"The wireless music box has no imaginable commercial value. Who would pay for a message sent to nobody in particular?"
David Sarnoff, American radio pioneer ; 1921
Make the Most of PatentStorm
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest patents by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Got questions? Ask a Patent Expert!
Registered users: Manage your profile, comments and alerts.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7677724 | Spectacle frame mount for face mask A spectacle frame mount provides secure, removable positioning of a spectacle frame in a gas mask or full face respirator. A spring wire mount supports the spectacle frame between two legs of a loop. The spring wire mount includes two leg portions that have lower en... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7677723 | Eyeglasses with a heart rate monitor A pair of glasses with a heart-rate monitor according to one embodiment. The heart-rate monitor is configured to measure the heart rate of the user of the glasses. The heart-rate monitor can include a sensor with a radiation transmitter and a radiation receiver. The... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7661818 | Clip-on light apparatus A clip-on light apparatus is provided having a polyaxial coupling joint between a light module and frame to permit the light module to be pivoted about a plurality of axes relative to the frame for directing light in a plurality of directions. The polyaxial coupling... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7661817 | Integrated audio eyewear Eyewear includes a lens supporting frame along with temple pieces extending therefrom with at least one of the temple pieces including an open sided chamber sized for receiving an audio unit having communication socket disposed at one end of the audio unit. The open... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7651219 | Eyeglass holder A system, method and device for comfortably, safely and securely holding eyeglasses close to and on the person, when not in use, is disclosed. In some embodiments, the device comprises an adjustable band member to comfortably fit around any persons arm or leg and an... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7648236 | Multi-use eyeglasses with human I/O interface embedded An multi-use eyeglass apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus generally comprises a frame, a display device, at least one sensor and a transceiver. The frame may have a plurality of lens openings defining an optical path. The display device may be mounted to the frame... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7645041 | Sound lighting spectacles The present invention deals with a new and additional aesthetical and customized decorative function to be given to the spectacles, in particular to the kind of spectacles used by young people and in particular entertainment and socialization places. Fundamental inn... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7641335 | Stable titanium spectacle frames for telemicroscopes and surgical telescopes The entire front portion of eyeglass frames for medical, surgical or dental applications are constructed from a solid piece of machined metal, preferably titanium. This results in no welding of the nose bridge, resulting in a one-piece frame that is substantially mo... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7637611 | Adjustable spectacle kit An adjustable spectacle kit article is positioned in the interior of a self-contained breathing mask having a full face plate permitting viewing outside. The kit includes a bracket having an elongated slot for a lug attached to the mask interior. A portion of the lu... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7637610 | Folding eyeglasses with multifunction carrying case Folding eyeglasses with a multifunction carrying case are disclosed. The folding eyeglasses may be any type of glasses such as reading glasses, sun glasses, and/or prescription glasses. Preferably, the glasses fold at the bridge of the nose and on each temple. Once ... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7631968 | Cell phone display that clips onto eyeglasses An apparatus generally including a first housing and a second housing is disclosed. The first housing may have (i) one or more first clips configured to removably secure the first housing to a frame of eyeglasses, (ii) at least one sensor configured to sense a respo... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7621634 | Tethered electrical components for eyeglasses Tethered electrical components coupled to electrical components in or attached to a pair of eyeglasses are disclosed. Tethered electrical components, alone or in combination with eyeglass electrical components, can be used for a variety of different applications and... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7611241 | Spectacle with an illumination device A spectacle with an illumination device is disclosed. The spectacle comprises a body and a clipping device, and the front section of the body is provided with an illumination device. The interior of the body contains batteries connected to the illumination device. T... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7607775 | Illuminating eyeglasses and eyeglasses frame structure Illuminating eyeglasses and an eyeglass frame structure include a frame adapted to hold lenses, a pair of earpieces pivotally connected to the frame by hinges, and a pair of light sources, such as light emitting diodes, mounted on said eyeglasses. Battery compartmen... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7585073 | Baby and toddler sunglasses Baby and toddler sunglasses comprising frames having lenses. The frames are secured around a user's head by a band. The band is secured to the frames by a securing piece. The sunglasses have a sound chip. ... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7568797 | Protective facial shielding having magnetic rims An improved pair of safety glasses is provided with magnets to prevent flying debris, such as metal shavings, striking the face and endangering the eyes. Magnetic strips are disposed around the periphery of the safety glasses or embedded in grooves defined around th... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7562979 | Lighted reading glasses Lighted reading glasses are provided to enable clear reading of normal sized text to occur when the reading material is held at usual distances from the reader in poorly lit locations. The lighted glasses have high intensity lights, such as in the form of LEDs that ... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7559648 | Vision system and method for observing use of a product by a consumer A vision system and method for use by a consumer. The vision system includes an article (e.g., glasses) that is worn by the consumer and a camera attached to the article. The vision system further includes a microphone attached to the article. In another aspect, the... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7559647 | Apparatus, system and method for fastening articles to face or head The present invention is an apparatus, system or method for attaching one or more articles to the human head which is adapted, in one or more embodiments, to substantially reduce or eliminate human ailments associated with the use of frames in the face area of the h... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7556374 | Carabiner glasses A frame for glasses includes two temple bars and a lens receiving portion. The temple bar comprises a first end and a second end. The second end of at least one of the temple bars includes a fastening device having a body portion and a closure member, which is confi... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7553018 | Eyeglass holder This invention is an eyeglass holder attachable to clothing, office and shop equipment, handbags, luggage, vehicles and personal transportation. Cooperating clip arms of three designs—straight, rounded and comb shape—close on or around the desired attach object.... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7547101 | Eyeglasses with integrated telescoping video display Eyeglasses including two video displays having a surface substantially equal in area to that of a lens of the eyeglasses, that may be pivoted forwardly and outwardly to an open position for viewing, and may be folded rearwardly and inwardly to a stored position for ... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7543934 | Eyeglasses with activity monitoring and acoustic dampening 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 ... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7527374 | Slim frame of spectacle having electronic device thereon, and spectacle having the same A frame of spectacle having electronic device thereon, comprising: a pair of eyewires, along the inside of each eyewire is formed with an engaging section for engaging with a glass, and a bridge section is interlinked between the pair of eyewires; a pair of temples ... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7524057 | Finished leather covered eyewear device and method A device and method of making eyewear with distinctive leather style and comfort as well as practicality in custom covered, customer covered, or mass produced eyewear coverings utilizing a zipper, snap, or metal button attaching means or by an insert molding in an i... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7503650 | Glow in the dark, heat sensitive color changing ear pieces or nose rest A set of eyeglasses wherein the nose rest and/or earpiece changes color when exposed to body heat. The nose rest and/or earpiece may contain a thermochromic material that is brightly colored and/or glow in the dark when not being worn and then when the eyeglasses ar... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7500746 | Eyewear with radiation detection system Eyewear having radiation monitoring capability is disclosed. Radiation, such as ultraviolet (UV) radiation, infrared (IR) radiation or light, can be measured by a detector. The measured radiation can then be used in providing radiation-related information to a user ... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7500748 | Spectacles capable of magnifying an image displayed on a portable multimedia player A pair of spectacles capable of magnifying an image displayed on a portable multimedia player includes a front frame having a slot vertically extended between an upper and a lower surface thereof; a magnifying unit being arranged at a rear side of the front frame to... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7500747 | Eyeglasses with electrical components A pair of glasses with one or more electrical components partially or fully embedded in the glasses is disclosed. In one embodiment, a pair of glasses includes a speaker and an electrical connector, both at least partially embedded in the glasses, with the speaker a... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7494216 | Electronic eyewear with hands-free operation 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... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7494217 | Magnetic eyeglass holder The invention is directed to a magnetic eyeglasses holder that includes a support and a magnet. The support includes an upright member and a base. The magnet allows for attractive magnetic communication with at least one temple bar of an eyeglasses such that when fo... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7494219 | Eyewear for redirected viewing with auxiliary lenses A pair of spectacles for providing a redirected view includes a visor configured to support a pair of triangular optical prisms attached to the bottom surface of the visor in front of a wearer's eyes. The prisms provide an internally reflected and refracted path app... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7494218 | Adjustable spectacle kit Adjustable spectacles article and protection method include a novel adjustable spectacle kit positioned in the interior surface of a self contained breathing mask. In one aspect, the breathing mask covers a full face of a wearer and includes a face plate permitting ... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7488068 | Eyewear with mask attachment features Eyewear having adapters and/or mask attachment features which permit the eyewear to attach to a mask, or a mask to attach to the eyewear. An adapter may be used which may provide a portion of the eyewear and/or mask. Alternatively, an adapter may be provided separat... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7484846 | Double eyelid forming devices A double eyelid forming device for non-surgically generating a crease in the upper eyelids of a human comprising a pair of glasses, one string attached to each of the two upper rims of the glasses and running along the curvature of the upper rim, and two sets of bea... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7484847 | Eyeglasses having integrated telescoping video camera and video display Eyeglasses including video displays that may be pivoted forwardly and outwardly to an open position for viewing through the lenses of the eyeglasses, and may be folded rearwardly and inwardly to a stored position for retention by the temple members of the eyeglasses... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7481531 | Eyeglasses with user monitoring In one embodiment, eyewear having user monitoring capabilities is disclosed. In one example, the user monitoring can pertain to activity monitoring. In another example, the user monitoring can pertain to physical or emotional characteristics monitoring of a user. Th... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7481530 | Glasses combined with sun/wind screens A glasses combined with retractable screens is provided. The glasses combined with retractable screens is comprised of a frame of glasses that has void space therein. Small spring re-winders are installed inside of both of legs of the glasses frame and inside of upp... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7470023 | Eyeglasses device The present invention relates to eyeglasses and containers for securing eyeglasses. In particular, the present invention relates to a device comprising an eyeglasses segment attached to an eyeglasses container, and related systems and kits. ... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7467868 | Head magnifier A head magnifier is provided, comprising magnifying optics as well as a coupling mechanism for attaching the magnifying optics to a head mount which can be placed on a user's head. The coupling mechanism has a swivel mechanism enabling swiveling of the magnifying op... | 12/23/2008 |