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Mouse device with a built-in printer
A mouse device for use as an input device of a computer is provided that includes a housing in which recording paper is loadable, and a printer unit provided within the housing for printing on the recording paper print information received from the computer.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182084 | Display unit A display unit includes an image data output device, an image projecting device that projects image data so as to be perceived by eyes of a user, a skeleton frame on which the image projecting device is mounted, the sunglass lenses being disposed on the skeleton fra... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8087774 | Side shield for eyewear Disclosed is a side shield which can be easily assembled with and separated from the eyewear temple, identically widen together with the eyewear temple, and prevent the external impact from being transferred to and reaching the eyewear. The side shield includes a sh... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8042936 | Detachable sideshade for spectacles A sideshade for reducing peripheral glare that is removably attachable to a temple of spectacles such that the wearer of the spectacles is not required to remove the spectacles in order to attach the sideshade to or detach the sideshade from the temple of the specta... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8020987 | Sunglasses structure A sunglasses structure includes a glasses frame, having a position limit slot disposed at an internal edge of the glasses frame and a plurality of assembling portions disposed on an outward side of the position limit slot at the internal edge of the glasses frame; t... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7997720 | Eyeshade with horizontally adjustable stops The present invention relates to an eyeshade apparatus having a band, a lens, lens punchouts, and adjustable stops. Its design allows the curvature of the lens of the eyeshade to be modifiable for different activities and uses. The eyeshade apparatus, also because o... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7874666 | Smart sunglasses, helmet faceshields and goggles based on electrochromic polymers Eyewear exhibiting a variable light transmittance functionality is achieved by including a smart lens incorporating an electrochromic (EC) polymer, switchable between a first state and a second state in response to a voltage selectively applied thereto. The smart ey... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7862165 | Detachable sideshade for spectacles A sideshade for reducing peripheral glare that is removably attachable to a temple of spectacles such that the wearer of the spectacles is not required to remove the spectacles in order to attach the sideshade to or detach the sideshade from the temple of the specta... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7854505 | Passive and active photonic crystal structures and devices The present invention provides photonic crystal devices, device components and methods for preventing transmission of electromagnetic radiation from one or more laser sources or laser modes so as to provide an optical shield for protecting a users eyes or an optical... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7585068 | Method and apparatus for calibrating glare-shielding glasses The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for assuring that dynamic glare-shielding devices are properly characterized for the optical arrangement of a particular user by using a plurality of calibration points, thereby assuring the maximum effecti... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7540605 | Tan-through sunglasses The basic object of this invention is the use of light selective materials and fabrics to increase the utility of a garment or sports article. The invention is the novel idea that light selective materials and fabrics can radically improve the usefulness, pleasure, ... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7527372 | Glasses having side shields The present invention provides glasses having side shields, which include glasses bodies and side shields, each of the glasses bodies having a double hinged structure by means of a hinged portion and an elastically hinged portion formed at each of temples, each of t... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7419261 | Non-corrective lenses with improved peripheral vision A method for modifying the shape of a spheric or toric non-corrective lens blank such that astigmatic and peripheral defects are reduced. The outer convex and inner concave sides of the lens are initially designed according to the Gullstrand Formula. Thereafter, a v... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7407280 | Lens for sunglasses, method for producing the same, and production apparatus therefor A lens for sunglasses is provided which is capable of blocking light incident also from the side, of sufficiently fitting the face of a wearer, and of being attached to any eyeglass frame. The polarizing lens for sunglasses is formed by subjecting a laminated plate ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7374282 | Method and apparatus for viewing polarized displays A pair of sunglasses is provided with a polarized region in the upper portion of the eyeglass lens and a non-polarized region in the bottom portion of the eyeglass lens so as to permit reading of polarized instruments through the non-polarized region. The two region... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7370960 | Method and apparatus for viewing a golf putting green This invention provides binocular eyeglasses that have linear polarizing lenses to be employed by a golfer to examine the surface of a putting green as an aid in deciding the speed and direction of a puffing stroke. The planes of maximum transmission for the lenses ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367671 | Process and device for the training of human vision The present invention relates to a process for training the visual system of a human by presenting optical stimuli to said human, said stimuli being presented to a zone within the intact visual field of said human and optionally to a zone outside the intact visual f... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7347544 | Hingeless eyeglasses as collar or headband Hingeless eyeglasses as collar or headband comprises a pair of reading glass or sunglass lenses framed by a lightweight, horseshoe shaped, single piece of narrow band. The narrow band containing eyeglass lenses is specifically shaped to fit around the neck or on top... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7336423 | Hybrid lens A hybrid lens (10) includes a plastic lens (12) and a glass coating film (14). The plastic lens is manufactured by injection molding. The glass coating film is formed on an outer surface of the plastic lens and encloses the outer surface of the ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7325919 | Eyewear having lens retaining member Eyewear of the present invention includes a frame of substantially rigid material, at least one lens and a substantially rigid lens retaining member permanently engaging at least one lens. The lens retaining member extends along and projects radially and outwardly f... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322693 | Focus-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 |
| 7311399 | Method of making a thermoplastic-based article and a thermoplastic-based article made thereby An article, such as a lens article (10, 10′, 10″, 100) containing a first component, e.g., a filter (14, 14′), or component thereof, having a minimum degradation temperature, and a second component, e.g., a substrate (22, 22′), comprisin... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7300151 | Apparatus and method for eye comfort An apparatus and method for preventing ocular surface abnormalities. This apparatus includes a frame containing at least one lens and at least one seal. The frame, lens, and seal provide an area about the eyes of a user that is at least partially enclosed from a sur... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7296887 | Windproof glasses A pair of windproof glasses has a frame assembly and a windproof shield assembly. The frame assembly has a frame, two lenses, two legs and at least two first engaging elements embedded in the frame. The windproof shield assembly mounted detachably on the frame assem... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7284853 | Clip-on with flexible and expandable bridge member The expandable and flexible bridge member is adapted for use a a part of clip-on sunglasses. It permits the sunglasses to be mounted on any eyeglasses, including those with a protruding bridge, with the bridge member of the sunglasses in alignment with the bridge of... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7278733 | Sunglasses with removable sealing member Eyewear is disclosed for use in sports and the like which allows the wearer to attach a removable sealing member to prevent the ingress of particulate matter when active sports are engaged in which require both ventilation and sealing to keep dust, dirt and the like... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7278738 | Eyeglass lens with non-uniform coatings An eyeglass lens has a front side, a back side, a central portion and a peripheral portion. The lens is coated on one or both of it sides with a reflective coating, an anti-reflective coating or both. The reflective coating and/or the anti-reflective coating in the ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7270411 | Light selective sports garments The basic object of this invention is the use of light selective materials and fabrics to increase the utility of a garment or sports article. The invention is the novel idea that light selective materials and fabrics can radically improve the usefulness, pleasure, ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7261409 | Eyeglass frame with integral channel to receive decorative inserts A decorative eyeglass having a pair of temple frames adapted to receive an interchangeable temple insert with a decorative insert attached thereon. A flanged channel disposed in the temple bar of the temple frame is adapted to receive the temple insert through an en... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7255435 | Blue blocking tens An article of an eye wear worn externally upon an eye, having an article which article comprises a wavelength transmission blocker. The wavelength transmission blocker has a lutein assimilated therein for preventing radical damage in the eye. The wavelength transmis... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7234807 | Flexible auxiliary clip-on for tension mounting to a mating spectacle frame A flexible auxiliary clip-on frame for tension mounting to a mating or primary spectacle frame. The clip on may be used to house sunglasses or any other frames necessary. The primary spectacle frame does not have to be constructed with any special features in order ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7232988 | Microprocessor based automatically dimmable eye protection device with interruption prevention An auto darkening eye protection device comprising a shutter assembly adjustable between a clear state and a dark state and a control circuit. The control circuit is provided with a microcontroller, a delivery circuit, a sensing circuit and a weld detect circuit. Th... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7218339 | Eternalism, a method for creating an appearance of sustained three-dimensional motion-direction of unlimited duration, using a finite number of pictures The method uses three pictures, A, B and C, two of which are substantially similar pictures having images, A, B, and one that is dissimilar, usually a solid color, C. Continuous movement is created by repetitively viewing the series A, B, C. Additionally, each pictu... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7210777 | Floating lens brow bar attachment for eyeglasses A brow bar and lens assembly for eyeglasses is provided wherein a flexible brow bar member is attached to a lens assembly only along a central region. By attaching the lens and brow bar in this manner, the brow bar is allowed to flex relative to the lens thereby pro... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7195350 | Multiview eyeglasses An apparatus for light filtration is disclosed. The apparatus has a support structure. A lens is coupled to the support structure. The lens includes a first portion for performing light filtration, and a second portion. The second portion performs substantially less... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7192133 | Pair of sunglasses with farsighted lenses A pair of sunglasses with farsighted lenses includes a main body having a frame surrounding two separate areas. Each of the areas is occupied by a sunlight glass having an opening cut at its lower and inner part. The opening is to be filled with a farsighted lens pr... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7188625 | Ocular surgical protective shield External ocular shields for protecting a patient's eyes from medical treatment radiation energy such as a laser during a medical procedure. Each shield has an external surface that absorbs energy that hits the shield. The shields are connected to each other by a nos... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7188946 | Eyewear 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 |
| 7175271 | Tan-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 |
| 7172279 | Safety eyeglasses with integral side shield and temple Safety eyeglasses having a metal frame are provided with integrally molded side shields. The frame includes a lens frame, a pair of metal temples hingedly connected on opposing sides of the lens frame, and side shields formed from a hardenable, liquid transparent re... | 02/06/2007 |
