US4624259A
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Full body tanning apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-01-09
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Granted: 1986-11-25
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Expires: 2005-01-09
Abstract
Abstract Described herein is a tanning system consisting of a six-foot high canopy containing six UVA radiation emitting bulbs. The canopy is attached to a frame in a rotational manner, allowing it to rotate from the vertical to the horizontal direction over a ninety degree arc. The frame is coupled to a base which includes a pair of casters and three ballast units causing the base to contain the majority of the weight of the entire unit while comprising only a small percent of the total volumn of the system. The type of bulbs are specially designed to emit approximately one tenth of one percent UVB radiation, which is the type which causes sunburn. Also included in the base is a 30-minute timer which allows the bulbs to be turned on for a maximum of thirty minutes. The canopy itself is constructed of molded 1/8" thick ABS material. The bulbs are held by bulb holders and the canopy material extends over the bulbs to prevent them from falling out if the become disengaged from the bulb holders.
Inventors
- 👤 Glenn Welt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:00
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61N; A61N5/00; A61N5/06; A61N5/0613; A61N5/0614; A61N2005/0632; A61N2005/0634; A61N2005/0635; A61N2005/0636; A61N2005/065; A61N2005/0655
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A portable tanning system for providing tanning rays towards a user comprising: a canopy for holding a plurality of bulbs of a type providing ultraviolet light, said canopy having a wire receptacle for receiving wires and a path therein for coupling said received wires to said bulbs, said canopy having an open front end and a heat pervious material covering said back; a base, including at least one ballast for said bulbs and means to connect said ballast to a source of household current, said base also including a wire outlet, said base further including feet means thereunder positioned to allow said base to be freestanding at an angle other than vertical with respect to the ground; and connecting means of a hollow lightweight material connected to said base for connecting said canopy wire receptacle to said base wire outlet and, when in an operating position, for holding said base in a vertical position with respect to the ground and for holding said canopy in an adjustable position to provide said tanning rays towards said user.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A portable tanning system for providing tanning rays towards a user comprising: a canopy for holding a plurality of bulbs of a type providing ultraviolet light, said canopy having a wire receptacle for receiving wires and a path therein for coupling said received wires to said bulbs, said canopy having an open front end and a heat pervious material covering said back; a base, including at least one ballast for said bulbs and means to connect said ballast to a source of household current, said base also including a wire outlet, said base further including feet means thereunder positioned to allow said base to be freestanding at an angle other than vertical with respect to the ground; and connecting means of a hollow lightweight material connected to said base for connecting said canopy wire receptacle to said base wire outlet and, when in an operating position, for holding said base in a vertical position with respect to the ground and for holding said canopy in an adjustable position to provide said tanning rays towards said user.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said connecting means is rotatable and vertically adjustable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention according to claim 2 wherein said connecting means is pivotably connected to said canopy to allow said canopy to rotate with respect to said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention according to claim 3 wherein said canopy can rotate in one direction between the horizontal and the vertical positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention according to claim 4 wherein said base and connecting means constitutes at least sixty percent of the weight of said entire unit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention according to claim 5 wherein said base further includes a timer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The invention according to claim 6 wherein said feet means includes casters.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention according to claim 7 wherein said heat pervious material is a plastic sunscreen.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention according to claim 8 wherein said canopy is fabricated of high strength molded plastic.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention according to claim 9 wherein said canopy includes bulb holders coupled in circuit with said wires from said ballast and further includes integral supports to hold said bulbs separate from said bulb holders.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention according to claim 9 wherein said bulbs are held recessed within said canopy.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
40 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said connecting means includes means for attaching said connecting means to said base to allow said connecting means to rotate about said means for attaching between a storage position and said operating position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
78 words
The invention according to claim 12: wherein said feet means include a pair of casters; and wherein said connecting means includes a third caster positioned at the end thereof remote from said means for attaching to triangularily support said tanning system in a vertical position by said three casters when said connecting means is rotated to said operating position and to support said system in a nonvertical position when said connecting means is rotated to said storage position.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention according to claim 12 wherein said base and connecting means constitutes at least sixty percent of the weight of said unit.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention according to claim 14 wherein said canopy constitutes less than thirty percent of the weight of said system.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention according to claim 15 wherein said base constitutes less than twenty percent of the volume of said system.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention according to claim 16 wherein said base further includes a timer.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
12 words
The invention according to claim 17 wherein said base further includes casters.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention according to claim 16 wherein said base constitutes less than twenty prcent of the volume of said system.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
78 words
The invention according to claim 19: wherein said feet means include a pair of casters; and wherein said connecting means includes a third caster positioned at the end thereof remote from said means for attaching to triangularily support said tanning system in a vertical position by said three casters when said connecting means is rotated to said operating position and to support said system in a nonvertical position when said connecting means is rotated to said storage position.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said heat pervious material is a plastic sunscreen.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said canopy is fabricated of high strength molded plastic.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention according to claim 22 wherein said canopy includes bulb holders coupled in circuit with said wires from said ballast and further includes integral supports to hold said bulbs separate from said bulb holders.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention according to claim 23 wherein said bulbs are held recessed within said canopy.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-11-24 | 1990-05-26 | 1990-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-11-24 | 1994-05-26 | 1994-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-11-24 | 1998-05-26 | 1998-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |