COOLING AND HEATING EYEGLASSES

• US 20110299027A1
• Filed: 08/16/2011
• Published: 12/08/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 08/16/2011
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Jessica G. Shantha, Totada R. Shantha
• Original Assignee: Jessica G. Shantha, Totada R. Shantha
• Inventors: Shantha, Totada R., Shantha, Jessica G.
• Granted Patent: US 8,226,228 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 351/158
• CPC Class Codes: G02C 11/00 Non-optical adjuncts; Attachment thereof G02C7/16 takes precedence

Abstract

Cooling and heating eyeglasses have peltier chips mounted around at least a portion of the perimeter of the lenses that provides a cooling affect that reduces eyestrain and provides cooling relief to the user. A battery pack provides the electrical energy needed to energize the peltier chips. The battery pack is connected to a neck strap that allows the user to comfortably support the batteries. In another embodiment, a plurality of smaller batteries are used and disposed within the frame eliminating the need for an external battery pack. In another embodiment, side shields are also provide with peltier chips to further control the temperature especially around the user'"'"'s eyes. Because the peltier can also provide heating, a user can also select heating if preferred. The cooling and heating glasses can be used for prevention and treatment of several eye diseases and oculopathies.

Claims

1. Cooling and heating eyeglasses comprises:

an eyeglass frame;

said eyeglass frame holding lenses therein;

a plurality of peltier chips disposed on at least a portion of a perimeter of said lenses; and

an electrical energy source in electrical communication with said plurality of peltier chips wherein said peltier chips are energized when said electrical energy source in turned on.

2. The cooling and heating eyeglasses of claim 1 further comprising a pair of side shields disposed on either side of said eyeglass frame.

3. The cooling and heating eyeglasses of claim 2 further comprising a plurality of peltier chips disposed on said side shields.

4. The cooling and heating eyeglasses of claim 1 wherein said electrical energy source is disposed within said eyeglass frame.

5. The cooling and heating eyeglasses of claim 1 wherein said plurality of said peltier chips are disposed along an upper portion of said perimeter of said lenses.