US1754694A - Goggles - Google Patents

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April 15, 1930.

H. NEUWIRTH GOGGLES Filed June 28, 1929 INVENTOR. HERMAN A ru W/fifi 6M I ATTORNEY. Q

Patented Apr. 15, 1930 FAET FFIC

HERMAN IJE'UXVIRTH, F BROOKLYN, NEW' YORK GOGGLES Application filed. June 28,

This invention relates to goggles, such as wornby aviators, automobilists, motor boat pilots and mechanics. More particularly the invention is directedto a goggle of novel con struction having an improved type of cushioning means carried by the goggle frame.

Among the objects of the invention is to generally improve the construction of goggles of the character described and to provide a goggle comprising few and simple parts, which shall be easily assembled, relatively inexpensive to manufacture, forms a neat appeering convenient accessory, which shall be shown various possible illustrative embodiments of this invention,

Fig. 1 is an elevational view of goggle constructed to embody the invention as seen from the side adapted to abut the wearers face.

Fig. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken on lines 2-2 in Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary bottom plane view as seen from lines 3-3 in Fig. 1.

Fig. 4 is an elevational view of the improved cushion removed from the goggle frame.

Fig. 5 is an elevational view similar to Fig. 1 showing the feature of the invention applied to a different type of goggle.

Fig. 6 is an elevational view similar to Fig. 4 showing modified form of the improved cushion embodying the invention, and

Fig. 7 is an enlarged cross sectional view taken on lines 77 in Fig. 6.

Referring in detail to the drawing, and particularly to Figs. 1 to 4, inclusive, 10 denotes an improved goggle construction embodying the invention. S'aid goggles 10 in clude a frame comprising eye pieces 11 and 12 1929. Serial No. 37 1,3 18.

which preferably are interconnected by a slidable adjustable nose bridge 13 through suitable swivelling joints 14. Each piece may comprise a metallic strip bent to form an oval ring having the ends of the strip coupled together by a releasable oint of suitable construction such as an I-bolt 15 positioned on the outer end of the ring, the swivelling joint it being secured to the inner end of said ring an "n Figs. 1 and 3. 7

he I-- site 15 form convenient anchorage for the hook ends 16 of a head strap 17 of any well undo tood construction.

The eye pieces each are provided with an inturncd edge flange 11" and lugs 18 projecting from the inner surface thereof, said lugs 18 being spaced from the flange 11 to provide means for tightly engaging and gripping the rim of a lens 19 fitted and secured into the eye piece. The eye piece may also have a rim ledge 1-1 positioned to extend from the side of the ring opposite the flange 11, the latter forming a base on which a suitable cushion 2O mounted. For firmly attaching the cushion 20 to the eye piece an integral lip exten- 'sion 20 is provided on the cushion whlch is adapted to receive a suitable fastening means as for example, stitches 21 i The latter pass through spaced perforation 11 provided in the ledge 11 as shown in i Fig. 3. The eye pieces 11 and 12 are curved or bowed as seen from Fig. 3 to conform to the shape of the wearers head about the eye region and the lower or under portion of the eye piece ring is preferably extended along a rim portion 11 thereof tomore closely conform the wearers features under the eyes and adjacent the nose.

For ventilation the interior side of the goggle when worn, suitable inlet and outlet air passage means 21 may be provided in each of the eye piece structures as shown in Figs. 1, 2 and 3.

The cushions may be made of any suitable material, such as sponge rubber which has been found satisfactory. Preferably the cushions are molded in circular shape having a substantially uniform cross'section with the lip extension 20 projection completely around one side of the cushion, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 4. Projecting from the side of the cushion opposite the lip extension 2O there is provided an integrally formed fin 2O which extends only partially the circumferential length of the cushion.

The cushions are attached to the eye pieces of the frame with the fins positioned substantially as shown in Figs. 1 and 3 for the purpose as will hereinafter more fully appear.

The practical application of the invention will now be readily understood. The parts of the goggles 10 are assembled in the relative position as shown in the drawing.

The lens 19 may be readily removed or replaced by simply releasing and opening the eye piece joint at the I-bolt 15 to disengage the rim of the lens from its seated position between the flange 11 and the lugs 18.

The extended lower rim portion ll of the eye piece ring projects the adjoining portion of the cushion into the usual hollow at the side of the wearers nose under the eye.

The fin 20 which is very flexible and extends beyond the outer surface of the projected portion of the cushion forms an abutment barrier that is self-adjusting for contacting the wearers face so that on movements of the wearers head or displacement of the ogglesdue to high Wind pressure from the si e, the sealed joint formed by contact of the cushion with the wearers face is time left intact, since the fi-n acts as a selfclosing and self-conforming means for preventing the wind stream from accidentally entering the goggles between the cushion of the wearers face.

In the Fig. 5 a modified construction of ggle 110 is shown embodying the invention.

ere the frame is formed with a covering of rubber so that no metallic parts are exposed. The-cushion 120 about the eye pieces is provided with the fins 120 in the same manner and for the same purpose described above for the goggles 10.

A modified construction of fin embodying the invention is shown in Figs. 6 and 7 The fin .220 on the cushion 220 is made with a depression or groove 220 extending lengthwise the fin. By slightly moistening the surface of the groove 220 it may be made to serve as a suction cup when flattened against the wearers face in the well understood manner. This suction attachment will serve to retain the fin from being accidentally separated from its contacting position.

The goggle construct-ions described above provide an unusual practical and efficient means for guarding the wearers eye against injury yet can be worn continuously without discomfort.

It-Will thus *be seen that there is provided devices in which'the several objects of this iqwention are achieved and which are well adapted to meet the conditions of practical use.

As various possible embodiments might be made of the above invention, and as various changes might be made in the embodiments above set forth, it is to be understood that all matters herein set forth or shown in the accompanying drawing are to be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.

Having thus described my invention, I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent:

1. In a goggle of the character described, an annular cushioning member having a flexible fin projecting from the face contacting surface thereof adapted to contact with and shaped to conform to a depressed portion of the wearers face.

2. An annular cushioning member of substantial uniform cross-section adapted to be mounted on a goggle frame having a pro jecting flexible fin structure extending partially the length of the circumferential surface thereof, and suction means formed in the fin structure for retaining contact with the wearers face.

3. In a goggle of the character described, a frame having eye pieces each provided With means for retaining a lens, a cushioningring mounted on each piece, each frame eye piece having a projecting portion for extending a portion of the ring to conform to the contour of the wearers face, and a flexible fin extending from the face contacting surface of the extended portion of the ring.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

HERMAN NEUWIRTH.

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