Hair straightener

Abstract

A hair treatment device comprising a base having means for collection to an electrical power supply, the base including a socket including a first electrical connector, tongs comprising a pair of limbs including at least one resistive of heating element, the limbs being connected by a hinge, the tongs further comprising a socket engaging portion including a second electrical connector, the socket engaging portion being adapted to releasably engage the socket so that the first electrical connector connects to the second electrical connector to connect the resistive element to the power supply, wherein the limbs are arranged to extend upwardly when engaged to the base.

1 . A hair treatment device comprising: 
 a base having means for connection to an electrical power supply, the base including a socket, the socket including a first electrical connector; and    a straightener comprising:    a pair of limbs including at least one resistive of heating element, the limbs being connected by a hinge; and    a socket engaging portion including a second electrical connector, the socket engaging portion being adapted to releasably engage the socket so that the first electrical connector connects to the second electrical connector to connect the resistive element to the power supply, wherein the limbs are arranged to extend upwardly when engaged to the base.    
   
   
       2 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , including a releasable latch to retain the straightener in the socket.  
   
   
       3 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , comprising two limbs each including a resistive element having heatable hair engaging surfaces.  
   
   
       4 . A device as claimed in  claim 3 , wherein the width of the heatable surface is equal to or greater than 2.5 cm.  
   
   
       5 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the opening of the socket extends upwardly from the base.  
   
   
       6 . A device a as claimed in  claim 1 , including resilient means arranged to urge the limbs into an open spaced apart orientation.  
   
   
       7 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the limbs are partially closed when the straightener are engaged in the socket.  
   
   
       8 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the heated plates comprise an aluminium core coated with a ceramic material.  
   
   
       9 . A device as claimed in claim L wherein the socket is axially elongate extending upwardly to provide a generally cylindrical socket to receive the straightener.  
   
   
       10 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the latch is integral with one limb of the straightener.