This invention is directed toward a versatile, low profile pocket tool. The pocket tool contains only a single backing plate and can be made without using any screws, pins, or other fasteners. In that way, the implements can easily be removed and interchanged. The stability of the pocket tool is gained by using an tabs that interlock around a track on the implement. This interlocking facilitates rotation and stability. In embodiments, there can be a single tab and a single track, or multiple tabs and multiple tracks.

This invention is directed toward a versatile, low profile pocket tool. The pocket tool contains only a single backing plate and can be made without using any screws, pins, or other fasteners. In that way, the implements can easily be removed and interchanged. The stability of the pocket tool is gained by using an tabs that interlock around a track on the implement. This interlocking facilitates rotation and stability. In embodiments, there can be a single tab and a single track, or multiple tabs and multiple tracks.

A clip-on heat shield for use on a hair gathering accessory, such as a comb, is configured to be attached to the body of the hair gather accessory at a back edge of the hair gathering accessory. A void at an engagement edge of the clip-on heat shield is configured to frictionally engage the back edge of the hair gathering accessory to retain the clip-on heat shield on the hair gathering accessory.

A pocket utility case and travel tool for storing personal care products and having a variety of quickly assembled utility tools for maintaining oral hygiene, personal hygiene and grooming, the pocket utility case and travel tool. The pocket utility case and travel tool having a housing, storage compartments, a comb slot, a detachable lid, the detachable lid includes an adapter head and a handle coupled to the adapter head, a pivoting comb coupled to the handle of the detachable lid at a pivot point, the comb slot configured to receive the pivoting comb when the detachable lid is attached to the housing.

A pocket utility case and travel tool for storing personal care products and having a variety of quickly assembled utility tools for maintaining oral hygiene, personal hygiene and grooming, the pocket utility case and travel tool. The pocket utility case and travel tool having a housing, storage compartments, a comb slot, a detachable lid, the detachable lid includes an adapter head and a handle coupled to the adapter head, a pivoting comb coupled to the handle of the detachable lid at a pivot point, the comb slot configured to receive the pivoting comb when the detachable lid is attached to the housing.

A pocket utility case and travel tool for storing personal care products and having a variety of quickly assembled utility tools for maintaining oral hygiene, personal hygiene and grooming, the pocket utility case and travel tool. pocket utility case and travel tool having a housing, storage compartments, a comb slot, a detachable lid, the detachable lid includes an adapter head and a handle coupled to the adapter head, a pivoting comb coupled to the handle of the detachable lid at a pivot point, the comb slot configured to receive the pivoting comb when the detachable lid is attached to the housing.

A pocket utility case and travel tool for storing personal care products and having a variety of quickly assembled utility tools for maintaining oral hygiene, personal hygiene and grooming, the pocket utility case and travel tool. pocket utility case and travel tool having a housing, storage compartments, a comb slot, a detachable lid, the detachable lid includes an adapter head and a handle coupled to the adapter head, a pivoting comb coupled to the handle of the detachable lid at a pivot point, the comb slot configured to receive the pivoting comb when the detachable lid is attached to the housing.

A comb includes a handle and a body extending from the handle. A plurality of coplanar teeth extend perpendicular from a side of the body. A magnifying lens is coupled to the body. The magnifying lens is a convex lens that produces a magnified image of an object. A barber or hair stylist may use the magnifying lens to magnify hair follicles, allowing the barber or hair stylist to cut the hair more precisely.

A barrel for a hair styling appliance, the barrel comprising: an external surface; and a heater-mounting surface inside the barrel; wherein the heater-mounting surface is integrally formed with the external surface. For example, the barrel may be formed as a single extruded metal component. Also provided is a barrel assembly comprising such a barrel, and one or more heater elements mounted on the heater-mounting surface. Also provided is a hair styling appliance (e.g. a curling tong, curling wand or hot iron brush) comprising such a barrel assembly. A heater element for a hair styling appliance is also provided, the heater element comprising a substrate having a conductive track for generating heat upon application of an electrical current thereto, and an integral temperature sensor. Manufacturing methods in respect of the above are also provided.

A barrel for a hair styling appliance, the barrel comprising: an external surface; and a heater-mounting surface inside the barrel; wherein the heater-mounting surface is integrally formed with the external surface. For example, the barrel may be formed as a single extruded metal component. Also provided is a barrel assembly comprising such a barrel, and one or more heater elements mounted on the heater-mounting surface. Also provided is a hair styling appliance (e.g. a curling tong, curling wand or hot iron brush) comprising such a barrel assembly. A heater element for a hair styling appliance is also provided, the heater element comprising a substrate having a conductive track for generating heat upon application of an electrical current thereto, and an integral temperature sensor. Manufacturing methods in respect of the above are also provided.