Robert S Stefano

US Patent:

8146264, Apr 3, 2012

Filed:

Sep 12, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/209312

Inventors:

Robert Stefano - Coral Gables FL, US
Daphne S. Parker - Coral Gables FL, US

International Classification:

A45D 20/12
A45D 20/10

US Classification:

34 96, 34 97, 392383, 392384, 392385

Abstract:

A cordless hair dryer device comprising an ergonomically shaped handle, air cone, rechargeable lithium-type battery pack that releasably attaches to a battery mount on the back of the hair dryer, temperature controls, blower speed controls, DC motor, heater and battery pack charger. The handle is ergonomically designed for balance and comprises the heat and blower controls for convenient access and use. The heater comprises a tourmaline impregnated ceramic heater. Intake air flows over the tourmaline/ceramic heater producing negative ions so the hair does not become statically charged during the drying process. The air intake at the back of the hair dryer includes a removable filter to catch errant fibers and hair before they flow into the blower/heater area. The motor and tourmaline impregnated ceramic heater are mounted close to the battery pack in a manner that provides easier control.