Patents by Inventor Albert Gebhard

Albert Gebhard has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6312397
    Abstract: The present invention is a facial iron comprising a heating element and separate charging base. The facial iron heating element has a spoon shaped heating surface for applying heat to a users skin. The heating surface is attached to a handle having LED's for indicating the charge state of the heating element. The facial iron is constantly being recharged when it is in the charging base. A thermostatically controlled circuit activates the heating element when the temperature of the heating surface falls below a certain temperature. It activates the heating element when the temperature of the heating element reaches a preset temperature. The invention also comprises a three position switch allowing the invention to be shut off and stored in a charged condition for later use. The preferred embodiment herein is a direct plug in version using AC wall power to power the heat. Another embodiment uses a wall unit to rectify the AC signal to a low voltage DC signal for powering the heater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Tri-Angels LTD
    Inventor: Albert Gebhard
  • Patent number: 6001070
    Abstract: The present invention is a facial iron comprising a heating element and separate charging base. The facial iron heating element has a spoon shaped heating surface for applying heat to a users skin. The heating surface is attached to a handle having LED's for indicating the charge state of the heating element. The facial iron is constantly being recharged when it is in the charging base. A thermostatically controlled circuit activates the heating element when the temperature of the heating surface falls below a certain temperature. It activates the heating element when the temperature of the heating element reaches a preset temperature. The invention also comprises a three position switch allowing the invention to be shut off and stored in a charged condition for later use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Inventor: Albert Gebhard
  • Patent number: D457265
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Dante International Consulting Inc.
    Inventor: Albert Gebhard