Abstract:
An ultrasonic fog treatment and hair straightener is disclosed. Suitably, the hair straightener is provided by an electric device comprising a heating mechanism and restorative or spa means, including storage boxes and atomization means; the storage box may be fixed on the housing; the atomizing sheet and storage box may be mounted on the inside of the storage box. The restorative and spa means for hair styling and spa h effectively alleviate hair damage caused by heating and enhance the straightening effect of the hair. In addition, the spa mechanisms feature an automatic trigger, when upper and lower shells of the housing merge, so that the spa mechanisms turn on when the housing merges and turns off when the housing separates. This automation suitably reduces the user&#39;s steps to reduce the use of equipment of difficulty.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    This application claims the priority and benefit of Chinese Patent Application No. 201520520492.7 (filed Jul. 17, 2015). 
       STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT 
       [0002]    Not applicable. 
       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0003]    Field of Invention 
         [0004]    The subject matter of this disclosure is in the field of electric heating straightener devices, and more particularly devices for ultrasonic mist treatment and straightening of hair. 
         [0005]    Background 
         [0006]    Existing devices for making various hair styling, such as curling irons, curlers, irons, hair irons or straighteners, and hair dryers are known. Many of these devices operate through using a combination of internal or external heat sources to heat a surface of the device in order to make styling or hair treatment possible via contact of the hair with the heated surface. Other devices, such as hair blow dryers, operate by heating air that is blown through the hair. 
         [0007]    Heating the hair by any styling process, particularly with a hot surface contacting the hair, can easily damage the hair and result in split-ends. It is therefore necessary to develop a hair straightener that can be used to improve damaged hair. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0008]    The disclosed apparatus and related methods aim to overcome the shortcomings and deficiencies mentioned above, and provide therapeutic ultrasonic mist capabilities to a hair iron or straightener device. In one embodiment, a hair straightener device may be adopted to achieve these purposes as follows. 
         [0009]    The disclosed device is a means for hair styling and restorative or spa treatment of hair. The device operates as tongs with upper and lower shells. Suitably, the device features a heating effect between the upper and lower shells that may be used to clamp hair between the heating effects. In one embodiment, a restorative means for effectively alleviating hair damage caused by heating, is provided on the upper shell to enhance the effect of the hair straightening. In addition, the restorative or spa means may feature an automatic trigger. In one embodiment, the trigger is located proximate to where the upper and lower shells merger so that the spa or restorative means turns-on automatically whenever the upper and lower shells close and shuts down automatically. The automatic start and shut-off may reduce the difficulty of use of such equipment. 
         [0010]    In one embodiment, the restorative or spa means or mechanisms provide moisturizer to the hair. In one instance, ultrasonic atomization of water provides high-speed movement of water molecules so that the water becomes a fine mist of water molecules. Suitably, the fine water mist instantly penetrates and replenishes hair moisture with a rapid absorption and oxidation locking effect. At the same time, the water molecules can penetrate the pores of the scalp to provide medication for disinfection and otherwise ensure hair healthy, beautiful, glossy, and full hair health. Suitably, the atomized water molecules in the restorative or spa process quickly penetrate the cortical layer, the cortex layer damaged empty fill quickly repair damaged cuticles. 
         [0011]    The restorative or spa means or mechanisms and processes can be effective against other harms caused by hair dye to the epidermis, filling cortical layers, lock pigment particles, and enhance hair fullness, luster not dry hair after straightening, not frizzy, color degree uniform. Therefore, a user, through the use of this device, can enjoy a way of saving time and money on hair care and maintenance. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES 
         [0012]    The manner in which these objectives and other desirable characteristics can be obtained is explained in the following description and attached figures in which: 
         Brief Description 
         [0013]      FIG. 1  is a schematic view of the structure of the disclosed device; 
           [0014]      FIG. 2  is a side view of the device; 
           [0015]      FIG. 3  is another side view of the device; 
           [0016]      FIG. 4  is a front view of the device; 
           [0017]      FIG. 5  is a back view of the device; 
           [0018]      FIG. 6  is a top view of the device; 
           [0019]      FIG. 7  is a bottom view of the device; 
           [0020]      FIG. 8  is an environmental view of the device; and 
           [0021]      FIG. 9  is an exploded view of the device. 
