U.S. patent application number 11/407461 was filed with the patent office on 2007-11-08 for wrinkle remover.
Invention is credited to Fausto Amadeo Maldonado.
Application Number | 20070256211 11/407461 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 38659841 |
Filed Date | 2007-11-08 |
United States Patent
Application |
20070256211 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Maldonado; Fausto Amadeo |
November 8, 2007 |
Wrinkle remover
Abstract
A wrinkle-removing device featuring an elastic headband
circumferentially placed from the forehead to the back of the head
of the user. At least one of the surfaces of the headband has hook
and loop material fibers throughout. The headband has at least two
elastic bands, each with hook and loop material attached at its
ends. The bands are placed over a user's head, and attached to the
headband, in such a manner that the headband is pulled upward, and
with it, the user's skin. To remove wrinkles, the user first places
the headband around the forehead of the user. Then the elastic
bands are placed at points about the headband so that wrinkled
facial areas are stretched upward. Finally, an ointment is massaged
on the areas of the skin that have been stretched.
Inventors: |
Maldonado; Fausto Amadeo;
(Miami, FL) |
Correspondence
Address: |
RUBEN ALCOBA, ESQ.
3399 NW 72 AVENUE
SUITE211
MIAMI
FL
33122
US
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Family ID: |
38659841 |
Appl. No.: |
11/407461 |
Filed: |
April 20, 2006 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
2/171 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45D 44/22 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
002/171 |
International
Class: |
A42B 1/04 20060101
A42B001/04 |
Claims
1. A wrinkle removing device that is placed on the forehead of a
user which comprises: an elastic headband, wherein at least one of
the sides of the headband has loop material fibers throughout the
circumference of the headband; and at least two elastic bands, each
elastic band having hook materials fibers attached to the elastic
bands' ends, and wherein said hook materials are attached to the
headband at points of the headband so that an upward pull is
created at the points of attachment of the headband, simultaneously
the skin of the user is also pulled upward by the pull created on
the headband.
2. The device of claim 1, further comprising an ointment that is
applied to the face of the user.
3. A method of using the wrinkle removing device of claim 2, which
comprises: first, placing the headband around the forehead of the
user; then attaching the elastic bands at points of the headband so
that the wrinkled facial areas of the user are stretched upward;
and lastly, massaging the ointment on the areas of the skin that
are stretched upward.
4. A kit for removing wrinkles which comprises: an elastic
headband, wherein at least one of the sides of the headband has
loop material fibers throughout the circumference of the headband;
and at least two elastic bands, each elastic band having hook
materials fibers attached to the elastic bands' ends; and an
ointment.
Description
BACKGROUND
[0001] There is a need for an improved facial wrinkle removing
device/system that uplifts and lessens the wrinkles created by age.
When we age, facial skin tends to wrinkle because of external and
internal factors that cause the face to contract, e.g. the effects
of the sun and human emotions. With time, these facial contractions
start breaking down the ability of the face to bounce back to a
wrinkle free appearance. For this reason, the field of cosmetic
surgery has exploded.
[0002] The most common methods of eliminating wrinkles today are
either going under the knife or using fixed devices that are to be
attached to a users head. The fixed devices pull the wrinkled areas
of the face for the period of time that the devices are used. The
devices do not help eliminate wrinkles after the devices are used
and are intended to hide the wrinkles for the period of time that
the devices are being used.
[0003] Cosmetologists use other methods for reducing wrinkles. One
method for reducing wrinkles that cosmetologists use is to apply
mud masks to the face of a user, when the mud mask dries, the skin
of the user will be temporarily stretched to wrinkle free position.
The masks are a temporary solution to the wrinkle dilemma. The
problem with mud masks is that most users do not have the financial
security to visit a cosmetologist at regular intervals to maximize
the effects of the treatment. Another method cosmetologists use is
to physically stretch the skin of the user while applying
moisturizing ointments to the affected areas. Again, this is not
cost effective, for repeated trips to the cosmetologist will be
required to gain the maximum effect of the treatment.
[0004] When researching the prior art, U.S. Pat. No. 5,067,482
discussed many of the prior patents that addressed the need of
removing facial wrinkles. Most of those devices used either
adhesives or hook and loop systems for attachment. The devices were
to be worn during the normal course of a days activity and were
geared to be temporary methods of removing wrinkles.
[0005] The prior devices are not geared to lessening the facial
wrinkles over an extended period of time and therefore do not
address the object of this invention.
[0006] The main object of this invention is to restore a users face
to a youthful appearance without having to go under the knife.
[0007] Another object of the invention is to provide users with a
self-administering wrinkle removal system.
[0008] Another object of the invention is to provide users with a
cost effective solution to the wrinkle dilemma.
[0009] Another object of the invention is to provide users with a
reusable device that does not need adhesives to attach to the face
of a user.
[0010] Another object of the invention is to provide a user with a
device that can be applied to different points of a users forehead,
thereby applying uplift to different points of the face.
SUMMARY
[0011] The present invention is directed to a wrinkle reducing
device, its kit, and its method of use that satisfies the need of
reducing wrinkles without having to go under the knife. The wrinkle
reducing system is also cost effective. The devise comprises of a
headband that is made of fibers that loop throughout at least one
side of the headband. The side of the headband that contains the
loop fibers would be worn so that the loop fibers would not contact
the face/head of the user. At least two elastic bands containing
hook fibers at their ends would be used with the headband. The ends
of the elastic bands would be positioned on the headband so that a
pull can be created between the points of attachment. These points
of attachment, when the band is placed around the forehead of the
user, would create an upward pull on the skin immediately below the
points of attachment. This invention is to be used at any time, but
ideally would be used at night to maximize the benefits of the
device.
[0012] The effects of the device can be maximized when using the
device with the kit that it is to be used with. The kit would
include the device and a moisturizing ointment that is to be
applied to the wrinkled areas. The ointment would be massaged into
the wrinkled areas after the device is placed on the users
head.
[0013] This invention is intended to provide the common man with a
cost effective method of reducing the effects of time, facial
wrinkles.
DRAWINGS
[0014] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the
present invention will become better understood with regard to the
following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings
where:
[0015] FIG. 1 shows a cross sectional view of an elastic headband
having loop fibers on the outside of the headband;
[0016] FIG. 2a shows a cross sectional view of the head band having
two elastic bands, the elastic bands having hook material at their
ends that attach to the headband's loop materials;
[0017] FIG. 2b shows a cross sectional view of the ends of the
elastic bands, showing the loop materials at their ends,
VELCRO;
[0018] FIG. 3 shows a frontal view of a users face showing the
effects of age, the crows feet around the edges of the eyes;
and
[0019] FIG. 4 shows a frontal view of the user wearing the device
and the effects created by the device.
DESCRIPTION
[0020] As shown in FIG. 2a, a wrinkle reducing device comprising of
an elastic headband 10 wherein at least one of the sides of the
headband has loop material fibers throughout the circumference of
the headband and at least two elastic bands 12,14, each elastic
band 12, 14 having hook materials 12a, 14a, VELCRO, attached at the
elastic bands' 12, 14 ends. The elastic bands 12, 14 provide a
tension to the headband 10 at the points of attachment when placed
on the head of a user.
[0021] As shown in FIG. 3, the device is used by first placing the
headband 10 on the forehead of the user, then attaching the elastic
bands 12, 14 at points of the headband 10 so that an upward pull is
created at the points of attachment, simultaneously the skin of the
user is also pulled upward by the pull created on the headband 10.
The upward pull of the headband 10 is created by adjusting the
tension on the elastic bands 12,14, e.g. the more the elastic bands
12, 14 are stretched, the greater tension, therefore the greater
the upward pull on the headband 10. As seen in FIG. 4, the user is
to adjust the tension of the elastic bands 12, 14 so that the
wrinkles around the eyes of the user are stretched upward, thereby
smoothing the wrinkled areas.
[0022] The device is ideally marketed as a kit to be used for the
reduction of wrinkles. The kit would include a moisturizing
cream/wrinkle reducing ointment. Such ointments are known in the
art and therefore will not be discussed further, except for an
ointment that will be discussed subsequent to this paragraph. The
kit would be used by first placing the wrinkle reducing device on
the forehead of the user. Then adjusting the device so that an
upward pull can be applied to the areas of the face to be treated.
Lastly, by massaging the ointment to the areas targeted during the
use of the device. The kit is to be used overnight if possible, but
can be used at any time the user feels comfortable applying the
treatment.
[0023] The method of use of the device comprises of first placing
the headband 10 to the forehead of the user, then attaching the
elastic bands 12, 14 to the headband 10 so that an upward pull is
created at points of attachment, this upward pull will
simultaneously create an upward pull on the skin being treated, and
lastly, massaging the cream to the facial points being treated.
[0024] In an embodiment of the invention, the inventor uses an
ointment that comprises of the following compounds in the following
percentages: Vitamin C 0.4%, Vitamin E 0.5%, Blue Pearl Shell 80%,
Alpha Lipoic Acid 2%, Kinetin 0.6%, Aloe 1%, chlorophyll 14%, and
Vitamin D 0.5%.
[0025] The main advantage of this invention is that it restores a
users face to a youthful appearance without having to go under the
knife.
[0026] Another advantage of this invention is that it provides a
user with a self-administering wrinkle removal system.
[0027] A further advantage of this invention is that it provides a
user with a cost effective solution to the wrinkle dilemma.
[0028] Yet, another advantage of this invention is that it provides
a user with a reusable device that does not need adhesives to
attach to the face of a user.
[0029] Lastly, another advantage of this invention is that it
provides a user with a device that can be applied to different
points of a users forehead, thereby applying an uplift to different
points of the users face.
[0030] With respect to the above description then, it is to be
realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts
of the invention, to include variations in size, material, shape,
form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are
deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and
all equivalent relationships with those illustrated in the drawings
and described in the specifications are intended to be encompassed
by the present invention.
[0031] Therefore, the forgoing description is considered as
illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further,
since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to
those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention
to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and
accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be
resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.
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