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Eyewear with enhanced air flow and/or absorption features

US7771043B2 · kind B2 · utility

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51References

6Claims

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Assignee

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. · US

Inventors

Debra N. Welchel · Woodstock, US
Megan Christine Hansen Smith · Roswell, US
Matrice Brown Jackson · Woodstock, US
Andrew Joseph Beltz · Neenah, US
Russell J. Kroll · Atlanta, US
Philip D. Palermo · Marietta, US
Mark Londborg · Atlanta, US
Suzuko Hisata · Atlanta, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 3, 2008
Grant date	Aug 10, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 3, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F9/028
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Eyewear having an enhanced air flow and/or absorption features which may be used for safety, sports, and the like. The eyewear may desirably provides features in design and/or function of the structure to enhance air flow and reduce moisture. Additional elements such as removable pads and/or cartridges may be used with the eyewear to enhanced airflow and reduce moisture adjacent a user's eyes and face as well.

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