Patent ID: 7243661
Filing Date: 2007-07-17
Classification: A45D

Abstract:
1. An appliance for styling hair comprising: a first blade and a second blade each having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the first and second blades are connected by a hinge device near their proximal ends; a spring device configured to bias the blades apart; two heating plates, one attached to each blade near the distal end thereof, disposed so that when the blades are brought together the opposing plates are in contact with each other; one or more heating elements connected to the heating plates effective to raise the temperature of the plates when power is supplied to the one or more heating elements; a power cord connection configured to supply power from a power cord to the appliance; wherein the blades each comprise a rounded edge and an opposing tapered edge and wherein each heating plate comprises a rounded edge that extends around the rounded edge of a blade and an opposed straight edge near the tapered edge of the blade, and wherein the blades form a narrowed edge on the side proximate the straight edges of the heating plates.