201 |
Eyeglasses with wireless communication features |
US11418154 |
2006-05-03 |
US20070037520A1 |
2007-02-15 |
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. |
202 |
Forehead sensor placement |
US11495195 |
2006-07-28 |
US20060264726A1 |
2006-11-23 |
Paul Mannheimer; Don Hannula; Donald Bebout; Michael 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. |
203 |
Forehead sensor placement |
US10678040 |
2003-10-01 |
US20050070776A1 |
2005-03-31 |
Paul Mannheimer; Don Hannula; Donald Bebout; Michael 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. |
204 |
Perspiration control device having perspiration directing seal strip |
US10013604 |
2001-12-12 |
US06567991B1 |
2003-05-27 |
Nicholas J. C. Holslag; Paul D. Ketchen |
A perspiration control device includes a headband having opposite outer and inner sides and opposite front and back portions, and at least one elongated seal strip applied on the inner side of the front portion of the headband and having opposite ends such that the seal strip will cross a forehead of a user when the headband is worn by the user and the seal strip will function to direct perspiration toward the opposite ends of the strip and thus toward opposite sides of the forehead and beyond eyes of the user. |
205 |
Eyeglasses with wireless communication features |
US09888280 |
2001-06-21 |
US20020197961A1 |
2002-12-26 |
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. |
206 |
Absorbent headband apparatus |
US10053361 |
2002-01-17 |
US20020095714A1 |
2002-07-25 |
Amelia
Rose
Vernon |
A headband apparatus includes a flexible, resilient C-shaped core member. A first absorbent layer is attached to the core member. A cloth layer is attached to the first absorbent layer, and a second absorbent layer is attached to an inside portion of the first absorbent layer under the cloth layer. The first absorbent layer jackets the core member. The core member is comprised of a flexible, resilient plastic material. The first absorbent layer is comprised of foam first material. The cloth layer jackets the first absorbent layer. The cloth layer is comprised of terrycloth material. The second absorbent layer is comprised of loose foam second material. When the midportion of the apparatus is placed on the forehead of a person, the first absorbent layer, the cloth layer, and the second absorbent layer are all capable of absorbing perspiration from the person's forehead. |
207 |
Sweat band with displayer |
US09597164 |
2000-06-20 |
US06332225B1 |
2001-12-25 |
Semaj Casey |
An article for wearing that is elastic and sweat absorbing that displays information over a particular shape. |
208 |
Headband with slots for glasses |
US162539 |
1998-09-29 |
US6115843A |
2000-09-12 |
Trina Travalgia |
The present invention relates generally to headbands wearable about the head and ears of a user, and more particularly to an improved headband construction that can, if desired, easily support a pair of sun glasses or eyeglasses, using open slots, buttonholes, or the like, aligned strategically on each side of the headband, thereby providing an entrance for the arm(s) of a pair of sun/eyeglasses that will be positioned behind the headband. In a preferred embodiment, the headband further includes a thin flap of soft material attached behind the open slots that will protect the skin when the arms are slid in and to protect from exposure. |
209 |
Interchangeable headband |
US74148 |
1998-05-07 |
US5901381A |
1999-05-11 |
Lisa Gonzalez Nelson |
A decorative headband is provided including an elastic and flexible band having a top edge, a bottom edge, an outer surface, and an inner surface. The band may be fitted about a forehead of a user. Next provided is a coupling mechanism mounted on the elastic and flexible band. Also included is a plurality of decorative attachments each removably attached to the coupling mechanism. |
210 |
Forehead perspiration collector/discharger |
US697479 |
1996-08-26 |
US5740556A |
1998-04-21 |
Robert L. Brown |
Headgear being an absorbing forehead perspiration collector and discharge device using primarily impermeable materials comprising a soft pliable absorbing body that features a fluid barrier with absorption apertures. The extremities of the absorbing body has a junction with a pair of attachable conduit assemblies being the means for fluid discharge. The pliable absorbing body member envelops an absorbent material and when this forehead section is secured to the wearer's head utilizing its unique attachment means it serves to block and absorb forehead perspiration flow. The plug ends of the conduit assemblies are adaptable to a support means for the benefit of dark shaded lens frames. When sweaty fluids reach excessive levels in the absorbing body they flow out through the attached conduits assemblies. The conduit assemblies also serve to secure the device to the wearers head which is effectively achieved with the aid of sliding elastic cord retainers. In essence through the process of collection, absorption and discharge the complete assembly offers a new approach to dealing with annoying forehead perspiration. |
211 |
Sweatband with wiping towel |
US439088 |
1995-04-20 |
US5640721A |
1997-06-24 |
Robert Charles Jackson |
A strong, lightweight, soft, pliable, perspiration absorbent, economically disposable, foldable to a small packageable size, and reusable, sweatband (15) formed from a unitary body member comprising a perspiration absorbing pad (4) with drain channel (5) and a perspiration absorbing see through removable wiping towel/veil/windscreen (8) which can be protected from perspiration by a removable perspiration shield (14) provided in the pocket (7) of the sweatband to prevent the removable wiping towel (8) from becoming wet from perspiration if the wearer prefers not to have the wiping towel wet. Money, identification, packaged antimicrobial wipes and other items may also be carried in the sweatband pocket (7). The folded, porus, see through, removable wiping towel/veil/windscreen (8), can be easily removed by one hand from the sweatband through a access opening (12) located on the front face of the sweatbands second elongated envelope (2). The sweatband can be firmly installed around all human head sizes by pulling the sweatband tie straps (9) through a mechanical clamping device (13) which will hold the tie straps (9) firmly in place and allow the wearer to adjust the tension on the sweatband around the head while it is being worn. The excess tie strap material formed after adjusting the sweatband on the head may also be tucked between the head and the tie strap portion which surrounds the head, if the wearer chooses not to have the loose tie strap material protruding like a pony tail from the sweatband, in back of the head. |
212 |
Combination headband, earcovers, and goggles |
US375294 |
1995-01-20 |
US5617589A |
1997-04-08 |
Ernest H. Lacore; Thomas S. Weaver |
Winter sports goggles are secured by a two-sided headband made of a double layer of insulating fabric. Downward extensions of the fabric on the sides provide earcovers. The two sides of the headband overlap around the head and are adjustably connected by mating strips of hook and loop fasteners. An advertising logo may be affixed to one or both sides of the headband. The goggles are contoured with a foam edge contacting the face. Foam covered openings on the top and bottom edges of the goggles allow moisture to escape from behind the transparent windscreen which filters ultraviolet rays. A narrow band of elasticized material sewn between the fabric layers of the headband connect each end of the headband to the goggles through a slotted extension from the goggles on each side or through slotted hooks snapping into openings in the sides of the goggles. |
213 |
Headband with ponytail holder |
US490875 |
1995-06-15 |
US5598585A |
1997-02-04 |
Katherine L. Stroup |
A headband designed particularly, but not limited exclusively, for a person having a ponytail includes an elongated member having an inner surface, an outer surface, a first generally U-shaped end having a pair of outwardly extending legs, and a second generally U-shaped end having a pair of outwardly extending legs. The headband further includes a pair of hook-type VELCRO strips placed on the outer surface of the outwardly extending legs of the first generally U-shaped end and a pair of loop-type VELCRO strips, fastenable with the pair of hook-type VELCRO strips, placed on the inner surface of the outwardly extending legs of the second generally U-shaped end. The pair of hook-type VELCRO strips and the pair of loop-type VELCRO strips serve as a means for attaching the first generally U-shaped end to the second generally U-shaped end. The attachment of the first generally U-shaped end to the second generally U-shaped end creates a generally oval opening enabling the pony tail to pass therethrough. The headband is made a layer of soft inner material and a layer of durable and resistant outer material which are stitched together. |
214 |
Combined goggles and headband assembly |
US212815 |
1994-03-15 |
US5421037A |
1995-06-06 |
Bradford L. Schulze |
A combined goggles and headband assembly comprising a goggles unit including a unitary goggles connected by a retaining strap for encircling the head of a wearer, and a cover for the ears of the wearer comprising a piece of cloth and fasteners of a length and width to encircle the retaining strap from opposed end edges of the goggles. |
215 |
Decorative, comfortable, ultra-absorbent sweatband |
US71661 |
1993-06-02 |
US5377360A |
1995-01-03 |
Jeffrey P. Fleitman |
A sweatband comprises an elongated, decorative, cloth element made of a stretchable material, and a water-absorber retained by the cloth element. The cloth element has end portions that can be secured together so that when the sweatband is placed around a body part, the band is held in place so the water-absorber can absorb sweat from the body part. The sweatband has a combination of comfort, high sweat absorbance. |
216 |
Multi-layer moisture management elastic fabric |
US991761 |
1992-12-17 |
US5297296A |
1994-03-29 |
Herbert L. Moretz; Daniel L. Brier |
A multi-layer moisture management elastic fabric including a moisture transport fabric layer constructed of hydrophobic yarns and defining a first fabric face for residing in skin contact during garment wear and for wicking moisture away from the skin. A moisture dispersal fabric layer is constructed of hydrophilic yarns and defines a second fabric face for residing in spaced-apart relation from the skin during garment wear and for receiving moisture from the hydrophobic moisture transport layer. Elastic yarns are integrated with the yarns of the moisture transport fabric layer and the yarns of the moisture dispersal fabric layer to form a single, integrated fabric which is highly elastic. The fabric is useful as waistband material and as athletic headbands, wristbands and as medical bandages and braces. |
217 |
Method of forming a disposable elastic structure |
US742223 |
1991-08-06 |
US5209801A |
1993-05-11 |
Carol L. Smith |
This invention teaches a method of forming a low cost, breathable, light weight, soft, disposable elastic structure with surface properties that are characterized by a controlled irregularity of the pleats or shirrs that make up the broad surfaces of the structure. The structure is a layered structure with outer layers of low basis weight breathable material, a central elastic layer, and an adhesive layer that serves to join all the layers together to form a unitary elastic structure. |
218 |
Convertible fur piece |
US838962 |
1992-02-21 |
US5172428A |
1992-12-22 |
David Leinoff |
A convertible fur piece is disclosed which consists of an elongated strip of fur having hook and loop connecting strips secured to its opposed longitudinal edges which enable the strip of fur to be folded in half with its edges secured together to form an elongated hollow tube which receives a shoulder bag strap, or the like, to form a decorative element for the shoulder bag strap and a protective guard to reduce wear resulting from rubbing of the shoulder bag strap against the fur coat. Additionally, the ends of the fur strip have additional hook and loop connecting strips respectively secured thereto enable the fur strip to also serve as a head band. |
219 |
Removing perspiration |
US503389 |
1990-04-02 |
US5014360A |
1991-05-14 |
Eileen M. Smith; Henry I. Smith |
A jersey or shirt of lightweight material with left and right short sleeves has moisture-absorbent material at least on the front panel of at least one sleeve. |
220 |
Body support band |
US418845 |
1989-10-10 |
US4991234A |
1991-02-12 |
Bert Greenberg |
A support band is disclosed having elastic portions and hook and loop fastener portions for encircling a portion of a wearer's body. One hook segment is positioned adjacent to the terminating end of the band and another hook segment is positioned intermediate between the starting and terminating ends of the band. One portion of the loops is positioned adjacent the starting end of the band and another portion of the loops is positioned intermediate between the starting and terminating ends of the band. The band forms a tubular support device encircling the body portion wherein the intermediate hook segment engages the starting end portion of the loops after the initial wrap of the band to form an anchor point, and the terminating end hook segment engages an intermediate portion of the loops upon final wrapping of the band, said wrappings being made with the band under tension. |