Abstract: An improvement of current lens roll-off systems is provided. The improvement embodies a goggle module operatively associated with a remote module by way of a wireless signal transmitted by a user engaging a remote button of the remote module, wherein the remote module may be removably connected along handlebars of the vehicle. The goggle module has an upper arm and lower arm, wherein the upper arm confirms the presence of the supply canister of the lens roll-off system, and wherein the lower arm engages a pull cord of the lens roll-off systems. The wireless signal urges the pull cord by way of the lower arm, thereby the rider can automatically operate the lens roll-off system hands-free.

Abstract: Goggles and eyewear with various features may be described herein. Such goggles and eyewear may include lenses that allow for the installation of larger roll-off films, adjustable nose sections to increase comfort of a wearer, sweat management systems that include a permeable gasket and a gutter, lens attachment systems, and co-molded frames of multiple different materials.

Abstract: A mud shield configured to attach to a goggle frame or an adaptor to a goggle frame is disclosed. The mud shield may include a shield body configured to be disposed over at least a portion of a goggle. The mud shield may be configured such that mud, water, or other debris may roll off of the mud shield over the front of the film, preventing the mud, water, or other debris from being smeared between a goggle lens and a film disposed on the goggle lens.

Abstract: An Off-Road Rolling Film Vision System has a Controller Module (200), a Takeup Module (300), and a Rollout Module (400). The Controller Module (200) remotely controls a Motor (325) in the Takeup Module (300) with a Command Input (205) that has at least one Button to accept a knuckle bump for controlling a Motor (325) in the Takeup Module (300) when the Controller Module (200) is attached to a handlebar of an off-road vehicle. The Takeup Module (300) has a Motor Compartment (305), a Takeup Spool Compartment (310), a Takeup Spool Gear Compartment (315), a Takeup Film Window (320), a Motor (325), a Motor Gearbox (330), and at least one Takeup Spool Gear (340). The Takeup Module (300) may have a Takeup Spool Window (350) to provide a view of a Takeup Spool (345) within the Takeup Module (300).

Abstract: Eyewear, such as a goggle, is provided that can include an anterior module and an interchangeable posterior module. 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. The goggle can comprise a roll-off system or tear-off system.

Abstract: Disclosed is an Off-Road Rolling Film Vision System comprising a Controller Module (200), a Takeup Module (300), and a Rollout Module (400). The Controller Module (200) comprises a Command Input (205), a Controller Process Module (210), a Command Transmitter (215), and a Power Supply (220). The Controller Module (200) is configured to remotely control a Motor (325) in the Takeup Module (300). The Command Input (205) comprises at least one Button configured to accept a knuckle bump for controlling a Motor (325) in the Takeup Module (300) when the Controller Module (200) is attached to a handlebar of an off-road vehicle. The at least one Button configured to accept a knuckle bump may be configured to be adjacent to a user's metacarpophalangeal index finger joint. The at least one Button configured to accept a knuckle bump may be configured to be adjacent to a user's metacarpophalangeal thumb joint.

Abstract: A pair of swim goggles include a connecting frame being assembled with a left lens frame and a right lens frame and a head strap, characterized in that the left and the right lens frames respectively have a lens and a frame body, an upper side and a lower side of the frame body respectively provided with a track thereon, the connecting frame including a first rib and a second rib spaced apart from each other and respectively defining a connection part thereon for being detachably coupled with the respective track, whereby the left and the right lens frames are detachably and separately assembled with the respective first rib and second rib and therefore are slidable with respect to the first and the second ribs though the track.

