Patents by Inventor Mel Goldberg

Mel Goldberg 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: 4690653
    Abstract: An over-the-head face mask is provided with a completely self-contained, electrical noise generating system. The noise generator comprises a speaker, a signal generating electrical circuit, a battery or other power supply and wires connecting the electrical components together. In addition, an on/off switch can be provided in the electrical circuit. Light emitting diodes, located as pupils of the fake eyes of the face mask are also connected in the electrical circuit so that they light up when the electrical circuit is closed. The noise generating speaker of the electrical system is located in a protuberance of the face portion of the face mask. Preferably, the protuberance is an integral disguise feature of the face mask and, therefore, the speaker is camouflaged, self-contained and yet capable of transmitting an unmuffled sound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1987
    Inventor: Mel Goldberg
  • Patent number: 4683588
    Abstract: An over-the-head face mask is provided with a self-contained microphone, a voice signal modifying device and a speaker for providing a costumed appearance for the individual wearer of the face mask and, in addition, a camouflaging or novelty effect on the wearer's voice. A microphone secured to the face mask is located proximal to the mouth of the wearer and is electrically connected to a voice signal modifier which, in turn, is connected to a speaker. The electrical components are powered by self-contained batteries located within a space provided between the hood portion of the face mask and a fabric liner. The voice signal modifier can amplify or muffle the wearer's voice, shift the frequency of the wearer's voice, produce a monotone voice effect or any other desired camouflaging effect to the wearer's voice. In addition, the face mask can be provided with light bulbs for the fake eyes of the mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1987
    Inventor: Mel Goldberg
  • Patent number: 4644591
    Abstract: A soft sculpture face mask is extremely lightweight, breatheable and capable of being easily and inexpensively manufactured. The construction of the mask allows for an unlimited variety of face mask designs utilizing basically the same materials. The mask is three-dimensional and, therefore, more realistic than rubber molded masks which, in any event, are hot and uncomfortable to wear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1987
    Inventor: Mel Goldberg
  • Patent number: 4453629
    Abstract: A display package for face masks is provided. The package presents the mask in a realistic, three-dimensional form. The package is nestable with other packages. In addition, the package preserves the relative hygienity of the face mask, until purchase, and yet, allows potential purchasers to try-on the mask by placing the package and mask over the potential purchaser's face prior to purchase. The transparent package basically comprises a front and rear section, each having forwardly projecting, mask shaped areas. The face mask is held between the mask shaped areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 12, 1984
    Inventor: Mel Goldberg
  • Patent number: 4360134
    Abstract: A collapsible or knock-down headdress display device is provided. The display comprises a base member and a head silhouette member which is connected to the base member to provide a three dimensional (3-D) headdress display. When the display is assembled a full or partial facial mask or hair wig can be realistically displayed. Additionally, head contour members are also provided which connect to the head silhouette member and provide a curved back support for the sides of the facial mask or wig displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1982
    Assignee: Topstone Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Mel Goldberg