Patents Assigned to Smith Optics, Inc.
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Patent number: 11540580Abstract: Described herein are helmets comprising at least one surface reinforcing component. In some embodiments the surface reinforcing component comprises at least one anchoring feature embedded in a structural feature of the helmet, such as a force absorbing element. In other embodiments, the surface reinforcing component comprises fasteners configured to mate with a respective fastener on a shell of the helmet.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2019Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.Inventor: James A. Chilson
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Publication number: 20220225722Abstract: Helmets and methods for manufacturing a helmet are described. An example helmet includes a shell and a shock absorbing liner attached to the shell. The shock absorbing liner includes a cavity. The helmet a shock absorbing insert formed of a material different than the material of the shock absorbing liner. The cavity is configured to retain the shock absorbing insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Applicants: Smith Optics, Inc., KOROYD SARLInventors: James A. Chilson, John Lloyd, James Rogers, Piers Storey
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Patent number: 10935812Abstract: Interchangeably lenses and attachment assemblies for eyewear with removable temples are described. An example attachment assembly for removably magnetically attaching an eyewear temple to a lens may include a magnetic latch having a first latch portion and a second latch portions movably (e.g., pivotably) coupled to the temple. The first and second latch portions may be configured to be positioned on opposite sides of the lens by a carrier. The first and second latch portions may be configured to magnetically attract one another in a magnetic attraction direction. The carrier may be configured to restrict movement of at least one of the first and second latch portions in a second direction opposite the magnetic attraction direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2020Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.Inventors: Eric Thorsell, Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Michael Qualls, Scott Layton, Sean Nemoto, James Andrew Chilson
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Publication number: 20200367596Abstract: Helmets and methods for manufacturing a helmet are described. An example helmet includes a shell and a shock absorbing liner attached to the shell. The shock absorbing liner includes a cavity. The helmet a shock absorbing insert formed of a material different than the material of the shock absorbing liner. The cavity is configured to retain the shock absorbing insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Applicants: Smith Optics, Inc., KOROYD SARLInventors: James A. Chilson, John Lloyd, James Rogers, Piers Storey
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Publication number: 20200264447Abstract: Interchangeably lenses and attachment assemblies for eyewear with removable temples are described. An example attachment assembly for removably magnetically attaching an eyewear temple to a lens may include a magnetic latch having a first latch portion and a second latch portions movably (e.g., pivotably) coupled to the temple. The first and second latch portions may be configured to be positioned on opposite sides of the lens by a carrier. The first and second latch portions may be configured to magnetically attract one another in a magnetic attraction direction. The carrier may be configured to restrict movement of at least one of the first and second latch portions in a second direction opposite the magnetic attraction direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: Smith Optics, Inc.Inventors: Eric Thorsell, Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Michael Qualls, Scott Layton, Sean Nemoto, James Andrew Chilson
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Patent number: 10736373Abstract: Helmets and methods for manufacturing a helmet are described. An example helmet includes a shell and a shock absorbing liner attached to the shell. The shock absorbing liner includes a cavity. The helmet a shock absorbing insert formed of a material different than the material of the shock absorbing liner. The cavity is configured to retain the shock absorbing insert.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2013Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.Inventors: James A. Chilson, John Lloyd, James Rogers, Piers Storey
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Patent number: 10642071Abstract: Tinted lenses for attenuating ambient light, reducing glare, and improving color discrimination for a user are disclosed. In some embodiments, the lens has uniform transmittance across the visible spectrum with selective filtering of light at 480 nm and 580 nm. In some embodiments, the lens may reduce light in the blue region of the spectrum while maintaining color discrimination. In some embodiments, the level of attenuation provided by the lens may vary based on the intensity of light present while maintaining selective filtering at 480 nm and 580 nm.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2018Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.Inventors: Eric Carlson, Scott MacGuffie
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Patent number: 10539810Abstract: Interchangeably lenses and attachment assemblies for eyewear with removable temples are described. An example attachment assembly for removably magnetically attaching an eyewear temple to a lens may include a magnetic latch having a first latch portion and a second latch portions movably (e.g., pivotably) coupled to the temple. The first and second latch portions may be configured to be positioned on opposite sides of the lens by a carrier. The first and second latch portions may be configured to magnetically attract one another in a magnetic attraction direction. The carrier may be configured to restrict movement of at least one of the first and second latch portions in a second direction opposite the magnetic attraction direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2019Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.Inventors: Eric Thorsell, Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Michael Qualls, Scott Layton, Sean Nemoto, James Andrew Chilson
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Publication number: 20190274388Abstract: Described herein are helmets comprising at least one surface reinforcing component. In some embodiments the surface reinforcing component comprises at least one anchoring feature embedded in a structural feature of the helmet, such as a force absorbing element. In other embodiments, the surface reinforcing component comprises fasteners configured to mate with a respective fastener on a shell of the helmet.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: Smith Optics, Inc.Inventor: James A. Chilson
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Publication number: 20190171033Abstract: Interchangeably lenses and attachment assemblies for eyewear with removable temples are described. An example attachment assembly for removably magnetically attaching an eyewear temple to a lens may include a magnetic latch having a first latch portion and a second latch portions movably (e.g., pivotably) coupled to the temple. The first and second latch portions may be configured to be positioned on opposite sides of the lens by a carrier. The first and second latch portions may be configured to magnetically attract one another in a magnetic attraction direction. The carrier may be configured to restrict movement of at least one of the first and second latch portions in a second direction opposite the magnetic attraction direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: Smith Optics, Inc.Inventors: Eric Thorsell, Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Michael Qualls, Scott Layton, Sean Nemoto, James Andrew Chilson
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Patent number: 10299529Abstract: Described herein are helmets comprising at least one surface reinforcing component. In some embodiments the surface reinforcing component comprises at least one anchoring feature embedded in a structural feature of the helmet, such as a force absorbing element. In other embodiments, the surface reinforcing component comprises fasteners configured to mate with a respective fastener on a shell of the helmet.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2016Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.Inventor: James A. Chilson
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Patent number: 10197814Abstract: An eyewear may include a lens and first and second temples individually removably attachable to opposite ends of the lens. The eyewear may include an attachment mechanism coupled to each of the temples, which includes a tab portion, a lever portion, a magnet attached to one of the tab or lever portions, and a magnetic material, which may be another magnet or a ferromagnetic material, attached to the other one of the tab or lever portions. The magnet and magnetic material are arranged on opposing sides of the tab and lever portions to urge them in a first direction towards one another. A carrier may be attached to each of the first and second end portions and may be configured to position the tab and lever portions on opposite sides of the lens as well as to constrain movement of the tab portion along a direction opposite the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2017Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.Inventors: Eric Thorsell, Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Michael Qualls, Scott Layton, Sean Nemoto, James Andrew Chilson
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Publication number: 20180252938Abstract: An eyewear may include a lens and first and second temples individually removably attachable to opposite ends of the lens. The eyewear may include an attachment mechanism coupled to each of the temples, which includes a tab portion, a lever portion, a magnet attached to one of the tab or lever portions, and a magnetic material, which may be another magnet or a ferromagnetic material, attached to the other one of the tab or lever portions. The magnet and magnetic material are arranged on opposing sides of the tab and lever portions to urge them in a first direction towards one another. A carrier may be attached to each of the first and second end portions and may be configured to position the tab and lever portions on opposite sides of the lens as well as to constrain movement of the tab portion along a direction opposite the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2017Publication date: September 6, 2018Applicant: Smith Optics, Inc.Inventors: Eric Thorsell, Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Michael Qualls, Scott Layton, Sean Nemoto, James Andrew Chilson
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Publication number: 20180173015Abstract: Tinted lenses for attenuating ambient light, reducing glare, and improving color discrimination for a user are disclosed. In some embodiments, the lens has uniform transmittance across the visible spectrum with selective filtering of light at 480 nm and 580 nm. In some embodiments, the lens may reduce light in the blue region of the spectrum while maintaining color discrimination. In some embodiments, the level of attenuation provided by the lens may vary based on the intensity of light present while maintaining selective filtering at 480 nm and 580 nm.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: Smith Optics, Inc.Inventors: Eric Carlson, Scott MacGuffie
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Patent number: 9891448Abstract: A tinted polarized lens for attenuating ambient light reducing glare and improving color discrimination for a user is disclosed. In some embodiments, the lens has uniform transmittance across the visible spectrum with selective filtering of light at 480 nm and 580 nm. In some embodiments, the lens may reduce light in the blue region of the spectrum while maintaining color discrimination. In some embodiments, the level of attenuation provided by the lens may vary based on the intensity of light present while maintaining selective filtering at 480 nm and 580 nm.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2014Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.Inventors: Eric Carlson, Scott MacGuffie
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Patent number: D817553Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Aaskov, Matt Capozzi, Scott Layton, Nicolas Ramirez
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Patent number: D822905Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.Inventors: Eric Thorsell, Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Emmanuel Carrillo
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Patent number: D849826Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2017Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.Inventors: Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Michael Qualls, Scott Layton, Sean Nemoto, Eric Thorsell, Hans Lindauer, Eric Carlson
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Patent number: D868878Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.Inventors: Keith Langenwalter, Aaron Barker
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Patent number: D900398Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2018Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Aaskov, Matt Capozzi, Scott Layton, Nicolas Ramirez