US3944345A
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Optically corrected swimming goggles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-06-06
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Granted: 1976-03-16
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Expires: 1994-06-06
Abstract
Abstract A novel type of swimming goggles includes an improved means for receiving corrective lenses. The corrective lens forms the outermost face of the goggles and is easily insertable. The novel swimming goggles of this invention are inexpensive to manufacture. The lateral vision of the swimmer is improved due to the transparent sidewall construction of the goggles. A resilient gasket between the goggle socket and the face of the swimmer allows for a watertight seal therebetween.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank Decorato
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:06
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C5/00; A; A63; A63B; A63B33/00; A63B33/002; A63B33/004; G02C1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
An improved pair of swimming goggles for use by a swimmer including: a pair of plastic eye sockets, each socket including a flange base section roughly shaped to fit the contour of a swimmer's eye, a sidewall section connected to said flange base section and extending outward therefrom roughly parallel to the direction to the line of sight of said swimmer, and a transparent sidewall extension extending from said sidewall section; a nose strap for connecting said sockets over the bridge of the nose of said swimmer; a head strap for connecting said sockets one to the other around the back of the head of said swimmer, said head strap, sockets and nose strap thereby forming a continuous loop when connected together; a lens receiving means located in said transparent sidewall extension, said lens receiving means comprising a snap-in groove adapted to receive a corrective lens therein; and a transparent window connected to said sidewall section and located intermediate the base flange section and said lens receiving means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
An improved pair of swimming goggles for use by a swimmer including: a pair of plastic eye sockets, each socket including a flange base section roughly shaped to fit the contour of a swimmer's eye, a sidewall section connected to said flange base section and extending outward therefrom roughly parallel to the direction to the line of sight of said swimmer, and a transparent sidewall extension extending from said sidewall section; a nose strap for connecting said sockets over the bridge of the nose of said swimmer; a head strap for connecting said sockets one to the other around the back of the head of said swimmer, said head strap, sockets and nose strap thereby forming a continuous loop when connected together; a lens receiving means located in said transparent sidewall extension, said lens receiving means comprising a snap-in groove adapted to receive a corrective lens therein; and a transparent window connected to said sidewall section and located intermediate the base flange section and said lens receiving means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the plane of said corrective lens is tilted at an angle of between 5° and 60° relative to a line perpendicular to the normal line of sight of a swimmer wearing said goggles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said sidewall section and said sidewall extension are a continuous piece of plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said sidewall extension and said sidewall and discreet plastic elements connected together by a cement-type material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
183 words
An improved pair of swimming goggles for use by a swimmer including: a pair of plastic eye sockets, each socket including a flange base section roughly shaped to fit the contour of a swimmer's eye, a sidewall section connected to said flange base section and extending outwardly therefrom roughly parallel to the direction of the line of sight of said swimmer, and a transparent sidewall extension extending from said sidewall section; a nose strap for connecting said sockets over the bridge of the nose of said swimmer; a head strap for connecting said sockets one to the other around the back of the head of said swimmer, said head strap, sockets and nose strap thereby forming a continuous loop when connected together; a lens receiving means located in said transparent sidewall extension and comprising a flat ledge recessed into said sidewall extension and adapted to receive said corrective lens, said corrective lens being securable into said sidewall extension by a cement-type material; and, a transparent window connected to said sidewall section and located intermediate the base flange section and said lens receiving means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
183 words
An improved pair of swimming goggles for use by a swimmer including: a pair of plastic eye sockets, each socket including a flange base section roughly shaped to fit the contour of a swimmer's eye, a sidewall section connected to said flange base section and extending outwardly therefrom roughly parallel to the direction of the line of sight of said swimmer, and a transparent sidewall extension extending from said sidewall section; a nose strap for connecting said sockets over the bridge of the nose of said swimmer; a head strap for connecting said sockets one to the other around the back of the head of said swimmer, said head strap, sockets and nose strap thereby forming a continuous loop when connected together; a lens receiving means located in said transparent sidewall extension and comprising a flat ledge recessed into said sidewall extension and adapted to receive said corrective lens, said corrective lens being securable into said sidewall extension by a cement-type material; and, a transparent window connected to said sidewall section and located intermediate the base flange section and said lens receiving means.
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) | 1979-03-16 | 1979-09-15 | 1980-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-16 | 1983-09-15 | 1984-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-16 | 1987-09-15 | 1988-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |