Face Patents (Class 2/9)
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Patent number: 5446925Abstract: An adjustable face shield for protecting the face of the wearer, having a mask adapted to cover the nose and mouth of the wearer and a flexible eye shield having a transparent upper portion adapted to fit over the eyes of the wearer. The eye shield has a base portion fixedly attached to the mask so that the upper portion of the eye shield can pivot towards or away from the wearer's face. Adjustable attachment means mounted on the eye shield fits around the head of the wearer to position the eye shield over the eyes and is adapted to adjust the angular position of the upper portion of the eye shield relative to the face of the wearer as the adjustable means is moved up or down on the back of the head of the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1993Date of Patent: September 5, 1995Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Dennis L. Baker, Susan A. Green
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Patent number: 5440760Abstract: The disposable face shield (10) protects the wearer against airborne particles and droplets possibly containing pathogens. The disposable face shield (10) includes a transparent plastic shield (12) and a cord (50) attached to the transparent plastic shield (12) for securing the shield about the wearer's face. A crescent-shaped foam member (20) is affixed to the transparent plastic shield (12) at an upper-central spot. The foam member further defines at least one gap between the foam member and the transparent plastic shield to provide ventilation. When not in use, the disposable face shield has a generally flat profile for ease of storage and packaging.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 1994Date of Patent: August 15, 1995Assignee: Tecnol Medical Products, Inc.Inventor: Monte Highsmith
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Patent number: 5438710Abstract: A thermal nose protector for use in subfreezing climates, e.g. by an alpine skier with ski goggles. The thermal nose protector consists of a flexible shield sheet material sized to conformingly fit over the skier's nose and having at least a first and a second layer. The first layer is made from a soft, thermally insulating material for direct engagement with the skin of the skier's nose. The second layer is of the multiple-hook type for separable gripping engagement with a corresponding portion of the foam-like, peripheral, interior strip of the ski goggles. The flexible shield sheet extends beyond the tip of the skier's nose whereby a substantially open air pocket is defined by the nose-covering the shield sheet beneath the skier's nose and ahead of the skier's mouth, wherein an air breathing channel is formed coextensively of the open air pocket for promoting air breathing from the nose of the skier.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 1994Date of Patent: August 8, 1995Assignee: Kathleen McDonaldInventors: Neil McDonald, Kathleen McDonald, Sharon McDonald
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Patent number: 5431156Abstract: A protective respiratory device (1) in the form of a half-mask (2) is designed to cover the nose and the mouth of the wearer and is combined with a bag-shaped hood (3) designed to enclose the head of the wearer and provided with a visor (12) in front. Round the bag opening, the hood (3) is provided with an elastic sleeve designed to surround the neck of the wearer in a tight-fitting fashion. A first elastic band (9) arranged in the hood extends between the two sides of the half-mask and is intended to be applied round the back of the head or the nape of the neck of the wearer. A second elastic band (13) arranged in the hood and extending rearwards from a hood portion corresponding to the forehead of the wearer is connected to the first band (9) at the back. The second band (13) is adapted to be placed over the crown of the head of the wearer and has such a width that it will then largely surround the head of the wearer also laterally.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 1994Date of Patent: July 11, 1995Assignee: Sundstrom Safety ABInventor: Michael Sundstrom
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Patent number: 5416923Abstract: A sun shield or nose guard for eyeglasses, such as sunglasses or goggles, which is readably attachable and removable from the glasses. The sun shield is formed from a thin, semi-stiff but flexible sheet material, such as a suitable plastic, to the general shape of a human nose. A small piece of hook-and-loop fastener material of the sort available under the Velcro trademark, is secured to the upper, outer, edge of the sun shield, preferably by an adhesive. A corresponding piece of the complementary hook-and-eye material is secured to the glasses between the glasses' nose pads, preferably by an adhesive. Such pieces can be attached to a number of different glasses so that the sun shield can be selectively used with any of them. The sun shield can be easily attached for use when needed and detached when not needed or when it is desired to attach the shield to a different pair of glasses. A rounded bead is provided around the periphery of the sun shield for maximum comfort wherever the edge may contact the nose.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 1993Date of Patent: May 23, 1995Inventor: John L. Peugh
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Patent number: 5410757Abstract: A face shield comprising a frame (1), a glass (2) attached to the frame, a padding (3) between the frame and the face and an attaching portion, for example, a ribbon (4) encircling the head, and to which face shield air is led. The frame is hollow so that the air led into the face shield is directed into the hollow frame and the frame comprises openings through which the air is discharged inside the face shield.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1994Date of Patent: May 2, 1995Assignee: Kemira OyInventors: Teppo T. Vienamo, Pauli J. Saari, Timo E. Holmlund, Jyrki H. V. Jaarvinen
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Patent number: 5398341Abstract: An apparatus for closing a hinged lens holder on the front of a welding hood, without using the hands. The apparatus is a spring loaded mechanism using the chin to actuate it.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1993Date of Patent: March 21, 1995Inventor: James E. Trapple
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Patent number: 5394568Abstract: An insert-molded head harness for use in securing a respirator mask to the face of a wearer, wherein the head harness comprises a web having a central portion and a peripheral portion extending at least partially around the central portion, and a plurality of elastomeric fastening straps having first and second ends, the first ends being integrally bonded to the peripheral portion of the web and the second ends being adapted to be used in securing a respirator mask to the face of a wearer. The head harness can include an elastomeric flange which comprises an elastomeric resin and embeds the peripheral portion of the web. The web preferably comprises a material selected from the group consisting of woven, knitted, and non-woven materials.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 1993Date of Patent: March 7, 1995Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Gerald M. Brostrom, David C. Byram
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Patent number: 5394564Abstract: A strike zone mask provides an image of a batter's strike zone for increasing the precision with which an umpire may judge whether or not a pitched ball was a strike. A lens carriage is provided within the viewing opening of the mask, the carriage and lens intercepting the umpire's field of vision in one eye. Lenses within the carriage have vertical scored lines defining the horizontal width of home plate, and a horizontal bar adjustably affixed to the front of the carriage across the lower portion of the lens permits adjusting the height of the strike zone to different players by aligning the top of the lens with the batter's shoulders and the horizontal bar with his knees.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 1993Date of Patent: March 7, 1995Inventor: David G. Rodriguez
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Patent number: 5392465Abstract: This invention relates to a mask for use in fire accidents and in particular to one including a body portion adapted to cover face of an user and provided with a transparent visor in the front side, the body portion being made of a fire proof cloth in which is received a liquid chemical substance for preventing smoke, an elastic band made of fire proof material and mounted on the upper rear side of the body portion, a left strap mounted on the lower left side of the body portion and provided with a female fastener, a right strap mounted on the lower right side of the body portion and provided with a male fastener adapted to engage the female fastener off, the left strap, and an aluminum-foil bag for receiving the mask, whereby the user will be prevented from inhaling smoke and being choked by the smoke.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1993Date of Patent: February 28, 1995Inventor: Lee W. Shou
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Patent number: 5388276Abstract: A visor 10 for mounting video display units and/or earphones on the head has a U-shaped retaining element 16 pivoted thereto about a transverse axis X', whereby the retaining element 16 can be raised to facilitate donning and doffing the visor 10 or lowered to engage the occipital region of the head to keep the visor in position. The retaining element 16 may commonly rotate about axis X' with an arch-shaped manifold 13. Preferably, the retaining element 13 is articulated to axis x' by links 15 and recesses 19 are preferably provided on opposite sides of the visor 10 to receive the folded links 15 and arms 18 of the retaining element 16 when the latter is fully lowered. In this position, the manifold 13 rests on top of the arms 18 of the retaining element 16.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 1993Date of Patent: February 14, 1995Assignee: Virtuality Entertainment LimitedInventor: Richard Holmes
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Patent number: 5384914Abstract: A face mask formed of an impact resistant plastic material comprises interconnected horizontal and vertical bars and panel portions in arcuate configuration to surround the face of the wearer. Each bar is formed with front and rear outwardly curved surfaces which form boundaries of spaced apart, angularly related rib portions extending for the length of each bar.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 1994Date of Patent: January 31, 1995Assignee: Face Guard, Inc.Inventors: Lorine S. Caveness, Henry G. Glass, Alan B. Feldman
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Patent number: 5383450Abstract: A clear plastic visor (16) is secured to a mask (12) which is removably attachable to the face of a wearer. The visor (16) is secured to the mask (12) at bond areas (48, 50) on opposite ends of the mask (12). The visor (16) is provided with a notched keyhole (20) to allow the visor (16) to conform to contours of the face of the wearer and to prevent creasing thereof. The visor (16) is generally positioned on the mask (12) so that approximately 1/3 of the visor's depth (D) covers the mask (12). A darkened strip (22) may be added to the top edge of the mask (12) to further reduce the likelihood of glare and reflections.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1992Date of Patent: January 24, 1995Assignee: TCNL Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Vance M. Hubbard, Welton K. Brunson
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Patent number: 5351339Abstract: Known protective helmets used for motorcycle riding, flying and snowmobiling employ transparent visors that have heating elements to reduce and attempt to eliminate the build-up of ice, condensation and fog. A double-lensed face shield is provided with a pair of electrodes formed on an inner face lens, in the air pocket formed between the inner face lens and the outer weather lens. Substantially across one entire surface of the inner face lens is formed an electroconductive film. An upper electrode extends from a first end along an upper margin of the inner face lens on the film to a second end. On the opposite lower margin extends on the film a lower electrode from a first end to a second end. An insulated contact passes from one side of the inner lens to the other and connects the first end of the lower electrode with a conductor which extends on the opposite side of the inner lens towards the first end of the upper electrode.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1993Date of Patent: October 4, 1994Assignee: 546401 Ontario LimitedInventors: Douglas A. Reuber, Amsey Buehler
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Patent number: 5341513Abstract: A protective shield is provided for secure mounting on a headlight assembly that is to be supported on the head of a user. The shield is formed of a thin sheet of flexible plastic with a mounting means that is integral with the sheet and including a flexible portion, such as a loop and an aperture. The loop bends into engagement with the top of the housing of the headlight assembly, whereas the aperture fits over the front lens where the light is projected. Tab fasteners on curved wings connected to the upper corners of the shield provide a curl to accommodate the face curvature. In an alternative embodiment for covering only the headlight, a similar mounting arrangement is provided, except at the bottom of the flexible sheet an open loop engages the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1992Date of Patent: August 30, 1994Assignee: B. F. Wehmer, Medical Instrument DivisionInventors: Walter F. Klein, Ira J. Cooper, Leon M. Cooper
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Patent number: 5337419Abstract: A face protector for shielding the face of the wearer while permitting observation and pivoting of the shield toward and away from the face comprising: an elongated flexible band of absorbent padding sized and adapted to, be fitted about the forehead; a first elongated flexible stiffening member attached therealong to a corresponding confronting portion of the band; a second elongated stiffening member having a length greater than the first stiffening member and pivotally attached to the first stiffening member at corresponding end portions of the stiffening members so that the stiffening members are spaced apart when the band is fitted about the head; a flexible transparent face shield with an integral anti-glare, anti-fog coating connected at a top portion thereof to the second stiffening member along its length whereby pivotal movement of the second stiffening member relative to the first stiffening member permits movement of the shield toward and away from the face; and, a void provided in one end portionType: GrantFiled: September 24, 1992Date of Patent: August 16, 1994Assignee: Infection Control Products, Inc.Inventor: John P. Russell
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Patent number: 5335371Abstract: An infielder's mask is arranged to include use by players to include parallel bar structure directed across the mouth and nasal portions of an individual, with a bottom bar with a lowermost end of a U-shaped lower frame arranged to position about an individual's chin to position the mask in use in cooperation with strap structure,Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1993Date of Patent: August 9, 1994Inventor: Gerald W. Spessard
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Patent number: 5313666Abstract: A plurality of spaced mounting blocks pivotally support an arcuate shield therebetween projecting above the mounting blocks defining a concave surface in confronting relationship relative to a support web directed between the boxes. A first of said mounting box is arranged to include a radio, with a second arranged to provide for a timer mechanism to permit timing of a sun bathing event, with the shield affording protection of a facial surface of an individual relative to sun rays. A modification of the invention includes a spray medium directed onto an individual's face to enhance cooling during a sun bathing event.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 1992Date of Patent: May 24, 1994Inventors: Vickie R. Bax, Dale F. Bax
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Patent number: 5303423Abstract: Face shield for protecting a wearer's face from spatters. The shield includes a flexible, transparent portion sized to cover the face and a flexible spacer portion for contact with the wearer's forehead to provide adequate clearance of the transparent flexible portion away from the wearer's face. When worn, the flexible spacer portion substantially completely seals the top portion of the shield to prevent spatters from reaching the face from the top, that is, through the portion occupied by the spacer. The face shield may also include a mask structure to cover the nose and mouth of the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1991Date of Patent: April 19, 1994Assignee: Splash Shield, Limited PartnershipInventors: Peter J. Gazzara, John W. Burke, Jr.
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Patent number: 5297298Abstract: An eye shield comprises an elongated, flexible, spring-like frame member generally bowed along its length and biased toward an unsprung condition in which the ends are spaced apart a distance less than the width of a user's head, and a transparent, flexible eye covering member having a pair of first and second orifices for being removably secured on the frame member.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1992Date of Patent: March 29, 1994Inventors: Robert G. Salatka, James H. Mitchell
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Patent number: 5293649Abstract: In prior art face guard mounting technology, the guard is attached to the helmet by four attachment straps. This invention pertains to improving the way that the guard is mounted to only the sides of the helmet. Each prior art side attachment strap is in the form of a single loop that encircles the rear most bar of the guard. The prior art design holds the guard to the helmet restricting the guard from moving only in the direction that the side attachment strap points in. However, the prior art side attachment has no means of restricting the guard from moving down through the loop in the side attachment strap, nor does it keep the guard from rattling, tilting or moving up and down on the helmet. The present invention side attachment strap provides a means of restricting the guard from getting moved around on the helmet. The improved side attachment strap eliminates the problems encountered by the prior art design by containing two loops, with a 90 degree angle between the loops.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 1991Date of Patent: March 15, 1994Inventor: Thomas A. Corpus
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Patent number: 5274847Abstract: A device to protect the wearer's nose from sunlight, to be attached to glasses or goggles. The device is constructed from a single piece of flexible, creasable sheet material, and has a nose shield and a strap extending from the top of the nose shield. The strap is looped over the bridge of the eyewear and threaded through an aperture at the top of the nose shield. There are locking projections along the edges of the strap that help to secure the strap in the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1992Date of Patent: January 4, 1994Inventor: Richard A. Lauttamus
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Patent number: 5267353Abstract: A protective face guard for use in baseball and other sports and which comprises a mask piece, an impact cushioning forehead pad, an impact cushioning mouth pad, a strap and a mouth guard. The mask piece includes a front protective portion extending from a point just above the player's head to a point below the player's chin and also includes two side protective portions extending from opposite sides of the front portion. The mask piece is formed with a visor aperture to accommodate the visor of a cap worn by a player and a vision aperture which provides the player with an unobstructed front and peripheral view. The mask piece is illustrated in a first embodiment as being formed from a sheet of molded thermoplastic material and in a second embodiment as being formed from a matrix of interconnected rod members.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 1993Date of Patent: December 7, 1993Inventor: Norman O. Milligan
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Patent number: 5265280Abstract: A one-piece facial screen comprised of a lightweight mesh-like covering (24) which is patterned and proportioned to cover the mouth and chin area with an expandable material (20), and two lightweight fabric connections (17) and (17a) whereby the upper line of said connections continues up and over the wearer's cheekbone but not so high as to cover the temples. Two apertures (22) and (22a) means are contained in said connections to allow the skin to breathe. Said connections are attached to a lightweight easily expandable material as a backing (14) with a top stitching means running throughout the facial screen with connecting elastic.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1992Date of Patent: November 30, 1993Inventor: Michael Walsh
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Patent number: 5263204Abstract: A jaw protection device attached or attachable to a helmet to protect a jaw and especially a fractured jaw while it is healing to allow a professional hockey player or the like to continue playing. The device comprises a rigid plate which is rigidly attached to the helmet and which parallels the anatomical structure of the jaw, and the device is spaced from the facial structures so that objects such as hockey sticks and blades are prevented from entering to impact the jaw and so that impact forces are not transmitted from the device to the jaw.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 1992Date of Patent: November 23, 1993Inventor: John L. Butsch
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Patent number: 5257417Abstract: A transparent plastic face shield assembly for a fire fighter's helmet is disclosed which employs a thermally reflective applique on each of the end sections of a face shield near its points of pivotal attachment to opposite sides of the helmet. The appliques essentially cover the outer facing surfaces of the face shield end sections and contain a channel along lower edges thereof in which lower edge portions of the end sections are disposed in close fitting relation to prevent lower edges of the end sections from deforming when exposed to high temperature conditions. The appliques should be constructed of highly heat reflective aluminum alloy such as aluminum foil or sheet. The appliques are attached to the face shield end sections by a high temperature resistant adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 1992Date of Patent: November 2, 1993Assignee: E. D. Bullard CompanyInventor: Richard A. Oleson
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Patent number: 5251334Abstract: An anti-dazzling device relating to eye protection for drivers driving at night comprises a fixing means, a shield, and an adapter means, in which the fixing means can be fixed adjustably in tightness to the head of a user, the adapter means extends forward from the fixing means, the shield is connected to the fixing means through the adapter means and is put at the left front or right front side of the user's eyes with its one end away from the user's eyes inclining to the centerline. The shield is made of transparent color material, which not only shields the intense dazzle emitting obliquely from head-on approaching cars but also does not hamper the normal sight of the users. Said device further comprises a front shield. The present invention is simple in structure, convenient for use and very low in cost.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1991Date of Patent: October 12, 1993Inventor: Chen Y. Yang
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Patent number: 5249347Abstract: A wire mesh face mask for hockey or other sports is manufactured from a steel having carbon content in the range of AISI grades C-1018 to C-1038, and preferably C-1022. The mask is made by forming a grid of generally horizontal wires overlaid by generally vertical wires, shaping the grid into a mask shape, welding the wires to each other where they intersect, heat treating and quenching the grid to increase hardness, dipping the grid to coat it with an epoxy coating. This combination of materials and processes permits the use of a thinner wire than has previously been possible in face masks.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 1992Date of Patent: October 5, 1993Assignee: Canstar Sports Group Inc.Inventor: Franz W. Martinitz
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Patent number: 5247706Abstract: A face shield assembly is releasably attached to a pair of spectacles and is adjustable so that it may be placed close to or away from the wearer's face. It is lockable into each position of adjustment. Multiple apertures are formed in a clear or tinted lens, just below its uppermost edge, and these apertures press fittingly receive posts that are formed along the length of a flexible base member that conforms to the contour of the wearer's head so that the lens depends from the base member. The opposite ends of the lens are retained in detent members formed in the opposite ends of the base member, and a horizontal top shield extends from the base member to the wearer's forehead.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 1992Date of Patent: September 28, 1993Inventor: Phillip E. Mark
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Patent number: 5245709Abstract: Protective eyeware for a board user includes a substantially thin, one-piece body made from a clear, flexible material having color and ultraviolet protection added thereto. The body includes wing shaped edges which fit over the temples of a wearer and have an elastic headband secured to their ends for retaining the eyeware on the head of a wearer. A plurality of resilient members are secured to the interior of the body so as to fit against the face of a user in the wearing position and to provide a plurality of spaces for the passage of air and water between the interior surface of the body and the face of the user. The headband is provided with a leash means having a strap secured thereto, for fixing of the eyeware to the neck of the wearer by means of a collar connected to the strap, or by means of the strap being directly connected to a garment worn by the user.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 1992Date of Patent: September 21, 1993Inventor: Kurtis R. Shipcott
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Patent number: 5243708Abstract: A disposable, scented mask having a thickened mouthpiece portion adapting the mask to be held in position while gripped or clutched in the mouth or teeth. A chemically treated portion on the interior of the mask in the area of a wearer's nose allows a pleasant scent to combine with air permeating through the mask material on inhalation to effectively overcome unpleasant odors confronted by a wearer.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1992Date of Patent: September 14, 1993Inventor: James P. Vanuch
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Patent number: 5220699Abstract: A facial support mask supports the face of a patient in the prone position during surgical procedures in spaced relation above a support surface and in a variety of selectively fixed positions relative to the torso and the support surface. The mask has a plurality of transversely spaced longitudinal crescent arms; at least one cross-strut interconnected with the longitudinal crescent arms; an inflatable chamber attached to the crescent arms and adapted to contact the patient's forehead and sides of his face; means and securement strap for securing the mask to the patient's face. The mask may also include an integral secretion collection dish for draining away secretions during the surgical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 1992Date of Patent: June 22, 1993Inventor: R. David Farris
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Patent number: 5216758Abstract: A sports helmet face mask attachment which reduces intentional or unintentional face mask grabbing and thus reduces head or neck injuries. A light weight, perforated strip of flexible material is stretched across wire members of the face mask, closing off the openings between wire members of the lower portion of the face mask, leaving uncovered the opening or openings at eye level. Closing off the openings located on the lower portion of the face mask make it impossible for an opponent to grab that portion of the mask and cause injury by violent pulling or twisting. The attachment can be secured to the wire members of the face mask by snaps, ties, or other means.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1991Date of Patent: June 8, 1993Inventor: William A. Rabquer
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Patent number: 5214804Abstract: An article of clothing includes a mask member and a scarf member joined together. The mask is formed of a closed-cell neoprene with a fleece interior lining and a Lycra.TM. exterior surface. A scarf member is secured to the lower edge of the mask member to extend rearwardly about the head of the user and is made of a fleece material. The article of clothing is held in place about the head and neck of the user by VELCRO.TM. fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 1992Date of Patent: June 1, 1993Inventors: Michael J. Carey, Joseph H. Edwards
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Patent number: 5206956Abstract: A one-piece protective face shield intended primarily for use by health care professionals to reduce the transmission of infectious diseases carried by viral and bacterial emissions from the noses and throats of afflicted patients. The protective face shield comprises a generally flat semi-rigid transparent sheet which may be bent into a semi-cylindrical face-covering shape and suspended from the bows of the frames of the eyeglasses of the user. A pair of integral bow-engaging clips are provided adjacent to the top end edges of the transparent sheet. The transparent sheet clipped to the eyeglass bows is closely spaced from the user's face and forms a barrier to the transmission of disease causing organisms.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 1991Date of Patent: May 4, 1993Inventor: David V. Olson
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Patent number: 5206955Abstract: A protective face guard for use in baseball and other sports is disclosed and which includes a plastic molded mask piece, an impact cushioning forehead pad, an impact cushioning mouth pad, a strap and a mouth guard. The mask piece includes a front protective portion extending from a point just above the player's head to a point below the player's chin and also includes two side protective portions extending from opposite sides of the front portion. The mask piece is formed with both a visor aperture to accommodate the visor of a cap worn by a player and a vision aperture which provides the player with an unobstructed front and peripheral view.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1992Date of Patent: May 4, 1993Inventor: Norman O. Milligan
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Patent number: 5184354Abstract: Headgear for athletes such as basketball players includes a head encircling strap assembly and an eye/nose protective assembly. The strap assembly includes straps extending around the user's head and under the chin and provides padding at strategic places. The eye/nose assembly includes an eye encircling rim connected to the strap assembly and a covering over the rim to protect the user's eyes. The covering is preferably a filament mesh grid using filaments less than about 0.050" in diameter spaced not more than about 3/8 inch apart.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1991Date of Patent: February 9, 1993Assignee: AlJim CorporationInventors: Daniel V. Alfaro, Cecilio V. Jimenez, Jr.
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Patent number: 5167036Abstract: A nose protector for mounting on eyeglasses to shield the nose of the wearer includes a shield for covering the upper surface of the nose. Channels are provided at each side of the shield for the receiving portion of the eyeglasses and a resilient member is provided for extending across the open channels for releasably retaining the portions of the eyeglasses in the channels.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 1991Date of Patent: December 1, 1992Inventor: Gary A. Daprato
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Patent number: 5155863Abstract: A removable protective cover and blackout for a lens of a face and breathing mask. The device includes a flexible fabric sheet similar in size and shape to that of a transparent viewing lens of the mask and having an elastic band sewn to the perimeter of the sheet forming a gathered elastic hem sized to fit around the lens frame of the mask. When so positioned, the main central portion of the fabric sheet is against or immediately adjacent the outer surface of the viewing lens. The fabric material for the sheet may be either totally or partially light occlusive and may also include a central aperture in alignment with a connector in the viewing lens for connection to an air intake modulator.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1991Date of Patent: October 20, 1992Inventor: Johniece T. Roberts
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Patent number: 5148550Abstract: A field mask for protecting the face and head is disclosed. The mask includes a top portion, side portions, and a face portion. The face portion of the mask is flared outwardly at its lower end so that the wearer may lower his head without the lower end of the mask's face portion making contact with his throat. The mask is formed to permit the wearer to wear eye glasses and includes filter vents and a removable transparent lens.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 1991Date of Patent: September 22, 1992Assignee: Hodgkinson Associates, Inc.Inventors: Robert F. Hodgkinson, Peter J. Hylak, Gary L. Berge
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Patent number: 5138714Abstract: The windsheet optical device for protective eye and facial wear on the head of a human user comprises a transparent flexible sheet including left, middle, and right integral sections of sufficient length to cover the front and at least part of the sides of a human face. The sheet has a plurality of vertically spaced slots adjacent to the outer edge of each of the left and right sections axially aligned across from each other and a nose notch extending upwardly from the bottom edge of the middle section dimensioned to seat upon the bridge of a human nose. A pair of buttons are provided at opposite ends of a resilient band and are dimensioned for releasable engagement in a pair of the vertically spaced slots.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 1991Date of Patent: August 18, 1992Inventor: Ronald I. Smith
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Patent number: 5129108Abstract: A hockey goalie protective headgear comprised of a helmet member for protecting a wearer's head. A plastic frame member having a forehead section, opposed side sections and a lower chin band section is also provided. A face opening is defined between the sections. A face guard is secured in the face opening. A pivoting throat guard is formed as a solid molded piece, and is secured to the opposed side sections by pivot connectors and is pivotal from the lower chin band section of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 1991Date of Patent: July 14, 1992Assignee: Itech Sport Products Inc.Inventors: Steve Copeland, Roger Ball
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Patent number: 5123116Abstract: The present invention is a blinder attachment for wrestling headgear. The attachment has an extension with VELCRO strips which allows it to wrap over the band or strap of the wrestling headgear to form a loop and secure the blinder over the eyes. Also, laces are provided that extend through holes in the blinder and headgear ear guards so that the blinder may be further secured on the head. The blinder includes eye pillows which gently press against the eye lids to urge the eyes shut and prevent most light from penetrating to the eyes. By parcticing with the wrestling blinder of the present invention, wrestlers may improve their kinesthetic awareness and thereby improve their wrestling performance.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1991Date of Patent: June 23, 1992Inventor: James M. Roth
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Patent number: 5116288Abstract: A head shade is provided that includes a covering which will protect a person's face and head from the rays of the sun when the person is in a reclined position, such as on the beach or the like. The head shade can be folded up and stored when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 1991Date of Patent: May 26, 1992Inventors: Kyle K. Kondo, George Spector
