Patents by Inventor Scott Layton

Scott Layton 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
  • Patent number: 10948746
    Abstract: A goggle may include a goggle frame, a lens assembly magnetically coupled to the goggle frame, and first and second retention features securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame at first and second locations, respectively, to resist decoupling of the lens assembly from the goggle frame. The lens assembly may be removable from the goggle frame by actuating only one of the first retention feature or the second retention feature. A method of removing a lens assembly from a goggle frame may include actuating a first latch securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame; after actuating the first latch, pivoting the lens assembly away from the goggle frame about a second latch securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame; and after pivoting the lens assembly, laterally translating the lens assembly away from the second latch without actuating the second latch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Langenwalter, Eric Thorsell, John Ohran, Will McNeal, Nicolas Ramirez, Matt Capozzi, Scott Layton
  • Patent number: 10935812
    Abstract: Interchangeably lenses and attachment assemblies for eyewear with removable temples are described. An example attachment assembly for removably magnetically attaching an eyewear temple to a lens may include a magnetic latch having a first latch portion and a second latch portions movably (e.g., pivotably) coupled to the temple. The first and second latch portions may be configured to be positioned on opposite sides of the lens by a carrier. The first and second latch portions may be configured to magnetically attract one another in a magnetic attraction direction. The carrier may be configured to restrict movement of at least one of the first and second latch portions in a second direction opposite the magnetic attraction direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Thorsell, Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Michael Qualls, Scott Layton, Sean Nemoto, James Andrew Chilson
  • Publication number: 20200264447
    Abstract: Interchangeably lenses and attachment assemblies for eyewear with removable temples are described. An example attachment assembly for removably magnetically attaching an eyewear temple to a lens may include a magnetic latch having a first latch portion and a second latch portions movably (e.g., pivotably) coupled to the temple. The first and second latch portions may be configured to be positioned on opposite sides of the lens by a carrier. The first and second latch portions may be configured to magnetically attract one another in a magnetic attraction direction. The carrier may be configured to restrict movement of at least one of the first and second latch portions in a second direction opposite the magnetic attraction direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: Smith Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Thorsell, Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Michael Qualls, Scott Layton, Sean Nemoto, James Andrew Chilson
  • 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: 10539810
    Abstract: Interchangeably lenses and attachment assemblies for eyewear with removable temples are described. An example attachment assembly for removably magnetically attaching an eyewear temple to a lens may include a magnetic latch having a first latch portion and a second latch portions movably (e.g., pivotably) coupled to the temple. The first and second latch portions may be configured to be positioned on opposite sides of the lens by a carrier. The first and second latch portions may be configured to magnetically attract one another in a magnetic attraction direction. The carrier may be configured to restrict movement of at least one of the first and second latch portions in a second direction opposite the magnetic attraction direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Thorsell, Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Michael Qualls, Scott Layton, Sean Nemoto, James Andrew Chilson
  • Publication number: 20190171033
    Abstract: Interchangeably lenses and attachment assemblies for eyewear with removable temples are described. An example attachment assembly for removably magnetically attaching an eyewear temple to a lens may include a magnetic latch having a first latch portion and a second latch portions movably (e.g., pivotably) coupled to the temple. The first and second latch portions may be configured to be positioned on opposite sides of the lens by a carrier. The first and second latch portions may be configured to magnetically attract one another in a magnetic attraction direction. The carrier may be configured to restrict movement of at least one of the first and second latch portions in a second direction opposite the magnetic attraction direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Smith Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Thorsell, Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Michael Qualls, Scott Layton, Sean Nemoto, James Andrew Chilson
  • Publication number: 20190113773
    Abstract: A goggle may include a goggle frame, a lens assembly magnetically coupled to the goggle frame, and first and second retention features securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame at first and second locations, respectively, to resist decoupling of the lens assembly from the goggle frame. The lens assembly may be removable from the goggle frame by actuating only one of the first retention feature or the second retention feature. A method of removing a lens assembly from a goggle frame may include actuating a first latch securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame; after actuating the first latch, pivoting the lens assembly away from the goggle frame about a second latch securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame; and after pivoting the lens assembly, laterally translating the lens assembly away from the second latch without actuating the second latch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Applicant: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Langenwalter, Eric Thorsell, John Ohran, Will McNeal, Nicolas Ramirez, Matt Capozzi, Scott Layton
  • Patent number: 10197814
    Abstract: An eyewear may include a lens and first and second temples individually removably attachable to opposite ends of the lens. The eyewear may include an attachment mechanism coupled to each of the temples, which includes a tab portion, a lever portion, a magnet attached to one of the tab or lever portions, and a magnetic material, which may be another magnet or a ferromagnetic material, attached to the other one of the tab or lever portions. The magnet and magnetic material are arranged on opposing sides of the tab and lever portions to urge them in a first direction towards one another. A carrier may be attached to each of the first and second end portions and may be configured to position the tab and lever portions on opposite sides of the lens as well as to constrain movement of the tab portion along a direction opposite the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Thorsell, Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Michael Qualls, Scott Layton, Sean Nemoto, James Andrew Chilson
  • Publication number: 20180252938
    Abstract: An eyewear may include a lens and first and second temples individually removably attachable to opposite ends of the lens. The eyewear may include an attachment mechanism coupled to each of the temples, which includes a tab portion, a lever portion, a magnet attached to one of the tab or lever portions, and a magnetic material, which may be another magnet or a ferromagnetic material, attached to the other one of the tab or lever portions. The magnet and magnetic material are arranged on opposing sides of the tab and lever portions to urge them in a first direction towards one another. A carrier may be attached to each of the first and second end portions and may be configured to position the tab and lever portions on opposite sides of the lens as well as to constrain movement of the tab portion along a direction opposite the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Applicant: Smith Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Thorsell, Matt Capozzi, Nicolas Ramirez, Michael Qualls, Scott Layton, Sean Nemoto, James Andrew Chilson
  • 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: D865043
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Revision Military Inc.
    Inventors: Stéphane Lebel, Pierre-Luc Lussier, Matt Capozzi, Nic Ramirez, Scott Layton, Tim Ploeger, Sean Nemoto
  • Patent number: D866651
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Revision Military Inc.
    Inventors: Stéphane Lebel, Pierre-Luc Lussier, Matt Capozzi, Nic Ramirez, Scott Layton, Tim Ploeger, Sean Nemoto
  • Patent number: D870190
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Revision Military Inc.
    Inventors: Stéphane Lebel, Pierre-Luc Lussier, Matt Capozzi, Nic Ramirez, Scott Layton, Tim Ploeger, Sean Nemoto
  • Patent number: D874554
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: REyewear Acquisition, Inc.
    Inventors: Stéphane Lebel, Pierre-Luc Lussier, Matt Capozzi, Nic Ramirez, Scott Layton, Tim Ploeger, Sean Nemoto
  • Patent number: D874555
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Revision Military Inc.
    Inventors: Stéphane Lebel, Pierre-Luc Lussier, Matt Capozzi, Nic Ramirez, Scott Layton, Tim Ploeger, Sean Nemoto
  • Patent number: D876531
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: REyewear Acquisition, Inc.
    Inventors: Stéphane Lebel, Pierre-Luc Lussier, Matt Capozzi, Nic Ramirez, Scott Layton, Tim Ploeger, Sean Nemoto
  • 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
  • Patent number: D900398
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Aaskov, Matt Capozzi, Scott Layton, Nicolas Ramirez