Method and apparatus for manipulating the shape of hair

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PATENT NO 10716381
APP PUB NO 20170360174A1
SERIAL NO

15539616

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An apparatus manipulates the shape of hair using dielectric heating. Typically,the apparatus includes opposing first and second electrodes respectively provided on first and second arms that are movable towards and away from one another. Drive circuitry supplies electrical energy to the first and second electrodes, to cause an alternating electric field to be produced in the vicinity of the electrodes in use, and thereby cause dielectric heating of hair placed between the electrodes in use. Sensing circuitry senses a change in coupling of energy from the alternating electric field to the hair during heating of the hair. Control circuitry controls the drive circuitry to vary the electrical energy supplied to the first and second electrodes in dependence upon the sensed change in coupling. A related method manipulates the shape of hair using dielectric heating.

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JEMELLA LIMITEDLONDON W1D 3SP

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Moore, Timothy David Leeds, GB 14 104
Williamson, Roger James Leeds, GB 9 93

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