US3901589A
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Clip-on flip-up goggles
Assignee: Wyeth Holdings LLC
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Filing: 1974-07-08
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Granted: 1975-08-26
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Expires: 1994-07-08
Abstract
Abstract Clip-on flip-up goggles of novel construction are provided wherein a simply constructed inexpensive shield holder and clipping means permit manual adjustment of the shield to any one of five positions for use or storage out of use while still secured to the frame of a pair of spectacles. Also, a simple shield holder is provided for detachably securing the shield so it can be easily interchanged with other shields. Also, an easily fabricated and assembled clipping means is provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold Bienenfeld
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:34
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C9/00; G02C9/02; G02C9/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
218 words
Clip-on flip-up goggles comprising, in combination: a. a shield having a transparent substantially flat front portion; b. a shield holder for supporting said shield in a fixed position relative thereto; and c. clipping means provided with means for detachably securing same to the frame of a pair of spectacles; d. means for securing said shield holder to said clipping means so said shield holder is rotatable relative to said clipping means about an axis of rotation parallel to said front portion of said shield; and e. means for retaining said shield holder in any one of five selected positions while permitting manual change of position wherever desired, said means comprising five planar surfaces extending lengthwise along said clipping means parallel to said axis of rotation, each equidistant therefrom, each of said planar surfaces intersecting the adjacent planar surfaces at an angle of about 135* to form ridges therebetween, each of said ridges being equidistant from said axis of rotation, each of said ridges being a distance from said axis of rotation greater than the distance of said planar surfaces from said axis of rotation, said means also comprising a surface on said clipping means located a distance from said axis of rotation intermediate the distances of said ridges and of said planar surfaces from said axis of rotation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
218 words
Clip-on flip-up goggles comprising, in combination: a. a shield having a transparent substantially flat front portion; b. a shield holder for supporting said shield in a fixed position relative thereto; and c. clipping means provided with means for detachably securing same to the frame of a pair of spectacles; d. means for securing said shield holder to said clipping means so said shield holder is rotatable relative to said clipping means about an axis of rotation parallel to said front portion of said shield; and e. means for retaining said shield holder in any one of five selected positions while permitting manual change of position wherever desired, said means comprising five planar surfaces extending lengthwise along said clipping means parallel to said axis of rotation, each equidistant therefrom, each of said planar surfaces intersecting the adjacent planar surfaces at an angle of about 135* to form ridges therebetween, each of said ridges being equidistant from said axis of rotation, each of said ridges being a distance from said axis of rotation greater than the distance of said planar surfaces from said axis of rotation, said means also comprising a surface on said clipping means located a distance from said axis of rotation intermediate the distances of said ridges and of said planar surfaces from said axis of rotation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
Clip-on flip-up goggles as defined in claim 1 wherein said shield has a straight upper edge portion and a cut-out nose portion and said shield holder has a slot into which said upper edge portion fits and a depending nose piece having slotted elastically bendable wings to removably secure said shield to said shield holder by engaging the shield at said cut-out nose portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
103 words
Clip-on flip-up goggles as defined in claim 1 wherein said clipping means includes a bridge portion provided with a slot extending the full length thereof; a cover for said slot providing, in combination with said slot, a rectangular opening through the full length of said bridge portion; a pair of clip mounts each having one end thereof configurated to slide within said rectangular opening and each having the other end provided with clips to detachably secure said goggles to the frame of a pair of spectacles; and means for resiliently urging said clip mounts to slide towards each other in said rectangular opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
Clip-on flip-up goggles as defined in claim 1 wherein said shield is provided with side protector portions configurated to overlie the space between said front portion thereof and the head of the wearer thereof.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-08-25 | 1979-02-24 | 1979-08-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-25 | 1983-02-24 | 1983-08-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-25 | 1987-02-24 | 1987-08-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |