US5313316A
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Mirror and caddy for use in showers
Assignee: Tortoise Products Inc
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Filing: 1992-11-23
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Granted: 1994-05-17
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Expires: 2012-11-23
Abstract
Abstract A mirror for use in a steamy environment such as a shower stall. The mirror has a recess for holding a cylindrical can of shaving cream while exposing half of the can for easy grasping. Either a magnet or straps may be used to hold the can in the recess. A water channel has a push button valve for controlling water flow. The stream of flowing water equalizes the temperature of the mirror with the surrounding environment. A fitting at the bottom of the mirror may be turned in order to direct a stream of water in any suitable direction to wash away shaving debris from a razor. The water supply for the mirror may be obtained from an existing shower head supply pipe and may be diverted exclusively to the mirror, so that when the mirror is in use, water flows only when requested by the user.
Inventors
- 👤 Gregory M. Davidge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:19
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B7/00; G02B7/18; G02B7/181; G02B7/1815; A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/02; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/28; A47K3/281
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
A mirror and caddy for use in steamy environments, said mirror and caddy comprising: a mirror and a frame surrounding said mirror, said frame having a channel for receiving water, conveying said water past said mirror, and exiting said water from said frame, said channel having an inlet near the top of said frame and an exit near the bottom of said frame; said channel having means for directing a stream of water onto a surface of a mirror in order to equalize the temperature of said mirror with the temperature of the surroundings; stream diverting means at the channel exit for directing water leaving said channel in a selected direction; said frame having a recess in which a can may set with a portion of the can projecting outwardly from the frame for easy grasping; a shelf on the bottom of said mirror, said shelf having an area formed thereon to fit into said frame recess in order to receive and support a portion of a surface of said can, and to receive a hanging razor; and holding means for securing said can while it is disposed in said recess.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
A mirror and caddy for use in steamy environments, said mirror and caddy comprising: a mirror and a frame surrounding said mirror, said frame having a channel for receiving water, conveying said water past said mirror, and exiting said water from said frame, said channel having an inlet near the top of said frame and an exit near the bottom of said frame; said channel having means for directing a stream of water onto a surface of a mirror in order to equalize the temperature of said mirror with the temperature of the surroundings; stream diverting means at the channel exit for directing water leaving said channel in a selected direction; said frame having a recess in which a can may set with a portion of the can projecting outwardly from the frame for easy grasping; a shelf on the bottom of said mirror, said shelf having an area formed thereon to fit into said frame recess in order to receive and support a portion of a surface of said can, and to receive a hanging razor; and holding means for securing said can while it is disposed in said recess.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The mirror and caddy of claim 1 and means on said frame for hanging two razors on said shelf.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The mirror and caddy of claim 1 and means for coupling said channel to a plumbing pipe associated with a shower head.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The mirror and caddy of claim 3 and push button means on said frame for delivering water from said plumbing pipe, through said channel and out said means for directing a stream of water onto said mirror and out an exit of said frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The mirror and caddy of claim 4 and means for diverting a stream of water exiting said channel to a direction convenient to the user.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
156 words
A mirror and caddy for use in steamy environments, said mirror and caddy comprising: a mirror and a frame surrounding said mirror, said frame having a channel for receiving water, conveying said water past said mirror, and exiting said water from said frame; said channel having means for directing a stream of water onto a surface of a mirror in order to equalize the temperature of said mirror with the temperature of the surroundings; said frame having a recess in which a can may set with a portion of the can projecting outwardly from the frame for easy grasping; a shelf on the bottom of said mirror, said shelf having an area formed thereon to fit into said frame recess in order to receive and support a portion of a surface of said can, and to receive a hanging razor; and a magnet in said frame adjacent said can for securing said can in said recess.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
156 words
A mirror and caddy for use in steamy environments, said mirror and caddy comprising: a mirror and a frame surrounding said mirror, said frame having a channel for receiving water, conveying said water past said mirror, and exiting said water from said frame; said channel having means for directing a stream of water onto a surface of a mirror in order to equalize the temperature of said mirror with the temperature of the surroundings; said frame having a recess in which a can may set with a portion of the can projecting outwardly from the frame for easy grasping; a shelf on the bottom of said mirror, said shelf having an area formed thereon to fit into said frame recess in order to receive and support a portion of a surface of said can, and to receive a hanging razor; and a magnet in said frame adjacent said can for securing said can in said recess.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
160 words
A mirror and caddy for use in steamy environments, said mirror and caddy comprising: a mirror and a frame surrounding said mirror, said frame having a channel for receiving water, conveying said water past said mirror, and exiting said water from said frame; said channel having means for directing a stream of water onto a surface of a mirror in order to equalize the temperature of said mirror with the temperature of the surroundings; said frame having a recess in which a can may set with a portion of the can projecting outwardly from the frame for easy grasping; a shelf on the bottom of said mirror, said shelf having an arc formed thereon to fit into said frame recess in order to receive and support a portion of a surface of said can, and to receive a hanging razor; and a strap having fastening means fitting around a can on said shelf for securing said can in said recess.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
160 words
A mirror and caddy for use in steamy environments, said mirror and caddy comprising: a mirror and a frame surrounding said mirror, said frame having a channel for receiving water, conveying said water past said mirror, and exiting said water from said frame; said channel having means for directing a stream of water onto a surface of a mirror in order to equalize the temperature of said mirror with the temperature of the surroundings; said frame having a recess in which a can may set with a portion of the can projecting outwardly from the frame for easy grasping; a shelf on the bottom of said mirror, said shelf having an arc formed thereon to fit into said frame recess in order to receive and support a portion of a surface of said can, and to receive a hanging razor; and a strap having fastening means fitting around a can on said shelf for securing said can in said recess.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The mirror and caddy of one of the claim 6 or 7 and a raised dome on said shelf for receiving and engaging a rim on the bottom of said can.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
133 words
A mirror comprising a frame having a vertically extending semi-cylindrical recess for receiving approximately half of a cylindrical can while exposing the remaining approximately half of the can for easy grasping; means at the bottom of said recess for supporting the weight of said can, means for capturing said can while supported in said recess; a water channel extending from an inlet near the top of said frame, and around said frame to an exit location of said frame near the bottom of said frame, at least one exit between said inlet and said exit of said frame for spraying water onto said mirror for equalizing the temperature thereof to the surrounding environment; and stream diverting means near the bottom of said frame for directing water leaving said channel in a selected direction.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
133 words
A mirror comprising a frame having a vertically extending semi-cylindrical recess for receiving approximately half of a cylindrical can while exposing the remaining approximately half of the can for easy grasping; means at the bottom of said recess for supporting the weight of said can, means for capturing said can while supported in said recess; a water channel extending from an inlet near the top of said frame, and around said frame to an exit location of said frame near the bottom of said frame, at least one exit between said inlet and said exit of said frame for spraying water onto said mirror for equalizing the temperature thereof to the surrounding environment; and stream diverting means near the bottom of said frame for directing water leaving said channel in a selected direction.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
40 words
The mirror of claim 9 wherein said stream diverting means comprises a tube having an annular enlargement and a complimentary annular recess is provided in said channel for receiving said annular enlargement and providing a rotary mount for said tube.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
40 words
The mirror of claim 10 and a push button valve in said channel and positioned between said inlet location and said exit near the bottom of said frame, said push button valve admitting a stream of water into said channel.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
The mirror of claim 11 and means for hanging at least one razor from said frame.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
The mirror of claim 11 and means for hanging two razors from said frame.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
46 words
The mirror of any one of the claims 9, 10, 11 or 12 wherein said capture means comprises a magnet built into said frame and said can supporting means comprises a shelf having a dome for circumferentially holding a rim on the bottom of said can.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
109 words
A frame comprising a water channel in said frame extending from an inlet to an outlet and surrounding at least part of said frame, a valve in said channel for controlling the flow of water therethrough, a mirror in said frame and positioned to receive a spray of water for heating a surface of said mirror to the temperature of said water, a semi-cylindrical recess in said frame for receiving one half of a cylindrical can holding means for securing said can in said recess while enabling an easy grasping and removal of said can from said recess, and means on said frame for supporting at least one razor.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
109 words
A frame comprising a water channel in said frame extending from an inlet to an outlet and surrounding at least part of said frame, a valve in said channel for controlling the flow of water therethrough, a mirror in said frame and positioned to receive a spray of water for heating a surface of said mirror to the temperature of said water, a semi-cylindrical recess in said frame for receiving one half of a cylindrical can holding means for securing said can in said recess while enabling an easy grasping and removal of said can from said recess, and means on said frame for supporting at least one razor.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
108 words
A mirror and caddy comprising: a mirror and a frame at least partially surrounding said mirror; a water channel in said frame extending from an inlet to an outlet, said channel surrounding at least part of said mirror; means in said water channel for spraying water onto said mirror in order to equalize the temperature of said mirror to the surrounding environment; means located at the inlet of said channel for admitting water into said channel; stream diverting means at the outlet of said channel for directing water leaving said channel in a selected direction; and a recess formed in said frame in which a can may set.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
108 words
A mirror and caddy comprising: a mirror and a frame at least partially surrounding said mirror; a water channel in said frame extending from an inlet to an outlet, said channel surrounding at least part of said mirror; means in said water channel for spraying water onto said mirror in order to equalize the temperature of said mirror to the surrounding environment; means located at the inlet of said channel for admitting water into said channel; stream diverting means at the outlet of said channel for directing water leaving said channel in a selected direction; and a recess formed in said frame in which a can may set.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
33 words
The mirror and caddy of claim 16 wherein said recess is formed so that a protion of said can which is set in the recess projects outwardly from said frame for easy grasping.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
17 words
The mirror and caddy of claim 16 including holding means for securing said can in said recess.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
23 words
The mirror and caddy of claim 16 wherein a raised dome is formed in said recess for engaging the bottom of said can.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
17 words
The mirror and caddy of claim 16 including means for coupling said channel to a shower head.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
21 words
The mirror and caddy of claim 16 wherein water from said channel is sprayed onto the front surface of said mirror.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
18 words
The mirror and caddy of claim 16 including means on said frame for supporting at least one razor.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1997-05-16 | 1997-11-15 | 1998-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-05-16 | 2001-11-15 | 2002-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-05-16 | 2005-11-15 | 2006-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |