WAX WARMING DEVICE

Abstract

A wax warming machine may removably retain and warm numerous cans of wax cans, enabling safe and sanitary multiple depilatory treatments and a hygienic waxing experience. The present invention may provide that the wax warming device may comprise a pedestal base, at least one heating component, a housing, a toggle switch, a heat adjustment dial, an indicator light, a heating surface, at least one can of wax, and power chord.

Claims

1. A wax warming device, comprising: at least one support element having at least one upper support portion and at least one lower support portion; at least one housing having at least one housing outside, at least one housing inside, at least one housing lower side, and at least one housing upper side, wherein the at least one housing lower side is connected to the at least one upper support portion, and wherein the at least one housing defines at least one housing cavity having at least one housing opening; at least one heating component fixedly connected to the at least one housing inside, wherein the heating component is configured to emanate heat in at least one direction; at least one heating surface connected to the at least one housing, wherein the at least one heating surface is configured to span the at least one housing cavity, and wherein the at least one heating surface is positioned between the heating component and the at least one housing opening, such that the at least one heating surface is warmed by the heat; at least one on/off switch fixedly connected to the at least one housing outside, wherein when the at least one on/off switch is in the on position, the on/off switch is configured to cause the at least one heating component to emanate heat, and wherein when the at least one on/off switch is in the off position, the on/off switch is configured to not allow the at least one heating component to emanate heat; at least one heat adjustment element fixedly connected to the at least one housing outside, wherein the at least one heat adjustment element is configured to adjust the intensity of the heat emanated by the at least one heating component when the at least one heating component is caused to emanate heat; at least one notification element fixedly connected to the at least one housing outside; and at least one power cord, wherein the at least one power cord is configured to receive electricity from a power source and to transmit electricity to the at least one heating element, the at least one on/off switch, and the at least one notification element.

2. The wax warming device of claim 1, wherein the at least one support element is a pedestal base.

3. The wax warming device of claim 1, wherein the at least one housing opening opens towards the at least one housing upper side.

4. The wax warming device of claim 1, wherein the at least one heating surface defines at least one heating surface cavity, and wherein the at least one heating surface cavity is configured to removably receive at least one can of wax.

5. The wax warming device of claim 1, wherein the at least one on/off switch is at least one toggle switch.

6. The wax warming device of claim 1, wherein the at least one heat adjustment element is at least one heat adjustment dial.

7. The wax warming device of claim 1, wherein the at least one heat notification element is at least one indicator light.

8. The wax warming device of claim 1, wherein the at least one heating component is an electric heater.

9. A body wax machine designed to heat multiple cans of wax at the same time essentially as described herein.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying figures where:

[0021] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a wax warming device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0022] FIG. 2 shows a top-perspective view of a wax warming device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0023] FIG. 3 shows a side-perspective view of a wax warming device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0024] FIG. 4 shows a side-perspective view of at least one element of a wax warming device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The present invention overcomes the limitations of the prior art by providing a new and more effective wax warming device.

[0026] All dimensions specified in this disclosure are by way of example only and are not intended to be limiting. Further, the proportions shown in these Figures are not necessarily to scale. As will be understood by those with skill in the art with reference to this disclosure, the actual dimensions and proportions of any embodiment or element of an embodiment disclosed in this disclosure will be determined by its intended use.

[0027] It is to be understood that the drawings and the associated descriptions are provided to illustrate potential embodiments of the invention and not to limit the scope of the invention. Reference in the specification to one embodiment or an embodiment is intended to indicate that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least an embodiment of the invention. The appearances of the phrase in one embodiment or an embodiment in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.

[0028] Throughout the drawings, reference numbers are re-used to indicate correspondence between referenced elements. In addition, the first digit of each reference number indicates the figure where the element first appears.

[0029] As used in this disclosure, except where the context requires otherwise, the term comprise and variations of the term, such as comprising, comprises and comprised are not intended to exclude other additives, components, integers or steps.

[0030] In the following description, specific details are given to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments may be practiced without these specific detail. Well known features, elements or techniques may not be shown in detail in order not to obscure the embodiments.

[0031] Turning attention to FIG. 1, a perspective view of a wax warming device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive wax warming device 101, pedestal base 102, housing 103, toggle switch 104, heat adjustment dial 105, indicator light 106, heating surface 107, can of wax 108, and power chord 109. Additionally, at least one heating component may be provided within housing 103, but is not shown in FIG. 1.

[0032] In some embodiments, the present invention may provide for another shape in addition to or in substitution of pedestal base 102. By way of illustration and not limitation, such shapes could include a base having legs, a wedge-shaped base, a dome-shaped base, or any shape base known in the art.

[0033] Additionally, in some embodiments, housing 103 may be of a different shape than the shape disclosed in FIG. 1, such as by way of illustration and not limitation, a box shape, a sphere, an upside-down pyramid, and any shape housing known in the art.

[0034] As well, toggle switch 104, heat adjustment dial 105, indicator light 106 may be of any number, size, shape, or equivalent known in the art. By way of illustration and not limitation, the present invention may provide for one, two, or a plurality of toggle switches 104. In some embodiments, toggle switch 104 may be a sliding element providing for a gradient of on or off settings. As well, heat adjustment dial 105 may be a sliding element, and the present invention may provide for one, two, or a plurality of heat adjustment dials 105. In some embodiments, heat adjustment dials 105 may provide for one or more settings, either in discrete intervals or along a sliding gradient as described herein. Correspondingly, the present invention may provide for one, two, or a plurality of indicator lights 106, and indicator light 106 may be of any color or combination of colors known in the art.

[0035] In some embodiments, heating surface 107 may provide for one or more cavities in addition to a cavity for removably receiving a can of wax 108 as shown in FIG. 1. Additionally, also as shown in FIG. 1, such cavities may of larger and smaller size. In some embodiments, heating surface 107 may provide for one or more tiers. In some embodiments, heating surface 107 may be uneven. In some embodiments heating surface 107 may provide for a minimum of surface area beyond required for removably retaining one or more cans of wax 108.

[0036] Heating component, not shown in FIG. 1, may be of any design known in the art to heat wax. By way of illustration and not limitation, the heating component could incorporate a gas-burning heating element, an electrical heating element, a chemical heating agent, or a combination of heating elements or agents. In some embodiments, the heating component may be electrically coupled to power chord 109, wherein the present invention is configured to accept electrical power and pass it to the heating component, wherein the heating component may generate heat that warms at least one can of wax 108.

[0037] With respect to FIG. 2, a top-perspective view of a wax warming device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive wax warming device 101, housing 103, heating component (not shown), toggle switch 104, heat adjustment dial 105, indicator light 106, heating surface 107, can of wax 108, and power chord 109. In the embodiment depicted in FIG. 2, at least one heating component may be provided within housing 103, but is not shown in FIG. 2.

[0038] With respect to FIG. 3, side-perspective view of a wax warming device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive wax warming device 101, pedestal base 102, housing 103, heating component (not shown), toggle switch 104, heat adjustment dial 105, indicator light 106, heating surface 107, can of wax 108, and power chord 109. In the embodiment depicted in FIG. 3, at least one heating component may be provided within housing 103, but is not shown in FIG. 3.

[0039] With respect to FIG. 4, a side-perspective view of at least one element of a wax warming device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive pedestal base 102, housing 103, and can of wax 108.

CONCLUSIONS, RAMIFICATIONS, AND SCOPE

[0040] Although the present invention has been described with a degree of particularity, it is understood that the present disclosure has been made by way of example and that other versions are possible. As various changes could be made in the above description without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be illustrative and not used in a limiting sense. The spirit and scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the preferred versions contained in this disclosure.

[0041] All features disclosed in the specification, including the claims, abstracts, and drawings, and all the steps in any method or process disclosed, may be combined in any combination, except combinations where at least some of such features and/or steps are mutually exclusive. Each feature disclosed in the specification, including the claims, abstract, and drawings, can be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.

[0042] Any element in a claim that does not explicitly state means for performing a specified function or step for performing a specified function should not be interpreted as a means or step clause as specified in 35 U.S.C. 112.

[0043] While the wax warming device generally described herein has been disclosed in connection with a number of embodiments shown and described in detail, various modifications should be readily apparent to those of skill in the art.