Today’s Patent – Method and Device for Sealing of Vertical Hairstyle

The said invention (US11432632B2) was invented by Natara Matias, Angelina Perez, patented by USPTO on 12-12-2021. Currently, it stands assigned to Individual.

The disclosed technology relates generally to methods and devices for hair care and, more specifically, to a method and a device for sealing box braids, twists, and other vertical hairstyles, particularly when the hairstyles include synthetic or artificial hair. Hairstyles using synthetic or artificial hair often require sealing using heat, in order to soften the braids or twists and the artificial hair thereof. This is typically accomplished using hot water, where the braid (or other hairstyle component) is placed in a container of hot water, disposed beneath the person’s head, for a short duration. Following exposure to the hot water, the braid is dabbed on a towel or other material to remove excess water drips, and is then held by a stylist, or second person, until the braid is cooled. This process typically involves multiple stylists—a first to insert the braid into the hot water, a second to dry the braid and prevent hot water from dripping, and often a third stylist to cool the braid, by holding and/or fanning of the braid.

This is a device for sealing a vertical hairstyle including synthetic strands. The device includes a chamber having a heating mechanism disposed in a bottom surface of the chamber. The device further includes a neck portion defining a portal into the device. The neck portion is at least partially lined with a liquid-absorbent material. An extendable portion is disposed between, and connects, the chamber and the neck portion. The extendable portion is extendable between a fully compressed state and a fully extended state.