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Safety goggle
Assignee: Cabot Safety Intermediate LLC
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Filing: 1982-02-08
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Granted: 1984-01-17
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Expires: 2002-02-08
Abstract
Abstract A safety goggle including a one-piece wrap-around front with hinged temples continuing rearwardly therefrom. The goggle features improved anti-fogging ventilation and universal nasal area face fitting.
Inventors
- 👤 Clark L. Grendol
- 👤 Richard H. Seager
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:51
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/02; A61F9/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A safety goggle comprising the combination of a one-piece wrap-around front having endpieces extending beyond portions of extreme peripheral vision of a wearer of the goggle, a rearwardly extending temple pivotally attached to each of said endpieces and each temple having an outer air scoop adjacent its connection to a respective endpiece, said air scoop providing an elongated generally vertically oriented air inlet for ventilating the space between a goggle wearer's face and said goggle front, said inlet being a passage oriented towards said space between the goggle wearer's face and said goggle front, and said front including a rearwardly directed brow portion with nasal area relief affording air exiting space for effecting said goggle front ventilation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A safety goggle comprising the combination of a one-piece wrap-around front having endpieces extending beyond portions of extreme peripheral vision of a wearer of the goggle, a rearwardly extending temple pivotally attached to each of said endpieces and each temple having an outer air scoop adjacent its connection to a respective endpiece, said air scoop providing an elongated generally vertically oriented air inlet for ventilating the space between a goggle wearer's face and said goggle front, said inlet being a passage oriented towards said space between the goggle wearer's face and said goggle front, and said front including a rearwardly directed brow portion with nasal area relief affording air exiting space for effecting said goggle front ventilation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A safety goggle according to claim 1 wherein said goggle front further includes a nasal recess and nosepiece fixed thereto, said nosepiece being of soft, shape-conformable material providing universal fitting of said goggle to various sizes and shapes of noses.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A safety goggle according to claim 2 wherein said nosepiece is readily removeable for replacement purposes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
A safety goggle according to claim 1 wherein said air inlets afforded by said temple air scoops extend along rearward terminii of said endpieces of said goggle front, said endpieces partially overlapping said air scoops when said goggle temples are in a position of use.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A safety goggle according to claim 4 wherein the openings of said air inlets are approximately 0.040 inch in width for prevention of flying object entrance.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-01-16 | 1987-07-18 | 1988-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-01-16 | 1991-07-18 | 1992-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-01-16 | 1995-07-18 | 1996-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |