US3876293A
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Make-up mirror
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-23
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Granted: 1975-04-08
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Expires: 1993-11-23
Abstract
Abstract A mirror device for assisting a user to accurately compare facial features. Preferably, the mirror includes at least one mirror having a modified reflective surface and a light source. The reflective surface is modified by etching very fine, relatively thin lines in the reflective coating to define a light-passing grid pattern which becomes usably visible when illuminated by the light source. The grid pattern facilitates the comparison of various facial features.
Inventors
- 👤 John J N Ramos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:48
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V33/00; F21V33/0004; F21V33/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A mirror apparatus to assist a user in accurately comparing facial features comprising in combination: at least one mirror having a transparent front face and a reflective surface on the rear of said front face, said reflective surface having a lightpassing rectangular grid pattern thereon comprising a plurality of spaced apart thin, transparent lines in the reflective surface, said thin lines being substantially invisible in said front face such that distortion of an image on the front face of said mirror is substantially avoided; and, means for visually establishing said thin lines in said reflective surface comprising lighting means positioned behind the rear reflective surface, said lighting means adapted to be actuated and to emit a colored light upon said reflective surface which passes through said light-passing grid without producing glare in said thin lines in said front face of said mirror when the lighting means renders the grid visible.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A mirror apparatus to assist a user in accurately comparing facial features comprising in combination: at least one mirror having a transparent front face and a reflective surface on the rear of said front face, said reflective surface having a lightpassing rectangular grid pattern thereon comprising a plurality of spaced apart thin, transparent lines in the reflective surface, said thin lines being substantially invisible in said front face such that distortion of an image on the front face of said mirror is substantially avoided; and, means for visually establishing said thin lines in said reflective surface comprising lighting means positioned behind the rear reflective surface, said lighting means adapted to be actuated and to emit a colored light upon said reflective surface which passes through said light-passing grid without producing glare in said thin lines in said front face of said mirror when the lighting means renders the grid visible.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A mirror apparatus as in claim 1 which includes a housing secured to the back of the mirror, said housing enclosing said lighting means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A mirror apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said lighting means includes at least one light bulb.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A mirror apparatus as in claim 1 where said colored light is red or green.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
A mirror apparatus as in claim 1 which includes a center mirror and spaced apart side mirrors pivotally connected to each side of the center mirror, said center and side mirrors having associated therewith said light passing grid and said lighting means.
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) | 1978-04-07 | 1978-10-07 | 1979-04-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-07 | 1982-10-07 | 1983-04-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-07 | 1986-10-07 | 1987-04-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |