Patents

This page is intended to provide information regarding the virtual patent marking associated with Shady Rays products in order to comply with applicable intellectual property laws and regulatory requirements in various jurisdictions. It serves as an official notice that certain products offered under the Shady Rays brand may be protected by one or more patents in the United States and other countries. The inclusion of this information online is designed to satisfy legal obligations under relevant frameworks, including provisions of the America Invents Act and 35 U.S.C. § 287, which allow patent owners to provide public notice of patent protection through digital listings rather than physical markings on individual items.

By maintaining this virtual marking notice, Shady Rays ensures that customers, distributors, and other interested parties are informed that selected products may be covered by active patents. This method of disclosure is widely recognized as a compliant and efficient alternative to labeling each physical product individually. It also allows for timely updates when new intellectual property rights are granted or when product designs are modified or expanded over time.

It should be noted that the list of patented products and associated patent numbers presented here is not necessarily exhaustive. There may be additional Shady Rays products that are protected by patents even if they are not explicitly listed on this page. The absence of a product from this list does not indicate that it lacks patent protection, nor does it imply that intellectual property rights do not apply to it. Patent coverage may extend across multiple designs, components, and variations within the product lineup.

Several Shady Rays eyewear designs are protected by registered design patents that safeguard their unique visual and structural characteristics. Certain lens and frame combinations within the React collection are covered under specific design patents, reflecting their distinctive construction and aesthetic features. These protections help preserve the originality of the product designs and prevent unauthorized replication of key elements that define the brand’s identity in the eyewear market.

In addition, a group of tangle-free eyewear styles shares common design protection under a unified patent classification. These models incorporate specialized design features intended to improve usability and convenience by reducing tangling during storage and daily use. The shared patent coverage reflects the consistent design innovation applied across this product category, emphasizing both functional improvement and user experience enhancement.

Other individual models within the product range may also be protected under separate patents that cover multiple aspects of their design. These protections may include structural components, frame geometry, or other distinctive features that contribute to the overall appearance and functionality of the eyewear. In some cases, a single product may be covered by more than one patent, highlighting the complexity and uniqueness of its design elements.

The virtual patent marking system used here allows Shady Rays to maintain accurate and up-to-date information regarding its intellectual property rights without requiring physical changes to each product. This system supports compliance with legal standards while also enabling flexibility as new patents are issued or existing designs evolve. It ensures that the company can efficiently communicate its patent portfolio to the public in a centralized and accessible format.

Overall, this notice is intended to promote transparency regarding intellectual property protections associated with Shady Rays products. It reinforces the company’s commitment to innovation, legal compliance, and the safeguarding of original design work. By clearly identifying that certain products may be protected under patent law, this page also helps support the enforcement of those rights and discourages unauthorized use or duplication of proprietary designs.