Patents Assigned to Smith Sport Optics
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Publication number: 20240423312Abstract: Embodiments of helmets including impact structures are disclosed. An example helmet includes an exterior shell including an inner surface, an outer surface; and a lower perimeter edge adjoining the inner surface and the outer surface. The lower perimeter edge defines a recess positioned on each side of the exterior shell. The example helmet further includes an interior liner positioned along the inner surface of the exterior shell, and further includes an impact structure associated with each recess. The impact structure is positioned at least partially below the interior liner and the exterior shell, and the impact structure includes a contact interface positioned to abut the interior liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Applicant: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.Inventors: Craig Robbins, Eric Thorsell
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Patent number: 12038626Abstract: A lens interchange mechanism for an eyewear may include a magnetic latch operatively associated with the eyewire of the eyewear, such that the a portion of the eyewire can be released, with a free end separating from another portion of the eyewire thereby forming a gap in the eyewire for the removal and installation of a lens. The magnetic latch mechanism may be further configured for easy re-latching by the application of opposing forces on the first and second eyewire portions to cause the free end to re-engage with the magnetic latch without manual actuation of the latch.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2022Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignee: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.Inventors: Eric Thorsell, Alberto Ventura
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Publication number: 20240099413Abstract: 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: December 7, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicants: Smith Sport Optics, Inc., KOROYD SARLInventors: James A. Chilson, John Lloyd, James Rogers, Piers Storey
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Patent number: 11864615Abstract: 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: April 6, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignees: Smith Sport Optics, Inc., Koroyd SARLInventors: James A. Chilson, John Lloyd, James Rogers, Piers Storey
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Publication number: 20240004222Abstract: A goggle may include a goggle frame and a lens assembly that may be removably coupled by magnetic materials and a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism may couple the goggle frame to the lens assembly by mechanically engaging latch components. The latch mechanism may couple the goggle frame to the lens assembly by magnetically coupling latch components. Latch components may be included with the lens assembly and the goggle frame. The goggle frame may include an elastomer face gasket. The goggle frame may include outriggers fixedly coupled to the face gasket. The lens assembly may include an elastomer lens frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Applicant: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.Inventors: Will McNeal, Hans Lindauer, Mike Aaskov, John Ohran, Eric Thorsell, Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Scott Layton
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Patent number: 11844390Abstract: 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 10, 2020Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignees: Smith Sport Optics, Inc., Koroyd SARLInventors: James A. Chilson, John Lloyd, James Rogers, Piers Storey
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Patent number: 11726351Abstract: A goggle may include a goggle frame and a lens assembly that may be removably coupled by magnetic materials and a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism may couple the goggle frame to the lens assembly by mechanically engaging latch components. The latch mechanism may couple the goggle frame to the lens assembly by magnetically coupling latch components. Latch components may be included with the lens assembly and the goggle frame. The goggle frame may include an elastomer face gasket. The goggle frame may include outriggers fixedly coupled to the face gasket. The lens assembly may include an elastomer lens frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2019Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.Inventors: Will McNeal, Hans Lindauer, Mike Aaskov, John Ohran, Eric Thorsell, Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Scott Layton
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Publication number: 20230180878Abstract: A fit adjustment system for a helmet is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2022Publication date: June 15, 2023Applicant: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.Inventors: Craig Robbins, Eric Thorsell, Aaron Barker
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Publication number: 20230113713Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods for making a custom-fit goggle are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Applicant: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.Inventors: Hans Lindauer, Eric Thorsell, Craig Robbins
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Publication number: 20220390761Abstract: A lens interchange mechanism for an eyewear may include a magnetic latch operatively associated with the eyewire of the eyewear, such that the a portion of the eyewire can be released, with a free end separating from another portion of the eyewire thereby forming a gap in the eyewire for the removal and installation of a lens. The magnetic latch mechanism may be further configured for easy re-latching by the application of opposing forces on the first and second eyewire portions to cause the free end to re-engage with the magnetic latch without manual actuation of the latch.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Applicant: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.Inventors: Eric Thorsell, Alberto Ventura
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Patent number: 11460715Abstract: A lens interchange mechanism for an eyewear may include a magnetic latch operatively associated with the eyewire of the eyewear, such that the a portion of the eyewire can be released, with a free end separating from another portion of the eyewire thereby forming a gap in the eyewire for the removal and installation of a lens. The magnetic latch mechanism may be further configured for easy re-latching by the application of opposing forces on the first and second eyewire portions to cause the free end to re-engage with the magnetic latch without manual actuation of the latch.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.Inventors: Eric Thorsell, Alberto Ventura
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Publication number: 20210236338Abstract: A goggle may include a goggle frame, a lens assembly magnetically coupled to the goggle frame, and first and second retention features securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame at first and second locations, respectively, to resist decoupling of the lens assembly from the goggle frame. The lens assembly may be removable from the goggle frame by actuating only one of the first retention feature or the second retention feature. A method of removing a lens assembly from a goggle frame may include actuating a first latch securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame; after actuating the first latch, pivoting the lens assembly away from the goggle frame about a second latch securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame; and after pivoting the lens assembly, laterally translating the lens assembly away from the second latch without actuating the second latch.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.Inventors: Keith Langenwalter, Eric Thorsell, John Ohran, Will McNeal, Nicolas Ramirez, Matt Capozzi
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Patent number: 10948746Abstract: A goggle may include a goggle frame, a lens assembly magnetically coupled to the goggle frame, and first and second retention features securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame at first and second locations, respectively, to resist decoupling of the lens assembly from the goggle frame. The lens assembly may be removable from the goggle frame by actuating only one of the first retention feature or the second retention feature. A method of removing a lens assembly from a goggle frame may include actuating a first latch securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame; after actuating the first latch, pivoting the lens assembly away from the goggle frame about a second latch securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame; and after pivoting the lens assembly, laterally translating the lens assembly away from the second latch without actuating the second latch.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2018Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.Inventors: Keith Langenwalter, Eric Thorsell, John Ohran, Will McNeal, Nicolas Ramirez, Matt Capozzi, Scott Layton
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Publication number: 20200278564Abstract: A lens interchange mechanism for an eyewear may include a magnetic latch operatively associated with the eyewire of the eyewear, such that the a portion of the eyewire can be released, with a free end separating from another portion of the eyewire thereby forming a gap in the eyewire for the removal and installation of a lens. The magnetic latch mechanism may be further configured for easy re-latching by the application of opposing forces on the first and second eyewire portions to cause the free end to re-engage with the magnetic latch without manual actuation of the latch.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.Inventors: Eric Thorsell, Alberto Ventura
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Publication number: 20200142218Abstract: A goggle may include a goggle frame and a lens assembly that may be removably coupled by magnetic materials and a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism may couple the goggle frame to the lens assembly by mechanically engaging latch components. The latch mechanism may couple the goggle frame to the lens assembly by magnetically coupling latch components. Latch components may be included with the lens assembly and the goggle frame. The goggle frame may include an elastomer face gasket. The goggle frame may include outriggers fixedly coupled to the face gasket. The lens assembly may include an elastomer lens frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.Inventors: Will McNeal, Hans Lindauer, Mike Aaskov, John Ohran, Eric Thorsell, Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Scott Layton
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Publication number: 20190113773Abstract: A goggle may include a goggle frame, a lens assembly magnetically coupled to the goggle frame, and first and second retention features securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame at first and second locations, respectively, to resist decoupling of the lens assembly from the goggle frame. The lens assembly may be removable from the goggle frame by actuating only one of the first retention feature or the second retention feature. A method of removing a lens assembly from a goggle frame may include actuating a first latch securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame; after actuating the first latch, pivoting the lens assembly away from the goggle frame about a second latch securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame; and after pivoting the lens assembly, laterally translating the lens assembly away from the second latch without actuating the second latch.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2018Publication date: April 18, 2019Applicant: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.Inventors: Keith Langenwalter, Eric Thorsell, John Ohran, Will McNeal, Nicolas Ramirez, Matt Capozzi, Scott Layton
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Patent number: 7232215Abstract: The invention is directed to a reinforced nose bridge structure, eyeglasses employing the reinforced nose bridge structure, and methods of making reinforced nose bridge structures and eyeglasses. A reinforced nose bridge structure includes an elongated body and a wire extending along the body for most of its length. The ends of the wire project from the body to form a pair of spaced-apart nose pad supports. Respective nose pads are mounted at the ends of the wire forming the nose pad supports. The nose bridge may be attached directly to eyeglass lenses or to complete or partial frames for the lenses.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2005Date of Patent: June 19, 2007Assignee: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.Inventors: Joseph R. McNeal, George T. Giroux
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Patent number: 7126732Abstract: Lens structures are disclosed. The lens structures include a first lens spaced apart from a second lens and a spacer disposed therebetween comprising an extruded adhesive. Goggles utilizing the lens structures are disclosed. Methods of forming lens structures and goggles are also disclosed. The methods of forming the lens structures include providing a first lens, selectively applying adhesive to a surface of the first lens, contacting the adhesive applied to the first lens with a second lens to form a lens structure, and at least partially curing the adhesive. Lens structures so formed may be attached to a goggle frame. Programmable machines for implementing such inventive methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2004Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.Inventors: Joseph R. McNeal, Mike Reeves, Robert A. Starr
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Patent number: D505151Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2003Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignee: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.Inventor: Dave Windham
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Patent number: D892913Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.Inventors: Hans Lindauer, Alberto Ventura, Mike Aaskov, Will McNeal, John Ohran, Eric Thorsell, Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Scott Layton