Hair volumizing device that utilizes individual treatment elements without leaving a visible pattern

Abstract

A hair volumizing device is designed specifically for adding lift or volume to any hairstyle. The device comprises two arms with heated interlocking plates that employ interlocking two dimensional arrays of individual treatment elements with alternating spaces. The individual treatment element design and the two-dimensional array pattern provide substantial lift and holding strength. The individual treatment elements of the volumizing device transforms the under layer of hair of a person into a matrix that can support the outer or upper visible layer of hair to create volume. The various embodiments also minimize any discernible pattern left in the hair.

1 . A device for volumizing hair, comprising:
 a first arm comprising a first interlocking plate;   a second arm comprising a second interlocking plate;   at least one heating element associated with any of said first interlocking plate and said second interlocking plate;   a pivot positioned between said first arm and said second arm and arranged to allow relative movement of the interlocking plates between an interlocked position and a non-interlocked position;   said first and second interlocking plates each comprising an array of treatment elements for treating the hair;   wherein the array of individual treatment elements of the first interlocking plate is interlockingly complementary to the array of individual treatment elements of the second interlocking plate; and   wherein individual treatment elements of an array are disposed on a surface of the associated plate such that the array is non-parallel to at least one of the long and short axes of the interlocking plate.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein when in the interlocked position the individual treatment elements on the first interlocking plate are not in contact with the individual treatment elements on the second interlocking plate and are separated by a gap. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein at least one individual treatment element comprises;
 a flat top surface, and   at least one angled side projecting from the interlocking plate at a non-perpendicular angle.   
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the array of individual treatment elements comprises a spiral pattern. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the array of individual treatment elements comprises a zig-zag pattern. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the array of individual treatment elements comprises a radial pattern. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the individual treatment elements comprise prisms projecting from the interlocking plate. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 7 , wherein the bases of the individual treatment elements are regular polygons in shape. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the individual treatment elements comprise;
 a rectangular base, and   two triangular sides.   
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the individual treatment elements comprise pyramids. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the individual treatment elements comprise truncated prisms. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein an individual treatment element comprises at least one of;
 a base that is curved in shape; and   a top that is curved in shape.   
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the individual treatment elements comprise:
 at least one surface that is textured.   
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein at least one interlocking plate comprises individual treatment elements of at least two different shapes. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein at least one interlocking plate comprises an array of individual treatment elements in at least two different patterns. 
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the arrays of individual treatment elements on the interlocking plates are shaped for creating a three dimensional matrix of raised flat surfaces in an under layer of hair capable of supporting an upper layer of hair. 
     
     
         17 . A device for volumizing hair, comprising:
 a first arm comprising a first interlocking plate;   a second arm comprising a second interlocking plate;   at least one heating element associated with any of said first interlocking plate and said second interlocking plate; and   a pivot positioned between said first arm and said second arm and arranged to allow relative movement of the interlocking plates between an interlocked position and a non-interlocked position;   said first and second interlocking plates each comprising an array of individual treatment elements;   wherein the array of individual treatment elements of the first interlocking plate is interlockingly complementary to the array of individual treatment elements of the second interlocking plate and wherein the two dimensional array of individual treatment elements comprises a checkerboard pattern.   
     
     
         18 . A device for volumizing hair, comprising:
 a first arm comprising a first interlocking plate;   a second arm comprising a second interlocking plate;   at least one heating element associated with any of said first interlocking plate and said second interlocking plate; and   a pivot positioned between said first arm and said second arm and arranged to allow relative movement of the interlocking plates between an interlocked position and a non-interlocked position;   said first and second interlocking plates each comprising a two dimensional array of individual treatment elements;   wherein the array of individual of individual treatment elements of the first interlocking plate is interlockingly complementary to the array of individual treatment elements of the second interlocking plate;   wherein each individual treatment element comprises:   means for creating a three-dimensional matrix of raised flat surfaces in an under layer of hair capable of supporting an upper layer of hair.