Goggles Patents (Class 2/426)
  • Publication number: 20080263753
    Abstract: Swimming goggles include a couple of reticulate holding frames connected by a bridge, a couple of frames assembled in the reticulate holding frames, a couple of eyeglasses assembled in the frames, and fasteners. The reticulate holding frames are made of rigid material. Each reticulate holding frame forms a first and a second locking annulus corresponding to each other. Each reticulate holding frame defines an assembling opening in outward sides of the first and the second locking annulus. A first and a second connecting sheets respectively extend from opposing sides of the assembling opening and are assembled together when the swimming goggles are assembled. The frames are made of soft material and are assembled in the reticulate holding frames. The fasteners are assembled on the first and the second connecting sheets of the reticulate holding frames, and press the first and the second connecting sheets in a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventor: Herman Chiang
  • Publication number: 20080216217
    Abstract: A pair of snow goggles includes a frame, two lenses, a band and a light unit. The light unit consists of a base, a plurality of lamps, a battery, and a changeover switch. The frame is provided with air holes for air to flow in and out of the frame, and a plurality of round holes for the lamps to protruding out, and a fitting groove for the light unit to fit tightly therein. Thus, the lamps can be lit up for showing an emergency to attract attention of rescuers by a skier wearing this snow goggles in case of getting lost or coming across an accident.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Kuei-Hsueh Wang
  • Publication number: 20080189837
    Abstract: Swimming goggles include a soft left lens frame, a soft right lens frame, a soft connecting portion between the left lens frame and the right lens frame, rigid eyeglasses, rigid strap positioning frames, and fasteners. Each strap positioning frame includes a housing, two pegs, and two branches extending reverse to the pegs. Each peg has at least a holding portion. The left lens frame and the right lens frame respectively define at least an embedding groove for engaging with the holding portion, whereby the left lens frame and the right lens frame firmly wraps the strap positioning frames. The fasteners include adjusting buckles with a head strap extending therethrough. Length of the head strap is adjustable by pressing the adjusting buckles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Herman Chiang
  • Publication number: 20080184466
    Abstract: A water introduction mechanism (either a slit or hole) on the skirt, frame or lens of the mask, which can be opened and closed while the mask is worn to introduce water to wash out fog on the lens. The incoming water may be directed towards the lens by a tab. The water introduction mechanism can be at a variety of different locations on the mask. Where the water introduction mechanism is located on a soft part of mask, (such as the skirt), under normal circumstances, ambient water pressure will prevent the hole from opening. However, under additional external force from the user, the soft part will deform and allow water to enter the mask. The incoming water washes away the fog vapor. The user then ceases applying external force to the soft part, and the hole closes. The water introduction mechanism on the soft part of the mask can also be in the form of a “zipper” or “faucet” type device to selectively admit water into the mask interior while it is one the user's face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventor: Chih-Cheng Shiue
  • Patent number: 7403346
    Abstract: An optical lens has an inner lens surface and an outer lens surface separated by a lens thickness adjacent to an edge portion of the lens. The edge portion has at least a partially exposed edge surface extending substantially linearly from the inner lens surface toward the outer lens surface coextensively with at least a major portion of the lens thickness at a location adjacent to the edge portion, and at a predetermined inclination with respect to a portion of the lens surface at such location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan W. Reichow, Karl Citek
  • Patent number: 7395554
    Abstract: A mask for eyes is disclosed to include a mask body, a support member formed of an elastic material and fixedly fastened to the mask body at the back, the support member having a thin flap containing a natural mineral stone powder or blocks that emits negative ions, far infrared rays, electrons and radioactive rays to produce Holmishis Effect, and two fastening members for securing the mask body to the user's ears.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Nawari Trading Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hidehiro Kitayama
  • Publication number: 20080155736
    Abstract: A locking mechanism to prevent unintentional disengagement of a goggle lens from its frame and allowing for easy changes of the lens when required. The locking mechanism employs translatable clips engaged to the frame which translate toward and away from the lens between engaged and disengaged positions. The engaged position locks the lens in place until the user translates the clip to the disengaged position. A post and slot engagement of each clip to the frame maintains them connected to the frame to prevent loss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Roy Paulson, Fernando Mota
  • Publication number: 20080134417
    Abstract: Goggles capable preventing fitting bodies (4) from being disconnected from bodies (2) against the intention of a user since hooks (3) are not easily separated from the bodies (2). The goggles comprise the bodies (2) and the fitting bodies (4) having the hooks (3) and connecting the hooks (3) to the outer end parts of the bodies (2). Vertical walls (7) rising roughly perpendicular to lens faces and pedestals (8) positioned roughly perpendicular to the vertical walls (7) and outwardly extending from the base parts of the vertical walls (7) are formed at the outer end parts of the bodies (2). Hook bodies (9) having hooking grooves (9a) facing toward the vertical walls (7) are projectedly formed on the pedestals (8). The hooks (3) form hooking holes (12) for the hook bodies (9), and hook parts (12a) to the hook grooves (9a) of the hook bodies (9) are formed at the inside parts of the hook holes (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: YAMAMOTO KOGAKU CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Naoya Aoyama
  • Publication number: 20080120766
    Abstract: In a protective device for the human body, in particular a bow-type ear protector, a pair of safety work goggles, or the like, that includes a joint between two parts that are to be joined in articulated fashion that is formed by a film hinge in the form of a strap hinge injection-molded integrally with the parts to be joined, it is provided that in addition to the first strap hinge, a second strap hinge, also injection-molded integrally with the parts to be joined, is provided, which can be folded up and which is disposed in the joint region at a spacing from the first strap hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: Uvex Arbeitsschutz GMBH
    Inventor: Cordula WOZNIAK
  • Publication number: 20080109949
    Abstract: A swimming goggles fastener system includes a pair of swimming goggles having a slot at each end. Each slot is adapted to receive an inelastic retainer strap provided with adjacent Velcro hook and Velcro loop elements at opposing ends. One end of the inelastic strap is inserted into a slot of the swimming goggles and is folded, thereby engaging the Velcro hook and loop elements to attach the strap to the swimming goggles. The other end of the inelastic strap encircles the head of the swimmer. Thereafter, the other end is inserted into the other slot of the swimming goggle and folded to engage the Velcro hook and loop portions, securing the swimming goggles to the swimmer's head. Pressure applied to the swimmer's head by the swim goggles is adjusted by the Velcro hook and loop elements. Eyecup water proofing pads and optional rubberized compression cushion pads are attached to the inelastic strap to limit the pressure applied to a comfortable level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventor: Georgette U. Kinsella
  • Publication number: 20080072366
    Abstract: Swimming goggles includes lens units each made of transparent hard material, lens frame units each made of hard material and gasket units each made of soft and elastic material. Each of the gasket units is formed along an outer peripheral surface thereof with a convex rib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: TABATA CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shunji Fukasawa
  • Patent number: 7340804
    Abstract: A strap assembly capable of engagement with an object (101) includes a strap (110) having a first end (111) and a second end (112), and further includes a buckle (120, 190) coupled to the strap. The buckle includes a cover (210) and a base (220) adjacent to the cover, and the base includes a slot (221) and an engagement aperture (122). The object with which the strap assembly is engaged has coupled thereto an attachment piece (102), which may take the form of a post (141) topped with a cap (142). The strap extends through the slot, the engagement aperture is capable of engaging the attachment piece, and the buckle is capable of rotating about the attachment piece when the engagement aperture is engaged with the attachment piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Arena Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Davin Saderholm, Robert Radi
  • Publication number: 20070277297
    Abstract: Swimming goggles include a soft lens frame with an inner section and an outer section, a hard holding frame with an upper body and a lower body, biasing blocks for pressing the upper body and the lower body, and a strap element with a head strap. The inner section defines receiving slots for receiving eyeglasses therein. A mask-like protective pad is integrated with the inner section. The outer section forms at least a stuffing portion. The holding frame clamps the outer section of the lens frame. At least a hollow-cutting portion is formed on the holding frame and corresponds to the stuffing portion respectively. The swimming goggles have reduced weight and sound flexibility because of the hollow-cutting portions, and fit to users' faces and noses suitably.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventor: Herman Chiang
  • Publication number: 20070226882
    Abstract: In one aspect, there is a sports eye protector that includes a frame, a padding in communication with the frame and a sports grille releasably attachable to the frame. In another aspect, there is a sports eye protector that includes a frame and a sports grille releasably attachable to the frame, wherein the sports grille is compliant with a testing standard associated with a sport. In yet another aspect, there is a sports eye protector that includes a frame configured to be releasably attachable to any one of a plurality of sports grilles, wherein the plurality includes a first sports grille associated with a first sport and a second sports grille associated with a second sport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventor: Elizabeth A. Ryan
  • Patent number: 7240370
    Abstract: Glasses are provided having one temple which is clipped to a cap, preferably to the brim or visor of a cap. The temple is associated with at least one joint which permits the lens portions to be pivoted from a use position before a user's eyes to a storage position along the user's head over one ear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Inventor: Bruce Lerner
  • Patent number: 7234463
    Abstract: A remote breathing assembly includes a periphery viewable goggle, an air-tube, and a remote breathing apparatus. The goggle includes a transparent lens having a front section that defines a lateral front length, and left and right sections that extend transversely from the front section a minimum length. The goggle further includes a compressible liner, a liner interface and securing means for fixing the goggle relative to a wearer's face. The air-tube presents upper and lower ends. The lower end is coaxially aligned with an opening defined by the lens and sealably attached to the goggle. The apparatus is removably coupled to the air-tube near the upper end, and retains the upper end in a fixed position relative to the lower end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Inventor: William Joseph Jacob
  • Patent number: 7226180
    Abstract: A pair of shining swimming goggles comprises a pair of swimming goggles, a shining module and an electric conducting portion. The shining module is embedded in an inner portion of the swimming goggles. The electric conducting portion is disposed on a surface of the swimming goggles. The electric conducting portion is electrically connected to the shining module, thereby when the swimming goggles are placed in water, the electric conducting portion conducts electricity to the shining module by water to make the shining module shine for showing the position of the swimmer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Inventor: Hsiu-Ying Sung
  • Patent number: 7181780
    Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles comprises a pair of frames, lenses, a connecting portion, a fastening portion having a side cover and a strap apparatus having an adjusting portion and a strap, wherein an operation zone is formed on the side cover. The adjusting portion can pivotally swing to the operation zone and has a partition. The partition separates the operation zone and the adjusting portion to a first wrapping hole and a second wrapping hole, wherein a blocking face formed at a side of the partition and adjoining the second wrapping hole. The strap comprises a plurality of stop-ribs thereon having a vertical face corresponding to the blocking face and a slant face opposite to the vertical face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Inventor: Herman Chiang
  • Patent number: 7181779
    Abstract: An improved sport goggle for skiing, motorcycling, paintball, racing, and other sports featuring clip-mounted side apertures communicating with the eye cavity of the goggle through adjacent venting apertures. Venting of the eye cavity of the sport goggle is aided by forming of the clip shape to create low pressure zones adjacent to the side venting apertures. The clips are rotationally attached to the goggle to provide an adjustable mount for the strap around heads or helmets while still forming the negative air pressure zone in all rotated positions. The clips may also be provided in a kit of differently dimensioned clips to adjust the negative air pressure venting characteristics of the clips and goggle to the intended sport or task.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: K-2 Corporation
    Inventor: Patrick P. Hussey
  • Patent number: 7181778
    Abstract: A dive mask having a pair of replaceable lenses comprises a soft, flexible skirt for bearing against the diver's face, an inner lens frame having a pair of openings for receiving the lenses and a peripheral member integrally molded into the skirt for permanent retention therein and a removable outer lens frame having a pair of lens openings and a peripheral member shaped to bear against the lenses adjacent the skirt. A sealing gasket is preferable molded into the inner lens frame along the lens openings to prevent water leakage into the face side of the lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Inventors: Dean R. Garraffa, Douglas J. Toth
  • Patent number: 7165837
    Abstract: This invention provides swimming goggles that improve the field of vision, and particularly improve the field of vision while swimming. The eye cup 2 comprises: a contact section that comes in contact with the area surrounding the eye; a peripheral section 6 that is located around that contact section and that, when worn, extends a specified distance forward in the viewing direction; and a forward-viewing section 7 that is arranged such that the bottom is located on the front end section of the bottom of the peripheral section 6, and the top is located on or near the aforementioned contact section. Also, a difficult-viewing section 14 is located at least at the bottom part of the peripheral section 6 below the center position of the forward-viewing section 7 such that it is more difficult to see through than the top portion of the forward-viewing section 7, which makes it possible to improve the field of vision as well as makes it possible to swim without sensing the light refraction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Inventors: Takeshi Yokota, Keiko Yokota
  • Patent number: 7159250
    Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles includes left and right frames made of hard material, a head strap and a connection frame connecting the left and right frames and made of soft material. Supporters respectively extend from the inner ends of the peripheral surfaces of the frames opposite to the fastener base. A fill zone is defined in each of the inner surfaces of the frames opposite the supporters. A head strap is connected to the fastener base of each of the left and right frames. The connection frame includes a nose bridge and left and right pads connecting with opposite ends of the nose bridge. Receiving recesses are respectively defined in the junctions between the nose bridge and the pads for respectively receiving the supporters therein. Junction portions are respectively formed at the left and right pads corresponding to the fill zone of each of the left and right frames for being filled in the fill zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Inventor: Herman Chiang
  • Patent number: 7146653
    Abstract: A side buckle structure of swimming goggles includes a side buckle casing, a press-button seat, a press button, and a head strap. The side buckle casing has a press-button hole, and the press-button seat has a latching hook, a strap hole, placing holes, and elastic devices. Rotating axes, a pressing piece, and a supporting piece are contained in the press button, which is installed on the press-button seat and then inserted into the side buckle casing. According to the aforementioned structure, the side buckle structure is easy to assemble, difficult to dismantle, and very convenient to adjust in usage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: First Rank Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shu-Fang Chou
  • Patent number: 7146654
    Abstract: Swimming goggles have a left frame, a right frame and a connecting frame connecting the left frame and the right frame. The left frame and the right frame are made of hard material. Enveloping frames are respectively formed adjacent to the inner surfaces and slightly offset relative to outer rims of the peripheral surfaces. Fastener base are respectively formed on outward sides of the enveloping frames for movably receiving head strap. The connecting frame is made of soft material, and includes a nose bridge, a left pad and a right pad respectively on left and right sides of the nose bridge. Thus head strap easily move through the fastener base made of hard material, while the left pad and the right pad touch a user softly. The nose bridge supports the support portions of the left frame and the right frame reliably, so the swimming goggles are used comfortably and avoiding distortion of the left frame and the right frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Inventor: Herman Chiang
  • Patent number: 7131148
    Abstract: A combined bandana and goggles for protecting a portion of a head of a user from exposure to the elements. The combined bandana and goggles includes a goggles assembly being designed for engaging the head of the user for being positioned over the eyes of the user to inhibit exposure of the eyes to the elements. A cover assembly comprises a head member coupled to a band member. The band member is designed for being secured around the head of the user whereby the head member extends over a top of the head. The band member engages the goggles assembly to maintain positioning of the band member of the head of the user. The head member is designed for inhibiting thermal heat loss through the top of the head and inhibiting contact of the top of the head with the elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Inventor: Mark Traumer
  • Patent number: 7127747
    Abstract: A protective eye mask for sports use, without a helmet, includes one or more substantially horizontal frame members forming an eye mask frame, defining a cage to protect an area around a user's eyes, the eye mask frame having at least an upper frame segment and a lower frame segment, the frame members having an inside facing towards the user's eyes and an outside facing away therefrom; one or more substantially horizontal frame members arranged between the upper and lower frame segments; one or more substantially vertical frame members continuous with or rigidly attached to one or more of the substantially horizontal frame members; a contact material for contacting the user's face area, attached to the eyewear frame; and a mechanism for securing the protective eye mask to the user's face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Sport Helmets, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Darnell, Jonathan Baker, William H. Brine, Timothy Ellsworth, Stephen D. Moore, Joel Robinson
  • Patent number: 7081809
    Abstract: This invention relates to systems to regulate pace. More particularly, this invention relates to providing a user with a regulated pace through the use of an electronic pace regulating, timing, and coaching device. In accordance with the instant invention, a portable programmable electronic device is configured to provide an audible signal at a repeated frequency that is selectable by the user. The pace timer and coaching device provides the user with a set audible cue at a set frequency to be followed during an exercise session. The audible cues provide a single regulated pace to be followed by the user while performing repetitive actions, motions, or strokes such that a desired training or racing pace is adhered to. The device is configured to detachably couple to swim goggles, to a user, to sunglasses, to an arm band, to exercise equipment, or to other articles of clothing utilized while exercising.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Finis INC
    Inventors: John Mix, Roar Viala
  • Patent number: 7062796
    Abstract: Periscope Swim Goggles are swimmer's goggles with a periscope situated above the water line that projects the view that is ahead of the swimmer through a fiber optic cable to a viewer located on the goggle's eyepiece. Generally, an open-water swimmer using the free style or crawl stroke must occasionally sight on a landmark to swim toward. Periscope Swim Goggles would enable the swimmer to continually swim directly along the desired path without lifting the head for sighting. Conventional swimming goggles are typically comprised of two eyepieces contoured and gasketed for an air-tight fit around each eye socket and an elastic strap that wraps around the head holding the eyepieces tight to the face. In one embodiment of the invention, the periscope is positioned and secured at the back of the head by the elastic strap of the goggles. The fiber optic cable leaves the periscope and follows the elastic strap to the viewer which is mounted to the front of the eyepiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Inventor: Philip Allan Dixon
  • Patent number: 7052127
    Abstract: A one-piece integrally-formed goggle includes as components thereof two lenses, two frame members (each frame member mounting a respective one of said lenses and having a proximal end and a distal end), a bridge connecting the proximal ends of the frame members, and a strap connecting the distal ends of the frame members. The components are flexible, and the goggle is integrally formed in a molding operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Warnaco Swimwear Products Inc.
    Inventor: Donald G. Harrison
  • Patent number: 6990981
    Abstract: Eyewear with a disposable shield that is OSHA compliant with no holes or perforations in the side shields. This protective eyewear consists of a flexible, anti-fog, anti-glare coated disposable material to maximize protection of a wearer's eyes and face from splashes, sprays, spatter or droplets of blood or other potentially infectious materials while giving the wearer a maximum range of vision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Embrace Healthcare
    Inventors: Gene DuBois, Alan Kenneth Stratton
  • Patent number: 6953247
    Abstract: A mask assembly has two circumferential frames with an interior edge, an exterior edge and a lens. The assembly includes a skirt with a forward edge coupled to the frames. The forward edge extends rearwardly and terminates at a periphery positionable on the face of a wearer. A strap assembly includes a strap that is positionable around the head of a wearer. Free ends are secured to the vertical areas. The free ends of the strap are for securement and adjustment. A shield assembly has a front area that is positionable in front of the frames and lenses. The assembly has a peripheral ledge. An upper projection that extends from the shield. A finger extends adjacent to the horizontal area of the frame. Projections extend from the shield. Each has a finger extending upwardly. The projections and fingers are adapted to releasably couple the shield assembly to the mask assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Inventors: Charles J. Duffy, J. Scott Payne
  • Patent number: 6904619
    Abstract: A device formed of adhesion of diving goggle lenses. The device includes a goggle frame, a mask, a front lens and a lateral lens. The front and lateral lens are fixedly adhered by an L-shaped or T-shaped leak-proof gasket of a soft material with high diaphaneity so as to prevent a crack or water leakage between the lenses due to a bump or impact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Inventor: Tzong-Fuh Kuo
  • Patent number: 6865753
    Abstract: Goggles have a goggle body and a headband which are attached together on both of respective end portions thereof through respective connecting members. Each end portion of the goggle body has fitting apertures open upwardly and downwardly, and an insertion path connecting to the fitting apertures and open to a lateral end side. Furthermore each connecting member has resilient insertion pieces with protruded portions, and the protruded portions fit in the fitting apertures and come out upwardly and downwardly. At the time of detaching the connecting member from the goggle body, a wearer can easily and reliably manipulate the connecting means with his or her thumb and index finger, not only his or her thumb. And a reliable connection between the goggle body and the connecting member is obtained, and, even an outer force coming from front does not cause an inadvertent separation of them in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Yamamoto Kogaku Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Keiko Nishida
  • Patent number: 6863032
    Abstract: Animal eyewear, including protective sun goggles, is disclosed. Certain embodiments are dimensionally optimized for canines. Other embodiments provide interchangeable lenses and other features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Midnight Creations, LLC
    Inventors: Veronica Di Lullo, Kenneth Di Lullo
  • Publication number: 20040237176
    Abstract: A hands-free binocular visor headgear for viewing sporting and other events where it is desirable to use binoculars but also have the free use of the hands. An adjustable head securing device secures the unit to the user's head. Binoculars or other optics are attached to the head securing device such that they can be pivoted between an in-use and a not in-use position and can be adjusted for a usercs eyes. The unit can also optionally contain removable or fixed earmuffs, a removable or fixed electronics module that can contain a radio, MPEG player or other electronics, removable or fixed earphone and/or a removable or fixed microphone. The user can pick and choose what exact equipment he or she needs for a particular sporting event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventor: Tristram W. Himmele
  • Patent number: 6820615
    Abstract: A mask tightening strap, whereby a tightening device of a conventional diving face mask or swimming goggles is configured to comprise a protective sleeve attached to an inner side of a tightening strap. A fastening strap is configured on one end of the protective sleeve close to a frame of the diving mask. A hollow out portion is defined by a side of the fastening strap, and thereby enables a retaining ring of a breathing tube to clasp onto a strap in the hollow out portion. The protective sleeve can thus realize complete separation of the retaining ring from skin of a diver, and thus not only makes wearing of the face mask more comfortable, but also averting hypersusceptibility skin reactions from occurring or scratching of the skin of the diver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Inventor: Li-Jen Feng
  • Publication number: 20040226080
    Abstract: The present invention is relating to a detachable diving goggle including a lens, a frame, a band, and a soft skirt. The lens and the frame are made integrally. The frame has the groove and the band is assembled at the two sides of the frame; The soft skirt has a flange that fits into the groove of the frame. Since the flange and the groove can either be used to attach or separate the skirt and the frame, the diving goggle can transform into a pair of sun shielding lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Applicant: QDS Injection Molding LLC.
    Inventor: Chih-Cheng Shiue
  • Patent number: 6817068
    Abstract: A variable length strap including at least one elastic cord, such as a shock or bungee cord, to adjustably secure an article to a wearer is disclosed. At least one cord lock may be provided on the elastic cord to assist with adjustment of strap length by being selectively slidable along or anchored to the cord. The length of the strap may be adjusted by selectively moving the cord lock along the elastic cord either towards or away from one side of the article. At least one end of the elastic cord may be secured to the cord lock. The elastic cord may also have at least one end secured to the article, or the elastic cord may be slidably mounted at a junction on the article. A guide may be provided on the elastic cord, with the elastic cord slidable through the guide. The guide may keep the first and second portions of the elastic cord separate from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: The Burton Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen Cleary, Joshua B. Poulsen
  • Publication number: 20040187196
    Abstract: The present invention related to a nose-bridge for swimming goggles and swimming goggles having the nose-bridge of the present invention. The swimming goggles of the present invention include two eyepieces, each eyepiece accommodating a lens and having an inner end, each of the inner ends of the swimming goggles having a portion defining a hole therethrough. The nose bridge includes a strap for joining the inner ends of the eyepieces. The strap has first and second end portions and is slidably passable through each of the holes. In some embodiments, the nose bridge further includes a connector for connecting the first and second end portions when the strap is passed through the holes so that the strap forms a closed loop. The connector thereby allows for adjustment of the strap to vary the circumference of the loop and thereby adjust the distance between the eyepieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventor: Joseph Haslbeck
  • Publication number: 20040181841
    Abstract: A combination eye and ear protection apparatus includes an eye protection portion which includes respective ends, an ear protection portion which includes a pair of ear-covering portions, and a pair of bridge portions connected between the respective ends of the eye protection portion and outer portions of the respective ear-covering portions. The eye protection portion includes a frame which includes frame ends, and lenses are received in the frame. The bridge portions include VELCRO bridge-to-ear-cover connectors and the ear-covering portions include complimentary VELCRO ear-cover-to-bridge connectors. With the combination eye and ear protection apparatus of the invention both ear protection and eye protection are provided for a wearer without the eye protection assembly interfering with good ear protection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventor: Bill Artzberger
  • Patent number: 6789272
    Abstract: The “Eye Glass Perspiration Guard” which is fixed by means of rubber “O” rings to the eye glass arms enables individuals the use of a “sweat band” type device without having to be secured around the head. With the close proximity of the “Eye Glass Perspiration Guard” to the eye glasses, dust and dirt can also be reduced and or eliminated from entrance from the top of the eye glasses. Hats and or hard hats will not be interfered with as with head constraint “sweat bands”.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Inventor: Bjorne Paul Thorson
  • Patent number: 6789271
    Abstract: An eye protection apparatus is disclosed that includes detachable dome-shaped eye protection portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: World Suncare Products, Ltd.
    Inventor: Gary Banks
  • Publication number: 20040158916
    Abstract: A pair of ergonomic swimming goggles worn at the head to cover eye sockets has two lens bodies, two linings, a bridge component and a goggles band. The linings have firm joint portions annularly disposed at peripheries of the lens bodies. The region of the firm joint portions corresponding to deeper portions of the eye sockets is thicker, while the region of the firm joint portions corresponding to shallower regions of the eye sockets is thinner. Elastic portions extend from the firm joint portions. The extension width of the elastic portions corresponding to the thicker region of the firm joint portions is narrower, while the extension width of the elastic portions corresponding to the thinner region of the firm joint portions is wider. Thereby, the pair of ergonomic swimming goggles can fully seal and comfortably cover the peripheries of the eye sockets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventor: Hsiu-Ying Sung
  • Publication number: 20040128745
    Abstract: A variable length strap including at least one elastic cord, such as a shock or bungee cord, to adjustably secure an article to a wearer is disclosed. At least one cord lock may be provided on the elastic cord to assist with adjustment of strap length by being selectively slidable along or anchored to the cord. The length of the strap may be adjusted by selectively moving the cord lock along the elastic cord either towards or away from one side of the article. At least one end of the elastic cord may be secured to the cord lock. The elastic cord may also have at least one end secured to the article, or the elastic cord may be slidably mounted at a junction on the article. A guide may be provided on the elastic cord, with the elastic cord slidable through the guide. The guide may keep the first and second portions of the elastic cord separate from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Stephen Cleary, Joshua B. Poulsen
  • Publication number: 20040111788
    Abstract: A pair of goggles includes a flexible frame having an annular groove and a composite lens. The composite lens includes a plurality of lenses that are overlapped one on another. An annular bottom wall defining the annular inner groove of the flexible frame is bonded with a periphery of each lens as an integral unit. In another embodiment, the pair of goggles includes a frame having an annular groove, a composite lens, and a soft padding member. The composite lens includes a plurality of lenses that are overlapped one on another. The composite lens has a periphery received in the frame. The soft padding member has a portion mounted between a periphery of the composite lens and the frame. The soft padding member is bonded with the frame as an integral unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventor: Terry Chou
  • Publication number: 20040107483
    Abstract: The “Eye Glass Perspiration Guard” which is fixed by means of rubber “O” rings to the eye glass arms enables individuals the use of a “sweat band” type device without having to be secured around the head. With the close proximity of the “Eye Glass Perspiration Guard” to the eye glasses, dust and dirt can also be reduced and or eliminated from entrance from the top of the eye glasses. Hats and or hard hats will not be interfered with as with head constraint “sweat bands”.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventor: Bjorne Paul Thorson
  • Patent number: 6745404
    Abstract: A semi-frameless mask; its structure contains a hard glass lens, and a soft flexible skirt; Longer distance buckles are implemented at the sides of the intersection of the lens and the skirt, and the strap is implemented on the buckles. By implementing the longer distance buckles close to the hard lens on the skirt, the forces apply can be averagely spread on the mask while pulling or pushing the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: QDS Injection Molding LLC.
    Inventor: Pan Chen-Lieh
  • Patent number: 6735788
    Abstract: A buckle structure for a swimming mask having a soft mask body, at least one lens, a buckle and a strap. The mask body and lens are integrally combined. The buckle is connected to the mask body by a plurality of pins, which reduces the deformation of the mask body due to the bearing strength of the buckle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: QDS Injection Molding LLC
    Inventor: Pan Chen-Lieh
  • Patent number: 6721963
    Abstract: A pair of lens frames 11 being more soft and flexible than a pair of lenses 10 include annular lens holders 15 to hold the lenses 10, gasket skirts 16 extending from rear edges of the lens holders 15 and a bridge 17 to connect the lens holders 15 to each other. The bridge 17 has a gradient in flexibility increasing from a middle zone of the bridge 17 bisecting the length of the bridge 17 toward the respective lens holders 15.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Tabata Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Haruo Kawashima
  • Patent number: 6718560
    Abstract: Swimming goggles comprising a rigid frame (2) for supporting a pair of glass-shaped transparent members (1), each formed by a flat lens (1a) and a flanged bush (1b) for the connection to the frame, the bush being made of a mouldable thermoplastic material. The flat lenses are made of a plastic material different from that of the bushes and having a softening temperature higher than that of the material of the bushes and no-mist and/or no-scratch properties. The lenses are perimetrically fixed to the bushes within grooves (6) formed on the respective bushes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Cressi-Sub S.p.A.
    Inventor: Carlos Alberto Godoy