having a standard Redox potential that is less than about 1V. This precurso... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6835210 | Electrochemical method and system for dyeing hair A method for electrochemically dyeing hair is provided which includes first applying to the hair an oxidative dye precursor mixture containing a primary intermediate having a standard Redox potential that is less than about 1V. This precursor mixture on the hair is ... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6782895 | Compositions comprising at least one hydroxide compound and at least one complexing agent, and methods for using the same A composition comprising at least one hydroxide compound and at least one complexing agent effective for dissociating the at least one hydroxide compound in sufficient quantity to effect lanthionization of keratin fibers. The at least one complexing agent is chosen ... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6722375 | Miracle curlers An apparatus and method for curling hair using sheets of paper is shown and described in detail. Two sheets of paper are used to fold a locket of hair and attach the hair adjacent the user's scalp for curling. The curlers are disposable after use. Each sheet is fold... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6660047 | Method of formulating a hair coloring composition The present invention entails a hair coloring kit that enables a person to mix or formulate a plurality of different hair color compositions. The kit includes a base composition or hair spray, a group of color concentrates, and a dispenser. One or more of... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6655387 | Towel for hair styling An improved towel has at least a top edge and first and second side edges, and contains an improvement, which includes a slit cut into the towel, the slit extends partially into the towel from the top edge and is disposed substantially parallel to the sid... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6561197 | Hair integration system and method of attachment A hair integration apparatus and method of attachment thereof is provided. The hair integration apparatus is comprised of a cap-like base that has numerous spaced, hair pull-through openings located on its side and rear faces. The hair integration is atta... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6526988 | Method for treating hair shape and treating device thereof A method for treating a hair shape comprising the steps of: subjecting hair to softening treatment by applying or spraying a softening agent or applying a hair-treating agent, and giving vibration of predetermined frequency of not exceeding 20 KHz being l... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6425402 | Hair root volumizing clip A method of increasing hair volume includes applying a hair clip to the roots of the hair. A chemical solution is applied to at least part of the hair that is in the clip. After the first step of the chemical processing is complete, the hair is rinsed, wi... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6354305 | Hair styling appliance and hair styling method The present invention relates to a hair styling appliance comprising a handle portion and a heating portion with a preferably dome-shaped heating zone for heating and styling hair, and a cooling portion with a cooling zone for cooling the hair thus styled... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6286519 | Device for styling hair This invention is a device for parting hair into a preferred style. The device has an extended point that is preferably a solid point and two handles that each hinge about the point such that the handles open and close in a jaw like fashion. The handles a... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6209549 | Hair root volumizing clip A method of increasing hair volume includes applying a hair clip to the roots of the hair. A chemical solution is applied to at least part of the hair that is in the clip. After the first step of the chemical processing is complete, the hair is rinsed, wi... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6202652 | Method for making integrally vanity A method for making integrally a vanity involves a first step in which a mirror frame with one side thereof being punched and pressed is arranged in a rotary receiving seat such that the unpunched and unpressed side of the mirror frame faces upwards and e... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6148829 | Hair treatment device and method A method of treating a tress of hair including waving of the tress of hair includes the steps of inserting the tress of hair with a required formation into a hollow device and then while retained in hollow device the tress of hair is treated with a chemic... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6138685 | Clamping hair curler system A hair styling device comprising a handle having a first curler-interlocking element, a heatable curler, a second curler-interlocking element, and a clamp attached to the handle and extending therefrom. The clamp is adapted to grasp hair between the clamp... | 10/31/2000 |
| 5960802 | Pen-type chemical applicator A pen-type chemical applicator is provided for making it possible to easily and discretely apply a chemical such as a hair grower or a cosmetic chemical. In the pen-type chemical applicator, a pen tip member is provided at a distal end portion of a sleeve... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5893374 | Permanent wave end paper impregnated with a pH indicator and method A permanent wave end paper comprising an absorbent paper impregnated with at least one pH indicator whereby, when a length of hair to be permanently waved is rolled with a strip of the permanent wave end paper, the strip of permanent wave end paper exhibi... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5881738 | Method and tool for beading hair In accordance with the present invention there is disclosed a tool and method of use thereof in beading hair. The tool comprises a shaft having a needle tip at one end, a center section having bifurcated equal parts which form a convex section of the shaf... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5845653 | Applicator for coloring hair or fibers and methods for making and using same An applicator (10) for transferring color-altering material from a rigid substrate (12) to hair or fibers, and methods for making and using the same. The applicator (10) includes a first side (14) and a second side (16). A color-altering dye material (38)... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5829455 | Holding strip and curling rod for giving a permanent wave A method of rolling up short strands of hair in the process of giving a permanent wave to a person, a holding strip and a curling device including a curling rod used in the method are related. The holding strip is placed about a strand of hair such that t... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5819760 | Color changing permanent ROD system A plurality of permanent rods are included which change color in response to a solution coming contact therewith for the purpose of indicating that the hair has the solution applied thereto.... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5813418 | Hair clip device and method for attaching hair extensions A color matched hair clip device with and without an unlocking key combination, and a method for adding and removing multiple hair extensions or tracks to a person's head without resorting to sewing or gluing as practiced conventionally. The hair clip dev... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5810023 | Method for styling hair using a flat disk A method for styling hair using a hair styling device which comprises a flat disk made of a flexible plastic material. The flat disk has a central core with an aperture of a size sufficient to permit a tress of hair to be pulled through it, and a pluralit... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5771906 | Method of waving hair A device for waving a tress of hair comprises a length of extendible tube formed of elastic material. The tube is provided at each end with gripping means to secure the ends of the tube to the tress of hair. A method of waving a tress of hair comprises th... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5743278 | Method of and tool for hair treatment The invention concerns a hair treatment method using a hair treatment liquid having been electrolytically treated by passing current through hair. The hair treatment method features applying a hair treatment liquid to hair and electrolytically treating th... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5706839 | Direct application An applicator of liquid products, such as dyes, to hair in exact quantities and locations. The applicator is composed of a traditional alligator-style hair clip with two mutually opposed members connected by a spring mechanism. Mounted on one end of the u... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5664590 | Hair frosting or color device and method A device for coloring hair to obtain highlighted sections is provided. It has lower rectangular layer of flexible material having the upper surface provided with hook fasteners to hold hair strands in place and to cooperate with an intermediate matching r... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5660191 | Method and appliance for treating and/or shaping hair using a steam delivery tube A steam appliance for treating and/or shaping hair, the appliance being composed of: a housing (1) having a handle; a roller body (2) for rolling up locks of hair, the body being secured at one end (5a) to the housing and being limited towards its other e... | 08/26/1997 |
| 5655551 | Method of use of an applicator tool for hairdressing lotions and the like A method of use of an applicator for hair lotions. The applicator has a flat, solid blade that is shaped like a comb. This blade does not have teeth like a comb normally has. One embodiment of the applicator does have a series of small curved teeth, simil... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5643898 | Combination of derivatives of pyrimidine and of hydrocortisone for inducing and stimulating the growth of hair and reducing its loss 1. Combination intended to induce and to stimulate the growth of hair and to reduce its loss, characterized in that it comprises: a) a component (A) containing, in an anhydrous, physiologically acceptable medium, at least hydrocortisone, its salts or esters, a... | 07/01/1997 |
| 5623953 | Hair styling tool and method A hand-operated hair styling tool and method is disclosed wherein a pair of elongated rods or tubes are connected to each other at one end by a flexible hinge-like member. An alternate embodiment is also disclosed wherein the tool is constructed of a sing... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5558105 | Hair beading tool A hair beading tool has a handle, a spindle joined to the handle, and a string joined to the spindle. A resilient bead is slid over both the spindle and string and other beads follow. A loop is formed in the string through which a lock of hair or clothing... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5472456 | Electrophoretic apparatus and method for applying therapeutic, cosmetic and dyeing solutions to hair A method of introducing therapeutic, cosmetic, and dyeing agents in buffer medium created by the electrophoretic flow of these solutions into the hair. The result is to increase the therapeutic effect of treatments for the hair including hair growth and r... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5383480 | Hair waving device and method A device and method is provided for molding parallel waves extending outwardly from the person's scalp. The device includes a band attached tightly around the person's head with a plurality of flexible members attached and extending from one side of the p... | 01/24/1995 |
| 5207235 | Process and roller for applying a perm to previously permed hair Using rollers having roller members which are adjacent on both sides to a center flexible longitudinal section capable of remaining in a respective bent position and have at each end an outer longitudinal section, previously perm or water-waved (pretreate... | 05/04/1993 |
