US3749092A
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Facial treatment apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-21
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Granted: 1973-07-31
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Expires: 1992-03-21
Abstract
Abstract A facial treatment apparatus having water vapor generating means and an applicator connectible through a flexible conduit to the steam generating means whereby the water vapor or a water mist may be applied to selected areas of the skin of the face, a blower, and control means for selectively connecting the outlet of the blower to the conduit, in order to add air to the water vapor being delivered to the applicator to vary the temperature of the water mist being applied to the face, or the inlet of the blower after the skin has been subjected to the mist whereby a suction may be applied to the ar eas of the skin encompassed by the applicator to remove fluids and extraneous matter from the surface of the skin and its pores.
Inventors
- 👤 D Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 13:42
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H33/00; A61H33/06; A61H33/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
An apparatus for treating skin including: generator means for boiling water to produce water vapor; a tubular applicator having an outlet end engageable with the skin; air mover means having an inlet means and an outlet means; and flow control means for selectively connecting said generator means to said applicator whereby the applicator may deliver water vapor to a selected area of the skin and to said inlet means whereby the air pressure at said outlet end of said applicator may be reduced.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
83 words
An apparatus for treating skin including: generator means for boiling water to produce water vapor; a tubular applicator having an outlet end engageable with the skin; air mover means having an inlet means and an outlet means; and flow control means for selectively connecting said generator means to said applicator whereby the applicator may deliver water vapor to a selected area of the skin and to said inlet means whereby the air pressure at said outlet end of said applicator may be reduced.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said flow control means connect said applicator to said outlet means at the same time it connects said applicator to said generating means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 2, and means for varying the rate of flow of air to said applicator.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
The apparatus of claim 3, and means operatively associated with said flow control means for simultaneously energizing said air mover means and said steam generating means when the skin is to be treated with a mist of water droplets and for energizing said air mover means only when a reduced air pressure is to be provided at said applicator outlet end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
215 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said apparatus includes a housing providing a boiler chamber, first and second spaced end chambers and a middle chamber between said end chambers, said generator means comprising spaced electrodes in said boiler chamber, first and second port means for providing fluid communication between said middle chamber and said first and second end chambers, respectively, said applicator having an inlet means in fluid communication with said middle chamber, said first end chamber having third port means in fluid communication with the top of said boiler chamber and fourth port means in fluid communication with said outlet means of said air moving means, said second end chamber having fifth port means in fluid communication with the exterior of said housing and a sixth port means in fluid communication with said inlet means of said air moving means, said flow control means including valve means for selectively closing said first, second and fifth port means, and operator means for said valve means for simultaneously causing said valve means to open said first and fifth port means and to close said second port means when said operator means is in a first operative position and to close said first and fifth port means when said operator means is in a second operative position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
71 words
The apparatus of claim 5, and an electric motor for energizing said air mover means, switch means for connecting said electrodes and said motor across an input circuit, said operator means when in said first position causing said switch means to connect both said motor and said electrodes across the input circuit and when in said second position causing said switch means to connect only said motor across the input circuit.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-07-30 | 1977-01-29 | 1977-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-30 | 1981-01-29 | 1981-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-30 | 1985-01-29 | 1985-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |