US4500169A
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Cosmetic and observer line of sight mirror
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-07-13
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Granted: 1985-02-19
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Expires: 2002-07-13
Abstract
Abstract A cosmetic and observer line of sight mirror which includes a mirror having two sets of orthogonal lines with one set substantially horizontal and disposed over the face of the mirror or about the edge thereof to facilitate application of cosmetics to produce a balanced effect and enable movement of the mirror through selected angles about a horizontal axis to afford the user an image corresponding to the user's appearance observed by another at a selected distance and elevation. The mirror may also be provided with supporting means for leveling the mirror and include a scale calibrated in terms of elevation and distance of an observer.
Inventors
- 👤 John H. Donnelly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:27
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D42/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A cosmetic application and observer line of sight mirror comprising a plane mirror, two sets of spaced parallel lines associated with at least part of the surface of said mirror with one set of lines being substantially horizontal and the other set of lines being at right angles thereto said sets of lines facilitating application of make-up by the user, and means including a scale operable by the user for tilting said mirror about a horizontal axis said scale enabling the user to observe the appearance presented to an observer at selected distances and elevations and said scale being calibrated in terms of the elevation and distance of an observer relative to the user and the distance of the user from the mirror.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A cosmetic application and observer line of sight mirror comprising a plane mirror, two sets of spaced parallel lines associated with at least part of the surface of said mirror with one set of lines being substantially horizontal and the other set of lines being at right angles thereto said sets of lines facilitating application of make-up by the user, and means including a scale operable by the user for tilting said mirror about a horizontal axis said scale enabling the user to observe the appearance presented to an observer at selected distances and elevations and said scale being calibrated in terms of the elevation and distance of an observer relative to the user and the distance of the user from the mirror.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
A cosmetic application and observer line of sight mirror according to claim 1 wherein said mirror is hinged along its upper edge to an angularly adjustable support, said support being hinged at its lower edge to said base and means on said base including said scale for adjustably engaging the bottom edge of said mirror to facilitate positioning of said mirror at a desired viewer observation elevation and distance.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A cosmetic application and observer line of sight mirror according to claim 2 including means for leveling said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
A cosmetic application and observer line of sight mirror according to claim 1 including a support for said mirror having a base structure including a pair of spaced upright members, and a pivoting structure pivoting said mirror to said upright members for movement about a horizontal axis, said scale means being carried by said supports.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A cosmetic application and observer line of sight mirror according to claim 4 wherein said scale means comprises a movable indicator carried by one of said structures and a scale carried by the other of said structures.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A cosmetic application and observer line of sight mirror according to claim 4 including means for leveling said base.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
208 words
A cosmetic application and observer line of sight mirror comprising a plane mirror, two sets of spaced parallel lines associated with at least part of the surface of said mirror with one set of lines being substantially horizontal and the other set of lines being at right angles thereto and means for tilting said mirror about a horizontal axis, said set of horizontal lines being uniformly spaced with the spacing between said lines being coordinated with the distance of the user from the mirror to enable the user to tilt said mirror through a predetermined angle from a vertical position by aligning a selected horizontal line with the line of sight of the user with the mirror image to enable the user to view the appearance presented to an observer at a predetermined distance and elevation, a scale carried by said mirror and having graduations coordinated with the said horizontal lines on said mirror and the distance of the user from the mirror, said graduations identifying the distance and elevation of the observer at successive angles of deviation from a vertical plane whereby the user can observe the appearance presented to others at various distances and elevations, both sets of lines functioning to facilitate the application of make-up.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
208 words
A cosmetic application and observer line of sight mirror comprising a plane mirror, two sets of spaced parallel lines associated with at least part of the surface of said mirror with one set of lines being substantially horizontal and the other set of lines being at right angles thereto and means for tilting said mirror about a horizontal axis, said set of horizontal lines being uniformly spaced with the spacing between said lines being coordinated with the distance of the user from the mirror to enable the user to tilt said mirror through a predetermined angle from a vertical position by aligning a selected horizontal line with the line of sight of the user with the mirror image to enable the user to view the appearance presented to an observer at a predetermined distance and elevation, a scale carried by said mirror and having graduations coordinated with the said horizontal lines on said mirror and the distance of the user from the mirror, said graduations identifying the distance and elevation of the observer at successive angles of deviation from a vertical plane whereby the user can observe the appearance presented to others at various distances and elevations, both sets of lines functioning to facilitate the application of make-up.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-02-19 | 1988-08-20 | 1989-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-02-19 | 1992-08-20 | 1993-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-02-19 | 1996-08-20 | 1997-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |