US5018223A
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Non-fogging goggles
Assignee: Kore Outdoor US Inc
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Filing: 1990-05-07
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Granted: 1991-05-28
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Expires: 2010-05-07
Abstract
Abstract A non-fogging goggles includes a double lens that consists of a pair of two spaced-apart lenses that have an air interstice therebetween and in which the inner surface of the outer lens is coated with a metal film. The metal coating is preferably made of gold and is vacuum-deposited on the outer lens. The body heat radiated by the user is reflected on the metal film and reduces the temperature differential between the inner lens and the area enclosed by the goggles, thereby preventing fogging of the inner lens. The radiated heat will also contribute in maintaining the temperature of the lens of any corrective eyeglasses worn under the goggles.
Inventors
- 👤 Chris R. Dawson
- 👤 Gerald R. Parks
- 👤 John Dondero
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:23
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C11/00; G02C11/08; A; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/02; A61F9/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
Goggles adapted for use in cold weather which comprise: a lens assembly; an elastomeric pliable frame having ventilating apertures therethrough, said frame peripherally mounting said lens assembly, wherein said lens assembly comprises: a first lens having an outer face exposed to ambient air and an opposite inner face; a heat-reflective, semi-transparent coating applied to said inner face; a heat-conductive second lens inwardly parallel and spaced-apart from said first lens, said second lens being devoid of any reflective coating; a peripheral spacing seal hermetically closing an interstice between said first and second lenses, and wherein said first lens has a peripheral margin extending beyond the edges of the second lens; and said frame having a peripheral groove shaped and dimensioned to engage said margin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
Goggles adapted for use in cold weather which comprise: a lens assembly; an elastomeric pliable frame having ventilating apertures therethrough, said frame peripherally mounting said lens assembly, wherein said lens assembly comprises: a first lens having an outer face exposed to ambient air and an opposite inner face; a heat-reflective, semi-transparent coating applied to said inner face; a heat-conductive second lens inwardly parallel and spaced-apart from said first lens, said second lens being devoid of any reflective coating; a peripheral spacing seal hermetically closing an interstice between said first and second lenses, and wherein said first lens has a peripheral margin extending beyond the edges of the second lens; and said frame having a peripheral groove shaped and dimensioned to engage said margin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The goggles of claim 1, wherein said reflective coating is made of defused gold particles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
72 words
An anti-fogging lens assembly for goggles used in cold weather which consists of: a heat-reflective first lens having an outer face exposable to ambient air, and an opposite inner face having a reflective coating applied thereto; a heat-conductive second lens inwardly parallel and spaced-apart from said first lens, said second lens being devoid of any reflective coating; and a peripheral spacing seal hermetically closing an interstice between said first and second lenses.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
An anti-fogging lens assembly for goggles used in cold weather which consists of: a heat-reflective first lens having an outer face exposable to ambient air, and an opposite inner face having a reflective coating applied thereto; a heat-conductive second lens inwardly parallel and spaced-apart from said first lens, said second lens being devoid of any reflective coating; and a peripheral spacing seal hermetically closing an interstice between said first and second lenses.
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