181 |
Eyeglasses with electronic components |
US13220517 |
2011-08-29 |
US08473004B2 |
2013-06-25 |
Peter Warren |
A microphone, transmitter, speaker, receiver, and power source, all mounted to an eyeglasses frame, for sending and receiving signals wirelessly to and from a remote cell phone or other electronic device. The microphone and the transmitter can be mounted to extension arms that can be extended, pivoted, or otherwise moved to a position for use, and then moved to a stored position when not in use. Alternatively, the microphone, transmitter, speaker, receiver, and power source, can be mounted onto a clip-on or other attachment member that mounts onto a conventional eyeglasses frame, or to a hat or other article worn on the head. |
182 |
Hand Sweatband |
US13674171 |
2012-11-12 |
US20130145512A1 |
2013-06-13 |
Mary Catherine Niemeyer |
A sweatband for use on the hand and wrist is provided. The sweatband provides a surface on the back of a user's hand which may be utilized by a person to wipe sweat or perspiration. Thus, the back of the hand (opisthenar or dorsal surface of the hand) is used when wiping perspiration. The sweatband is constructed such that a first band portion wraps around a user's wrist and a second band portion wraps around the palm and back portion of a user's hand. In one embodiment the sweatband may be constructed of an elongated piece of material that is looped to form the first and second band portions. In one embodiment, a sweatband is interchangeable for use with the left or right hand. In one embodiment the sweatband is reversible. |
183 |
ARM GARMENT WITH PLUSH TOY |
US13168546 |
2011-06-24 |
US20120329357A1 |
2012-12-27 |
Avis Brodess |
The present invention is directed to a novelty garment having an ornamental and entertaining feature, particularly a plush toy as a part thereof. The garment has two different embodiments. The first embodiment is worn as a sleeve on a human arm. The second embodiment is worn as a band on any part of the arm. |
184 |
Wrist cover/support for bracelet/watch |
US12807855 |
2010-09-15 |
US20120061430A1 |
2012-03-15 |
Kimberly Dawn Hall |
The wrist cover/support for bracelets/watches is made of elastic fabric or comparable material. Once sewn or glued, this composition allows the invention to be placed over worn jewelry on wrist. Use of the wrist cover results in preventing jewelry loss, reduces likelihood of its damage, and also likely prevents jewelry from snagging, scratching or otherwise damaging items. |
185 |
Sweat managing fistband |
US12931530 |
2011-02-03 |
US20110247125A1 |
2011-10-13 |
John E. F. Fournier |
A tubular fistband, having a stretchy absorbent cloth which connects to an elastic mesh band body. The absorbent cloth can be repeatedly compressed by closing the hand of the wearer without losing shape, dispensing accumulated moisture wiped off wearer. |
186 |
SWEATBAND WITH ATTACHABLE SPORT SCORING APPARATUS |
US12538326 |
2009-08-10 |
US20110032086A1 |
2011-02-10 |
Gregory G. Cabrera |
The sport scoring apparatus includes a flexible band configured for attachment to a user. A retainer is coupled to the flexible band and is configured to selectively receive a scoring device having an adjustable scoreboard. The scoring device may include a wireless transmitter for communication with a remote scoreboard. In this regard, the scoring device may regulate the display of the remote scoreboard, such as a game time and/or a game score. |
187 |
SWEATBAND WITH ABSORBENT BAMBOO INNER LAYER AND RELATED METHOD OF USE |
US12557870 |
2009-09-11 |
US20110016610A1 |
2011-01-27 |
Steven Wieder |
The invention relates to a sweatband comprising a wicking sheath, preferably made of Nylon and Lycra®, having a first end, a second end, a first wicking layer and a second wicking layer—as well as an interior absorbent layer comprised in part of bamboo cloth or merino wool maintained within the wicking sheath. Attached to both the first and second end of the wicking sheath is a fastening means, which can be a hook-and-loop fastener. The sweatband may include ornamentation or can maintain a digital music player. The invention is also directed toward a method to prevent accumulation of sweat through placing a first sweatband on the wrist, a second proximate to the elbow and a third on the upper bicep, and securing each sweatband through connecting the male panel to the female panel. The method can include placing finger bands proximate to the knuckles. |
188 |
FOREHEAD SENSOR PLACEMENT |
US12843651 |
2010-07-26 |
US20110009723A1 |
2011-01-13 |
Paul D. Mannheimer; Don Hannula; Donald E. Bebout; Michael Patrick O'Neil |
Forehead oximetry sensor devices and methods for determining physiological parameters using forehead oximetry sensors. One method includes placing an oximetry sensor on the forehead of a patient, such that the sensor is placed on the lower forehead region, above the eyebrow with the sensor optics placed lateral of the iris and proximal the temple; and operating the pulse oximeter to obtain the physiological parameter. In one aspect, the method also includes providing and placing a headband over the oximetry sensor, or alternately, the sensor is a headband-integrated sensor. The headband has an elastic segment sized to fit around the patient's head. The headband also includes a non-elastic segment that is smaller than and attached with the elastic segment. The non-elastic segment is sized to span a portion of the elastic segment when the elastic segment is stretched. In addition, the non-elastic segment is larger than the portion of the elastic segment it spans when the elastic segment is not stretched. When the headband or the headband-integrated sensor is sufficiently tight, it delivers a pressure in the range higher than the venous pressure and lower than the capillary pressure to the forehead of the patient. |
189 |
EYEGLASSES WITH ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS |
US12859162 |
2010-08-18 |
US20100309427A1 |
2010-12-09 |
Peter Warren |
A microphone, transmitter, speaker, receiver, and power source, all mounted to an eyeglasses frame, for sending and receiving signals wirelessly to and from a remote cell phone or other electronic device. The microphone and the transmitter can be mounted to extension arms that can be extended, pivoted, or otherwise moved to a position for use, and then moved to a stored position when not in use. Alternatively, the microphone, transmitter, speaker, receiver, and power source, can be mounted onto a clip-on or other attachment member that mounts onto a conventional eyeglasses frame, or to a hat or other article worn on the head. |
190 |
Cough containment apparatus |
US12798471 |
2010-04-03 |
US20100252055A1 |
2010-10-07 |
Alan Dewayne Walker, SR. |
One embodiment of an apparatus with means to contain ones cough, consisting of an arc shaped container box (12) with venting holes. Said box houses a container box liner (18) and a filter (14). Said filter is treated in a known virus killer and sealed inside of said box using a container box top (16) with an ample hole in the top center of said top, a cough receptacle (20) is glued in place over the center of the ample hole in said top. A wristband (22) is attached to the bottom of said container (12) whereby offering means to attach said apparatus to ones wrist. |
191 |
Apparatus for Enhancing Absorption and Dissipation of Impact Forces for Sweatbands |
US11992674 |
2005-09-26 |
US20100162472A1 |
2010-07-01 |
Carl J Abraham |
A sweatband designed to be worn on a user for usage in a variety of sporting activities. The sweatband comprises inserts for the purpose of protecting the user, which may be permanently placed or removable. In the preferred mode, the inserts are polymeric and function to absorb and dissipate impact forces with which the user comes in contact. Importantly, the inserts may he strategically placed within the sweatband, such as in the areas most vulnerable to concussion or injury upon impact. In an alternate embodiment, the polymeric inserts may he removed from the sweatband. In total, the invention provides a novel, lightweight means to protect the athlete, while effectively functioning to absorb perspiration. |
192 |
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DIVERTING SWEAT, LIQUID, MOISTURE, OR THE LIKE FROM AN EYE |
US12413540 |
2009-03-28 |
US20100107306A1 |
2010-05-06 |
THOMAS C. KURACINA; Tim L. Kitchen |
Moisture diverters attachable to a region above the eye and below the eyebrow that prevents sweat, liquid, moisture, or the like from entering the eyes of a wearer is described. A moisture diverter may include a substrate having an inner surface facing the wearer and an outer surface facing away from the wearer. The inner surface and upper surfaces include a lower section and an upper section, the lower section of the inner surface having an attachment structure for releasably attaching the diverting apparatus to a wearer in a region above the eye and below the eyebrow of the wearer, the upper section shaped or shapeable to abut or protrude from the eyebrow region of the wearer to divert sweat, liquid, moisture, or the like away from the eye. |
193 |
Method and apparatus for preventing the spread of germs while coughing or sneezing |
US11538641 |
2006-10-04 |
US07690050B2 |
2010-04-06 |
Lee Stockhamer |
An apparatus to reduce the effect of coughing or sneezing is disclosed. The apparatus includes a pad having a configuration that conforms to a general outline of a person's nose and mouth region. The pad includes a bottom having a first side and an opposing second side, an absorbent material disposed on the first side of the bottom to receive byproducts of a cough or a sneeze, and a peripheral wall extending from the bottom substantially upward and around the periphery of the bottom. The peripheral wall is configured to prevent escape of the byproducts from the pad. |
194 |
PERSPIRATION WIPE |
US12563039 |
2009-09-18 |
US20100064462A1 |
2010-03-18 |
Thomas Edward Lemler; Carmen Zoe Shuller |
A perspiration wipe made of a foam material has a base member which has a substantially rectangular bottom surface, a front surface that is shorter than the back surface, and a curved top surface that extends the front surface to the back surface. The front and back surfaces are substantially perpendicular to the bottom surface and a perspiration absorbing material is located on the top surface. The base member is adapted to be attached to the shoulder or sleeve of a garment or directly to a person's arm or shoulder for removing perspiration from a user's brow and face without using his/her hands. |
195 |
ARTICLE OF CLOTHING |
US12168649 |
2008-07-07 |
US20100000004A1 |
2010-01-07 |
Suzanna LEVAC; Priscilla LEVAC |
Inner wear for wearing beneath a jacket is provide, including a water permeable top suitable for wearing indoors in heated surroundings; and a waterproof, water repellent or water resistant band, the band attached to a bottom portion of the top below said jacket, and sized to cover the torso of a wearer. The band may be detachable from the top, and may be attached to the top via a hook and loop combination, buttons, snaps, or a zipper. |
196 |
Cuff for storing object around wrist |
US12001592 |
2007-12-12 |
US20090158500A1 |
2009-06-25 |
Theodor Ross; Heidi Kleinman |
A method of making a cuff by obtaining a piece of flexible material in the shape of a rectangle having first and second longitudinal edges, front and back faces, and first and second latitudinal edges; folding over the first and second latitudinal edges to meet the parallel fold lines; uniting the latitudinal edges to the fold lines to form first and second hems; folding a first half of the flexible material back over a second half of the flexible material along the third fold line so that the front face is on the interior and hems are on the exterior forming a tube; uniting the first and second longitudinal edges to form a flat tube having a closed tube edge, which is divided into a first closed tube edge and a second closed tube edge; folding the first closed tube edge over the second closed tube edge along a fourth fold line, which is perpendicular to the closed tube edge, so that the second hem is brought adjacent to but does not overlap the first hem to form a folded flattened tube; uniting the first closed tube edge over the second closed tube edge; turning the folded flattened tube inside out to form a cuff so that the front face forms an exterior surface of the cuff. |
197 |
Perspiration redirecting head band device |
US11545333 |
2006-10-10 |
US07398559B2 |
2008-07-15 |
Erick P. Flatt |
A head band device for protecting a wearer's eyes from perspiration from the wearer's forehead is provided. A substantially nonabsorbent band includes a front band portion and two side band portions. The gutter structure extends from an outer surface of the band. The gutter structure includes a gutter base and a gutter lip. The gutter structure in combination with the front band portion and at least part of the first and second side band portions forms a perspiration channel with a generally U-shaped cross-section. The gutter base has a first thickness at a central portion thereof. The gutter base has a second thickness at end portions thereof. The first thickness is greater than the second thickness. The gutter base slopes from the central portion downward toward the end portions thereof, transitioning from the first thickness to the second thickness. A closure system has two fasteners and an elastic loop member. |
198 |
Body wrap |
US11534774 |
2006-09-25 |
US07383588B2 |
2008-06-10 |
Diane A. Victor |
A wrap for a body part such as a human wrist. The wrap includes an elongated flexible and helical-shaped member which is constructed of a material having shape memory so that, upon release of the member following deflection of the member, the member returns to its original helical shape. A covering is disposed around the member which either absorbs perspiration or applies a medication. |
199 |
PROTECTIVE AND THERAPEUTIC BODY GEAR |
US11756804 |
2007-06-01 |
US20070281568A1 |
2007-12-06 |
Robert M. GORSEN |
A moisture absorbing and impact protective material comprising a layer of impact protection material forming a gutter, a layer of absorbent material disposed adjacent to the impact protection material at least in part within the gutter, and a layer of moisture transport material disposed at least in part external to the impact protection material gutter and having an interface with the absorbent material. The moisture transport material wicks away moisture from a wearer and transports it to the absorbent material. Excess moisture accumulates in the gutter. |
200 |
Sweatband |
US11435074 |
2006-05-16 |
US20070044204A1 |
2007-03-01 |
Paula Kelly |
A flexible, non-absorbent sweatband includes a seal band sized to wrap around a wearer's head and a clip into which the free ends of the seal band are secured at the back of the wearer's head. An upwardly opening channel is integrally molded with the seal band to carry sweat dripping down the wearer's forehead to open channel ends behind the wearer's ears. |