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Painter's protective device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-02-23
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Granted: 1981-09-15
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Expires: 1999-02-23
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure teaches a painter's protective device providing a mask adapted to cover the forehead, eyes and nose of the wearer and having suitable eye holes and a visor projecting outwardly from the forehead portion of the mask above the eye holes and means for retaining the mask on the wearer's head. In a preferred embodiment the eye holes are covered by a screen.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew J. Helmbreck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:10
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A painter's protective device comprising a mask adapted to cover the forehead, eyes and nose of a wearer and having eye holes, a visor integral with said mask and projecting outwardly from the forehead portion of the mask above the eye holes and curving downwardly centrally and at the ends to the sides of the mask and said eye holes, and means for retaining said mask on the wearer's head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A painter's protective device comprising a mask adapted to cover the forehead, eyes and nose of a wearer and having eye holes, a visor integral with said mask and projecting outwardly from the forehead portion of the mask above the eye holes and curving downwardly centrally and at the ends to the sides of the mask and said eye holes, and means for retaining said mask on the wearer's head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The mask of claim 1 wherein said eye holes are narrow slits.
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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) | 1984-09-14 | 1985-03-16 | 1985-09-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-09-14 | 1989-03-16 | 1989-09-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-09-14 | 1993-03-16 | 1993-09-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |