Barrette combined with a comb
Patent 5816267 Issued on October 6, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date: 
June 23, 2017. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
June 23, 2017. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References D47147 1354236 2030603 2633591 3565084 3841340 Hair clip Structure of barrette Structure of hairbrush Patent #: 5657775 InventorApplicationNo. 880872 filed on 06/23/1997US Classes:132/145, Pivoted on comb132/125, With deposit or collection groove132/148, Combined132/278Including retaining clasp (e.g., barrette)ExaminersPrimary: Manahan, Todd E.Assistant: Roberts, Edward L. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA45D 024/10A45D 008/30 AbstractA barrette combined with a comb is provided that includes an elongated base plate having a retainer unit at one end and two upright lugs bilaterally disposed at an opposite end. A clamping plate is included that has a fixed end pivoted to the upright lugs of the base plate and a free end formed with a coupling that is adapted for coupling to the retainer unit of the base plate. A comb strip is also included that is pivotally coupled to the retainer unit of the base plate. The comb strip has longitudinal rows of teeth and is displaceable between a first position, in which the comb strip is closed on the base plate and retained thereto by the clamping plate, and a second position in which the cob strip is extended out of the base plate and secured in the extended position by the clamping plate for cleaning and smoothing the hair.Field of SearchPivoted on combIncluding retaining clasp (e.g., barrette) With deposit or collection groove Teeth sheathed in brush back or handle Swingably or slidably connected Side by side or parallel rows With attaching clasp or loop Combined Pivoted arms Ornament holding (e.g., bow or ribbon) Hair fastener Squeeze-open clip Transversely staggered teeth | |
