Patents by Inventor Hans Lindauer

Hans Lindauer 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).

  • Publication number: 20240004222
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Will McNeal, Hans Lindauer, Mike Aaskov, John Ohran, Eric Thorsell, Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Scott Layton
  • Patent number: 11726351
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Will McNeal, Hans Lindauer, Mike Aaskov, John Ohran, Eric Thorsell, Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Scott Layton
  • Publication number: 20230113713
    Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods for making a custom-fit goggle are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Applicant: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Hans Lindauer, Eric Thorsell, Craig Robbins
  • Publication number: 20200142218
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Will McNeal, Hans Lindauer, Mike Aaskov, John Ohran, Eric Thorsell, Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Scott Layton
  • Patent number: 8683617
    Abstract: Helmets and methods for manufacturing a helmet are described. An example helmet includes an upper helmet component having a shell and a shock absorbing liner and further having a lower helmet component having a shell and a shock absorbing liner. The shock absorbing liner of the lower helmet component has an angled interface portion to which the upper helmet component is attached. A vent sill is attached to the shock absorbing liner of the upper helmet component and a vent shutter is slidably attached to the vent sill. An example method include forming a first in-mold component having a shell and shock absorbing liner and forming a second in-mold component having a shell and shock absorbing liner, the shock absorbing liner having a seamless headform. After a vent shutter assembly is attached to the first in-mold component the second in-mold component is attached to the first in-mold component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Chilson, Hans Lindauer
  • 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
  • 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: 20120180199
    Abstract: Helmets and methods for manufacturing a helmet are described. An example helmet includes an upper helmet component having a shell and a shock absorbing liner and further having a lower helmet component having a shell and a shock absorbing liner. The shock absorbing liner of the lower helmet component has an angled interface portion to which the upper helmet component is attached. A vent sill is attached to the shock absorbing liner of the upper helmet component and a vent shutter is slidably attached to the vent sill. An example method include forming a first in-mold component having a shell and shock absorbing liner and forming a second in-mold component having a shell and shock absorbing liner, the shock absorbing liner having a seamless headform. After a vent shutter assembly is attached to the first in-mold component the second in-mold component is attached to the first in-mold component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: Smith Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Chilson, Hans Lindauer
  • Patent number: D849826
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Michael Qualls, Scott Layton, Sean Nemoto, Eric Thorsell, Hans Lindauer, Eric Carlson
  • Patent number: D892913
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Hans Lindauer, Alberto Ventura, Mike Aaskov, Will McNeal, John Ohran, Eric Thorsell, Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Scott Layton