Abstract: An eye protection device is formed of an elongated strip of translucent material. The length of the elongated strip of translucent material is such that it will encircle the wearer's head, with strap-like portions overlapping at the back of a wearer's head and being secured to each other. The elongated strip of translucent material is formed with two enlarged eye protection portions spaced apart by a nose bridging portion, with strap-like portions extend from each of the enlarged eye protection portions. A cushioning material encircles the eye protection area and nose bridging portions, somewhat in the shape of a figure eight. Complementary securing means are applied adjacent the ends of the strap-like portions so as to engage each other at the back of a wearer's head to retain the eye protection device over a wearer's eyes. For the comfort of a user, cushioning pads are provided on the strap-like portions in the regions where the strap-like portions pass behind a users ears.

Abstract: A connecting device for a pair of swimming goggles includes a first end securely attached to a frame of the swimming goggles and a second end including a first part and a second part releasably engaged with the first part. The strap is movable between the first part and the second part to adjust a length of a strap when the first part and the second part are disengaged from each other. The strap is retained in position between the first part and the second part when the first part and the second part are engaged with each other.

Abstract: A swimming goggle structure includes two frames each having a lens fixed thereon, two cushion pads each mounted to one of the frames and adapted to contact wearer's face, a bridge connected between inner sides of the frames and a head strip connected between outer sides of the frames. Each of the cushion pads has a connection device which includes an extension section extending from an outer side of the cushion pad and having a substantial length to define a free end away from the outer side of the extension section. A fastener is mounted on the free end of the extension section to connect the head strip.

Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles includes two rigid transparent lenses, a frame, and a strap. Each lens includes an extension extending outwardly and having a distal end. Each lens further includes a first flange formed thereon. The frame includes two rings interconnected by a bridge. Each ring includes an annular engaging section for engaging with the first flange of an associated lens. Each ring further includes a second flange formed on an inner side thereof to provide a close contact with an eye socket of a user. The annular engaging section of each ring includes an aperture defined therein through which the extension is extended. Each ring further includes a sleeve portion in which a space that is communicated with environment is defined for receiving the distal end of an associated extension. Two ends of the strap are respectively engaged with the distal ends of the extensions of the lenses.

Abstract: A nose bridge of swimming goggles includes an elongated member connected between two lens frames of the swimming goggles. Each of the frames has a through hole provided on an inner side thereof to face each other. The elongated member includes a flexible tube having two end sections respectively extending through the holes of the frames with a central section connecting therebetween to define a distance between the two frames. Each of the end sections receives therein a fastener movable within the tube and configured to be releasably engageable with the respective hole for pinchingly fixing the end section of the flexible tube. The fasteners are movable along the tube by squeezing the flexible tube to drive the fasteners to move so as to adjust the distance defined by the central section of the flexible tube, thus resulting in a more comfortable contact engagement and a better leakage proof engagement between the goggles and wearer's face.

Abstract: A water drain groove in a diver mask, the diver mask involving a mirror-frame shaped face mask, inside the mask is a soft-toned inside flange, at the middle of the lower half of the inside flange is a nose part, at the bottom side of the nose part is a hole, to the hole is joined a water drain unit, characterized in that: the rim of the water drain unit is buried in the hole of the nose part, the water drain unit has a connecting frame part, the connecting frame part protrude outward, at the bottom side of the nose part is the formation of a outward extended ring part which serves to guide the water and prevent water from flowing in, spaced at the middle of a ring-shaped connecting frame part are a number of through holes, so designed that the hole at the bottom side of the soft-toned nose part joins with the connecting frame part as one unit, at the middle of the water drain unit is a fixing hole, the fixing hole is joined by a number of connecting strips to the connecting frame part, into the outside of eac

Abstract: Diving mask comprising a body and a strap attached to the sides of the said body, the said strap comprising: two box-like elements which are open at one end and each of which is attached at the other end to one side of the body of the said mask, a rotating pin being housed inside the said elements with its axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the said opening; and a ribbon-like element made of elastomeric material, the two ends of which pass around the said rotating pins, the said ends being attached, such that their length can be adjusted, to two corresponding parts of a quick-release buckle.

Abstract: A dive mask having a drain and deflector flow guide soft skirt. The flexible skirt has a built-in purge valve and a nose compression recess on each side of a nose enclosure. The skirt thus exhausts and deflects exhaled bubbles away from the diver's line of vision. The two recesses permit one-handed finger access to permit the diver to squeeze his or her nostrils together to permit the diver to equalize ear pressure with the water pressure.

Abstract: A pair of swim goggles for use during water activity, such as swimming. A pair of eyecups are worn by the user and held in place by a pair of elastic cords that encircle the user's head. The cords connect the eyecups together and a nose bridge therebetween. The cords are received within track portions on opposing sides of a centerline the eyecups and held in position by a plastic retainer. The cords are further positioned about the user's head and secured into position by a toggle lock engageable with the cords on the back of the user's head.

Abstract: A headwear apparatus for use in swimming is provided that has a generally hemispherically shaped swim cap portion with a forward section and a rearward section. The forward section has a forward terminal edge which is coupled to a goggle portion along the forward terminal edge. The goggle portion includes a left lens and a right lens that each have a front surface and an outer perimeter surface extending rearwardly from the front surface. The outer perimeter surface has an upper portion that is coupled to the forward terminal edge of the swim cap portion. The swim cap portion has a thickness defined by a top surface and a bottom surface, and the top surface of the forward section is in a planar relationship with the front surface of the lenses at the forward terminal edge. The swim cap portion has a rearwardly extending strap formed integrally with the cap portion.

Abstract: A pair of goggles includes a pair of ring frames made of plastic material, a pair of lenses of rigid material respectively secured in the ring frames, a bridge mounted between the ring frames, and a strap. Each ring frame includes an annular protective wall formed on an inner side thereof for close contact with an eye socket. Each ring frame further includes an extension strip integrally formed from a lateral side thereof. Each extension strip is made of plastic material and deformable in response to a contour of the user's head, thereby providing a close contact with the sides of the user's head. A buckle is mounted to a distal end of each extension strip for engagement with the strap.

Abstract: A diver's mask has a body having a pair of symmetrically opposed first spaces defined therein, a cover detachably engaged with the body and having a pair of symmetrically opposed second spaces defined therein and respectively corresponding to the pair of first spaces, a pair of symmetrically opposed frames each detachable with and slidable onto the cover and a pair of symmetrically opposed lenses each detachably secured between the frame and the cover. Due to the slidable relationship between each of the frames and the cover, a user is able to save time assembling and disassembling elements and that the relationship between elements are able to maintain in a watertight manner.

Abstract: A strap or band worn on the swimmer's head that is attached to a pair of swimming goggles includes two ear restrainers, one for each of the swimmer's ears, that restrain and at least partially cover the swimmer's ears and pin the ears tightly against the swimmer's head to reduce the swimmer's hydrodynamic drag. When the strap is stretched or elongated around the swimmer's head during use, the top and bottom edges of the ear restrainers curve inward toward the swimmer's head. The strap reduces the swimmer's hydrodynamic drag by reducing the barrier created by the ears when the ears extend outward from the swimmer's head. In addition, the strap creates a smooth surface over the swimmer's ears so that the water passes more easily and quickly over the ears as the swimmer moves through the water.

Abstract: A swimming goggle structure includes two frames each having a lens fixed therein with a bridge connecting between inner sides of the frames. The bridge comprises a bendable insert embedded therein and substantially extending across the bridge to provide conformity of the bridge to a wearer's nose contour.

Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles includes two frames, two rigid lenses respectively received in the frames, a strap, and two clamping blocks each having a bore. Each frame includes a slot defined in an outer side thereof. Each end of the strap is extended through the associated block, wound through the associated slot, and then again extended through the associated clamping block, thereby forming an upper strap section and a lower strap section which are located at a position above the ears of a user. The first end and the second end of the strap are securely attached to a buckle, thereby allowing adjustment of the length of the strap in response to the shape of the head of the user.

Abstract: A face gasket made of a smooth, non-tacky, low durometer, chemically resistant closed cell resin foam is attached onto a goggles frame by injecting the resin into a mold cavity containing a contoured rim portion of the goggles frame. The contoured rim portion is intersected by multiple sprue openings that permit the pressurized resin to flow through the goggles frame and around the contoured rim during molding. The contoured rim portion is embedded within the molded gasket and sprue slugs extend through and fill the openings. The sprue slugs are integrally formed with the main body of the face gasket, thereby defining attachment links that permanently connect the face gasket in splash sealing engagement around the contoured rim and along internal and external sidewall surfaces of the goggles frame.

Abstract: A diving mask includes a frame with a monocular or binocular lens, fasteners for a strap located on the sides of the said frame, and a structure made of elastomeric material, located between the frame and the lens and constituting the body element of the mask. The top edges of the fasteners are located close to or aligned with the top edge of the frame so that the bottom edge of the mask lifts up and the top part of the mask remains firmly in contact with the diver's face as a result of air being blown through the diver's nose. No other strap is secured to the frame.

Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles includes two lens frames, two lens units, a nose bridge, two gasket units and a head strap. Each of the lens frames has an inner periphery that defines a lens retaining space, and an outer periphery that has bridge and strap connecting portions. Each of the lens units is mounted on a front part of a respective one of the lens frames in the lens retaining space of the latter. Each of two terminal end portions of the nose bridge is connected to the bridge connecting portion of the respective lens frame. The gasket units are provided on a rear part of the respective lens frame. The head strap has two ends connected respectively to the lens frames. The lens frames, the nose bridge and the gasket units are formed integrally.

Abstract: This invention provides an ear protector to prevent water from entering the ear during watersport activities like swimming, surface snorkeling or child's play in the water. It provides for waterproof ear pieces which are adhered to a head band worn either over the head and under the chin or, in combination with a viewing piece, around the front of the head to the rear of the head. While the ear pieces and viewing piece are watertight around the ears or eyes due to suction of suitable material, the band can also be tightened to further promote tightness against water.

Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles includes a main frame body with two slots respectively defined in two sides thereof, two elastic straps, and two buckles. Each elastic strap includes a first end, a second end, and a mediate section, each elastic strap being wound through the associated slot. The first end of one of the straps has one of the buckles attached thereto, while the second end of the other strap has the other buckle attached thereto, thereby allowing adjustment of the lengths of the straps in response to a shape of a head of the user.

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 diving mask includes a frame with a front portion and first and second side portions and enclosing at least one lens, a flexible skirt secured to the frame and constructed and arranged to provide a water-tight seal between the frame and the user's face, at least one of the side portions having one of a first and second coupling portions of a quick-release buckle assembly, and a mask strap having first and second ends, at least one of which being engaged with the other of the first and second coupling portions for effecting a releasably lockable coupling of the strap to the frame. A major feature of the present invention is that the mask strap is adjustable in length independently of its attachment to the mask frame, while being readily detachable from the mask frame.

Abstract: A pair of goggles is to be used in athletic events and is adapted to make a watertight seal around the eyes of a wearer. The goggles include a nosepiece, a pair of eyepieces interconnected by the nosepiece, and a head strap having two ends respectively connected to two strap connecting end portions of the eyepieces. Each of the eyepieces includes a substantially planar lens made of a rigid material, and an integrally formed lens frame body made of a plastic material. The frame body has a front annular wall with a first thickness sufficient to resist deformation in a direction perpendicular to the planar lens, and an eye socket contacting unit which extends rearwardly from an inner periphery of the annular wall. The socket contacting unit is formed by an annular portion and an annular flared portion which extends radially and outwardly from the annular portion.

Abstract: A diving face mask comprising a purge valve is mounted in a predetermined region extending along a top and transversely opposite sides of a frame thereof and a tubular water purge channel provided inside said frame, said purge channel having an outlet at its upper end being in fluid-communication with said purge valve and an inlet at its lower end being open into said frame.

Abstract: A diving face mask comprising a pair of front lenses detachably engaged in lens holding portions of an outer peripheral frame and, annular inner peripheral frames to be snapped in the lens holding portions so as to bear against front surfaces of the lenses, said annular inner peripheral frames being cut away partially in the circumferential direction thereof and therefore being discontinuous circumferentially.

Abstract: A pair of goggles comprises a goggles frame with a pair of eyepiece holders, a nosepiece extending between inner end portions of the eyepiece holders, and a head strap extending between outer end portions of the eyepiece holders. Each eyepiece holder has an opening with an eyepiece unit fitted therein, the eyepiece unit having an overall length less than length of the eyepiece opening to permit relative movement therebetween to vary interocular spacing between the eyepieces to accommodate persons having eyes at different spaces. Guides are provided at outer end portions and intermediate portions of the eyepiece units and eyepiece holders to ensure axial movement of the eyepiece units with respect to the eyepiece holder with negligible rotation therebetween. A locator is provided to limit relative movement between the eyepiece holder and eyepiece unit.

Abstract: A protective goggle construction consists of a goggle body and a toric lens which is snap received over the front of the goggle body. The goggle body includes a rigid frame portion, and a resilient face engaging portion. The frame portion includes rigid top, bottom and side walls which cooperate to define a goggle interior. The lens includes an optical toric front wall, and further includes top, bottom and side walls extending rearwardly from a peripheral edge of the front wall thereof. The top wall of the lens includes an upstanding ridge formed along the entire length thereof. The face engaging portion includes convex bulges in the temple engaging areas thereof. The rearwardly extending walls of the lens are slidably received over the frame walls to form the assembled goggle construction. Interengaging detent and clip structures are provided on the side walls of the frame and lens to releasably secure the lens and frame in assembled relation.

Abstract: A strap retainer system is disclosed. The strap retainer system has particular utility with diving masks and includes a buckle pivotably mounted to a frame. The buckle cooperates with a swivel mechanism to permit selective adjustment of the strap length. Additionally, the swivel mechanism is rotatably mounted to the buckle to permit upward and downward pivoting of the strap along the divers head to promote comfort and fit.

Abstract: A diver's face mask having a centrally offset purge valve which is easily purged by tilting the mask toward the purge valve to accumulate any water within the mask and exhaling through the nose.

Abstract: Diving mask comprising a body made of rubber or a material similar to rubber provided with a peripheral edge which extends parallel with the plane of an ocular opening or openings; at least one lens made from tempered glass or transparent plastic which is shaped to match the shape of the ocular opening or openings respectively; and a main frame provided with several spaced apart attachment teeth which hold the said lens on lenses respectively in place, pressing them elastically and leaktightly against the said peripheral edge of the body. A variously shaped and decorated outer frame may be fitted over this main frame.

Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles includes a frame made of plastic material and including a pair of rims each defining an engaging groove therein. Each of the rims includes an annular member extending inwardly from an inner periphery which defines the engaging groove and thus separating the engaging groove into an outer portion and an inner portion. A lens of rigid transparent material is received in the outer portion of each of the rims and has a first engaging member formed on a first side thereof. An engaging ring of rigid material is mounted in the inner portion of each of the rims and has a second engaging member on a first side thereof, in which one of each of the first engaging members and the second engaging members extends through the associated annular member to engage with one another. The lenses, the frame, and the engaging rings are fused together by ultrasonic waves, thereby forming an integral pair of swimming goggles.

Abstract: A pair of swim goggles with nested type head band fastening structure is disclosed. It comprises: (a) a head band; (b) two goggles, each of the goggles being provided at an outer front corner with a recess which has a long slot formed at a rear wall thereof; (c) two fastening means; each of the fastening means being provided at a front surface with a vertically extending central bar, and the fastening means having a contour which permits the fastening means to nest in the recess of the goggle. The front surface of the fastening means is substantially flush with the outer surface of the goggle so as to provide the swim goggle with an integrated and smooth appearance. In a preferred embodiment, the head band has two free ends which respectively pass through the long slots of the recesses on the goggles, return about the central bars of the fastening means, and then pass through the long slots of the recesses again so as to be fixed thereto.

Abstract: A swimming goggle which has an attractive appearance, good watertight properties and which is rather small is disclosed. A single lens formed of a substantially rigid transparent material covers both eyes and has a smooth rearwardly curved front surface so as to minimize resistance and not prevent one from swimming fast. Two watertight elastic members shaped to fit around a user's eyes are mounted on a rear surface of the lens so as not to extend substantially beyond the edges of the lens. A band is attached at opposite ends of the lens.

Abstract: An improved diving mask is disclosed. The diving mask includes a frame and a lens mounted and sealed within the frame. A flexible skirt is also mounted to the frame and designed to form a seal with a diver's face around the eyes and nose of the diver. The skirt includes a flexible nosepiece that fits over the nose of the diver. A stiff bracket is mounted to the frame and extends partially over the nosepiece. Additionally, an actuator is adjustably mounted to the bracket and cooperates with the nosepiece to selectively squeeze the nosepiece and restrict airflow through the nose of the diver.

Abstract: A soft nose projection diving mask with a drain mechanism wherein a through hole is provided at the nose bottom of a nose projection body of the soft nose projection diving mask, and a drain valve mechanism consisting of an upper valve cover and a lower valve cover is engaged with and through the through hole. The upper or lower valve cover is provided with an unidirectional valve diaphragm that opens outward so that the soft nose projection diving mask has a natural drain activated by the diver's exhalation. The nose projection body is soft and is used in the operation of "balancing pressure". An assembly plate is formed on the bottom surface of the nose bottom of the nose projection body. A bridge frame is formed at one end of the assembly plate and conforms to the shape of the bridge portion of the nose projection body. The assembly plate is also provided with a valve diaphragm guard cover to cover the lower side of the lower valve cover.

Abstract: A swimming instrument having a simple structure which is capable of preventing the positional shift and water leakage of swimming goggles due to an impulsive water pressure during a swimming race is disclosed. It comprises: swimming goggles including a pair of right and left water-proof goggle frame portions each of which is formed in a tapered cylinder shape, and lens portions each formed integrally with the water-proof goggle frame portions; and a swimming cap having leading edges each caught by the swimming goggles; wherein the swimming goggles further comprises catching ribs for catching the leading edges of the swimming cap, which are each formed integrally with the surfaces of the water-proof goggle frame portions at positions higher than those of the lens portions; and the leading edge of the swimming cap is formed in a shape corresponding to that of the catching rib.

Abstract: A SCUBA diving mask body is completely comprised of flexible material so that the mask can be folded into a small package. The inventive mask comprises a flexible rubber body which integrally incorporates the mask skirt. A rigid lens for each eye is inserted into a socket in the body. The mask strap is attached to the flexible body by means of two adjustable strap holders.

Abstract: Swim goggles wherein each eyepiece includes a lens and a wall portion for spacing the lens apart from the wearer's eye. Each eyepiece is received within an inner and outer resilient sleeve for reducing discomfort and for sealing against the wearer's face. An adjustable nose strap is connected to each eyepiece by being connected to a lug extending outwardly from the eyepiece lens.

Abstract: A non-fogging athletic goggle or mask assembly, comprising an athletic goggle or mask in combination with a desiccant assembly, is disclosed. According to one embodiment, an athletic mask or goggle is provided with at least one desiccant chamber formed in a portion of the mask or goggle so as not to obstruct vision. The desiccant chamber includes a gate that can be deployed or retracted to close off or expose the interior of desiccant chamber. The desiccant chamber is provided with a tablet or pre-packaged desiccant, which is retained within the desiccant chamber during use of the goggle or mask and can be replaced upon saturation. When the mask is worn, water vapor in the air trapped by the goggle or mask is absorbed by the desiccant, thereby preventing fogging of the goggle or mask. The desiccant capsule or the desiccant chamber may be further provided with a water vapor permeable membrane that allows water vapor to pass but excludes liquid water.

Abstract: A swimming goggle includes a pair of right and left eye-cups; a coupling member for coupling the opposed inner end portions of a pair of the eye-cups; connecting members connected to the outer end portions of a pair of the eye-cups, each of which has a length such that the rear end portion reaches the vicinity of the ear when the swimming goggle is attached around the head; and an elastic band provided for joining the outer end portions of the connecting members with each other. Since the length of the connecting member is long, the elastic band is attached around a rear portion of the head and has a excellent fit. This makes it possible to eliminate an extension thereof in diving, and hence to prevent the positional shifting of the eye-cups.

Abstract: In a pair of swimming goggles a first pull cord extends from one end of the head strap through the first eye piece and about its lens to apply pressure to the second eye piece, while a second pull cord extends from the other end of the head strap through the second eye piece and about its lens to apply pressure to the first eye piece.

Abstract: The invention relates to attractively designed eyeglasses which float and also protect the wearer from the impact of flying object such as hurled pebbles. The eyeglasses of the invention comprise a lens, a frame for holding the lens characterized by a top transverse frame member having an interior side including a lateral flange therealong, temple arms mounted to the frame, and a foam member adhesively bonded to the interior side of the transverse member and partially abutting the flange, the foam member having a buoyancy greater than the weight of the eyewear. The flange prevents the foam strip from being dislodged due to repeated wear and the loss of efficacy of adhesives used to bond the foam strip.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a structure of diving mask wherein a nose notch is formed on the soft skirt of diving mask, a nose slot is provided in a corresponding position on the mask frame can nest the nose notch, a plurality of frame slots are provided around the outer periphery of nose slot to fix a hard nose cover, the bottom of nose cover is provided with a drain valve to drain the water accumulated in the diving mask; and one each flowguide hole is provided on the two sides of nose slot, a flowguide cover covers the exterior of the nose cover and flowguide holes, a flowguide passage is fromed between the interior of flowguide cover and the flowguide holes, so the accumulated water drained out of the drain valve on the nose cover can be guided to flow out to the exterior of the two sides of diving mask through the flowguide holes on the two sides of nose slot in order to avoid disturbing the diver's vision.

Abstract: Swimming goggle comprises a right eyepiece, a left eyepiece, a flexible connecting strap having opposite ends detachably connected to the respective inner ends of the right and the left eyepiece to interconnect the right and the left eyepiece so that the effective length thereof corresponding to the distance between the right and the left eyepiece is adjustable, and each provided with a plurality of engaging portions, and an elastic band having opposite ends connected to band buckles capable of being detachably connected to the respective outer ends of the right and the left eyepiece, respectively.

Abstract: An improved pair of swimming goggles has a frame unit, two lens units formed integrally with the frame unit, a gasket unit including two gaskets, a head strap unit and an adjusting member. The frame unit has a rear portion and two opposite sides. Each of the two opposite sides of the frame unit is formed with a strap hole. The gaskets are mounted separately on the rear portion of the frame unit. The strap unit includes upper and lower straps. Each of the upper and lower straps has a first end secured removably to one of the opposite sides of the frame unit and a second end. The adjusting member is formed with two pairs of aligned adjusting holes. The second end of each of the upper and lower straps extends through the strap hole on the other one of the opposite sides of the frame unit and through a corresponding pair of the aligned adjusting holes of the adjusting member.

Abstract: An intra-orbitally engaging pair of swim goggles is described. The goggles include two eyepieces connected by a bridge and a fastener for securing the eyepieces over the user's eyes. Each eyepiece has a planar eye-shaped lens, upper and lower walls extending backward and culminating in an inwardly sloping intra-orbital facing rim. A conformable pad is affixed to the rim for comfortably engaging an inner wall of the user's eye orbit. The upper and lower walls of each eyepiece meet along a lateral ridge extending perpendicularly backward from the lens.

Abstract: A diving face mask comprises a purge valve assembly in a lower central area of a body frame. The purge valve assembly comprises a nose frame projecting from the body frame such that a V-shape cross-section is formed, a laterally elongated, and generally oblong valve which is configured to sit on a valve seat on a front wall of the nose frame for closing a laterally elongated, oblong opening passage. The purge valve assembly further comprises a nose cover having a configuration conforming to that of the nose frame for covering the nose frame, and a discharge opening defined between the nose frame and the nose cover.

Abstract: Boxing goggles include a unitary housing, having a resilient band mounted to side walls of the housing, with through-extending apertures directed through the housing extending from the rear wall through the front wall. The resilient housing structure is arranged to accommodate impact directed to the housing during a boxing procedure.

Abstract: An improved pair of swim goggles, especially designed for competitive swimming, is comprised of two substantially ovoid, convex lenses secured to a soft neoprene base. The goggles are simply and easily tightened about the head by a one pull toggle mechanism that provides an equal, balanced fit of the eye pieces against the face. The goggles provide less hydrodynamic resistance in the water during swimming and not only reduces fatigue by cutting down on eye strain but allows the swimmer both superior frontal and peripheral vision.

Abstract: The disclosure herein describes the combination of a strap and of a strap spreader for use in combination with goggles wherein the spreader is defined by a surface that fits the contour of the back of a wearer's head. The body includes points of attachment vertically distanced from one another on opposite sides of the body to spread the strap portions from one another at the back of the head. One application of such combination is its use by swimmers.