WO2005098314A3 - Apparatuses and methods for vision assistance - Google Patents

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WO2005098314A3
WO2005098314A3 PCT/US2005/011802 US2005011802W WO2005098314A3 WO 2005098314 A3 WO2005098314 A3 WO 2005098314A3 US 2005011802 W US2005011802 W US 2005011802W WO 2005098314 A3 WO2005098314 A3 WO 2005098314A3
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light source
apparatuses
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head apparel
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B1/00—Hats; Caps; Hoods
    • A42B1/24—Hats; Caps; Hoods with means for attaching articles thereto, e.g. memorandum tablets or mirrors
    • A42B1/242—Means for mounting detecting, signalling or lighting devices
    • A42B1/244—Means for mounting lamps
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
    • A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
    • A42B3/0406—Accessories for helmets
    • A42B3/0433—Detecting, signalling or lighting devices
    • A42B3/044—Lighting devices, e.g. helmets with lamps
    • A42B3/0446—Lighting devices, e.g. helmets with lamps intended to light the way ahead

Abstract

A method includes inserting a light source into an item of head apparel, such that the light source is substantially contained within a volume of the item of head apparel. An apparatus includes a light source and a head apparel bill. The head apparel bill is configured to receive the light source, such that the light source is substantially contained within a volume of the head apparel bill and a user's vision can be assisted by light emitted from the light source.
PCT/US2005/011802 2004-04-05 2005-04-04 Apparatuses and methods for vision assistance WO2005098314A2 (en)

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US8388164B2 (en) 2005-05-17 2013-03-05 Michael Waters Hands-Free lighting devices
US9526292B2 (en) 2005-05-17 2016-12-27 Michael Waters Power modules and headgear
US8333485B2 (en) 2007-12-18 2012-12-18 Michael Waters Headwear with switch shielding portion
US8491145B2 (en) 2007-12-18 2013-07-23 Waters Industries, Inc. Illuminated headgear having switch devices and packaging therefor
US9185278B2 (en) 2007-12-18 2015-11-10 Michael Waters Hands free lighting devices
US9585431B2 (en) 2007-12-18 2017-03-07 Waters Industries, Inc. Lighted hat
US9101174B2 (en) 2011-11-04 2015-08-11 Michael Waters Hat with automated shut-off feature for electrical devices
US9526287B2 (en) 2011-12-23 2016-12-27 Michael Waters Lighted hat
US9568173B2 (en) 2011-12-23 2017-02-14 Michael Waters Lighted hat
USD770143S1 (en) 2014-05-23 2016-11-01 Michael Waters Beanie with means for illumination
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