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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6944882 | Eyeglasses visor and case This invention relates to a eyeglass case and visor with a novel method of attachment to the limbs of a pair of eyeglasses, so that the eyeglasses are firmly connected to the visor at the forehead of the wearer of the eyeglasses, in an attitude which keeps it from d... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6943955 | Stereoscopic display system having a single display The invention relates to stereoscopic display system having a single display (7). Right and left partial images are sequentially displayed on the display (7). For the viewing, two separate component beam paths (21, 22) for viewing only left part... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6938277 | Removable eyewear member Eyewear member includes a structure for fitting peripherally on or around or behind lens and structure of conventional eyewear. Interfitting structure ranges from sealing segments to eyewear members which may attachably engage or simply interfit behind conventional ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6935747 | Image enhancement and aberration corrections in a small real image projection system An improved real image projection system comprises, in the primary configuration, a tilted mirror to eliminate ghost reflections, and a unique arrangement allowing the introduction of a second background image without a 50%/50% beamsplitter, while providing system t... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6935741 | Eye shield attachment device and assembly An eye shield and head gear assembly with an attachment device which includes a support arm having one end portion that fastens by a first fastening means to the underside of the visor of a head gear and the other end portion that fastens by a second fastening means... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6935742 | Support strap for holding eyewear on hats A strap that has two hooks placed on the ends and a curved clip in the center of the strap. The strap is elastic so that it holds onto a hat brim firmly. Once in place, the strap stays on the brim until it is needed. Because there is no large clip, the strap can be ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6934084 | Thinner, lighter and lower aberration prisms for ophthalmic applications Novel optical devices, which are referred to as composite prisms in this document, have been designed, produced and tested. They have the potential to be useful for a number of vision related applications. For high prism diopter (15 prism diopters or more), composit... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6929365 | Eyewear with exchangeable temples housing bluetooth enable apparatus A wireless ad hoc pico network is formed by eyewear and other devices such as a computer, a bracelet and a telephone having similar transceivers mounted on them. Master slave relationships are configurable. Other devices, such as a radio, a CD player, a hand held gl... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6929116 | Visual display of container contents The present invention is directed to the visual display of the contents of eyeglass containers, which otherwise would not be visible to a person who observed the container. ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6929364 | Contoured metal eyeglass frames Disclosed is a contoured metal eyeglass frame. The frame may be injection molded or cast, and may include sculpted, variable cross section eyeglass components. Thus, the present invention combines the design flexibility of injection molded plastic parts with the str... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6921167 | Eyeglass frames for mounting magnifying lenses and magnifying lenses using eyeglass frames Eyeglass frames for mounting magnifying lenses according to the present invention comprise support units each having an engagement space, and each being positioned on inner sides of each lens frame to match each eye of a wearer. A magnifying lens system is incorpora... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6918670 | System, apparatus, and method for correcting vision using an electro-active lens A spectacle lens is disclosed. The disclosed lens provides a vision correcting area for the correction of a wearer's refractive error. The viewing correction area provides correction for non-conventional refractive error to provide at least a part of the wearer's vi... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6918669 | Eyeglass cord winding device An eyeglass cord winding device having a selectively extendable cord which is attachable to a frame of an existing pair of eyeglasses. The eyeglass cord winding device has a reel assembly housing which encloses a reel assembly having a reel and a coiled spring in me... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6916096 | System and method for recording the retinal reflex image A system and method for eye examination by scanning light scattered from an area of the retina and projecting light into the eye includes a scanner, a receiver unit, and a projection unit. The scanner is constructed and arranged to scan an area on the retina. The re... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6911172 | Method of manufacturing eyewear A wireless ad hoc pico network is formed by eyewear and other devices such as a computer, a bracelet and a telephone having similar transceivers mounted on them. The eyewear includes a frame and connected to the frame are two temples. Temples are connected to frame ... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6908195 | Therapeutic eye and eye lid cover A therapeutic eye and eyelid cover provides heated saturated air to the covered tissue and a transparent front (18, 19) to enable clear vision during use. The cover includes heating means (17) and means (22) for saturating the air enclosed again... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6909419 | 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... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6904688 | Sight protective cover system A sight protective cover system adapted for a target sight including a protective cover. The protective cover being a body having at least two L-shaped slots. Also, including a mounting section which has a protective cover insert extending outward from the mounting ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6896366 | Goggles A goggle, for use, for example, in paintball, comprises a lens 12, a body structure 14 for the lens and a strap 16. The body structure defines an ocular chamber 34 that covers the wearer's eyes, and an exhalation chamber 36 that co... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6886933 | Remedy for dry eye syndrome A treatment for dry eye syndrome. An at least partially sealed chamber including a reservoir for moisture for surrounding the eyes is disclosed. The invention may be transparent for use during the day or in association with prescription or non-prescription lenses. T... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6880930 | Eyeglass holder An eyeglass holder formed to include two similar expanded C shaped hooks at the front lower end of said holder and from the back lower end having two vertical legs of the same piece at the top of said holder forming a radius pivot point. The Top being less width tha... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6877856 | Spectacles for presbyopia Spectacles for presbyopia including right and left spectacle lenses for correcting presbyopia through which a user with both presbyopia and astigmatism against the rule can see objects in a near range clearly, a frame for supporting the right and left spectacle lens... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6874884 | Remedy for dry eye syndrome A treatment for dry eye syndrome. An at least partially sealed chamber including a reservoir for moisture for surrounding the eyes is disclosed. The invention may be transparent for use during the day or in association with prescription or non-prescription lenses. T... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6860596 | Floatation device for eyeglasses A floatation device for attachment to the temples of a pair of eyeglasses in a manner that the device is comfortable to wear. A longitudinal passage in the body of the device grips a straight portion of the temples of the eyeglasses in a manner that no external rete... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6857739 | Illuminated eyewear and a method for illuminating eyewear Illuminated eyewear and a method for illuminating eyewear are provided. The eyewear may have a bridge which is connected to arms at either side of the bridge. A lens may be connected to the bridge. Positioned between the lens and the bridge may be a light source. Li... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6837240 | Display system upgrade for a full face mask A full face mask has a body frame having a continuous, closed sidewall extending and compliantly resting on bony contours around facial features of a wearer, and a lateral partition extending and resting on bony contours of a wearer's face from one side to another s... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6832389 | Protective sideshield with comfort safety wing A sideshield eye protector is presented which includes a comfort and safety wing that is formed as a surface appendage thereon, and extends in a generally perpendicular direction from the surface of the sideshield along the contoured edge of the sideshield positione... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6824265 | Illuminated safety and work glasses An illuminated safety/work glasses device (202) utilizing light emitting diodes embedded into a one-piece flexible array (101) mounted to the left and right side of the lens (102). The light emitting diodes are positioned to the left and right, ... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6820739 | 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 elasticity to stretch to completely cover the lenses of the eyeglasses and c... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6814226 | Multi-purpose containers The present invention is directed to multipurpose containers in which a variety of items can be stored, such as eyeglasses writing instruments, pills, medicines, thermometers, rulers, note pads, to name a few of the nearly limitless number of items that can be store... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6799847 | Sliding bridge eyeglass frame A sliding bridge eyeglass frame provides salespersons and customers the ability to insure that a proper interpupillary distance between telescope oculars is achieved during a fitting session. The demonstration frame device of the present invention includes first and... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6783237 | Eyeglasses having artificial horizon thereon A sight for locking device for preventing motion sickness, characterized in that it consists of an impermeable, transparent or translucent tubular container closed on itself. There are enclosed at least two substances having different states and/or masses, whereof a... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6776485 | Apparatus for attaching spectacles to a facial mask Eyewear assembly for mounting eyewear to facial apparatus which includes a spectacle body, mounting means for holding the spectacle body in a mounted position on the facial apparatus, the mounting means including resilient members adapted to co-operate with a mounti... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775060 | Bioptic telescope system embedded into a spectacle lens The invention relates to apparatus and methods for increasing visual acuity through the use of a bioptic telescope which is at least partially embedded in a spectacle lens. In one embodiment, the telescope includes a vision lens having a vision axis and a first surf... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6769767 | Eyewear with exchangeable temples housing a transceiver forming ad hoc networks with other devices A wireless ad hoc pico network is formed by eyewear and other devices such as a computer, a bracelet and a telephone having similar transceivers mounted on them. Master slave relationships are configurable. Other devices, such as a radio, a CD player, a hand held gl... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6764178 | Eyewear case An eyewear case has a case-body with an opening at one end. The case has a spring strip which slides along an inside surface of the case-body and operates as a closure to the case as well as an actuator to move a tray within the case-body. The tray supports or holds... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6761447 | Custom frame for eyeglass lenses and instruments A support or frame which holds eyeglass prescription lenses as well as optical loupes, microscopes, lights, and similar instruments used by doctors, dentists, jewelers, or sportsman. The frame is custom fitted to the facial features of the user and throughout has la... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6746117 | Glasses for resisting electromagnetic wave A pair of glasses for resisting electromagnetic wave includes a plurality of nests at two nosepieces and two bent end pieces of the glasses respectively and a plurality of high magnetic chips embedded into and sealed in the nests respectively for resisting electroma... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6729726 | Eyewear for hands-free communication Eyewear for two-way communication comprises a speaker and a microphone. The speaker is supported by an earstem of the eyewear. In some embodiments the earstem is formed into a speaker support loop. The speaker is supported by the loop and held away from the wearer's... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6729721 | Scratch preventive eyeglasses A scratch preventive eyeglasses for preventing accidental scratching of the lens members. The scratch preventive eyeglasses includes a frame including lens support members, and also including a bridge interconnecting the lens support member, and further including el... | 05/04/2004 |
