US4161955A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Combination mirror/hair dryer
Assignee: INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL AND SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT 376 EAST 400 SOUTH NO 315 SALT LAKE CITY UTAH 84111 A CORP OF UTAH
•
Filing: 1977-06-10
•
Granted: 1979-07-24
•
Expires: 1997-06-10
Abstract
Abstract A custom grooming device has relatively opposing mirrors mounted on a base. A portable pistol-type hair dryer is mountable on the base; air from the dryer flows through a hose to an exhaust port located near one of the mirrors. The mirrors are adjustable in height and angle for viewing all parts of the head.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Webb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:52
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D44/00; A45D44/06; A45D20/00; A45D20/04; A45D20/08; A45D42/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
Hair drying-mirror apparatus for use in combination with a pistol-grip portable hair dryer comprising a base, a mirror mounted on the base, adjustment means for varying the vertical position of the mirror on the base, mounting means for removably holding a pistol-grip portable hair dryer on the base, and adjustable direction means for adjustably directing the flow of air from the dryer to a desired location.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
Hair drying-mirror apparatus for use in combination with a pistol-grip portable hair dryer comprising a base, a mirror mounted on the base, adjustment means for varying the vertical position of the mirror on the base, mounting means for removably holding a pistol-grip portable hair dryer on the base, and adjustable direction means for adjustably directing the flow of air from the dryer to a desired location.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 also comprising conduit means for directing air flow from the dryer to a location near the mirror.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein one end of the conduit means comprises connecting means for joining the exhaust port of the hair dryer to the conduit, and also comprises sealing means associated with the connecting means for substantially preventing air leakage from the connecting means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the conduit means comprises a flexible hose.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
71 words
The apparatus of claim 1 also comprising a second mirror, a mirror mounting arm, arm mounting means adjacent a first end of the mounting arm for attaching the arm to the base, and mirror mounting means adjacent a second end of the mounting arm for attaching the second mirror, the adjustable direction means comprising conduit means for directing air flow from the dryer to a location near one of the mirrors.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 5 also comprising conduit means for directing air flow from the dryer to a location near the second mirror.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein the conduit means comprises a flexible hose having an inlet end disposed adjacent to the mounting means for the hair dryer and an exhaust port carried by the mirror mounting arm adjacent to the second mirror.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein the base comprises a rigid vertical rod, the mirror comprises mounting means for slidably mounting the mirror on the rod, and the arm mounting means comprises a sleeve member slidably and swivelably mounted on the rod.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
99 words
Combination hair drying/mirror apparatus having a base, a first mirror mounted on the base, a mounting arm movably fixed to the base, a second mirror adjustably attached to the mounting arm at a location remote from the first mirror such that a user can place his head between the two mirrors and view the back of his head, the improvement therein comprising support means carried by the base for mounting a pistol-grip portable hair dryer having exhaust means, and air flow directing means for directing air flow from the dryer to a desired location near one of the mirrors.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
99 words
Combination hair drying/mirror apparatus having a base, a first mirror mounted on the base, a mounting arm movably fixed to the base, a second mirror adjustably attached to the mounting arm at a location remote from the first mirror such that a user can place his head between the two mirrors and view the back of his head, the improvement therein comprising support means carried by the base for mounting a pistol-grip portable hair dryer having exhaust means, and air flow directing means for directing air flow from the dryer to a desired location near one of the mirrors.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
56 words
The apparatus of claim 9 wherein the air flow directing means comprises a conduit having an inlet and an exhaust, and the improvement also comprises connecting means for coupling the exhaust means of the dryer with the inlet of the conduit, and mounting means near one of the mirrors for carrying the exhaust of the conduit.
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) | 1982-07-23 | 1983-01-22 | 1983-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-07-23 | 1987-01-22 | 1987-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-07-23 | 1991-01-22 | 1991-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |