US4827557A
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Goggle wiper
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-06-06
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Granted: 1989-05-09
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Expires: 2006-06-06
Abstract
Abstract A goggle wiper (10) has a wiper means or flipper (12) having a curved wiping edge (16). Circumferential holder means (20) is provided so that the wiper may be slipped over and retained on the end of a thumb or ski-pole (not shown). The wiping edge can then be used when needed to brush away snow or the like from goggles.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence L. Siler, Jr.
- 👤 Richard A. Siler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:09
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C13/00; G02C13/006; A; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/02; A61F9/029; G02C11/00; G02C11/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A wiper for removing vision-obstructing matter from the transparent surface of ski goggles and the like, said wiper for removably mounting on a mounting member having a longitudinal axis, comprising: a. a substantially planar body means, said body means: 1. being fabricated of a soft flexible material; and 2. being substantially normal to said axis; 3. having a first end and a second end: A. said first end having thereon a single-edged blade, said blade: I. lying in the plane of said body; II. being contoured to fit said transparent surface of said ski goggles; and III. being spaced from said axis and transverse thereto; and B. said second end having therein holder means for removably fitting over said mounting member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A wiper for removing vision-obstructing matter from the transparent surface of ski goggles and the like, said wiper for removably mounting on a mounting member having a longitudinal axis, comprising: a. a substantially planar body means, said body means: 1. being fabricated of a soft flexible material; and 2. being substantially normal to said axis; 3. having a first end and a second end: A. said first end having thereon a single-edged blade, said blade: I. lying in the plane of said body; II. being contoured to fit said transparent surface of said ski goggles; and III. being spaced from said axis and transverse thereto; and B. said second end having therein holder means for removably fitting over said mounting member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
121 words
A wiper for removing vision-obstructing matter from the transparent surface of ski goggles and the like, said wiper for removably mounting on a mounting member having a longitudinal axis, comprising: a. a substantially planar body means, said body means: 1. being fabricated of a soft flexible material; and 2. being substantially normal to said axis; 3. having a first end and a second end: A. said first end having thereon a single-edged blade, said blade: I. lying in the plane of said body; II. being contoured to fit said transparent surface of said ski goggles; and III. being spaced from said axis and transverse thereto; and B. said second end having therein a loop for removably fitting over a wearer's thumb.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
121 words
A wiper for removing vision-obstructing matter from the transparent surface of ski goggles and the like, said wiper for removably mounting on a mounting member having a longitudinal axis, comprising: a. a substantially planar body means, said body means: 1. being fabricated of a soft flexible material; and 2. being substantially normal to said axis; 3. having a first end and a second end: A. said first end having thereon a single-edged blade, said blade: I. lying in the plane of said body; II. being contoured to fit said transparent surface of said ski goggles; and III. being spaced from said axis and transverse thereto; and B. said second end having therein a loop for removably fitting over a wearer's thumb.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
121 words
A wiper for removing vision-obstructing matter from the transparent surface of ski goggles and the like, said wiper for removably mounting on a mounting member having a longitudinal axis, comprising: a. a substantially planar body means, said body means: 1. being fabricated of a soft flexible material; and 2. being substantially normal to said axis; 3. having a first end and a second end: A. said first end having thereon a single-edged blade, said blade: I. lying in the plane of said body; II. being contoured to fit said transparent surface of said ski goggles; and III. being spaced from said axis and transverse thereto; and B. said second end having therein a loop for removably fitting over a wearer's wrist.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
121 words
A wiper for removing vision-obstructing matter from the transparent surface of ski goggles and the like, said wiper for removably mounting on a mounting member having a longitudinal axis, comprising: a. a substantially planar body means, said body means: 1. being fabricated of a soft flexible material; and 2. being substantially normal to said axis; 3. having a first end and a second end: A. said first end having thereon a single-edged blade, said blade: I. lying in the plane of said body; II. being contoured to fit said transparent surface of said ski goggles; and III. being spaced from said axis and transverse thereto; and B. said second end having therein a loop for removably fitting over a wearer's wrist.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The wiper means of claim 3, wherein said loop fitting over said wrist is comprised of straps having fasteners on the ends thereof.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-05-08 | 1996-11-07 | 1997-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-05-08 | 2000-11-07 | 2001-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |