Patents Assigned to Contour Optik Inc.
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Patent number: 11163179Abstract: A temple unit for an eyewear includes two temples each including pivotally connected front and rear segments. The front and rear segments respectively include adjacent rear and front ends. One of the front and rear ends is formed with a protruding portion, and the other one of the front and rear ends is formed with a recess portion. The protruding portion has at least three non-coplanar first flat surfaces defining two convex corner sections. Any two adjacent ones of the first flat surfaces are connected to each other to define one of the convex corner sections. The recess portion has at least two non-coplanar second flat surfaces connected to each other to define a concave corner section engaging a selected one of the convex corner sections so as to position the rear segment relative to the front segment.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2019Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: CONTOUR OPTIK INC.Inventors: David Chao, Chien-Ho Lin
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Patent number: 9555233Abstract: An electrode configured for use in a direct current electrical stimulation system, which includes a control circuit configured to provide a stimulating current, includes a main body and a plurality of pin members. The main body is electrically coupled to the control circuit to receive the stimulating current therefrom and includes a base wall and a surrounding wall cooperating with the base wall to define a receiving space for receiving an electrically conductive liquid. The pin members extend from the main body, are in fluid communication with the receiving space, and permit delivery of the electrically conductive liquid to a subject when the pin members are placed in direct contact with the subject.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2014Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Contour Optik Inc.Inventors: David Chao, Chien-Ho Lin, Yung-Chang Chang
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Patent number: 9433773Abstract: A cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) device includes a head support, a control unit configured to provide a stimulating current, and a primary arm module. The primary arm module includes a primary arm and an electrode unit. The primary arm is pivotally connected to the head support and is longitudinally extendible. The electrode unit is disposed at the primary arm and includes an electrode that is electrically coupled to the control unit and that forms a path for transmission of the stimulating current to a stimulating point of a subject when the electrode is placed in direct contact with the stimulating point.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2014Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Contour Optik Inc.Inventors: David Chao, Chien-Ho Lin, Yung-Chang Chang
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Publication number: 20120320332Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention a system is provided for allowing a consumer to easily match a suitable pair of primary eyeglasses with a suitable pair of auxiliary eyeglasses. In one example (which example is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive), the suitable pair of primary eyeglasses may be matched with the suitable pair of auxiliary eyeglasses without damaging or opening the package which contains the pair of auxiliary eyeglasses. In another example (which example is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive), the system may comprise a package and/or a displayer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: Contour Optik, Inc.Inventors: David Chao, Yu-Shun Lee
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Patent number: 7681721Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention a system is provided for allowing a consumer to easily match a suitable pair of primary eyeglasses with a suitable pair of auxiliary eyeglasses. In one example (which example is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive), the suitable pair of primary eyeglasses may be matched with the suitable pair of auxiliary eyeglasses without damaging or opening the package which contains the pair of auxiliary eyeglasses. In another example (which example is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive), the system may comprise a package and/or a displayer.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2009Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Contour Optik, Inc.Inventors: David Chao, Yu-Shun Lee
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Patent number: 7490717Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention a system is provided for allowing a consumer to easily match a suitable pair of primary eyeglasses with a suitable pair of auxiliary eyeglasses. In one example (which example is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive), the suitable pair of primary eyeglasses may be matched with the suitable pair of auxiliary eyeglasses without damaging or opening the package which contains the pair of auxiliary eyeglasses. In another example (which example is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive), the system may comprise a package and/or a displayer.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2005Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Contour Optik, Inc.Inventors: David Chao, Yu-Shun Lee
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Patent number: 7320397Abstract: The present invention relates to an eyeglasses case for storing a pair of eyeglasses.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2005Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Assignee: Contour Optik, Inc.Inventor: David Chao
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Patent number: 7226161Abstract: An eyeglass device includes a primary frame and an auxiliary frame for receiving two primary lenses and two auxiliary lenses respectively. The primary frame includes two brow portions and two primary magnetic members disposed respectively on the two brow portions or on top edges of the two primary lenses. Each of the primary magnetic members has a magnetic surface facing upwards or downwards or rearwards. The auxiliary frame includes two brow portions and two auxiliary magnetic members disposed respectively on the two brow portions or on top edges of the two auxiliary lenses to be mutually magnetically attachable with the two primary magnetic members.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2004Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: Contour Optik Inc.Inventors: David Yinkai Chao, Pin Chou, Chien Ho Lin, Hsien Tsung Chang
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Patent number: 7198364Abstract: An eyeglass combination includes a primary frame having a bridge and two side studs. An auxiliary frame includes a bridge and two side extensions each having a rear flange for engaging with the stud and for allowing the auxiliary frame to be secured to typical primary frame. The rear flanges each includes a magnet for engaging with another magnet engaged in the studs or for engaging with the studs of magnetic material. The magnets are preferably disposed laterally.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2000Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Contour Optik, Inc.Inventor: David Yinkai Chao
