Patents by Inventor George Tackles

George 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: 6009564
    Abstract: A goggle is provided with double unitary lenses, separated by an insulating space to reduce fogging. At least one of the lenses is tapered to reduce prismatic distortion through the lens in an as-worn orientation. In an exemplary goggle, the tapering of one lens compensates for prismatic distortion and/or astigmatism introduced by the other of the lenses. The lenses are mounted in a goggle frame in a predetermined orientation with respect to a wearer's normal lines of sight. In one embodiment, the optical centerline or axis of the double lens system is aligned to be parallel with the wearer's normal lines of sight in the as-worn orientation. Method of manufacturing such lenses is also provided. The illustrated goggle defines an enclosed space between the inner lens and the wearer's face when worn, but includes ventilation to the enclosed space to allow moisture to escape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: George Tackles, Hans Moritz, James H. Jannard, Ryan Saylor
  • Patent number: 5387949
    Abstract: Disclosed is a connector for use in connecting a lens to an earstem, comprising a main body which contains a hinge end and a lens receiving end. The connector contains a channel for receiving a portion of the lens. The pivot end of the channel contains a recess whereas the locking end of the channel contains a projection. The hinge end of the connector is attached to the earstem by a releasable pin connection. The lens is connected to the connector by inserting a lens into the channel where the lens is pivoted at the pivot end and then the connector is snapped down to cover over the top edge of the lens. Variations, component parts, and a wire frame dual lens detachable component system are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1995
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventor: George Tackles
  • Patent number: 4911316
    Abstract: 5-gallon plastic molded bottles of at least two manufacturers have neck profiles which differ slightly but have a diameter where the variation in profile is at a minimum. The cap of this invention fits at least two profiles. In each profile there is an outward-convex bead below the top lip. The interior of the skirt of the cap curves concave approximately co-extensive with such bead curvature and has plural circumferential internal annular ridges which engage the bead at about its maximum diameter. Below the ridges is an internal annular tension ring having a diameter when unstressed less than the diameter of the top neck bead at its circle of contact which engages below the maximum bead diameter and hence tends to pull the ridges down into tighter engagement with the profiles of either manufacturers' neck finish. Below the tension ring the skirt is formed with a horizontal tear line which extends about 265.degree. of the circumference of the skirt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 27, 1990
    Assignee: Cap Snap Co.
    Inventor: George Tackles
  • Patent number: 4828128
    Abstract: The neck of a plastic container for motor oil or similar thin fluids is formed wiht plural, discrete, smooth external conical surfaces and further formed with shoulders below each such surface. The cap for such neck has an interior generally complementary to the exterior of the neck. Internal cap beads engage under the shoulders of the neck. At least the lowermost cap shoulder is preferably interrupted. Above each bead is an internal circumferential rib which seals against the corresponding smooth conical surface of the neck. The lower portion of the cap including the lowermost bead may be torn away, permitting the upper part of the cap, which functions as a reclosure cap, to be pried off the neck. For such purpose, the cap wall is made thin below the second locking bead and a downward-slanted scoreline extends from the thin area to the bottom edge of the cap. A tear tab extends below the bottom edge of the cap adjacent the terminals of the score line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1989
    Assignee: Cap Snap Co.
    Inventor: George Tackles
  • Patent number: 4798301
    Abstract: A cap of a type having a top disk with depending outer and inner skirts between which the neck of the jar fits is disclosed. The inner surface of the outer skirt and the outside of the neck have cooperating upper and lower locking beads holding the cap in place until the lower portion of the skirt is torn off by tearing along a horizontal score line and thereby removing the lower cap locking bead. The skirt is torn by pulling a tab horizontally. The tab in one form of the invention is defined by cutouts in the lower portion of the outer skirt and is offset outwardly for easy engagement by the finger of the user. In a modification there are two tabs extending in opposite directions, either of which may be pulled to tear off the lower skirt and both tabs being joined by narrow links to a central release lug. The latter is bent upward, thereby breaking the links. The lug has an additional utility in prying off the cap from the neck of the jar after the lower skirt is torn off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1989
    Assignee: Cap Snap Co.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Bullock, Wayne L. Hatch, George Tackles
  • Patent number: 4515448
    Abstract: Sunglasses have transparent panes extending in frusto conical planes. The sunglasses frame construction permits ease of pane removal and replacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1985
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventor: George Tackles
  • Patent number: D342534
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1993
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Jannard, George Tackles
  • Patent number: D342959
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Jannard, George Tackles
  • Patent number: D344281
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1994
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Jannard, George Tackles
  • Patent number: D358828
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1995
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Jannard, George Tackles
  • Patent number: D358829
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1995
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Jannard, George Tackles
  • Patent number: D365357
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Jannard, George Tackles
  • Patent number: D376163
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1996
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Jannard, George Tackles
  • Patent number: D405102
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanz Moritz, George Tackles