With Moisture Prevention Or Absorption Patents (Class 351/62)
  • Patent number: 11353718
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an eyeglasses structure which comprises a frame and a lens assembly. The frame comprises a groove for engaging with the lens assembly, an inner groove wall having plural first recesses and an outer groove wall having plural second recesses staggered with the plural first recesses. The lens assembly comprises a concave portion corresponding to the plural first recesses and the plural second recesses and engaged with the groove to form at least one ventilation area and plural guiding chutes corresponding to the plural second recesses and communicated with the at least one ventilation area and the plural first recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: HSIEN CHANG OPTICAL INDUSTRIAL CO., Ltd.
    Inventor: Wen-Hsiung Chou
  • Patent number: 11191672
    Abstract: A zipper pouch integrally forming a sleeping mask enclosing a retractable beanie. The zipper pouch is comprising a top surface and a rear surface, a retractable beanie having a front surface, a rear surface, and two side surfaces; wherein a front surface of the sleeping mask pouch aligns with and joins to two triangular points on each side of the pouch. The inseam copper wire on the inside front surface of the pouch in conjunction with the pull of the beanie is what creates a comfortable fit blocking out light and covering the users head. The zipper mask pouch is compact as it stows the beanie inside by rolling it back into the pouch and fastening it with a zipper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Inventor: Lauren Lombardo
  • Patent number: 11191671
    Abstract: Eyewear is provided that has one or more lenses and a shield, the shield comprising a material that resists the passage of solids and liquids there through, and the shield is formed with one or more adjustable sections that allow one or more vents to be formed in said shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Wiley-X, Inc.
    Inventor: Dan W. Freeman
  • Patent number: 10687981
    Abstract: Provided herein are examples of headworn supports, such as eyewear, configured to provide passive venting by providing pathways between a lens and a frame and/or by providing a smooth anterior profile to allow a laminar flow of air on an anterior surface of the lens. The pathways through the frame and lens of the eyewear can be configured such that they do not provide a direct path to the eye of a wearer. The headworn supports provided herein can provide venting while reducing or preventing unwanted light, particles, or other debris from contacting the eye of the user. The headworn supports can also be configured to exhibit excellent ballistic performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Anthony Calilung, Nathan Eino Heronen, Steven G. Oldham, Andrew Overton Wallace, Eric Yoshinari
  • Patent number: 10500096
    Abstract: Provided herein are examples of headworn supports, such as eyewear, configured to provide passive venting by providing pathways between a lens and a frame and/or by providing a smooth anterior profile to allow a laminar flow of air on an anterior surface of the lens. The pathways through the frame and lens of the eyewear can be configured such that they do not provide a direct path to the eye of a wearer. The headworn supports provided herein can provide venting while reducing or preventing unwanted light, particles, or other debris from contacting the eye of the user. The headworn supports can also be configured to exhibit excellent ballistic performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Anthony Calilung, Nathan Eino Heronen, Steven G. Oldham, Andrew Overton Wallace, Eric Yoshinari
  • Patent number: 10426664
    Abstract: Eyewear is provided that has one or more lenses and a shield, the shield comprising a material that resists the passage of solids and liquids there through, and the shield is formed with one or more adjustable sections that allow one or more vents to be formed in said shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Inventor: Dan W. Freeman
  • Patent number: 10335317
    Abstract: Eyewear is disclosed that can have multiple ventilation states providing different amounts of ventilation through the eyewear. The eyewear can include a lens and a frame. In some embodiments, the lens can be movable with respect to the frame to provide the multiple ventilation states. In some embodiments, the eyewear can include a gasket that removably attaches to the frame. In some embodiments, the gasket can be movable with respect to the frame to provide the multiple ventilation states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Cater, Chris Dawson, Anton Ivanov, Myong Kim, Aaron Taylor, Josh Gallegos, David Ginther, Jason Hutchison
  • Patent number: 9678366
    Abstract: Attractive eyeglasses and novelty shades are provided that are fun and entertaining and can be worn at sporting events, pep rallies, amusement parks, popular concerts, car races, parties, with costumes, and at other places. The improved eyeglasses and novelty shades can comprise an eye glass assembly with a novelty connected to an eyeglass frame. Desirably, the novelty comprises a headband or a part of at least one imitation vehicle. The headband can comprise a unitary one-piece headband or an interlocking multiple piece headband. The headband can further comprises a decorative portion, such as an imitation crown, tiara, coronet, or wreath. Preferably, the attractive imitation vehicle has at least one wheel well which is positioned about one of the earpieces of the eyeglass frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Tip-Top Branding, LLC
    Inventors: Jay Moore, Brad Akers
  • Patent number: 9658474
    Abstract: An eyewear frame structure for holding at least one lens thereto, includes a base frame, a front frame attached to a front of the base frame and a comfort bar attached to a back side of the base frame. The frame structure has a plurality of vent passages extending therethrough. Each vent passage includes a substantially horizontal section defined between the base frame and the front frame, and a substantially vertical section defined between the base frame and the comfort bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Inventor: Brent Sheldon
  • Patent number: 9494713
    Abstract: An optical article includes a substrate having a main surface coated with an antireflection coating and, directly contacting the antireflection coating, a precursor coating of an antifog coating obtained through the grafting on the antireflection coating of at least one compound B bearing a polyoxyalkylene group, the coating precursor of the antifog coating being coated with a surfactant film so as to form an antifog coating. The surfactant film contains at least one surfactant A having a sorbitan ring hydroxyl groups functionalized with OH-terminated polyoxyalkylene groups and R1 groups of formula:—(RdO)z—(Y)n2—R?, in which Rd is an alkylene group, z is an integer >1, Y is a divalent group, n2 is 0 or 1 and R? is a saturated hydrocarbon group having 12 to 19, preferably 13 to 19 carbon atoms. Surfactants A provide a visual indication whether or not the antifogging effect will still be long-lasting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: ESSILOR INTERNATIONAL (COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'OPTIQUE)
    Inventors: Annette Cretier, Charlotte Saint-Lu
  • Patent number: 9274341
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a head mounted display includes a holder, a projector, an optical part, a weight, a detector, a first calculator, and a movement part. The holder includes a frame, a first temple, and a second temple. The first temple and the second temple are respectively connected to each end part of the frame. The projector is provided on the first temple. The projector emits light. The optical part is provided on the frame. The optical part reflects at least part of the light emitted from the projector. The weight is provided on opposite side of the projector. The detector detects tilt of the holder. The first calculator calculates an optimal position of the weight based on the tilt of the holder. The movement part changes the position of the weight according to the optimal position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Akira Kinno, Aira Hotta, Akihisa Moriya, Takashi Sasaki, Haruhiko Okumura
  • Patent number: 9241833
    Abstract: Eyewear is disclosed that can have multiple ventilation states providing different amounts of ventilation through the eyewear. The eyewear can include a lens and a frame. In some embodiments, the lens can be movable with respect to the frame to provide the multiple ventilation states. In some embodiments, the eyewear can include a gasket that removably attaches to the frame. In some embodiments, the gasket can be movable with respect to the frame to provide the multiple ventilation states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Cater, Chris Dawson, Anton Ivanov, Myong Kim, Aaron Taylor
  • Patent number: 9192520
    Abstract: Eyewear is disclosed that can have multiple ventilation states providing different amounts of ventilation through the eyewear. The eyewear can include a lens and a frame. In some embodiments, the lens can be movable with respect to the frame to provide the multiple ventilation states. In some embodiments, the eyewear can include a gasket that removably attaches to the frame. In some embodiments, the gasket can be movable with respect to the frame to provide the multiple ventilation states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: OAKLEY, INC.
    Inventors: Joel Cater, Josh Gallegos, David Ginther, Jason Hutchison, Aaron Taylor
  • Patent number: 9039167
    Abstract: The present invention has a technical object to provide glasses which prevent invasion of pollen, can be continuously worn without any discomfort in wearing, and can effectively block ultraviolet ray. The present invention achieves the technical object by glasses including inwardly projecting visors in rims and end pieces of a frame, and glasses in which lenses, a frame, and inwardly projecting visors formed in the frame are formed of synthetic resin containing an ultraviolet absorbing agent or an ultraviolet scattering agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: KOWA CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshihiro Miwa, Tadashi Kita
  • Patent number: 9033492
    Abstract: A frame for glasses, masks for professional or sports use, adapted to support at least one corrective and/or protective lens in a position which during use is located in front of the ocular region of the user, the frame including at least one through opening which is open toward the skin of the user who is wearing it, and at least one waterproof and vapor-permeable functional arranged so as to obstruct in a vapor-permeable manner the at least one opening to allow vapor permeation of the skin of the user, preventing a return of condensation toward the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: GEOX S.p.A.
    Inventor: Mario Polegato Moretti
  • Publication number: 20150116652
    Abstract: The present invention prevents fogging of eye glasses by circulating air behind the lenses of the glasses, thereby removing the humidity that builds up between the eyes and the glasses. This invention is a device that incorporates an attachment clip to be attached to a hat or other head or face gears, a set of miniature fans to create airflow onto a lens of eyewear to prevent fogging, a set of arms to connect the fans to the clip and to orient the fans at the desired location, a power source, which can be a battery unit, operable to power the fans, and a control switch. The arms are made of a specific type of movable tubing that can be easily moved into position and stay in that position based on facial structure of the glasses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventor: Joseph Bidinot
  • Publication number: 20150077696
    Abstract: Eyewear includes: a liquid retainer including a cavity to retain a liquid; and a frame in which a housing is formed to house at least a part of the liquid retainer, where the liquid retainer is supported to the frame via a hinge, to be movable between a position at which the liquid retainer is housed in the housing and a position at which the liquid retainer is not housed in the housing, and the liquid retainer includes a gaseous body transmission member transmitting a gaseous body from the cavity towards a face when the liquid retainer is housed in the housing and the frame is worn on the face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: Hitoshi TANAKA
  • Patent number: 8899743
    Abstract: A frame with an outer lens having a slit that stagnantly sealingly conforms to the user's face to create a stagnant air barrier that creates air resistance against airborne particles entering the slit, traversing the interior space, and then contacting the user's eyes. The user can see through the slit even if airborne particles deposited on the outer lens obscure the user's vision. Alternatively, a frame with an outer lens having slits for a user's eyes and a protective inner lens having transparent portions has an inlet communicating with the interior space created between the inner and outer lenses. A portable compressed air source introduces compressed air into the interior space to create an air stream that flows outwardly through the slits. The air stream prevents airborne particles from entering through the slits and into the interior space and contacting the inner lens, to maintain transparency. The user can carry the compressed air source and move freely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Inventor: Kendall Masao Kikuyama
  • Publication number: 20140327871
    Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of eyewear provided for advantageous use in sports, work, and casual activity. According to one embodiment, methods of retailing eyecup assemblies include a replenishment program for transmitting replacement eyecup assemblies to a purchaser at a regular interval. According to another embodiment, a method of retailing eyecup assemblies includes providing a retailer with eyecup assemblies differing from one another and providing the retailer with an eyeglasses frame. According to an embodiment, a method of retailing eyecup assemblies includes providing a retailer with eyecup assemblies differing from one another and without providing an eyeglasses frame. According to another embodiment, a kit having eyecup assemblies includes eyecup assemblies differing from one another and an eyeglasses frame. According to an embodiment, a kit having eyecup assemblies includes eyecup assemblies differing from one another without providing an eyeglasses frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventor: Robert Hall
  • Publication number: 20140168598
    Abstract: A sweat wicking and glare reducing eyeglass attachment is provided that is adapted to secure to the upper surfaces of a pair of eyeglasses or pair of sunglasses. The attachment comprises a U-shaped frame having a frontal portion and a pair of side portions, wherein the cross section of the frame is J-shaped and comprised of an upstanding portion and an upper overhang portion. The overhang portion secures via clips over the top bar, bridge, and upper portions of both eyeglass lenses, while the side portions of the frame secure to the temples of the eyeglass. The frame further comprises a sweat wicking material layer coextensively disposed thereon that is adapted to draw sweat from the user's skin through capillary action and dry swiftly thereafter. Overall, the device acts as a partial visor along the upper portion of eyeglass and a means of absorbing brow sweat from the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventor: Elizabeth Spitzer
  • Patent number: 8721071
    Abstract: A binocular snap on lens for conventional safety glasses having slits located in front of a user's eyes through which the user can see. The snap on lens is configured to snap onto the safety glasses, and preferably stagnantly sealingly conforms to the safety glasses to create a stagnantly sealed interior space between the snap on lens and the safety glasses. The air in the interior space creates a stagnant air barrier that creates air resistance against airborne particles traversing the interior space and contacting the safety glasses. Another preferred embodiment comprises two monocular snap on lenses, each configured to snap onto a corresponding side of the safety glasses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventor: Kendall Masao Kikuyama
  • Publication number: 20140063437
    Abstract: Eyewear is disclosed that can have multiple ventilation states providing different amounts of ventilation through the eyewear. The eyewear can include a lens and a frame. In some embodiments, the lens can be movable with respect to the frame to provide the multiple ventilation states. In some embodiments, the eyewear can include a gasket that removably attaches to the frame. In some embodiments, the gasket can be movable with respect to the frame to provide the multiple ventilation states.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Cater, Josh Gallegos, David Ginther, Jason Hutchison, Aaron Taylor
  • Publication number: 20140063438
    Abstract: Eyewear is disclosed that can have multiple ventilation states providing different amounts of ventilation through the eyewear. The eyewear can include a lens and a frame. In some embodiments, the lens can be movable with respect to the frame to provide the multiple ventilation states. In some embodiments, the eyewear can include a gasket that removably attaches to the frame. In some embodiments, the gasket can be movable with respect to the frame to provide the multiple ventilation states.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: JOEL CATER, CHRIS DAWSON, ANTON IVANOV, MYONG KIM, AARON TAYLOR
  • Publication number: 20130293826
    Abstract: Eyewear for use by a wearer, said eyewear providing a substantially fluid tight seal about the wearer's eyes, the eyewear including at least one lens for positioning at least partially in front of a wearer's eyes; a frame adapted to mount the at least one lens for positioning the at least one lens in front of the eyes of the wearer; head mounting means adapted to attach the frame relative to a wearer's head; and at least one seal attached relative to said frame and located about a periphery of the wearer's eyes wherein the eyewear is wearable in a substantially fluid tight condition in which the at least one seal forms a substantially fluid tight seal about the wearer's eyes, and a free condition in which the eyewear is wearable with the seal spaced from the wearer's eyes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventor: Lee Peter BATEY
  • Publication number: 20130208229
    Abstract: A frame for glasses, masks for professional or sports use, adapted to support at least one corrective and/or protective lens in a position which during use is located in front of the ocular region of the user, the frame including at least one through opening which is open toward the skin of the user who is wearing it, and at least one waterproof and vapor-permeable functional arranged so as to obstruct in a vapor-permeable manner the at least one opening to allow vapor permeation of the skin of the user, preventing a return of condensation toward the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: GEOX S.P.A.
    Inventor: Mario Polegato Moretti
  • Patent number: 8469509
    Abstract: A pair of eyeglasses includes a first frame, a front lens unit, a rear lens unit, a spacer frame unit for spacing the front and rear lens units, and a second frame mounted behind the first frame. The first frame includes a first frame section and a second frame section extending rearwardly from the first frame section and having a plurality of lens-engaging holes. The front lens unit includes a plurality of retaining blocks inserted respectively into the lens-engaging holes. The spacer frame unit is aligned with the first frame section in a front-to-rear direction, and includes at least one spacer frame having an inner periphery not projecting inwardly from an inner periphery of the first frame section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: All-Logic Int. Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shun-Tien Yang
  • Publication number: 20130128217
    Abstract: Ski goggles of the type including a frame of flexible material for supporting an optical system including two mutually facing lenses connected together by a seal gasket which with said lenses forms an air chamber, the gasket being provided with at least one hole which connects the air chamber to the outside and houses a material which is permeable to air but not to water, wherein the gasket forms a cylindrical seat which is filled with said material and communicates with the outside via at least a channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: ANOMALY ACTION SPORTS S.R.L.
    Inventor: Carlo Salmini
  • Patent number: 8398234
    Abstract: Devices including a coating layer formed of a transparent, conductive coating composition described. The coating layer may function as an active antifog coating for the prevention of water vapor condensation as droplets on a surface. The coating includes a conductive polymer and functionalized carbon nanostructures and may be crosslinked with a transition metal crosslinking agent. The composition may be coated on a surface used in a visualization application such as a face shield, glasses, safety glasses, goggles, oculars, etc., to prevent fogging on the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, inc.
    Inventors: Pingshan Wang, Brij P. Singh, Aladin B. Ferian, III, Timothy H. Morgan, Debra N. Welchel, Matrice B. Jackson
  • Patent number: 8388127
    Abstract: A vision assistance device includes a lens based on a transparent material, a conductive transparent thin film contacting the lens and containing carbon nanotubes, electrodes electrically connected to the conductive transparent thin film, and a portable power supply electrically connected to the electrodes. The vision assistance device prevents fogging and retains heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials
    Inventors: Chang-Soo Han, Jin-Won Song, Joon-Dong Kim
  • Publication number: 20130050633
    Abstract: A frame with an outer lens having a slit that stagnantly sealingly conforms to the user's face to create a stagnant air barrier that creates air resistance against airborne particles entering the slit, traversing the interior space, and then contacting the user's eyes. The user can see through the slit even if airborne particles deposited on the outer lens obscure the user's vision. Alternatively, a frame with an outer lens having slits for a user's eyes and a protective inner lens having transparent portions has an inlet communicating with the interior space created between the inner and outer lenses. A portable compressed air source introduces compressed air into the interior space to create an air stream that flows outwardly through the slits. The air stream prevents airborne particles from entering through the slits and into the interior space and contacting the inner lens, to maintain transparency. The user can carry the compressed air source and move freely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: Kendall Masao Kikuyama
  • Publication number: 20130050634
    Abstract: A binocular snap on lens for conventional safety glasses having slits located in front of a user's eyes through which the user can see. The snap on lens is configured to snap onto the safety glasses, and preferably stagnantly sealingly conforms to the safety glasses to create a stagnantly sealed interior space between the snap on lens and the safety glasses. The air in the interior space creates a stagnant air barrier that creates air resistance against airborne particles traversing the interior space and contacting the safety glasses. Another preferred embodiment comprises two monocular snap on lenses, each configured to snap onto a corresponding side of the safety glasses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: Kendall Masao Kikuyama
  • Patent number: 8366266
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to safety eyewear and more particularly to a safety eyewear including a wicking device attached to the safety eyewear to remove or absorb perspiration. The safety eyewear of the present invention includes the wicking device attached to a frame of the safety eyewear to remove or absorb perspiration. In one embodiment, the wicking device includes a brow-bar, sub-frame, and wicking material. The sub-frame removably or permanently attached to the frame of the safety eyewear using a variety of means for attachment to the eyewear frame. The brow bar removably or permanently attached using variety of means for attachment to the sub-frame. The wicking material removably or permanently attached using a variety of means for attachment to the brow bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Sperian Eye & Face Protection, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Pulito, Jason Gleason, Ray Curci, Ricardo Silveira
  • Patent number: 8366267
    Abstract: A spectacle structure includes an inner frame unit having two connected horizontal U-shaped frame members respectively formed from an upper, a laterally outer and a lower frame section, the upper frame sections being connected to each other, each of the outer frame sections being provided with two horizontal grooves and a post or a recess or a through hole located between the two grooves, and each of the lower frame sections having a forward and inward extended support section; a lens unit having two connected lenses, each of which being provided with two horizontal ribs and a recess or a through hole or a post corresponding to the outer frame section, allowing the inner frame unit to be firmly assembled to and conveniently disassembled from a rear side of the lens unit; and a wear unit being pivotally connected to two opposite ends of the lens unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: T-Link PPE Ltd.
    Inventor: Kuo-Tseng Lin
  • Patent number: 8348420
    Abstract: The present invention provides an eyeglass frame/one-piece lens with a soft sleeving element. The soft sleeving element is provided with an elongated groove disposed inner the upper portion, and at least an inlaid flange is disposed in the elongated groove so as to form at least two spaced sections. At least a through hole and at least a curved slot are disposed in each side of the soft sleeving element, and a distal end is disposed at the bottom of each curved slot. The eyeglass frame/one-piece lens is provided with at least a pair of protrudent extensions at each side, at least a lower catching hollow is disposed at the bottom of each lower protrudent extension, and a catching concavity is formed on the upper rim of the eyeglass frame/one-piece lens. Each pair of protrudent extensions are inserted through the through hole and the curved slot, each distal end is caught and firmly secured in each lower catching hollow, and the inlaid flange is caught in the catching concavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: High Rainbow Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hsing-Chen Li
  • Publication number: 20120281179
    Abstract: Devices including a coating layer formed of a transparent, conductive coating composition described. The coating layer may function as an active antifog coating for the prevention of water vapor condensation as droplets on a surface. The coating includes a conductive polymer and functionalized carbon nanostructures and may be crosslinked with a transition metal crosslinking agent. The composition may be coated on a surface used in a visualization application such as a face shield, glasses, safety glasses, goggles, oculars, etc., to prevent fogging on the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Pingshan Wang, Brij P. Singh, Aladin B. Ferian, III, Timothy H. Morgan, Debra N. Welchel, Matrice B. Jackson
  • Patent number: 8303109
    Abstract: An eyewear device can include a frame including an eyewire and a ledge, the eyewire at least partially encircling a lens and the at least one lens resting on the ledge, and a plurality of chamber walls in the ledge between the at least one lens and the frame, wherein the plurality of chamber walls are configured to allow air to circulate between opposite sides of the lens to reduce fogging. A method of producing an eyewear device can include providing a frame comprising an eyewire and a ledge, the eyewire at least partially encircling a lens and the at least one lens resting on the ledge, and providing a plurality of grooves in the ledge between the at least one lens and the frame, wherein the plurality of grooves are configured to allow air to circulate between opposite sides of the lens to reduce fogging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Inventor: Pasquale Matera
  • Patent number: 8297749
    Abstract: A glasses construction includes an auxiliary frame coupled with optical lenses and disposed as needed behind the middle portion of a glasses frame coupled with lenses; and a protective frame disposed behind and snap-engaged with the glasses frame. The glasses frame and the protective frame together limit the position of the auxiliary frame. Two connecting elements, pivotally disposed on two sides of the glasses frame, respectively, are snap-engaged with connecting members extending from the ends of two temples and stopping portions formed beside the connecting members to thereby form a glasses construction. Hence, the combination or separation between the glasses frame and the protective frame, between the glasses frame and the auxiliary frame, or between the two connecting elements pivotally disposed on two sides of the glasses frame and the temples is advantageously characterized by quick positioning or removal by convenient operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Bor Jye Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chun-Nan Chen
  • Publication number: 20120236250
    Abstract: A pair of eyeglasses includes a first frame, a front lens unit, a rear lens unit, a spacer frame unit for spacing the front and rear lens units, and a second frame mounted behind the first frame. The first frame includes a first frame section and a second frame section extending rearwardly from the first frame section and having a plurality of lens-engaging holes. The front lens unit includes a plurality of retaining blocks inserted respectively into the lens-engaging holes. The spacer frame unit is aligned with the first frame section in a front-to-rear direction, and includes at least one spacer frame having an inner periphery not projecting inwardly from an inner periphery of the first frame section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: ALL-LOGIC INT. CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shun-Tien Yang
  • Patent number: 8267513
    Abstract: Eyeglasses with an eye shield for protecting a wearer's eyes from airborne liquids, debris or contaminants. The eye shield is removably attached to the inner surface of the eyeglass frame at the left and right ends of the frame. The eyeglass frame has a pair of risers that slide into a pair of channels on the eye shield to securely and reliably attach the eye shield to the eyeglasses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Inventor: Chris Mangum
  • Patent number: 8235523
    Abstract: An eye covering includes an outer frame for surrounding a facial area around a wearer's eyes. The outer frame includes a lens frame that has a first upright wall. The first upright wall is formed with at least one first slot. The eye covering further includes a lens engaged in the lens frame. The lens includes at least one engaging piece that extends rearward to engage the first slot. The eye covering also includes an inner frame having a lining portion that is disposed to line a peripheral portion of the lens and that is disposed between the peripheral portion of the lens and the outer frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: All-Logic Int. Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shun-Tien Yang
  • Patent number: 8226228
    Abstract: Cooling and heating eyeglasses have peltier chips mounted around at least a portion of the perimeter of the lenses that provides a cooling affect that reduces eyestrain and provides cooling relief to the user. A battery pack provides the electrical energy needed to energize the peltier chips. The battery pack is connected to a neck strap that allows the user to comfortably support the batteries. In another embodiment, a plurality of smaller batteries are used and disposed within the frame eliminating the need for an external battery pack. In another embodiment, side shields are also provide with peltier chips to further control the temperature especially around the user's eyes. Because the peltier can also provide heating, a user can also select heating if preferred. The cooling and heating glasses can be used for prevention and treatment of several eye diseases and oculopathies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Inventors: Totada R Shantha, Jessica Shantha
  • Publication number: 20120169989
    Abstract: A spectacle structure includes an inner frame unit having two connected horizontal U-shaped frame members respectively formed from an upper, a laterally outer and a lower frame section, the upper frame sections being connected to each other, each of the outer frame sections being provided with two horizontal grooves and a post or a recess or a through hole located between the two grooves, and each of the lower frame sections having a forward and inward extended support section; a lens unit having two connected lenses, each of which being provided with two horizontal ribs and a recess or a through hole or a post corresponding to the outer frame section, allowing the inner frame unit to be firmly assembled to and conveniently disassembled from a rear side of the lens unit; and a wear unit being pivotally connected to two opposite ends of the lens unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: T-LINK PPE LTD.
    Inventor: KUO-TSENG LIN
  • Publication number: 20120154738
    Abstract: An eyewear assembly for engaging in water sports and other activities that expose the wearer to turbulent conditions. The eyewear assembly has a frame, a lens, two earstems, and a removeable and secured adjustable strap. The earstems have soft ends for coming in contact with the wearer's head. The removeable strap is securely fastened to the soft ends via two fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventor: Mark Razin
  • Publication number: 20120019767
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical article comprising a substrate provided with a coating comprising silanol groups on the surface thereof and, directly contacting this coating, an anti-fog coating precursor coating, said precursor coating having a static contact angle with water of more than 10° and of less than 50°, a thickness lower than or equal to 5 nm, and being obtained through the grafting of at least one organosilane compound having a polyoxyalkylene group comprising less than 80 carbon atoms and at least one silicon atom bearing at least one hydrolyzable group. The anti-fog coating precursor is converted into an actual anti-fog coating by applying on the surface thereof a film of a liquid solution comprising at least one surfactant. The anti-fog coating is immediately operational and provides long-lasting effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: Essilor International (Compagnie Generale d'Optique)
    Inventors: Mamonjy Cadet, Mathieu Feuillade, Francis Henky
  • Patent number: 8083344
    Abstract: An eyewear assembly includes an outer first frame, at least one outer first lens, an inner second frame, and at least one inner second lens. The assembly includes a mechanism for holding the first frame and first lens in front of a user's face. The second frame has a mechanism for attachment to the first frame, to hold the second frame between the user's eyes and the first lens. The at least one second lens is carried by the second frame. The mechanism for attachment comprises a tab extending vertically on one of the first frame or the second frame and an aperture on the respective other of the first frame or the second frame for receiving said tab. The first frame includes a central elevated vent to distribute air over top vent openings of the first frame. Grip warts are provided on the first frame for gripping and manipulation by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Revision Military Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Blanshay, Brent Sheldon, Pierre Vallée, Stéphane Morency, Christian Pilon, Stéphane Beliveau, Catherine Turgy
  • Publication number: 20110285957
    Abstract: Items of protective eyewear and methods of use are disclosed, useable during welding, cutting, soldering, brazing, and other operations. The body of the eyewear includes a first side having a generally transparent surface, a second side for placement against a user's face, and space defined between the first and second sides for accommodating a second item of eyewear worn by the user if needed. A circulation apparatus secured to a first side surface of the eyewear is useable to evacuate air from the space to prevent fogging, while additional air is drawn through at least one ventilation opening is disposed through the body of the eyewear. A power source and a switch are secured to the body in operative association with the circulation apparatus, such that actuation of the switch causes actuation of the circulation apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: William Mikulenka, Lawanda Mikulenka
  • Publication number: 20110267575
    Abstract: Eyewear for use by a wearer, said eyewear providing a substantially fluid tight seal about the wearer's eyes, the eyewear including at least one lens for positioning at least partially in front of a wearer's eyes; a frame adapted to mount the at least one lens for positioning the at least one lens in front of the eyes of the wearer; head mounting means adapted to attach the frame relative to a wearer's head; and at least one seal attached relative to said frame and located about a periphery of the wearer's eyes wherein the eyewear is wearable in a substantially fluid tight condition in which the at least one seal forms a substantially fluid tight seal about the wearer's eyes, and a free condition in which the eyewear is wearable with the seal spaced from the wearer's eyes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventor: Lee Peter BATEY
  • Patent number: 8025395
    Abstract: The invention relates to industrial safety goggles provided with permanent ophthalmic micas having a full impact protection mica positioned thereon, wherein said impact protection mica is made from polycarbonate, provides protection against ultraviolet rays and can be removed, thereby enabling the frames to be used as ophthalmic glasses. Said goggles include a ventilation area and the ophthalmic micas have an improved visual field owing to the design of the frame to which they are mounted and fixed using angular incisions in the frame. The frame is provided with an open space at both eyes between the mica and the end of the rim, which provides ventilation and prevents the fogging of the graduated micas. The sidepieces of the goggles are designed to curve at the ends thereof, so that the goggles can be put in place without the user having to remove his/her industrial safety helmet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Inventor: Alejandro Arturo Goebel Quintana
  • Publication number: 20110170049
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pair of eyeglasses which include a lens stand and a pair of gaskets. Each gasket can be detachably connected to the lens stand. Each gasket has an inner edge that protrudes forwards to accommodate the lens. The degree of the curve of the lens is smaller than that of the lens stand relative to the horizontal direction, so that the size of the lens can be efficiently reduced, and hence the lens with diopter can be used easily and aberration can be efficiently eliminated. Furthermore, after the gaskets are connected to the lens stand, the upper portion of the gaskets may generate gas permeable holes so as to prevent the lens from fogging up.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Chih-Ming Chen
  • Publication number: 20110069274
    Abstract: A vision assistance device includes a lens based on a transparent material, a conductive transparent thin film contacting the lens and containing carbon nanotubes, electrodes electrically connected to the conductive transparent thin film, and a portable power supply electrically connected to the electrodes. The vision assistance device prevents fogging and retains heat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: KOREA INSTITUTE OF MACHINERY & MATERIALS
    Inventors: Chang-Soo Han, Jin-Won Song, Joon-Dong Kim