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Protective splash goggle
Assignee: VALLEN CORP
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Filing: 1977-11-04
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Granted: 1981-05-05
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Expires: 1997-11-04
Abstract
Abstract A protective goggle for protecting a wearer's face from the entry of chemical splash or other deleterious liquids into the protected facial region including a goggle frame and lens adapted for mounting on the wearer, the goggle frame having an opening for allowing for air transfer into and out of the goggle frame; a shield cap mounted onto the goggle frame over the frame opening for providing a shield opening which is in fluid communication with the frame opening; and, a recessed channel formed with the goggle frame between the shield opening and the goggle frame opening for directing any deleterious fluids entering the shield opening away from the frame opening thereby preventing the entry of such deleterious fluids into the facial region protected by the goggles.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul B. Specht
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 18:11
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/02; A61F9/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
220 words
A protective goggle for protecting the eye area of a wearer's face from the entry of chemical splash or other foreign substances, comprising: a goggle frame and lens, said goggle frame including a front portion having means for mounting said lens and a rear portion having a periphery contoured to engage the face of a wearer, said goggle frame including a top portion for positioning approximately above the eyes of the wearer and a bottom portion for positioning approximately below the eyes of the wearer; said goggle frame having a frame opening therein to allow the transfer of air into or out of the goggle frame; shield means mounted onto said goggle frame over said frame opening for providing a shield opening in fluid communication with but spaced from said frame opening; and said goggle frame including fluid drain means recessed in said goggle frame surface and positioned between said goggle frame opening and said shield opening and extending outwardly of said shield means for preventing fluid flow through said goggle frame opening and for transferring fluid entering said shield opening away from said goggle frame opening and outwardly of said shield means to thereby substantially prevent the undesirable entry of chemical splash or other foreign materials through the goggle frame opening into contact with the eyes of the wearer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
220 words
A protective goggle for protecting the eye area of a wearer's face from the entry of chemical splash or other foreign substances, comprising: a goggle frame and lens, said goggle frame including a front portion having means for mounting said lens and a rear portion having a periphery contoured to engage the face of a wearer, said goggle frame including a top portion for positioning approximately above the eyes of the wearer and a bottom portion for positioning approximately below the eyes of the wearer; said goggle frame having a frame opening therein to allow the transfer of air into or out of the goggle frame; shield means mounted onto said goggle frame over said frame opening for providing a shield opening in fluid communication with but spaced from said frame opening; and said goggle frame including fluid drain means recessed in said goggle frame surface and positioned between said goggle frame opening and said shield opening and extending outwardly of said shield means for preventing fluid flow through said goggle frame opening and for transferring fluid entering said shield opening away from said goggle frame opening and outwardly of said shield means to thereby substantially prevent the undesirable entry of chemical splash or other foreign materials through the goggle frame opening into contact with the eyes of the wearer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, including: said goggle frame opening being recessed for rearward exposure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein said fluid drain means includes: a recessed channel formed in said goggle frame below said shield means for receiving fluid entering said shield opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The structure set forth in claim 3, including: said recessed channel extending in said frame body outwardly of said shield means for transferring fluid flowing into said shield opening back to the outside of said goggle frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The structure set forth in claim 3, including: a ridge positioned in said recessed channel between said shield means opening and said goggle frame opening to direct liquids away from said frame opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, including: said frame opening being located in the top portion of said goggle frame end being oblong in shape; and said shield means including a shield cap mounted onto said frame over said frame opening and extending rearwardly to cooperate with said frame to form a rearwardly facing shield opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
65 words
The structure set forth in claim 6, wherein said fluid drain means includes: a recessed groove formed in said frame adjacent to said frame opening and between said frame opening and said shield opening, said groove being oblong in shape but extending outwardly from under said shield cap; and a flow barrier ridge formed in said groove for directing outwardly of said groove undesirable liquids.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
53 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, including: said bottom portion of said frame including a bottom opening, said frame including a curved entry section formed integrally with said frame and extending inwardly of said frame over said bottom opening to prevent direct entry of deleterious fluid into the interior of said frame.
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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) | 1984-05-04 | 1984-11-03 | 1985-05-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-05-04 | 1988-11-03 | 1989-05-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-05-04 | 1992-11-03 | 1993-05-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |