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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7317954 | Virtual control of electrosurgical generator functions A virtual control panel controls the functionality of an electrosurgical generator in response to interrogating, preferably optically, an object, such as a user's finger, interacting with a control panel image as an act of control input over the functionality of the... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7314278 | Children's sunglasses Sunglasses for infants and children includes an elongate integral member including a central portion having a central nose bridge, a lens opening on each side of the central nose bridge, and a temple extending rearwardly of the central portion at a bend in the elong... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7313246 | Information system using eyewear for communication Eyewear comprises a microphone and a speaker. An eyewear neck strap couples the microphone and speaker to a wearer unit carried by the eyewear wearer. The wearer unit exchanges wireless signals with a base station. The base station is coupled to various devices such... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7310072 | Portable communication display device A head-mounted display system displays information via a matrix display element mounted within a housing that is positioned relative to at least eye of a user. The display is connected to a video or information source such that the user can view information or image... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7306332 | Eyewear temple assembly Here we present an eyewear temple assembly that provides the flexibility to add thermal regulation to eyewear in an integrated and concealed manner. Our eyewear temple assembly is comprised of a temple tip, temple, cartridge compartment(s), detachable cover(s), and ... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7303276 | Fastening mechanism for eyewear A fastening mechanism for fastening eyewear, such as spectacles or clip-on lenses, to clothing has a first and second clips pivotally connected by a pivot. The first clip has jaws is for gripping the eyewear on extremities of pivotally connected respective first and... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7303303 | Lip light An illuminating device in combination with a microphone boom attached to a helmet worn by an operator. The illumination device is actuated by either lip action or push button. The brightness of the selected illumination is changeable by means of a potentiometer thum... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7296889 | Magnetic eyeglass holder The invention is directed to a magnetic eyeglasses holder that includes a spring clip formed from wire and configured for attaching to an object. A base is attached to the clip in which the base has a least one magnet. The magnet allows for attractive magnetic commu... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7290875 | Electro-active spectacles and method of fabricating same A composite lens assembly comprising an electro-active lens assembly, a first lens wafer, and a second lens wafer is provided. The electro-active lens assembly has an upper substrate layer with a planar upper surface and a lower substrate layer with a planar lower s... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7289260 | Multifocal lens Apparatus for enhancing vision of a user includes a focal modulation device (22), which is adapted to focus light from objects in a field of view of the user onto the retina while alternating between at least first and second focal states that are characteriz... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7281793 | Impact resistant lens, frame and tools and method for making same A corrective/ophthalmic lens comprising an impact lip extending from an anterior lens edge and a radial groove adjacent and parallel to the lens lip posterior surface, an eyewear system containing a corrective/ophthalmic lens and a method of making a lens is provide... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7283300 | Magnifying binoculars Magnifying binoculars configured for observing a magnified image of an object, includes a frame configured to be worn by a user, a pair of magnifying optical system units provided for left and right eyes of the user, respectively, each of the magnifying optical syst... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7278734 | Wireless interactive headset A wearable wireless audio device includes a support, an electronics circuit, and a speaker. The support includes a first ear stem and an orbital, and is configured to support at least one lens in a wearer's field of view. The electronics circuit is supported by the ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7275822 | Progressive addition lenses with adjusted image magnification The invention provides a method for increasing the magnification of a lens without changing the dioptric power. The method of the invention uses a measurement or an estimate of an individual's retinal function in designing the lens to provide the magnification neede... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7277722 | Reducing undesirable audio signals A way of reducing undesirable audio signals is provided. A portable device is provided that comprises a sensor to sense an audio signal and a control unit that is communicatively coupled to the sensor. The control unit is provided to receive a first audio signal fro... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7271825 | Kinesiological model-based gestural augmentation of voice communication A sending conversant uses a sending communication device to transmit voice and body state information over a communication network to a receiving communication device used by a receiving conversant. Model based rendering is used such that the model is transferred fr... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267434 | Eyeglasses and method of manufacture thereof The present invention is directed toward eyeglasses and a method of manufacture thereof. In one embodiment, an eyeglass assembly includes an eyeglass frame having lens receptacles and a rib coupled to the eyeglass frame. The rib includes a brow portion, the brow por... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7264350 | Multi-directional adjustment devices for speaker mounts for eyeglass with MP3 player A wearable audio device in the form of eyeglasses speaker mounts supported by the frames of the eyeglass. The speaker mounts are constructed so as to provide independent adjustment in a plurality of directions. ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7258436 | Personal vision field blocker A blocking apparatus for positioning in front of a person's face, the apparatus in certain aspects having a front member disposable in front of a person's face, the front member having two spaced-apart ends, two tab members, each tab member projecting from one of th... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7255437 | Eyeglasses with activity monitoring In one embodiment, eyewear having an activity monitoring capability is disclosed. Activity, such as motion, steps or distance, can be measured by an activity detector. The measured activity can then be used in providing activity-related information to a user of the ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7255436 | Eyewear retention device An eyeglass retention device that allows eyewear to be securely worn and alternately securely retained on headwear. This device provides the above in a sporty, practical, yet low profile manner for all types of eyewear users, and with all types of headwear. ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7249846 | Eyewear with an image projected off of an unassisted eyewear lens to the user A head mounted display (HMD) is worn on a user's head for displaying an image. A HMD is a personal see-through device designed to view still or video images or data that nonetheless permits the user to view his surroundings. ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7249840 | Accessory An accessory comprises an insertion part, which is inserted into a through hole provided in the direction of thickness of a lens of eyeglasses and configured by combining an insertion core part with a sheathing member made of an elastic material, and a basic accesso... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7245273 | Interactive data view and command system A method and information system for capturing signals, for processing signals, and for providing signals at least partially based on, or bearing correlation to, the captured signals is disclosed. The information system includes a signal input unit, a wireless commun... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7242383 | Portable microdisplay system An active matrix color crystal display has an active matrix circuit, a counterelectrode panel and an interposed layer of liquid crystal. The active matrix display is located in a portable microdisplay system that has a display computer that generates images to be di... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7231922 | Apparatus, system and method for treating dry eye conditions and promoting healthy eyes An eyewear apparatus for treating dry eye conditions featuring a pair of curved eyecups having interior cavities for providing treatment to the eyes when worn. Each interior cavity has a sidewall surface adapted to removably engage with the perimeter edge of a moist... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7232219 | Viewing apparatus for simulating impairment The present invention provides a viewing apparatus for simulating visual impairment. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a frame defining a viewing area and first and second lenses supported by the frame. The first lens is disposed in a first region of the vie... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7231038 | Eyeglasses with wireless communication features A microphone, transmitter, speaker, receiver, and power source, all mounted to an eyeglasses frame, for sending and receiving signals wirelessly to and from a remote cell phone or other electronic device. The microphone and the transmitter can be mounted to extensio... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7229468 | Medical device and method for temperature control and treatment of the eye and surrounding tissues The invention provides a medical device having a thermister for temperature measurement, irrigation/aspiration ports for fluid exchange and application of therapeutic modalities, a pressure manometer for pressure measurement, and an external system for control of te... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7229172 | Eyeglasses-retaining device and methods of use A eyeglasses retaining device for headware, having a unitary fastener for the headware and the eyeglasses is described. The retaining device may optionally have designs or advertising or other messages on a portion visible to others. ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226162 | Audio lanyard An audio lanyard audio device provides a number of advantages not seen with earlier devices, including, (1) a pair of soft openings to accept the ear pieces of conventional eyewear in a manner that supports and engages several inches of the ear pieces of conv... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7226180 | Pair of shining swimming goggles A pair of shining swimming goggles comprises a pair of swimming goggles, a shining module and an electric conducting portion. The shining module is embedded in an inner portion of the swimming goggles. The electric conducting portion is disposed on a surface of the ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7219994 | Eyeglass with MP3 player Disclosed is an eyewear retention system, which may include any of a variety of electronics, including telecommunications receivers, transmitters, electronic storage devices, and head-up display driving circuitry. ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7216972 | Glasses for mounting to both rearward and forward facing caps Glasses adapted to be mounted on caps having an interior band such that terminal temple connecting portions are mounted on such band at two circumferentially-spaced positions, and the glasses so mounted are further adapted to upwardly pivot such that the glasses are... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216973 | Eyeglass with MP3 player An eyeglass can have a digital audio file storage and playback device and earphones supported by the eyeglass frame so as to provide a personal and portable audio player integrated into eyeglasses. ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7213916 | Universal temple bar hearing protection device A hearing protection device readily insertable and removable from temple arms of eye glasses of varying size, width, angles and flanges, comprising a stiff but bendable vinyl tube, a connector cord, and an earplug. The tube is positioned around the temple bar of gla... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7213917 | Electronically enabled eyewear A wearable audio interface includes a support for positioning the plurality of speakers juxtaposed to and spaced from the ears of a wearer. The audio device can include wireless networking electronics so as to allow the device to interact with other wireless network... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7201479 | Protective sleeve for eyeglasses A protective cover for eyeglasses is provided comprising a pair of complementary tubular members that are fitted over the temples of a pair of glasses, each tubular member having sufficient material or elasticity to stretch to completely cover the lenses of the eyeg... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7195352 | Arrangement of eyeglasses and laser generator circuit assembly An arrangement of eyeglasses and laser generator circuit assembly is disclosed to include a laser generator installed in the frame of a pair of eyeglasses between the two rims, a battery cell mounted in one temple of the pair of eyeglasses, and two sets of metal con... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7192137 | Sports goggle A sports goggle includes a goggle main body (1) on which information processing means (2) is mounted. The goggle main body (1) has an eye piece portion (3) on which information display means (4) is mounted. Information transmission... | 03/20/2007 |
