US5359461A
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Portable cosmetic mirror apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-07-28
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Granted: 1994-10-25
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Expires: 2013-07-28
Abstract
Abstract A portable cosmetic mirror which includes a stand that may be adjusted to various heights for allowing a user to accurately position the mirror such that both hands may be utilized for cosmetic application, hairstyling, or the like. Alternate embodiments of the apparatus further include a hair dryer holding assembly for positioning a hair dryer for hands-free use with the mirror and a magnification assembly in which a magnifying lens is removably positioned upon the mirror.
Inventors
- 👤 Virginia Rice
- 👤 Maybelle I. Gailas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:45
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D20/00; A45D20/04; A45D20/08; A45D20/10; A45D20/12; A45D42/00; A45D42/08; A45D42/16; A45D44/00; A45D44/02; A45D44/04; A45D2020/126
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A new portable cosmetic mirror apparatus comprising: a stand comprising a telescoping pole means having a base means for supporting said telescoping pole means in a substantially vertical orientation, said base means being coupled to a lower end of said telescoping pole means, said telescoping pole means being operable to be extended to various heights; a mirror pivotally coupled to a top end of said telescoping pole means; a magnification means pivotally coupled to said mirror for selectively magnifying said mirror; and, a holding means pivotally coupled to a portion of said telescoping pole means for releasably holding a hair appliance proximal said mirror.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A new portable cosmetic mirror apparatus comprising: a stand comprising a telescoping pole means having a base means for supporting said telescoping pole means in a substantially vertical orientation, said base means being coupled to a lower end of said telescoping pole means, said telescoping pole means being operable to be extended to various heights; a mirror pivotally coupled to a top end of said telescoping pole means; a magnification means pivotally coupled to said mirror for selectively magnifying said mirror; and, a holding means pivotally coupled to a portion of said telescoping pole means for releasably holding a hair appliance proximal said mirror.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The portable mirror apparatus of claim 1, wherein said telescoping pole means comprises an upper member slidably disposed within a medial member, said medial member being slidably disposed within a lower member, said lower member being coupled to said base means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
The portable mirror apparatus of claim 2, wherein said base means comprises a slider positioned upon an exterior of said lower member, an end cap secured to a lower end of said lower member, a plurality of legs pivotally coupled to said slider in a spaced relationship theraround, and a plurality of supporting arms each pivotally coupled to both said end cap and one of said plurality of legs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
202 words
A new portable cosmetic mirror apparatus comprising: a stand comprising a telescoping pole means for extending to various heights and a base means for supporting said telescoping pole means in a substantially vertical orientation, said telescoping pole means comprising an upper member slidably disposed within a medial member, said medial member being slidably disposed within a lower member, with said lower member being coupled to said base means, and a locking means for selectively retaining said upper member relative to said medial member and said medial member relative to said lower member, said base means comprising a slider positioned upon an exterior of said lower member, an end cap secured to a lower end of said lower member, a plurality of legs pivotally coupled to said slider in a spaced relationship theraround, and a plurality of supporting arms each pivotally coupled to both said end cap and one of said plurality of legs; a mirror pivotally coupled to a top end of said telescoping pole means; a magnification means pivotally coupled to said mirror for selectively magnifying said mirror; and, a holding means pivotally coupled to a portion of said telescoping pole means to releasably holding a hair appliance proximal said mirror.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
202 words
A new portable cosmetic mirror apparatus comprising: a stand comprising a telescoping pole means for extending to various heights and a base means for supporting said telescoping pole means in a substantially vertical orientation, said telescoping pole means comprising an upper member slidably disposed within a medial member, said medial member being slidably disposed within a lower member, with said lower member being coupled to said base means, and a locking means for selectively retaining said upper member relative to said medial member and said medial member relative to said lower member, said base means comprising a slider positioned upon an exterior of said lower member, an end cap secured to a lower end of said lower member, a plurality of legs pivotally coupled to said slider in a spaced relationship theraround, and a plurality of supporting arms each pivotally coupled to both said end cap and one of said plurality of legs; a mirror pivotally coupled to a top end of said telescoping pole means; a magnification means pivotally coupled to said mirror for selectively magnifying said mirror; and, a holding means pivotally coupled to a portion of said telescoping pole means to releasably holding a hair appliance proximal said mirror.
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