Method and apparatus for diverting sweat, liquid, moisture or the like from an eye

a technology of liquid and eye, applied in the field of eye diverting methods and apparatuses, can solve the problems of obscuring one's ability to see clearly, allowing excess sweat or perspiration to enter the eye or eye, and no longer performing as intended, etc., to achieve the effect of high volum

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-04-17
KURACINA THOMAS CHARLES +1
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[0030]It is an additional object of the present invention to provide a moisture diverting apparatus that lends itself to high volume, automated manufacturing.
[0031]It is another object of the ...

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The surface area of the head and face contain sweat glands and produce perspiration that can collect and drip into the eye or eyes, obscuring one's ability to see clearly.
The main disadvantages of these prior art inventions are that they do not address the area below the eyebrow, are used mainly on the forehead, are meant to absorb sweat and when these products reach a certain saturation point of liquid absorption, they no longer perform as intended and allow excess sweat or perspiration to enter the eye or eyes.
Sweat entering the eyes impairs the vision of surgeons, firefighters, police, athletes, military personnel, construction workers, tree tr...

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[0066]A moisture diverting apparatus to prevent perspiration, sweat, liquid, moisture, and the like from entering the eye or eyes is described. In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be obvious to one of ordinary skill in the art that the invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and processing steps have not been shown in particular detail in order to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the present invention. Additionally, it should be noted that throughout this discussion reference will be made to a variety of members, shapes, sizes and adhesives. It is appreciated, however, that the present invention is not limited to these devices or materials. Further, throughout the description the diverting apparati are referred to as sweat diverters. It is to be understood, however, that the diverter apparati of the presen...

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Abstract

Moisture diverters attachable to a region above the eye and below the eyebrow that prevents sweat, liquid, moisture, or the like from entering the eyes of a wearer is described. A moisture diverter may include a substrate having an inner surface facing the wearer and an outer surface facing away from the wearer. The inner surface comprises a lower adhesive section and an upper adhesive-free section, the adhesive section releasably attaches the diverter to the wearer at a point above the eye and below the eyebrow, the adhesive-free section shaped or shapeable to abut or protrude from eyebrow region of a wearer and to divert moisture away from the eye.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED DOCUMENTS[0001]This application is a non-provisional of provisional application Ser. No. 60 / 852,100, filed Oct. 13, 2006, and entitled METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DIVERTING SWEAT FROM AN EYE.STATEMENT RE: FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH / DEVELOPMENT[0002](Not Applicable)FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0003]The present invention relates generally to an apparatus for diverting, redirecting or channeling sweat, perspiration, liquid (such as rain) or moisture (skinborne or other) away from the eye or eyes.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]Living organisms require nutrients and water and give off waste from the metabolic processes. Strenuous activity increases metabolism and increases body core temperature where the body loses liquid through the lungs and skin. A thermal cooling effect is created when sweat is produced and evaporates from the skin. This mechanism is crucial in the regulation of body temperature. The surface area of the head and face contain sweat glands and pro...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D20/00
CPCA41D13/1184Y10T156/10A41D2400/60A41D20/00A41D31/12A61K33/42A42C5/02A61L27/12A61L27/20A61L27/222A61L27/54A61L2430/02
Inventor KURACINA, THOMAS CHARLESKITCHEN, TIM L.
Owner KURACINA THOMAS CHARLES
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