Goggle systems and methods

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-12263125-B2
Application number	US-202318529984-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Dec 5, 2023
Priority date	Mar 2, 2018
Publication date	Apr 1, 2025
Grant date	Apr 1, 2025

Abstract

Goggles and eyewear with various features may be described herein. Such goggles and eyewear may include lenses that allow for the installation of larger roll-off films, adjustable nose sections to increase comfort of a wearer, sweat management systems that include a permeable gasket and a gutter, lens attachment systems, and co-molded frames of multiple different materials.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1. A goggle comprising:
a goggle lens comprising a pair of first engagement elements disposed on respective right and left portions of the goggle lens;
a goggle frame comprising a pair of second engagement elements configured to engage the pair of first engagement elements to couple the goggle lens to the goggle frame, wherein the goggle frame further comprises an engagement pocket disposed on a top portion of the goggle frame configured to receive a top portion of the goggle lens; and
a pair of latches each disposed on the goggle frame and configured to releasably engage a front surface of the goggle lens to secure the goggle lens to the goggle frame, wherein each latch is configured to move between an open position and a closed position, wherein when each latch is in the closed position, a first one of the latches is configured to sandwich the right portion of the goggle lens between the first one of the latches and the goggle frame and a second one of the latches is configured to sandwich the left portion of the goggle lens between the second one of the latches and the goggle frame.

2. The goggle of claim 1 , wherein the pair of first engagement elements comprises a first aperture extending through the right portion of the goggle lens and a second aperture extending through the left portion of the goggle lens.

3. The goggle of claim 2 , wherein the pair of second engagement elements comprise a pair of protrusions configured to be received within the first aperture and the second aperture.

4. The goggle of claim 3 , wherein when each latch is in the closed position, each latch is configured to engage a respective one of the pair of protrusions.

5. The goggle of claim 1 , wherein when each latch is in the closed position, each of the first engagement elements and each of the second engagement elements are sandwiched between a respective one of the latches and the goggle frame.

6. The goggle of claim 1 , further comprising a pair of locking members each configured to releasably lock a respective one of the latches in the closed position.

7. The goggle of claim 6 , wherein each locking member comprises a snap.

8. The goggle of claim 1 , wherein each of the latches comprises a hinge.

9. The goggle of claim 1 , wherein when each of the latches is in the open position, the goggle frame is configured to receive the goggle lens.

10. A method of installing the goggle lens on the goggle frame of claim 1 , the method comprising:
moving each of the latches to the open position to allow fitment of the goggle lens to the goggle frame;
mating each of the first engagement elements with a respective one of the second engagement elements; and
moving each of the latches to the closed position to secure the goggle lens to the goggle frame.

11. A goggle comprising:
a goggle lens defining a right aperture extending through a right portion of the goggle lens and a left aperture extending through a left portion of the goggle lens;
a goggle frame comprising a right protrusion configured to mate with the right aperture and a left protrusion configured to mate with the left aperture to couple the goggle lens to the goggle frame, wherein a top portion of the goggle frame comprises a top engagement pocket configured to receive a top portion of the goggle lens; and
a right latch and a left latch each disposed on the goggle frame and configured to releasably engage a front surface of the goggle lens to secure the goggle lens to the goggle frame, wherein each latch is configured to move between an open position and a closed position, wherein when each latch is in the open position, the goggle frame is configured to receive the goggle lens, and wherein when each latch is in the closed position, the right latch is configured to sandwich the right portion of the goggle lens between the right latch and the goggle frame and the left latch is configured to sandwich the left portion of the goggle lens between the left latch and the goggle frame.

12. The goggle of claim 11 , further comprising a pair of locking members each configured to releasably lock a respective one of the latches in the closed position.

13. The goggle of claim 12 , wherein each locking member comprises a snap.

14. The goggle of claim 11 , wherein each of the latches comprises a hinge.

15. The goggle of claim 11 , wherein when the right latch is in the closed position, the right aperture and the right protrusion are sandwiched between the right latch and the goggle frame, and when the left latch is in the closed position, the left aperture and the left protrusion are sandwiched between the left latch and the goggle frame.

16. A method of installing the goggle lens on the goggle frame of claim 11 , the method comprising:
moving each of the latches to the open position to allow fitment of the goggle lens to the goggle frame;
mating each of the right aperture and the left aperture with the right protrusion and the left protrusion; and
moving each of the latches to the closed position to secure the goggle lens to the goggle frame.

17. A goggle comprising:
a goggle frame and a goggle lens coupled to the goggle frame to form a goggle assembly, wherein a top portion of the goggle frame comprises a top engagement pocket receiving a top portion of the goggle lens; and
a pair of latches each in a closed position sandwiching a portion of the goggle lens between the latch and the goggle frame and engaging a respective engagement element on a front surface of the goggle assembly to secure the goggle lens to the goggle frame;
wherein each of the latches is configured to move between the closed position in which each latch engages the respective engagement element on the front surface of the goggle assembly and an open position in which each latch is disengaged from the respective engagement element and the goggle lens is removable from the goggle frame.

18. The goggle of claim 17 , wherein each respective engagement element extends from the goggle frame through a respective aperture formed in the goggle lens.

19. The goggle of claim 17 , wherein each respective engagement element extends outward from the front surface of the goggle lens.

20. The goggle of claim 17 , wherein each respective engagement element is configured to secure a respective one of the latches in the closed position.

Assignees

• 100% Speedlab Llc

Inventors

• Young Michael D
• Tan Dennis C
• Boinnard Ludovic Francis

Classifications

• A61F9/02

  Goggles (for swimming A63B33/00) · CPC title

• A61F9/026

  Paddings; Cushions; Fittings to the face · CPC title

• A61F9/027

  Straps; Buckles; Attachment of headbands · CPC title

• A61F9/028

  Ventilation means · CPC title

• A61F9/025

  Special attachment of screens, e.g. hinged, removable; Roll-up protective layers · CPC title