Eye protector
US8220069B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2102/14
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Embodiments of an eye protector are made of a molded plastic part connected with a metal part. The plastic part consists of a generally C-shaped configuration with an elongated portion overlying the eyebrows and arcuate fingers designed to overlie the wearer's cheekbones. The metallic part includes an arcuate portion staggered significantly forwardly with respect to the plastic part. The horizontal stagger virtually precludes a ball from impacting on both the plastic part and the metallic part simultaneously, and the thin profile of the metallic part causes deflection of a ball rather than rebound. Embodiments also include a downwardly depending inverted V-shaped portion that protects the wearer's face below the eyes.
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