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US5488438A
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Vision control glasses
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-10-11
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Granted: 1996-01-30
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Expires: 2014-10-11
Abstract
Abstract Improvements in eye glasses for training in bowling, bowling per se, and bowling competition; eye glasses of a surround-type covering the front and sides of the entire field of vision of both human eyes; selective masking of the eye glasses whereby to form two substantially vertical, substantially parallel windows through which the bowler can see the lane in front of him/her and the pins that he/she is aiming for, but has the view in both lateral directions, at least two bowling lane widths, masked from his/her vision.
Inventors
- 👤 William A. Cochran
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:13
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C7/00; G02C7/16; A; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/02; G02C11/00; G02C11/12; A63; A63B; A63B2243/00; A63B2243/0054; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3608
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
207 words
Eyeglasses for aiding bowling play by limiting peripheral vision comprising: a pair of elongate front panels joined centrally normally substantially vertically overlying both eyes of any individual, said front panels typically somewhat rectangular, so as to substantially abut, with its lower edge, the user's cheeks under the user's eyes, normally vertical side edges on said front panels, said vertical side edges opaqued, elongate, substantially normally vertical side panels pivotally mounted at their front ends, each to a side edge of said front panel, said side panels pivotally collapsible, one over the other, upon the rear side of the front panels and moveable outwardly therefrom substantially parallel to one another for use; the front panel end edges and side panel pivotal connections thereto substantially opaqued; user ear engagements on the free ends of said side panels; the outer portions of said front panel opaqued from outwardly inwardly at least a limited distance thereof forming a non-opaque portion; a nose receiving indentation formed in the lower joined center edge of said front panel; the portions of each said front panel above and adjacent to said indentation opaqued, formed together with the side edge and panel opaquing on each side, a substantially uniform width limited viewing panel clear of opaquing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
207 words
Eyeglasses for aiding bowling play by limiting peripheral vision comprising: a pair of elongate front panels joined centrally normally substantially vertically overlying both eyes of any individual, said front panels typically somewhat rectangular, so as to substantially abut, with its lower edge, the user's cheeks under the user's eyes, normally vertical side edges on said front panels, said vertical side edges opaqued, elongate, substantially normally vertical side panels pivotally mounted at their front ends, each to a side edge of said front panel, said side panels pivotally collapsible, one over the other, upon the rear side of the front panels and moveable outwardly therefrom substantially parallel to one another for use; the front panel end edges and side panel pivotal connections thereto substantially opaqued; user ear engagements on the free ends of said side panels; the outer portions of said front panel opaqued from outwardly inwardly at least a limited distance thereof forming a non-opaque portion; a nose receiving indentation formed in the lower joined center edge of said front panel; the portions of each said front panel above and adjacent to said indentation opaqued, formed together with the side edge and panel opaquing on each side, a substantially uniform width limited viewing panel clear of opaquing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The eyeglasses as in claim 1 where in the width of the center panel opaquing is no greater than the width of the nose receiving indentation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The eyeglasses as in claim 1 wherein the front panel has viewing slots cut therein a substantial proportion of the height of the panel in the non-opaque portions thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The eyeglasses as in claim 1 wherein at least some of the opaquing is obtained by addition of adhesive tape, itself opaque, to portions of the panels and end portions of said vertical side panels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The eyeglasses as in claim 1 wherein the top edge of the front panel runs rearwardly in a substantial, horizontal orientation and at least portions thereof are opaqued.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The eyeglasses of claim 1 wherein the front panels are arcuate in top plan view.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-01-29 | 1999-07-31 | 2000-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-01-29 | 2003-07-31 | 2004-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-01-29 | 2007-07-31 | 2008-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |