Patents by Inventor Hans Karsten Moritz

Hans Karsten Moritz 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).

  • Patent number: 10357400
    Abstract: Eyewear, such as a goggle, is provided that can include an anterior module and an interchangeable posterior module. 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. The goggle can comprise a roll-off system or tear-off system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: OAKLEY, INC.
    Inventors: David Ginther, James Nelson Castro, Hans Karsten Moritz
  • Patent number: 9864211
    Abstract: This disclosure provides systems and methods for removably coupling an electronic device to eyewear. In one aspect, an eyeglass is provided. The eyeglass includes an eyeglass frame adapted to be carried by a head of a wearer, at least a first lens, and at least a first lens support portion of the eyeglass frame configured to position the at least first lens in a path of a field of view of a wearer. The eyeglass further includes an attachment device that comprises a first connector and a second connector, where the first connector removably couples the attachment device to the eyeglass frame, and an electronic device, where the second connector removably couples the electronic device to the attachment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Belbey, Hans Karsten Moritz, Myong Kim
  • Patent number: 8911076
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Calilung, David Ginther, Hans Karsten Moritz, Carlos D. Reyes, Ryan Saylor, An Tran
  • Publication number: 20140157496
    Abstract: Eyewear, such as a goggle, is provided that can include an anterior module and an interchangeable posterior module. 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. The goggle can comprise a roll-off system or tear-off system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: David Ginther, James Nelson Castro, Hans Karsten Moritz
  • Patent number: 8746877
    Abstract: Eyewear is provided that can comprise a frame, a lens, and at least one retention component that can secure the lens relative to the frame. The frame can be configured to support at least one lens in a field of view of a wearer. The retention component can be supported by the frame and/or the lens and can be movable or fixed relative to the frame and/or the lens. In some embodiments, the retention component can slidably engage an engagement portion of the frame and/or the lens for preventing the lens from separating from the frame in response to a ballistic event. In some embodiments, the eyewear can comprise a faceplate and a pair of straps that attach to the frame of the eyewear in a manner that evenly distributes compressive stresses across the surface of the faceplate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Belbey, Steve Oldham, Hans Karsten Moritz, Jason Hutchison, Chad McCormick
  • Publication number: 20130286345
    Abstract: Eyewear is provided that can comprise a frame, a lens, and at least one retention component that can secure the lens relative to the frame. The frame can be configured to support at least one lens in a field of view of a wearer. The retention component can be supported by the frame and/or the lens and can be movable or fixed relative to the frame and/or the lens. In some embodiments, the retention component can slidably engage an engagement portion of the frame and/or the lens for preventing the lens from separating from the frame in response to a ballistic event. In some embodiments, the eyewear can comprise a faceplate and a pair of straps that attach to the frame of the eyewear in a manner that evenly distributes compressive stresses across the surface of the faceplate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Jason Belbey, Steve Oldham, Hans Karsten Moritz, Jason Hutchison, Chad McCormick
  • Publication number: 20130271723
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Ryan Calilung, David Ginther, Hans Karsten Moritz, Carlos D. Reyes, Ryan Saylor, An Tran
  • Publication number: 20130250232
    Abstract: This disclosure provides systems and methods for removably coupling an electronic device to eyewear. In one aspect, an eyeglass is provided. The eyeglass includes an eyeglass frame adapted to be carried by a head of a wearer, at least a first lens, and at least a first lens support portion of the eyeglass frame configured to position the at least first lens in a path of a field of view of a wearer. The eyeglass further includes an attachment device that comprises a first connector and a second connector, where the first connector removably couples the attachment device to the eyeglass frame, and an electronic device, where the second connector removably couples the electronic device to the attachment device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: OAKLEY, INC.
    Inventors: JASON BELBEY, HANS KARSTEN MORITZ, MYONG KIM
  • Patent number: 8469510
    Abstract: Eyewear is provided that can comprise a frame, a lens, and at least one retention component that can secure the lens relative to the frame. The frame can be configured to support at least one lens in a field of view of a wearer. The retention component can be supported by the frame and/or the lens and can be movable or fixed relative to the frame and/or the lens. In some embodiments, the retention component can slidably engage an engagement portion of the frame and/or the lens for preventing the lens from separating from the frame in response to a ballistic event. In some embodiments, the eyewear can comprise a faceplate and a pair of straps that attach to the frame of the eyewear in a manner that evenly distributes compressive stresses across the surface of the faceplate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Belbey, Steve Oldham, Hans Karsten Moritz, Jason Hutchison, Chad McCormick
  • Publication number: 20130014316
    Abstract: Facial coverings and eyewear systems are provided herein for improving the ease and comfort of wearing facemasks with a goggle. In some embodiments, a facemask frame is provided that can removably attach to a facemask or face covering to a goggle. In some embodiments, a separate facemask, such as a cloth covering, can be provided. In some embodiments, a facemask can be interconnected with the facemask frame to secure the facemask relative to the goggle during use for covering a portion of the wearer's face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: James Nelson Castro, Hans Karsten Moritz, Casey Aaron Jones
  • Publication number: 20120224135
    Abstract: An eyeglass component mounting system is provided that can comprise a frame and at least a first ear stem. The first ear stem extends rearwardly from the frame and defines an anterior end and a posterior end. The anterior end of the first ear stem can be hingedly coupled to the frame such that the first ear stem can be pivotably movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The first ear stem can comprise a mounting area configured to receive an eyewear component thereon such that the eyewear component can be removed or seated onto the mounting area when the first ear stem is in the stowed position and such that the eyewear component is retained on the mounting area when the first ear stem is in the deployed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Hans Karsten Moritz, Mark Bu, Errol Tazbaz, An Tran
  • Patent number: 8123351
    Abstract: An eyeglass component mounting system is provided that can comprise a frame and at least a first ear stem. The first ear stem extends rearwardly from the frame and defines an anterior end and a posterior end. The anterior end of the first ear stem can be hingedly coupled to the frame such that the first ear stem can be pivotably movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The first ear stem can comprise a mounting area configured to receive an eyewear component thereon such that the eyewear component can be removed or seated onto the mounting area when the first ear stem is in the stowed position and such that the eyewear component is retained on the mounting area when the first ear stem is in the deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Hans Karsten Moritz, Mark Bu, Errol Tazbaz, An Tran
  • Patent number: D659043
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans Karsten Moritz
  • Patent number: D687479
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Hans Karsten Moritz, Christopher Goodman, David Ginther
  • Patent number: D687481
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans Karsten Moritz
  • Patent number: D715350
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Hans Karsten Moritz, Steven G. Oldham, James A. Lareau
  • Patent number: D717363
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans Karsten Moritz
  • Patent number: D739457
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans Karsten Moritz
  • Patent number: D748994
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Goodman, Hans Karsten Moritz
  • Patent number: D766768
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Goodman, Hans Karsten Moritz