US3908119A
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Inspection devices
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-06-10
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Granted: 1975-09-23
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Expires: 1994-06-10
Abstract
Abstract Inspection devices have mirrors and prefocussed lamps so combined that the light axis is at such an angle relative to the plane of the mirror that the light beam or beams may be directed to a surface to be inspected without subjecting the eyes of the observer to the direct glare of the lamp. The inspection devices may be of several types with a pocketbook vanity mirror, a vanity mirror attachable to an automobile visor and an inspection mirror being the disclosed embodiments.
Inventors
- 👤 Nerses J Zeytoonian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:23
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V33/00; F21V33/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
An inspection device comprising a case dimensioned to be hand held and to be carried in pockets and handbags, the front of said case open and including an internal shoulder defining seats inclined downwardly towards each other, a mirror secured to one seat, a panel secured to the other seat and including at least one lamp socket and a lamp of the prefocused type in said socket, the socket adjacent one end of the mirror and so disposed relative thereto that the light beam for the lamp is disposed across the mirror and defines such an acute angle relative to the plane thereof that in the inspection in the mirror of an area directly illuminated by the lamp, the eyes of the observer are not subjected to the direct glare of the lamp, said case including a back defining with the mirror and the panel a chaMber, a battery circuit within said chamber and including the socket and a lamp contact, a switch including an actuator extending through said case for manual engagement and battery contacts in the chamber and under said mirror.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
An inspection device comprising a case dimensioned to be hand held and to be carried in pockets and handbags, the front of said case open and including an internal shoulder defining seats inclined downwardly towards each other, a mirror secured to one seat, a panel secured to the other seat and including at least one lamp socket and a lamp of the prefocused type in said socket, the socket adjacent one end of the mirror and so disposed relative thereto that the light beam for the lamp is disposed across the mirror and defines such an acute angle relative to the plane thereof that in the inspection in the mirror of an area directly illuminated by the lamp, the eyes of the observer are not subjected to the direct glare of the lamp, said case including a back defining with the mirror and the panel a chaMber, a battery circuit within said chamber and including the socket and a lamp contact, a switch including an actuator extending through said case for manual engagement and battery contacts in the chamber and under said mirror.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The inspection device of claim 1 in which the area of the mirror is substantially greater than that of the socket panel and the socket panel includes a shoulder underlying and supporting the proximate edge of the mirror.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
The inspection device of claim 2 in which a frame includes the panel and a portion overlying margins of the mirror and secured to the case to hold the mirror against its seat, the front edge of the panel also including a bezel overlying the proximate edge of the mirror and the frame has a bezel overlying and seated against the edges of the case.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The inspection device of claim 1 in which the panel includes an open-ended sleeve extending inwardly into the chamber, and the lamp socket is secured in the sleeve.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
60 words
The inspection device of claim 1 in which the case is rectangular and the sides of the case include inwardly disposed shoulders under the mirror defining with the proximate end of the case a battery receiver, the battery contacts are secured to said sides within the receiver, and the back of the case includes a removable section overlying said receiver.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
143 words
An inspection device comprising a case including a back and front and end panels, a planar mirror between said panels and supported thereby and by the sides of the case, each end panel has a recess whose axis is inclined towards the other end panel, a lamp socket secured in each recess, a lamp of the prefocused type in each socket, each socket so disposed relative to the other that the light beam therefrom is disposed across the mirror and towards said other lamp and defines such an acute angle relative to the plane thereof that in the inspection in the mirror of an area directly illuminated by the lamps, the eyes of the observer are not subject to the direct glare of the lamps, and said device including a battery circuit including the lamps and their sockets, battery contacts and a switch.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
143 words
An inspection device comprising a case including a back and front and end panels, a planar mirror between said panels and supported thereby and by the sides of the case, each end panel has a recess whose axis is inclined towards the other end panel, a lamp socket secured in each recess, a lamp of the prefocused type in each socket, each socket so disposed relative to the other that the light beam therefrom is disposed across the mirror and towards said other lamp and defines such an acute angle relative to the plane thereof that in the inspection in the mirror of an area directly illuminated by the lamps, the eyes of the observer are not subject to the direct glare of the lamps, and said device including a battery circuit including the lamps and their sockets, battery contacts and a switch.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The inspection device of claim 6 and a lamp shield secured to each panel and enclosing the lamp carried thereby except for its tip.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
68 words
The inspection device of claim 6 and a pair of parallel walls intersect the sides of the case and are spaced from each other and from the ends of the case, each wall includes a pair of shoulders spaced lengthwise thereof, each shoulder of one wall transversely aligned with the corresponding shoulder of the other shoulders, such shoulders and the walls between the shoulders defining a battery receiver.
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) | 1978-09-22 | 1979-03-24 | 1979-09-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-22 | 1983-03-24 | 1983-09-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-22 | 1987-03-24 | 1987-09-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |