US3772508A
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Toilet mirror
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-20
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Granted: 1973-11-13
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Expires: 1991-07-20
Abstract
Abstract A toilet mirror, such as a shaving mirror, includes a plain mirror is mounted on the front of a hollow casing. There are apertures in that front around the mirror which have deflecting fins for directing an air flow from inside the hollow casing toward a face situated before the mirror. The casing contains an electric fan and also has further apertures in another wall of the casing so that when driven the fan creates an air flow into the casing through the latter apertures and out through those beside the mirror to cool the face and reduce perspiration while shaving. A lamp, connecting plug for an electric razor, motor for the fan and a support for a razor may also be provided on the casing.
Inventors
- 👤 Zapater F Solana
- 👤 Zapater P Solana
- 👤 Zapater J Solana
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:59
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D42/00; A47; A47K; A47K10/00; A47K10/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
In a device to be used in connection with operations such as shaving, applying cosmetics, and the like, a mirror having a peripheral edge, support means operatively connected with said mirror for supporting the latter in a generally upright position enabling the user to see his reflection in the mirror when the user situates his head at a location in front of and at the same elevation as the mirror approximately at an axis normal to and extending from the center of the mirror, said support means coacting with said mirror for providing a free space behind the mirror, airflow means operatively connected with said support means and mirror for creating a flow of air from the space behind the mirror toward at least part of the peripheral edge thereof, and deflecting means at said peripheral edge for deflecting the air therefrom inwardly across the front of the mirror toward said axis to said location in front of the mirror so as to reduce the extent to which the user perspires during such operations.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
In a device to be used in connection with operations such as shaving, applying cosmetics, and the like, a mirror having a peripheral edge, support means operatively connected with said mirror for supporting the latter in a generally upright position enabling the user to see his reflection in the mirror when the user situates his head at a location in front of and at the same elevation as the mirror approximately at an axis normal to and extending from the center of the mirror, said support means coacting with said mirror for providing a free space behind the mirror, airflow means operatively connected with said support means and mirror for creating a flow of air from the space behind the mirror toward at least part of the peripheral edge thereof, and deflecting means at said peripheral edge for deflecting the air therefrom inwardly across the front of the mirror toward said axis to said location in front of the mirror so as to reduce the extent to which the user perspires during such operations.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
164 words
The combination of claim 1 and wherein said mirror has said peripheral edge formed by opposed top and bottom edges as well as opposed side edges of the mirror and wherein said support means includes a hollow casing carrying said mirror and defining with the latter said free space which is behind the mirror, said casing having a rear wall spaced behind the mirror and a bottom wall located at an elevation at least as low as the bottom edge of the mirror, at least one of said walls being formed with an opening through which air may enter into the interior of the casing to the space behind the mirror, and said airflow means including a fan within said casing for drawing air in through said wall opening to the space behind the mirror, said casing defining with at least part of the peripheral edge of the mirror a gap through which air issues from the space behind the mirror toward said location.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 2 and wherein said rear wall is formed with the said opening through which air enters into The free space behind the mirror.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination of claim 2 and wherein said bottom wall is formed with said opening through which air enters into the space behind the mirror, said casing carrying feet for supporting said casing on a surface above which said bottom wall is spaced.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination of claim 2 and wherein said deflecting means includes deflecting fins situated in said gap and operatively connected with said mirror and casing for directing air issuing through said gap toward said location.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
The combination of claim 5 and wherein said casing defines with said mirror a pair of elongated gaps respectively extending along said opposed side edges of said mirror and said deflecting means includes deflecting fins distributed along both of said gaps for directing air issuing from the space behind the mirror around the opposed side edges thereof toward said location.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination of claim 1 and wherein said support means carries at an elevation at least as high as the top edge of the mirror an illuminating means for directing light downwardly in front of the mirror between the latter and said location.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination of claim 1 and wherein said support means carries at an exterior wall portion thereof a means for supporting an implement.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 1 and wherein said support means carries an electrical connection for an electric razor.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-11-12 | 1977-05-14 | 1977-11-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-12 | 1981-05-14 | 1981-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-12 | 1985-05-14 | 1985-11-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |