Eye Shield Device Patent Application US20260096930A1
Summary
The USPTO published patent application US20260096930A1 for an eye shield device invented by Laura Seymour. The application (No. 18907035) was filed on October 4, 2024, and covers a protective eye shield with multiple wearing configurations including headband and over-ear versions. The device features a cantilevered arm structure, may include cross-member arms, and uses rigid yet flexible materials such as polymer plastics, metals, or alloys.
What changed
The USPTO published patent application US20260096930A1 for an eye shield device invented by Laura Seymour. The application covers a protective eye shield that can be worn in multiple configurations (headband and over-ear versions) and includes a cantilevered arm structure to project the mounting arm forward. Some embodiments feature detachable eye shields for appearance customization and modular fixtures to adjust arm length.
For manufacturers of protective eyewear or medical eye shields, this published application signals potential future intellectual property rights that may affect product development. Parties developing similar protective eye devices should review the claims upon patent grant to assess freedom-to-operate and consider contacting the applicant regarding potential licensing arrangements.
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Eye Shield
Application US20260096930A1 Kind: A1 Apr 09, 2026
Inventors
Laura Seymour
Abstract
An eye shield device for covering, protecting, or obscuring an eye of a wearer of the eye shield device. The eye shield device may be worn in multiple configurations including a headband and over the ear versions. The eye shield device includes a cantilevered arm structure to project forward the mounting arm or portion for an eye shield. Some embodiments may include a cross-member arm to hold the eye shield or the eye shield may directly connect or project from a proximal end of the cantilevered arm. Some embodiments may include the eye shield device comprised of rigid, yet flexible, materials, such as polymer plastics, metals, alloys, or combinations of the same. Other embodiments may include a detachable eye shield to allow the wearer to customize their appearance. Other embodiments may include modular fixtures to allow the wearer to change the length of projection of the arm, crossmember arm, or headband or earpiece.
CPC Classifications
A61F 9/045
Filing Date
2024-10-04
Application No.
18907035
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