US1912835A - Permanent hair waving - Google Patents

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June 6,1933. G. GlDwl-rz PERMANENT HAIR WAVING Filed June' 5, 1932 Genre/? 'yw/W Patented `lune 6, 1933 PATENr OFFICE GERALD GIDWITZ, OF CHICAGO,` ILLINOIS PERMANENT HAIR WAVING Application tiled June 3, 1932. Serial No. 615,223.

This invention relates to a novel and im proved process for producing lasting or per manent waves, and more particularly to a novel and improved device by means of which this process may be carried out.

In a co-pending application filed of even date herewith, I have disclosed the process of waving hair, which consists in applying a chemical pack, perforated and moistened, around a wound strand of hair whereby the heat given off by the chemical pack by reason of the presence of moisture will cause the hair to take a set in its Wound shape.

The diiiiculties encounteredin theuse of the flat pad disclosed in said co-pending vapplication,is that the same becomes hot before it has been fully .disposed in place around the strand of hair, thereby making it difficult to handle by the operator. An-

o other objection to the use of a fiat pad is that the moisture must be applied directly to the chemical pack with the hands of the operator while the pad is still in a flat condition, thus making it at best a messy and unpleasant task.

It is therefore the main object of this invention to provide a novel and improved pad of the self-heating type, which will eliminate the objections above set forth.

Another object of this invention is to provide a self-heating chemical pack, which will have associated ltherewith a wrapper, both said Wrapper and pack being assembled in tubular form and retained in said form until the use thereof has been fully com pleted.

Another object of this invention is to provide a pad of the character described, which will be in the form of an open ended tube adapted to be slipped in place over a wound strand of hair, said pad having a chemical pack associated therewith on the inside there of, whereby the application of 'moisture to the chemical in the pack will provide the required amount of heat and steam to cause the hair to take a set in its wound shape.

A further object of this invention is the improved steps in the process of producing permanent waves, which consist in wra ping a moistened absorbent around a woun tress of hair, then surrounding the same with a chemical pack, whereby the moisture from said absorbent will act on the chemicals in said pack to produce heat and steam.

A still further object of this invention is the improved process of producing permanent waves, which consists in wrapping a moistened absorbent around a Wound tress of hair, providing a fully formed open ended tubular wrapper, having a chemical pack disposed on the inside thereof, then placing said wrapper over said absorbent, whereby the moisture present in the absorbent will act on the chemicals to produce the desired amount of heat and steam.

A still further object of this invention is the novel and improved process for producing permanent waves, which consists in wrapping a moistened absorbent around'fa wound tress of hair, providing a formed tubular wrapper having a chemical pack disposed on the inside thereof, perforating said chemical pack and then disposing said wrapper yover said absorbent, whereby thev moisture present in saidabsorbent will acton the chemicals in said pack to produce the required heat and steam.

A still further object of this invention is to provide a pad for usein producing permanent waves, said pad comprising a wrapper formed in the shape of an open ended cylinder, said wrapper having a che1nical pack disposed on the inside thereof and -means associated with said wrapper for holding the same in its cylindrical form.

A still further object of this invention is to provide a pad for use in the art of producing permanent waves, said pad comprising a wrapper rolled up in the form of an open ended tube and having disposed on the inside thereof a chemical pack, and means for holdingsad wrap )er in its formed tubular condition, where y the same may be readily slipped over a wound tress of hair.

With the foregoing and other objects in view, which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention consists in certain novel features of construction, arrangement and combination of parts hereinafter more fully described, illustrated in the accompanying drawing and particularly pointed out in the appended claims, -it being understood that various changes in the form, proportion, size and minor details of the structure, as well as in the steps forcarrying out my improved process may be made without departing from the spirit or sacrificing any of the advantages of the invention. n

For the purpose ofv facilitating an understanding of my invention, I have illustrated in the accompanying drawing a preferred embodiment thereof, from an inspection of which, when considered in connection with the following description, my invention, its

mode of construction and many of its advantages should be readily understood and y appreciated. Referring to the drawing in which the same characters of reference are employed to indicate corresponding or similar parts throughout the several figures of the drawin 1 (Figure 1 is an exploded view in perspective illustrating a pad embodying my invention, in position to be slipped over a wound tress of hair;

Figure 2 is a face view of a pad e1nbodying my invention showing the same in a fiat condition;

Figure 3 is a cross sectional view taken along the line 3-3 of Figure 2;

Figure 4 is a View in perspective showing my improved pad in operative position on a wound tress of hair;

Figure 5 is a longitudinal sectional view through my improved pad showing the perforator extending therethrough for produc-` ing perforations in the chemical pack;

Figure 6 is a view in perspective of an improved absorbent to be used with my improved pad; l

Figure 7 is an elevational view illustrating the use of the perforator;

Figure 8 is a detail view showing the perforated pack in ,a fiat condition; and

Figure 9 is a cross sectional view similar to Figure 3, of a modified form of pad.

Stated generally, this invention consists of the provision of a pad which is of generally tubular shape and which has on the inside thereof disposed a chemical pack, which is adapted to be perforated so as to permit the chemicals therein to be acted on by moisture when said pad is disposed in place over a strand of hair. The improved pad is to be used in the production of permanent waves by my improved process which includes the use of a chemical pack for the production of the heat and steam necessary in the waving operation'.

In a general way, my improved process consists of first winding the hair on a regular curler, then surrounding the same with 65 a moistened absorbent, and then slipping vlime and ammonium sulphate.

my tubular pad, after the same has been perforated, over the moistened absorbent so that the moisture present in the absorbent will act on the chemicals in the pack to create a supply of heat and steam.

Referring to the drawing more specifical- 1y by characters of reference, the numeral 1() designates a strip of paper or parchment which may be folded back on itself to provide the layer 11. Over this folded strip of parchment is then placed a strip of tinfoil 12, which is of a size substantially equal to the size of the folded stri of parchment, the upper end of the tinfoil strip being spaced a short distance from the folded end of the parchment strip, as shown in Figure 2 of the drawing. This strip of tinfoil 12 may be secured to the parchment in any suitable and well known manner, such for example as by pasting or the like.

To the tinfoil 12 is then secured a chemical pack 13, said pack being secured to the wrapper adjacent one side edge thereof and being spaced from the top and bottom edges of said wrapper. The chemical pack 13 may be of any suitable material, such for example as tinfoil or the like, and is adapted to contain the chemicals 14, which may be of any character suitable for the production of heat and steam upon the application of moisture thereto. An example of the ingredients used is the combination of A s the particular type of chemicals em loyed forms no part of the present invention, it is not thought necessary to describe the same in more detail. It is to be understood, however, that the chemicals are securely encased within the pack 13 so as to be securely held therein without the possibility of spilling therefrom. By using a tinfoil wrapper for the pack the same will be substantially moistureproof and will be kept in -a good condition until ready for use.

The pad illustrated in Figure 2, after the same has been assembled, is rolled up int-o the form of an open ended cylinder, as illustrated in Figure 1, and a strip 15 of paper or the like is employed for holding the pad in its tubular condition, in which condition the same will be sold to dealers and operators to be used in the manner to be hereinafter more fully described. It will be noted that the pack 13 is suitably secured to the wrapper by pasting or the like, and that when rolled up in the form of a tube the entire pad will present an appearance which will not only be attractive, but will also protect the chemical pack from injury during handling or shipping of the same.

In carrying out my improved process with the pad just described, the halr is wound in the regular manner on curlers of the usual construction. Around the wound tress of hair is then placed an absorbent generally designated by the reference ncharacter 16, which absorbent may be in the form of a plurality of layers of flannel or the like, suitably stitched together to form a suitable absorbent. This absorbent 16 is then dipped into a suitable lotion and squeezed so vas to eliminate any excess moisture to prevent dripping. The 'moistened absorbent is then placed around the wound tress of hair and secured in place thereon in any suitable and well known manner, such for example as by a wire clamp or the like. The next step in the operation is to slip the tubular wrapper over the absorbent so that the same will surround the absorbent. It is to be noted that the foil end of the tube is disposed away from the scalp and is then twisted so as to retard but not entirely stop the flow of steam when it begins to generate.

It is also to be understood that before the placing of the tube over the absorbent the same is first perforated by means of a perforator 17, similar to the one illustrated in Figure 5, whereby the chemical pack 13 is rovided on the outer surface thereof wit a series of perforations, as illustrated more fully in Figure 8 of the drawing. The illustration in Figure 7 shows how these perforations may be accomplished vwith my improved perforator implement 17. After the ends of the pad have been twisted as shown in Figure 4, the center of the tube may be firmly squeezed in the palm of the hand to cause the moisture present in the absorbent 16 to act upon the chemicals 14 in the pack, said moisture penetrating said pack through the perforations provided therein. Only within a few seconds after the center of the tube has been squeezed by the operator the generation of steam will begin and this will continue until the required amount of steam and heat has been provided to cause the hair to take a set in its wound shape.

After the pad has been cooled, the same may be removed by pulling on one end of the'ribbon 18 which is disposed in place under the strip 15 to cause the tearing of said strip, thereby permitting the unwinding of the tube.

From the foregoing description it will b seen that I have provided not only an improved process for producing ermanent waves, but also a simple but high y eiiicient article for use in the said process. By the use of my improved tubular pad a large amount of labor and time will'be eliminated in arranging the pad around the wound tress of hair, in addition to assuring the proper encasing at all times of the trees of hair, thereby resulting in effective steaming.

.Attention is also dlrected to the fact that the use of my improved pads will make it possible to eliminate all mechanical equipment heretofore used for supplying the heat 1n the waving operation, thereby making it possible to perform the process of permalnent waving with highly satisfactory results without necessitating the expenditure involved in equipping special booths for prac' ticing such processes.

Another feature of this improved pad is that after the same has been used it will not be possible for further use, thereby avoiding all objections which have arisen in connection with the repeated using of articles of this nature, in addition to assuring ofthe fact that a pad in proper condition will always be presented at the initial step of the operation, thus making for most desirable results.

It is believed that my invention, its mode of construction and assembly and operation, and many of its advantages should be readily understood from the foregoing without further description, and should also be manifest that while a preferred embodiment of the invention has been shown and described for illustrative purposes, the details of construction are, nevertheless, capable of wide variation within the purview of my invention as defined in the appended claims.

In the modified form illustrated in Figure 9, there is shown a pad which is similar in construction to the pad illustrated in the other guresbut whichv has inserted in the chemical pack 13, a piece of material 19, such as gauze, flannel or the like, the purpose of which is to prevent the spilling of the chemicals 14 from the pack after the outer face thereof had been perforated prior to use. Although the figure illustates the flannel piece 19 'as being disposed on the un derside of the outer face of the pack, the samemay be made up in the form of a bag and the whole bag then surrounded by the tin foil envelope 13.

What I claim and desire to secureby Letters Patent of the United States is 1. A ready formed tubular pad for permanent hair waving, comprising a wrapper, a metal foil backing for said wrapper and a pack ofu chemicals on the-inside of the metal foil, said pack being so disposed as to permit the perforation of one surface there- O 2. A pad for permanent hair waving, comprising an encasing sheet folded on itself to form a double portion, a sheet of metal foil of substantially the same size as the folded sheetsecured to the latter and a relatively small metal foil envelope adapted for holding chemicals secured tc said wrapper, said wrapper and chemical pack being then rolled into the form of a tube of a diameter to adapt it to be slipped over a wound tress of hair, and means for holding said pad in its tubular condition.

3. A pad for permanent hair waving, comprising an encasing sheet folded on itself to form a double portion, a sheet of metal foill provided on one face of said folded sheet, and an impervious envelope adapted 5 for holding chemicals provided on said metal foil sheet, said envelope and sheets being adapted to be rolled into the form of an open ended hollow cylinder of a diameter adapted to lit over a wound tress of hair upon a curler, and means for holding said pad in its rolled up tubular condition.

4. A ready formed tubular pad comprising a Wrapper, an impervious envelope disposed on the inside of said Wrapper and being adapted for holding chemicals having the property of giving olf heat when brought in Contact with moisture, said envelope being so disposed on the inside of the Wrapper as to permit the perforation of one face thereof by extending a cylindrical perforator through the Wrapper and rolling the same along a flat surface.

5. A ready formed tubular pad for permanent hair Waving comprising a Wrapper having chemicals associated therewith,

which chemicals have the property of giving off heat When brought in contact with moisture, said chemicals being carried in an impervious exterior on the inside of the wrapper, said impervious exterior being so disposed as to permit the perforation of one face thereof.

6. A pad for permanently waving hair, comprising a Wrapper, an impervious envelope adapted for holding chemicals secured to one face of said Wrapper, both said Wrapper andenvelope being rolled into the form of a tube of4 a diameter adapted to fit over a Wound tress of hair, and means for holding said Wrapper in its tubular rolled up form.

In testimony whereof, I affix my signature. GERALD GIDWITZ.

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