Swim goggles with ear protectors

Abstract

Swim goggles with ear protectors that prevent water from entering the ears of the wearer when swimming. The swim goggles with car protectors may include a goggles portion and a strap portion. The goggles portion has two lenses and a nose bridge. The strap portion connects to the goggles portion and has a left ear engagement portion and a right ear engagement portion. The left and right ear engagement portions cover the two auricles of the ears, such that water is substantially prevented from entering the external auditory canals of the ears. The strap portion may be one or two straps. If two, then the two straps may removeably connect at the back of the wearer's head via hook and loop material. The goggles portion may be removeably attached to the strap portion.

Description

SWIM GOGGLES WITH EAR PROTECTORSCROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This PCT Patent Application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No.63 / 790,562 filed on April 17, 2025, titled “SWIM GOGGLES WITH EAR PROTECTORS”, by inventor Lucas Vail Marten, the contents of which are expressly incorporated herein by this reference as though set forth in their entirety.FIELD OF DISCLOSURE

[0002] The present disclosure relates to swim goggles for exercise that include a headband that prevents water from getting into the ears without the need for multiple accessories.BACKGROUND

[0003] Swim goggles are widely used by swimmers to protect their eyes from water, chlorine, and other irritants commonly found in swimming pools and natural water bodies. However, a significant limitation of conventional swim goggles is their inability to provide protection for the user's ears. As a result, swimmers often experience discomfort, infections, and other ear-related issues due to water entering the ear canal. This issue is particularly problematic for individuals who swim frequently or for extended periods, as prolonged exposure to water in the ears can lead to conditions such as swimmer's ear (otitis externa) and other infections.

[0004] In addition to health concerns, the lack of ear-protection in traditional swim goggles can also affect a swimmer's performance and overall swimming experience. Water entering the ears can cause distractions, discomfort, and a loss of balance, which arc detrimental to both competitive and recreational swimmers. Moreover, existing solutions such as earplugs often fail to provide a satisfactory fit, can be uncomfortable, and may fall out during vigorous swimming activities. Consequently, there is a need for an improved design of swim goggles that addresses these issues by providing effective ear protection without compromising comfort or performance.

[0005] Currently, there are swim caps that are configured to cover a user’s ears and swim headbands that cover the ears by strapping around the forehead, but these fail to provide protection for a user’s eyes. Furthermore, there are goggles that cover the eyes, but provide no ear protection. Thus, what is needed is a pair of swim goggles with integrated ear protection.SUMMARY

[0006] The following presents a simplified overview of the example embodiments in order to provide a basic understanding of some embodiments of the example embodiments. This overviewis not an extensive overview of the example embodiments. It is intended to neither identify key or critical elements of the example embodiments nor delineate the scope of the appended claims. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of the example embodiments in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented hereinbelow. It is to be understood that both the following general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive.

[0007] In accordance with the embodiments disclosed herein, the present disclosure is directed to a pair of swim goggles for children and adults to swim without fear of getting water in the ears. The goggles of the present disclosure may have a latex-free neoprene system, instead of a standard strap that covers the wearer’s ears and easily allows for maximum adjustability to head size and shape. The goggles are preferably lightweight and allergen-free, utilizing modern materials to meet athletic needs while preventing (1) injury and damage to a swimmer’s ears, (2) raccoon eyes, and (3) intraocular pressure.

[0008] One embodiment of the device of the present disclosure is a pair of swim goggles with ear protectors, comprising: a goggles portion; and a strap portion; wherein the goggles portion comprises two lenses and a nose bridge; wherein the strap portion comprises two goggle connectors, a left ear engagement portion, and a right ear engagement portion; wherein both of the two goggle connectors attach to the goggles portion; wherein the left ear engagement portion is configured to at least substantially cover an auricle of a left ear of a user, such that when the user has donned the swim goggles on a head of the user, water is substantially prevented from entering an external auditory canal of the left ear; and wherein the right ear engagement portion is configured to at least substantially cover an auricle of the right ear of the user, such that when the user has donned the swim goggles on the head of the user, water is substantially prevented from entering an external auditory canal of the right ear. The left ear engagement portion and the right ear engagement portion may be made of neoprene. The left ear engagement portion and the right ear engagement portion may entirely cover the left ear auricle and the right ear auricle, respectively. The two goggle connectors may be two side clips that are configured to be removeably connected to the goggles portion. The two side clips may be made of metal. The strap portion may comprise a left headband strap portion and a right headband strap portion; wherein the left ear engagement portion is preferably part of the left headband strap portion; and wherein the right ear engagement portion is preferably part of the right headband strap portion. The leftheadband strap portion may be configured to removeably engage with the right headband strap portion at approximately a rear of the head. The left headband strap portion may have an interior attachment portion and an exterior attachment portion; and wherein the right headband strap portion may have an interior attachment portion and an exterior attachment portion. The exterior and interior attachment portions of the left and right headband straps may be made from a hook and loop material, such as Velcro®. The left ear engagement portion and the right car engagement portion may be configured to matingly engage with the left ear auricle and the right ear auricle, respectively. The two goggle connectors may be two side clips that may be configured to be removeably connected to the goggles portion. The left headband strap further comprises a left clip engagement portion that is configured to connect to one of the two side clips and wherein the right headband strap further comprises a right clip engagement portion that may be configured to connect to another of the two side clips.

[0009] Another embodiment may be a pair of swim goggles with ear protectors, comprising: a right eye lens; a left eye lens; a nose bridge; a headband; a left side clip; and a right side clip; wherein the headband comprises a left clip engagement portion is connected to the left side clip; wherein the headband comprises a right clip engagement portion that is connected to the right side clip; wherein the nose bridge connects the right eye lens to the left eye lens; wherein the left eye lens is removeably connected to the left side clip; wherein the right eye lens is removeably connected to the right side clip; wherein the headband further comprises a left ear engagement portion and a right ear engagement portion; wherein the left ear engagement portion is configured to substantially cover an auricle of a left ear of a user, such that when the user has donned the swim goggles on a head of the user, water is substantially prevented from entering an external auditory canal of the left ear; and wherein the right ear engagement portion is configured to at least substantially cover an auricle of the right ear of the user, such that when the user has donned the swim goggles on the head of the user, water is substantially prevented from entering an external auditory canal of the right ear. The left ear engagement portion and the right ear engagement portion may be made of neoprene. The headband may be made of neoprene. The left and right side clips may be made of metal. The headband may further comprise a left headband strap portion and a right headband strap portion; wherein the left ear engagement portion may be part of the left headband strap portion; and wherein the right ear engagement portion may be part of the right headband strap portion. The left headband strap portion may be configured to removeably engagewith the right headband strap portion at approximately a rear of the head. The left headband strap portion may have an interior attachment portion and an exterior attachment portion; and wherein the right headband strap portion may have an interior attachment portion and an exterior attachment portion. The exterior and interior attachment portions of the left and right headband straps may be made from a hook and loop material. The left ear engagement portion and the right ear engagement portion may be configured to matingly engage with the left ear auricle and the right ear auricle, respectively.

[0010] Still other advantages, embodiments, and features of the subject disclosure will become readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art from the following description wherein there is shown and described a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, simply by way of illustration of one of the best modes best suited to carry out the subject disclosure As it will be realized, the present disclosure is capable of other different embodiments and its several details are capable of modifications in various obvious embodiments all without departing from, or limiting, the scope herein. Accordingly, the drawings and descriptions will be regarded as illustrative in nature and not as restrictive.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] The drawings are of illustrative embodiments. They do not illustrate all embodiments. Other embodiments may be used in addition or instead. Details which may be apparent or unnecessary may be omitted to save space or for more effective illustration. Some embodiments may be practiced with additional components or steps and / or without all of the components or steps which are illustrated. When the same numeral appears in different drawings, it refers to the same or like components or steps.

[0012] FIG. 1 is an illustration of a front perspective view of one embodiment of the swim goggles of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG.2 is an illustration of a top perspective view of one embodiment of the swim goggles of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG.3 is an illustration of a rear’ perspective view of one embodiment of the swim goggles of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 4 is an illustration of an interior view of one embodiment of a headband strap of the swim goggles of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG.5 is an illustration of one embodiment of a side clip of the swim goggles of the presentdisclosure.

[0017] FIG. 6 is an illustration of a rear perspective view of another embodiment of the swim goggles of the present disclosure.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS

[0018] Before the present methods and systems are disclosed and described, it is to be understood that the methods and systems are not limited to specific methods, specific components, or to particular implementations. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting.

[0019] As used in the specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Ranges may be expressed herein as from “about” one particular value, and / or to “about” another particular value. When such a range is expressed, another embodiment includes from the one particular value and / or to the other particular value. Similarly, when values are expressed as approximations, by use of the antecedent “about,” it will be understood that the particular value forms another embodiment. It will be further understood that the endpoints of each of the ranges are significant both in relation to the other endpoint, and independently of the other endpoint.

[0020] “Optional” or “optionally” means that the subsequently described event or circumstance may or may not occur, and that the description includes instances where said event or circumstance occurs and instances where it does not.

[0021] Throughout the description and claims of this specification, the word “comprise” and variations of the word, such as “comprising” and “comprises,” means “including but not limited to,” and is not intended to exclude, for example, other components, integers, or steps. “Exemplary” means “an example of’ and is not intended to convey an indication of a preferred or ideal embodiment. “Such as” is not used in a restrictive sense, but for explanatory purposes.

[0022] Disclosed are components that may be used to perform the disclosed methods and systems. These and other components are disclosed herein, and it is understood that when combinations, subsets, interactions, groups, etc. of these components are disclosed that while specific reference of each various individual and collective combinations and permutation of these may not be explicitly disclosed, each is specifically contemplated and described herein, for all methods and systems. This applies to all embodiments of this application including, but not limited to, steps in disclosed methods. Thus, if there are a variety of additional steps that may be performed it isunderstood that each of these additional steps may be performed with any specific embodiment or combination of embodiments of the disclosed methods.

[0023] The present methods and systems may be understood more readily by reference to the following detailed description of preferred embodiments and the examples included therein and to the Figures and their previous and following description.

[0024] In the following description, certain terminology is used to describe certain features of one or more embodiments. For purposes of the specification, unless otherwise specified, the term “substantially” refers to the complete or nearly complete extent or degree of an action, characteristic, property, state, structure, item, or result. For example, in one embodiment, an object that is “substantially” located within a housing would mean that the object is either completely within a housing or nearly completely within a housing. The exact allowable degree of deviation from absolute completeness may in some cases depend on the specific context. However, generally speaking, the nearness of completion will be so as to have the same overall result as if absolute and total completion were obtained. The use of “substantially” is also equally applicable when used in a negative connotation to refer to the complete or near complete lack of an action, characteristic, property, state, structure, item, or result.

[0025] As used herein, the terms “approximately” and “about” generally refer to a deviance of within 5% of the indicated number or range of numbers. In one embodiment, the term “approximately” and “about”, may refer to a deviance of between 0.001-10% from the indicated number or range of numbers.

[0026] Various embodiments are now described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of one or more embodiments. It may be evident, however, that the various embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate describing these embodiments.

[0027] The swim goggles of the present disclosure may be allergen-free and lightweight, which makes them accessible to a wide audience of both competitive and non-competitive swimmers. By covering the ears, the swim goggles allow users to avoid “swimmer’s ear”, which is water trapped in the ear. The swim goggles of the present disclosure may be the right size and shape to avoid harmful intraocular pressure and “raccoon eyes.” The back connection (strap) portion may be hookand loop (Velcro®) on the back and may be larger than the average headband. This allows for a more adjustable fit, which is also superior to the average goggle strap. The swim goggles of the present disclosure may have measurements that are based on mathematical averages of leading goggle products.

[0028] The swim goggles of the present disclosure combines lightweight, athletic-capable swim goggles with headbands designed to keep water out of the ears while swimming.

[0029] Preferred materials:• Straps: Latex-free neoprene, large hook and loop patch on back interior for adjustability (preferably black)• Strap / Goggle Connector: Silicone (preferably black)• Curved Lens: Polyamine66; Outer UV protection layer, waterproof lenses between, antifog layer interior (clear / white)• Eye Socket Gasket: Soft flexible silicone (preferably white)• Nose Bridge: Flexible silicone (preferably white)

[0030] Preferred Measurements:• Straps: 3.5 mm thick x 9 cm wide (4-5 cm thinner at goggle connection) x 26 cm long.o Velcro patch: 3 cm wide x 8 cm long.o Reuleaux triangle opening at both ends to hook onto connector with goggles. • Strap / Goggle Connector: 40 mm wide (10 mm wider towards ear) x 20 mm long, with anchor bulge (Reuleaux triangle shape) facing outward for neoprene strap to securely hook around.• Curved Lens: 31.6 mm wide x 50.3 mm long.• Frame: 143.2 mm wide x 40.1 mm long.• Eye Socket Gasket: 10.0 mm.• Nose Bridge: 26.5 mm wide x 7.9 mm long.

[0031] Additional embodiments may feature different colors, mirrored lenses, replaceable / adjustable nose bridge, larger lenses, different strap shapes, etc.

[0032] The swim goggles of the present disclosure are the first swim goggles to combine forefront goggle technology with straps that cover the cars, preventing discomfort and health complications from water in the ears. Over-ear neoprene headbands exist separately from goggles, as an additional accessory, but the goggles of the present disclosure is the first product that combinesboth as opposed to using combinations of the separate products. The strap material allows for complete adjustability with the large hook and loop patch at the back of the head that is easier to take on and off than the average silicone strap or comparable headbands. The lenses may also feature premiere shapes and materials that promote maximum visibility and eye protection while keeping out water with soft, flexible silicone.

[0033] Regarding alternative embodiments, the lens may have different shapes or materials. Polyamine 66 is preferred because it is both lighter and cheaper than next leading material and curved shape is best for athletic capability. A smaller eye shape might raise intraocular pressure. Straps could be formed out of softer material, but latex-free neoprene creates a waterproof seal and is hypoallergenic. The nose bridge could be a harder silicone that is replaceable for better nose fit, but flexible silicone should address comfort for different noses. The connector could be made of a softer material for better face comfort but must be solid enough that straps stay connected to goggles even when stretched to size of the face.

[0034] FIG.1 is an illustration of a front perspective view of one embodiment of the swim goggles of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 1, swim goggles 100 may comprise goggles portion 102 and strap portion 104. Goggles portion 102 may comprise two lenses 110, 111, nose bridge 120, and eye socket gaskets 130, 131. Strap portion 104 may comprise side clip 180 and headband 140. Headband 140, as shown, may comprise right ear engagement portion 155 and left ear engagement portion 156. Goggles portion 102 may preferably create sealed air pockets around the wearer’s eyes. This may allow wearers to see clearly underwater because light refraction is corrected for and water is prevented from making contact with the wearer’s eyes. Goggles portion may 102 prevent salt, chlorine, and other irritants from coming into contact with the eyes. Eye socket gaskets 130, 131 may surround a proximal portion of lenses 110, 111, such that a comfortable, watertight seal is created with the face of the user.

[0035] As shown, side clip 180 may connect headband 140 to goggles portion 102. In various embodiments, headband 140 may entirely, substantially, or at least partially cover the ears of the wearer. FIG. 1 shows that the wearer’ s right ear is entirely covered by right ear engagement portion 155. Headband 140 may preferably be made from neoprene and be about 0.125” thick. Headband 140 preferably wraps around the back of the head of the wearer and comfortably engages and protects the ears of the wearer. Right ear engagement portion 155 preferably prevents or substantially prevents water from reaching the external auditory canal of the ear. Right earengagement portion 155 may preferably contact and cover the auricle of the right ear of the wearer in a tight-fitting, but still comfortable, manner. Right car engagement portion 155 of headband 140 prevents water from entering the ear of the wearer without the wearer having to wear very invasive ear plugs.

[0036] FIG. 1 shows that headband 140 may have its widest portion at or around right ear engagement portion 155. In some embodiments, the ear engagement portions of the headband may only partially cover the auricles of the ears, but so long as the headband is below the intertragal notch and above the top of the antihelix, water is able to be substantially prevented from entering the external auditory canal.

[0037] In various embodiments, headband 140 may be sized to fit specific head shapes, or it may be adjustable to fit many different head shapes.

[0038] Side clip 180 may preferably be made of stainless steel, such as 22-gauge stainless steel. In other embodiments, side clip 180 may be made from any durable material, including metal, wood, plastic, and composites.

[0039] In other embodiments, side clip 180 may be replaced with a direct connection between the headband and the goggles portion.

[0040] In various embodiments, the straps, headbands, and headband straps may be made from other water resistant materials, including, but not limited to: Silicone; EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer); Nitrile (NBR); Fluoroelastomer (FKM / Viton); Yulex / Natural Rubber; Ecoprene I Limestone Neoprene; scuba Fabric; Nylon; Polyester; Coated Elastane (Spandex®); SBR (Styrene-Butadiene Rubber) Foam; Ariaprene; and the like.

[0041] FIG.2 is an illustration of a top perspective view of one embodiment of the swim goggles of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 2, swim goggles 100 may comprise goggles portion 102 and strap portion 104. Goggles portion 102 may comprise two lenses 110, 111, nose bridge 120, and eye socket gaskets 130, 131. Strap portion 104 may comprise side clip 180 and headband 140. Headband 140, as shown, may comprise right ear engagement portion 155 and rear portion 141. Right ear engagement portion 155, as shown, my preferably matingly engage with the wearer’s right ear such that the outer surface of the auricle of the right ear is covered by headband 140. In some embodiments, ear engagement portion 155 may be made to conform to the ear and / or be otherwise formed to matingly engage with the ear.

[0042] FIG. 2 shows that side clip 180 may connect to headband 140 via clip engagement portion150 of headband 140 and to goggles portion 102 via goggle engagement portion 181. Goggles portion 102 may preferably comprise clip engagement connector 132, which may matingly engage with goggle engagement portion 181 of side clip 180. To engage or disengage, the wearer may twist and pull the two connectors apart or twist and push the two connectors together.

[0043] In some embodiments, the swim goggles do not have a side clip and headband / headband strap portion is directly connected to goggles portion (permanently or removeably).

[0044] In various embodiments, the headbands, straps, and headband straps may be unitary or made from combined and interconnected pieces.

[0045] FIG. 3 is an illustration of a rear perspective view of one embodiment of the swim goggles of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 3, swim goggles 100 may comprise a rear portion 141, right ear engagement portion 155, and left ear engagement portion 156. The embodiment of swim goggles 100 shown in FIG. 3 may be fitted to a specific head size, such that right ear engagement portion 155 and left ear engagement portion 156 align with the right and left ears of the wearer, respectively. As shown, right ear engagement portion 155 and left ear engagement portion 156 are preferably the widest portion of headband 140. Headband 140 is preferably narrower at rear portion 141 and where headband 140 connects to the goggles portion so that swim goggles 100 are ergonomic and comfortable to wear.

[0046] FIG. 4 is an illustration of an interior view of one embodiment of a headband strap of the swim goggles of the present disclosure. Headband strap 340 shown in FIG. 4 may be one of two headband straps that each connect to the goggles portion in the front and to each other in the back. Headband strap 340 may comprise attachment portion 342 on a rear portion 341 of headband strap 340. Headband strap 340, as shown, may also comprise clip engagement portion 350, which may comprise back flap 351 and clip cavity 352. In some embodiments, back flap 351 may be removeably connected to the inner side of clip engagement portion 350, such that the side clip may be removeably attached to headband strap 340. This may be through a snap connector, friction connector, hook and loop connector, and the like. In other embodiments, back flap 351 may be permanently connected to the inner side of clip engagement portion 350, such that the side clip is not removeable from headband strap 340. The connection may be permanent via adhesive, ultrasonic welding, stitching, and the like.

[0047] Headband strap 340 may also include ear engagement portion 355, which as shown may be shaped to entirely cover an ear of the wearer. In other embodiments, ear engagement portion355 may substantially or partially cover an ear but still prevents water from entirely or substantially entering the car canal of the wearer.

[0048] Preferably, rear portion 341 of headband strap 340 may have attachment portion 342 on an inner surface and another attachment portion on an outer surface. The attachment portions may be hook and loop, such Velcro®, so as to be easily removed, connected, and adjusted.

[0049] FIG.5 is an illustration of one embodiment of a side clip of the swim goggles of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 5, side clip 180 may comprise goggle engagement portion 181, goggles loop cavity 183, and headband engagement portion 185, which may comprise headband slot 186. Side clip 180 may be made of metal and have goggle engagement portion 181 bent into shape. In this manner, the user may removeably secure the goggles portion to side clip 180. Headband slot 186 may connect to the clip engagement portion of the headband to permanently or removeably connect the headband to side clip 180.

[0050] FIG. 6 is an illustration of a rear perspective view of another embodiment of the swim goggles of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 6, swim goggles 600 may comprise goggles portion 602, headband strap 340, and headband strap 640. Headband strap 340 may comprise rear portion 341 and outer attachment portion 343. Headband strap 640 may comprise real' portion 641, outer attachment portion 643, and left ear engagement portion 655. As shown, left ear engagement portion 655 may entirely cover the auricle of the left ear of the wearer, such that when swim goggles 600 are donned, water is prevented or substantially prevented from entering into the ear canal of the wearer. Outer attachment portion 343 preferably is a hook or loop material that matingly engages with a hook or loop material on an inner attachment portion 342 of headband strap 640. Preferably, both headband strap 340 and headband strap 640 each have an inner attachment portion 342 that matingly engages (removeably connects with) an outer attachment portion 343, 643 of the other. In this manner the user can attach swim goggles left to right or right to left.

[0051] The previous description of the disclosed embodiments is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the present disclosure. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0052] Unless otherwise expressly stated, it is in no way intended that any method set forth herein be construed as requiring that its steps be performed in a specific order. Accordingly, where a method claim does not actually recite an order to be followed by its steps or it is not otherwise specifically stated in the claims or descriptions that the steps are to be limited to a specific order, it is in no way intended that an order be inferred, in any respect. This holds for any possible nonexpress basis for interpretation, including matters of logic with respect to arrangement of steps or operational flow; plain meaning derived from grammatical organization or punctuation; the number or type of embodiments described in the specification.

[0053] It will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that various modifications and variations may be made without departing from the scope or spirit. Other embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the ail from consideration of the specification and practice disclosed herein. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with a true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.

Claims

CLAIMSWhat is claimed is:

1. A pair of swim goggles with ear protectors, comprising:a goggles portion; anda strap portion;wherein said goggles portion comprises two lenses and a nose bridge; wherein said strap portion comprises two goggle connectors, a left ear engagement portion, and a right ear engagement portion;wherein both of said two goggle connectors attach to said goggles portion; wherein said left ear engagement portion is configured to at least substantially cover an auricle of a left car of a user, such that when said user has donned said swim goggles on a head of said user, water is substantially prevented from entering an external auditory canal of said left ear; and wherein said right ear engagement portion is configured to at least substantially cover an auricle of said right ear of said user, such that when said user has donned said swim goggles on said head of said user, water is substantially prevented from entering an external auditory canal of said right ear.

2. The swim goggles with ear protectors of claim 1, wherein said left ear engagement portion and said right ear engagement portion are made of neoprene.

3. The swim goggles with ear protectors of claim 1 , wherein said left ear engagement portion and said right ear engagement portion entirely cover said left ear auricle and said right ear auricle, respectively.

4. The swim goggles with ear protectors of claim 1, wherein said two goggle connectors are two side clips that are configured to be removeably connected to said goggles portion.

5. The swim goggles with ear protectors of claim 4, wherein said two side clips are made of metal.

6. The swim goggles with ear protectors of claim 1, wherein said strap portion comprises a left headband strap portion and a right headband strap portion; wherein said left ear engagement portion is part of said left headband strap portion; andwherein said right ear engagement portion is part of said right headband strap portion.

7. The swim goggles with ear protectors of claim 6, wherein said left headband strap portion is configured to removeably engage with said right headband strap portion at approximately a rear of said head.

8. The swim goggles with ear protectors of claim 7, wherein said left headband strap portion has an interior attachment portion and an exterior attachment portion; and wherein said right headband strap portion has an interior attachment portion and an exterior attachment portion.

9. The swim goggles with ear protectors of claim 8, wherein said exterior and interior attachment portions of said left and right headband straps are made from a hook and loop material.

10. The swim goggles with ear protectors of claim 3, wherein said left ear engagement portion and said right ear engagement portion are configured to matingly engage with said left ear auricle and said right ear auricle, respectively.

11. The swim goggles with ear protectors of claim 6, wherein said two goggle connectors are two side clips that are configured to be removeably connected to said goggles portion;wherein said left headband strap further comprises a left clip engagement portion that is configured to connect to one of said two side clips and wherein said right headband strap further comprises a right clip engagement portion that is configured to connect to another of said two side clips.

12. A pair of swim goggles with ear protectors, comprising:a right eye lens;a left eye lens;a nose bridge;a headband;a left side clip; anda right side clip;wherein said headband comprises a left clip engagement portion is connected to said left side clip;wherein said headband comprises a right clip engagement portion that is connected to said right side clip;wherein said nose bridge connects said right eye lens to said left eye lens; wherein said left eye lens is removeably connected to said left side clip; wherein said right eye lens is removeably connected to said right side clip; wherein said headband further comprises a left ear engagement portion and a right ear engagement portion;wherein said left ear engagement portion is configured to substantially cover an auricle of a left ear of a user, such that when said user has donned said swim goggles on a head of said user, water is substantially prevented from entering an external auditory canal of said left ear; andwherein said right ear engagement portion is configured to at least substantially cover an auricle of said right ear of said user, such that when said user has donned said swim goggles on said head of said user, water is substantially prevented from entering an external auditory canal of said right ear.

13. The swim goggles with ear protectors of claim 12, wherein said left ear engagement portion and said right ear engagement portion are made of neoprene.

14. The swim goggles with ear protectors of claim 12, wherein said headband is made of neoprene.1 . The swim goggles with ear protectors of claim 12, wherein said left and right side clips are made of metal.

16. The swim goggles with ear protectors of claim 12, wherein said headband further comprises a left headband strap portion and a right headband strap portion; wherein said left ear engagement portion is part of said left headband strap portion; andwherein said right ear engagement portion is part of said right headband strap portion.

17. The swim goggles with ear protectors of claim 16, wherein said left headband strap portion is configured to removeably engage with said right headband strap portion at approximately a rear of said head.

18. The swim goggles with ear protectors of claim 17, wherein said left headband strap portion has an interior attachment portion and an exterior attachment portion; andwherein said right headband strap portion has an interior attachment portion and an exterior attachment portion.

19. The swim goggles with ear protectors of claim 18, wherein said exterior and interior attachment portions of said left and right headband straps are made from a hook and loop material.

20. The swim goggles with ear protectors of claim 12, wherein said left ear engagement portion and said right ear engagement portion are configured to matingly engage with said left ear auricle and said right ear auricle, respectively.

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