Patents by Inventor George T. Giroux

George T. Giroux 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: 9642749
    Abstract: Goggles, goggle frames, and methods for adjusting a fit of a goggle frame are disclosed. In an example goggle, the goggle includes a frame and a lens. The frame includes a lens receiving portion and a face contact portion. The face contact portion includes a nose recess including an adjustable member for changing a contour of the face contact portion. The lens is configured to be mounted to the lens receiving portion. In an example goggle frame, the goggle frame includes a lens opening for mounting a lens thereto and a nose recess portion including a fit adjustment member. The fit adjustment member is configured to be deformed from an undeformed shape to a deformed shape and to retain the deformed shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. McNeal, George T. Giroux
  • Patent number: 9632330
    Abstract: A lens frame locking mechanism comprises a temple and a link member. The temple is pivotally coupled to a periphery of the lens frame, for example at a first pivot attachment. The link member is pivotally coupled to the temple and to the periphery of the lens frame, for example at second and third pivot attachments. The temple is configured to pivot with respect to the lens frame about the first pivot attachment, and the link member pivots into a locking position defined with respect to the periphery of the lens frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Marco Damin, Michael Aaskov, George T. Giroux, James A. Chilson
  • Patent number: 9345622
    Abstract: A goggle is disclosed having a frame with upper and lower frame portions with the upper frame portion being substantially more rigid than the lower frame portion. A fastener secures the upper perimeter of a lens to the upper frame portion. The lower portion includes slots receiving tabs extending from opposing sides of a notch in the lens for receiving the wearer's nose. The fastener includes an elongate member insertable within a slot formed in the lens and rotatable to a crosswise position hindering removal of the elongate member from the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. McNeal, George T. Giroux
  • Publication number: 20150370088
    Abstract: A lens frame locking mechanism comprises a temple and a link member. The temple is pivotally coupled to a periphery of the lens frame, for example at a first pivot attachment. The link member is pivotally coupled to the temple and to the periphery of the lens frame, for example at second and third pivot attachments. The temple is configured to pivot with respect to the lens frame about the first pivot attachment, and the link member pivots into a locking position defined with respect to the periphery of the lens frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Marco Damin, Michael Aaskov, George T. Giroux, James A. Chilson
  • Publication number: 20140115761
    Abstract: Goggles, goggle frames, and methods for adjusting a fit of a goggle frame are disclosed. In an example goggle, the goggle includes a frame and a lens. The frame includes a lens receiving portion and a face contact portion. The face contact portion includes a nose recess including an adjustable member for changing a contour of the face contact portion. The lens is configured to be mounted to the lens receiving portion. In an example goggle frame, the goggle frame includes a lens opening for mounting a lens thereto and a nose recess portion including a fit adjustment member. The fit adjustment member is configured to be deformed from an undeformed shape to a deformed shape and to retain the deformed shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Smith Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: JOSEPH R. MCNEAL, George T. Giroux
  • Patent number: 8555423
    Abstract: Goggles, protective wear, and methods attaching and detaching a goggle are disclosed. In a described example, protective wear includes a goggle and a helmet. The goggle include first and second strap attachments coupled to a strap. The first strap attachment is pivotally connected to a goggle assembly and the second strap attachment has a post. The helmet includes an anchor positioned in an opening in the helmet and is oriented to position an anchor channel to be in line with a recess formed on an exterior of the helmet. The anchor is configured to receive the post and pivotally secure the post therein to attach the goggle to the helmet. The anchor is further configured to release the post responsive to the second strap attachment pulled in a direction substantially parallel with the anchor channel of the anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: George T. Giroux, Hans Lindauer, James A. Chilson
  • Patent number: 8316470
    Abstract: A goggle is disclosed having a frame with upper and lower frame portions with the upper frame portion being substantially more rigid than the lower frame portion. A fastener secures the upper perimeter of a lens to the upper frame portion. The lower portion includes slots receiving tabs extending from opposing sides of a notch in the lens for receiving the wearer's nose. The fastener includes an elongate member insertable within a slot formed in the lens and rotatable to a crosswise position hindering removal of the elongate member from the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. McNeal, George T. Giroux
  • Publication number: 20120180203
    Abstract: Goggles, protective wear, and methods attaching and detaching a goggle are disclosed. In a described example, protective wear includes a goggle and a helmet. The goggle include first and second strap attachments coupled to a strap. The first strap attachment is pivotally connected to a goggle assembly and the second strap attachment has a post. The helmet includes an anchor positioned in an opening in the helmet and is oriented to position an anchor channel to be in line with a recess formed on an exterior of the helmet. The anchor is configured to receive the post and pivotally secure the post therein to attach the goggle to the helmet. The anchor is further configured to release the post responsive to the second strap attachment pulled in a direction substantially parallel with the anchor channel of the anchor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: Smith Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: George T. Giroux, Hans Lindauer, James A. Chilson
  • Publication number: 20090038059
    Abstract: A goggle is disclosed having a frame with upper and lower frame portions with the upper frame portion being substantially more rigid than the lower frame portion. A fastener secures the upper perimeter of a lens to the upper frame portion. The lower portion includes slots receiving tabs extending from opposing sides of a notch in the lens for receiving the wearer's nose. The fastener includes an elongate member insertable within a slot formed in the lens and rotatable to a crosswise position hindering removal of the elongate member from the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Joseph R. McNeal, George T. Giroux
  • Patent number: 7232215
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. McNeal, George T. Giroux
  • Patent number: D629034
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. McNeal, George T. Giroux
  • Patent number: D675249
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.
    Inventor: George T. Giroux
  • Patent number: D687880
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. McNeal, George T. Giroux
  • Patent number: D727405
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Marco Damin, Michael Aaskov, George T Giroux