FR3071169A1 - USER-FRIENDLY THERMO ANATOMIC SWIMMING GOGGLES - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to an eye protection device in an aquatic environment equipped with a heat-customizable sealing surface for adhering to the anatomy of the user. Before the first use, the swimmer is offered the possibility of heating by his own means (hot water bath) the device thus making the moldable sealing piece. By positioning the latter in the position of use, on the face therefore, the user gives it a unique and durable once cooled. This feature will ensure an exceptional level of waterproofness without compromising comfort during swimming. It will also limit the crushing of the screwing tissues and therefore the unsightly post-use marks. It consists of an optical block (1) and a thermoformable element (2). The glasses are maintained, classically according to the state of the art, by means of elastic occipital strips (3) adjustable according to the circumference of the head of the user. The spacing is also adjustable classically by means of a nose bridge according to the state of the art: bridge, elastic, string (4). The device according to the invention is particularly intended for swimmers, triathletes and divers of all levels in pools or open water.

Description

® USER-FORMABLE THERMO-ANATOMIC SWIM GOGGLES. (© The invention relates to an eye protection device in an aquatic environment equipped with a customizable hot joint plane to adhere to the anatomy of the user. Before the first use, the swimmer is offered the possibility of heating by his own means (hot water bath) the device therefore making the sealing part moldable. By positioning the latter in the position of use, on the face therefore, the user gives it a unique and lasting shape once cooled, this particularity will guarantee an exceptional level of tightness without compromising comfort during swimming, it will also limit the crushing of the tightening fabrics and therefore the unsightly marks after use.

It consists of an optical unit (1) and a thermoformable element (2). The glasses are - maintained, conventionally according to the state of the art, by means of elastic occipital straps (3) adjustable according to the circumference of the head of the user. The spacing is also conventionally adjustable by means of a nasal bridge according to the state of the art: trigger guard, elastic, string (4).

The device according to the invention is particularly intended for swimmers, triathletes and divers of all levels in a pool or in open water.

The present invention relates to anatomical thermoformable swimming goggles, in particular swimming goggles offering an interface with the face that can be shaped by the user.

To date, glasses and masks allowing eye protection in an aquatic environment are produced, for each model, in a given shape and not adjustable by the user. To find glasses adapted to its anatomy and guaranteeing tightness and comfort, the user has only the only option to try several products in order to determine which one closely matches the shapes of his face. The element of the glasses in contact with the user is sometimes rigid, often flexible, but cannot be molded permanently. Some swimmers find it difficult to find a model that meets their own physical characteristics and therefore their expectations in terms of comfort and waterproofness. There are an infinity of face shapes, eyeballs, sometimes slight asymmetries exist in an individual. This is the case with swimmers who notice the use of a recurrent unilateral water intrusion. When a swimmer gets their hands on a suitable model, they generally remain faithful to it, but for many today, it is too often a default choice and unfortunately it is comfort that suffers. Comfort and sealing are inseparable, the user bridging the gaps at the joint plane by adding tension to the elastic supports. This over-constraint, by adding pressure at the level of the glasses / face interface, will cause additional crushing of the facial tissues to guarantee that the entire periphery of the telescope is in good contact and does not allow penetration of water. The counterpart is excessive pressure in certain areas, it is unpleasant and leaves unsightly traces on the athlete's face.

The device according to the invention overcomes this drawback. It has in fact at the joint plane a thermoformable element, integral with the bezel and allowing the user to shape his bezel directly on his face. The bezel is therefore compatible with the vast majority of users. The joint plane initially delivered has a non-final surface. Before the first use, the swimmer is offered the possibility of heating by his own means (hot water bath for example) the device thus making the sealing part moldable. Benefiting from a window of temperatures sufficient to work the material, the user comes to apply the device in the position of use, on his face therefore, by exerting sufficient pressure manually so that the material copies the exact shape of its anatomy. The contact will be maintained long enough so that the material can go down in temperature, a passage in cold water could possibly finish freezing it in a shape conforming to the face of the swimmer. The temperature at which the material becomes malleable is such that the shape of the device will therefore no longer be altered whatever the conditions of use: swimming pool or open water up to 50 ° C. A subsequent readjustment remains possible by repeating the molding procedure. In use, the device allows an excellent level of tightness without a significant contact pressure being necessary. The pressure is distributed evenly which will also allow great comfort and limit the appearance of marks and other unsightly redness on the skin.

The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention:

Figure 1 shows an overview of the device.

2 shows a sectional view of the device before the user has performed thermoforming.

3 shows a sectional view of the device worn after thermoforming on the face of the user.

Figure 4 shows a sectional view of the device not worn after thermoforming on the face of the user.

With reference to these drawings, the device comprises glasses (1), on which the customizable elements (2) are fixed. The shape of the element (2) can contain one or more grooves in order to offer additional flexibility when wearing glasses. Flexibility that will guarantee cushioning in the event of an impact, for use in triathlon where strokes are frequent, for example. The glasses are maintained, conventionally according to the state of the art, by means of elastic occipital straps (3) adjustable as a function of the circumference of the head of the user and of the desired level of support. The spacing is also conventionally adjustable by means of a nasal bridge according to the state of the art: trigger guard, elastic, string (4).

The thermoformable element (2) can vary in thickness and shape depending on the design and the flexibility that one wishes to bring to the product.

In the embodiment according to Figures 1; 2; 3 and 4, the thermoformable element is thermo vacuum molded on the glasses (1) and then glued.

According to variants not illustrated, the thermoformable element can be added to the glasses by coating by dipping the bezel in the material in the liquid state or by molding in a rigid matrix (plastic injection).

According to variants not illustrated, the optical unit and the thermoformable element may be one and be obtained by molding (plastic injection).

By way of nonlimiting example, the customizable element (2) will have a thickness of the order of 3 mm in the area of contact with the user.

The device according to the invention is particularly intended for those practicing swimming in pools, open water swimmers, triathletes or divers.

Claims (4)

1) Anatomical swimming goggles characterized in that they include a thermoformable element (2) which is adaptable to the user's face without specific tools. 5 2) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the form of use of the customizable element (2) is obtained after a heating operation followed by an application on the face of the user. 3) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the customizable element can be reworked hot as many times as necessary. 10 4) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the customizable element retains its shape durably under normal conditions of use, namely: for temperatures up to 50 ° C.