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- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F9/00—Methods or devices for treatment of the eyes; Devices for putting-in contact lenses; Devices to correct squinting; Apparatus to guide the blind; Protective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand
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- goggles eye protection devices
- eye protection devices such as goggles, eyeglasses, visors, shields, or the like.
- goggles may be used in a variety of applications such as, but not limited to, manufacturing or recreational purposes.
- various goggles have been developed for skiing, snowboarding, or other activities where the user intends to protect one's eyes.
- goggles have been developed where a portion of the goggle may be flipped up so that the lens portion of the goggle is removed from the user's line of sight.
- Exemplary embodiments disclosed herein are directed to eye protection devices having a lens frame and an associated lens that is pivotally coupled to the face frame such that the frame and associated lens may be “flipped up” or otherwise moved out of the user's line of sight while the face frame remains fixed to the user's face.
- the eye protection device is composed of a lens frame and associated lens, a face frame, and a means for pivotally coupling the lens frame to the face frame, wherein the lens frame is selectively positionable with respect to the face frame.
- the eye protection device in another exemplary embodiment, includes a lens coupled to a lens frame, wherein the lens frame is pivotally coupled to a face frame by a hinge.
- the hinge allows the lens frame to be selectively positionable with respect to the face frame.
- the eye protection device also includes an adjustable strap having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the adjustable strap is coupled to a portion of the face frame and the second end of the adjustable strap is coupled to an opposite portion of the face frame.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an eye protection device wherein the lens frame is selectively positionable with respect to the face frame;
- FIG. 1A is an enlarged cross sectional view of the eye protection device of FIG. 1 taken along line 1 A- 1 A;
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of FIG. 1 wherein the lens frame is in an open position;
- FIG. 3 is an enlarged side view of an exemplary embodiment of a hinge used in the eye protection device of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 is an enlarged side view of the exemplary hinge embodiment of FIG. 3 wherein the hinge is in a partially opened position;
- FIG. 5 is an enlarged side view of the exemplary hinge embodiment of FIG. 3 wherein the hinge is in a fully opened position
- FIG. 6 is an enlarged rear view of the exemplary hinge embodiment in a fully opened position.
- FIG. 1 illustrates one exemplary embodiment of the eye protection device 100 .
- the eye protection device 100 includes a face frame 102 and a lens frame 101 .
- An adjustable strap 103 is coupled to opposite sides of the face frame in order to secure the eye protection device 100 to the face of the user.
- the lens frame 101 may be selectively positional with respect to the face frame 102 at positions A, B, and C.
- position A the lens frame 101 is in an open or upright position such that the lens frame is positioned approximately 90° with respect to the face frame 102 .
- position B the lens frame 101 is in spaced relationship to the face frame 102 .
- the lens frame 101 is at an angle approximately 45° from the face frame.
- position C the lens frame 101 is positioned such that the lens frame 101 contacts the face frame 102 .
- the lens frame 101 may be selectively positionable at one or more positions between approximately 1° to approximately 180° with respect to the face frame 102 .
- the lens frame 101 When the lens frame 101 is in positions A or B, the user is able to provide additional ventilation to the lens and user's face without removing the eye protection device 100 from the user's face.
- the ability to flip-up the lens frame 101 from the face frame 102 allows the user to remove any polarized or dark lens that may be associated with the lens frame from the user's line of sight. Also, the user may clean the inner surface of the lens without removing the eye protection device 100 from one's face.
- the eye protection device 100 can include a means for sealing the space between the face frame 102 and the lens frame 101 when in position C.
- the means may be a “tongue” 104 and “groove” 105 interlocking connection as shown in FIG. 2 .
- the means may be other sealing means known or developed in the art.
- the “tongue” 104 and “groove” 105 interlocking connection may be made of rigid, elastomeric, foam, or any other material suitable for creating an interlocking relationship between two surfaces.
- the lens frame 101 and the face frame 102 have corresponding tongue 104 and groove 105 interlocking connection.
- the tongue portion 104 or extending ridge is provided on the lens frame 101 and a corresponding groove 105 is provided on the face frame 102 .
- the tongue portion 104 is provided on the face frame 102 and the groove 105 portion is provided on the lens frame 101 .
- the tongue 104 and groove 105 interlocking connection provided on the periphery of the face frame 102 and lens frame 101 prevent moisture, snow, dirt, and other debris from entering the interior of the eye protection device 100 .
- FIG. 2 illustrates the eye protection device 100 wherein the lens frame 101 is substantially perpendicular to the face frame 102 .
- the face frame 102 includes a generally horizontally-extending brow portion that is coupled to or integral with a generally arcuate shaped bottom that is sized to fit over the user's cheek and nose.
- the face frame 102 includes a plurality of vents 205 that may be positioned about the perimeter of the face frame 102 .
- the ventilation ports 205 are positioned on the lower portion of the face frame 102 .
- the ventilation ports 205 may be positioned at the top of the face frame 102 .
- the ventilation ports 205 may be positioned at both the top and bottom of the face frame 102 .
- the ventilation ports 205 may be positioned on the sides of the face frame 102 . In yet another embodiment, the ventilation ports on the sides of the face frame 103 may be combined with ventilation ports 205 that are positioned on the top, bottom, or combinations thereof.
- the ventilation ports 205 are designed to allow moving air to enter the interior of the goggle while directing the air flow towards the interior sides of the lens to prevent lens fogging.
- the face frame 102 includes a plurality of magnets 204 that are positioned about the periphery of the face frame 102 .
- the lens frame 101 includes corresponding magnets 207 that engage the magnets 204 on the face frame.
- the face frame material 102 may be magnetized to attract the lens frame material 101 wherein the lens frame includes metal inserts.
- the lens frame 101 includes corresponding metal inserts to attract corresponding magnets.
- face frame material 102 may be magnetized to attract the lens frame material 101 . Accordingly, the magnets 204 , 207 secure the lens frame 101 to the face frame 102 in a closed position C.
- the magnets 204 , 207 prevent the lens frame 101 from being accidentally dislodged or separated from the face frame 102 of the eye protection device 100 .
- the magnets 204 , 207 have a generally circular shape, but those skilled in the art will appreciate that the magnets 204 , 207 may have a plurality of shapes and sizes. In other embodiments, the magnets 204 , 207 may be placed at different locations about the periphery of the face frame 101 and lens frame 102 other than those locations depicted in FIG. 2 .
- the lens frame 101 may be reversibly securable to the face frame 102 by providing various means of attraction such as, but not limited to, magnet to magnet, magnet to metal, magnetic impregnated plastic, and all other types of magnetic attraction known or developed in the art.
- the eye protection device 100 also includes a hinge 203 .
- the hinge 203 may be affixed to or encapsulated to the top portion of the face frame 102 and a corresponding portion on the lens frame 101 .
- the hinge 203 may be positioned on the center of the face frame 102 .
- the hinge 203 may be offset to one side of the face frame 102 .
- the eye protection device 100 may have one or more hinges 203 positioned on the face frame 102 .
- the hinges 203 may be located at the ends of the face frame 102 .
- the hinge 203 is composed of a first bracket 300 and a second bracket 301 .
- the first bracket 300 is coupled to the lens frame 101 of the eye protection device 100 .
- the second bracket 301 is fixed to the face frame 102 of the eye protection device 100 .
- FIG. 3 illustrates the hinge 203 when the lens frame 101 is in a closed position with respect to the face frame 102 as shown in position C of FIG. 1 .
- the first bracket 300 includes a lens frame coupling portion 306 and articulating wedge-shaped member 302 .
- the lens frame coupling portion 306 and the wedge-shaped member 302 is an integral structure.
- the coupling portion 306 and the wedge-shaped member 302 may be separate components that are also fixed together.
- the wedge-shaped members 302 are generally planar structures having a curved bottom surface 308 .
- the wedge-shaped member 302 includes a plurality of one or more recesses 303 , 307 spaced along the curved surface 308 which are sized to engage an interlocking member 305 .
- the hinge 203 includes a first bracket 300 and a second bracket 301 .
- the various members 302 , 600 of the first bracket 300 and the second bracket 301 are interwoven and interconnected at a pivot point 304 .
- the respective members 302 , 600 of the first and second bracket are adjacent to one another and may or may not have a very small clearance.
- the small clearance allows the interlocking member 305 to be a relatively small protuberance that extends from the fingers 600 of the second bracket 301 .
- the hinge 203 may be encapsulated or fixed onto each frame. In yet another embodiment, the hinge 203 may be configured such that the lens and the lens frame 101 may be removable or detached from the face frame 102 . Furthermore, as those skilled in the art will appreciate, the hinge 203 does not need to index.
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- Various types of eye protection devices have developed in the prior art such as goggles, eyeglasses, visors, shields, or the like. These goggles may be used in a variety of applications such as, but not limited to, manufacturing or recreational purposes. With respect to recreational uses, various goggles have been developed for skiing, snowboarding, or other activities where the user intends to protect one's eyes. In the prior art, goggles have been developed where a portion of the goggle may be flipped up so that the lens portion of the goggle is removed from the user's line of sight. While these prior art goggles having a moveable lens are useful, there still remains a need for an eye protection device such as a goggle wherein a portion of the goggle remains fixed to the user's face when the lens is flipped up or otherwise moved out of the user's line of sight.
- Exemplary embodiments disclosed herein are directed to eye protection devices having a lens frame and an associated lens that is pivotally coupled to the face frame such that the frame and associated lens may be “flipped up” or otherwise moved out of the user's line of sight while the face frame remains fixed to the user's face. According to one exemplary embodiment, the eye protection device is composed of a lens frame and associated lens, a face frame, and a means for pivotally coupling the lens frame to the face frame, wherein the lens frame is selectively positionable with respect to the face frame.
- In another exemplary embodiment, the eye protection device includes a lens coupled to a lens frame, wherein the lens frame is pivotally coupled to a face frame by a hinge. The hinge allows the lens frame to be selectively positionable with respect to the face frame. The eye protection device also includes an adjustable strap having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the adjustable strap is coupled to a portion of the face frame and the second end of the adjustable strap is coupled to an opposite portion of the face frame.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an eye protection device wherein the lens frame is selectively positionable with respect to the face frame; -
FIG. 1A is an enlarged cross sectional view of the eye protection device ofFIG. 1 taken alongline 1A-1A; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment ofFIG. 1 wherein the lens frame is in an open position; -
FIG. 3 is an enlarged side view of an exemplary embodiment of a hinge used in the eye protection device ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is an enlarged side view of the exemplary hinge embodiment ofFIG. 3 wherein the hinge is in a partially opened position; -
FIG. 5 is an enlarged side view of the exemplary hinge embodiment ofFIG. 3 wherein the hinge is in a fully opened position; and -
FIG. 6 is an enlarged rear view of the exemplary hinge embodiment in a fully opened position. - The detailed description set forth below in connection with the appended drawings is intended as a description of exemplary embodiments and is not intended to represent the only forms in which the exemplary embodiments may be constructed and/or utilized. The description sets forth the functions and the sequence of steps for operating the exemplary embodiments. However, it is to be understood that the same or equivalent functions and sequences may be accomplished by different embodiments that are also intended to be encompassed within the spirit and scope of the specification.
- Turning now to the figures,
FIG. 1 illustrates one exemplary embodiment of theeye protection device 100. As shown inFIG. 1 , theeye protection device 100 includes aface frame 102 and alens frame 101. Anadjustable strap 103 is coupled to opposite sides of the face frame in order to secure theeye protection device 100 to the face of the user. Thelens frame 101 may be selectively positional with respect to theface frame 102 at positions A, B, and C. In position A, thelens frame 101 is in an open or upright position such that the lens frame is positioned approximately 90° with respect to theface frame 102. In position B, thelens frame 101 is in spaced relationship to theface frame 102. In one embodiment, thelens frame 101 is at an angle approximately 45° from the face frame. In position C, thelens frame 101 is positioned such that thelens frame 101 contacts theface frame 102. In other embodiments, thelens frame 101 may be selectively positionable at one or more positions between approximately 1° to approximately 180° with respect to theface frame 102. - When the
lens frame 101 is in positions A or B, the user is able to provide additional ventilation to the lens and user's face without removing theeye protection device 100 from the user's face. In another exemplary embodiment, the ability to flip-up thelens frame 101 from theface frame 102 allows the user to remove any polarized or dark lens that may be associated with the lens frame from the user's line of sight. Also, the user may clean the inner surface of the lens without removing theeye protection device 100 from one's face. - The
