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Imagescope
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-12-03
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Granted: 1982-05-04
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Expires: 1999-12-03
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus is provided to facilitate viewing of one's facial image under controlled illumination patterns for purpose of either psychotherapy or merchandise selection.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard E. Frenkel
- 👤 Barbara I. Frenkel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:50
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M21/00; A61B; A61B90/00; A61B90/36; A61M2021/0005; A61M2021/0044
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A psychotherapeutic imagescope useful in the treatment of a patient suffering emotional disorders comprising (a) a mirror; (b) lighting means capable of directly illuminating said mirror with a plurality of diverse colors and hidden from direct view of the patient; (c) a housing containing said lighting means and supporting said mirror; (d) electrical control means on said housing for the patient to select a desired illuminating color; (e) a tubular structure mounted on said housing surrounding said mirror and having on the other end means to surround the face of the patient and permit him to directly view his facial image in said illuminated mirror.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A psychotherapeutic imagescope useful in the treatment of a patient suffering emotional disorders comprising (a) a mirror; (b) lighting means capable of directly illuminating said mirror with a plurality of diverse colors and hidden from direct view of the patient; (c) a housing containing said lighting means and supporting said mirror; (d) electrical control means on said housing for the patient to select a desired illuminating color; (e) a tubular structure mounted on said housing surrounding said mirror and having on the other end means to surround the face of the patient and permit him to directly view his facial image in said illuminated mirror.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
An imagescope according to claim 1 which additionally contains electrical control means to vary the intensity of the light.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
An imagescope according to claim 1 which additionally contains means to periodically interrupt the light.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
An imagescope according to claim 1 which is seated in a portable carrying case.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
An imagescope according to claim 1 wherein said mirror is transparent from the side opposite the patient's viewing side.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
An imagescope according to claim 1 which additionally contains means to tape record the patient's voice.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
An imagescope according to claim 1 which additionally contains means to play a prerecorded tape.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
An imagescope according to claim 1 which additionally contains a septum in the portion of said tubular structure adjacent the mirror, thereby bifurcating the facial image.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1985-05-03 | 1985-11-02 | 1986-05-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-05-03 | 1989-11-02 | 1990-05-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-05-03 | 1993-11-02 | 1994-05-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |