US4655559A
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Condensate-free grooming mirror
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-10-28
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Granted: 1987-04-07
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Expires: 2005-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A grooming mirror which is made up of a reflector with a reservior mounted on the back of it. This reservior may be filled with hot liquid in order to heat the mirror and make it condensate-free while the liquid remains above ambient temperature. This mirror unit is provided with and fits into a holster which is mounted on the wall; thereby facilitating the easy removal of the mirror unit for the emptying and recharging thereof. This holster also provides a rack for the storage of grooming articles.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel R. Odell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 03:49
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B7/00; G02B7/18; G02B7/181; G02B7/1815; A; A45; A45D; A45D42/00; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A liquid heated mirror comprising; a housing with an open top defining a reservoir; a reflector on one side wall of said housing; first connecting means on said housing; a support including second connecting means mating with said first connecting means; means on said support for attaching said support to a surface, whereby in a steam filled environment with said reservoir filled with hot water, condensation on said mirror may be prevented, and said housing may be readily removed from said support to fill or empty said reservoir of water.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A liquid heated mirror comprising; a housing with an open top defining a reservoir; a reflector on one side wall of said housing; first connecting means on said housing; a support including second connecting means mating with said first connecting means; means on said support for attaching said support to a surface, whereby in a steam filled environment with said reservoir filled with hot water, condensation on said mirror may be prevented, and said housing may be readily removed from said support to fill or empty said reservoir of water.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A liquid heated mirror as recited in claim 1, wherein the pair of connecting means comprise a pin and holster arrangement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A liquid heated mirror as recited in claim 1, wherein said means for attaching includes a suction-cup.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A liquid heated mirror as recited in claim 1, wherein said means for attaching includes a ball and socket joint.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A liquid heated mirror as recited in claim 1, including a rack secured to said holster for storing grooming articles.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A liquid heated mirror art recited in claim 1, entirely made of shatterproof materials.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3594063A
Cited
US4327961A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-04-06 | 1990-10-06 | 1991-04-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-04-06 | 1994-10-06 | 1995-04-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-04-06 | 1998-10-06 | 1999-04-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |