Patent ID: 7481228
Filing Date: 2009-01-27
Classification: A45D

Abstract:
1. A tool suitable for hair styling and brushing comprising: an elongated body having a longitudinal axis and a proximate end and a distal end; a cylinder extending from the distal end of the body, the cylinder being rotatable relative to the body, the cylinder having a longitudinal axis aligned with the longitudinal axis of the elongated body; a motor adapted to rotate the cylinder; a heater to heat the cylinder; and a styling arm pivotally attached to the body near the proximate end of the elongated body, the styling arm having a distal end, wherein the styling arm supports a brush head at its distal end and is movable between an open position and a closed position for hair brushing and styling, the brush head including (i) a non-rotatable smoothing plate and (ii) a plurality of bristles protruding past the smoothing plate, the styling arm having a longitudinal axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the body both in the open position and the closed position.