US4828116A
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Kit and process for use in making a representation of a selected portion of a person's body
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-02-01
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Granted: 1989-05-09
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Expires: 2008-02-01
Abstract
Abstract A kit and a process for making a representative reproduction of a portion of the body of a person in a selected orientation wherein the kit includes a supply of impression material, a mold-defining cavity member, which may be in two parts, and a supply of plaster so that, the impression material, when combined with water, may be first positioned in the cavity of the mold, an impression made, after the selected body portion has been removed from the cavity, a mix of the plaster and water may be placed in the impression made in the material in the cavity allowed to set and then removed as a product representative of the body portion being reproduced.
Inventors
- 👤 Jose N. Garcia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:54
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44D; B44D3/00; B44D3/04; B44C; B44C3/00; B44C3/04; B44C3/042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A kit for use in making impressions of a portion of the exterior of the body of a person with the body portion in a selected orientation, which kit comprises: a container of about 16 inches in length, 8 inches in width and about 6 inches in height, and wherein the container includes therein: a cavity defining molding tray means into which the mixture of water and impression material is to be placed, and a vessel containing plaster material to be mixed with water to be poured into the impression material after an impression has been made in it of a selected body portion of a person in a desired orientation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A kit for use in making impressions of a portion of the exterior of the body of a person with the body portion in a selected orientation, which kit comprises: a container of about 16 inches in length, 8 inches in width and about 6 inches in height, and wherein the container includes therein: a cavity defining molding tray means into which the mixture of water and impression material is to be placed, and a vessel containing plaster material to be mixed with water to be poured into the impression material after an impression has been made in it of a selected body portion of a person in a desired orientation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The kit as set forth in claim 1 wherein said tray is of disposable material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The kit as set forth in claim 1 wherein said tray means includes an opening therethrough and said kit includes a straw sized for snug receipt in the opening for breathing by a person when an impression is being made of the face of that person.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A kit as set forth in claim 1 wherein said kit includes a mixing container for use in mixing the impression material with water.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The kit as set forth in claim 1 wherein said impression material is composed of "alginate."
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The kit as set forth in claim 1 wherein said container includes a supply of flesh colored paint.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The kit as set forth in claim 1 wherein said tray means includes a first and a second tray portion for sandwiching the tray portions about a selected body portion of a person in a selected orientation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The kit as set forth in claim 1 wherein the tray portion includes stand portion and means for holding the tray portions together.
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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) | 1992-05-08 | 1992-11-07 | 1993-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-05-08 | 1996-11-07 | 1997-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-05-08 | 2000-11-07 | 2001-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |