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Multiple three dimensional facial display system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-08-23
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Granted: 1992-02-25
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Expires: 2009-08-23
Abstract
Abstract A mutable three-dimensional facial display system is provided, constructed with a plurality of molded components constructed of a rubbery polymer or plastic material, and chosen to resemble the texture of human skin. Each component includes at least one defined structural edge which mates with adjacent components. Various alternatively shaped components are provided for each primary region of the facial display, so that seven classic face shapes and numerous hybrid variations thereof may be recreated.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeanie R. Narlo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:18
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B23/00; G09B23/28; G09B23/30; G09B23/34; G09B19/00; G09B19/0076
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A three-dimensional facial display system for selectively creating any one of at least seven classic face shapes, each of which is characterized by a distinctive bone structure, and each of which is divided into regions including at least forehead, cheeks and jawbones regions, the system comprising: a self supporting skill base provided with a contoured support surface; a plurality of three dimensional facial display components corresponding to at least said forehead, cheeks and jawbones regions, each component having a front surface, rear surface and peripheral side edge, and wherein the rear surface of each of said forehead, cheeks and jawbones components is adapted to be supported directly on said contoured support surface, such that said support surface underlies each of said components, wherein said peripheral side edge of each of said components is complimentary to the peripheral side edges of adjacent components when mounted on said skull base, and wherein a sufficient number of said components are alternatively shaped and interchangeable so as to enable the formation of any one of said at least seven classic face shapes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A three-dimensional facial display system for selectively creating any one of at least seven classic face shapes, each of which is characterized by a distinctive bone structure, and each of which is divided into regions including at least forehead, cheeks and jawbones regions, the system comprising: a self supporting skill base provided with a contoured support surface; a plurality of three dimensional facial display components corresponding to at least said forehead, cheeks and jawbones regions, each component having a front surface, rear surface and peripheral side edge, and wherein the rear surface of each of said forehead, cheeks and jawbones components is adapted to be supported directly on said contoured support surface, such that said support surface underlies each of said components, wherein said peripheral side edge of each of said components is complimentary to the peripheral side edges of adjacent components when mounted on said skull base, and wherein a sufficient number of said components are alternatively shaped and interchangeable so as to enable the formation of any one of said at least seven classic face shapes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The facial display system as defined in claim 1, wherein each of said plurality of face shapes is further divided into additional regions including temples, eyes, nose, and mouth and wherein alternative components are provided for each of said additional regions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The facial display system as defined in claim 2 wherein each of the alternative temples components are of one-piece construction, respectively.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The facial display system as defined in claim 2, wherein each of the alternative jawlines components are of one-piece construction, respectively.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The facial display system as defined in claim 2 wherein each of the alternative eyes components are of one-piece construction, respectively.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The facial display system as defined in claim 1 wherein said at least seven classic face shapes comprise round, oval, square, oblong, triangle, inverted triangle and diamond.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The facial display system as defined in claim 6 wherein at least some of said forehead, temples, cheeks and jawline components are common to more than one of the said at least seven classic face shapes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The facial display system as defined in claim 7 wherein said system comprises two alternative forehead components, five alternative temples components, six alternative eyes components, three alternative cheeks components, and five jawlines components.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The facial display system as defined in claim 8 and further including six alternative nose components, six alternative eyes components, four alternative mouth components and four sets of eyebrow components.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The facial display system as defined in claim 1 and wherein each of said components is constructed of a rubbery polymer.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The facial display system according to claim 10 wherein said rubbery polymer comprises silicone rubber.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
The facial display system defined in claim 1 wherein at least some said components are provided with projections adapted for insertion into one or more corresponding openings or depressions provided in said skull base.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
50 words
A facial display system as defined in claim 7 wherein peripheral side edges of alternative components for any one of said regions are substantially identical, so that substantially all of the components are interchangeable, thereby enabling the creation of hybrid facial displays in addition to the seven classic face shapes.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
114 words
A three dimensional facial display system comprising: a self supporting skull base having a general shape of a human head, and including a forward facial portion and a rearward portion, said forward facial portion being offset from said rearward portion by wall means, and said forward facial portion formed with a contoured support surface; a plurality of three dimensional facial display components, each of which has a front surface and a back surface, the back surfaces of at least some of said components adapted for mounting directly on said forward facial portion, and the back surfaces of other of said components adapted for at least partial mounting on underlying recessed portions of adjacent components.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
114 words
A three dimensional facial display system comprising: a self supporting skull base having a general shape of a human head, and including a forward facial portion and a rearward portion, said forward facial portion being offset from said rearward portion by wall means, and said forward facial portion formed with a contoured support surface; a plurality of three dimensional facial display components, each of which has a front surface and a back surface, the back surfaces of at least some of said components adapted for mounting directly on said forward facial portion, and the back surfaces of other of said components adapted for at least partial mounting on underlying recessed portions of adjacent components.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
70 words
The three dimensional facial system of claim 14 and wherein a plurality of said components are provided which correspond to various regions of the face including forehead, temples, eyes, cheeks, nose, mouth and jawlines; and further wherein sufficient components are provided for alternative and interchangeable mounting on said skull base to enable the creation of at least seven face shapes including round, oval, square, oblong, triangle, inverted triangle and diamond.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
22 words
The facial display system of claim 15 wherein each eyes component includes a recessed connecting portion for partially supporting a nose component.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
22 words
The facial display system of claim 15 wherein each cheeks component includes a recessed connecting portion for partially supporting a nose component.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
20 words
The facial display system of claim 15 wherein each jawlines component includes a recessed surface for supporting a mouth component.
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