U.S. patent application number 11/905970 was filed with the patent office on 2009-03-05 for roll type eyelash curler.
Invention is credited to Jeong-Joo Suh.
Application Number | 20090056735 11/905970 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 40387444 |
Filed Date | 2009-03-05 |
United States Patent
Application |
20090056735 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Suh; Jeong-Joo |
March 5, 2009 |
Roll type eyelash curler
Abstract
In a roll type eyelash curler which includes a rod shaped
heating and curling unit able to heat and lift upward an eyelash
and to form an eyelash in a wave shape, a power supply unit for
supplying an electric power to the heating and curling unit for
heating, a controller for controlling the operation of the power
supply unit, and a main body 100 for accommodating the above
elements, there is provided a roll type eyelash curler which
comprises a power supply unit having a cellular phone power
connector for receiving an electric power from the cellular
phone.
Inventors: |
Suh; Jeong-Joo; (Seoul,
KR) |
Correspondence
Address: |
ROBERT E. BUSHNELL & LAW FIRM
2029 K STREET NW, SUITE 600
WASHINGTON
DC
20006-1004
US
|
Family ID: |
40387444 |
Appl. No.: |
11/905970 |
Filed: |
October 5, 2007 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
132/217 ;
219/222; 219/225 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45D 2/367 20130101;
A45D 2/48 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
132/217 ;
219/222; 219/225 |
International
Class: |
A45D 2/48 20060101
A45D002/48; A45D 1/04 20060101 A45D001/04 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Aug 29, 2007 |
KR |
10-2007-0087326 |
Aug 31, 2007 |
KR |
PCT/KR2007/004198 |
Claims
1. In a roll type eyelash curler which includes a rod shaped
heating and curling unit able to heat and lift upward an eyelash
and to form an eyelash in a wave shape, a power supply unit for
supplying an electric power to the heating and curling unit for
heating, a controller for controlling the operation of the power
supply unit, and a main body for accommodating the above elements,
a roll type eyelash curler, comprising: solid power supply unit
having a cellular phone power connector for receiving an electric
power from the cellular phone.
2. The curler of claim 1, wherein said cellular phone power
connector is electrically connected with the operation controller
via a power cable having a certain length.
3. The curler of claim 1, wherein said heating and curling unit is
engaged at an upper side of the main body in a protruded shape and
comprises a curling body engaged with the main body, a rod shaped
thermal storage rod of which one end is restricted by means of the
curling body and is protruded and which has a heater in the
interior of the same, and a heating net which is covered on the
thermal storage rod and of which a lower end is engaged with the
curling body, and said heating net includes a support bar at both
sides, a guide ring which is engaged at the support bar at a
regular interval and has a guide unit at both sides, and a support
cap which has a cap shape at an end of the support bar and supports
an end of the thermal storage rod at an inner side of the same.
4. The curler of claim 3, wherein said curling body is extendable
from the main body.
5. The curler of claim 3, wherein said thermal storage rod is made
of a ceramic material which is able to emit a far infrared ray
during a heating by a heater.
6. The curler of claim 1, wherein said controller comprises: an
operation button which is exposed to an outside of the main body
and is operated by a user; a temperature detector which detects a
temperature of the heating and curling unit; and an operation
controller which controls a heating temperature based on a user's
operation by controlling power supply to the heater in accordance
with an operation signal of the operation button and a detection
temperature of the temperature detector.
7. The curler of claim 6, wherein said controller comprises a timer
unit for inputting a time signal into the operation controller for
disconnecting a power supply to the heater when a set time passes;
and an operation lamp for indicating an operation state based on a
user's operation on a flashing basis.
8. The curler of claim 1, wherein a curling unit cover covers the
heating and curling unit, and a connector cover covers the
protruded cellular phone power connector, and said connector cover
has a binding strap which is fixed at a strap hanger of the
cellular phone.
9. The curler of claim 8, wherein a mirror is provided at either an
outer surface of the main body or an outer surface of the curling
unit cover for checking an eyelash curling process.
Description
CLAIM OF PRIORITY
[0001] This application makes reference to, incorporates the same
herein, and claims all benefits accruing under 35 U.S.C..sctn.119
from an application for ROLL TYPE EYELASH CURLER earlier filed in
the Korean Intellectual Property Office on 29 Aug. 2007 and there
duly assigned Serial No. 10-2007-0087326, and filed in the World
Intellectual Property Office on 31 Aug. 2007, and there duly
assigned Serial No. PCT/KR2007/004198.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field of the Invention
[0003] The present invention relates to a roll type eyelash curler,
and in particular to a roll type eyelash curler in which there is
provided a cellular phone power connector in a roll type eyelash
curler which is able to lift upward an eyelash and curls the same,
so that it is possible to curl using an electric power from a
cellular phone. In addition, a curler is formed of a thermal
storage rod for thereby obtaining a uniform heating with the help
of a thermal storage, so that it is possible to prevent an eyelash
from being damaged, and a reliable curling can be implemented.
[0004] 2. Description of the Related Art
[0005] Generally, an eyelash curler has a function for enhancing a
beauty look of a woman by providing an eyelash with an artificial
waveform, so that a user's eyes can be seen larger.
[0006] The eyelash curler may be classified into a press type
eyelash curler which pinches an eyelash, and a roll type eyelash
curler which is able to form a wave by rolling up an eyelash while
fast heating the same.
[0007] In the eyelash curler, a roll type eyelash curler comprises
a rod shaped heating and curling unit formed of a heater for
lifting upward part of an eyelash while heating the same, a power
supply unit for supplying electric power to the heating and curling
unit for heating, a controller for controlling the operations of
the power supply unit, and a body for accommodating the above
elements.
[0008] In the roll type eyelash curler, a wave curling is performed
while heating part of an eyelash from a lower side of an eyelash
while lifting upward the same.
[0009] In the above conventional roll type eyelash curler, since a
battery is mounted in the interior of the same for a power supply,
the whole size of the system is large, and since the life span of
the mounted battery is limited, an operational power is supplied
with below 1.5V, so that a heating temperature of the movable
curling unit is low, and a heating time may increase.
[0010] Since the structure of the heating and curling unit is
formed of a heater for heating and a protection net for protecting
by surrounding the heater, a high temperature air of the heater may
be directly applied to an eyelash, so that an eyelash may be burnt
and damaged without a very careful work.
[0011] In addition, since the construction of the heating and
curling unit is focused at one side owing to its fixing structure,
it is very difficult to use the same.
[0012] According to the conventional roll type eyelash curler, it
is impossible to adjust the temperature of the movable curler unit,
so that when an artificial eyelash is being worn, a curling work
cannot be performed.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0013] Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to
overcome the problems encountered in the conventional art in which
when a battery is mounted, since the power of the same is weak, a
reliable operation is not obtained. It is possible to prevent an
eyelash from being damaged during a curling process which occurs
since a heater of a heating and curling unit is directly exposed.
It is possible to overcome that a curling work is performed only in
one direction.
[0014] To achieve the above objects, there is provided a roll type
eyelash curler which comprises a cellular phone power connector in
a roll type eyelash curler. In addition, there is further provided
a heating and curling unit formed of a thermal storage rod in a
roll type eyelash curler.
[0015] In the roll type eyelash curler according to the present
invention, an electric power of the cellular phone can be used by
providing a cellular phone power connector. So, a battery is not
needed, so that the size of the curler is minimized. Since a
reliable high voltage can be used, there are so many
advantages.
[0016] Since a heating and curling unit is formed of a thermal
storage rod, a uniform heating can be obtained with the help of a
thermal storage, so that it is possible to prevent a damage of an
eyelash during a curling process, and a reliable curling can be
obtained.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] A more complete appreciation of the invention and many of
the attendant advantages thereof, will be readily apparent as the
same becomes better understood by reference to the following
detailed description when considered in conjunction with the
accompanying drawings in which like reference symbols indicate the
same or similar components, wherein:
[0018] FIG. 1 is a disassembled perspective view illustrating a
roll type eyelash curler according to an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0019] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a roll type
eyelash curler according to an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0020] FIG. 3 is a detailed side cross sectional view illustrating
a heating and curling unit according to an embodiment of the
present invention.
[0021] FIG. 4 is a major view of a controller according to an
embodiment of the present invention.
[0022] FIG. 5 is a disassembled perspective view illustrating a
cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0023] FIG. 6 is a perspective of an engagement of FIG. 5.
