Patent ID: 6667462
Filing Date: 2003-12-23
Classification: A45D

Abstract:
A hair waver comprising:a handle having a first and second semi-barrel section fixed to a forward portion thereof; an electric heater installed inside said first and second semi-barrel sections; a clip hingedly connected to said handle, a spring biasing said clip so that said handle and clip form a clamp against said first semi-barrel section; a flexible connection joining said clip and first semi-barrel section and comprising a pin mounted to the first semi-barrel section and configured for reception in a slot having a reduced and an enlarged portion defined in said clip; and an actuator mounted on the handle and a linkage connecting said actuator and pin to selectively govern the position of the pin in said slot to thereby selectively lock or release pivoting of said clamp to permit said first semi-barrel section to pivot relative to said second barrel section.