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Patent number: 5113528Abstract: Face shield for protecting a wearer's face from spatters. The shield includs a flexible, transparent portion sized to cover the face and a flexible spacer portion for contact with the wearer's forehead to provide adequate clearance of the transparent flexible portion away from the wearer's face. When worn, the flexible spacer portion substantially completely seals the top portion of the shield to prevent spatters from reaching the face from the top, that is, through the portion occupied by the spacer.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 1990Date of Patent: May 19, 1992Inventors: John W. Burke, Jr., Peter J. Gazzara
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Patent number: 5107547Abstract: The problem of providing a medical face mask 10 that may be quickly, easily, securely and adjustably mounted to the head of a wearer 72 is solved in a medical face mask 10 of the type having a panel 12 for covering the nose and the mouth of a wearer 72 and at least one complimentary pair of spaced apart straps 30 and 32 attached to the panel 12 and extending therefrom by the straps 30 and 32 being joined by a slidable fastener 54 forming a loop 62 comprising the straps 30 and 32 and the top 16 of the panel 12, the slidable fastener 54 holding the straps 30 and 32 in a loop 62 of desired length until the slidable fastener 54 is forcibly slidably adjusted to increase or decrease the size of the loop 62.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 1991Date of Patent: April 28, 1992Assignee: Baxter International Inc.Inventor: Peter W. Scheu
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Patent number: 5107543Abstract: Disclosed herein is a face mask device and method for protecting the face and eyes of a wearer and providing clear vision. The device includes a face mask structure and eye protecting device capable of engaging a conventional racing goggle worn over the device. The device comprises a face mask structure which covers all or a portion of the face area, a transparent, shatter-resistent eye protecting means which provides full vision, protects the eyes from injury, and engages the outer goggle place thereon. In the preferred embodiment, the eye protecting means comprises an eye piece with a round, forward protruding central region which slidable engages the inside surface of the outer goggle. The slidably engaging feature enables the outer goggle to be quickly and easily located and removed from the eye piece with one hand. A holding means is also provided which holds the device around the wearer's head.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 1990Date of Patent: April 28, 1992Inventor: Gary M. Hansen
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Patent number: 5099525Abstract: This face protecting mask is intended to be used in general medicine and more particularly in surgery. In its preferred embodiment, the mask has a shell or top portion provided with an elastic band fitted in the rear portion of the trim thereof; a downward front shield provided with an eye-window covered by a strip of a transparent flexible material and a mouth-opening placed below the eye-window and closed by a wad of filtering material; two side protection flaps connected to the front shield; two pairs of string for tying the mask; means for preventing mist from forming on the transparent window; and means for keeping the front shield away from the operator's face.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 1989Date of Patent: March 31, 1992Inventor: Carlo Millauro
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Patent number: 5095552Abstract: A helmet face guard mount includes a thin, elongated resilient pad having a curved configuration dimensioned for securement between an ear hole and a forward side edge of a conventional football helmet. Opposite ends of the pad are secured by threaded fasteners directly to the helmet. A resilient strap extends around a side bar portion of the face guard and is secured to a central portion of the pad, intermediate the opposite ends of the pad. The central portion of the pad and the attached strap are free to shift within the physical elastic limits of the pad upon application of force to the face guard. The fasteners which secure the pad to the helmet, may be at least partially integral with the pad. The strap which secures the face guard to the pad may also be integrally formed with the pad.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 1990Date of Patent: March 17, 1992Inventor: Lee J. Parkinson
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Patent number: RE34699Abstract: A protective sports headgear comprised of a helmet member shaped to protect the top, rear, front and sides of a wearer's head. The helmet member has a rigid outer shell with an inner protective lining of shock absorbing material. A sizing harness is secured to the helmet and disposed inwardly thereof. The harness has a height adjusting band and a horizontal contour adjusting band. Adjustable sizing members are secured to the helmet and the adjusting bands to fit the bands on the head of a wearer to thereby space the head from the protective lining in at least some inner areas of the helmet member. The helmet is secured to the wearer's head by conventional retention members.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 1993Date of Patent: August 23, 1994Assignee: Itech Sport Products Inc.Inventors: Steve Copeland, Roger Ball