US4955709A
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Sun screening display and advertising device
Assignee: Clear Focus Imaging Inc
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Filing: 1987-04-24
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Granted: 1990-09-11
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Expires: 2007-04-24
Abstract
Abstract A sun-shielding type of eyeglasses having lenses made of an opaque material provided with a plurality of closely-spaced, small holes to permit vision by the wearer, while excluding a high percentage of external light and glare from reaching the eye of the wearer. The exterior surface of the lenses are suitable for the application of designs or advertising messages, while the interior surfaces are provided with a dark, matte finish to reduce reflection of light off of the skin of the wearer.
Inventors
- 👤 Anton K. Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:23
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C7/00; G02C7/16; G02C11/00; G02C11/02; G02C7/10; G02C7/105; G02C7/165
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
An advertising or ornamental display device in the form or spectacles comprising: a conventional eyeglass frame for supporting lenses before the eyes of the wearer; opaque, perforated, sheet-material lenses disposed in said eyeglass frame, said lenses are made of a clear plastic material and opacity is provided by adhering opaque film coating on the exterior surface, said lenses having a plurality of equi-distant openings therethrough disposed throughout the entire extent of said lenses, said openings having a major dimension of between 0.01-0.10 inches and permitting substantially uninhibited vision by the wearer throughout the entire extent of said opaque lenses while providing to persons other than the wearer, an outer surface on said lenses defining an apparent uninterrupted and continuous appearance, and a design or message indicia on said outer surface of said lenses whereby, said lenses provide protection for the eyes of the wearer while allowing substantially unrestricted vision on the part of the wearer and presenting a clear display of said indicia to persons other than the wearer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
An advertising or ornamental display device in the form or spectacles comprising: a conventional eyeglass frame for supporting lenses before the eyes of the wearer; opaque, perforated, sheet-material lenses disposed in said eyeglass frame, said lenses are made of a clear plastic material and opacity is provided by adhering opaque film coating on the exterior surface, said lenses having a plurality of equi-distant openings therethrough disposed throughout the entire extent of said lenses, said openings having a major dimension of between 0.01-0.10 inches and permitting substantially uninhibited vision by the wearer throughout the entire extent of said opaque lenses while providing to persons other than the wearer, an outer surface on said lenses defining an apparent uninterrupted and continuous appearance, and a design or message indicia on said outer surface of said lenses whereby, said lenses provide protection for the eyes of the wearer while allowing substantially unrestricted vision on the part of the wearer and presenting a clear display of said indicia to persons other than the wearer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the lenses are made of a clear-plastic material and opacity is provided by an adhering, opaque-film coating on the interior surface thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the lenses are made of a clear-plastic material and opacity is provided by an adhering, opaque-film coating on the exterior surface thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the lenses are made of a clear-plastic material and opacity is provided by an adhering, opaque-film coating on the interior and exterior surfaces thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said frame has a bezel therein to permit retention, insertion and removal of lenses therefrom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said lenses have an interior surface defining a dark matte finish.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
171 words
An advertising or ornamental display device in the form or spectacles comprising: a conventional eyeglass frame for supporting lenses before the eyes of the wearer; opaque, perforated, sheet-material lenses disposed in said eyeglass frame, said lenses are made of a clear plastic material and opacity is provided by adhering opaque film coating on the interior and exterior surfaces, said lenses having a plurality of equi-distant openings therethrough disposed throughout the entire extent of said lenses, said openings having a major dimension of between 0.01-0.10 inches and permitting substantially uninhibited vision by the wearer throughout the entire extent of said opaque lenses while provided to persons other than the wearer, an outer surface on said lenses defining an apparent uninterrupted and continuous appearance, and a design or message indicia on said outer surface of said lenses whereby, said lenses provide protection for the eyes of the wearer while allowing substantially unrestricted vision on the part of the wearer and presenting a clear display of said indicia to persons other than the wearer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
171 words
An advertising or ornamental display device in the form or spectacles comprising: a conventional eyeglass frame for supporting lenses before the eyes of the wearer; opaque, perforated, sheet-material lenses disposed in said eyeglass frame, said lenses are made of a clear plastic material and opacity is provided by adhering opaque film coating on the interior and exterior surfaces, said lenses having a plurality of equi-distant openings therethrough disposed throughout the entire extent of said lenses, said openings having a major dimension of between 0.01-0.10 inches and permitting substantially uninhibited vision by the wearer throughout the entire extent of said opaque lenses while provided to persons other than the wearer, an outer surface on said lenses defining an apparent uninterrupted and continuous appearance, and a design or message indicia on said outer surface of said lenses whereby, said lenses provide protection for the eyes of the wearer while allowing substantially unrestricted vision on the part of the wearer and presenting a clear display of said indicia to persons other than the wearer.
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