With Article Of Toiletry (e.g., Mirror, Cosmetics, Etc.) Patents (Class 2/209.14)
  • Patent number: 9678365
    Abstract: A rearview mirror that is attached to the front surface; left or right side, of any type of eyewear where rear viewing is needed, but especially designed with sportswear in mind. This design is unique because of how and it is attached; to the surface of the eyewear by so-called socketed suction cup; truly held on by atmospheric pressure. The cup being about ΒΌ? inch in diameter can hold on with about 4 lbs of force with a gentle touch because it is made of pliable rubber. The interior of the suction cup has a ball socket housing; both socket and suction cup is all one piece. The stem and ball, is a part of the plastic housing, which encases the mirror, which is all one piece, with smooth rounded edges for safety. The plastic housing exterior acts as an airfoil plate, designed and shaped in such a way to give way to the wind, and cause less turbulence. The ball and socket allows the mirror to swivel in all directions from 0-45 degrees of adjustment in angle, which is adjusted by hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventor: Brawnski Lee Armstrong
  • Publication number: 20140190207
    Abstract: An accessory adapter for mounting an ornamental piece with two opposing edges. The adapter has a body with two spaced members forming a cavity therebetween for receiving one of the edges. The body also has an exterior surface configured to be fixed to an anchoring portion for mounting the adapter on a human body or object. A movable member is rotatably mounted on the body and rotatable to engage the other edge of the two opposing edges to releasably secure the adapter to the ornamental piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventor: Meredith Marks
  • Patent number: 8584682
    Abstract: A scarf with hairpiece device has a generally rectangular bandana with a first bandana surface, a second bandana surface, a first bandana side, a second bandana side, a third bandana side, and a fourth bandana side. The bandana has four quadrants. Arc-shaped first attachment means, second attachment means, and third attachment means are located on the first surface in the fourth quadrant offset from one another. A linear fourth attachment is located on the second surface in the first quadrant. A first sunglasses holding component has a strip located on the second surface in the first quadrant. A second sunglasses holding component has a strip located on the second surface in the third quadrant. The sunglasses holding components are attached on a first end and a second end with an open middle for allowing sunglasses legs to pass through.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Inventor: Sarah Naylor
  • Patent number: 8156575
    Abstract: Headwear wearable by a user is provided having rearview mirrors mounted thereon or incorporated therein via robust mounting structures or mechanisms. The rearview mirrors can be attached to the headwear such that the mirrors are movable between a stowed or collapsed configuration in which the mirror is at least partially hidden from the user's view and a deployed configuration in which a viewing surface of the mirror is positioned to provide a rear view image to the user. The headwear may be goggles, helmets or other structures wearable on the head of a user. Rearview mirrors mountable to headwear are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Inventor: William J. Tronvig
  • Publication number: 20100186147
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hat construction. More particularly the invention relates to a hat or cap that may be changed in size and or comes with interchangeable and reversible components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventor: Sandra D. Garza
  • Patent number: 7761928
    Abstract: A cap assembly structure has a sliding groove for attaching to the visor of a cap and a sliding anchor block attached to an accessory. The sliding groove, which has an inserting slot opening for receiving an I-shaped engaging slipper of the sliding anchor block, extends from the inserting slot opening end up to the other end such that the sliding groove has at least one ledge formed with a plurality of serrated notches for locking with the I-shaped engaging slipper to enable the wearer to assemble, disassemble, move and replace the accessories. The accessories can also be kept in holding elements when they are not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Inventor: Shao-Hua Wang
  • Publication number: 20100095977
    Abstract: A hair band assembly includes a lower band element and an upper band element defining a cavity there between. A pair of eyeglasses, including a frame element enclosing lenses therein, is connected to the hair band assembly via a connector that allows the eyeglasses to pivot between two positions an extended position on the individual's face, and a refracted position within the cavity of the hair band. The frame element on the eyeglasses includes a tab that projects outwardly from the side of the eyeglasses. The tab fits into a recess defined within the upper band element to allow easy retrieval. The frame element also includes a protrusion that mates with a recess on the lower side of the upper band element, such that the recess forms a protrusion snap lock for holding the eyeglasses in place within the cavity. The hair band assembly encompasses a reversible decorative element that is removable from the hair band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Paul Schmitz, Gary Greene
  • Publication number: 20100058515
    Abstract: A two ply head covering in the form of a triangular scarf or babushka in which a weft of hair is secured to extend directly from the front edge of the babushka between opposing inturned forward edges of the babushka.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventor: Keela F. Castle
  • Patent number: 7614090
    Abstract: A headwear piece has a crown defining a surface for engaging a wearer's head and a rim projecting away from the crown. The crown surface has a variable effective diameter. The crown has a rope defined by a plurality of elongate elements each having an actual length and interconnected with each other with the rope in a first state so as to define a shorter effective length extending around at least a portion of the crown. The plurality of elongate elements are extendable by exerting a tensile lengthwise force on the rope to place the rope in a second state. The rope at least one of (a) defines at least a part of the crown surface and (b) bears against a wall that defines at least a part of the crown surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: American Needle
    Inventor: Ronald Kronenberger
  • Publication number: 20090199323
    Abstract: A securing device for a body having an appendage, the securing device having an article of clothing adapted to be received on a portion of the body; and a control member borne by the article of clothing operable to capture the appendage to retain the appendage substantially in a predetermined position relative to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventor: Gina P. Zakarian
  • Publication number: 20090032049
    Abstract: A method and device for administering minoxidil and other topical solutions to the scalp. The method entails administering a minoxidil preparation through a manifold that fits over the scalp of a patient, and placing a moisture barrier over the scalp for a period of time effective to enhance absorption of the minoxidil preparation by the scalp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: Michael I. Rabin, David A. Smith
  • Publication number: 20090000011
    Abstract: The invention comprises a novel easy to use one size fits all headband and scarf combination, and methods of attaching the headband and scarf. A preferred embodiment has a rectangular or square sheet of material with a fold along one corner forming a large main sheet an a short sheet portion. An elongated headband can be sewn on an opposite side of the folded sheet of material along the fold line. A user can drape the short sheet portion over their head and attach the exposed ends of the headband together so that the attached ends are behind the user's head. The large main sheet can be draped over the attached headband. Alternatively, the main sheet can be draped under the attached headband.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventor: Bonita A. Halley-Schamp Halley
  • Publication number: 20080110472
    Abstract: An adapted head covering (20), such as a skullcap or yarlmuka, with sewn-in wig/toupee clips (10), which provides a durable, comfortable, high strength and convenient securing means to the head of the wearer. The adapted head covering is comprised of one or more monolithic wig/toupee clips (10) and a head covering (24) made of any suitable material such as leather, cloth or crochet. The adapted head covering's (20) durable securing mechanism is strong enough to ensure that the head covering (20) remain firmly secured to the head of the wearer during strenuous activities such as dancing, athletic competitions and exercise. In use, one or more of the wig/toupee clips (10) are sewn in to the inner surface of the head covering within its outer periphery, so as to not be visible when the head covering is worn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventor: Jonathan Kaweblum
  • Patent number: 6808278
    Abstract: A mirror device for a cap for allowing the user to see behind oneself and to either side which is especially useful when the user is riding a bicycle. The mirror device for a cap includes a first panel member having a back side and a front side and being adapted to be securely and pivotally disposed on an underside of a bill of a cap; and also includes a support assembly for supporting the first panel member upon the underside of the bill of the cap; and further includes a second panel member being hingedly attached to the first panel member and having a front side and a back side; and also includes a mirror being attached to the second panel member; and further includes an assembly for hingedly attaching the first and second panel members together. The support assembly allows the user to swivel the mirror left and right which allows the user to view behind oneself and to either side of oneself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Inventor: Andrei A. Jirnov
  • Patent number: 6357882
    Abstract: Apparatus for providing a rear view for a user comprising a mirror, a spacer element for spacing the mirror from the user's head and a connector for connecting the spacer element to the user's head wherein the mirror is so constructed and arranged to provide a field of view behind and/or to one side of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Inventor: Michael R. Whittingdale
  • Patent number: 6247824
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing the wearer of a typical safety helmet, face shield, or other headwear a mirror system that improves the wearer's awareness of the rear and side ambient environment. A display is provided to the wearer of a safety helmet that encompasses a reverse field of view and an extended side view of the surrounding environment. This system not only compensates for the limited peripheral view of the helmet but also extends the wearer's visual perception.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Inventors: Joseph J. Berke, Charles Michael