[0024] FIG. 7 is a disassembled perspective view illustrating a
construction that a heating and curling unit is extendable
according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[0025] FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating a construction
that a cellular phone power connector is engaged with a power cable
according to another embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0026] In a roll type eyelash curler which includes a rod shaped
heating and curling unit able to heat and lift upward an eyelash
and to form an eyelash in a wave shape, a power supply unit for
supplying an electric power to the heating and curling unit for
heating, a controller for controlling the operation of the power
supply unit, and a main body for accommodating the above elements,
there is provided a roll type eyelash curler which comprises a
power supply unit having a cellular phone power connector for
receiving an electric power from the cellular phone.
[0027] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be
described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0028] The terms and words used in the description of the invention
and claims are not limited to the ordinary meaning in their
definitions, but they should be interpreted as a meaning and
concept corresponding to a technical concept of the present
invention in consideration with the principle that the basic
concept of the terminals can be properly defined for the best
descriptions of the present invention that an inventor seeks as his
invention.
[0029] So, as the present invention may be embodied in several
forms without departing from the spirit or essential
characteristics thereof, it should also be understood that the
above-described examples are not limited by any of the details of
the foregoing description, unless otherwise specified, but rather
should be construed broadly within its spirit and scope as defined
in the appended claims, and therefore all changes and modifications
that fall within the meets and bounds of the claims, or
equivalences of such meets and bounds are therefore intended to be
embraced by the appended claims.
[0030] As shown in FIGS. 1 through 4, in a roll type eyelash curler
which includes a rod shaped heating and curling unit able to heat
and lift upward an eyelash and to form an eyelash in a wave shape,
a power supply unit for supplying an electric power to the heating
and curling unit for heating, a controller for controlling the
operation of the power supply unit, and a main body 100 for
accommodating the above elements, there is provided a roll type
eyelash curler which comprises a power supply unit having a
cellular phone power connector 400 for receiving an electric power
from the cellular phone.
[0031] As shown in FIG. 2, the cellular phone power connector 400
may be integrally protruded from a lower side of a main body 100 or
may be electrically connected with an operation controller via a
power cable 410 having a certain length. More preferably, it is
integrally protruded from a lower side of the main body 100.
[0032] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the heating and curling unit 200
is protruded from an upper side of the main body 100 and comprises
a curling body 210 connected with the main body 100, a rod shaped
thermal storage rod 220 of which one end is restricted by means of
the curling body 210, with a heater 240 being provided in the
interior of the same, and a heating net 230 which is covered on the
thermal storage rod 220 and of which a lower end is engaged at the
curling body 210.
[0033] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the curling body 210 maybe
integral with the main body 100 or may be exposed as shown in FIG.
7.
[0034] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the thermal storage rod 220 is
preferably formed of a ceramic material which is able to emit a far
infrared ray when it is heated by means of the heater.
[0035] As shown in FIG. 1, the heating net 230 includes a support
bar 231 at both ends of the same, a guide ring 232 having a guide
unit 234 provided at both ends of the support bar 231 at regular
intervals, and a support cap 233 which has a cap profile at an end
of the support bar 231 and supports an end of the thermal storage
rod 220 at an inner side of the same. The heating net 230 is
preferably formed of a heat resistance resin having a low thermal
conductivity.
[0036] As shown in FIG. 4, the controller includes an operation
button 330 which is protruded in an outward direction of the main
body 100 and is operated by a user, a temperature detector 340 for
detecting a temperature of the heating and curling unit 200, and an
operation controller 300 for controlling a heating temperature
based on a user's operation by controlling a power supply to the
heater 240 in accordance with an operation signal of the operation
button 330 and a detection temperature of the temperature detector
340.
[0037] The temperature control of the operation controller 300 is
implemented along with two stages consisting of an initial
operation temperature of below 55 at which an artificial eyelash
can be curled, and a curling operation temperature of above 60 at
which a natural eyelash can be curled.
[0038] According to another embodiment of the controller, it may
included a timer unit 310 for inputting a time signal into the
operation controller 300 for disconnecting a power supply to the
heater 240 after a set time passes. The power supply to the heater
240 is preferably performed in accordance with a control of the
operation controller 300 when inputting an operation signal based
on a re-operation of the operation button 330.
[0039] The operation controller 300 is mounted on the power
substrate 320 provided on the main body 100, and the operation
button 330 is mounted on one side of the power substrate 320.
[0040] The controller may include an operation lamp 350 for
indicating an operation state based on a user's operation on a
flashing basis. The operation lamp 350 may be mounted on the power
substrate 320 via the center of the operation button 330 and may be
visibly seen.
[0041] The power substrate 320 is accommodated in the interior of
the main body 100, and the cellular phone power connector 400 is
mounted at the lower side of the same.
[0042] The main body 100 consists of two housings which are
separable forward and backward.
[0043] As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, there are provided a curling unit
cover 510 converted on the heating and curling unit 200, and a
connector cover 520 covered on the protruded cellular phone power
connector 400. The connector cover 520 may have an engaging strap
521 for binding a straphanger of the cellular phone.
[0044] A mirror 530 maybe provided on either an outer surface of
the main body 100 or an outer surface of the curling unit cover 510
for checking a curling process of the eyelash.
[0045] The cellular phone power connector 400 has a structure
similar with the charging connector for a charge via a data
connector provided in the cellular phone. Since the detailed
construction is known by those who skilled in the art, the detailed
description of the same will be omitted.
[0046] The operation of the present invention will be
described.
[0047] In the roll type eyelash curler, when it is needed to curl
an eyelash using the present invention in which the power supply
unit is formed of a cellular phone power connector 400 for
receiving power from the cellular phone, the cellular phone power
connector 400 attached at a backside of the body 100 is engaged by
inserting into a data connector(I/O connector) provided at a lower
side of the cellular phone, so that an operation voltage higher
than an ordinary battery is supplied to the heater 240 of the
operation curling unit 220 in accordance with a control of the
controller.
[0048] When the voltage higher than an ordinary battery is supplied
to the heater 240, the thermal storage 221 formed of a ceramic
material is fast and reliably heated, and the heat is stored, and
the heating is uniformly performed. Since the thermal storage rod
220 is made of a ceramic material, it is possible to minimize the
damage of the eyelash with the help of a far infrared ray
radiation.
[0049] In the above state, the main body 100 is caught along with
the cellular phone and is approached toward the eyelash using the
guide unit 234 of the heating net 230, and the lower side of the
eyelash is contacted with the thermal storage rod 220, and a
protein and chemical reaction occurs at the eyelash by means of the
heat of the thermal storage rod 220, and the eyelash is lifted
upward for thereby forming waves.
[0050] The hating and curling unit 200 of the present invention
includes a temperature detector 340, so that the temperature may
consist of two stages of an initial operation temperature at which
an artificial eyelash is curled at below 55 and a curling operation
temperature at which a natural eyelash can be curled at above 60
The heating state maybe indicated via the operation lamp 350. It is
possible to selectively set a heating temperature based on an
artificial eyelash and a natural eyelash.
[0051] In a state that the controller of the present invention is
connected with a cellular phone, when it is used for a certain time
period, the operation controller 300 receives a time signal from
the timer 310, and the power supply to the heater 240 is
disconnected. So, it is possible to prevent a power loss of the
cellular phone.
[0052] In the present invention, the heating and curling unit 200
is covered with the curling unit cover 510, and it is engaged via
the connector cover 520 bound to the cellular phone, so that it may
be used as a cellular phone accessory. A mirror 530 may be provided
on either the main body 100 or the curling unit cover 510, so that
a user can curl an eyelash while checking the eyelash curling
process on the mirror.
[0053] As described above, in the roll type eyelash curler
according to the present invention, there is provided a cellular
phone power connector for using a power of the cellular phone. A
battery is additionally not needed in the present invention, and
the size of the curler is minimized. Since it is portable, and a
voltage of the cellular phone is used, there are many conveniences
in use.
[0054] The heating of the thermal storage rod can be fast
performed, and the heating is performed with the thermal storage
rod formed of a ceramic material, so that an uniform heating can be
obtained. In the heating process, the ceramic material of the
thermal storage rod emits far infrared rays, so that it is possible
to minimize the damage of eyelash during the curling process.
[0055] The heating net of the heating and curling unit forms a
guide unit at both sides, so that it is possible to curl using both
sides. When a data connector of the cellular phone is provided at a
side surface, the use of the same is more convenient.
[0056] The present invention is provided with a temperature
detector, a two-stage temperature control of an initial operation
temperature and a curling operation temperature is performed. The
heating state is indicated along with an operation lamp, so that it
is possible to curl an artificial eyelash, and it is possible to
curl an actual natural eyelash based on a user's selection.
[0057] The controller of the present invention is provided with a
timer unit for inputting a time signal into an operation
controller, so that a power to the heater can be disconnected after
a certain time passes, whereby a power loss of a cellular phone can
be prevented.
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