Patents by Inventor David Ginther
David Ginther has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20110225709Abstract: Eyewear, such as a goggle, is provided that can include an anterior module (such as a lens support) and an interchangeable posterior module (such as a faceplate). The anterior module can be adapted to support at least one lens in a wearer's field of view. The posterior module can be adapted to fit against a contour of the wearer's face and can be selectively interchangeable with the anterior module to modify at least one physical characteristic of the eyewear. In some embodiments, the anterior and posterior modules can be coupled by a suspension assembly in order to allow articulation of the posterior module relative to the anterior module for evenly distributing forces against the wearer's face. Further, the anterior module can be rigid for maintaining the lens in an optically-desirable orientation. Furthermore, the goggle can comprise an interchangeable lens mechanism to facilitate interchanging of lenses in the goggle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: OAKLEY, INC.Inventors: Ryan Saylor, An Tran, James Nelson Castro, Errol Tazbaz, David Ginther
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Publication number: 20110225711Abstract: Eyewear, such as a goggle, is provided that can include an anterior module (such as a lens support) and an interchangeable posterior module (such as a faceplate). The anterior module can be adapted to support at least one lens in a wearer's field of view. The posterior module can be adapted to fit against a contour of the wearer's face and can be selectively interchangeable with the anterior module to modify at least one physical characteristic of the eyewear. In some embodiments, the anterior and posterior modules can be coupled by a suspension assembly in order to allow articulation of the posterior module relative to the anterior module for evenly distributing forces against the wearer's face. Further, the anterior module can be rigid for maintaining the lens in an optically-desirable orientation. Furthermore, the goggle can comprise an interchangeable lens mechanism to facilitate interchanging of lenses in the goggle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: OAKLEY, INC.Inventors: Carlos D. Reyes, Ryan Saylor, James Nelson Castro, Errol Tazbaz, David Ginther
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Publication number: 20110225710Abstract: Eyewear, such as a goggle, is provided that can include an anterior module (such as a lens support) and an interchangeable posterior module (such as a faceplate). The anterior module can be adapted to support at least one lens in a wearer's field of view. The posterior module can be adapted to fit against a contour of the wearer's face and can be selectively interchangeable with the anterior module to modify at least one physical characteristic of the eyewear. In some embodiments, the anterior and posterior modules can be coupled by a suspension assembly in order to allow articulation of the posterior module relative to the anterior module for evenly distributing forces against the wearer's face. Further, the anterior module can be rigid for maintaining the lens in an optically-desirable orientation. Furthermore, the goggle can comprise an interchangeable lens mechanism to facilitate interchanging of lenses in the goggle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: OAKLEY, INC.Inventors: Carlos D. Reyes, An Tran, James Nelson Castro, Errol Tazbaz, David Ginther
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Patent number: 7954942Abstract: Various embodiments of an eyeglass and eyeglass system are provided that can maintain the geometric and optical quality of a lens supported by the eyeglass. The eyeglass can comprise a frame, a support member carried by the frame, and a lens mounting area or groove extending at least partially along at least one of the frame and the support member. The support member can be pivoted, moved, or deflected relative to the frame between a retaining position and an open position. In the open position, the lens can be seated within the lens mounting area. In the retaining position, the support member and the frame retain the lens without exerting deformative forces on the lens. Accordingly, the as-molded geometric and optical qualities of the lens can be preserved.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2009Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Oakley, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Calilung, David Ginther, Hans Moritz, Carlos Reyes, Ryan Saylor, An Tran
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Publication number: 20100085533Abstract: Various embodiments of an eyeglass and eyeglass system are provided that can maintain the geometric and optical quality of a lens supported by the eyeglass. The eyeglass can comprise a frame, a support member carried by the frame, and a lens mounting area or groove extending at least partially along at least one of the frame and the support member. The support member can be pivoted, moved, or deflected relative to the frame between a retaining position and an open position. In the open position, the lens can be seated within the lens mounting area. In the retaining position, the support member and the frame retain the lens without exerting deformative forces on the lens. Accordingly, the as-molded geometric and optical qualities of the lens can be preserved.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2009Publication date: April 8, 2010Applicant: OAKLEY, INC.Inventors: Ryan Calilung, David Ginther, Hans Moritz, Carlos Reyes, Ryan Saylor, An Tran
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Patent number: 7594723Abstract: An eyeglass is provided for minimizing eyeglass weight without reducing the overall structural integrity of the eyeglass, and for allowing adjustability of the eyeglass to optimize optical and protective qualities during activities having differing head angles and primary lines of sight. The eyeglass can comprise a lens, a frame, and a nosepiece. The frame can have opposing terminals, an upper groove extending at least partially along the frame, and a post. The nosepiece can have a mounting component configured to engage the post such that the lens can be cooperatively retained between the frame and the nosepiece. The post can comprise one of a recess and a male connector, and the mounting component can comprise the other one of the recess and the male connector.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2008Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Oakley, Inc.Inventors: James Jannard, Peter Yee, David Ginther, Carlos Reyes
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Publication number: 20080129952Abstract: An eyeglass is provided for component weight without reducing the overall structural integrity of the eyeglass, and for allowing adjustability of the eyeglass to optimize optical and protective qualities during activities having differing head angles and primary lines of sight. The eyeglass can comprise a lens, a frame, and a nosepiece. The frame can have opposing terminals and an upper groove extending at least partially along the frame and a downwardly extending post. The nosepiece can have a mounting component extending upwardly to engage the post, and the lens can be cooperatively retained between the frame and the nosepiece. Sets of corresponding nose pieces and lenses are provided, to optimize the eyeglasses for different primary viewing axes in the vertical plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2008Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: Oakley, Inc.Inventors: James Jannard, Peter Yee, David Ginther, Carlos Reyes
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Publication number: 20080084533Abstract: An eyeglass is provided for component weight without reducing the overall structural integrity of the eyeglass, and for allowing adjustability of the eyeglass to optimize optical and protective qualities during activities having differing head angles and primary lines of sight. The eyeglass can comprise a lens, a frame, and a nosepiece. The frame can have opposing terminals and an upper groove extending at least partially along the frame and a downwardly extending post. The nosepiece can have a mounting component extending upwardly to engage the post, and the lens can be cooperatively retained between the frame and the nosepiece. Sets of corresponding nose pieces and lenses are provided, to optimize the eyeglasses for different primary viewing axes in the vertical plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2006Publication date: April 10, 2008Inventors: James Jannard, Peter Yee, David Ginther, Carlos Reyes
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Patent number: 7347545Abstract: An eyeglass is provided for component weight without reducing the overall structural integrity of the eyeglass, and for allowing adjustability of the eyeglass to optimize optical and protective qualities during activities having differing head angles and primary lines of sight. The eyeglass can comprise a lens, a frame, and a nosepiece. The frame can have opposing terminals and an upper groove extending at least partially along the frame and a downwardly extending post. The nosepiece can have a mounting component extending upwardly to engage the post, and the lens can be cooperatively retained between the frame and the nosepiece. Sets of corresponding nose pieces and lenses are provided, to optimize the eyeglasses for different primary viewing axes in the vertical plane.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2006Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Oakley, Inc.Inventors: James Jannard, Peter Yee, David Ginther, Carlos Reyes