Reflected light glare minimization for athletic contest participants while providing a non-verbal communication
Patent 5939142 Issued on August 17, 1999. Estimated Expiration Date: 
August 17, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
August 17, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 1627407 1803836 1811804 2578150 2941916 3681186 3898357 Method and apparatus for identifying color separation film Printing ink transfer process Method of reprinting on a print removable paper product InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 240895 filed on 05/11/1994US Classes:427/256, NONUNIFORM COATING427/155, Organic base427/282, Mask or stencil utilized427/322, Organic base427/331, WITH POST-TREATMENT OF COATING OR COATING MATERIAL427/401, COMBINED428/913, MATERIAL DESIGNED TO BE RESPONSIVE TO TEMPERATURE, LIGHT, MOISTURE, ETC.428/914TRANSFER OR DECALCOMANIAExaminersPrimary: Yamnitzky, MarieAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesB05D 005/00B05D 001/32 AbstractA method and product for reducing reflected light glare into a human's eyes from the human's cheeks while simultaneously providing a non-verbal communication to others is provided, especially for use by participants in athletic contests. Underneath the human's eyes on the cheeks at a reflective location on the cheeks at which incident direct or indirect light is likely to be reflected into a human's eyes a non-toxic, non-reflective colored and finished material in the form of a predefined clearly demarcated geometric shape is applied. Within a week after the application (typically within less than a few hours after the athletic contest is over) the non-reflective material is removed. The non-reflective material may comprise eye black, applied using a stencil, or it may comprise a temporary tattoo or decal, applied in the conventional manner. The shape preferably is a sports apparel or equipment manufacturer's or distributor's logo and/or letters, or a team name, mascot or logo. The material is preferably black or dark colored, and any non-black or non-dark colored portions providing demarcation between elements of the shape comprises a dull or matte color having a wavelength of greater than about 650 nm and less than about 470 nm.Other References
Field of SearchIncluding layer of mechanically interengaged strands, strand-portions or strand-like stripsIncluding developable image or soluble portion in coating or impregnation (e.g., safety paper, etc.) Including coloring matter Of paper DECORATIVE ARTICLE MATERIAL DESIGNED TO BE RESPONSIVE TO TEMPERATURE, LIGHT, MOISTURE, ETC. TRANSFER OR DECALCOMANIA BODY MEMBER PRINTING (E.G., FINGERPRINTING, ETC.) Mask or stencil utilized Organic base NONUNIFORM COATING Organic base WITH POST-TREATMENT OF COATING OR COATING MATERIAL COMBINED Eye or nose protectors | |