       
    
    
       [0022]    In the drawings:
     101 —metal plate,     102 —heating plate,     103 —thermistor     104 —presser,     105 —insulation panels,     106 —silica gel pad,     107 —upper shell,     108 —ribs,     109 —digital screen or display,     110 —end caps,     111 —power line rotary joint,     112 —power cord jacket,     113 —upper cover,     114 —circuit boards,     115 —temperature adjustment button,     201 —lower metal plate,     202 —heating plate,     203 —under compression,     204 —under insulation panels,     205 —under silicone pad,     207 —under the shell,     207 —under cover,     301 —storage boxes,     302 —water inlet,     303 —water cover,     304 —spray port,     305 —sheet fixed ring atomization,     306 —atomization,     307 —spray film holder,     308 —water box cover,     309 —top column,     310 —spring,     311 —Start.   
 
       DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
       [0056]    Below, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the device is described in further detail.  FIG. 1  is a schematic view of the structure of the disclosed device.  FIG. 2  is a side view of the device.  FIG. 3  is another side view of the device.  FIG. 4  is a front view of the device.  FIG. 5  is a back view of the device.  FIG. 6  is a top view of the device.  FIG. 7  is a bottom view of the device.  FIG. 8  is an environmental view of the device. Finally,  FIG. 9  is an exploded view of the device. 
         [0057]    The specifics of the disclosed embodiments are further disclosed with reference to the figures. The preferred embodiment is an ultrasonic mist treatment and hair straightener, including heating means and spa or restorative mechanisms. The heating means including an upper heating mechanism and a lower heating mechanism. 
         [0058]    Referring to  FIGS. 1 and 9 , the upper heating mechanism comprises a metal plate  101 , the heating plate  102  and the upper presser  104 . The metal plate  101  is fixed to the upper shell or case  107 , and the metal plate  101  and the upper shell  107  is formed into a cavity or chamber for accommodating the heating plate  102 . The heating plate  102  is connected with a circuit board  114 . Advantageously, the upper heating plate  102  is a PTC plate. The presser  104  suitably press fits the upper heating plate  102  on the inner metal plate  101 . Insulation panels  105  may be used to provide a heat shield between the upper casing  107  and the presser  104 . A silicone pad or mat  106  is provided between the insulation board  105  and the upper case  107 . The upper casing  107  screwed on the cover plate  113  to form a cavity to accommodate the circuit board  114 . Suitably, the metal plate  101  between the upper housing  107  has a circuit board  114  electrically connected to the thermistor  103 . 
         [0059]    Still referring to  FIGS. 1 and 9 , the lower heating mechanism includes a lower metal plate  201 , a lower heating board  202  and a lower p  203  tablet. Said lower metal plate  201  is fixed to the lower casing  206 . The lower metal plate  201  and the lower case  206  are formed into a cavity for receiving the heating board or plate  202 . The heating plate  202  is connected circuit board  114 . Advantageously, the plate  202  is a PTC heating plate. The lower presser  203  press fits the lower heating board  202  to the inside of the lower metal plate  201 . Preferably, a lower insulating board  204  is set between the lower presser  203  and the lower case  206 . A silicon pad  205  may be set between or provided between the lower insulating plate  204  and the lower case  206 . The lower housing  206  is connected to the lower cover  207  via screws and form a wiring channel. 
         [0060]    Heat is generated by the upper heating plate  102  heat and the temperature is conducted to the upper metal sheet  101 . Heat is generated by the lower heating board  202  and the temperature is conducted to the lower metal sheet  201 . Thus, hairdressing and straightening can be accomplished. 
         [0061]    The upper housing  107  and lower housing  206  may be pivotally or rotably connected. The top external parts of the mentioned upper case  107  and lower case  206  are set with a convex rib  108 , which is conductive to increase the cooling area so that the device can be operated by hand. The tail of the upper housing  107  is fixed with a rear-end or tail cover  110 . The tail of the upper shell  107  is provided with a rotary joint  111  for a power cord  112 . The upper shell  107  rotary joint  111  is connected to the power cord  112  through the power line, and therefore, the power cord sheath  112  may rotate freely in an axial direction relative to the housing  107 . The outer wall of the casing  107  is provided with a circuit board  114  that is electrically connected to the digital screen or display  109  for displaying status information of the device. 
         [0062]    Still referring to  FIGS. 1 and 9 , the spa or restorative mechanisms, including a water or other fluid storage box  301  and a mist disc  306  for atomization or misting of the water or fluid. The storage box  301  may suitably be screwed to the housing  107 , and the storage box  301  is provided with a water inlet  302  and the spray port or nozzle  304 . The spray port  304  is located on the left side of the upper housing  107 . The spray port or nozzle  304  is suitably inclined or oblique relative so that it is approximately parallel to the upper metal plate  101  and the lower metal plate  201  parallel when the straightener is closed. Preferably, the mist or spray nozzle  304  includes a precise angle so that the spray or mist can target all of the hair enclosed between the upper metal plate  101  and the lower metal plate  201  while the straightener is closed therearound the hair. In use, the ultrasonic mist may be directed to the hair before or after straightening by high temperatures since the mist will flow automatically when the plates  101 ,  201  are closed. Thus, the disadvantages of common hair irons, high temperature damage to hair, can be avoided or alleviated. 
         [0063]    Still referring to  FIGS. 1 and 9 , the lid or cover  303  has a water injection port or inlet  302 , for filling the container with water or other fluid at any time. In one embodiment, the spray or mist nozzle  304  is set with a fixed ring  305  for the mist disc  306  and a lamp holder or socket  307 . These items are set successively from the outside to inside. Said electric lamp socket  307  and the atomization piece or mist disc  306  are connected to the circuit board  114 . The water storage box  301  is equipped with a water box cover  308 , for rapid addition of water. Water within the storage box  301  may be discharged or sprayed from the nozzle  304  after atomization by the mist disc  306 , and thus to protect the hair. 
         [0064]    Still referring to  FIGS. 1 and 9 , a jack-prop  309  is set on the lower cover  207 . The jack-prop  309  may be set with a spring  310 . Suitably, a start button  311  is provided an connected to the circuit board  114 . The start button  311  is set on the upper cover  113 . Said jack-prop  309  is located below the start button  311 . When the upper case  107  and lower case  206  to move closer to each other during operation of the straightener, the jack-prop  309  touches start button  311 , thereby activating the mist disc  306  to activate spa or misting mode. A temperature control button  115  may be connected to the circuit board  114  and set on the upper case  107  for controlling the heating temperature settings. 
         [0065]    The utility model is described according to one embodiment. Without departing from the principles of the utility model, the device can be adjusted to accomplish various other embodiments. It should be pointed out that any technical solution or equivalent transformation all fall within the scope of the protection of utility models. It is to also be noted, however, that the appended figures illustrate only typical embodiments of the disclosed assemblies, and therefore, are not to be considered limiting of their scope, for the disclosed assemblies may admit to other equally effective embodiments that will be appreciated by those reasonably skilled in the relevant arts. Also, figures are not necessarily made to scale. 
         [0066]    While the invention has been shown in a preferred embodiment, including a generally tubular or inverted truncated cone-shaped cup, it is recognized that departures may be made in the form of the cup and the mating matching rings to accommodate a square-shaped cup, for example; and it is further recognized that departures may be made from the invention as described within the spirit of this invention which is therefore not to be limited except as set forth in the claims which follow. 
         [0067]    Although the method and apparatus is described above in terms of various exemplary embodiments and implementations, it should be understood that the various features, aspects and functionality described in one or more of the individual embodiments are not limited in their applicability to the particular embodiment with which they are described, but instead might be applied, alone or in various combinations, to one or more of the other embodiments of the disclosed method and apparatus, whether or not such embodiments are described and whether or not such features are presented as being a part of a described embodiment. Thus the breadth and scope of the claimed invention should not be limited by any of the above-described embodiments. 
         [0068]    Terms and phrases used in this document, and variations thereof, unless otherwise expressly stated, should be construed as open-ended as opposed to limiting. As examples of the foregoing: the term “including” should be read as meaning “including, without limitation” or the like, the term “example” is used to provide exemplary instances of the item in discussion, not an exhaustive or limiting list thereof, the terms “a” or “an” should be read as meaning “at least one,” “one or more,” or the like, and adjectives such as “conventional,” “traditional,” “normal,” “standard,” “known” and terms of similar meaning should not be construed as limiting the item described to a given time period or to an item available as of a given time, but instead should be read to encompass conventional, traditional, normal, or standard technologies that might be available or known now or at any time in the future. Likewise, where this document refers to technologies that would be apparent or known to one of ordinary skill in the art, such technologies encompass those apparent or known to the skilled artisan now or at any time in the future. 
         [0069]    The presence of broadening words and phrases such as “one or more,” “at least,” “but not limited to” or other like phrases in some instances shall not be read to mean that the narrower case is intended or required in instances where such broadening phrases might be absent. The use of the term “assembly” does not imply that the components or functionality described or claimed as part of the module are all configured in a common package. Indeed, any or all of the various components of a module, whether control logic or other components, might be combined in a single package or separately maintained and might further be distributed across multiple locations. 
         [0070]    Additionally, the various embodiments set forth herein are described in terms of exemplary block diagrams, flow charts and other illustrations. As will become apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art after reading this document, the illustrated embodiments and theft various alternatives might be implemented without confinement to the illustrated examples. For example, block diagrams and their accompanying description should not be construed as mandating a particular architecture or configuration. 
         [0071]    All original claims submitted with this specification are incorporated by reference in theft entirety as if fully set forth herein.