US4856520A
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Tanner's platform
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-03-10
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Granted: 1989-08-15
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Expires: 2008-03-10
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for safe and even tanning of a tanner comprises a disc shaped bed rotatably supported upon a disc shaped base. A drive system is adapted to rotate the bed with respect to the base at a predetermined rate such that a tanner lying on the bed beneath the source of tanning radiation receives uniform exposure. A reflector attached to the periphery of the bed reflects tanning radiation toward the sides of a tanner lying on the bed and an alarm responsive to the rotation of the bed produces an audible attention signal upon the completion of a predetermined number of rotations of the bed.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald G. Bilicki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 04:59
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C19/00; A47C1/00; A47C1/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
An apparatus for safe and even tanning of a tanner comprising disk-shaped first means for supporting the tanner in a generally horizontal position beneath a source of tanning radiation, a base member for supporting said first means, drive means for rotating said first means at a predetermined angular rate with respect to said base member, radiation reflecting means for reflecting tanning radiation in a direction generally toward the central portion of said first means, and signaling means adapted to produce an attention signal in response to a predetermined number of complete rotations of said first means relative to said base, said radiation reflecting means comprising an inverted substantially frustroconical radiation reflector releasibly attached to the peripheral portion of said first means and a reflective pad positioned at least partially to cover the central portion of said first means, said radiation reflector extending upwardly and outwardly from the periphery of said first means whereby radiation incident on the apparatus is reflected by the reflector and reflective pad in a direction generally toward a tanner supported on said first means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
178 words
An apparatus for safe and even tanning of a tanner comprising disk-shaped first means for supporting the tanner in a generally horizontal position beneath a source of tanning radiation, a base member for supporting said first means, drive means for rotating said first means at a predetermined angular rate with respect to said base member, radiation reflecting means for reflecting tanning radiation in a direction generally toward the central portion of said first means, and signaling means adapted to produce an attention signal in response to a predetermined number of complete rotations of said first means relative to said base, said radiation reflecting means comprising an inverted substantially frustroconical radiation reflector releasibly attached to the peripheral portion of said first means and a reflective pad positioned at least partially to cover the central portion of said first means, said radiation reflector extending upwardly and outwardly from the periphery of said first means whereby radiation incident on the apparatus is reflected by the reflector and reflective pad in a direction generally toward a tanner supported on said first means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said reflector extends upwardly at an angle in the range of 130 to 140 degrees with respect to the surface of said first means.
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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) | 1992-08-14 | 1993-02-13 | 1993-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-08-14 | 1997-02-13 | 1997-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-08-14 | 2001-02-13 | 2001-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |