US3713732A
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Two piece goggle construction
Assignee: MIDLAND OPTICAL Inc
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Filing: 1971-06-08
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Granted: 1973-01-30
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Expires: 1991-06-08
Abstract
Abstract A goggle is disclosed which comprises two molded synthetic plastic interlocking components one of which comprises a front frame with an upper bridge bar and transparent plates or lenses therebelow and with hinge guide elements at the ends, and the other of which comprises temples hinged to a coacting brow bar and with complemental hinge guide components interfitting with the hinge guide elements of the frame component to provide for hinge action, limited lateral movement of the temples and restricted vertical movement at the hinge guide elements throughout the travel range of the temples.
Inventors
- 👤 L Gooch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 07:40
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C1/00; G02C1/04; G02C5/00; G02C5/02; G02C2200/00; G02C2200/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A construction for goggles and the like comprising a front frame member having a horizontal bridge bar portion and carrying intermediate its ends a transparent element for support in front of the eyes, and a temple member including a horizontal bar portion extending along the length of and aligned with said bridge bar portion, said temple member including temples integrally connected to said temple bar portion by flexible hinge strips, One of said front frame member and said temple member having a horizontal plate portion thereon providing one of said interengaging members, and the other of said members having at least one horizontal plate portion thereon engaging said other horizontal plate portion, means for retaining said front frame member and said horizontal bar portion in engagement, and interengaging membErs on said bridge bar portion and said temple bar portion controlling the movement of said temple members at said hinge strips upon swinging movement of said temples.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A construction for goggles and the like comprising a front frame member having a horizontal bridge bar portion and carrying intermediate its ends a transparent element for support in front of the eyes, and a temple member including a horizontal bar portion extending along the length of and aligned with said bridge bar portion, said temple member including temples integrally connected to said temple bar portion by flexible hinge strips, One of said front frame member and said temple member having a horizontal plate portion thereon providing one of said interengaging members, and the other of said members having at least one horizontal plate portion thereon engaging said other horizontal plate portion, means for retaining said front frame member and said horizontal bar portion in engagement, and interengaging membErs on said bridge bar portion and said temple bar portion controlling the movement of said temple members at said hinge strips upon swinging movement of said temples.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
156 words
A construction for goggles and the like comprising a front frame member having a horizontal bridge bar portion and carrying intermediate its ends a transparent element for support in front of the eyes, and a temple member including a horizontal bar portion extending along the length of and aligned with said bridge bar portion, said temple member including temples integrally connected to said temple bar portion by flexible hinge strips, One of said front frame member and said temple member having a horizontal plate portion thereon providing one of said interengaging members, and the other of said members having at least one horizontal plate portion thereon engaging said other horizontal plate portion, means for retaining said front frame member and said horizontal bar portion in engagement, and interengaging membErs on said bridge bar portion and said temple bar portion controlling the movement of said temple members at said hinge strips upon swinging movement of said temples.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
156 words
A construction for goggles and the like comprising a front frame member having a horizontal bridge bar portion and carrying intermediate its ends a transparent element for support in front of the eyes, and a temple member including a horizontal bar portion extending along the length of and aligned with said bridge bar portion, said temple member including temples integrally connected to said temple bar portion by flexible hinge strips, One of said front frame member and said temple member having a horizontal plate portion thereon providing one of said interengaging members, and the other of said members having at least one horizontal plate portion thereon engaging said other horizontal plate portion, means for retaining said front frame member and said horizontal bar portion in engagement, and interengaging membErs on said bridge bar portion and said temple bar portion controlling the movement of said temple members at said hinge strips upon swinging movement of said temples.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The construction defined in claim 1 in which said interengaging members include a plurality of horizontally disposed guide plates on said bridge bar portion and horizontally disposed guide members on said temples in sliding engagement with said guide plates.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The construction defined in claim 1 in which said horizontal bridge bar portion and said temple bar portion have interengaged flange and groove portions and locking means for retaining said bar portions in assembled relation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The construction defined in claim 1 in which said front frame member and said temple member respectively have engageable limit stop means for limiting the movement of said temple to position for wear.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The construction defined in claim 2 in which said guide plates include upper, lower and intermediate guide plates, and said guide members comprise interposed plate portions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
The construction defined in claim 1 in which said front frame member and said temple member have interengaged flange and groove portions, and spaced locking members are provided on said front frame member for retaining said portions in assembled relation.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-30 | 1976-07-31 | 1977-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-30 | 1980-07-31 | 1981-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-30 | 1984-07-31 | 1985-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |