Detachable Lens-mounting Patents (Class 2/441)
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Patent number: 10591736Abstract: A Head-Mounted-Display (HMD) has snap rings assembled onto the eyecup assembly. The HMD includes a front body with an outer case and an eyecup assembly. At least a portion of the eyecup assembly is enclosed in the outer case at a rear portion of the front body. The HMD includes a facial interface of a specific shape and dimension to interface with a user's face at the rear portion of the front body. The HMD includes at least one snap ring assembled onto the eyecup assembly with a front portion of the facial interface between the snap ring and the front body to secure the facial interface to the front body.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Facebook Technologies, LLCInventors: Peter Wesley Bristol, Scott Andrew Dallmeyer, Jeffrey P. Mills
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Patent number: 10551623Abstract: Head-mounted displays (HMDs) are being used more and more for entertainment and work while traveling in vehicles. However, the use of an HMD can be risky in the event of a collision if it is not removed from the head in time. This disclosure describes HMDs that are dismantled automatically from the heads of passengers in vehicles. In one embodiment, an HMD includes a display module and a mount that includes a flexible piece and a stiff piece connected by a lock. The mount attaches the display module to a passenger's head while the pieces are connected. Upon receiving an indication of an imminent collision involving the vehicle, the lock disconnects the pieces such that the flexible piece stays on the head shortly after the disconnection, and the stiff piece is removed from the head shortly after the disconnection.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2019Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Facense Ltd.Inventors: Arie Tzvieli, Gil Thieberger, Ari M Frank
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Patent number: 9851588Abstract: An eyewear with a pair of light emitting diodes (LED) matrices is an apparatus that enhances the aesthetic appeal of the eyewear by illuminating different patterns and letterings with the pair of LED matrices. A left lens and a right lens each have an LED matrix, which traverse through and protrude out of their respective lens. Both LED matrices are electronically connected to a programmable microcontroller, which is able to turn on/off each individual LED in order to create the patterns and letterings on the LED matrices. The microphone and VU meter also allows the LED matrices to display patterns and lettering that relate to the music or sounds around the apparatus. Each individual LED for both LED matrices are properly spaced apart from each other so that visibility is not significantly reduced while wearing the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2012Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Inventor: Luis Emilio Lopez-Garcia
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Patent number: 9795513Abstract: Ski goggles for a goggles wearer having: a frame with a first side facing the face and a second side facing away from the face during normal use; a nose bridge for resting on the wearer's nose; a lens having a first surface facing the face and a second surface facing away from the face during normal use; a pad connected to the frame and resting on the face during normal use; a strap holding the goggles on the head during normal use; a coupling arrangement adapted to releasably couple the lens to the frame. The coupling arrangement includes a first coupling point at a nose area of the first side and a second coupling point disposed around at least a portion of a perimeter of the first side. The coupling arrangement includes the nose bridge. The bridge is releasably coupleable to the frame and provides the first coupling point.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Carl Zeiss Vision Italia S.p.A.Inventor: Roberto Padovani
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Patent number: 9204997Abstract: A locking mechanism to prevent unintentional disengagement of a goggle lens from its frame and allowing for easy changes of the lens when required. The locking mechanism employs translatable clips engaged to the frame which translate toward and away from the lens between engaged and disengaged positions. The engaged position locks the lens in place until the user translates the clip to the disengaged position. A post and slot engagement of each clip to the frame maintains them connected to the frame to prevent loss.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Inventors: Roy Paulson, Fernando Mota
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Patent number: 8893314Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Dye Precision, Inc.Inventors: Vic Chen, Yestin Wang
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Patent number: 8845093Abstract: A corrective lens for diving masks is revealed. The corrective lens for diving masks includes a corrective lens body locked on a frame of a diving mask by a locking part. Thus the corrective lens body is stacked over a surface on one side of the lens of the diving mask for improving users' vision. Moreover, the corrective lens body can be rotated horizontally in relative to the surface of the lens of the diving mask for position adjustment and vision correction. Thus the corrective lens for diving masks features on simple structure and convenience of use.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Inventor: Steve Shieh
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Patent number: 8458823Abstract: In a goggle lens interchange system, a goggle frame has a ledge on which a lens is removably placed, wherein the ledge is able to be exposed so that a lens of the goggles is able to be removed from the ledge, and another or replacement lens is able to be placed on the ledge.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Inventor: Pasquale Matera
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Patent number: 8235523Abstract: An eye covering includes an outer frame for surrounding a facial area around a wearer's eyes. The outer frame includes a lens frame that has a first upright wall. The first upright wall is formed with at least one first slot. The eye covering further includes a lens engaged in the lens frame. The lens includes at least one engaging piece that extends rearward to engage the first slot. The eye covering also includes an inner frame having a lining portion that is disposed to line a peripheral portion of the lens and that is disposed between the peripheral portion of the lens and the outer frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2010Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: All-Logic Int. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shun-Tien Yang
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Patent number: 8201278Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles includes two rigid lenses each having an extension. A stub is formed on a front side of each extension, and a button is formed on a distal end of the stub. A frame includes two ring portions receiving the lenses. Each ring portion includes a receptacle extending into an outer side of the ring portion. The outer side of each ring portion includes front and rear walls delimiting the receptacle, and a through-hole extends through the front wall. The extensions of the lens are received in the receptacles. The stub of each lens extends through the through-hole of the outer side of one of the ring portions. The button of each lens is located outside of the frame. A coupling plate is mounted to each lens and has a through-hole through which the stub of one of the lenses extends.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2010Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Inventor: Terry Chou
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Patent number: 8065752Abstract: A diving face mask including a pair of front lenses, a lens frame provided with an outer frame having a pair of lens holders in which the lenses are detachably mounted from front and an inner frame having a pair of annular portions adapted to be detachably snap engaged with an inner peripheral surface of the lens holders, a tubular facial skirt extending rearward from the lens frame, and a strap adapted to be put around the wearer's head. The inner frame includes a pair of the integral annular portions and is formed with a space into which a connector member prepared separately of the inner frame is detachably fitted.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2008Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Tabata Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yuji Kuroda
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Patent number: 7866812Abstract: An optical insert is disclosed for use in a pair of goggles, behind a facemask, or behind other eyewear. The insert is held in place by forces from the goggles, facemask, or other eyewear. These forces include forces directed generally inward against the left and right ends of the insert and a force directed backward against a middle portion of the insert.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2008Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Inventor: Barclay J. Tullis
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Patent number: 7856673Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2007Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Cross Optical Group, Inc.Inventor: Russell Reed
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Patent number: 7810174Abstract: In a goggle lens interchange system, a goggle frame has a ledge on which a lens is removably placed, wherein the ledge is able to be exposed so that a lens of the goggles is able to be removed from the ledge, and another or replacement lens is able to be placed on the ledge.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2005Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Pasquale MateraInventor: Pasquale Matera
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Patent number: 7699462Abstract: A scuba diving mask with corrective lenses comprising a frame with a plurality of rings joined to one another by a bridge, each of the rings having an internal flange on which the lip of a flexible skirt, a corresponding lens and a lens-retaining collar rest. The collar is attached by snap action to the corresponding ring. A seat is formed in a bridge substantially in the lying plane of, or coplanar with, the lenses and extending laterally to an upper internal portion of the rings. The seat includes a locking plate slidable between opposing end stroke positions - a locking end position and a release end positions respectively. When the locking plate is in the locking position, the lateral sides of the plate extend inside the rings and are engaged with corresponding notches in an upper internal rim of the lens-retaining collars.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2007Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Cressi-Sub S.p.A.Inventor: Carlos Alberto Godoy
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Patent number: 7677724Abstract: A spectacle frame mount provides secure, removable positioning of a spectacle frame in a gas mask or full face respirator. A spring wire mount supports the spectacle frame between two legs of a loop. The spring wire mount includes two leg portions that have lower ends which terminate adjacent each other when the mount is in its use position. The two leg portions positively engage an internal portion of the full face mask so that the spectacle frame will be positioned within the interior of the mask at a location such that the spectacles will be properly positioned for use by the person wearing the mask.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2009Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Mine Safety Appliances CompanyInventors: Evan Keith Erickson, Joseph John Vod Varka, Joseph Aaron Vod Varka, Jesse James Vod Varka
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Publication number: 20090300830Abstract: A sports goggle having a lens removably attachable to a frame is disclosed. The lens may be secured to the frame via a frame clip. The frame clip may be secured to the frame via a bayonet wherein aligned apertures of the frame clip and frame have an oblong configuration sized and configured to receive an oblong enlarged head of a pin of the bayonet when the bayonet is in a release position. To secure the frame clip to the frame, the pin is inserted into the aligned apertures and the bayonet is rotated to a worn position which misaligns the oblong enlarged head of the pin and the oblong configured aligned apertures. Moreover, the sports goggle increases comfort compared to prior art sports goggles. In particular, the lateral distal portions of the frame are fabricated from a soft compound or material embedded onto a harder compound or material of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2008Publication date: December 10, 2009Inventor: Jerome J.M. Mage
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Patent number: 7604346Abstract: A protective glasses assembly has an integrally formed designed lens, a frame made of a soft material and fitted in with the designed lens and a band. A plurality of spaced apart male portions extend rearward from edges of the designed lens for being inserted into sockets of corresponding covering elements extending forward from edges of the frame, and a number of air-passing grooves are located on upper and lower edges of the frame. The designed lens has engaging blocks respectively formed on left and right sides for engaging with boundary holes of connector members connected with both ends of the band, and through holes for receiving inner inserting sections of the connector members. Thereby the designed lens and the frame can be assembled promptly and kept in a stable position.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2007Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Assignee: Day Sun Industrial Corp.Inventor: Ching-Hsiang Wang
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Publication number: 20080256688Abstract: An article of eyewear comprises a flexible lens; and a frame having a top, sides, and a bottom for supporting the lens in spaced relation in front of a wearer's face to define an interior space. The frame has a two component surface for mounting the lens thereon. The two component surface comprises a first component and a second component wherein the first component and the second component are configured to collectively provide a tension fit around the face of a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2007Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventor: Robert M. Bruce
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Patent number: 7395554Abstract: A mask for eyes is disclosed to include a mask body, a support member formed of an elastic material and fixedly fastened to the mask body at the back, the support member having a thin flap containing a natural mineral stone powder or blocks that emits negative ions, far infrared rays, electrons and radioactive rays to produce Holmishis Effect, and two fastening members for securing the mask body to the user's ears.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2005Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: Nawari Trading Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hidehiro Kitayama
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Publication number: 20080155736Abstract: A locking mechanism to prevent unintentional disengagement of a goggle lens from its frame and allowing for easy changes of the lens when required. The locking mechanism employs translatable clips engaged to the frame which translate toward and away from the lens between engaged and disengaged positions. The engaged position locks the lens in place until the user translates the clip to the disengaged position. A post and slot engagement of each clip to the frame maintains them connected to the frame to prevent loss.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: Roy Paulson, Fernando Mota
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Patent number: 7197774Abstract: A supplied air helmet 10 comprises a visor 14 and a face seal 12 that is secured to the visor. The face seal 12 includes a sealing member 18 and a frame member 16. The sealing member 18 extends radially inward from the frame member 16 and has first and second regions of permeability 20 and 22. The second region 22 has greater permeability than the first region 20. The use of a face seal 12 that has differentiated permeability allows for a controlled flow of air through the interior of the supplied air helmet 10.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2004Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Desmond T. Curran, Peter D. Lee, Richard D. Williams, Peter N. Yates, Derek S. Baker
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Patent number: 7159250Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles includes left and right frames made of hard material, a head strap and a connection frame connecting the left and right frames and made of soft material. Supporters respectively extend from the inner ends of the peripheral surfaces of the frames opposite to the fastener base. A fill zone is defined in each of the inner surfaces of the frames opposite the supporters. A head strap is connected to the fastener base of each of the left and right frames. The connection frame includes a nose bridge and left and right pads connecting with opposite ends of the nose bridge. Receiving recesses are respectively defined in the junctions between the nose bridge and the pads for respectively receiving the supporters therein. Junction portions are respectively formed at the left and right pads corresponding to the fill zone of each of the left and right frames for being filled in the fill zone.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2004Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Inventor: Herman Chiang
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Patent number: 6789271Abstract: An eye protection apparatus is disclosed that includes detachable dome-shaped eye protection portions.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2002Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: World Suncare Products, Ltd.Inventor: Gary Banks
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Patent number: 6665885Abstract: Goggles include a goggle frame and a goggle lens to be detachably fitted in a groove formed on the inner peripheral portion of the goggle frame. The front and rear walls constituting the groove have ventilating openings opposing each other. Either a goggle lens which covers the opening of the rear wall or a goggle lens which allows the openings of the front and rear wall to communicate with each other can be fitted in the groove.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2001Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: Yamamoto Kogaku Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yuusuke Masumoto
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Publication number: 20030019018Abstract: Multifunctional protective eyewear that includes two or more lens assemblies that are quickly interchangeable to suit various environmental and situational conditions. The eyewear has particular applicability for tactical and ballistic use as well as motor sports, active sports and uses involving helmets. The strap system of a preferred embodiment can be quickly changed for either over the helmet use or under the helmet use.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2002Publication date: January 30, 2003Inventor: Aaron Markovitz
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Patent number: 6381749Abstract: A protective mask adapted to be worn by persons engaging in physical games comprises a body consisting of a lens receiving portion, a nose portion, a chin portion, a brow portion, opposite cheek portions and opposite side temple portions; the lens receiving portion displays an opening which is covered by a removable flexible transparent lens having its opposite extremities configured with engagement portions that mount the lens to the body. A pair of anchor clamps are inserted at each opposite end of the lens to further secure the engagement of the lens to the mask body.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2000Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Leader Industries Inc.Inventor: Raymond Cyr
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Publication number: 20020023292Abstract: Goggles include a goggle frame, a goggle lens to be detachably fitted in a groove formed on the inner peripheral portion of the goggle frame. The front and rear walls constituting the groove have ventilating openings opposing each other. Either a goggle lens which covers the opening of the rear wall or a goggle lens which allows the openings of the front and rear wall to communicate each other can be fitted in the groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2001Publication date: February 28, 2002Inventor: Yuusuke Masumoto
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Patent number: 6349420Abstract: The present invention discloses a swimming goggle comprising a lens frame, a padding member, a lens and a head strap, characterized in that the lens and the padding member are fixed as a whole piece with tight pressing engagement with the lens frame of such swimming goggle, wherein the lens frame comprising a frame having a bridging portion disposed at the center of the lens frame; an inlaid groove being disposed at the internal rim of the frame; and a suppressing means being disposed at the lateral side of the frame. Further, the padding member comprises a face fitting part and a lens retaining part, wherein the face fitting part attaches the upper section of the eyebrows and the lower section of the eye socket such that both eyes are cupped in the same enclosed space, and the lens retaining part can accommodate and mount the lens to the inlaid groove of the lens frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2000Date of Patent: February 26, 2002Inventor: Herman Chiang
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Patent number: 6343386Abstract: A padding member is made from soft material and comprises a main ring portion, a connecting portion extending from an outer side of the main ring portion for engaging with a main frame of a pair of swimming goggles, and an annular contact flange extending from an inner side of the main ring portion for intimate contact with a wearer's eye socket. The connecting portion includes an engaging piece extending radially inward from an inner periphery thereof, the engaging piece including an engaging edge. An engaging portion extends radially inward from the annular contact flange, thereby defining a cushioning space between the engaging piece and the engaging portion. The engaging edge of the engaging piece and the engaging portion are bonded together to seal the cushioning space.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2001Date of Patent: February 5, 2002Inventor: Terry Chou
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Patent number: 6292955Abstract: The invention relates to an adapter (20) for reversibly fixing a spectacle lens (10) to the shield (30) of a pair of safety glasses (40). According to the invention, said adapter (20) has a shaped ring which consists of a transparent or opaque, permanently elastic material and which has adhesive surfaces for joining the spectacle lens (10) to the shield (30).Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2000Date of Patent: September 25, 2001Inventor: Wolfgang Anton
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Patent number: 6192523Abstract: A structural improvement of a diving mask which consists of a main frame, a sub-frame, a lens and a skirt. Tenons are provided on the sub-frame, engaging mortises on the lens. A soft connecting edge is provided on the skirt, which is closely connected with a periphery of the lens. A rigid structure is established by the tenon jointing the sub-frame with the lens, and the connecting frame of the skirt is closely connected with periphery of the lens, when the main frame is connected with sub-frame. This construction allows the diving mask lens removal and keeps a stable connecting state after its assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2000Date of Patent: February 27, 2001Assignee: QDS Injection Molding Inc.Inventor: Chen-Lieh Pan
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Patent number: 6178561Abstract: Safety goggles include a primary frame having a top provided with two raised seats and an upwardly extending tongue between the two raised seats, each of the seats having a first pin extending outwardly longitudinally from an end thereof and a second pin extending outwardly longitudinally from another end thereof, a lens frame having a top provided with two cavities aligned with the two raised seats, each of the cavities being formed with a groove and an opening configured to receive the first pin and the second pin respectively, a recess being formed between the two cavities and aligned with the tongue, the recess having an inclined surface at an outer side thereof and a chamfer at an inner side thereof, the chamfer being located close to the opening, whereby the goggles can be rapidly manufactured and assembled.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1999Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Inventor: Chen-San Cheng
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Patent number: 6105177Abstract: Goggles for protecting the eyes of a wearer in ultra-hazardous conditions. The goggles comprise a frame that seals to the face of the wearer so that the wearer's eyes are enveloped. An adjustable strap is attached to the goggles and goes around the head of the wearer in order to secure the goggles over the wearer's face. Indirect ventilation is utilized to eliminate fogging, and drains are used in the frame to evacuate trapped moisture. A curvilinear lens with multiple optical zones is secured within the frame of the goggles and angled for increased lower peripheral vision. The materials with which the goggles are constructed are capable of withstanding a temperature of at least about 550.degree. F. for a minimum of five minutes without oozing or dripping or otherwise deforming.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 1997Date of Patent: August 22, 2000Assignee: Paulson Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Roy V. Paulson, Donald R. Reiterman, Richard B. Christner
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Patent number: 6092243Abstract: A pair of sports goggles includes a strap made of plastic material. The strap includes two rings in a mediate portion thereof. A padding member of soft material is mounted to an inner side of each ring. Each padding member includes a receiving compartment for receiving a lens. Each padding member further includes at least one positioning pin projecting outward from a side thereof that faces the lens. Each lens includes at least one positioning hole through which a stem of the positioning pin on an associated padding member extends. An enlarged distal end of the positioning pin has a diameter slightly greater than that of the positioning hole of the associated lens.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 1998Date of Patent: July 25, 2000Inventors: Ching-Ying Wu, Ming-Tien Fang
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Patent number: 6023791Abstract: A swimming goggle structure includes a pair of lens-rim members each of which is composed of a lens with a rim integrally extending from and circumferentially surrounding the lens, the rim having a rim face extending from the lens and a rim flange extending from the rim face with the a right-angled structure defined between the rim face and the rim flange. A padding member associated with each of the lens-rim members has a closed ring like enclosure section to rest on the rim face with the rim flange received with a slot formed on inside surface of the enclosure section and a face contact section integrally extending from the enclosure section to be in contact engagement with a wearer's face. A bridge connects the lens-rim members to each other. A strap has two opposite ends respectively connected to the remote edges of the padding members.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1997Date of Patent: February 15, 2000Inventor: Herman Chiang
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Patent number: 5996129Abstract: Goggles for providing interchangeable transparent and mesh screen eye shields on a goggle frame. The device includes a frame shaped to fit on the face of a wearer and having a front and inner and outer surfaces. The inner surface of the frame defines a central space. The ends of a flexible strap are coupled to the frame. The flexible strap is adapted for looping around the back of the head of a wearer to hold the frame to the face of the wearer. A mesh screen eye shield substantially covers the central space at the front of the frame. The mesh screen eye shield has a plurality of generally uniform apertures therethrough. Each of the apertures has a predetermined area and is designed for preventing objects greater than the predetermined sized passing therethrough. The apertures of the mesh screen eye shield are also designed for permitting the passage of moisture therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1998Date of Patent: December 7, 1999Inventor: Jose A. Lopez
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Patent number: 5950248Abstract: Each lens member 1 of swimming goggles includes an annular peripheral wall 12 extending rearward from a peripheral edge of a front lens portion of the lens member 1 and a flange 13 formed on a rear end of the peripheral wall 12. The peripheral wall 12 is partially formed with a wall surface portion 14 spaced from a front surface of the flange 13 to define a second groove 16 therebetween and the front surface of the flange 13 is formed with a first groove 19. Each of pad members 2 presents an annular configuration and is formed with a first wall 22 and a first projection 26 adapted to be received by the second groove 16 and the first groove 19 respectively.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1998Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Assignee: Tabata Co., Ltd.Inventors: Haruo Kawashima, Shunji Fukasawa
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Patent number: 5915542Abstract: An amphibious sport goggle having a malleable frame and interchangeable lenses. The frame includes a pair of eye cups constructed of a soft, flexible and gas permeable material, preferably 4-way stretch "LYCRA" fabric. A lens is held in place across a first open end of each eye cup by pair of flexible rings sewn into the eye cup and oriented parallel to each other for retaining the lens therebetween. The lenses are interchangeable with lenses having various shapes, colors and optical properties. A third flexible ring is sewn into each eye cup around the perimeter of a second open end for providing additional structure to the eye cup and for providing a seal between the wearer's face and the eye cup. The rings are preferably rubber. An outer layer forms a sleeve around a portion of each eye cup. The sleeve is attached to the eye cup in the vicinity of the perimeter of the lens. The sleeve is constructed of a durable and flexible material, preferably "CORDURA" fabric.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 1997Date of Patent: June 29, 1999Inventor: Theodore L. Swiet
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Patent number: 5903929Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles includes two frames interconnected by a bridge member. The bridge member includes two receptacles respectively defined in two ends thereof adjacent to the frames. The bridge member further includes two first slots respectively defined in the two ends thereof and intersecting with an associated receptacle. Each frame includes a space which receives a lens and communicates with the associated receptacle. Each lens includes a tab received in the associated receptacle, wherein the tab has a second slot defined therein and aligned with an associated first slot. An engaging member includes two legs respectively extended through aligned first slots and second slots.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1998Date of Patent: May 18, 1999Inventor: Terry Chou
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Patent number: 5896589Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1998Date of Patent: April 27, 1999Inventor: Terry Chou
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Patent number: 5819321Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 1997Date of Patent: October 13, 1998Inventor: Kenny Wang
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Patent number: 5689834Abstract: A pair of goggles that are worn by an active sports participant which enhances the person's ability to see and protect his eyes during active sport activities. The goggles have a double lens assembly that is removably received in the front wall frame of the goggles. One or more metal heat sinks are secured to the goggle structure to dissipate the heat within the chamber between the goggles and the face of the person wearing the goggles.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 1996Date of Patent: November 25, 1997Inventor: Ken Wilson
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Patent number: 5682621Abstract: Sports safety glasses are disclosed having a glasses part with a pair of lenses, frames which the lenses are fit into, foam cushions attached to back sides of the frames, and a band part connected to both ends of the frames of the glasses part. The sports safety glasses include a front outer frame and a rear inner frame to which the foam cushions are attached to come into soft contact with the face; lens mounting faces formed between the front outer frame and rear inner frame to permit the lenses being inserted thereto; and insertion slots formed on one edge of each of the frames and projections mounted on an opposed edge of each frame and fitting into the insertion slots to fasten the frames together.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 1996Date of Patent: November 4, 1997Assignee: Korea OGK Co., Ltd.Inventor: Soo An Park
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Patent number: 5671483Abstract: A face shield for a helmet comprises a body with an opening, an inner lens mounted in the body opening and a weather lens releasably mountable over the inner lens. The weather lens has a gasket around its perimeter which spaces the weather lens from the inner lens to form an insulating air gap between the inner lens and the weather lens. The weather lens is made of translucent material to selectively filter the light passing through the lens. The inner lens is recessed in the body so that the weather lens is generally flush with the outer surface of the body. Each side edge of the weather lens is provided with one of a hook and loop fastener and the inner lens has the complimentary fastener portion for mounting the weather lens to the inner lens.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: September 30, 1997Assignee: Ontario LimitedInventor: Douglas Alvin Reuber
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Patent number: 5638552Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1995Date of Patent: June 17, 1997Assignee: Tabata Co. Ltd.Inventor: Taro Fujima
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Patent number: 5628072Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 1994Date of Patent: May 13, 1997Assignee: Sharp Plastics Manufacturing Ltd.Inventors: Joseph Haslbeck, Peter Huopalainen
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Patent number: 5617588Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1995Date of Patent: April 8, 1997Assignee: Uvex Safety, Inc.Inventors: Richard W. Canavan, John G. Mathews
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Patent number: 5603124Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 1995Date of Patent: February 18, 1997Assignee: HTM Sport S.p,A.Inventor: Giovanni Garofalo
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Patent number: 5564132Abstract: A diving mask includes an elongate arcuate frame having two rearward formed lateral sides, a strap adjustably connected to the frame, a substantially arc-shaped lens having a smooth mediate portion and two side portions and tightly coupled to a front face of the frame, and a facial skirt sealingly coupled to a rear face of the frame such that the diving mask provides a wider view to a diver and defines a more compact volume between the diver and the mask.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 1995Date of Patent: October 15, 1996Inventor: Kuo-yen Kuo