Patents by Inventor Terry Chou

Terry Chou 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: 5903929
    Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles includes two frames interconnected by a bridge member. The bridge member includes two receptacles respectively defined in two ends thereof adjacent to the frames. The bridge member further includes two first slots respectively defined in the two ends thereof and intersecting with an associated receptacle. Each frame includes a space which receives a lens and communicates with the associated receptacle. Each lens includes a tab received in the associated receptacle, wherein the tab has a second slot defined therein and aligned with an associated first slot. An engaging member includes two legs respectively extended through aligned first slots and second slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Inventor: Terry Chou
  • Patent number: 5896589
    Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles includes two rigid transparent lenses, a frame, and a strap. Each lens includes an extension extending outwardly and having a distal end. Each lens further includes a first flange formed thereon. The frame includes two rings interconnected by a bridge. Each ring includes an annular engaging section for engaging with the first flange of an associated lens. Each ring further includes a second flange formed on an inner side thereof to provide a close contact with an eye socket of a user. The annular engaging section of each ring includes an aperture defined therein through which the extension is extended. Each ring further includes a sleeve portion in which a space that is communicated with environment is defined for receiving the distal end of an associated extension. Two ends of the strap are respectively engaged with the distal ends of the extensions of the lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Inventor: Terry Chou
  • Patent number: 5873134
    Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles includes a pair of protective pads each including an engaging section having an engaging groove defined therein. Each protective pad further includes an outer side having a mediate portion. A pair of lenses each has a flange securely received in the engaging groove of an associated protective pad. A pair of connecting straps each has a connecting section connected to the outer side of the engaging section of the associated protective pad. A slot is defined in the connecting section such that the mediate portion of the outer side of the engaging section is not deformed when the strap is subjected to a force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Inventor: Terry Chou
  • Patent number: 5802621
    Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles includes two lenses formed of transparent rigid material, a goggle frame for receiving the lenses, and a length-adjustable strap having two ends attached to one of the goggle frame and the lenses. Each lens includes a peripheral surface formed therearound and extended inwardly to provide an increased visual angle, and a flange is formed around the peripheral surface. Each lens further includes a rigid engaging section having a hook formed thereon. The goggle frame is integrally formed of plastic material and includes two rings interconnected by a connecting section. Each ring includes an annular groove defined in an annular periphery thereof for receiving the flange of an associated lens. Each ring further includes an protective wall for close contact with an eye socket. The connecting section includes two engaging recesses for respectively, securely receiving the hooks on the lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Inventor: Terry Chou
  • Patent number: 5603125
    Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles includes a frame made of plastic material and including a pair of rims each defining an engaging groove therein. Each of the rims includes an annular member extending inwardly from an inner periphery which defines the engaging groove and thus separating the engaging groove into an outer portion and an inner portion. A lens of rigid transparent material is received in the outer portion of each of the rims and has a first engaging member formed on a first side thereof. An engaging ring of rigid material is mounted in the inner portion of each of the rims and has a second engaging member on a first side thereof, in which one of each of the first engaging members and the second engaging members extends through the associated annular member to engage with one another. The lenses, the frame, and the engaging rings are fused together by ultrasonic waves, thereby forming an integral pair of swimming goggles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1997
    Inventor: Terry Chou