US3602913A
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Facial protection for hair spray
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-07-22
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Granted: 1971-09-07
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Expires: 1989-07-22
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for use by a person applying hair spray and the like to her own head to substantially prevent the spray from striking the face and injuring skin and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Doris F Neese
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:41
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D44/00; A45D44/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A face mask adapted to enclose and protect the user''s face during application of a hair spray, comprising a mask removably fitting and conforming closely to human facial configuration including recesses for the nose, chin protected openings for the eyes and an attachment for holding the mask against the user''s face, said mask including outwardly bulged portions for covering the eyes, each said bulged portion having a viewing opening therethrough and a protective lid extending outwardly and upwardly from the upper edge of the opening in each bulged portion whereby the user can view the hair spraying operation through said openings and the protective lids substantially prevent entry from above of particles of hair spray.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A face mask adapted to enclose and protect the user''s face during application of a hair spray, comprising a mask removably fitting and conforming closely to human facial configuration including recesses for the nose, chin protected openings for the eyes and an attachment for holding the mask against the user''s face, said mask including outwardly bulged portions for covering the eyes, each said bulged portion having a viewing opening therethrough and a protective lid extending outwardly and upwardly from the upper edge of the opening in each bulged portion whereby the user can view the hair spraying operation through said openings and the protective lids substantially prevent entry from above of particles of hair spray.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A face mask as in claim 1 wherein the attachment is a handle extending downwardly from the chin recess portion of the mask.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A face mask as in claim 1 wherein the attachment is a tab projecting inwardly from the mask towards the user''s mouth.
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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) | 1974-09-06 | 1975-03-08 | 1975-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-06 | 1979-03-08 | 1979-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-06 | 1983-03-08 | 1983-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |