Eyewear having multiple ventilation states

US9192520B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9192520-B2
Application numberUS-201314014209-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateAug 29, 2013
Priority dateAug 31, 2012
Publication dateNov 24, 2015
Grant dateNov 24, 2015

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Eyewear is disclosed that can have multiple ventilation states providing different amounts of ventilation through the eyewear. The eyewear can include a lens and a frame. In some embodiments, the lens can be movable with respect to the frame to provide the multiple ventilation states. In some embodiments, the eyewear can include a gasket that removably attaches to the frame. In some embodiments, the gasket can be movable with respect to the frame to provide the multiple ventilation states.

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What is claimed is: 1. Eyewear comprising: a lens; a frame configured to support the lens in a field of view of a wearer; and a lens retaining member coupled to a brow portion of the frame, wherein the lens retaining member is rotatable between a closed position and an open position; wherein the closed position of the lens retaining member retains the lens on the frame in a closed configuration configured to be in the field of view of the wearer; wherein the open position…

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What does patent US9192520B2 cover?
Eyewear is disclosed that can have multiple ventilation states providing different amounts of ventilation through the eyewear. The eyewear can include a lens and a frame. In some embodiments, the lens can be movable with respect to the frame to provide the multiple ventilation states. In some embodiments, the eyewear can include a gasket that removably attaches to the frame. In some embodiments…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Oakley Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61F9/028. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Nov 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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