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A mouthguard includes a U-shaped upper bite plate which removably fits over upper teeth of a person, with the entire upper bite plate being made from a soft, deformable and edible gummi candy.

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Class 2/12 - Shades


Subclass of Class 2 - Apparel
Definition: Eye shields designed to protect the eyes by shading.
No. of patents: 229
Last issue date: 07/03/2012


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NumberTitleIssue Date
8209770Spectrally balanced protective facemasks
Protective eyewear is configured so that interior surfaces are associated with visual characteristics based on a use environment. Eyewear includes an interior surface having two or three horizontal zones that are assigned colors, gray levels, color coordinates, or o...
07/03/2012
8108944Headwear apparatus
A headwear apparatus comprising a base ring assembly, a support assembly and a bill. The base ring assembly has an outer surface and an inner surface. The outer surface includes a hook and loop fastener positioned therealong, and, an adjustment configuration positio...
02/07/2012
7703148Light occlusive eyelid cover that permits uninhibited sight
An improved sleeping eyelid cover that blocks a significant portion of light from entering a closed eye by way of the eyelid and allows uninhibited sight. The eyelid cover is safe and comfortable and conceived to be used as a sleep aid. The front side (14) an...
04/27/2010
7434929Sweat liner for glasses
An liner apparatus to prevent sweat, water, lotions, or other fluids or debris from running into the eyes of the wearer of a pair of glasses or sunglasses while still allowing unrestricted vision and air circulation. One or more liners extend from the top of the fra...
10/14/2008
7395554Mask for eyes
A mask for eyes is disclosed to include a mask body, a support member formed of an elastic material and fixedly fastened to the mask body at the back, the support member having a thin flap containing a natural mineral stone powder or blocks that emits negative ions,...
07/08/2008
7373615Method for optimization of logic circuits for routability
Routability (or wiring congestion) in a VLSI chip is becoming increasingly important as chip complexity increases. Congestion has a significant impact on performance, yield, and chip area. The present invention targets the optimization of congestion early in technol...
05/13/2008
7322693Focus-enhancing blinders
Focus enhancing blinders for usage in sporting activities and other activities that require visual focus and concentration. More particularly, the invention is a perspiration-absorbing headband worn by players of tennis and other sports where hand-eye coordination i...
01/29/2008
7277213Aperture plate and related system and method
An aperture plate includes an opening and a surface adjacent to the opening. The opening passes electromagnetic energy such as light to a reflector that is aligned with the opening and that directs the electromagnetic energy to a location. The surface reflects incid...
10/02/2007
7275270Utility holder for headwear
A utility holder assembly for securely holding articles such as eyewear and the like, small tools and accessories such as screwdrivers, flash lights, pliers, and the like, and writing utensils such as pencils, pens and the like to the sides of various types and styl...
10/02/2007
7260857Conformable blanket
The present invention is directed to a blanket having at least one snap stick inserted into or onto the blanket to maximize the surface area of the blanket that contacts the user. ...
08/28/2007
7258436Personal 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
7240370Cap attachable, adjustable sunglasses
Glasses are provided having one temple which is clipped to a cap, preferably to the brim or visor of a cap. The temple is associated with at least one joint which permits the lens portions to be pivoted from a use position before a user's eyes to a storage position ...
07/10/2007
7225475Hat having elasticity and method of manufacturing the same
Enhanced wearing comfort and a free-size feature of a hat may be achieved, without deteriorating exterior aesthetical features, when the hat includes a crown portion for being worn on a head of a wearer and an elastic brim formed by a plurality of fabric panels and ...
06/05/2007
7219374Visor
A visor assembly includes a visor portion for blocking sunlight, a front portion coupled to the visor portion, a first elastic band coupled to both sides of the front portion to encircle a head, and second elastic bands coupled to a portion of the first elastic band...
05/22/2007
7219674Template and method for applying makeup to eyebrows
An eyebrow template can be used to apply makeup to a person's eyebrows. The template has a saddle that is shaped to be placed against the bridge of the person's nose. The template also has a pair of guides each attached to the saddle and each having a guide opening ...
05/22/2007
7211305Holiday countdown interactive display
A holiday countdown interactive display may include a set of magnetically attachable ornaments that have discrete appearances and functionalities, each ornament being marked with a distinct number associated with the number of days remaining before a holiday. In cer...
05/01/2007
7191702Method for applying ink
A method for silk screen printing a design on a visor of a cap using high-density ink is disclosed. The method of the present invention includes the steps of: (1) loading a fabric from which a visor of a cap will be fabricated onto a template formed in the shape of ...
03/20/2007
7188946Eyewear
Novel eyewear are disclosed which comprise a lens and a sealing frame. The lens is adapted to cover at least one of a user's eyes. The frame has an adhesive side and is disposed adjacent the perimeter of the lens. A first portion of the adhesive side is disposed at ...
03/13/2007
7175271Tan-thru glasses
Sunglasses with securement bows which are somewhat transmissive to ultraviolet light are taught which allow outdoor exposure without the sharp untanned lines normally seen on the side of the wearer's head. Eyeglasses with securement bows which are somewhat transmiss...
02/13/2007
7168095Face protector and method of use
A method of using a face protector includes providing a face protector including a lens and a face plate configured to protect the forehead, eyes, cheeks, jaw, chin, mouth, ears, and nose of a user without protecting substantially the remainder of the user's head; a...
01/30/2007
7157942Digital frequency difference detector with inherent low pass filtering and lock detection
A structure and method for implementing a fully digital frequency difference detector uses an n-bit counter to count cycles of a reference clock signal and an m-bit counter to count cycles of a synthesized clock signal, where m is greater than n. The two counters op...
01/02/2007
7155846Article of footwear with exterior ribs
An article of footwear includes a sole assembly and an upper secured to the sole assembly. A plurality of ribs is positioned on an exterior surface of at least one of the upper and the sole assembly, with each rib including a plurality of faces and each face having ...
01/02/2007
7152251Foldable bill cap
A headwear piece or cap comprises a crown portion and a bill portion conjoined at one end with the crown portion. The bill portion includes a stiffening insert configured to fold in at least one location by way of an interior slot and adjoining terminal crease secti...
12/26/2006
7147321Eyewear with nosepiece
Eyewear includes a lens with front and rear surfaces, a peripheral edge surface, and a recess. First and second notches are formed in the recess. A nosepiece is secured to the lens and includes a core member having first and second ends and a substantially V-shaped ...
12/12/2006
7144109Glasses
In a pair of glasses comprising at least a sight piece and two ear pieces which are foldable in relation to the sight piece or a frame allocated to the sight piece about a substantially horizontal pivoting axis by approximately 180° towards the inside of the sight ...
12/05/2006
7137146Versatile visor cap
A visored headwear is disclosed which has a first visor portion which is operatively associated with the headwear and wherein a second visor overlies the first visor and is positionable in a rearward position relative to the first visor to provide a neck shading.
11/21/2006
7131726Spectacle frame and lens hanger
A spectacle frame according to the present invention includes a pair of lens hangers each having a lens connector at a distal end thereof, and a pair of fixing barrels for supporting proximal ends of the lens hangers to be rotatable on a leftward/rightward axis, and...
11/07/2006
7124425Audio/video system and method utilizing a head mounted apparatus with noise attenuation
A head mounted display in a video/audio system includes a display device, a head mount, noise reduction devices, and a speaker. The display device is coupled to the head mount and produces visual images based on received video signals. The head mount is mounted on t...
10/17/2006
7093303Perspiration blocking and absorbing apparatus
The present apparatus is directed, in one embodiment, towards a liquid-absorbing component for attachment to eyeglasses, that impedes the flow of perspiration and other materials into the wearer's eyes. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes a liquid-absorbin...
08/22/2006
7082618Cap with hinged vent flaps in visor
A visored cap, such as a baseball cap, has the visor is formed with one or more openings through which air can pass from beneath the visor. The visor is provided with hinged flaps formed of two members to close the openings when no air is blowing the openings and pi...
08/01/2006
7073206Cap with unique rubber piping
Piping for the crown of a cap and a cap so disposed with piping. The piping is formed into the crown as by attachment to cloth covers, gores, or otherwise. The piping may be made if plastic and may have a logo attached or formed therein as by embossment, engraving, ...
07/11/2006
7069599Collapsible headgear
Headgear which can be formed into a compact unit such as a carrying case comprising a headband portion and a bill portion, the bill portion being comprised of at least two bill sections which are hingedly connected to one another, the bill sections being made of a s...
07/04/2006
7058991Vented eyewear
An eye protection device is disclosed herein. The eye protection device includes an open face frame, a lens frame with a lens coupled thereto, and means for coupling the lens frame to the open face frame, wherein the lens frame, if pivotally coupled, may be selectiv...
06/13/2006
7055951Safety eyewear assembly with prescription insert
A safety eyewear assembly includes safety eyewear and a prescription lens insert. The safety eyewear includes a frame having a brow bar configured to extend across the brow of the wearer and further includes a plurality of raised shoulders spaced along the brow bar,...
06/06/2006
7055521Ventilated mask for outdoor use
A ventilated mask for outdoor use is provided having a face mask to protect the wearer against insects and flying debris. The mask covers the user's nose, mouth and cheek area, and has a removable visor to provide protection for the eyes as well. The use of a snap i...
06/06/2006
7052130Protective eyewear
An eye protector includes a UV protective film and has adhesive located at the ends of the major axis of the film. The film is sufficiently flexible that it can be shaped into a cane with an oblong base, whereby when the device is applied to a user's eye with its ma...
05/30/2006
7024702Headwear piece with crown opening
A headwear piece having a crown with a peripheral wall which extends around the head of a wearer. The crown has a front, a rear, and a top, and a bottom. The peripheral wall has a front wall portion that projects upwardly to define a forwardly facing surface and is ...
04/11/2006
7003809Cap with a tapered exterior pocket
An improved cap has an open tapered exterior pocket for easily securely storing a marking device. The marking device, such as a pencil, pen, felt tip market, etc. readily accessible is highly accessible while at the same time safely secured on the user. ...
02/28/2006
7000841Lighting apparatus for mounting on hat brim
A flexible light assembly is provided. The flexible light assembly is mountable with respect to the underside of the brim of the hat. The light assembly can be made of a flexible resilient material and be conformed to correspond to any configuration of brim. The lig...
02/21/2006
6996846Visor-type face shield for dentist
An improved visor-type face shield for dentist includes a visor portion and a shield portion coupled to each other by a first pivotable connecting means and second pivotable connecting means. The visor portion comprises a visor assembly, including a visor member and...
02/14/2006
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