eye protection device 100 can include a means for sealing the space between theface frame 102 and thelens frame 101 when in position C. The means may be a “tongue” 104 and “groove” 105 interlocking connection as shown inFIG. 2 . In other embodiments, the means may be other sealing means known or developed in the art. As those skilled in the art will appreciate, the “tongue” 104 and “groove” 105 interlocking connection may be made of rigid, elastomeric, foam, or any other material suitable for creating an interlocking relationship between two surfaces. - As shown in
FIG. 1A , thelens frame 101 and theface frame 102 havecorresponding tongue 104 andgroove 105 interlocking connection. In one embodiment, thetongue portion 104 or extending ridge is provided on thelens frame 101 and acorresponding groove 105 is provided on theface frame 102. In an alternate embodiment, thetongue portion 104 is provided on theface frame 102 and thegroove 105 portion is provided on thelens frame 101. Thetongue 104 andgroove 105 interlocking connection provided on the periphery of theface frame 102 andlens frame 101 prevent moisture, snow, dirt, and other debris from entering the interior of theeye protection device 100. -
FIG. 2 illustrates theeye protection device 100 wherein thelens frame 101 is substantially perpendicular to theface frame 102. As shown inFIG. 2 , theface frame 102 includes a generally horizontally-extending brow portion that is coupled to or integral with a generally arcuate shaped bottom that is sized to fit over the user's cheek and nose. Additionally, theface frame 102 includes a plurality ofvents 205 that may be positioned about the perimeter of theface frame 102. As shown inFIG. 2 , theventilation ports 205 are positioned on the lower portion of theface frame 102. In an alternate embodiment, theventilation ports 205 may be positioned at the top of theface frame 102. In yet another embodiment, theventilation ports 205 may be positioned at both the top and bottom of theface frame 102. - In another embodiment, the
ventilation ports 205 may be positioned on the sides of theface frame 102. In yet another embodiment, the ventilation ports on the sides of theface frame 103 may be combined withventilation ports 205 that are positioned on the top, bottom, or combinations thereof. Theventilation ports 205 are designed to allow moving air to enter the interior of the goggle while directing the air flow towards the interior sides of the lens to prevent lens fogging. - As shown in
FIG. 2 , theface frame 102 includes a plurality ofmagnets 204 that are positioned about the periphery of theface frame 102. Additionally, thelens frame 101 includescorresponding magnets 207 that engage themagnets 204 on the face frame. In another embodiment, theface frame material 102 may be magnetized to attract thelens frame material 101 wherein the lens frame includes metal inserts. In another embodiment, thelens frame 101 includes corresponding metal inserts to attract corresponding magnets. In yet another embodiment,face frame material 102 may be magnetized to attract thelens frame material 101. Accordingly, themagnets lens frame 101 to theface frame 102 in a closed position C. That is, themagnets lens frame 101 from being accidentally dislodged or separated from theface frame 102 of theeye protection device 100. As shown inFIG. 2 , themagnets magnets magnets face frame 101 andlens frame 102 other than those locations depicted inFIG. 2 . As those skilled in the art will appreciate, thelens frame 101 may be reversibly securable to theface frame 102 by providing various means of attraction such as, but not limited to, magnet to magnet, magnet to metal, magnetic impregnated plastic, and all other types of magnetic attraction known or developed in the art. - As shown in
FIG. 2 , theeye protection device 100 also includes ahinge 203. As shown in the embodiment depicted inFIG. 2 , thehinge 203 may be affixed to or encapsulated to the top portion of theface frame 102 and a corresponding portion on thelens frame 101. In one exemplary embodiment, thehinge 203 may be positioned on the center of theface frame 102. In another embodiment, thehinge 203 may be offset to one side of theface frame 102. In yet another embodiment, theeye protection device 100 may have one ormore hinges 203 positioned on theface frame 102. For instance, in one embodiment, thehinges 203 may be located at the ends of theface frame 102. In another embodiment, thehinges 203 may be centrally positioned on the top portion of theface frame 102. In yet another embodiment, the hinge may be a living hinge consisting of material from bothframes eye protection device 100. The hinge may be a living, encapsulated, inserted, affixed, or secured hinge known or developed in the art. - Turning to
FIG. 3 , thehinge 203 is composed of afirst bracket 300 and asecond bracket 301. Thefirst bracket 300 is coupled to thelens frame 101 of theeye protection device 100. Thesecond bracket 301 is fixed to theface frame 102 of theeye protection device 100.FIG. 3 illustrates thehinge 203 when thelens frame 101 is in a closed position with respect to theface frame 102 as shown in position C ofFIG. 1 . - The
first bracket 300 includes a lensframe coupling portion 306 and articulating wedge-shapedmember 302. As shown inFIG. 3 , the lensframe coupling portion 306 and the wedge-shapedmember 302 is an integral structure. In another embodiment, thecoupling portion 306 and the wedge-shapedmember 302 may be separate components that are also fixed together. The wedge-shapedmembers 302 are generally planar structures having acurved bottom surface 308. The wedge-shapedmember 302 includes a plurality of one ormore recesses curved surface 308 which are sized to engage an interlockingmember 305. - As shown in
FIG. 6 , thefirst bracket 300 may include any number of coupling structures including two lensframe coupling structures 306 and a plurality of wedge-shapedmembers 302. In another embodiment, thefirst bracket 300 may have oneframe coupling structure 306 fixed to a plurality of wedge-shapedmembers 302. In another embodiment, thefirst bracket 300 may include two wedge-shapedmembers 302 as shown inFIG. 6 . In other embodiments, thefirst bracket 300 may include one or more wedge-shapedmembers 302. - As shown in
FIG. 6 , thesecond bracket 301 is composed of at least twofingers 600. Thefingers 600 are spaced apart and interwoven with the wedge-shapedmembers 302 of thefirst bracket 300. Thesecond bracket 301 also includes an interlockingmember 305 that extends from the outer surface of at least twofingers 600. As shown inFIG. 6 , thefingers 600 of thesecond bracket 301 are generally spaced apart and are sized to engage the wedge-shapedmember 302 of thefirst bracket 300. These interlockingmembers 305 engage therecesses member 302. When the interlockingmember 305 is engaged in therecesses lens frame 101 is then locked into a position relative to theface frame 102. As shown inFIG. 3 , thefirst bracket 300 and asecond bracket 301 are pivotally coupled together at apivot point 304. -
FIG. 4 illustrates thehinge 203 when thelens frame 101 is in position B as depicted inFIG. 1 . Thehinge 203 is now locked as the interlockingmember 305 has engaged therecess 303 that is positioned on thecurved face 308 on the wedge-shapedmember portion 302 of thefirst bracket 300. Thefirst bracket 300 is pivotable about thepivot point 304 until the recess of 303 and 307 accept the protruding member of 305. -
FIG. 5 illustrates thehinge 203 in the fully opened position (position A ofFIG. 1 ). The end of thecurved portion 308 has been pivoted beyond the interlockingmember 305, and the corner of the wedge-shapedmember 302 rests upon the interlockingmember 305. As those skilled in the art will appreciate, thehinge 203 may have a plurality ofrecesses 303 such that thelens frame 101 may be open to various points along thecurved portion 308 of the wedge-shapedmember 302. Thehinge 203 allows the user to move thelens frame 101 with respect to theface frame 102 and lock thelens frame 101 at various positions from theface frame 102. - As shown in
FIG. 6 , thehinge 203 includes afirst bracket 300 and asecond bracket 301. Thevarious members first bracket 300 and thesecond bracket 301, respectively, are interwoven and interconnected at apivot point 304. Therespective members member 305 to be a relatively small protuberance that extends from thefingers 600 of thesecond bracket 301. - In yet another embodiment, the
hinge 203 may be encapsulated or fixed onto each frame. In yet another embodiment, thehinge 203 may be configured such that the lens and thelens frame 101 may be removable or detached from theface frame 102. Furthermore, as those skilled in the art will appreciate, thehinge 203 does not need to index. - In use, the
eye protection device 100 may be used for a myriad of activities where individual needs to protect their eyes from the elements, debris, or objects. For instance, theeye protection device 100 may be used in winter activates such as, but not limited to, skiing, snow-boarding, snow mobiling, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, or the like. Alternatively, the goggles may be used for motor sports such as, but not limited to, motor-cross, racecar driving, or the like. As those skilled in the art will appreciate, theeye protection devices 100 disclosed herein may be utilized in those activates where an individual user desires ones eyes. - In closing, it is to be understood that the embodiments described herein are illustrative of the principles of the exemplary embodiment. Thus, by way of example, but not of limitation, alternative configurations or modifications may be utilized in accordance with the teachings herein. Accordingly, the drawings and description are illustrative and not meant to be a limitation thereof.
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