CA2273166C - Apparatus for enhancing visual perception of selected objects in recreational and sporting activities - Google Patents

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CA2273166C
CA2273166C CA002273166A CA2273166A CA2273166C CA 2273166 C CA2273166 C CA 2273166C CA 002273166 A CA002273166 A CA 002273166A CA 2273166 A CA2273166 A CA 2273166A CA 2273166 C CA2273166 C CA 2273166C
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J. Paul Moore
David V. Kerns, Jr.
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02C—SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE THE SAME FEATURES AS SPECTACLES; CONTACT LENSES
    • G02C7/00—Optical parts
    • G02C7/02—Lenses; Lens systems ; Methods of designing lenses
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B5/00—Optical elements other than lenses
    • G02B5/20—Filters
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02C—SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE THE SAME FEATURES AS SPECTACLES; CONTACT LENSES
    • G02C7/00—Optical parts
    • G02C7/10—Filters, e.g. for facilitating adaptation of the eyes to the dark; Sunglasses
    • G02C7/104—Filters, e.g. for facilitating adaptation of the eyes to the dark; Sunglasses having spectral characteristics for purposes other than sun-protection
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B43/00—Balls with special arrangements
    • A63B43/008—Balls with special arrangements with means for improving visibility, e.g. special markings or colours

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  • Ophthalmology & Optometry (AREA)
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  • Optical Filters (AREA)
  • Eyeglasses (AREA)
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  • Illuminated Signs And Luminous Advertising (AREA)
CA002273166A 1996-12-12 1996-12-12 Apparatus for enhancing visual perception of selected objects in recreational and sporting activities Expired - Lifetime CA2273166C (en)

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PCT/US1996/019761 WO1998026326A1 (en) 1994-08-10 1996-12-12 Apparatus for enhancing visual perception of selected objects in recreational and sporting activities

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CA2273166A1 CA2273166A1 (en) 1998-06-18
CA2273166C true CA2273166C (en) 2007-01-23

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EP (1) EP0956515A4 (ko)
JP (1) JP2001506012A (ko)
KR (1) KR100457831B1 (ko)
AU (1) AU740674B2 (ko)
BR (1) BR9612806A (ko)
CA (1) CA2273166C (ko)
WO (1) WO1998026326A1 (ko)

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AU740674B2 (en) 2001-11-08
EP0956515A4 (en) 2000-05-03
JP2001506012A (ja) 2001-05-08
EP0956515A1 (en) 1999-11-17
KR100457831B1 (ko) 2004-11-18
BR9612806A (pt) 2000-02-01
WO1998026326A1 (en) 1998-06-18
AU1287497A (en) 1998-07-03
CA2273166A1 (en) 1998-06-18

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