Abstract: Disclosed is an Off-Road Rolling Film Vision System comprising a Controller Module (200), a Takeup Module (300), and a Rollout Module (400). The Controller Module (200) comprises a Command Input (205), a Controller Process Module (210), a Command Transmitter (215), and a Power Supply (220). The Controller Module (200) is configured to remotely control a Motor (325) in the Takeup Module (300). The Command Input (205) comprises at least one Button configured to accept a knuckle bump for controlling a Motor (325) in the Takeup Module (300) when the Controller Module (200) is attached to a handlebar of an off-road vehicle. The at least one Button configured to accept a knuckle bump may be configured to be adjacent to a user's metacarpophalangeal index finger joint. The at least one Button configured to accept a knuckle bump may be configured to be adjacent to a user's metacarpophalangeal thumb joint.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are industrial goggles. The goggles include a main body having protective glass and formed to correspond to a curvature of a face. A cover is hinged to one side of the front of the main body. A film unwinding roll has a film thereon. An unwinding-roll holding part vertically holds the film unwinding roll on one side of the main body and includes a stationary locking step, a movable locking step, and an elastic spring. A film winding shaft is provided vertically on the other side of the main body to wind the film from the film unwinding roll. A film feeding lever is coupled to the film winding shaft in a gear coupling manner and hinged to the main body. A ratchet means prevents the film feeding lever from rotating in a reverse direction. An elastic support member supports the main body against the face.

Abstract: Helmets and methods for manufacturing a helmet are described. An example helmet includes an upper helmet component having a shell and a shock absorbing liner and further having a lower helmet component having a shell and a shock absorbing liner. The shock absorbing liner of the lower helmet component has an angled interface portion to which the upper helmet component is attached. A vent sill is attached to the shock absorbing liner of the upper helmet component and a vent shutter is slidably attached to the vent sill. An example method include forming a first in-mold component having a shell and shock absorbing liner and forming a second in-mold component having a shell and shock absorbing liner, the shock absorbing liner having a seamless headform. After a vent shutter assembly is attached to the first in-mold component the second in-mold component is attached to the first in-mold component.

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: A swimming goggle having connector members which are formed by a material which is flexible, elastically deformable and has rigidity as well as hardness higher than those of the head strap where each of the eye cups is formed on its laterally outer portion with a sloped guide depression and a stopper extending in the vertical direction so as to straddle the guide depression, and the connector member has a front end segment adapted to be connected the eye cup and a rear end segment adapted to be connected with the head strap wherein the front end segment is formed with a latching detent adapted to be engaged with the stopper while the rear end segment is formed with an insertion hole through which the head strap is inserted so that the connector member is inserted with its rear end segment ahead into a gap between the guide depression and the stopper until the latching detent is engaged with the stopper to connect the connector member to the eye cup in a detachable manner.

Abstract: A goggle is disclosed having a frame with upper and lower frame portions with the upper frame portion being substantially more rigid than the lower frame portion. A fastener secures the upper perimeter of a lens to the upper frame portion. The lower portion includes slots receiving tabs extending from opposing sides of a notch in the lens for receiving the wearer's nose. The fastener includes an elongate member insertable within a slot formed in the lens and rotatable to a crosswise position hindering removal of the elongate member from the slot.

Abstract: A face and eye covering device includes a face cover configured for covering the nose and mouth of a wearer. The face cover is air permeable to allow the passage of air therethrough to facilitate breathing when worn over the wearer's nose or mouth. An eye shield is coupled to the face cover. The eye shield includes a lens and a lens protector releasably coupled to the lens. At least a portion of the lens and lens protector are transparent to allow visual perception therethrough.

Abstract: The present invention relates to goggles with lens protection film include: film adapted to cover the front surfaces of lenses; a film supply part adapted to be coupled to one side of the goggles so as to unroll the film toward the front of the lenses in a state of winding the film thereinto; a film return part adapted to be coupled to the other side of the goggles so as to roll the film unrolled to the front of the lenses thereinto; a drive part adapted to be coupled to the film return part so as to generate power to automatically roll the film; and a manipulating part adapted to be connected to the drive part with wire or without wire so as to remotely control an operation of the drive part.

Abstract: The goggles of the invention utilize a substantially rigid frame with separate top and bottom individually rotatable elements, namely an upper browbar and a lower nosepiece, that firmly capture the lens from above and below. The lens is further secured to the frame by projections on each of the browbar and nosepiece which fit through apertures in the lens. At the top, a post which projects forwardly from the frame is received in the well of the browbar by snap-fit engagement. At the bottom, a prong on the rotatable nosepiece passes through a bottom aperture of the lens and is received in a recess of a bottom portion of the frame by snap-fit engagement. The apertures and cooperating projections are preferably located along the center of a one-piece lens. Thus, the rotatable browbar and nosepiece capture the lens top and bottom by edgewise compression and hold the lens front-to-back.

Abstract: A face mask for use with Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) diving equipment which forms a sealed enclosure about the user's eyes and nose but not the mouth has a frame with sides and a clear viewing port and a means to introduce air flow into the enclosure. The flow of air into the enclosure is metered by a metering device which may be an orifice or a manually operated valve or an automated valve using a timer or sensors which monitor and respond to conditions such as heat and humidity. The metering device may be controlled by a control means. When the control means is activated, pressurized air flows into the enclosure. In one embodiment, air flow is directed against the inner surface of the viewing port to remove moisture and heat which may cause the viewing port to fog. The mask may be equipped with a relief valve to allow incoming pressurized air flow to force trapped liquid out of the enclosure.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing debris from a transparent film across a permanent lens. The apparatus includes a transparent film perforated at predetermined intervals along the length of the film, a canister for holding the transparent film, the canister being adapted for placement adjacent one side of the lens, and a film engagement means for engaging a free end of the transparent film. The engagement means is adapted for placement adjacent an opposite side of the permanent lens, thereby allowing the transparent film to extend substantially across the permanent lens, wherein the transparent film is partially supported in position by lying flush against the permanent lens.

Abstract: A face and eye covering device includes a face cover configured for covering the nose and mouth of a wearer. The face cover is air permeable to allow the passage of air therethrough to facilitate breathing when worn over the wearer's nose or mouth. An eye shield is coupled to the face cover. The eye shield includes a lens and a lens protector releasably coupled to the lens. At least a portion of the lens and lens protector are transparent to allow visual perception therethrough.

Abstract: A new concept in cranial protection, is a device of individual protection with the purpose of protect the user's head against impact and decelerations. The Cephalic Protection Cell must be used with the objective of avoid direct injuries caused by impact and resting and, at the same time, improving the amount of time in which a contact strength is applied to the head, preventing, this way, localized injuries (by impact) or spreaded injuries (by deceleration) in the brain and in other internal structures of the cranium, and also regarding its hability to preserve the cervical spine, thanks to its less mass.

Abstract: The goggles of the invention utilize a substantially rigid frame with separate top and bottom individually rotatable elements, namely an upper browbar and a lower nosepiece, that firmly capture the lens from above and below. The lens is further secured to the frame by projections on each of the browbar and nosepiece which fit through apertures in the lens. At the top, a post which projects forwardly from the frame is received in the well of the browbar by snap-fit engagement. At the bottom, a prong on the rotatable nosepiece passes through a bottom aperture of the lens and is received in a recess of a bottom portion of the frame by snap-fit engagement. The apertures and cooperating projections are preferably located along the center of a one-piece lens. Thus, the rotatable browbar and nosepiece capture the lens top and bottom by edgewise compression and hold the lens front-to-back.

Abstract: A projection 1 mounted onto, or produced as an integral part of a roll holder cover 3 which is part of eye safety wear (goggles) suitable for use in motocross and other activities, which enables the use of both rip off sheets and roll on strips on a single set of goggles in a single use. Two roll holder covers are mounted to each side of the goggles. Each projection has an upstanding tab 18 for receipt of a rip off sheet which spans the corresponding two projections.

Abstract: A motorcycle helmet face shield is cleaned by a unit that is mounted on a visor that can be releasably attached to the helmet. The unit includes rollers that are slidably mounted on the visor in a groove defined in the visor.

Abstract: A swim mask having a buckle that slides in a curved groove in the mask frame. The buckle has a virtual pivot point that is much farther forward than any prior art swivel mask buckle. In fact, the virtual pivot point could be infinitely in front of the mask if the groove were straight. The embodiment shown has a pivot point that is slightly in front of the mask lens. The preferred embodiment is also extremely simple to manufacture and assemble. It also has a means for being easily locked into any of several positions by the user. It is also aesthetically pleasing and allows easy strap adjustment. The preferred embodiment also has a means to attach to the mask frame such that it is extremely secure and cannot be accidentally detached and it also has only three components per buckle.

Abstract: The invention is directed towards an apparatus for mounting and retaining a protective film that shields the surface of protective lens from vision-impairing accumulations of dust, mud, or other opaque materials. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a film retaining apparatus for use with a goggle with a renewable protective surface that offers increased film interchangeability. In one embodiment, the apparatus is comprised of spool for retaining the protective film having a spool end that is adapted to engage a film advancing mechanism in a first group of goggles, and an opposing spool end adapted to engage a film advancing mechanism in a second group of goggles. In another embodiment, the spool ends are removably coupled to a center cylindrical spool portion that retains the film to advantageously permit various engagement configurations to be used.

Abstract: A motorcycle goggle includes a supply magazine and a take-up magazine mounted to opposite sides of a goggle frame and contain a transparent film which moves across the outer surface of a main lens to protect the main lens from mud or external matter. The main lens includes a plurality of projections attached to the lens to raise the transparent film off the main lens surface. The projections can be formed by transparent ink droplets which are printed by a silk screen process onto the outer surface of the main lens, and consist in one form of two types of ink forming each raised ink droplet.

Abstract: A diving mask fog wiping device and method which allows fog on the inside of the viewing face plate to be wiped by a slave unit which is magnetically coupled to a master unit on the opposite side of said viewing face plate. Further, the slave unit is magnetically coupled to a resting unit which keeps it out of the line of sight and near the surface of the viewing face plate while it is not being used for wiping. A porous and nonabrasive surface on the slave unit may be soaked in an antifog agent, allowing the agent to be applied and re-applied every time fog is wiped.

Abstract: An optical protective screen for improved visibility is provided including an electric motor for moving a transparent sheet or film in a transport direction, which sheet or film is disposed in a field of vision of an optical apparatus or human observer. A cleaning mechanism formed from brushes or squeegees or the like, which are oriented generally transversely to the transport direction of the sheet or film are, disposed on at least one side of the field of vision and are applied against said sheet or film to clean it.

Abstract: An automatic remotely-controlled film-advancing system clipped onto goggles for continual clear vision through the goggles by a driver of a motorcycle or an all terrain vehicle. The film is advanced from a supply canister to a take-up canister over the goggles by a motor, responsive to a receiving control box receiving signals from a remote transmitter element located on a vehicle handlebar, and manually controlled by a push button.

Abstract: A disposable vision clearing device for painting or the like that is formed from three basic components: a flat die cut card stock paper housing blank, a flat die cut card stock paper interior assembly blank and a transparent sheet of film having its one end mounted on a supply roll and its other end mounted on a take-up reel. These basic components are assembled together in a predetermined manner and tab members on the respective paper blank members have adhesive applied to them and two important assembled structures are formed. They are the top and bottom tracks along which the respective top and bottom edges of the sheet of film can travel as it advances across the aligned cutout window portions. Other important assembled structures are the sealed enclosure for the supply roll and the sealed enclosure for the take-up reel.

Abstract: A helmet which is characterized by a rounded top and a shaped cowl provided with two sets of spaced slots defined by three tracks spanning an open lens window for receiving a transparent lens slidably mounted in an outside set of parallel slots and an optional tinted lens mounted in an inside set of parallel slots, for closing the lens window. In a preferred embodiment the transparent lens is a tear-away lens connected at a perforated interface to the next one of several additional lenses wound in end-to-end relationship in a roll, which roll is located inside a canister attached to the cowl of the helmet. Each transparent lens on the roll is individually, selectively and sequentially extended through a feed opening in the canister and through the parallel outside lens slots to a track lip projecting from the opposite side of the cowl, when the preceding lens is so damaged or coated as to adversely affect visibility and is slidably removed from the lens tracks.

Abstract: An auxiliary shielding device has a visor and an apparatus for mounting the visor to a shield of a safety helmet. The visor is approximately one-half the longitudinal height of the shield and is tinted to provide eye protection from the sun. The apparatus for mounting includes a pair of shield mounts fixed to distal ends of the shield and a pair of visor mounts fixed to distal ends of the visor. Each shield mount has a track formed therein, and each visor mount has a mechanism which links the visor mount with a corresponding shield mount, rendering the visor longitudinally slidable and anchorable across the shield.

Abstract: An upstanding helmet window panel has a pressurized fluid manifold extending along the upper margin of the window panel including longitudinally spaced spray jet outlet structure for spray discharging fluid from the manifold onto the upper margin of the window panel at an acute angle relatively thereto. A combination of cleaning liquid (water) and gas (air) is supplied to the manifold under pressure and the water and air are discharged from the jet outlet structures in a pulsating manner with the pulsating discharges of water serving to increase the cleaning action on the window panel and forming a layer of water flowing over the panel and the pulsating discharges of air serving to form a curtain of air over the layer of water on the window to smooth out and maintain a generally constant thickness of the water layer and thus increase visibility therethrough.

Abstract: A face mask which is characterized by a soft rubber or plastic cowl provided with a track insert having pair of tracks spanning an open lens window for receiving a transparent lens slidably mounted in the tracks and closing the lens window. In a preferred embodiment, the lens is a tear-away lens connected at a perforated interface to the next one of several additional lenses wound in end-to-end relationship in a roll, which roll is located inside a canister attached to the track insert of the face mask. Each lens is individually, selectively and sequentially extended through a slot in the canister and through the parallel lens tracks to a track lip projecting from the opposite side of the track insert, when the preceding lens is damaged or coated so as to adversely affect visibility and is removed from the lens tracks.

Abstract: A helmet device including a helmet body having an open front portion and a shielding mechanism attached to the helmet body so as to substantially shield such front portion of the helmet body. The shielding mechanism includes a see-through member permitting an outside view therethrough and a wiper mechanism for wiping the outer surface of the see-through member. The helmet device eliminates any need for manually wiping away raindrops or the like adhering to the outer surface of the see-through member, even when the helmet device is used in the rain or like conditions.

Abstract: A disposable protective film accessory for use with a hood assembly including an optically transparent lens panel. The accessory includes an elongated sheet of thin, flexible transparent film having a length many times the length of the lens panel and a width which is at least a substantial portion of the width of the lens panel. The sheet of film is tightly rolled about an axis normal to the length thereof. The roll of film is loosely contained in a housing comprising an open sided cavity which is mounted on the exterior surface of the lens panel at one end thereof with the open side of the cavity against the lens panel. A tensioning bar member is mounted across the other end of the lens panel in contact with the exterior surface thereof. The free end of the protective film is pulled out of the cavity between the housing and the lens panel, across the exterior surface of the lens panel and between the lens panel and the tensioning bar member.

Abstract: Apparatus for providing a removable surface for protecting the lens of a viewing device such as a goggle. The apparatus includes a supply magazine for holding a protective film and a take-up magazine for receiving and holding spent film. The magazines are mounted oppositely and in spaced relation adjacent the lens to be protected. A film advance mechanism is provided for advancing the film from the supply magazine across the lens to a take-up magazine and a manual actuator is provided for the advancing mechanism.

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: Apparatus for providing a removable surface for protecting the lens of a viewing device such as a goggle. The apparatus includes a supply magazine for holding a protective film and a take-up magazine for receiving and holding spent film. The magazines are mounted oppositely and in spaced relation adjacent the lens to be protected. A film advance mechanism is provided for advancing the film from the supply magazine across the lens to a take-up magazine and a manual actuator is provided for the advancing mechanism.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with an improved underwater swimming mask or goggles having a lens with an inner surface, a frame mounting the lens in spaced relationship to a swimmer's eyes and a water-excluding face-fitting skirt peripherally extending from the frame. The improvement comprises wiper means mounted for sweeping movement across a viewing area of the lens and in wiping contact with the lens inner surface, and weight means connected to and displaceable with the wiper means for moving same in response to tilting movements of the mask or goggles when worn by the swimmer during swimming. The tilting movements resulting from the swimmer rotating his head from side to side cause the weight means to be displaced by gravity and to thereby move the wiper means therewith so as to dissipate mist or droplets of water collected on the lens inner surface and to clear the viewing area of the lens.

Abstract: A self-contained air conditioning unit for headwear of substantially any type comprising an electric motor and fan removably secured within a lightweight housing, said motor being secured to an air inlet screen removably securable to the headwear, a power supply holder means supporting suitable power supply means electrically connected with the motor, a switch operably connected with the power supply and motor for selective actuation of the motor and fan, and said fan being selectively operably by the motor for blowing warm or cool air onto the wearer of the headwear.

Abstract: A face mask comprising a head covering, a sealing means for isolating the head covering from the atmosphere when the head covering is worn, an air outlet and inlet section connected to the head covering and wiper means provided at the head covering.

Abstract: The face and head protective hood assembly has a window plate for vision, a movable flexible transparent film over the window plate, payout means for the film, and take-up means for removing soiled film. The payout means consists essentially of an elongated housing with a narrow slot in it faced toward the hood assembly. A free-standing non-rotatable shaft is fixed centrally in the housing. A hollow payout roll of flexible transparent film is mounted for rotation about the non-rotatable shaft. Resilient means on the exterior of the non-rotatable shaft presses against the hollow interior of the payout roll to frictionally resist rotational movement of it.

Abstract: A pair of goggles for protecting the eyes from contamination is provided having a plurality of sliding lenses in a frame so that when the outer most lens becomes dirty it is pushed down into the frame of the goggles leaving a clear view through the remaining lenses. Similarly when the next lens becomes dirty it also slides down leaving the remaining lenses in place, said procedure being repeated until all the movable lenses have been utilized.

Abstract: Washing apparatus for cleaning the lenses of goggles, worn by a motorcyclist during a muddy race, is mounted on the forward portion of a duck bill visor to jet spray cleaning liquid onto the goggles to clear the lenses of mud. An oval tank of cleaning liquid is pressurized with air and supported on the front fork of the cycle, there being a flexible tube extending from the tank, up the sleeve of the rider and thence along the helmet to the jet spray on the visor. A finger actuated control valve and a breakaway are incorporated into the tube.

Abstract: A detachable windshield wiper assembly for a helmet having a front visor consists of a housing which has fastening means cooperable with means on the helmet for detachably securing the housing thereto. The housing has a rear wall, which has the fastening means, contoured to be brought into close engagement with the front wall of the helmet. The housing carries within same an electric motor, gearing drivably connected to the motor, and an oscillatable wiper blade-carrying arm which extends through an opening in the lower portion of the housing. The wiper blade-carrying arm is connected to a pivotable element which is driven by the motor and gearing through an arc determinative of the sweep of the wiper blade.

Abstract: Protection glasses comprise a screen which is at least partially transparent and that has upper and lower substantially horiziontal edges. At least one movable wiping member wipingly engages at least one face of the screen and slidably engages the upper and lower edges of the screen thereby releasably to retain the wiping member in horizontal sliding engagement with the screen. The screen preferably has at least one flange along at least one of its edges to mount the wiping member. The wiping member can be in the form of a single member that embraces the screen to wipe both sides of the screen, or two members slidable on flanges along both edges of the screen. The screen can be integral with the frame of the glasses.

Abstract: A self-contained air conditioning unit for headwear of substantially any type comprising an electric motor and fan removably secured within a lightweight housing, said motor being secured to an air inlet screen removably securable to the headwear, a power supply holder means supporting suitable power supply means electrically connected with the motor, a switch operably connected with the power supply and motor for selective actuation of the motor and fan, and said fan being selectively operably by the motor for blowing warm or cool air onto the wearer of the headwear.

Abstract: In protective coveralls with a head covering with a transparent permanent lens over the face area, a separate removable lens cover attached over the permanent lens which is adapted for very rapid removal in situations when the lens cover is clouded by a foreign material.