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Blindfold for aquatic games

US8272071B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 5, 2009
Grant dateSep 25, 2012
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 5, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B33/006
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An eye cover for use in an aquatic environment is provided. In certain embodiments, the eye cover comprises an elastic headband configured to be worn around a wearer's head and configured in use to cover or surround the wearer's eyes. The elastic headband can be configured to provide an at least water-resistant seal around the wearer's eyes. At least one eye chamber disposed on a surface of the headband that in use faces the wearer's eyes can further be provided. The at least one eye chamber permit the wearer's eyes to remain open when the headband covers the wearer's eyes. The at least one eye chamber comprises a flange extending from the headband, wherein the flange is configured to provide at least a water-resistant seal around the wearer's eye.

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