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US4787373A
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Facial ironer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-06-15
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Granted: 1988-11-29
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Expires: 2007-06-15
Abstract
Abstract A facial ironer is disclosed for heating a subject's skin after an emollient has been previously applied. The ironer is demountable attached to a heating element contained within a housing. The ironer includes a triangular-shaped soleplate having a butted slotted end for slipping over the heating element. Heat is transferred from the heating element to the metallic soleplate. The soleplate has an insulated gripper for holding and manipulating the heated surface of the soleplate over the subject's face for heating the emollient and for providing a facial treatment to the subject.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Vogel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 02:37
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F7/00; A61F7/007; A61F2007/0001; A61F2007/0071; A61F2007/0087
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
Facial Ironer apparatus comprising: a housing; a heating element having a base and a head and positioned in said housing; electrical cord means connecting the apparatus to a source of electricity; thermostatic switch means attached to said housing and interconnecting said cord means and said base of said heating element for keeping said heating element at a predetermined temperature; a facial ironer separate from and demountably attached to said head of said heating element; said facial ironer further comprising: a soleplate having a top, a bottom and a slotted butt end; said soleplate being sufficiently hollow for closely fitting over said head of said heating element through said slotted end; said soleplate being heated by said heating element when said heating element is heated by the flow of electricity from said electrical cord means; thermally insulated handle means for attachment to said top of said soleplate for manipulating said bottom of said ironer over the skin of the subject.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
Facial Ironer apparatus comprising: a housing; a heating element having a base and a head and positioned in said housing; electrical cord means connecting the apparatus to a source of electricity; thermostatic switch means attached to said housing and interconnecting said cord means and said base of said heating element for keeping said heating element at a predetermined temperature; a facial ironer separate from and demountably attached to said head of said heating element; said facial ironer further comprising: a soleplate having a top, a bottom and a slotted butt end; said soleplate being sufficiently hollow for closely fitting over said head of said heating element through said slotted end; said soleplate being heated by said heating element when said heating element is heated by the flow of electricity from said electrical cord means; thermally insulated handle means for attachment to said top of said soleplate for manipulating said bottom of said ironer over the skin of the subject.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
213 words
Facial Ironer apparatus comprising: a housing having a partition for forming a first compartment and a second compartment; an elongate metallic heating element having a base and a tapered head and positioned lengthwise in said housing and extending from either side of said partition and into both said compartments; electrical cord means connecting the apparatus to a source of electricity; thermostatic switch means positioned in said first compartment and interconnecting said cord means and said base of said heating element for keeping said heating element at a predetermined temperature; a facial ironer separate from and demountably attached to said head of said heating element; said facial ironer further comprising: a blunt wedge shaped metallic soleplate having a top, bottom and a butt end; said butt end having a receiving slot; said soleplate being sufficiently hollow for closely fitting over said head of said heating element through said slot while resting said butt end against said partition; said soleplate being heated by conductive heat from said heating element when said heating element is heated by the flow of electricity from said cord means; thermally insulated handle means for attachment to said top of said soleplate for manipulating said bottom of said facial ironer over the prepared surface of the face area of the subject.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
213 words
Facial Ironer apparatus comprising: a housing having a partition for forming a first compartment and a second compartment; an elongate metallic heating element having a base and a tapered head and positioned lengthwise in said housing and extending from either side of said partition and into both said compartments; electrical cord means connecting the apparatus to a source of electricity; thermostatic switch means positioned in said first compartment and interconnecting said cord means and said base of said heating element for keeping said heating element at a predetermined temperature; a facial ironer separate from and demountably attached to said head of said heating element; said facial ironer further comprising: a blunt wedge shaped metallic soleplate having a top, bottom and a butt end; said butt end having a receiving slot; said soleplate being sufficiently hollow for closely fitting over said head of said heating element through said slot while resting said butt end against said partition; said soleplate being heated by conductive heat from said heating element when said heating element is heated by the flow of electricity from said cord means; thermally insulated handle means for attachment to said top of said soleplate for manipulating said bottom of said facial ironer over the prepared surface of the face area of the subject.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 2 wherein said predetermined temperature is 96 degrees F.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 2 further comprising a cover means for covering said second compartment and for securing said facial ironer when it is attached to said element head.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 2 further comprising a light indicator means for indicating when said heating element is at the predetermined temperature.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
158 words
Facial Ironer apparatus comprising: a housing; a heating element having a base and a head and positioned in said housing; electrical cord means connecting the apparatus to a source of electricity; rheostat switch means attached to said housing and interconnecting said cord means and said base of said heating element for adjusting the temperature of said heating element; a facial ironer separate from and demountably attached to said head of said heating element; said facial ironer further comprising: a soleplate having a top, a bottom and a slotted butt end; said soleplate being sufficiently hollow for closely fitting over said head of said heating element through said slotted end; said soleplate being heated by said heating element when said heating element is heated by the flow of electricity from said electrical cord means; thermally insulated handle means for attachment to said top of said soleplate for manipulating said bottom of said ironer over the skin of the subject.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
158 words
Facial Ironer apparatus comprising: a housing; a heating element having a base and a head and positioned in said housing; electrical cord means connecting the apparatus to a source of electricity; rheostat switch means attached to said housing and interconnecting said cord means and said base of said heating element for adjusting the temperature of said heating element; a facial ironer separate from and demountably attached to said head of said heating element; said facial ironer further comprising: a soleplate having a top, a bottom and a slotted butt end; said soleplate being sufficiently hollow for closely fitting over said head of said heating element through said slotted end; said soleplate being heated by said heating element when said heating element is heated by the flow of electricity from said electrical cord means; thermally insulated handle means for attachment to said top of said soleplate for manipulating said bottom of said ironer over the skin of the subject.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
213 words
Facial Ironer apparatus comprising: a housing having a partition for forming a first compartment and a second compartment; an elongate metallic heating element having a base and a tapered head and positioned lengthwise in said housing and extending from either side of said partition and into both said compartments; electrical cord means connecting the apparatus to a source of electricity; rheostat switch means positioned in said first compartment and interconnecting said cord means and said base of said heating element for adjusting the temperature of said heating element; a facial ironer separate from and demountably attached to said head of said heating element; said facial ironer further comprising: a blunt wedge shaped metallic soleplate having a top, a bottom and a butt end; said butt end having a receiving slot; said soleplate being sufficiently hollow for closely fitting over said head of said heating element through said slot while resting said butt end against said partition; said soleplate being heated by conductive heat from said heating element when said heating element is heated by the flow of electricity from said cord means; thermally insulated handle means for attachment to said top of said soleplate for manipulating said bottom of said facial ironer over the prepared surface of the face area of the subject.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
213 words
Facial Ironer apparatus comprising: a housing having a partition for forming a first compartment and a second compartment; an elongate metallic heating element having a base and a tapered head and positioned lengthwise in said housing and extending from either side of said partition and into both said compartments; electrical cord means connecting the apparatus to a source of electricity; rheostat switch means positioned in said first compartment and interconnecting said cord means and said base of said heating element for adjusting the temperature of said heating element; a facial ironer separate from and demountably attached to said head of said heating element; said facial ironer further comprising: a blunt wedge shaped metallic soleplate having a top, a bottom and a butt end; said butt end having a receiving slot; said soleplate being sufficiently hollow for closely fitting over said head of said heating element through said slot while resting said butt end against said partition; said soleplate being heated by conductive heat from said heating element when said heating element is heated by the flow of electricity from said cord means; thermally insulated handle means for attachment to said top of said soleplate for manipulating said bottom of said facial ironer over the prepared surface of the face area of the subject.
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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) | 1991-11-29 | 1992-05-30 | 1992-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-11-29 | 1996-05-30 | 1996-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-11-29 | 2000-05-30 | 2000-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |