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Electro-therapeutic face mask
Assignee: FACIAL FIRM Inc 406 BUCHANAN ST BELVIDERE IL 61008 A CORP OF
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Filing: 1975-03-21
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Granted: 1976-07-27
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Expires: 1995-03-21
Abstract
Abstract A mask for electro-therapeutic treatment, which includes a face mask having portions for covering the forehead, cheeks, jaw and forward part of the neck of the user, a retainer band fitting the back of the head and a nose piece; the mask, band and nose piece being connected by readily attachable and detachable fasteners, the face mask and fasteners being adjustable to accommodate the face mask to the variations in proportion and size of the human face; the face mask having a distributed set of electrically connected contact buttons and adapted to be placed over dampened padding covering the face and to complete electrical circuits between the face and the contact buttons.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael J. Mantell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 01:15
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/18; A61N1/20; A61N1/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
A therapeutic face mask for use with moisturized padding previously applied to the face of the user, comprising: a. a normally flat flexible face mask member having an opening for exposing the eyes and nose of the user surrounded by cheek covering portions, a forehead covering portion, a jaw covering portion and a pair of side margins at the outer edges of the cheek covering portions; b. a plurality of electrically conductive contact buttons carried by the mask on one side thereof for electrical contact with the moistened padding and conductor means for connecting all said buttons to a source of electrical energy; c. a normally flat retainer member including a head strap and a neck strap; d. and a plurality of separable fastener means for variably connecting said retainer member to said mask member, each including a fastener strip extending along a side margin, and mating fastener strips extending longitudinally of one of the end portions of each strap, the fastener strips being adapted for variable connection to secure the mask member in position to effect multiple electrical connections between the buttons and the padding.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
A therapeutic face mask for use with moisturized padding previously applied to the face of the user, comprising: a. a normally flat flexible face mask member having an opening for exposing the eyes and nose of the user surrounded by cheek covering portions, a forehead covering portion, a jaw covering portion and a pair of side margins at the outer edges of the cheek covering portions; b. a plurality of electrically conductive contact buttons carried by the mask on one side thereof for electrical contact with the moistened padding and conductor means for connecting all said buttons to a source of electrical energy; c. a normally flat retainer member including a head strap and a neck strap; d. and a plurality of separable fastener means for variably connecting said retainer member to said mask member, each including a fastener strip extending along a side margin, and mating fastener strips extending longitudinally of one of the end portions of each strap, the fastener strips being adapted for variable connection to secure the mask member in position to effect multiple electrical connections between the buttons and the padding.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A therapeutic face mask as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. one of each fastener strip and mating fastener strips of each separable fastener means is a fiberous mat; b. and the other comprises a multiplicity of hooks engageable in the fiberous mat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
A therapeutic face mask as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. the face mask member includes tabs extending into said opening from the cheek covering portions; b. a removable nose bridging member extends therebetween; c. and an additional fastener means including cooperating elements on the tabs and the nose bridging member, said bridging member being adapted for variable connection to said tabs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
A therapeutic face mask as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. the face mask member includes neck tabs extending from the cheek covering portions, and capable of being placed in overlapping relation; b. and additional fastener means including cooperating elements on the neck tabs adapted for variable connection.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
67 words
A therapeutic face mask as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. the face mask member is formed of two laminations joined about their margins; b. the contact buttons are provided with rivet stems extending into the mask member between the laminations; c. and flat conductive flexible tape comprises a portion of said conductor means and is enclosed between the laminations and connects the stems of the buttons.
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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) | 1979-07-27 | 1980-01-26 | 1980-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-27 | 1984-01-26 | 1984-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-27 | 1988-01-26 | 1988-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |