US4040127A
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Lip protector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-05-24
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Granted: 1977-08-09
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Expires: 1996-05-24
Abstract
Abstract A device to cover the lips of the user to protect the lips from the effect of prolonged sun and wind including a one-piece flexible blank folded into a substantially V-shaped configuration. The legs of the V are inserted in the mouth of the user and the flanges cover the lips. An oval opening is provided in the legs to enable the mouth of the user to function normally for eating and talking.
Inventors
- 👤 Simon Slovitt
- 👤 Miriam Slovitt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:30
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D44/00; A45D44/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A lip protector comprising a one-piece member of flexible material folded into a substantially V-shaped configuration including a pair of legs adapted to be inserted in the mouth of the user, said legs including an opening therethrough, a plurality of tabs bent from the material about said opening, said tabs adapted to be inserted between adjacent lateral surfaces of the teeth of each individual jaw of the user; and a laterally extending flange connected to each leg adapted to cover the lips of the user when the legs are inserted in the mouth.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A lip protector comprising a one-piece member of flexible material folded into a substantially V-shaped configuration including a pair of legs adapted to be inserted in the mouth of the user, said legs including an opening therethrough, a plurality of tabs bent from the material about said opening, said tabs adapted to be inserted between adjacent lateral surfaces of the teeth of each individual jaw of the user; and a laterally extending flange connected to each leg adapted to cover the lips of the user when the legs are inserted in the mouth.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A lip protector in accordance with claim 1 wherein said flanges extend in opposite directions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A lip protector in accordance with claim 1 wherein a portion of said opening is disposed in each of said legs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A lip protector in accordance with claim 1 wherein said flanges conform in shape to the lips of the user.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
10 words
The blank for forming the lip protector of claim 1.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
10 words
The blank for forming the lip protector of claim 3.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A lip protector in accordance with claim 3 wherein said opening is oval in shape.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A lip protector in accordance with claim 1 including a score line at the juncture of each of said legs with said flanges.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
50 words
A lip protector in accordance with claim 8 wherein said opening in said legs is disposed between said score lines, a third score line bisecting said opening at the juncture of said legs parallel to the said score lines at the juncture of each of said legs with said flanges.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-08-08 | 1981-02-07 | 1981-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-08 | 1985-02-07 | 1985-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-08 | 1989-02-07 | 1989-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |