Eye shielding apparatus and method
US5388269A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 1993 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02C11/12
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An eye shielding method and apparatus is provided for eyeglass wearers including a generally planar shield having a plurality of notches and score lines formed therein to allow the generally planar shield to be bent into a configuration which substantially covers the peripheral region of the user's head not covered by standard eyeglasses. Mounting slots are provided to mount the shield on the temple of a conventional pair of eyeglasses. The shields may be manufactured in pairs and joined by a frangible joint.
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