Reversible Strap-Mounting Clips for Goggles

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-06-18
REVISION EYEWEAR
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[0011]The present invention provides goggles that include reversible clip portions that can accommodate the g

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If goggles with outwardly extended clips are worn without a helmet, the strap does not function effectively with the outwardl

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[0049]While this invention is susceptible of embodiment in many different forms, there are shown in the drawings, and will be described herein in detail, specific embodiments thereof with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the principles of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments illustrated.

[0050]FIGS. 1-4 illustrate goggles 20 of the present invention. The goggles 20 include a frame 24, at least one lens 26 carried by the frame 24, clip or connector portions 28, 30, and a strap assembly 36. The strap assembly 36 includes a strap 38, a length adjustment buckle 42, and a battery pack 46. The strap 38 includes free end portions 38a, 38b that are connected to the clip portions 28, 30.

[0051]FIG. 1A illustrates the frame 24 comprises a soft frame portion or gasket 24a that closely conforms the goggles against the wearer's face. The frame 24 also includes a hard frame portion 24b. An uppe...

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Goggles include a strap, a frame, at least one lens, and first and second connectors. The strap has opposite strap free ends. The frame has a lateral center and opposite lateral end portions. Each connector has a base portion for connecting to the opposite lateral end portion of the frame, and a strap-mounting portion for connecting to the opposite strap free end of the strap. Each strap-mounting portion has a strap connecting end where the strap meets the strap-mounting portion. Each of the first and second connectors have a first orientation for helmet-less usage and a second orientation for helmet usage. The strap connecting end of each connector is located a greater distance from the lateral center of the frame when the connector is in a second orientation than when in the first orientation.

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[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application 60 / 993,677, filed Sep. 13, 2007.TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to strap attaching arrangements provided on goggles.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Specially adapted, protective goggles are used today by soldiers and law enforcement officers. The use of such protective goggles is particularly advantageous in harsh environments where sunlight, wind, dust and debris can be hazardous to eyesight. Additionally, such protective goggles can be designed to protect the eyes against some level of impact of fragments and projectiles during combat or law enforcement activities. Such eyewear includes Bullet Ant™ goggles or Desert Locust™ goggles available from Revision Military of Montreal, Canada, or Revision Eyewear, Ltd. of Essex Jet., Vermont, USA. These goggles are often configured to be strapped over a protective helmet.[0004]Protective goggles are also used in industrial applica...

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IPC IPC(8): A61F9/02
CPCA61F9/029A61F9/027
Inventor LEBEL, STEPHANECROTEAU, DOMINIQUE
Owner REVISION EYEWEAR
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