Lenses and visor devices, systems, and methods

Abstract

A modified cap for the attachment of eye protective lenses or modified sunglasses via retractable arms movable in several directions can provide quick placement of the sunglasses on the face. The sunglasses which do not need temples can be partially stowed under the cap's brim or in a recessed compartment in the cap's brim, either of which may have friction points or magnets set to keep the sunglasses from dropping down. The user can release the sunglasses to position them on the face where they can be held in place by the telescopic arms that extend / retract according to the required placement of the sunglasses determined by the differing head size and facial contours of the wearer. Certain embodiments, therefore, allow the fast placement and removal of sunglasses in an efficient manner by keeping them close to the user's face in a safe position when not in use.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application is a continuation-in-part of and claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 481,365, filed May 25, 2012, titled “Lenses and Visor Devices, Systems, and Methods,” which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 490,015, filed May 25, 2011, titled “Sun Protective Eye Lenses Built in to Hat / Cap / Visor (“Cap”)” and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 545,461, filed Oct. 10, 2011, titled “Sun Protective Eye Lenses Built in to Hat / Cap / Visor (“Cap”),” the disclosures of each of the foregoing being fully incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field[0003]A cap, visor, or the like can be provided with movable eyewear, such as sun protective lenses. As used herein, the term “cap” can broadly refer to any cap, any hat including a full brim, any helmet, or any other type of head apparel. As used herein, a “brim” can refer to a projection of material, such as a ...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes an apparatus for adjusting the position of lenses in a helmet or visor. The apparatus includes a pair of lenses, an elongate visor member with a bottom surface, and support members that connect the lenses to the visor member. The support members allow the lenses to move from a position parallel to the visor member to a position perpendicular to it, and to lock into multiple positions. The technical effects include the ability to quickly and easily adjust the position of lenses for optimal viewing and protection while wearing a helmet or visor.

Problems solved by technology

In any event, it is a nuisance to have to repeatedly transition from a need for glasses to a need to remove and store the glasses.

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