Patents by Inventor Vicki S. Nolan

Vicki S. Nolan has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Floatation device for eyeglasses
    Patent number: 6860596
    Abstract: 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 retention means are required. The passage is substantially off centerline of the body with a minor portion of the body on an inboard side of the temples and a major portion of the body on an outboard side of the temples. The body may be colored for high visibility in the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Inventor: Vicki S. Nolan