US4911544A
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Skin condition analyzer for cosmetologists
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-10-06
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Granted: 1990-03-27
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Expires: 2008-10-06
Abstract
Abstract A device for cosmetic, dermatological and aesthetic analysis of a subject's face for use in beauty salons, cosmetic counters and the like, having a shade with first and second ends, the first end adapted to surround the subject's face, blocking ambient light from the subject's face, a concave mirror disposed at the second end of the shade at a position to magnify the subject's face, the subject's face being viewable by the subject, one or more light sources arrayed within the shade, and means for the operator of the device to view the subject's face while the device is in operation.
Inventors
- 👤 John P. Walsh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 10:57
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/44; A61B5/441; A61B5/445; A45; A45D; A45D44/00; A45D44/005; A61B5/0059; A61B5/446; G; G02; G02B; G02B27/00; G02B27/02; G02B27/022; G02B27/024
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A device used by an operator for cosmetic, dermatological and aesthetic analysis of a subject's face for use in beauty salons, cosmetic counters and the like, comprising: shade means having first and second ends, said first end adapted to surround the subject's face, blocking ambient light from said face; a concave mirror disposed at the second end of said shade means at a position to magnify the subject's face, the subject's face being viewable by the subject; one or more light sources producing light arrayed within said shade means; means for the operator of said device to view the subject's face while the device is in operation and the subject's face is at the first end of said shade means; camera means having film sensitive to the light utilized; and means to aim said camera at said subject's face within said shade means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
143 words
A device used by an operator for cosmetic, dermatological and aesthetic analysis of a subject's face for use in beauty salons, cosmetic counters and the like, comprising: shade means having first and second ends, said first end adapted to surround the subject's face, blocking ambient light from said face; a concave mirror disposed at the second end of said shade means at a position to magnify the subject's face, the subject's face being viewable by the subject; one or more light sources producing light arrayed within said shade means; means for the operator of said device to view the subject's face while the device is in operation and the subject's face is at the first end of said shade means; camera means having film sensitive to the light utilized; and means to aim said camera at said subject's face within said shade means.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
141 words
A device used by an operator for cosmetic, dermatological and aesthetic analysis of a subject's face for use in beauty salons, cosmetic counters and the like, comprising: shade means having first and second ends, said first end adapted to surround the subject's face, blocking ambient light from said face; a concave mirror disposed at the second end of said shade means at a position to magnify the subject's face, the subject's face being viewable by the subject; one or more light sources producing light arrayed within said shade means; means for the operator of said device to view the subject's face while the device is in operation and the subject's face is at the first end of said shade means; and wherein said light source includes a light source producing infrared light and a light source producing long wave ultraviolet light.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
141 words
A device used by an operator for cosmetic, dermatological and aesthetic analysis of a subject's face for use in beauty salons, cosmetic counters and the like, comprising: shade means having first and second ends, said first end adapted to surround the subject's face, blocking ambient light from said face; a concave mirror disposed at the second end of said shade means at a position to magnify the subject's face, the subject's face being viewable by the subject; one or more light sources producing light arrayed within said shade means; means for the operator of said device to view the subject's face while the device is in operation and the subject's face is at the first end of said shade means; and wherein said light source includes a light source producing infrared light and a light source producing long wave ultraviolet light.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 2 further including camera means having film sensitive to the light utilized and means to aim said camera at said subject's face within said shade means.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
151 words
A device used by an operator for cosmetic, dermatological and aesthetic analysis of a subject's face for use in beauty salons, cosmetic counters and the like, comprising: a casing having a closed first end and an open second end; a mirror disposed at the first end of said casing, said second end of said casing adapted to receive said subject; a curtain attached to said casing and extending around said subject to block ambient light from entering said casing; one or more light sources disposed in said casing at said first end adapted to shine light on said subject; means for an operator of said device to view the subject's face while the device is in operation; wherein said device's light source produces long range ultraviolet light waves; a camera aperture defined in the first end of said casing; and a camera affixed over said camera aperture to photograph said subject.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
151 words
A device used by an operator for cosmetic, dermatological and aesthetic analysis of a subject's face for use in beauty salons, cosmetic counters and the like, comprising: a casing having a closed first end and an open second end; a mirror disposed at the first end of said casing, said second end of said casing adapted to receive said subject; a curtain attached to said casing and extending around said subject to block ambient light from entering said casing; one or more light sources disposed in said casing at said first end adapted to shine light on said subject; means for an operator of said device to view the subject's face while the device is in operation; wherein said device's light source produces long range ultraviolet light waves; a camera aperture defined in the first end of said casing; and a camera affixed over said camera aperture to photograph said subject.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
187 words
A device used by an operator for cosmetic, dermatological and aesthetic analysis of a subject's face for use in beauty salons, cosmetic counters and the like, comprising: shade means having first and second ends, said first end adapted to surround the subject's face, blocking ambient light from said face; a concave mirror having a front and rear disposed at the second end of said shade means at a position to magnify the subject's face, the subject's face being viewable by the subject from the front of said mirror; one or more light sources arrayed within said shade means; means for the operator of said device to view the subject's face while the device is in operation and the subject's face is at the first end of said shade means; wherein said concave mirror is semi-silvered to allow the operator to view the subject's face directly through said mirror from the rear; second shade means surrounding the rear of said concave mirror; and an aperture defined in said second shade means through which to view the rear of said concave mirror and the subject's face through said mirror.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
187 words
A device used by an operator for cosmetic, dermatological and aesthetic analysis of a subject's face for use in beauty salons, cosmetic counters and the like, comprising: shade means having first and second ends, said first end adapted to surround the subject's face, blocking ambient light from said face; a concave mirror having a front and rear disposed at the second end of said shade means at a position to magnify the subject's face, the subject's face being viewable by the subject from the front of said mirror; one or more light sources arrayed within said shade means; means for the operator of said device to view the subject's face while the device is in operation and the subject's face is at the first end of said shade means; wherein said concave mirror is semi-silvered to allow the operator to view the subject's face directly through said mirror from the rear; second shade means surrounding the rear of said concave mirror; and an aperture defined in said second shade means through which to view the rear of said concave mirror and the subject's face through said mirror.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 5 wherein a magnifying lens is positioned in said aperture in said second shade means to magnify the subject's face.
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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) | 1993-03-26 | 1993-09-25 | 1994-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-03-26 | 1997-09-25 | 1998-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-03-26 | 2001-09-25 | 2002-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |