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Face protecting device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-11-20
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Granted: 1983-01-18
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Expires: 2000-11-20
Abstract
Abstract A device for protecting the face from solutions used is disclosed. The device comprises a channel shaped flexible body mountable around the head following the hairline. The device is provided with valves for discarding the solution caught in the channel.
Inventors
- 👤 Elisabeth Seidman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:07
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D44/00; A45D44/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
Apparatus for protecting the face, eyes, and ears of a user against hair permanent solutions comprising: a flexible, generally upwardly curved band defining a channel, the channel narrow at its outer ends and wider at its center, the band mountable on the head of a user above the eyes and ears of said user, the ban including a soft inner forehead liner; a flexible strip on one end of the band and a strip receiving tab on the other end of the band; a removable elongate channel shaped wedge insertable between the ends of the band adjacent the strap and tab; an optionally closeable solution draining flow rate control valve on the band; the band wearable by the user during both application of hair permanent solutions and the drying of the hair while the head of the user is in a normal, untilted position, so that the face, eyes, and ears of the user are substantially protected from wetting by the hair permanent solution.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
Apparatus for protecting the face, eyes, and ears of a user against hair permanent solutions comprising: a flexible, generally upwardly curved band defining a channel, the channel narrow at its outer ends and wider at its center, the band mountable on the head of a user above the eyes and ears of said user, the ban including a soft inner forehead liner; a flexible strip on one end of the band and a strip receiving tab on the other end of the band; a removable elongate channel shaped wedge insertable between the ends of the band adjacent the strap and tab; an optionally closeable solution draining flow rate control valve on the band; the band wearable by the user during both application of hair permanent solutions and the drying of the hair while the head of the user is in a normal, untilted position, so that the face, eyes, and ears of the user are substantially protected from wetting by the hair permanent solution.
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) | 1986-01-17 | 1986-07-19 | 1987-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-01-17 | 1990-07-19 | 1991-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-01-17 | 1994-07-19 | 1995-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |