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US3286576A
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Device for exercising and coordinating facial and related musculature and structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-05-17
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Granted: 1966-11-22
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Expires: 1985-05-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 West Alvy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:16
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B23/00; A63B23/025; A63B23/03; A63B23/032
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A DEVICE FOR EXERCISING AND CORDINATING SELECTED FACIAL AND RELATED MUSCLES COMPRISING A MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE RECEIVED WITHIN THE MOUTH, SAID MEMBER INCLUDING AN UPPER PORTION PROVIDED WITH A GROOVE FOR RECEIVING THE UPPER TEETH THEREIN, AND A LOWER PORTION SIZED TO FIT BETWEEN THE LOWER LIP AND THE LOWER GUMS IN SPACED RELATION TO THE UPPER EDGE OF THE LOWER TEETH WHEN THE MOUTH IS CLOSED FOR POSITIONING THE LOWER FRONT TEETH REARWARDLY OF THE UPPER FRONT TEETH, SAID MEMBER BEING SIZED SO THAT THE BOTTOM EDGE ABUTS THE BOTTOM WALL OF THE CHAMBER DEFINED BY THE LOWER LIP AND THE LOWER TEETH TO SPACE THE UPPER AND LOWER TEETH APART.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
113 words
A DEVICE FOR EXERCISING AND CORDINATING SELECTED FACIAL AND RELATED MUSCLES COMPRISING A MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE RECEIVED WITHIN THE MOUTH, SAID MEMBER INCLUDING AN UPPER PORTION PROVIDED WITH A GROOVE FOR RECEIVING THE UPPER TEETH THEREIN, AND A LOWER PORTION SIZED TO FIT BETWEEN THE LOWER LIP AND THE LOWER GUMS IN SPACED RELATION TO THE UPPER EDGE OF THE LOWER TEETH WHEN THE MOUTH IS CLOSED FOR POSITIONING THE LOWER FRONT TEETH REARWARDLY OF THE UPPER FRONT TEETH, SAID MEMBER BEING SIZED SO THAT THE BOTTOM EDGE ABUTS THE BOTTOM WALL OF THE CHAMBER DEFINED BY THE LOWER LIP AND THE LOWER TEETH TO SPACE THE UPPER AND LOWER TEETH APART.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-11-21 | 1970-05-23 | 1970-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-21 | 1974-05-23 | 1974-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-21 | 1978-05-23 | 1978-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |