Abstract: For a firefighter, a combination of protective gear comprises a face mask, a head harness, and a protective hood adapted to cover the wearer's head, except for at least a portion of the wearer's face, and to cover an outer perimeter of a window portion of the face mask. The protective hood is attached to the head harness, preferably to flexible straps of the head harness, so that the protective hood is attachable to the face mask, along with the head harness, and so the protective hood is detachable from the window portion, along with the head harness. The protective hood is attached thereto via stitches or is attached thereto detachably, as via snap fasteners or hook-and-loop fasteners.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved diving mask, wherein the mask body shows, in cross section, a substantially truncated-conic shape or anyway with diverging walls starting from the glass area towards the face-supporting edge and without undercuts. This allows different advantages, among which, above all, to considerably approach the lenses to the face so as to guarantee a visual angle wider than the usual masks. Moreover the inner air volume is decreased with consequent less problems caused by the water pressure, when one dives at a certain depth.

Abstract: A helmet, such as used by firefighters, includes a compass mounted on the inside of the helmet in a location that will be easily visible to the wearer when necessary but will be positioned so it will not distract the wearer at other times.

Abstract: A face mask for covering the nose and mouth of the wearer for supplying breathing gas thereto and a pair of strapless goggles which are easily and quickly donnable. The goggles are detachably attachable to the face mask by a tongue-and-groove connection wherein the tongue of the goggles is snapped into the face mask groove. Buttons are provided at the groove entrance for locking the tongue in the groove, the goggles being removable by depressing the buttons and sliding the tongue out over the depressed buttons. A face mask strap is coupled with hooks on the goggles frame for holding the goggles sealingly against the wearer's face. A vent is provided for supplying breathing gas to the goggles for venting thereof so as to prevent the entrance of smoke or disabling gases and to defog the lens.

Abstract: A protective mask adapted to be worn by persons engaging in physical games comprises a body consisting of a lens receiving portion, a nose portion, a chin portion, a brow portion, opposite cheek portions and opposite side temple portions; the lens receiving portion displays an opening which is covered by a removable flexible transparent lens having its opposite extremities configured with engagement portions that mount the lens to the body. A pair of anchor clamps are inserted at each opposite end of the lens to further secure the engagement of the lens to the mask body.

Abstract: A protective face mask with a concavo-convex shield of methyl methacrylate that covers the wearer's entire face. A nose piece at the concave face of the shield presents laterally spaced fingers to engage the wearer's nose on opposite sides for spacing the shield from the face. Temple sidepieces hinged to the shield on opposite sides are engageable over the wearer's ears to hold the nose piece against the wearer's nose, thus securely positioning the mask on the wearer's head.

Abstract: A padding member is made from soft material and comprises a main ring portion, a connecting portion extending from an outer side of the main ring portion for engaging with a main frame of a pair of swimming goggles, and an annular contact flange extending from an inner side of the main ring portion for intimate contact with a wearer's eye socket. The connecting portion includes an engaging piece extending radially inward from an inner periphery thereof, the engaging piece including an engaging edge. An engaging portion extends radially inward from the annular contact flange, thereby defining a cushioning space between the engaging piece and the engaging portion. The engaging edge of the engaging piece and the engaging portion are bonded together to seal the cushioning space.

Abstract: A replaceable lens attachment system for respiratory devices and methods of use. The replaceable lens attachment system includes a face shield having rotatable attachment members and a replaceable lens. The rotatable attachment members include cams and flanges. The attachment system may further comprise a helmet respirator with support elements disposed thereon. The method includes bowing the lens and inserting it into the frame. The rotatable attachment members are rotated to urge the lens into the frame and cover the frame. The flanges and support elements provide impact resistance to the lens.

Abstract: Protective eyewear is described which includes a frame and a detachable lens. The frame has right and left temple flaps, each with at least one hole for locking the flaps onto corresponding detents molded into the temples of the frame. The lens may be molded in a ready-to-wear shape including temple portions, or it may be a flat shape for easy packaging. For the flat lens, a wearer can bend the lens appropriately to create the temple portions, thus forming a ready-to-wear shape. The lens is then secured to the frame by closing the flaps, thus sandwiching the temple portions of the lens between the flaps and the temples of the frame.

Abstract: A sunglass equipped facemask construction 10 including an air permeable woven facemask member 20 dimensioned to closely conform to a user's head 100 and neck 101 and having a mouth opening 23 and a pair of eye openings 22 each provided with an independent sunglass lens 30 operatively engaged by inner and outer reinforcing rings connected to the facemask.

Abstract: A face shield is disclosed that includes a headband with an inner and outer surface, first and second ends and a visor between a portion of the inner and outer surfaces that tapers from a maximum width at the midpoint between the first and second ends to a minimum at a first point spaced a distance from the first end and at a second point spaced a distance from the second end, a flexible fluid impervious transparent cover removably attached to the outer edge of said headband, and means for adjustably securing the shield to a wearer's head. This face shield permits a wearer to comfortably wear eye glasses and/or breathing apparatus under the shield. Also, the flexible cover can be readily removed and replaced if damaged.

Abstract: A face mask for covering the nose and mouth of the wearer for supplying breathing gas thereto and a pair of strapless goggles which are easily and quickly donnable. The goggles are detachably attachable to the face mask by a tongue-and-groove connection wherein the tongue of the goggles is snapped into the face mask groove. Buttons are provided at the groove entrance for locking the tongue in the groove, the goggles being removable by depressing the buttons and sliding the tongue out over the depressed buttons. A face mask strap is coupled with hooks on the goggles frame for holding the goggles sealingly against the wearer's face. A vent is provided for supplying breathing gas to the goggles for venting thereof so as to prevent the entrance of smoke or disabling gases and to defog the lens.

Abstract: An altenative face protector made of a covering body for covering at least a portion of a user's face below the eye area thereof, and attachments for attaching the covering body to a user. The face protector covers at least a portion of a user's face and it comprises a breathing vent skirt element. The breathing vent skirt element has a skirt edge, and is configured such that when the face protector is worn by the user, the breathing vent skirt element, from the tip of the nose of the user, projects outwardly and extends downwardly in such a manner that the breathing vent skirt element defines an outer wall of a nostril air pocket extending below the nostril area of the user's nose. The nostril air pocket has a lower nostril opening which is in air communication, at an upper end thereof, with the nostril area of the user's nose and, at the lower nostril opening, with the atmosphere.

Abstract: The nose and cheek warmer and protector is to be used by skiers as an attachment to ski goggles. It consists of an opaque, thermally insulating and absorptive material which helps to keep the skin surface in the areas surrounding the lower part of the eyes, the nose, and the upper cheeks warm, reduces windburn, reduces sunburn, and reduces moisture accumulation from perspiration or the weather elements. It is attached by means of the hook type of fasteners by a skier to ski goggles to provide maximum comfort and protection. It can be laundered.

Abstract: A respiratory mask is provided with an eye shield having a body portion which is releasably-secured to the mask, and a shield portion which shields the eyes of the wearer. The shield portion is self-supporting on the body portion and, hence, on the mask, and includes a sheet of transparent, eye-shielding, material which can be replaced if it becomes marked or damaged. The shield portion can be pivoted forwards, relative to the mask, so that it is removed from the line of vision of the wearer without affecting the respiratory protection provided by the mask. A valve arrangement in the body portion of the eye shield can divert air from the mask into the shield portion, to remove contaminants from the region around the eyes of the wearer.

Abstract: An antiphotoaging face mask including a pair of sunglasses comprising a front frame member and a pair of temples extending therefrom. The antiphotoaging face mask includes a flexible plastic wrap secured to the pair of sunglasses, the wrap including a front portion that extends over the nose of the wearer, as well as lateral side portions to cover at least lateral aspects of the head of the wearer. The flexible plastic wrap includes a layer of transparent plastic material that blocks at least harmful UV rays.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light-weight disposable/detachable face shield for the protection of the eyes and face of wearers from accidental exposure to infectious, hazardous and undesirable substances. It is of particular interest in the protection of health care workers and professionals and laboratory personnel from accidental exposure to body fluids from infected patients. The shield is attachable to an unmodified, standard surgical mask. The shield comprises a fluid-impervious, transparent panel for protecting the eyes and face of the wearer, and a clip, attached to the panel, which reversibly engages the mask, thereby securely and reversibly holding the face shield to the mask.

Abstract: A clear plastic visor (16) is secured to a mask (12) which is removably attachable to the face of a wearer. The visor (16) is secured to the mask (12) at bond areas (48, 50) on opposite ends of the mask (12). The visor (16) is provided with a notched keyhole (20) to allow the visor (16) to conform to contours of the face of the wearer and to prevent creasing thereof. The visor (16) is generally positioned on the mask (12) so that approximately 1/3 of the visor's depth (D) covers the mask (12). A darkened strip (22) may be added to the top edge of the mask (12) to further reduce the likelihood of glare and reflections.

Abstract: A shield is arranged for mounting to an individual's nose to accommodate conventional eyeglasses and the like and to protect an individual's eyes relative to flying debris during a dental procedure. The shield structure is arranged for securement to a gas administering mask structure.

Abstract: A face shield assembly is releasably attached to a pair of spectacles and is adjustable so that it may be placed close to or away from the wearer's face. It is lockable into each position of adjustment. Multiple apertures are formed in a clear or tinted lens, just below its uppermost edge, and these apertures press fittingly receive posts that are formed along the length of a flexible base member that conforms to the contour of the wearer's head so that the lens depends from the base member. The opposite ends of the lens are retained in detent members formed in the opposite ends of the base member, and a horizontal top shield extends from the base member to the wearer's forehead.

Abstract: A pair of sportglasses comprises a large, curved polymer lens (10) sized and shaped to shield the front and sides of the face from harmful solar radiation which may cause accelerated skin aging and skin cancer after repeated exposure. The lens has main portions (11) which cover the eyes (31) and cheeks (32), lower portions (13) which extend down the front of the face past the level of the mouth on either side to cover the side portions of the face (33), and rear portions (14) which wrap around the sides of the face to cover the sides of the face as far back as the ears. The large lens has an optical coating which significantly attenuates ultraviolet radiation, the most harmful component of sunlight, to protect most of the face from the damaging effects which may result after repeated exposure. A detachable nosepiece (19) protects the nose. The nostrils and mouth are left uncovered such that breathing and speaking are not impaired.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a face mask device and method for protecting the face and eyes of a wearer and providing clear vision. The device includes a face mask structure and eye protecting device capable of engaging a conventional racing goggle worn over the device. The device comprises a face mask structure which covers all or a portion of the face area, a transparent, shatter-resistent eye protecting means which provides full vision, protects the eyes from injury, and engages the outer goggle place thereon. In the preferred embodiment, the eye protecting means comprises an eye piece with a round, forward protruding central region which slidable engages the inside surface of the outer goggle. The slidably engaging feature enables the outer goggle to be quickly and easily located and removed from the eye piece with one hand. A holding means is also provided which holds the device around the wearer's head.

Abstract: A one-piece, lightweight (optionally disposable) protective faceshield is disclosed for use by the medical profession to protect against contamination from splattered body fluids. A method of making such a faceshield by vacuum-forming over a mandrel is also disclosed whereby preservation of maximum optical clarity in the viewing zone is preserved. Also disclosed are reusable and disposable headbands which attach to the one-piece protective faceshields.

Abstract: A goggles through which air is to be breathed by the user. During the breathing of the air, the air is filtered through the side walls of the goggles. There may also be incorporated an oxygen supply tube in conjunction with the goggles to increase the oxygen intake of the user over that of ambient air.

Abstract: A clear plastic visor (16) is secured to a mask (12) which is removably attachable to the face of a wearer. The visor (16) is secured to the mask (12) at bond areas (48, 50) on opposite ends of the mask (12). The visor (16) is provided with a notched keyhole (20) to allow the visor (16) to conform to contours of the face of the wearer and to prevent creasing thereof. The visor (16) is generally positioned on the mask (12) so that approximately 1/3 of the visor's depth (D) covers the mask (12). A darkened strip (22) may be added to the top edge of the mask (12) to further reduce the likelihood of glare and reflections.

Abstract: A shield to protect a wearer's face from liquids, light solids, and objects in the air includes a face mask that is configured in the abstract shape of a face. The mask has an opening in the eye area that accommodates the eye piece parts of goggles. The mask also has a nose piece and lateral extensions that protrude from at least each side of the face mask. Attachment means are provided including means on the face mask and means on the goggles that releasably attach the goggles to the face mask.

Abstract: A swimmer's face mask (1) comprising a visor (3, 4 and 5), a holder (6) for the visor (3, 4 and 5) and a strap (7) for attaching the holder (6) to the face of a swimmer. The visor (3, 4 and 5) is of transparent plastic material and has two laterally extending panels (3, 4 and 5) sealed at their edges to form a hollow water-tight compartment (13). This compartment (13) provides sufficient buoyancy to float the entire face mask (1) when it is detached from the head of a swimmer.

Abstract: The safety helmet for motorcyclists includes a helmet shell and a visor for face cutout of the shell. The visor is attached to the shell in a tilting or sliding manner. The shell generally forms a U-shaped visor frame with a continuous groove into which the similarly curved, transparent visor plate is inserted and attached by spring loaded catch elements. The visor frame accommodates the visor plate only at its upper edge in a groove which is opened downwards. The two side portions of the visor plate have swing hooks which are open downwards and can be hooked into pivoting bearing points on the visor frame. At least one of the catch elements is arranged between the side ends and can be swung and locked into a catch opening provided in the visor frame.

Abstract: This invention relates to a protective face guard employing a grillwork such as used in a catcher's mask and particularly an eye shield which is detachably fastened between a forehead pad and the grillwork for shading the eye of a user.

Abstract: The goggle mounting system comprises protective goggles which carry one strap on each side for attachment to a helmet. The straps are flexible and resilient. The attachment of the straps to the helmet is such that the strap on only one side is easily disconnectable, while the strap on the other side is pivoted to the helmet and remains connected. The strap fasteners differ from one another in that one strap is attached to the helmet by means of mating sections of Velcro, respectively attached to the side of the helmet and the other fixedly attached to the strap. The other strap is attached to the helmet by a resilient snap fixed to the helmet and a mating member on the end of the strap.

Abstract: An improved latch to mount a night vision goggle system to a face mask is disclosed. The latch comprises a part secured to the face mask and parts secured to the goggle system. Specifically, it includes a tongue, which angularly adjustably is secured to the face mask. In one embodiment, the goggle system is provided with a receiver, a switch to render the system operational mounted adjacent the receiver and means mounted in operative association with the receiver both releasably to secure the goggle system to the face mask via the tongue and also to actuate the switch. In a second embodiment, the goggle system is provided with a receiver and a leaf spring releasably to secure the goggle system to the face mask via the tongue.

Abstract: A releasably attachable face mask that forms a contiguous channel with an attached goggle to improve goggle ventilation. An elongated pocket or duct formed between two surfaces on the face mask mates with the goggle ventilation system to form the contiguous channel.The channel forms a venturi to draw air out from the goggle interior to the atmosphere through the contiguous channel.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved construction for welders helmets (10); wherein a generally rectangular visor housing member (18) projects outwardly from the helmet face plate element (16), and contains a generally opaque visor element (13) disposed generally parallel to the face plate element (16), and a clear visor element (14) disposed generally perpendicular to the face plate element (16).

Abstract: Visor (B) is secured to helmet (A) by hinge devices (C) each consisting of an arched guideway (12) for a slider (10). The pattern of guideway (12) in its rear terminal tract is such as to draw slider (10) toward the rear top part of the helmet to ensure engagement of visor edge (B) to the bottom of edge (A1) of the helmet's opening.Likewise, the front terminal tract of arched guideway (12) is conceived in a manner such as will ensure elastic engagement of top edge (34) of the visor with the curved top surface (A.sub.2) of the helmet when the visor is lifted. Notches and elastic teeth (26-27) are provided between arched guideway (12) and slider (10); the notches and teeth make it possible to form between visor edges (B) and the opening of helmet (A), a ventilation slot for de-fogging the visor. Ventilation of the helmet is further improved by slots (52) in the front-rear part (A.sub.3) of the helmet connecting the exterior with a chamber (50) which outlets at visor (B) through a slot.

Abstract: An improved latch to mount a night vision goggle system to a face mask is disclosed. The latch comprises a part secured to the face mask and parts secured to the goggle system. Specifically, it includes a tongue, which angularly adjustably is secured to the face mask. In one embodiment, the goggle system is provided with a receiver, a switch to render the system operational mounted adjacent the receiver and means mounted in operative association with the receiver both releasably to secure the goggle system to the face mask via the tongue and also to actuate the switch. In a second embodiment, the goggle system is provided with a receiver and a leaf spring releasably to secure the goggle system to the face mask via the tongue.

Abstract: A protective helmet, vizor combination includes the helmet having a front portion, a rear portion and a pivoting pin extending outwardly from the front portion. The vizor of this combination is attached to the front portion of the helmet for pivotable movement about the pivot between an open and closed position of the vizor. The vizor has a slot going through a thickness of the vizor. This slot has stop portions located on opposite sides thereof. The bottom extends from the front portion of the helmet and through the slot means of the vizor. This bottom has an elastic outside portion with the groove. The groove is adapted for engagement with the slot of the vizor.

Abstract: A motorcycle helmet is provided which has a sliding visor that moves on tracks on opposite sides of the eye area of a wearer's face. The visor slides relative to a casing which envelopes the back, side and crown of a wearer's head to selectively expose and shield the wearer's eyes. A chin guard is hinged to one side of the casing and a latch mechanism with a release actuator is located on the opposite side. An inflatable bladder, located within the chin guard, serves as a cushion and can be inflated by the user once the jaw guard is latched. Operation of the release actuator to unlatch the jaw guard causes the bladder to deflate.

Abstract: A frame for surrounding and holding the lens of goggles for sports comprises an upper frame member, opposite side frame members and a lower frame member which are formed integrally. A protector is provided along the front portion at least of the upper frame member of the frame.

Abstract: A section of flexible magnetic sheet material is bonded to the inner surface of a welder's face mask in that area below and on either side of an eye protective lens covered opening of a welder's face mask.

Abstract: The disclosure teaches a painter's protective device providing a mask adapted to cover the forehead, eyes and nose of the wearer and having suitable eye holes and a visor projecting outwardly from the forehead portion of the mask above the eye holes and means for retaining the mask on the wearer's head. In a preferred embodiment the eye holes are covered by a screen.

Abstract: A face mask shaped for the lower face below eye covering goggles includes a central attachment for securing to the nose piece of the goggles, and side holders for securing to the sides of the goggles, and a verturi nose covering on the mask to draw exhaled air from behind the mask permitting a fresh air flow behind the mask while moving.

Abstract: A generally conventional welders' shield is provided including a support frame for placement over and support from the upper portion of a welder's head and a rearwardly opening upstanding shield body pivotally supported from opposite side portions of the frame. The shield body includes a viewing aperture therein to be in horizontal registry with the eyes of the wearer of the frame when the shield body is in an upstanding position and the upper margin of the viewing aperture is at an elevation to be at least horizontally aligned with straight forward vision of the eyes of the wearer of the frame.

Abstract: A face protecting visor is provided for use when wearing optical devices h a helmet. A clear viewing portion of the visor is retained in the helmet by a bezel portion which extends structurally to bear against the outer surface of the helmet, thereby translating impact forces thereagainst to the helmet rather than the face. Included on the visor is one mating part of a catch mechanism located on the bezel portion for detachably affixing the optical devices thereto. Elastic members with snaps are also connected to the bezel portion for removably securing it to the helmet. A catch-stop mechanism on the interior of the bezel portion translates the gravitational loads of the visor to the helmet.

Abstract: Form-fitting, comfortable, soft-shell protective apparel, commonly called a as mask, for protecting the head, upper body and respiratory tract from chemical/biological agents and toxins and radioactive particles. A unitary, easy-to-put-on, heat and moisture-dissipating multi-layer construction enables prolonged use and internalizes an adjustable suspension system as well as the purified breathing-air path. The latter is structured to enable the self-contained purifying agent to be located away from the face for facilitating weapons compatibility and reducing fatigue. Goggle-like eye lensing is designed to minimize eye relief and maximize peripheral vision and look-down capability, while providing optical correction and laser-light protection. The mask design minimizes dead space leading to distortion and other communications problems, and enables purifying-agent changes in a "hot" environment.