Patents by Inventor George J. Tackles

George J. Tackles 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: 7448750
    Abstract: An arcuately molded lens for eyewear such as goggles or eyeglasses is provided. The lens is single pane, unitary lens defining upper and lower edges. The lower edge may have a nosepiece opening formed therein for mounting the lens on a nose of a wearer. The lens has a horizontal arcuate cross-sectional configuration which defines opposing lateral segments and a central zone interposed therebetween. The lateral segments each have a first radius of curvature designated R1, and the central zone has a second radius of curvature designated R2. The lens can also have a vertical arcuate cross-sectional configuration which has a third radius of curvature designated R3. In a preferred embodiment, R1<R2?R3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventor: George J. Tackles
  • Publication number: 20080074610
    Abstract: An arcuately molded lens for eyewear such as goggles or eyeglasses is provided. The lens is single pane, unitary lens defining upper and lower edges. The lower edge may have a nosepiece opening formed therein for mounting the lens on a nose of a wearer. The lens has a horizontal arcuate cross-sectional configuration which defines opposing lateral segments and a central zone interposed therebetween. The lateral segments each have a first radius of curvature designated R1, and the central zone has a second radius of curvature designated R2. The lens can also have a vertical arcuate cross-sectional configuration which has a third radius of curvature designated R3. In a preferred embodiment, R1<R2?R3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventor: George J. Tackles
  • Patent number: 5774201
    Abstract: Disclosed is a lens for eyewear, the lens having a substantially elliptical cross-section in a horizontal plane. A horizontal cross-section of the lens may conform to an ellipse of eccentricity between about 0.10 and about 0.85, and the lateral ends define an elliptic arc of preferably at least about 140.degree.. The lens may have any of a variety of configurations in the vertical planes, independent of the horizontal elliptical shape. Additionally, the lens may be of uniform thickness or of tapering thickness from a relatively thicker medial portion to thinner lateral portions. The elliptical lens of the present invention may be used in unitary- or dual-lens eyewear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventor: George J. Tackles
  • Patent number: 4870873
    Abstract: A bicycle toe clip is disclosed having double strap carriers corresponding to the upper of a bike shoe for holding an associated shoe strap in a generally rectangular wide-mouth configuration to permit quick foot entry and exit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1989
    Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.
    Inventor: George J. Tackles
  • Patent number: 4830239
    Abstract: A water bottle cage comprising two mating sections formed of injection molded plastic, is disclosed. The two sections define a bayonet snap assembly which maintains alignment of the two sections, permits easy pivotal joining and release of the two sections, and locks the two sections upon insertion of a water bottle. Alternatively, the two sections can be permanently joined, for example, by ultrasonic bonding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1989
    Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.
    Inventors: George J. Tackles, Michael W. Sinyard
  • Patent number: 4830240
    Abstract: A water bottle cage comprising two mating sections formed of injection molded plastic, is disclosed. The two sections define a bayonet snap assembly which maintains alignment of the two sections, permits easy pivotal joining and release of the two sections, and locks the two sections upon insertion of a water bottle. Alternatively, the two sections can be permanently joined, for example, by ultrasonic bonding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1989
    Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.
    Inventors: George J. Tackles, Michael W. Sinyard
  • Patent number: 4416166
    Abstract: A two part grip for the handle of a bicycle or motorcycle or the like comprises:(a) an inner support sleeve adapted to fit on and grip the handle, and(b) an outer sleeve fitted over the inner sleeve and positioned to be comfortably grasped by the user.The sleeves may be interlocked, as by tongue and groove elements, the groove elements for example being defined by holes in the outer sleeve that also serve as a tread. The two sleeves may have differential hardnesses for better grip support, and more comfortable gripping by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1983
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Jannard, George J. Tackles
  • Patent number: D308840
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1990
    Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.
    Inventor: George J. Tackles