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Portable condensation-free shower mirror
Assignee: SHOWER TEK Inc
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Filing: 1993-10-14
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Granted: 1995-05-16
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Expires: 2013-10-14
Abstract
Abstract A condensation-free shower mirror includes a housing (11) holding a mirror (10) and a urethane water container (18). The water container, which is substantially the same size and shape as the mirror, is fitted against the back side of the mirror. The water container is fitted with a filling-cap assembly (12) to allow a water-tight seal. Two suction cups (14) extending from the back side of the housing allows the shower mirror to be easily mounted against a shower stall or a wall mirror. When the container is filled with hot water, it heats the mirror above the dew point of water, so that the mirror will remain condensation-free in a steamy environment. Because the shower mirror can be filled with hot tap water, it is portable so that it can be conveniently used in any bathroom.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas R. Christianson
- 👤 Jeanne L. Christianson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-05 08:32
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D42/00; A45D42/08; A45D42/14; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S383/00; Y10S383/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A mirror apparatus, comprising: a mirror having front and rear surfaces, said front surface being a reflecting surface, and a water container including a front wall and a back wall, said front wall being in substantial contact with said rear surface of said mirror so that said front wall separates contents of said water container from said rear surface of said mirror, said water container comprising a flexible bladder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A mirror apparatus, comprising: a mirror having front and rear surfaces, said front surface being a reflecting surface, and a water container including a front wall and a back wall, said front wall being in substantial contact with said rear surface of said mirror so that said front wall separates contents of said water container from said rear surface of said mirror, said water container comprising a flexible bladder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The mirror apparatus of claim 1 wherein said flexible bladder is made of vinyl rubber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The mirror apparatus of claim 1, further including a housing for receiving said mirror and said water container, said housing including a generally ring-shaped front frame and a generally disk-shaped back plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The mirror apparatus of claim 3 wherein said housing includes an integral receptacle for receiving and hanging a razor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The mirror apparatus of claim 1, further including attaching means for attaching said mirror apparatus onto a vertical surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The mirror apparatus of claim 5 wherein said attaching means comprises a suction cup.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The mirror apparatus of claim 1, further including a filling-cap assembly attached to said water container for allowing the filling and sealing of said water container.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
114 words
A portable mirror apparatus for use in a bathroom, shower, or other steamy environment, comprising: a mirror having from and rear surfaces, said front surface being a reflecting surface, a water container including a front wall and a back wall, said front wall being in substantial contact with said rear surface of said mirror so that said front wall separates contents of said water container from said rear surface of said mirror, a filling-cap assembly attached to said water container for allowing the filling and sealing of said water container, and temporary attaching means for releasably attaching said mirror apparatus onto a vertical surface in said bathroom, said water container comprising a flexible bladder.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
114 words
A portable mirror apparatus for use in a bathroom, shower, or other steamy environment, comprising: a mirror having from and rear surfaces, said front surface being a reflecting surface, a water container including a front wall and a back wall, said front wall being in substantial contact with said rear surface of said mirror so that said front wall separates contents of said water container from said rear surface of said mirror, a filling-cap assembly attached to said water container for allowing the filling and sealing of said water container, and temporary attaching means for releasably attaching said mirror apparatus onto a vertical surface in said bathroom, said water container comprising a flexible bladder.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The mirror apparatus of claim 8 wherein said flexible bladder is made of vinyl rubber.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
The mirror apparatus of claim 8, further including a housing for receiving said mirror and said water container, said housing including a generally ring-shaped front frame and a generally disk-shaped back plate.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The mirror apparatus of claim 10 wherein said housing includes an integral receptacle for receiving and hanging a razor.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The mirror apparatus of claim 8 wherein said temporary attaching means comprises a suction cup.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
33 words
The mirror apparatus of claim 8 wherein said filling cap assembly comprises a neck attached to said water container, and a cap for fitting over said neck for tightly sealing said water container.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
90 words
A mirror apparatus for use in a bathroom, shower, or other steamy environment, comprising: a mirror having front and rear surfaces, said front surface being a reflecting surface, a flexible water bladder having front and back walls, said front wall being in substantial contact with said rear surface of said mirror, a neck attached to said water bladder, and a cap for fitting onto said neck for sealing said water bladder so that said front wall separates the contents of said water container from said rear surface of said mirror.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
90 words
A mirror apparatus for use in a bathroom, shower, or other steamy environment, comprising: a mirror having front and rear surfaces, said front surface being a reflecting surface, a flexible water bladder having front and back walls, said front wall being in substantial contact with said rear surface of said mirror, a neck attached to said water bladder, and a cap for fitting onto said neck for sealing said water bladder so that said front wall separates the contents of said water container from said rear surface of said mirror.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
16 words
The mirror apparatus of claim 14 wherein said flexible water bladder is made of vinyl rubber.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
32 words
The mirror apparatus of claim 14, further including a housing for receiving said mirror and said water bladder, said housing including a generally ring-shaped front frame and a generally disk-shaped back plate.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
19 words
The mirror apparatus of claim 16 wherein said housing includes an integral receptacle for receiving and hanging a razor.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
20 words
The mirror apparatus of claim 14, furthering including a suction cup for attaching said mirror apparatus to a vertical surface.
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