US4564960A
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Device for fixing a belt of goggles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-02-28
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Granted: 1986-01-21
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Expires: 2004-02-28
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a device for fixing a strap of goggles or a diving mask or the like. The device includes a generally flat strap-securing fitting having a crossbar and fulcruming means extending therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 Takashi Nishiyama
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:13
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/02; A61F9/027; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/40; Y10T24/4086
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
248 words
A face mask or goggles structure having a body portion for fitting over a wearer's eyes and a strap attached to opposite ends of the body portion for surrounding the wearer's head, the improvement comprising a strap attachment assembly at least at one end of the body portion, said assembly including a web member formed at said end of the body portion, a slit in the web member, an end portion of the strap being passed through the slit from an inner surface of the web member, a generally flat planar strap-securing fitting unattached to the body portion of the structure, the fitting including a crossbar having a length greater than that of the slit, fulcruming means extending from opposite ends of the crossbar on one side thereof, and finger grip means extending from opposite ends of the crossbar on the other side thereof, the end portion of the strap being looped over the crossbar on an outer surface of the web member and being passed back through the slit whereby the fitting is forced against the outer surface of the web member by tension applied to the strap and wherein the length of the strap may be adjusted by lifting the finger grip means of the fitting away from the outer surface of the web member causing the fulcruming means to turn with respect to the outer surface of the web member so as to raise the crossbar and allow the strap to move lengthwise relative thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
248 words
A face mask or goggles structure having a body portion for fitting over a wearer's eyes and a strap attached to opposite ends of the body portion for surrounding the wearer's head, the improvement comprising a strap attachment assembly at least at one end of the body portion, said assembly including a web member formed at said end of the body portion, a slit in the web member, an end portion of the strap being passed through the slit from an inner surface of the web member, a generally flat planar strap-securing fitting unattached to the body portion of the structure, the fitting including a crossbar having a length greater than that of the slit, fulcruming means extending from opposite ends of the crossbar on one side thereof, and finger grip means extending from opposite ends of the crossbar on the other side thereof, the end portion of the strap being looped over the crossbar on an outer surface of the web member and being passed back through the slit whereby the fitting is forced against the outer surface of the web member by tension applied to the strap and wherein the length of the strap may be adjusted by lifting the finger grip means of the fitting away from the outer surface of the web member causing the fulcruming means to turn with respect to the outer surface of the web member so as to raise the crossbar and allow the strap to move lengthwise relative thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the fulcruming means comprises finite stub members extending transversely from the opposite ends of the crossbar and wherein the fingergrip means comprises a closed loop portion extending from the opposite ends of the crossbar whereby the fitting has an overall shape substantially in the form of a captial D.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the strap attachment assembly is replicated at the other end of the body portion.
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) | 1989-01-20 | 1989-07-22 | 1990-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-01-20 | 1993-07-22 | 1994-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-01-20 | 1997-07-22 | 1998-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |