US4223407A
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Hairdressing protective visor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-10-04
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Granted: 1980-09-23
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Expires: 1998-10-04
Abstract
Abstract A visor for protecting a user's face from exposure to hairdressing preparations, such as shampoo, during hairdressing operations. The visor includes a fluid-tight extending across the person's forehead from one ear to the other, a trough attached to the fluid sealing means, and a brim extending out over the user's face from the trough. A pair of ear pieces are attached to the ends of the trough for holding the visor to the user's forehead. In a preferred form, the earpieces include full ear covers which extend the fluid-tight seal along the top and back of the user's ears and extend over the user's ears to completely protect the ears.
Inventors
- 👤 Mary C. Zappala
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:28
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D44/00; A45D44/12; A45D19/00; A45D19/0041; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/04; A61F9/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
208 words
A visor for protecting a person's face and ears from a hairdressing material applied to the person's hair comprising: fluid sealing means for forming a fluid-tight seal against the person's skin extending across the person's forehead from one ear to the other, across the tops of both ears and down the back of both ears; a trough connected on a first edge to said sealing means and extending across the person's forehead from one ear to the other and extending further across the tops of both ears for directing fluids collected by said trough to points behind said ears; a brim extending from a second edge of said trough along that portion of said trough which extends across the person's forehead; and a pair of cup shaped earpieces connected to ends of said trough for holding said visor against the person's forehead in sealing fashion and for protecting the person's ears; said earpieces having upper edges extending from the second edge of those portions of said trough extending across the tops of said ears, rear edges connected to those portions of said sealing means extending down the back of said ears, and forward edges extending down the front of the person's ears in contact with the person's face.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
208 words
A visor for protecting a person's face and ears from a hairdressing material applied to the person's hair comprising: fluid sealing means for forming a fluid-tight seal against the person's skin extending across the person's forehead from one ear to the other, across the tops of both ears and down the back of both ears; a trough connected on a first edge to said sealing means and extending across the person's forehead from one ear to the other and extending further across the tops of both ears for directing fluids collected by said trough to points behind said ears; a brim extending from a second edge of said trough along that portion of said trough which extends across the person's forehead; and a pair of cup shaped earpieces connected to ends of said trough for holding said visor against the person's forehead in sealing fashion and for protecting the person's ears; said earpieces having upper edges extending from the second edge of those portions of said trough extending across the tops of said ears, rear edges connected to those portions of said sealing means extending down the back of said ears, and forward edges extending down the front of the person's ears in contact with the person's face.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said visor is molded from a relatively soft plastic and said fluid sealing means comprises an extension of the first edge of said trough having a thin border positioned at an acute angle with respect to the person's forehead.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said fluid sealing means is a band of resilient porous material bonded to said first edge of said trough.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said sealing means comprises a fluid filled tubular member bonded to said first edge of said trough.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
Apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said fluid is a liquid.
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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) | 1983-09-23 | 1984-03-24 | 1984-09-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-23 | 1988-03-24 | 1988-09-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-23 | 1992-03-24 | 1992-09-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |