Patents by Inventor Benjamin John Meunier

Benjamin John Meunier 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: 11931298
    Abstract: A variable compression cushion for eyewear includes a lattice structure made up of lattice cells defined by lattice elements. The parameters of the lattice structure may be configured to create a desired compressibility in the cushion. Different zones of the cushion may have different compressibility. The variable compressibility enables the cushion to be configured to optimize the face pressure experienced by a user when the eyewear is worn to enhance the comfort of the user. Some embodiments of the cushion also include structures to improve ventilation through the cushion. Some embodiments of the cushion also include structures that channel moisture away from the portion of the cushion that contacts the face of the user to improve user comfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin John Meunier, Dugan O'Keene, Ryan Neil Saylor, Cameron Scott Burns
  • Patent number: 11679033
    Abstract: A frameless goggle with a lens that is structurally self-supporting without any external support from a frame, chassis, or other, similar components. The resulting goggle is more streamlined and has fewer parts to manufacture and assemble. In some embodiments, the goggle lens includes an integral support portion that improves the stiffness and strength of the lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin John Meunier, Dugan O'Keene, Ryan Neil Saylor, Cameron Scott Burns
  • Patent number: 11668958
    Abstract: A modular, wearable electronic system is disclosed. The modular, wearable electronic system can include an eyewear unit which can be worn on a user's head and one or more modular units which can removably couple with the eyewear unit via one or more ports and/or connectors. The eyewear unit and the modular unit can communicate with each other via the port or connector to which the eyewear unit and the modular unit are coupled. The modular units can supplement the functionality of the eyewear unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher John Anderson, Benjamin John Meunier, Ryan Neil Saylor, Timothy James Wilde
  • Patent number: 11526025
    Abstract: Eyewear lenses for frameless eyewear may include a stiffening member configured to increase the stiffness of the eyewear lens. The stiffening member may be an integral part of the lens and extend along the upper portion of the lens. At least a portion of the stiffening member may extend forward of a corresponding point on the front surface of the lens. The stiffening member may have different dimensions and cross sections, based on, for example, the stiffening enhancement needed and aesthetic considerations. The stiffening member may be designed to improve the moment of inertia of the eyewear lens to a desired value when compared to an otherwise identical lens without a stiffening member. The increased stiffness caused by the stiffening member may also be designed to achieve a target head force on the head of a user when the eyewear lens is integrated into eyewear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin John Meunier, Dugan O'Keene, Joon H. Kim, Nicolas Adolfo Garfias, Ryan Neil Saylor
  • Publication number: 20220113562
    Abstract: A modular, wearable electronic system is disclosed. The modular, wearable electronic system can include an eyewear unit which can be worn on a user's head and one or more modular units which can removably couple with the eyewear unit via one or more ports and/or connectors. The eyewear unit and the modular unit can communicate with each other via the port or connector to which the eyewear unit and the modular unit are coupled. The modular units can supplement the functionality of the eyewear unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher John Anderson, Benjamin John Meunier, Ryan Neil Saylor, Timothy James Wilde
  • Patent number: 11156855
    Abstract: A modular, wearable electronic system is disclosed. The modular, wearable electronic system can include an eyewear unit which can be worn on a user's head and one or more modular units which can removably couple with the eyewear unit via one or more ports and/or connectors. The eyewear unit and the modular unit can communicate with each other via the port or connector to which the eyewear unit and the modular unit are coupled. The modular units can supplement the functionality of the eyewear unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher John Anderson, Benjamin John Meunier, Ryan Neil Saylor, Timothy James Wilde
  • Patent number: 11086148
    Abstract: Features are disclosed relating to an article such as eyewear customized to individual wearer parameters (e.g., measurements, preferences, etc.), and to systems and methods for customizing eyewear to individual wearer parameters. The system includes an input for receiving data representative of a three dimensional configuration of a portion of a wearer's face and an input for receiving data representative of a desired position where the wearer would like an eyewear frame to reside on the wearer's face. One system also includes a processor for determining a change in configuration of an eyewear component blank to allow the eyewear frame to reside in the desired position, and an eyewear component modifier for modifying the eyewear component blank so that the frame will reside in the desired position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne Chumbley, Jason Belbey, Benjamin John Meunier, Ryan Saylor
  • Patent number: 11042046
    Abstract: Features are disclosed relating to an article such as eyewear customized to individual wearer parameters (e.g., measurements, preferences, etc.), and to systems and methods for customizing eyewear to individual wearer parameters. The system includes an input for receiving data representative of a three dimensional configuration of a portion of a wearer's face and an input for receiving data representative of a desired position where the wearer would like an eyewear frame to reside on the wearer's face. One system also includes a processor for determining a change in configuration of an eyewear component blank to allow the eyewear frame to reside in the desired position, and an eyewear component modifier for modifying the eyewear component blank so that the frame will reside in the desired position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne Chumbley, Jason Belbey, Benjamin John Meunier, Ryan Saylor
  • Patent number: 11019872
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are sports helmets having modular components. A modular component includes an eyewear adapter that is releasably attachable to the helmet and configured to interface with corresponding eyewear in an orientation that permits a wearer of the helmet to see through the eyewear. The eyewear adapter is configured such that, in use, the eyewear adapter enhances the fit or function of the eyewear relative to the use of the helmet and the eyewear without the eyewear adapter. A modular component includes electronics modules that can be mechanically and electrically coupled to the helmet. A modular component includes other functional modules that affect the aerodynamics of the helmet, the air flow of the helmet, the fit of the helmet, or the look of the helmet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Anthony Calilung, Brian Andrew Lewis-Clark, Neil Wylie Ferrier, Chad Michael McKonly, Benjamin John Meunier, Ryan Neil Saylor, Eric Yoshinari
  • Publication number: 20210106464
    Abstract: A variable compression cushion for eyewear includes a lattice structure made up of lattice cells defined by lattice elements. The parameters of the lattice structure may be configured to create a desired compressibility in the cushion. Different zones of the cushion may have different compressibility. The variable compressibility enables the cushion to be configured to optimize the face pressure experienced by a user when the eyewear is worn to enhance the comfort of the user. Some embodiments of the cushion also include structures to improve ventilation through the cushion. Some embodiments of the cushion also include structures that channel moisture away from the portion of the cushion that contacts the face of the user to improve user comfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Benjamin John MEUNIER, Dugan O'KEENE, Ryan Neil SAYLOR, Cameron Scott Burns
  • Publication number: 20210106465
    Abstract: A frameless goggle with a lens that is structurally self-supporting without any external support from a frame, chassis, or other, similar components. The resulting goggle is more streamlined and has fewer parts to manufacture and assemble. In some embodiments, the goggle lens includes an integral support portion that improves the stiffness and strength of the lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Benjamin John MEUNIER, Dugan O'KEENE, Ryan Neil SAYLOR, Cameron Scott BURNS
  • Publication number: 20200271950
    Abstract: Eyewear lenses for frameless eyewear may include a stiffening member configured to increase the stiffness of the eyewear lens. The stiffening member may be an integral part of the lens and extend along the upper portion of the lens. At least a portion of the stiffening member may extend forward of a corresponding point on the front surface of the lens. The stiffening member may have different dimensions and cross sections, based on, for example, the stiffening enhancement needed and aesthetic considerations. The stiffening member may be designed to improve the moment of inertia of the eyewear lens to a desired value when compared to an otherwise identical lens without a stiffening member. The increased stiffness caused by the stiffening member may also be designed to achieve a target head force on the head of a user when the eyewear lens is integrated into eyewear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Benjamin John MEUNIER, Dugan O'KEENE, Joon H. KIM, Nicoholas Adolfo GARFIAS, Ryan Neil SAYLOR
  • Publication number: 20190113774
    Abstract: A modular, wearable electronic system is disclosed. The modular, wearable electronic system can include an eyewear unit which can be worn on a user's head and one or more modular units which can removably couple with the eyewear unit via one or more ports and/or connectors. The eyewear unit and the modular unit can communicate with each other via the port or connector to which the eyewear unit and the modular unit are coupled. The modular units can supplement the functionality of the eyewear unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher John Anderson, Benjamin John MEUNIER, Ryan Neil SAYLOR, Timothy James WILDE
  • Patent number: 10156734
    Abstract: Eyewear can be provided that include at least a support and a traction surface that allows the eyewear to be retained on a user's face. The support can include at least an earstem and a face. The traction surface can be coupled to a portion of the support. The traction surface can provide a greater amount of traction force before slipping when subject to forces in certain directions and can provide a lesser amount of traction force before slipping when subject to forces in other directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Brock Scott McCabe, Benjamin John Meunier, Ryan Saylor
  • Publication number: 20180303190
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are sports helmets having modular components. A modular component includes an eyewear adapter that is releasably attachable to the helmet and configured to interface with corresponding eyewear in an orientation that permits a wearer of the helmet to see through the eyewear. The eyewear adapter is configured such that, in use, the eyewear adapter enhances the fit or function of the eyewear relative to the use of the helmet and the eyewear without the eyewear adapter. A modular component includes electronics modules that can be mechanically and electrically coupled to the helmet. A modular component includes other functional modules that affect the aerodynamics of the helmet, the air flow of the helmet, the fit of the helmet, or the look of the helmet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Ryan Anthony Calilung, Brian Andrew Lewis-Clark, Neil Wylie Ferrier, Chad Michael McKonly, Benjamin John Meunier, Ryan Neil Saylor, Eric Yoshinari
  • Publication number: 20180067340
    Abstract: Features are disclosed relating to an article such as eyewear customized to individual wearer parameters (e.g., measurements, preferences, etc.), and to systems and methods for customizing eyewear to individual wearer parameters. The system includes an input for receiving data representative of a three dimensional configuration of a portion of a wearer's face and an input for receiving data representative of a desired position where the wearer would like an eyewear frame to reside on the wearer's face. One system also includes a processor for determining a change in configuration of an eyewear component blank to allow the eyewear frame to reside in the desired position, and an eyewear component modifier for modifying the eyewear component blank so that the frame will reside in the desired position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Wayne Chumbley, Jason Belbey, Benjamin John Meunier, Ryan Saylor
  • Publication number: 20180017815
    Abstract: Features are disclosed relating to an article such as eyewear customized to individual wearer parameters (e.g., measurements, preferences, etc.), and to systems and methods for customizing eyewear to individual wearer parameters. The system includes an input for receiving data representative of a three dimensional configuration of a portion of a wearer's face and an input for receiving data representative of a desired position where the wearer would like an eyewear frame to reside on the wearer's face. One system also includes a processor for determining a change in configuration of an eyewear component blank to allow the eyewear frame to reside in the desired position, and an eyewear component modifier for modifying the eyewear component blank so that the frame will reside in the desired position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Wayne Chumbley, Jason Belbey, Benjamin John Meunier, Ryan Saylor
  • Publication number: 20170160562
    Abstract: Eyewear can be provided that include at least a support and a traction surface that allows the eyewear to be retained on a user's face. The support can include at least an earstem and a face. The traction surface can be coupled to a portion of the support. The traction surface can provide a greater amount of traction force before slipping when subject to forces in certain directions and can provide a lesser amount of traction force before slipping when subject to forces in other directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Brock Scott McCabe, Benjamin John Meunier, Ryan Saylor
  • Patent number: D895718
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin John Meunier, Dugan O'Keene, Frank Lee