Patent ID: 8828177

Claim:
A method of reducing light glare using an eye black clearly demarcated predefined shape or shapes, the method comprising the steps of: locating a target region underneath a human's eyes, wherein the target region is capable of reflecting incident light into the human's eyes; applying in the target region, a covering formed of a non-toxic material having a non-reflective colored and finished exterior surface portion, the non-reflective colored and finished exterior surface portion having a wavelength falling outside of the range of wavelengths between 430 nm and 690 nm, the covering further having an identification component within a surrounding background of the exterior surface portion for identifying at least one of a distributor, a manufacturer, a company, corporation, an organization, a sponsor, an entity, a sports identifier, a geographic region, an activity, an event, a person, a logo, a symbol, and a personal identifier, the identification component comprising a shaped region, the shaped region defined by lines of demarcation and having clearly demarcated edges, the shaped region positioned within an outer periphery of the exterior surface portion, the lines of demarcation having a color differing from the non-reflective color and having a wavelength falling outside of the range of wavelengths between 470 nm and 650 nm, and the covering comprises one of a decal and a temporary tattoo, wherein the shaped region is demarcated from the surrounding background of the exterior surface portion by the lines of demarcation, the differing color of the identification component consuming a smaller surface area than the non-reflective colored and finished exterior surface portion; and removing the covering from the target region within a week after application.