Abstract: The present invention provides eye protection systems. The eye protection systems include a lens capable of being mounted in and being interchangeable between a plurality of different lens-mounting platforms. These platforms may include spectacles or goggles with release mechanisms, which permit the lens to be removed while providing full ballistic protection when installed in the platform. The lens of the present invention protects against a plurality of threats including spectrums of light, such as sun light, ultraviolet light, or laser light, wind, dust, projectiles, etc. The lens may include a laminate structure, which protects sensitive technologies from exposure to environmental conditions, such as chemicals, weather, etc.

Abstract: The present invention describes a mask or goggles having a strap which includes a hair restraint mechanism for maintaining the hair of the wearer away from the wearer's face and/or equipment, while the mask is in place. The strap includes a central body which fits around the back of the wearer's head, fastening straps extending from the central body to attach the strap to the mask body and a hair restraint portion extending from the central body. Typically, the hair restraint portion is perpendicular to the central body and extends downward therefrom. The hair restraint portion includes a mechanism for fastening or securing it around the wearer's hair during use.

Abstract: A pair of goggles for swimming comprises a pair of frames encircling respective lenses and a head band. Each of the frames is formed on its rear end with upper and lower arms which are formed, in turn, on rear ends thereof with projections opposed to each other. Each of coupling members to couple the head band to the respective frames comprises a locking section adapted to be received between the upper and lower arms from the front of the goggles and, a belt-like section extending rearward from the rear end of the locking section and having a width or thickness smaller than a distance R between the projections and a head band insertion slot formed in the rear end of the belt-like section.

Abstract: The invention is a buckle assembly for adjusting length of the band for swimming goggles comprising a buckle body formed with a band support portion onto which a flexible band having a plurality of stop members longitudinally disposed therealong are wound, and a slider connected to the buckle body for slidably moving between a first position and a second position for the band support portion. The slider comprises a band pressing piece which presses and holds the flexible band at a first position thereby one of the flexible band stop members is stopped by the band pressing piece and the slider is moved to a second position when the flexible band is extended by being pulled, and another of the flexible band stop members is stopped by the band pressing piece and the slider moves to a first position when the flexible band is contracted by being released from pulling.

Abstract: A face mask has a lens frame, buckles mounted on transversely opposite extremities of the lens frame, a headband having its longitudinally opposite end portions adjustably held by the respective buckles and a pair of band guides which the headband passes through. The headband is provided on its longitudinally opposite end portions with a plurality of engagement teeth. Each of the band guides has a first guide opening and a second guide opening. The first guide opening is formed with a first guide area and a second guide areas. The first guide area is adapted to guide zones of the end portion extending along its transversely opposite side edges 8 and the second guide area is adapted to guide the engagement teeth. The second guide opening has a height corresponding to or slightly larger than a thickness t of the end portion.

Abstract: A face shield support assembly comprises: a frame member having a pair of resilient and biased memory-retaining temples at opposite ends and a face shield support member secured to the frame member having a pair of elbows spaced apart along the frame and a pair of protuberances each formed at an opposite end. One or more connection members secures the frame member to the face shield support member.

Abstract: A swim goggles comprises a frame including two frame elements, two arcuate grooves, and extensions on either end, two fastening assemblies on either side each including an inner buckle member, two opposite gaps, a tongue between gaps, two inner rails, a groove between rails with the guide rails inserted therein for fastening frame elements, and a slit, a lens assembly including a main lens, two side lenses, two protrusions at a bridge thereof with the lens assembly fitted in arcuate grooves, a rear mask assembly including an annular flange, a flared protective covering, an annular groove fitted with the lens assembly, latched members, and two holes, and a strap passed through slits from one side of the frame to the slits on the other side of the frame for coupling fastening assemblies together.

Abstract: Swimming goggles, comprising: two lens frame main bodies, each lens frame main body accommodating a lens, and, at two opposite ends of a longer side are a first joint and a second joint; at least one string that is sequentially pulled through the first and second joints of the aforementioned two lens frame main bodies, maintaining an appropriate separation between the two lens frame main bodies, and winding along the rims of the lens frame main bodies. By these structural characteristics, the user will be able to adjust the distance between the two lens frame main bodies, in order to adjust the length of the nose bridge; meanwhile, the length extending from the winding string will serve directly as a headband.

Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles comprises two lenses made of rigid material and two frames made of a soft material. Each lens includes a main portion and an engaging portion. The main portion is larger than a human eye socket. The frames are connected by a connecting portion therebetween. Each frame includes a ring portion for receiving the main portion of an associated lens. Each frame further includes a padding portion on an inner side thereof. The padding portion is engaged with the engaging portion of the associated lens and larger than the human eye socket. A space is defined between the two padding portions and located corresponding to a wearer's nose. Each padding member is in intimate contact with an area surrounding the wearer's eye socket and a lateral nose area of the wearer and not in contact with an upper portion of the wearer's nose.

Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles includes two lens frames, each of which receives a lens unit and has a chamfer disposed on the side thereof, a nose bridge joining the two lens frames including a body with a staff on each end thereof, a stopper being located on the edge of the staff, a strap means comprising a strap element with a first and a second free end and a fastener having a first jacket assembly and a second jacket assembly mounted respectively on the first and second free end of the strap element whereby the first and second jacket assembly are connectable, such structures as the nose bridge and two lens frames can be conveniently assembled when the user replaces or adjusts the nose bridge.

Abstract: The length adjusting mechanism includes an elastic headband member and an engaging member to engage with the headband member. The headband member is provided with a plurality of projected parts which selectively engage with the engaging member. The engaging member includes an insertion hole through which the headband member is inserted and one or more fitting grooves in which projected parts may just settle selectively. At the time of wearing goggles on, a wearer easily adjust the length with less force than for a conventional one.

Abstract: A harness assembly (40) for a nasal mask (42) for communicating breathable gas to a patient's airways, for example in the administering CPAP or like breathable gas delivery treatments. The harness assembly (40) includes a cap portion (44) adapted to engage, in use, the occipital region of the skull (43). In one form, the cap portion (44) includes a D-shaped coupling (48) at each end and the harness assembly (40) includes a pair of upper (52) and lower (54) straps, each of the straps (52, 54) extending between one of the D-shaped couplings (48) and the nasal mask (42). The harness assembly (40) grips the head (43) in a region substantially fixed relative to the face and, as such, tension of the straps (52, 54) is not substantially affected by head movement. Couplings of other shapes are also discussed.

Abstract: An element of eyewear with a detachable lens portion comprising a first eyewear portion comprising a lens portion, a second eyewear portion comprising a frame portion, at least one projection that extends from the lens portion, and at least one aperture in the frame portion whereby the lens portion can be removably and replacably coupled with the frame portion. The at least one projection can be formed of resiliently compressible material. A plurality of projections can extend from the first eyewear portion, and a plurality of aligned apertures can be provided in a bridge segment of the frame portion. The projections can be longer than the bridge segment is thick such that distal ends of the projections will contact the forehead of the wearer to space the bridge segment therefrom. The element of eyewear can be an eye shield with a panel of translucent material comprising the lens portion.

Abstract: A child-proof strap assembly for retaining eyewear on a wearer's head includes:

Abstract: Goggles include an eye-cup and a belt that are coupled by means of a coupling member. The eye-cup and the coupling member can be engaged and disengaged easier compared with conventional goggles. In the goggles, at a connecting end of the coupling member is provided an elastic bent piece with a V-shape section and a spring property. And a connection recess is provided on the eye-cup. The elastic bent piece of the coupling member and the connection recess of the eye-cup are fixed together in a mutual engaging state. The engaging state can be released by narrowing the gap distance in the V-shape of the elastic bent piece.

Abstract: A child-proof strap assembly for retaining eyewear on a wearer's head includes: a. a flexible lower strap portion of at least two lower strap sections, each lower strap section having a front end and a rear end; b. a means of detachably attaching the rear ends of the two lower strap sections to one another; c. a means of attaching the front ends of the two lower strap sections to opposite temples of the eyewear; d. a flexible upper strap portion of at least two upper strap sections, each upper strap section having a front end and a rear end, the front and rear ends of each upper strap section being affixed to a lower strap section, the front and rear ends of each upper strap section being affixed to a different lower strap section; and e. a means of adjusting the strap assembly to fit the head of the eyewear wearer.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a buckle assembly suitable for headgear such as swimming goggles of a type provided in combination with an elastic strap having a set of equally spaced teeth, projections, transverse ridges, arranged along the strap at least on the end portions of the strap, which enables easy adjustment of the length of the elastic strap. The disclosure also relates to a swimming goggle having such a buckle assembly.

Abstract: Microtextured elastomeric materials having at least one elastomeric core layer or region and at least one skin layer wherein the skin layer has a semi-crystalline or amorphous polymer and an elastomeric block copolymer or pressure sensitive adhesive, the combination of which is less elastic than the core layer and will undergo permanent deformation at the stretch percentage that the elastomeric laminate will undergo. The materials are suited for use in applications such as respirators.

Abstract: A type of swimming goggles, comprising the following: a monobloc formation made of flexible materials and composed of a lens frame unit, a nose bridge and a protective pad, and a lens made of rigid materials, characterized in that: the lens frame unit comprises a front frame unit and a rear frame unit, the front frame unit has a nose bridge that joins the upper and lower frame parts of the front frame unit to form a left and a right frame openings, and the two frame openings respectively have accommodating grooves; the rear frame unit is an appropriate extension horizontally extending from the rim of the front frame unit; and the protective pad is located a step lower than the rear frame unit and tapered off along the rim to the outside; on the rim of the lens and in the area corresponding to the nose bridge are respectively filling holes to enable firmer fastening of the lenses in the nose bridge and in the accommodating grooves on the frame openings of the front frame unit.

Abstract: A head suspension for use with a flexible hood is disclosed. The hood is used with supplied air sources in situations when a full face or half face respirator is inconvenient. The head suspension includes a headband that is preferably adjustable in circumference and a lens mount attached to the headband at the ends of the lens mount and with at least two braces. The braces are positioned to be non-parallel to each other. The lens of the hood is mounted from the lens mount. The brace provides added stability to the lens and hood.

Abstract: Swimming goggles includes a fastener part provided at a rear end of each lens frame of the swimming goggles for holding an end of a head strap firmly in position. The fastener part includes a guide member around which the head strap can be passed and a protrusion. The head strap has at its end a plurality of through-holes arranged in a lengthwise direction of the head strap for receiving the protrusion.

Abstract: This invention relates to a type of swimming goggles, comprising: a lens frame main unit, a protective pad, lenses and a headband device, characterized in that: the lens and the protective pad of the swimming goggles are assembled as one unit by compression to the lens frame main unit, wherein the lens frame main unit comprises a frame unit with a center connector at its center part, embedding grooves on the inside rims of the frame unit, and compressing devices on the sides of the frame units, and, the protective pad has a face contact part and a lens accommodating part, wherein the face contact part is for close contact with areas above the eyebrows and below the lower eye sockets of the user, the two eye frames are encompassed in the same one space, while the lens accommodating part accommodating the lenses is assembled in the embedding grooves of the lens frame main unit.

Abstract: Goggles include an eye-cup and a belt that are coupled by means of a coupling member. The eye-cup and the coupling member can be engaged and disengaged easier compared with conventional goggles. In the goggles, at a connecting end of the coupling member is provided an elastic bent piece with a V-shape section and a spring property. And a connection recess is provided on the eye-cup. The elastic bent piece of the coupling member and the connection recess of the eye-cup are fixed together in a mutual engaging state. The engaging state can be released by narrowing the gap distance in the V-shape of the elastic bent piece.

Abstract: A back strap (1) for diving and swimming articles such as flippers (F), masks and goggles, is formed by two distinct and separate strap sections (1a, 1b) each of which is connected at one end (7) to a respective attachment member (3) having adjustment means (9) to vary the length of the strap (1). The two strap sections (1a, 1b) can be mutually connected and disconnected through a single buckle (2) having snap-fit lock and quick-release unlock performance.

Abstract: Disclosed is an eyewear retention system, which extends across the top of the wearer's head for supporting at least one lens in the wearer's field of view. The retention system includes at least a first and a second support component, which are spaced apart laterally from each other along at least a portion of the eyewear system. The system may include any of a variety of electronics, including telecommunications receivers, transmitters, electronic storage devices, and head-up display driving circuitry.

Abstract: A modified sport or work goggles, includes a first and second top strap, a first and second bottom strap, a first and a second goggles lens, and a bridge. The first and second goggles lenses are attached through the bridge and the first top and first bottom straps are opposedly attached to the first goggles lens and the second top and second bottom straps are opposedly attached to the second goggles lens. The top straps extend from said goggles at an angle in the range from about 35 to about 90 degrees relative to the longitudinal line of said goggles, and the bottom straps form an acute angle with respect to the longitudinal line of the goggles, in the range from about 15 to about 70°.

Abstract: The present multi-purpose eyewear uses a pliable frame and nose bridge in cooperation with strap adjustment and quick release mechanisms to enable multiple uses of the eyewear and adjustment of the eyewear while in place on the head of the wearer. The wraparound frames incorporate a sealant, such as a bonded gel filled rubber, around the lens periphery of the frame to present a comfortable interface between the wearer's skin and the eyewear. The strap adjustment and quick release mechanisms are simple to use and enable the eyewear to be adjusted while in place on the head of the wearer to fit the wearer in a manner to create a water-tight/air-tight seal (fluid-tight seal) around the wearer's eyes in a manner to conform to the contours of the wearer's face and avoid irritation of the skin from prolonged use. The lenses that are used in the eyewear are capable of being manufactured to prescription specifications and can include sunlight protection.

Abstract: Swimming goggles include an elastic head strap. Free ends of the strap are guided through first guiding holes and then through second guiding holes. A stopper member is inserted into a gap defined between a peripheral wall of the second guiding hole and the strap. The swimming goggles thus constructed allow a length of the strap once adjusted to be maintained during repeated use of the swimming goggles.

Abstract: A unique combination is disclosed comprising an elasticized headband having perspiration absorbing padding and a flexible sun lens, the sun lens being removably connected to the perspiration absorbing padding by hook and loop elements, the padding and configuration of the lens coacting to generally provide improved intersection of sun rays.

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

Abstract: A strap for swimming/diving goggles includes two ends connected to the goggle frame and a looped mediate section having an upper loop section and a lower loop section. The loop sections have different stretchability. When applied to the rear of the user's head, the loop sections are stretched by different lengths and thus have the same restoring/retaining force, thereby providing reliable retaining effect and improved wearing comfort.

Abstract: An eyewear cleaning apparatus utilizes a flexible retaining band which has ends which engage and retain eyewear such as eyeglasses, sunglasses, goggles and the like to allow the eyewear to be carried about the neck of the user. A selectively closeable compartment is positioned on the band intermediate the ends and contains a specialized lens cleaning cloth which is moveable between an extended cleaning position confronting the lenses of the eyewear and a rolled or folded storage position within the compartment where the cloth can be effectively carried, stored and protected from contamination yet always be available for lens cleaning when needed. When in the stored position, the cloth is substantially undetectable to the casual eye, and the band retains its aesthetically attractive appearance.

Abstract: The invention relates to the presentation of a new construction of swimming goggles, comprising: two lens frame main bodies, each lens frame main body accommodating a lens, and, at two opposite ends of a longer side are a first joint and a second joint; at least one string that is sequentially pulled through the first and second joints of the aforementioned two lens frame main bodies, maintaining an appropriate separation between the two lens frame main bodies, and winding along the rims of the lens frame main bodies, by thus structural characteristics, the user will be able to adjust the distance between the two lens frame main bodies, in order to adjust the length of the nose bridge; meanwhile, the length extending from the winding string will serve directly as a headband.

Abstract: A scuba mask which can be easily and quickly repositioned when the diver descends into deep water, wherein the pressure change causes the scuba mask to become loose. The coupling member between the fabric body portion and the adjustable straps is flared, increasing its surface area, and allowing any tension created within the scuba mask strap, during use, to be equally distributed throughout the mask.

Abstract: The invention relates to a type of swimming goggles with a nose-fitting bridge, comprising: two frames, two lenses accommodated on the two frames, a nose bridge connecting the two frames, and a headband device that is fitted to the outside edges of the two frames, characterized in that: said nose bridge has at least one face-fitting part, said face-fitting part forming recesses from the exterior surface of the nose bridge towards the frames, the bottom ends of said recesses are protruded to have proper contact with the ridge of the user's nose, so designed to enable the nose bridge of the swimming goggles to join the two frames, to have better contact with the ridge of the user's nose, to provide better comfort, and to ensure better resistance to water seepage.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Goggles for use in cold weather, high speed outdoor sports, in conjunction with an insulating hood having a facial opening, are configured to receive the hood around the facial opening, to prevent the hood from obstructing the wearer's vision. The goggles are preferably configured with an outer frame incorporating a lens, an inner frame bearing against the wearer's face, with the outer and inner frames spaced apart to receive the hood at least partially around the facial opening. With the present invention it is possible to remove the insulating hood without displacing the goggles from the wearer's face. In the prior art, it was necessary to remove or otherwise displace the goggles, to allow removal or adjustment of the insulating hood.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles includes two lenses, two padding members, a bridge, and a strap. The lenses, the padding members, and the bridge are integrally formed by a material that is transparent and flexible. Each lens is formed with an end edge and a front face that are resistant to stretching. A connecting section is formed on the end edge of each lens for connecting with an end of the strap. Each padding member is annular and directly formed on an inner side of an associated lens. Each padding member has a thickness smaller than that of the front face of the associated lens and that of the end edge of the associated lens to provide resiliency.

Abstract: A pair of goggles include a frame with an upper frame portion and a lower frame portion, arms extruded from extrusion positions on the upper and lower frame portions, and a strap being attached to the arms. The frame and arms are integrally made of soft elastic synthetic resin. The strap is attached to the arms at strap attaching positions at their distal end portions away from the extrusion positions. The arms are formed in a manner that the arms overlap with at least part of a front surface of said frame or that the arms extend in front of and generally along the front surface of the frame.

Abstract: An ear and eye protection device for allowing a user to protect his eyes and ears simultaneously from the elements. The device comprises an eyewear having a right side and a left side, a pair of temple stems extending backward from the right side and the left side of the eyewear, and a pair of earplugs slidably mounted from the eyewear, such that the earplugs may be pulled downward towards the user's ears. According to the preferred embodiment, the earplugs may be secured to the free ends of the temple stems when the earplugs are not in use.

Abstract: Sunglasses and a sun visor attached to a headband in an opposed configuration, such that only one or the other accessory is used at a given time. The alternate accessory is carried behind the head where it serves to close the circle of the headband. This secures the device on the user's head during vigorous activity and in windy conditions such as encountered in beach sports, cycling, boating, skate-boarding, etc.. The user wears either the sunglasses or visor forward, thus protecting the eyes with the sunglasses, or allowing full ventilation for the eyes on hot days by using the visor. In addition to its practical uses, the unique appearance of the device provides a marketable attraction.

Abstract: A case for a mask includes a first panel secured to a second panel to form a pouch into which the mask may be inserted and removed. The second panel may include a pair of overlapping panel sections defining an opening for insertion of the mask. Apertures on either side of the case accommodate passage of a strap attached to the mask. Alternatively, straps may be permanently secured to the case. Closure elements on either side of the opening maintain the case in a closed position. The case may be positioned behind the user's head when the mask is being used, cushioning the strap, and may be inverted into a storage configuration to cover at least the mask lens. The closure elements are oriented in mutually facing relation in both configurations to maintain the case closed. Panels of the case may be made of floatable synthetic materials or may include light-weight or net materials to promote drying of the case and mask following use.

Abstract: A protective eyewear housing supporting a transparent lens. A first end of the housing has a first strap attached thereto and a second opposite end of the first strap has a first clip member attached thereto. A second opposed end of the housing has a first end of a second strap affixed thereto and a second opposite end of the second strap has a second clip member attached thereto. The helmet supports a pair of spaced apart clip housings, and the clip housings are sized to matingly engage with one of the first and second clip members for releasably securing the protective eyewear to the helmet.

Abstract: A scuba mask which can be easily and quickly repositioned when the diver descends into deep water, wherein the pressure change causes the scuba mask to become loose. The coupling member between the fabric body portion and the adjustable straps is flared, increasing its surface area, and allowing any tension created within the scuba mask strap, during use, to be equally distributed throughout the mask.

Abstract: A buckle located around a resilience strap and a method of manufacturing includes a resilient strap material provided on a continuous basis and having a particular width and thickness. The strap material is stretched to reduce the width and thickness of the strap material at a particular position. A mold member is provided to form a buckle and the buckle is molded around the strap at the particular position where the strap material is reduced in width and thickness to increase the friction between the buckle and the strap material.

Abstract: A device for regulating the length of a swimming goggles strap (5), said goggles comprising a pair of supporting frames (1) providing a couple of parallel fins (3) radially extending from the outer side of each frame, the free ends of each couple of the fins being joined by a respective pivot (4), strap (5) wrapping around each pivot and having a plurality of transverse stop-ribs (7). The device comprises a respective stop lever (9) and a tooth (8) extending from it, engageable with one of ribs (7), said stop lever comprising a first arm (11), having a first end pivotally connected to fins (3) and a second end abutting against said frame, and a second arm (10), from the substantially intermediate section of which said tooth transversely extends, said second arm having a free first end for operating and a second end which is integral to the second end of said first arm.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Flavored goggles, having lenses and a strap for attaching the goggles around a swimmer's head. The goggles straps have a flavored coating which is selectively released when the strap is placed within the swimmer's mouth. The flavored coating provides a pleasant flavor to the strap.

Abstract: An ear protection device made of an insulating fabric that adjustably and releasably fastens to the retaining strap of an eye goggles unit. The device utilizes elastic means to retain its lower edge proximate the head of the wearer under even severe conditions.