WO1997033190A1 - Lunettes de soleil de sport - Google Patents

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WO1997033190A1
WO1997033190A1 PCT/AU1997/000141 AU9700141W WO9733190A1 WO 1997033190 A1 WO1997033190 A1 WO 1997033190A1 AU 9700141 W AU9700141 W AU 9700141W WO 9733190 A1 WO9733190 A1 WO 9733190A1
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spectacles
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Robert Craig Webster
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Newline Surf Pty. Ltd.
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Priority claimed from AUPN8497A external-priority patent/AUPN849796A0/en
Priority claimed from AUPO0555A external-priority patent/AUPO055596A0/en
Application filed by Newline Surf Pty. Ltd. filed Critical Newline Surf Pty. Ltd.
Priority to AU20866/97A priority Critical patent/AU2086697A/en
Publication of WO1997033190A1 publication Critical patent/WO1997033190A1/fr

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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02C—SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE THE SAME FEATURES AS SPECTACLES; CONTACT LENSES
    • G02C3/00—Special supporting arrangements for lens assemblies or monocles
    • G02C3/003—Arrangements for fitting and securing to the head in the position of use
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • 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
    • A61F9/02—Goggles
    • A61F9/027—Straps; Buckles; Attachment of headbands
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B33/00—Swimming equipment attachable to the head, e.g. swim caps or goggles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2208/00—Characteristics or parameters related to the user or player
    • A63B2208/12—Characteristics or parameters related to the user or player specially adapted for children

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  • Pterygia are growths of skin which gradually encroach over the cornea onto the pupil and eventually have to be removed surgically.
  • a common problem with any form of swim eyewear is retaining the eyewear in place while at the same time providing optimum comfort for the activity.
  • the usual forms of swim eyewear are of the goggle type where a lens frame is supported by a rubber skirt surrounding the eye and biased by an elastic head strap passing around the back of the head.
  • the present invention resides in a pair of spectacles in combination with an accessory, the spectacles having an upper edge, a lower edge, right side and a left side, a centrally disposed nose piece, a right eye lens positioned to the right side of the nose piece and a left eye lens positioned to the left side of the nose piece, a spectacles frame, the spectacles frame having a right forward extremity and a left forward extremity, a spectacles holding and positioning means for retaining the spectacles in an operative position, the spectacles holding and positioning means having respective right and left ear sections adapted in use to be positioned in close proximity to the respective right and left ears of a wearer characterised in that the spectacles have a right side accessory attachment means positioned on the right side of the spectacles at or adjacent to the right forward extremity of the spectacles frame and in front of the right ear section of the spectacles holding and positioning means and a left side accessory attachment means positioned on the left side of the spectacles at or adjacent to the
  • the accessory comprises a strap means, the strap means comprising a jaw strap, an upper strap passing behind the head of a wearer and connecting the right and left sides of the spectacles, a right side lower strap passing below the wearer's right ear and a right side connecting strap portion extending down in front of the wearer's right ear to connect the right side lower strap to the right side accessory attachment means, a left side lower strap passing below the wearer's left ear and a left side connecting strap portion extending down in front of the wearer's left ear to connect the left side lower strap to the left side accessory attachment means.
  • the connecting strap portions have upper and lower connections, the upper connection, in each case, being spaced a greater distance from the user's adjacent ear than the lower connection.
  • the spectacles holding and positioning means passes around the head of the wearer and the accessory compresses a chin strap having bifurcated right and left ends passing either side of the respective right and left ears of the wearer, the ends being secured at spaced locations to the spectacles holding and positioning means.
  • the spectacles include further accessory attachment means located to the rear of the right and left accessory attachment means in order to provide extra points of attachment for the accessory or to enable a second accessories to be secured to the spectacles
  • the accessory comprises a hat
  • the hat preferably has right and left projecting tabs carrying the respective spectacles attachment means.
