US5000204A
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Eyeglass cleaning kit and method of cleaning eyeglasses
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-02-23
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Granted: 1991-03-19
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Expires: 2010-02-23
Abstract
Abstract A portable eyeglass cleaning kit is provided with a chemically treated pig skin chamois housed within a small portable plastic storage case. The chamois is treated with a chemical mixture for more efficient eyeglass lens cleaning. The chemical fixture serves as a fungicide for inhibiting the growth of mildew while the chamois is stored in the case. The chamois can be maintained moistened in the air-tight storage case or dry to be moistened when needed. The storage case is affixed with a detachable chain which enables the unit to serve as a key chain or be attachable to one.
Inventors
- 👤 Randy E. Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 03:26
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C13/00; G02C13/006; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/812
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A method of cleaning eyeglasses comprising: (a) providing a short one-piece plastic tubular housing having an annular snap-on lid attached to the housing by a living hinge so that when the lid is in the closed position the housing is substantially air tight and leak proof; (b) providing a flat planar section of chamois; (c) wetting the chamois section with a cleaning agent and a fungicide; (d) folding the chamois section upon itself so that it will fit within the housing; (e) placing the folded chamois section within the housing; (f) placing the lid on the housing to prevent the evaporation of the cleaning agent from the chamois section; (g) opening the lid of the housing; (h) removing the chamois section from the housing; (i) folding the chamois section at least once transversely; (j) cleaning one or both lenses of eyeglasses by positioning a lens between the folded chamois section and wiping the chamois against both sides of the lens; (k) refolding the chamois section; (l) inserting the folded chamois section back into the housing the reuse at a later time; and (m) replacing the lid on the housing.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
189 words
A method of cleaning eyeglasses comprising: (a) providing a short one-piece plastic tubular housing having an annular snap-on lid attached to the housing by a living hinge so that when the lid is in the closed position the housing is substantially air tight and leak proof; (b) providing a flat planar section of chamois; (c) wetting the chamois section with a cleaning agent and a fungicide; (d) folding the chamois section upon itself so that it will fit within the housing; (e) placing the folded chamois section within the housing; (f) placing the lid on the housing to prevent the evaporation of the cleaning agent from the chamois section; (g) opening the lid of the housing; (h) removing the chamois section from the housing; (i) folding the chamois section at least once transversely; (j) cleaning one or both lenses of eyeglasses by positioning a lens between the folded chamois section and wiping the chamois against both sides of the lens; (k) refolding the chamois section; (l) inserting the folded chamois section back into the housing the reuse at a later time; and (m) replacing the lid on the housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of cleaning eyeglasses of claim 1 wherein the chamois section is wetted with alcohol and water.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of cleaning eyeglasses of claim 2 wherein the chamois is made of pigskin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of cleaning eyeglasses of claim 3 wherein the chamois is treated with a solution of about ten parts of water to each part of alcohol.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of cleaning eyeglasses of claim 4 wherein the alcohol is isopropyl alcohol.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-03-18 | 1994-09-17 | 1995-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-03-18 | 1998-09-17 | 1999-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-03-18 | 2002-09-17 | 2003-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |