Abstract: A roll-off film system for goggles includes a goggle and a roll off system. The roll off system includes a first cap, a second cap, a bridge, a first canister, a second canister and a fixation system. The first and the second caps are fixedly connected by the bridge, and the first and the second canisters are fixed on the goggle through the fixation system. Both ends of a bottom of the first cap are respectively provided with a fixation rib. Thus, the roll-off film and shaft are fixed on the first and second caps to obtain a set of accessories. After the roll-off film is used up, the old first and second caps with the roll-off film are directly removed, and a new set of accessories are mounted. Users replace the roll-off film simply and efficiently. The whole set of accessories are easily assembled and disassembled.

Abstract: A variable compression cushion for eyewear includes a lattice structure made up of lattice cells defined by lattice elements. The parameters of the lattice structure may be configured to create a desired compressibility in the cushion. Different zones of the cushion may have different compressibility. The variable compressibility enables the cushion to be configured to optimize the face pressure experienced by a user when the eyewear is worn to enhance the comfort of the user. Some embodiments of the cushion also include structures to improve ventilation through the cushion. Some embodiments of the cushion also include structures that channel moisture away from the portion of the cushion that contacts the face of the user to improve user comfort.

Abstract: Protective goggles for human use including a pair of protective goggles for human use with at least one lens, an upper edge that is positioned against the user's forehead and a lower edge that is positioned against the user's cheek. Each of the user's eyes are covered by a separate section of lens and each of these sections extends along at least one line of curvature. It is intended that each lens section has a first and a second line of curvature that, at least in substantial part, are positioned transversely to one another, and along which the individual sections of lens extend; furthermore, that the lines of curvature of one lens section are inclined towards the lines of curvature of the other lens section in terms of their positioning.

Abstract: A head-mounted display to be worn by a user includes a housing, a compressible material, and a support member. The compressible material is connected to the housing and is configured for contact with the user. The support member is disposed in the compressible material. The support member is movably connected to the housing.

Abstract: A goggle may include a goggle frame and a lens assembly that may be removably coupled by magnetic materials and a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism may couple the goggle frame to the lens assembly by mechanically engaging latch components. The latch mechanism may couple the goggle frame to the lens assembly by magnetically coupling latch components. Latch components may be included with the lens assembly and the goggle frame. The goggle frame may include an elastomer face gasket. The goggle frame may include outriggers fixedly coupled to the face gasket. The lens assembly may include an elastomer lens frame.

Abstract: Eyeglass frames that are both adjustable fore and aft on each side, and that allow each lens to be raised or lowered slightly so that the glasses fit well with both lenses at the same vertical level. Embodiments of the present invention includes a small ratchet and hinge on each arm that allows the forward part of the frame to rotate slightly up or down. In addition, in other embodiments, both legs can have a sliding length adjustment that allows the leg to fit snugly behind the ear on each side with the lens in the correct fore and aft position. Some embodiments of the present invention have both features present, while other embodiments have only one or the other feature.

Abstract: A headphone cushion includes a body formed of a partially reticulated polymeric foam and including a front surface configured to engage or surround an ear or head of a user, side surfaces, and a rear surface. The headphone cushion further includes a layer of high-density polymer material extending over at least a portion of the body.

Abstract: A helmet is provided. The helmet includes a helmet shell and a mounting system laterally positioned on the helmet shell. The helmet further includes a visor removably and pivotally connected to the mounting system, the visor being movable between lowered and raised positions. Finally, the helmet includes a peak removably connected to the mounting system, the mounting system being operable to disengage the visor and the peak upon manual operation thereof. A mounting system for customizing a helmet is also provided. Finally, a method of configuring the helmet is provided.

Abstract: A device is provided. The device includes a base ophthalmic optic, a changeable tint element disposed over the base ophthalmic element, and a transparent heating element adapted to heat the changeable tint element. The transparent heating element is preferably adapted to heat the entire area of the changeable tint element.

Abstract: An earphone cushion includes a body formed of a partially reticulated polymeric foam and including a front surface configured to engage or surround the ear of a user, and a rear surface, a snap ring at least partially embedded in and integrally formed with the body and including a periphery configured to engage one or more retention elements of an earcup of a headphone, and a non-porous film on the front surface of the body.

Abstract: A goggles system includes an inner frame dimensioned and contoured for positioning against a wearer's face with a plurality of interchangeable lens assemblies, where each lens assembly is removably attachable to the inner frame by an engagement mechanism that includes at least one tongue and groove attachment and at least one magnetic attachment. The lens(es) of each interchangeable lens assembly may be the same as or different from each other.

Abstract: A tear-off capture system includes an eye protector with a base lens. The eye protector has a retention mechanism mounted on one side, and a support mechanism that supports the eye protector on the head of a wearer. A two-tabbed stack of laminated tear-off lenses mounts to the eye protector via an adhesive. The stack mounts so that the first tab of the stack aligns with the first side of the eye protector and the second tab engages with the retention mechanism. Via the second tab and the retention mechanism, released tear-off layers are directed toward the second side of the eye protector away from the base lens. A capturer helps hold the initially released tear-off layer to the eye protector. An exposed tacky surface on each released tear-off helps hold the subsequently removed tear-off layers.

Abstract: A helmet contains a convex, hard outer shell, a concave, impact-dissipating inner layer, a shield, and a shield cover. The concave, impact-dissipating inner layer is fitted to the convex, hard outer shell and contains a front portion having a shield indentation, a back portion, a top portion a right side portion, and a left side portion. The left side portion is opposite the right side portion. The shield is pivotably attached to the helmet via a fulcrum and pivots about the fulcrum. The shield also partially occludes the shield indentation. The shield cover is fixably attached to the helmet and at least partially occludes the front portion. The shield cover also at least partially occludes the shield.

Abstract: An elongated guide that is removably attachable to a hardhat and a visor that is removably mountable to the elongated guide.

Abstract: A multi-pane, multi-geometry eye-shield adapted to be installed into a frame of an eye-shield, such as a goggle for protecting user's eyes, comprising a spherical anterior outer eye-shield member, a cylindrical posterior inner eye-shield member, an irregular-shaped gasket member between the anterior and posterior eye-shield members forming a water-tight and air-tight semi-annular space therebetween. The posterior cylindrical inner eye-shield member may further be adapted for heating to reduce condensation comprising a thin-film, electrically conductive heating element, such as Indium Tin Oxide (ITO), and electrical contact members to connect the thin-film heating element to a power source.

Abstract: A head-mounted ergonomic device for users of multifocal lens eyeglasses that supports the multifocal lens eyeglass frames and allows the user to achieve optimal lens power by manually adjusting the device to alter the level and/or angle of the multifocal lens eyeglass frames.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for systems and methods to provide an eye protection device with an extended vertical view. An eye protection device includes a frame having an outer surface that is oriented away from a user's face and an inner surface that is oriented towards the user's face. The frame includes left and right temples configured to secure the eye protection device to the user and a central raised portion disposed between a left portion and a right portion of a top portion of the frame. The central raised portion extends vertically above a substantially continuous profile of the left and right portions to provide an extended vertical view.

Abstract: An apparatus for covering a left eye and a right eye of a human, includes: a first eye piece configured for covering a left eye of a human; and a second eye piece configured for covering a right eye of the human; wherein the first eye piece and the second eye piece are configured for preventing transmission of visible light; and wherein at least one of the first eye piece and the second eye piece comprises a region that is transparent for electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength range outside a visible range.

Abstract: A clip for securing a strap of a pair of swimming goggles includes: a body formed from a metal material. The body includes: a top edge, a bottom edge, and longitudinally opposite ends; a plurality of partitions arranged between the ends which connect the top edge to the bottom edge; a plurality of holes defined by the top edge, the bottom edge, the ends, and the partitions; a first strap-receiving slot positioned at a first one of the longitudinally opposite ends and a second strap-receiving slot positioned at a second one of the longitudinally opposite ends; and an indicia-bearing area extending from the top edge of the body and configured to receive an indicia thereon.

Abstract: Goggles include a frame, a lens and a pair of left and right belt arms. On the frame a first stop hole is provided each left and right of a middle of each of an upper frame and a lower frame of the frame. The lens has an upper side and a lower side each of which is provided with a second stop hole at a position corresponding to each first stop hole in the frame. Each of the pair of left and right belt arms has bifurcated portions, and each end of the bifurcated portions is provided with a lock mechanism. The frame and the lens are placed on each other and the respective first and second stop holes are aligned. By the mechanisms of the belt arms, the first and second stop holes are brought into either a lock state to secure the frame, the lens and the pair of left and right belt arms, or an unlock state where the lock state is released to separate them.

Abstract: At least certain embodiments describe an apparatus comprising a flip-to-wear eye shield designed for compact storage and ease of use, the eye shield dispensed in a compact, easy-to-assemble configuration, the eye shield including a protective lens and a frame coupled with the protective lens by one or more hinges, the one or more hinges configured to allow the protective lens to pivot with respect to the frame from a first substantially flat position to a second position assembled and ready for use.

Abstract: An eye protection device a first covering sheet, a protection sheet, and a second covering sheet. The first covering sheet has a first supporting edge with a containment slot and a first opening disposed on the first supporting edge. The protection sheet is disposed in the containment slot and has a non-transparent sheet and an axial aperture provided in the sheet. The second covering sheet has a second supporting edge and a second opening provided on the second supporting edge. The second supporting edge overlaps the first supporting edge, and the first and second supporting edges sandwich the protection sheet in the containment slot.

Abstract: Eyewear, such as a goggle, is provided that can include an anterior module (such as a lens support) and an interchangeable posterior module (such as a faceplate). The anterior module can be adapted to support at least one lens in a wearer's field of view. The posterior module can be adapted to fit against a contour of the wearer's face and can be selectively interchangeable with the anterior module to modify at least one physical characteristic of the eyewear. In some embodiments, the anterior and posterior modules can be coupled by a suspension assembly in order to allow articulation of the posterior module relative to the anterior module for evenly distributing forces against the wearer's face. Further, the anterior module can be rigid for maintaining the lens in an optically-desirable orientation. Furthermore, the goggle can comprise an interchangeable lens mechanism to facilitate interchanging of lenses in the goggle.

Abstract: Eyewear, such as a goggle, is provided that can include an anterior module (such as a lens support) and an interchangeable posterior module (such as a faceplate). The anterior module can be adapted to support at least one lens in a wearer's field of view. The posterior module can be adapted to fit against a contour of the wearer's face and can be selectively interchangeable with the anterior module to modify at least one physical characteristic of the eyewear. In some embodiments, the anterior and posterior modules can be coupled by a suspension assembly in order to allow articulation of the posterior module relative to the anterior module for evenly distributing forces against the wearer's face. Further, the anterior module can be rigid for maintaining the lens in an optically-desirable orientation. Furthermore, the goggle can comprise an interchangeable lens mechanism to facilitate interchanging of lenses in the goggle.

Abstract: Swimming goggles includes left and right frames integrally formed together, a connecting element for interconnecting the left and right frames, protection pads, lenses installed in the left and right frames, buckles integrally formed on side portions of the left and right frames, and a head strap being movably connected with the buckles. Each of the buckles has a main body which is disposed on and integrally formed with the corresponding side portion of the left/right frame. More specifically, the buckles are capable of forming a part of the lenses, or a part of the left and right frames. Additionally, the main body is defined with a through hole for simplifying the structure of the swimming goggles and for making assembly of the swimming goggles less difficult, and further for efficiently reducing a cost for assembly of the swimming goggles.

Abstract: Examples of strap attachment systems and goggles including same are described. Goggles according to the present examples may include a lens, a strap connector attached to the lens, and a strap including an attachment portion configured to be removably coupled to the strap connector. The strap connector may be fixedly or removably attached to the lens, and in certain examples the strap connector is pivotally coupled to the lens. A strap connector according to some examples herein includes a first molded body including a passage and a second molded body including a post, the passage configured to engage the post when inserted into the passage to secure the connector to the lens.

Abstract: A goggle having a removable noseguard, comprising a flexible goggle frame having a nose region that extends over the bridge of the user's nose, the goggle frame comprising an engagement region that extends from the front of the goggle frame and having a plurality of locking tabs, and a flexible noseguard comprising a channel to receive the engagement region to position the noseguard on the frame and a plurality of notches sized and positioned to receive the plurality of locking tabs to firmly attach the noseguard to the goggle frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to goggles, preferably extra-orbital goggles, having an outer surface defined by a pair of lens portions each having an upper and a lower peripheral wall. The upper and lower peripheral walls extend to an upper and lower peripheral edge respectively which, in use, are in contact with the wearers face. The outer surface defined by the upper peripheral walls is convex. This contributes to a goggle outer surface which is a smooth curve.

Abstract: Eyewear is disclosed that can have multiple ventilation states providing different amounts of ventilation through the eyewear. The eyewear can include a lens and a frame. In some embodiments, the lens can be movable with respect to the frame to provide the multiple ventilation states. In some embodiments, the eyewear can include a gasket that removably attaches to the frame. In some embodiments, the gasket can be movable with respect to the frame to provide the multiple ventilation states.

Abstract: Swimming goggles of the present invention allow a swimmer to see the end of the pool without moving their head while swimming in backstroke. Using a light reflector, a swimmer can view through a backstroke viewing window to view along the backstroke moving direction. Preferred embodiments of the present invention reduce the chance for injury while helping backstroke swimming efficiency.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sport goggle that includes a latching mechanism for a user to quickly release a lens from a frame without tools. The lens is released from the frame by pressing a button surface which bends a spring member in the frame unlocking the lens.

Abstract: A protective eyewear includes a frame, a lens supported on the frame, and an air delivery system including a nozzle adjacent to an outer surface of the lens. The nozzle conforms to the contour of the lens and is configured and arranged to direct a high-speed flat, laminar airflow over the outer surface of the lens whereby the airflow reduces the impact and collection of airborne contaminants on the outer surface of the lens.

Abstract: An air flow eye protection device includes eye protection goggles having a frame with a plurality of air jets for expelling air in a first direction, temples for securing the frame to a users head, a connector for receiving air from an external device, and an air channel for transporting the received air to the air jets. An air flow eye protection system includes the eye protection goggles that are in communication with an air supply hose and an air supply device.

Abstract: At least certain embodiments describe an apparatus comprising a flip-to-wear eye shield designed for compact storage and ease of use, the eye shield dispensed in a compact, easy-to-assemble configuration, the eye shield including a protective lens and a frame coupled with the protective lens by one or more hinges, the one or more hinges configured to allow the protective lens to pivot with respect to the frame from a first substantially flat position to a second position assembled and ready for use.

Abstract: Swimming goggles includes a frame body, lenses, buckles disposed at opposite end portions of the frame body, and a head strap passed through the buckles. The frame body forms shielding portions at outer sides of the frame body. The buckles have bases and operating devices being shielded by the shielding portions. The operating devices are operated through the shielding portions so as to adjust the head strap and prevent a wearer's hair from being snapped and provide a comfort wearing.

Abstract: An ergonomic vertical redirection vision system comprises glasses or goggles with lenses modified to include a fresnel prism that vertically redirects light. The curved fresnel prism is a novel curved refractive element with unique advantages compared to a flat fresnel prism. The curved fresnel prism may be achromatized by the addition of an appropriate diffractive surface thereby creating a hybrid achromat or diffractive/refractive optical element (DROE). Looking through the modified eyewear will redirect the user's visual field up or down, depending on the configuration. Upward vision redirection improves ergonomics and aerodynamics for several sports including bicycle riding, swimming, downhill ski racing, and motorcycle racing. Downward vision redirection improves the ergonomics of reading a book, working on a laptop or pad computer, or taking notes in a class.

Abstract: A goggle is disclosed that includes a frame having an opening with a top, a bottom, and opposite sides. A lens may be selectively removable from the opening even when the goggle is worn by an individual. To enable the removal of the lens, the lens may form a magnetic latch with at least one of the top, bottom, or opposite sides of the opening during insertion and removal. The frame may also include an overhang constructed and adapted to promote a pivoting movement of the magnetic latch and positioned over the magnetic latch.

Abstract: This invention relates to a simple and handy snow goggles in which an elastic face-fitting part is attached to the rear side face of a lens along the periphery. Both sides of the lens are extended outward to form extension portions on which slots are provided for assembly with gaskets. A strap is linked between the two gaskets. In this manner, a simple and handy snow goggles with frameless structure and easiness for lens replacement can be obtained.

Abstract: Safety glasses verification methods and devices are described herein. One method in accordance with the present disclosure includes capturing an RGB image of an individual, capturing an infrared (IR) image of the individual, and verifying safety glasses are being worn by the individual based on the RGB image and the IR image.

Abstract: Protective glasses include a brace bar, arms attached to both ends of the brace bar, and a lens wherein a central upper part of the lens is fixedly attached to a center part of the brace bar. A canopy part having a shape corresponding to the face of a wearer protrudes from the peripheral edge of the lens. The lens is designed so as not to deform even if the wearer has a large head, and thus the gap between the canopy part and the face of the wearer does not increase. Therefore, the eyes of the wearer can be protected while ingress of matter such as pollen and dust is effectively prevented. In addition, since the angle of the optical axis does not change, images seen through the lens are not distorted.

Abstract: A swimming mask including an elastic skirt of which a rear peripheral region is partially provided with regions having an elastic stretchability higher than that of the remaining regions to ensure the elastic skirt to be kept in close contact with the wearer's facial surface. A rear peripheral portion 19 of an elastic skirt 13 includes an upper covering region 25, a lower covering region 26 and lateral covering regions 27, 28 wherein at least one of the upper covering region 25 and the lateral covering regions 27, 28 is formed with a pair of high elastically stretchable regions 31, 32, 33, 34 adapted to be more easily elastically stretched and contracted in a circumferential direction than a remaining region in the rear peripheral portion 19.

Abstract: Goggles include a body having a lens. A front face of the lens includes two side view sections corresponding to two eyes of a wearer and a central section corresponding to a nose of the wearer. At least one protrusion is formed on the central section and protrudes from the front face of the lens. A transparent film has a width larger than a width of the lens in a width direction. The transparent film is mounted to the front face of the lens and extends over the side view sections and the central section of the lens, with a distal end of the at least one protrusion abutting the transparent film. An actuating device is mounted to the body and coupled to the transparent film. The actuating device is operable to move the transparent film relative to the lens in the width direction.

Abstract: A combination goggle includes a goggle frame, a lens, and two binding cords for fastening the lens to the goggle frame. The goggle frame includes a positioning groove located in each of two sides thereof. The lens includes an inner surface abutting against an outer face of the goggle frame. The binding cords are bilaterally arranged on the lens, and each binding cord includes first and second ends respectively affixed to the lens and a middle section detachably fastened to one of the positioning grooves of the goggle frame.

Abstract: A combination headgear and eyewear system including eyewear that magnetically attaches to the headgear. A magnetic ball and disc joint allows the eyewear to pivot on the headgear and into a position wherein the eyewear rests upon a user's face. Adjustable temples allow the eyewear to be configured so to accommodate a large range of head sizes.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to an aquatic goggle for swimming, diving, or the like having a first eyepiece and a second eyepiece where the first eyepiece has a first strap hole and a second eyepiece has a second strap hole, a strap having a first side strap, a second side strap, and a loop having an upper strap with a first end and a second end, a lower strap with a first end and a second end, and at least one support member for preventing the loop from adjusting position.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the present invention relates to headwear (1). The headwear comprises a frame (3) mountable on a user's head, and an imaging device (9). The imaging device (9) has a first field of view defining a portion of the surrounding environment of which an image may be captured, and the item of headwear includes means (15) for providing a visual indicator of said first field of view to thereby provide a user wearing said headwear with a visual indication of the portion of the surrounding environment of which an image may be captured with said imaging device. The headwear may comprise a substantially transparent viewing portion (5) supported by the frame so as to be located in front of the user's eyes when the headwear (1) is worn by the user, and in another embodiment headwear is disclosed that is configurable to implement limited zoom functionality. In yet another embodiment an imaging system including the headwear is disclosed.

Abstract: An eye cover for use in an aquatic environment is provided. In certain embodiments, the eye cover comprises an elastic headband configured to be worn around a wearer's head and configured in use to cover or surround the wearer's eyes. The elastic headband can be configured to provide an at least water-resistant seal around the wearer's eyes. At least one eye chamber disposed on a surface of the headband that in use faces the wearer's eyes can further be provided. The at least one eye chamber permit the wearer's eyes to remain open when the headband covers the wearer's eyes. The at least one eye chamber comprises a flange extending from the headband, wherein the flange is configured to provide at least a water-resistant seal around the wearer's eye.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a braided goggle strap for use with a pair of swimming goggles. The braided goggle strap includes a plurality of resilient bands that are braided together to form a flat, braided goggle strap having superior mechanical properties that provides even stress distribution and minimal sinusoidal stress when worn by a user. The composite reinforcement of the braided goggle strap also provides added comfort. The braided goggle strap includes a spring-biased fastener for adjustably attaching the braided strap onto a user's head, is easily attachable to a pair of swimming goggles by simply threading the braided strap through apertures provided on the goggles, and comes in a variety of different colors.

Abstract: A protective eyewear apparatus including a base substantially oval in shape, an upper bar connected to the base, a lower bar connected to the base, and a main support bar connected to the upper bar and the lower bar. Another embodiment includes two eyepieces attached by a flexible bridge member, in which an eyepiece comprises a base generally oval in shape and defining an opening, and an upper and lower bar spanning the opening and connected to the base.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a suite of innovations that reduce the coefficient of drag of a bicycle rider. The innovations include aerodynamically shaped bicycle riding shoes, an inflatable body fairing worn on the bicyclist's chest area that directly reduces the coefficient of drag of the bicyclist's torso while in an aerodynamically efficient riding position, and a riding goggle and a portable imaging system that reduce the coefficient of drag of a bicycle rider by allowing the athlete to assume and maintain a more aerodynamically efficient riding position.