Patents by Inventor Troy E. Mitchell

Troy E. Mitchell 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).

  • Eyeglasses retainer and case with detachable straps
    Patent number: 6478145
    Abstract: A double rolled stretch fabric protective member is detachably attached to a pair of connection members at each end to form an eyeglasses retainer and case combination with detachable straps. The connection members comprise tubular straps which may receive the stems of eyeglasses therein and held in place on the stems by elastic bands within the ends of the straps. The assembly is then worn around the head or neck as a retainer preventing the eyeglasses from sliding forward or falling off in sports and such. When the eyeglasses are not worn they can be folded and placed within the cavity formed by unrolling the double roll of the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Suncepts, Inc.
    Inventor: Troy E. Mitchell
  • Eyeglasses retainer and case with detachable straps
    Publication number: 20020125147
    Abstract: A double rolled stretch fabric protective member is detachably attached to a pair of connection members at each end to form an eyeglasses retainer and case combination with detachable straps. The connection members comprise tubular straps which may receive the stems of eyeglasses therein and held in place on the stems by elastic bands within the ends of the straps. The assembly is then worn around the head or neck as a retainer preventing the eyeglasses from sliding forward or falling off in sports and such. When the eyeglasses are not worn they can be folded and placed within the cavity formed by unrolling the double roll of the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventor: Troy E. Mitchell
  • Eyeglasses retainer and case
    Patent number: 5102216
    Abstract: A stretch fabric is double rolled and then sewn to tubular straps at each end to form an eyeglasses retainer, case combination. The tubular straps are attached to the stems of eyeglasses and are held in place on the stems by elastic bands within the ends of the straps. The assembly is then worn around the head or neck as a retainer preventing the eyeglasses from sliding forward or falling off in sports and such. When the eyeglasses are not worn they can be folded and placed within the cavity formed by unrolling the double roll of the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1992
    Inventor: Troy E. Mitchell