Patent Grant
11510816
Eyewear, such as goggles, are typically worn to protect the wearer's eyes from radiation and foreign objects. In active sports, particularly, the lens of the eyewear may become dirty or collect dust, snow or other type of debris that block the view of the wearer. It would be desirable to implement a lens cleaning mechanism that can be deployed to quickly and efficiently remove debris from the lens and provide the wearer with an unobstructed view.
One embodiment relates to a goggle. The goggle includes a frame, a lens, and a roll-off system. The frame may have a first lateral end and an opposing second lateral end. The frame may define a lens cavity. The lens may be disposed within the lens cavity of the frame. The roll-off system may include a first canister, a second canister, and an actuator mechanism. The first canister may be at least partially integrally formed with the first lateral end of the frame. The first canister may define a first interior cavity configured to store a roll of film. The second canister may at least partially integrally formed with the opposing second lateral end of the frame. The second canister may define a second interior cavity configured to receive a strip of film from the roll of film. The actuator mechanism may facilitate selectively dispensing the strip of film from the first canister across the lens to the second canister.
In some embodiments, the first lateral end of the frame defines a first slot and a first channel extending from the first slot through the first lateral end of the frame to the first interior cavity of the first canister.
In some embodiments, the opposing second lateral end of the frame defines a second slot and a second channel extending from the second slot through the opposing second lateral end of the frame to the second interior cavity of the second canister.
In some embodiments, the first canister and the second canister extend from a rear side of the frame. In some embodiments, the first canister and the second canister extend from a front side of the frame.
In some embodiments, the first canister includes a first housing and a first cap. The first housing may be integrally formed with the frame. The first cap may be detachably coupled to the first housing to facilitate selectively accessing and enclosing the first interior cavity of the first canister. In some embodiments, the second canister includes a second housing and a second cap. The second housing may be integrally formed with the frame. The second cap may be detachably coupled to the second housing to facilitate selectively accessing and enclosing the second interior cavity of the second canister.
In some embodiments, the actuator mechanism includes a pull-cord configured to facilitate manually dispensing the strip of film between the first canister and the second canister.
In some embodiments, the first lateral end of the frame defines a first rip-off interface. The opposing second lateral end of the frame may define a second rip-off interface. A first lateral end of the lens may define a third rip-off interface. An opposing second lateral end of the lens may define a fourth rip-off interface. In some embodiments, at least one of the first rip-off interface and the third rip-off interface. In some embodiments, at least one of the second rip-off interface and the fourth rip-off interface facilitate detachably coupling a rip-off film sheet across the lens. In some embodiments, the at least two of the first rip-off interface, the second rip-off interface, the third rip-off interface, and the fourth rip-off interface define an extension and/or define an aperture configured to detachably receive the extension.
In some embodiments, the lens is removable.
Another embodiment relates to a frame for a goggle. The frame includes a frame body, a first canister, and a second canister. The frame body has a first lateral end and an opposing second lateral end. The first canister is at least partially integrally formed with the first lateral end of the frame body. The first canister defines a first interior cavity configured to store a roll of film. The second canister is at least partially integrally formed with the opposing second lateral end of the frame body. The second canister defines a second interior cavity configured to receive a strip of film from the roll of film.
In some embodiments, the first canister includes a first housing integrally formed with the frame body and a first cap detachably coupled to the first housing to facilitate selectively accessing and enclosing the first interior cavity of the first canister. In some embodiments, the first housing of the first canister extends from a rear side of the frame body. In some embodiments, the first lateral end defines a first slot and a first channel extending from the first slot through the first lateral end to the first interior cavity of the first canister.
In some embodiments, the second canister includes a second housing integrally formed with the frame body and a second cap detachably coupled to the second housing to facilitate selectively accessing and enclosing the second interior cavity of the second canister. In some embodiments, the second housing of the second canister extends from the rear side of the frame body. In some embodiments, the opposing second lateral end defines a second slot and a second channel extending from the second slot through the opposing second lateral end to the second interior cavity of the second canister.
In some embodiments, the first lateral end of the frame body defines a first rip-off interface and the opposing second lateral end of the frame body defines a second rip-off interface. In some embodiments, the first rip-off interface and the second rip-off interface facilitate detachably coupling a rip-off film sheet across a lens received within the frame.
In some embodiments, the first rip-off interface and the second rip-off interface define an extension and/or define an aperture configured to detachably receive the extension.
Still another embodiment relates to an eyewear. The eyewear includes a frame, a lens, a first canister, and a second canister. The frame has a first lateral end defining a first channel, an opposing second lateral end defining a second channel, a front side, and an opposing rear side. The lens is disposed within the frame. The first canister is coupled to the first lateral end of the frame. The first canister includes a first housing and a first cap. The first housing is integrally formed with and extends from the opposing rear side of the frame. The first cap is detachably coupled to the first housing. The first housing and the first cap cooperatively define a first interior cavity of the first canister. The second canister is coupled to the opposing second lateral end of the frame. The second canister includes a second housing and a second cap. The second housing is integrally formed with and extends from the opposing rear side of the frame. The second cap is detachably coupled to the second housing. The second housing and the second cap cooperatively define a second interior cavity of the second canister. The first channel extends from the front side of the frame through the first lateral end of the frame to the first interior cavity of the first canister. The second channel extends from the front side of the frame through the opposing second lateral end of the frame to the second interior cavity of the second canister.
In some embodiments, a method is provided. The method may include providing a frame. The frame may include a frame body, a first canister, and a second canister. The frame body may have a first lateral end and an opposing second lateral end. The first canister may at least partially be integrally formed with the first lateral end of the frame body. The first canister may define a first interior cavity configured to store a roll of film. The second canister may at least partially be integrally formed with the opposing second lateral end of the frame body. The second canister may define a second interior cavity configured to receive a strip of film from the roll of film. The method may also include coupling a lens to the frame.
The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.
The drawings are provided to illustrate example embodiments described herein and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. Throughout the drawings, reference numbers may be re-used to indicate general correspondence between referenced elements.
Various aspects of the disclosure will now be described with regard to certain examples and embodiments, which are intended to illustrate but not to limit the disclosure. Nothing in this disclosure is intended to imply that any particular feature or characteristic of the disclosed embodiments is essential. The scope of protection is defined by the claims that follow this description and not by any particular embodiment described herein. Before turning to the figures, which illustrate example embodiments in detail, it should be understood that the application is not limited to the details or methodology set forth in the description or illustrated in the figures. It should also be understood that the terminology is for the purpose of description only and should not be regarded as limiting.
Embodiments herein generally relate to a lens cleaning system (e.g., an integral roll-off system, etc.). The lens cleaning system may facilitate cleaning a lens of eyewear, which may include goggles, glasses, sunglasses, protective eyewear, and the like. For example, the lens cleaning system may be configured to facilitate selectively cleaning the lens in a relatively simple manner (e.g., easily, quickly, etc.), by removing debris that hinder the vision of the wearer from the lens, and the like.
The eyewear described herein having the lens cleaning system may be used in a number of activities, including sports and athletics, such as extreme sports (e.g., motocross and snowmobiling); cycling activities, including auto racing, motorcycle riding and racing, BMX, mountain biking, etc.; with recreational vehicles including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), dirt bikes, utility task vehicles (UTVs), snowmobiles, and other off-road vehicles; military applications; and/or construction applications. For example, in some embodiments, the eyewear is a motocross goggle. In other embodiments, the eyewear is a snowmobiling goggle, a snowboarding goggle, a mountain biking goggle, a motorcycle goggle, a sky diving goggle, or still another action or extreme sport goggle. In still other embodiments, the eyewear is or includes a swimming goggle or other sports goggle (e.g., used in basketball, baseball, etc.; Rec Specs®; etc.). In another embodiment, the eyewear is or includes a visor coupled to a helmet (e.g., a football helmet, a motorcycle helmet, etc.). In yet other embodiments, the eyewear is another type of eyewear used for construction, military applications, machining, carpentry, scientific experimentation, and/or the like. In still other embodiments, the eyewear is a traditional vision enhancing glasses (e.g., prescription glasses, etc.) and/or sunglasses.
In some embodiments, the eyewear of the present disclosure includes a frame, a lens (e.g., a permanently attached or removable lens) disposed within the frame, and a lens cleaning system coupled to (e.g., integrally formed with) the frame. The lens cleaning system includes a roll-off system. The roll-off system includes film that is pulled, stretched, laid or otherwise applied across the lens of the eyewear, from one canister to another. The film may be made of transparent material, such as plastic. The material may be fully transparent, semi-transparent, tinted, or patterned or polarized in a manner that the film does not obstruct the wearer's view The film may have a thickness and/or opacity that allows the wearer of the eyewear to see through the lens over which the film is positioned.
Roll-off systems may be mounted directly to the lens of eyewear or may be detachable from the frame as outriggers. In certain embodiments, the roll-off system consistent with implementations of the current subject matter may be integrally formed with (e.g., molded with, form a part of, etc.) the frame such that the roll-off system forms a portion of the frame. By way of example, the roll-off system may include a first canister integrally formed with a first lateral end of the frame and a second canister integrally formed with a second lateral end of the frame. Such configuration may help improve the ability of the roll-off system to clean and/or otherwise maintain a clean lens of the eyewear. The roll-off system described herein may also more quickly clean the lens of the eyewear, and improve the efficiency of the cleaning process. The roll-off system described herein may also simplify the process for the wearer to clean the lens of the eyewear. In some implementations, the roll-off system described herein may also simplify assembly and/or manufacturing of the eyewear. In some implementations, the roll-off system described herein may additionally or alternatively improve reliability of the eyewear, due at least in part to less assembled components, a more rigid frame, and/or the like. In some implementations, the roll-off system described herein may additionally or alternatively provide an improved and/or larger field of view for the wearer. In some implementations, the roll-off system described herein may additionally or alternatively provide a more lightweight eyewear. For example, less components may be needed to assembly and/or manufacture the eyewear. As noted above, the roll-off system may provide improved rigidity, so less components may be necessary to assemble and/or manufacture the eyewear, thereby reducing the weight of the eyewear and providing an improved experience for the user. The roll-off system described herein may also reduce cost of the eyewear.
The goggle 10 provides protection to the eyes and adjacent area of the face of a wearer. For example, the lens 50 and/or the frame 20 may intercept light, wind, rain, snow, water, particulate matter (e.g., dust, dirt, mud, etc.), and the like, to protect the eyes and/or various portions of the face of a wearer of the goggle 10. As shown in
The frame 20 may be shaped to correspond with anatomical features of a wearer's face (e.g., cheeks, nose, forehead, etc.) to facilitate a proper fit of the goggle 10 when worn. As shown in
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In some embodiments, the goggle 10 includes a rip-off system. The rip-off system may facilitate detachably coupling one or more rip-off film sheets across the lens 50 (e.g., from a front of the lens 50) and the quick removal thereof. In some implementations, the tip-off system facilitates detachably coupling one or more rip-off film sheets across the lens 50 and the quick removal thereof, while the roll-off system may include a roll of film that may then be dispensed (e.g., automatically and/or via manual actuation), from one integral canister to another. The eyewear described herein may include the rip-off system and/or the roll-off system.
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In some implementations, the rip-off system does not include an extension. For example, in some implementations, the rip-off system does not include a post, a tab, a protrusion, and/or a clip. In some implementations, the film sheets do not attach to the extension. In some embodiments, the first rip-off interface 40 and/or the second rip-off interface 42 define an aperture that releasably receives the extension. As shown in
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In some embodiments, the intake housing 122 of the intake canister 120 is integrally formed with the second end 24 of the frame 20. In some embodiments, the intake cap 124 is detachable from the intake housing 122 to facilitate selectively accessing and enclosing a first interior cavity of the intake canister 120.
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In some embodiments, the supply cap 144 is detachable from the supply housing 142 to facilitate selectively accessing and enclosing a second interior cavity of the supply canister 140. As shown in
As described herein, the intake canister 120 and/or the supply canister 140 of the roll-off system 100 may be integrally formed with or otherwise integrated into or with the frame 20. Integrating the intake canister 120 and/or the supply canister 140 with the frame 20 of the goggle 10 helps to ease cleaning of the eyewear for the wearer. For example, the integrated components do not need to be first coupled to the eyewear by the wearer. Instead, the wearer may simply supply the film 180 (or a roll of film) to the roll-off system (e.g., to the supply canister 140). The film 180 may then be dispensed (e.g., automatically and/or via manual actuation), from the supply canister 140, across the lens 50, to the intake canister 120. Integrating the intake canister 120 and/or the supply canister 140 with the frame 20 may also help to reduce the number of components the wearer needs to carry while using the eyewear, as the intake canister 120 and/or the supply canister 140 may not be separately attachable to the frame 20, and may be preloaded with the film 180. Thus, the wearer may only carry the eyewear in use, without needing to use any separate component or cleaning mechanism to clean the eyewear.
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The second interior cavity of the supply canister 140 may store a roll of the film 180 and the first interior cavity of the intake canister 120 may receive a strip of the film 180 from the roll of the film 180 stored within the supply canister 140. The actuation system 160 may facilitate selectively dispensing the strip of the film 180 from the roll of the film 180 from within the second interior cavity of the supply canister 140, across a surface, shown as front surface 52, of the lens 50, to the first interior cavity of the intake canister 120.
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In some embodiments, the goggle 10 (e.g., the frame 20) additionally and/or alternatively includes one or more wipers 190. The one or more wipers may be positioned at various locations along the frame 20, such as along first and/or second lateral sides of the frame 20. In some implementations, the one or more wipers may be positioned at various locations along the lens 50, such as along first and/or second lateral sides of the lens 50. In some implementations, the one or more wipers are stationary, such as relative to the frame 20 and/or the lens 50. In such implementations, the one or more wipers may clean debris or other substances from the film 180 and/or lens 50, such as when the film is rolled, pulled, and/or otherwise moved across the lens 50. In other implementations, the one or more wipers may pivot, rotate, or may otherwise move across at least a portion of the front surface 52 of the lens 50 to clean debris or other substances from the front surface 52 of the lens 50 and/or from the film 180. In some embodiments, the one or more wipers (e.g., automatically or via manual actuation) move across the front surface 52 before the film 180 is applied to the lens 50. The one or more wipers may further improve the cleaning of the eyewear (e.g., via increased speed, performance, and efficiency).
It is important to note that the construction and arrangement of the elements of the systems, methods, and/or apparatuses as shown in the example embodiments are illustrative only. Although only a few embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail, those skilled in the art who review this disclosure will readily appreciate that many modifications are possible (e.g., variations in sizes, dimensions, structures, shapes and proportions of the various elements, values of parameters, mounting arrangements, use of materials, colors, orientations, etc.) without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter recited. For example, elements shown as integrally formed may be constructed of multiple parts or elements. It should be noted that the elements and/or assemblies of the goggle may be constructed from any of a wide variety of materials that provide sufficient strength or durability, in any of a wide variety of colors, textures, and combinations.
Embodiments have been described in connection with the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that the figures are not drawn to scale. Distances, angles, shapes, etc. are merely illustrative and do not necessarily bear an exact relationship to actual dimensions and layout of the articles that are illustrated. In addition, the foregoing embodiments have been described at a level of detail to allow one of ordinary skill in the art to make and use the articles, parts, different materials, etc. described herein. A wide variety of variation is possible. Articles, materials, elements, and/or steps can be altered, added, removed, or rearranged. While certain embodiments have been explicitly described, other embodiments will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art based on this disclosure.
Conditional language used herein, such as, among others, “can,” “could,” “might,” “may,” “e.g.,” and the like, unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments include, while other embodiments do not include, certain features, elements and/or states. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or configurations are in any way required for one or more embodiments. The terms “comprising,” “including,” “having,” and the like are synonymous and are used inclusively, in an open-ended fashion, and do not exclude additional elements, features, acts, operations, and so forth. The term “consisting essentially of” can be used anywhere where the terms comprising, including, containing or having are used herein, but consistent essentially of is intended to mean that the claim scope covers or is limited to the specified materials or steps recited and those that do not materially affect the basic and novel characteristic(s) of the claimed invention. Also, the term “consisting of” can be used anywhere where the terms comprising, including, containing or having are used herein, but consistent of excludes any element, step, or ingredient not specified in a given claim where it is used.
Also, the term “or” is used in its inclusive sense (and not in its exclusive sense) so that when used, for example, to connect a list of elements, the term “or” means one, some, or all of the elements in the list. Conjunctive language such as the phrase “at least one of X, Y, and Z,” unless specifically stated otherwise, is otherwise understood with the context as used in general to convey that an item, term, etc. may be either X, Y, Z, X and Y, X and Z, Y and Z, or X, Y, and Z (i.e., any combination of X, Y, and Z). Thus, such conjunctive language is not generally intended to imply that certain embodiments require at least one of X, at least one of Y, and at least one of Z to each be present, unless otherwise indicated.
Additionally, in the subject description, the word “example” is used to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. Any embodiment or design described herein as “example” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments or designs. Rather, use of the word example is intended to present concepts in a concrete manner. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present inventions. Other substitutions, modifications, changes, and omissions may be made in the design, operating conditions, and arrangement of the preferred and other example embodiments without departing from scope of the present disclosure or from the spirit of the appended claims.
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