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Patent number: 7052129Abstract: A number of eyeglass frames with resilient structures and shields that have wide applicability are described. In one embodiment, an auxiliary frame has a resilient structure at its bridge area, and non-uniform shields. The shields have openings at their sides and retaining mechanisms. Due to its resilient nature, the auxiliary frame is adaptable to after-market sales for primary frames. In yet another embodiment, a primary frame has a resilient structure at its bridge area and has shields. Such a primary frame again allows it to be comfortably fitted to people whose heads are of different sizes and shapes.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2003Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: Contour Optik, Inc.Inventors: David Chao, Pin Chou, Wei-Lien Huang, Chang-Yung Chang, Chien-Ho Lin, Ruey-Hong Hung
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Patent number: 6974226Abstract: A light assembly that can be magnetically attached to a pair of glasses. The assembly has a light source and a housing, which has a first magnetic element. When the light assembly is attached to a pair of glasses, the person wearing the glasses would not block the light emitted from the light assembly; the first magnetic element is magnetically coupled to a second magnetic element; and at least a portion of the housing extends over at least a portion of the glasses to provide support for the light assembly, if necessary.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2003Date of Patent: December 13, 2005Assignee: Contour Optik, Inc.Inventor: Hsien-Tsung Chang
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Patent number: 6948809Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to an eyeglass assembly including a pair of first eyeglasses having a first bridge interconnecting a pair of first lenses, a pair of second eyeglasses having a second bridge interconnecting a pair of second lenses and retainers provided on opposite sides of the first frame. Each retainer may include an upper clamping plate and a lower clamping plate. The lower clamping plate may have at least one restricting groove to correspond to at least one rib so that combination of the at least one rib and the at least one restricting groove is able to combine the first pair of eyeglasses and the second pair of eyeglasses.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2003Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Assignee: Contour Optik, Inc.Inventors: David Chao, Ming Che Wu
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Patent number: 6929116Abstract: The present invention is directed to the visual display of the contents of eyeglass containers, which otherwise would not be visible to a person who observed the container.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2002Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Assignee: Contour Optik, Inc.Inventors: David Chao, Yeou-Soon Lee
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Patent number: 6857518Abstract: The present invention is directed to multipurpose containers in which a variety of items can be stored, such as eyeglasses writing instruments, pills, medicines, thermometers, rulers, note pads, to name a few of the nearly limitless number of items that can be stored. The containers may be provided with writing implements or gauges to measure a parameter, such as a timepiece.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2001Date of Patent: February 22, 2005Assignee: Contour Optik INCInventor: David Chao
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Patent number: 6851552Abstract: The present invention is directed to multipurpose containers in which a variety of items can be stored, such as eyeglasses writing instruments, pills, medicines, thermometers, rulers, note pads, to name a few of the nearly limitless number of items that can be stored. The containers are provided with lighters, video game players, and currency converters.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2002Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Contour Optik, Inc.Inventor: David Chao
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Patent number: 6814226Abstract: The present invention is directed to multipurpose containers in which a variety of items can be stored, such as eyeglasses writing instruments, pills, medicines, thermometers, rulers, note pads, to name a few of the nearly limitless number of items that can be stored. The containers may be provided with writing implements or gauges to measure a parameter, such as a timepiece, or a computational device, such as a calculator.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2001Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Assignee: Contour Optik, Inc.Inventor: David Chao
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Patent number: 6808284Abstract: The present invention, in one embodiment to eyeglasses coupled with a light source, a screwdriver, or a writing instrument. The eyeglasses have a front frame portion and arms extending therefrom and a light source, screwdriver, or writing instrument positioned on or in the arm or arms.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2001Date of Patent: October 26, 2004Assignee: Contour Optik, Inc.Inventor: David Chao
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Patent number: 6789664Abstract: The present invention is directed to cases for storing eyeglasses also having an item such as a mirror, thermometer, compass, laser pointer, or timepiece included in its structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2001Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: Contour Optik, Inc.Inventor: David Chao
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Patent number: 6733121Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of forming a unitary front face for eyeglasses provided with lenses that have magnifying power.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2002Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: Contour Optik, Inc.Inventor: George W. Chao
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Patent number: RE40108Abstract: Eyeglasses convertible into an eyeglass case, including a frame, seats, rotary blocks, upper and lower covers, and hinges. The frame has lenses and a larger nose pad at the center. The seats are provided on both ends of the frame and have upper and lower grooves on one side, with a screw hole disposed intermediate of the upper and lower grooves. The rotary blocks have a projection and can turn about an angle of 180 degrees in the seats. The rotary blocks further have a recess on one side with a through hole for receiving a screw rod, whereby the hinge is pivotally secured in the recess. The hinges are provided at front ends of the upper and lower covers that serve as casings of the eyeglass case or earpieces of the eyeglasses.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2002Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Contour Optik, Inc.Inventor: Shui-Hua Kuo