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Reflection aid

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-05-16
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Granted: 1993-07-20
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Expires: 2010-05-16
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Abstract

Abstract The invention relates to a reflection aid (1) intended to increase the ability of users to see, without the inconvenience of spectacles, for example when applying a make-up, which comprises an optical lens (3) capable of attachment to a mirror (4) of the kind in question by means of a fastening device (5). Said lens (3) is attached to the mirror attachment device (5) in such a way that the lens (3), when in the position (A) ready for use, can be set to the desired distance (L) from the mirror (4).

Inventors

  • 👤 Anders Gustafsson
  • 👤 Anders Bjorck

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-08 13:21
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C3/00; G02C3/04; G02C5/00; G02C5/001; G02C5/005; G02C7/00; G02C7/14

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim 158 words
A reflection aid intended to improve the ability of users to see, without the inconvenience of spectacles, which comprises: an optical lens which is attachable to a mirror by means of a fastening device wherein said fastening device is capable of attachment to and removal from said mirror; a plurality of arms which are pivotally attached to one another via articulated links so that said arms are capable of angular adjustment relative to one another laterally and are moveable between a retracted storage position and an extended position so that said lens can be set to a desired distance from said mirror; at least one of said arms is pivotally connected via an articulation to said fastening device for attachment to and removal from said mirror; an attachment for supporting said optical lens is arranged on one of said pivotally mounted arms, said attachment is in the form of a hook which is pivotally attached to said arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 158 words
A reflection aid intended to improve the ability of users to see, without the inconvenience of spectacles, which comprises: an optical lens which is attachable to a mirror by means of a fastening device wherein said fastening device is capable of attachment to and removal from said mirror; a plurality of arms which are pivotally attached to one another via articulated links so that said arms are capable of angular adjustment relative to one another laterally and are moveable between a retracted storage position and an extended position so that said lens can be set to a desired distance from said mirror; at least one of said arms is pivotally connected via an articulation to said fastening device for attachment to and removal from said mirror; an attachment for supporting said optical lens is arranged on one of said pivotally mounted arms, said attachment is in the form of a hook which is pivotally attached to said arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 193 words
A reflection aid intended to improve the ability of users to use, without the inconvenience of spectacles, which comprises: an optical lens which is attachable to a mirror by means of a fastening device wherein said fastening device is capable of attachment to and removal from said mirror; a plurality of arms which are pivotally attached to one another via articulated links so that said arms are capable of angular adjustment relative to one another laterally and are moveable between a retracted storage position and an extended position so that said lens can be set to a desired distance from said mirror; at least one of said arms is pivotally connected via an articulation to said fastening device for attachment to and removal from said mirror; an attachment for supporting said optical lens is arranged on one of said pivotally mounted arms, said attachment is in the form of a hook which is pivotally attached to said arm, and further wherein an optical lens is arranged to be accommodated by said attachment hook by means of an associated bearing shaft, said lens is pivotable between an extended position and a retracted storage position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 193 words
A reflection aid intended to improve the ability of users to use, without the inconvenience of spectacles, which comprises: an optical lens which is attachable to a mirror by means of a fastening device wherein said fastening device is capable of attachment to and removal from said mirror; a plurality of arms which are pivotally attached to one another via articulated links so that said arms are capable of angular adjustment relative to one another laterally and are moveable between a retracted storage position and an extended position so that said lens can be set to a desired distance from said mirror; at least one of said arms is pivotally connected via an articulation to said fastening device for attachment to and removal from said mirror; an attachment for supporting said optical lens is arranged on one of said pivotally mounted arms, said attachment is in the form of a hook which is pivotally attached to said arm, and further wherein an optical lens is arranged to be accommodated by said attachment hook by means of an associated bearing shaft, said lens is pivotable between an extended position and a retracted storage position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 21 words
The reflection aid in any one of claims 1 or 2 wherein said mirror attachment device comprises: a suction plug arrangement.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 55 words
The reflection aid of claim 3, wherein said suction plug arrangement is supported by a plug attachment, which exhibits a support component capable of being place against a mirror, and further wherein at least one of said arms is connected to said plug attachment between an accommodating opening of said plug and said support component.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 63 words
The reflection aid of claim 1, wherein said fastening device and said lens are situated on a top side of said arms, when said aid is held in a storage position and with said fastening device on said top side of said arms and with said lens on a bottom side of said arms when said aid is held in said extended position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 51 words
The reflection aid of claim 1, wherein said articulated links are in the form of rivets, which are accommodated by bearing holes in a corresponding articulation, in such a way that they extend along one another so that said arms can be set at an angle laterally relative to one another.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 33 words
The reflection aid of claim 6, wherein said articulation for at least one of said arms and a plug attachment are situated between a component resting against a mirror and a plug attachment.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 63 words
The reflection aid of claim 2, wherein said fastening device and said lens are situated on a top side of said arms, when said aid is held in a storage position and with said fastening device on said top side of said arms and with said lens on a bottom side of said arms when said aid is held in said extended position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 51 words
The reflection aid of claim 2, wherein said articulated links are in the form of rivets, which are accommodated by bearing holes in a corresponding articulation, in such a way that they extend along one another so that said arms can be set at an angle laterally relative to one another.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 33 words
The reflection aid of claim 9, wherein said articulation for at least one of said arms and a plug attachment are situated between a component resting against a mirror and a plug attachment.

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