  • the spectacles frame comprises an eye jacket and the right and left extremities include a contoured section extending around and adjacent to the temple regions of the wearer's face, the accessory attachment means being located in the right and left contoured sections respectively.
  • the spectacles holding and positioning means comprises right and left arms, respective hinge means connect the arms to the frame, the accessory attachment means being located on the arms adjacent to the hinge means.
  • a strap assembly suitable for holding eyewear in operative position, the eyewear having an upper edge, a lower edge, right side and a left side, a right eye lens, a left eye lens, the strap assembly comprising a jaw strap, an upper strap passing behind the head of a wearer and connecting the right and left sides of the eyewear, a right side lower strap passing below the wearer's right ear and a right side connecting strap portion extending down in front of the wearer's right ear to connect the right side lower strap to the right side of the eyewear, a left side lower strap passing below the wearer's left ear and a left side connecting strap portion extending down in front of the wearer's left ear to connect the left side lower strap to the left side of the eyewear.
  • the connecting strap portions have upper and lower connections, the upper connection, in each case, being spaced a greater distance from the user's adjacent ear than the lower connection.
  • the strap assembly can be used to hold any eyewear in position including spectacles, goggles or the like.
  • a pair of spectacles and a head strap holding the spectacles in operative position the spectacles having an upper edge, a lower edge, right side and a left side, a centrally disposed nose piece, a right eye lens positioned to the right side of the nose piece and a left eye lens positioned to the left side of the nose piece, a spectacles frame, the spectacles frame having a right forward extremity and a left forward extremity, a spectacles holding and positioning means for retaining the spectacles in an operative position, the spectacles holding and positioning means having respective right and left ear sections adapted in use to be positioned in close proximity to the respective right and left ears of a wearer characterised in that the spectacles include spacer means holding the frame a predetermined distance from the face of the wearer, the relative dimensions of the spacer means, frame and the strap means being so chosen to allow air circulation between the wearer and the lenses to inhibit fogging of the lenses.
  • the spacer means comprises a resilient flange extending along a major portion of the upper edge of the spectacles and projecting toward the wearer, and in use, being resiliently biased against the wearer to fill the region above the eyes, the lower edge of the spectacles being free to enable circulation of air.
  • the spacer means comprises a nose piece locating at the indent defined at the juncture between the base of the forehead at the top of the nose of the wearer.
  • the spacer means comprises a nose piece locating at the indent defined at the juncture between the base of the forehead at the top of the nose of the wearer and extending into a resilient flange extending along a major portion of the upper edge of the spectacles and projecting toward the wearer.
  • Figure 1 is a side elevation of one preferred embodiment
  • Figure 2 is a side view of an alternative embodiment
  • Figure 3 is a front view
  • Figure 4 is a side view of another embodiment
  • Figure 5A is a side view showing potential forces experienced during use of the embodiment illustrated;
  • Figure 5B is a partial rear view showing distribution of forces along the straps as described in Figure 5A;
  • Figure 6A and Figure 6B are perspective representations illustrating a preferred strap configuration
  • Figure 7A and Figure 7B are perspective representations with an alternative strap configuration
  • Figure 8A and Figure 8B show preferred accessory attachment means
  • Figure 9A and Figure 9B show another aspect of the invention wherein a nose piece and flange function to space the lenses from the wearer in order to inhibit fogging
  • Figure 10 shows the aspect of a hat removably attached to the embodiment of Figure 5A.
  • FIG. 1 a preferred embodiment of conventional styled sunglasses 1 in the correct operational position as worn by a wearer 2.
  • the sunglasses do not have the conventional arms.
  • Ultra-violet filter lenses 3 are supported in a plastic frame 4 which is held in place by a nose piece 5.
  • the frame 4 is held in place by an accessory which, in this case, is a strap assembly comprising rear head encircling straps 6 and 7 and jaw strap 8 which are connected at their opposite ends to opposite ends of the frame 4.
  • auxiliary strap 10 which is attached to the jaw strap 8 at point 1 1
  • Auxiliary strap 10 is attached to the strap 6 at point 12
  • Attached to frame 4 is a rubber flange 1 3 which conforms to region 14 above the eyes and aids spacing the frame from the face of the wearer and provided extra contact surface area to improve retention of the sunglasses by reason of the bias by the straps
  • the flange 13 also limits entry of water from above but doesn't overly impinge upon the convention, look and style.
  • Straps 6 and 7 have adjustable clips 1 5 and 16 respectively and jaw strap 8 is adjustable by a VelcroTM fastening 17.
  • Figure 2 is a side elevation of another embodiment of the invention in which the frame 18 has side arms 19 which are supported by the ears 9.
  • an encircling strap 20 is connected to the frame by being joined to the side arms 19.
  • Jaw strap 22 is attached to auxiliary strap 23 and to lower strap 24.
  • Auxiliary strap 23 is attached to side arm 19 by rivet 21 .
  • FIG 3 shows a front view of the invention.
  • the frame 4 has a central nose piece 5 which is made of soft neoprene rubber.
  • the nose piece 5 is located snugly over the bridge of the nose 25 of a wearer in order to locate and firmly support frame 4 when engaging in turbulent wind and water activity.
  • the nose piece 5 may be custom made to fit the bridge of a wearer's nose 25 or may be supplied in an assortment of sizes
  • the side arms 19 (shown in phantom) encircle the ears 9 of the wearer.
  • Figure 4 is a side view of an alternative strap arrangement In this embodiment there is an upper head encircling strap 26. Jaw strap 27 is connected to auxiliary strap 28 and to lower strap 29 which are both connected to upper strap 26. Length adjustments may be made via clip 30 and VelcroTM fastening 31.
  • Frame 4 is connected to upper strap 26 by rivet 32.
  • Figure 5A shows the direction of forces 33, 34, 35 and 36 which are experienced by the frame 4 during heavy water turbulence such as during a wipeout whilst surfing. It is evident that the major dislodgment forces 36 which tend to push the frame 4 away from the wearer 2 are resisted by encircling straps 43 and 44 and to a lesser extent by jaw strap 39 which combine to provide a resultant force 40 tending to pull the frame 4 downwards and rearwards onto the face of the wearer. Forces 33 directed towards the lenses 3 are firmly countered by the rubber flange 13 seated against the regions 41 above the eyes and by the bottom of lenses 3 against the region below 42 of the eyes.
  • Upward forces 35 are resisted by the jaw strap 39 as well as the seating of rubber flange 13 against the upper marginal region 41 of the orbit of the eye.
  • Downward forces 34 are resisted by the frame 4 resting against the lower marginal region 42 of the orbit of the eye and/or the top of a cheekbone.
  • the rubber band 1 3 serves to reduce the flow of water contributing to forces 34 and keeps the lens 3 at a suitable distance away from the eyes to prevent fogging.
  • Figure 5B shows the embodiment of Figure 5A from a partial rear perspective. Strap 43 and 44 firmly encircle the head of the wearer 2. It will be evident that any force 47 tending to dislodge the glasses when in turbulent conditions will be countered by force 48 along strap 43 and resultant force 49 resisted by the combination of strap 44 and jaw strap 39.
  • Figure 6A and Figure 6B show perspective views of the invention of Figure 5A where the frame 4 has a pair of side arms 50, 51 to which are attached an upper head encircling strap 43 and jaw strap 39.
  • To jaw strap 39 is attached a lower head encircling strap 44.
  • the jaw strap 39 has VelcroTM adjustment portion 52 and the head encircling straps 43, 44 have adjustable locking clips 53 and 54, respectively.
  • the frame 4 has a soft nose piece 5 and a flexible band 13.
  • the flexible band 1 3 prevents excess water flowing behind the lenses 3 thereby reducing the water pressure tending to dislodge the frame 4 from the wearer.
  • Figure 7A and Figure 7B show the strap configuration of Figure 2 where the frame 4 has a pair of side arms 19 to which are attached the head encircling strap 20 and jaw strap 22.
  • the jaw strap 22 has a VelcroTM adjustment portion 55 and the head encircling strap 20 has an adjustable locking clip 56.
  • the frame 4 has a soft nose piece 5 and a flexible band 1 3.
  • the flexible band 1 3 prevents excess water flowing behind the lenses 3 thereby reducing the water pressure tending to dislodge the frame 4 from the wearer.
  • FIG 8A and Figure 8B show detail of the attachment of the strap 57 to a side arm 58 by means of a co-operating press stud fitting 56a and 56b located on the strap 57 and side arm 58 respectively.
  • the side arm 58 is connected to the frame 4 by a hinge 59.
  • the flexible band 13 extends past the hinge 59 and clears the side arm 58 when swivelled in the direction of the arrows 60.
  • the accessory can be easily detached so that the sunglasses can be used with or without the accessory.
  • Figures 9A and 9B there is illustrated a pair of spectacles
  • a spacer means 72 is formed from a moulded or mouldable plastics and comprises a flange 73 extending along the upper edge 74 of the spectacles and a nose piece 75 (shown in section in Figure 9A and in phantom in Figure 9B) which locates at the indent between the nose and the forehead of the wearer.
  • This nose piece 75 can suitably be a small channel so that it extends to bridge over the uppermost part of the nose ridge.
  • Figure 10 shows another accessory, in this case, a hat 63 attached to the sunglasses 64 shown in Figure 5A.
  • the hat 63 has an encircling size adjustment band 65 to which extension portions 66 and 67 are attached to side arms 68 by means of press stud fittings 69 and 70 respectively.
  • the hat may be attached to a head encircling strap.
  • Figure 10 also shows straps in place, the hat could be secured to the sunglasses without the straps.
  • This application of the invention has particular application to young children. In the case of small children, a single rear strap is preferable along with the hat.

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Abstract

Lunettes de soleil traditionnelles comportant un système de fixation d'accessoire permettant de fixer un accessoire aux lunettes. Les lunettes de soleil comportent une partie faciale constituée d'une partie d'appui sur le nez (5), d'une bande (13) située au-dessus des yeux de l'utilisateur et d'un système de sangles comprenant une mentonnière (8), une sangle supérieure (6) et une sangle inférieure (7) encerclant la tête et un segment de sangle de liaison (10) réunissant les sangles supérieure (6) et inférieure (7), ce segment de liaison (10) étant incliné vers l'arrière et vers le bas de façon à appliquer une force de maintien correspondante (40) pour empêcher le déplacement des lunettes sous l'effet du vent ou de la pression de l'eau. Selon un autre aspect, une coiffure (63) peut être fixée aux lunettes de soleil pour bénéficier de la configuration de sangles spécialement adaptée.
PCT/AU1997/000141 1996-03-07 1997-03-07 Lunettes de soleil de sport WO1997033190A1 (fr)

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US6629760B1 (en) 1999-03-24 2003-10-07 Silverfish, Llc Adjustable eyeglasses retainer
DE10159671B4 (de) * 2001-12-05 2008-04-17 Dog-Goes. Gmbh Hundebrille
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FR2522834A1 (fr) * 1982-03-05 1983-09-09 Cardis Philippe Branche de lunettes
US4435852A (en) * 1982-11-24 1984-03-13 Nesler Todd G Goggle
US4515449A (en) * 1983-02-16 1985-05-07 Davidson Katharine H Head harness for glasses
DE3714032A1 (de) * 1987-04-28 1988-11-17 Hans Juergen Hennig Brille, insbesondere fuer sportliche betaetigung
WO1994016654A1 (fr) * 1993-01-25 1994-08-04 Pascal Cluzel Paire de lunettes modulable
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US6629760B1 (en) 1999-03-24 2003-10-07 Silverfish, Llc Adjustable eyeglasses retainer
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