Eyewear with rigid lens support
US8881316B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F9/029
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Eyewear, such as a goggle, is provided that can include an anterior module (such as a lens support) and an interchangeable posterior module (such as a faceplate). The anterior module can be adapted to support at least one lens in a wearer's field of view. The posterior module can be adapted to fit against a contour of the wearer's face and can be selectively interchangeable with the anterior module to modify at least one physical characteristic of the eyewear. In some embodiments, the anterior and posterior modules can be coupled by a suspension assembly in order to allow articulation of the posterior module relative to the anterior module for evenly distributing forces against the wearer's face. Further, the anterior module can be rigid for maintaining the lens in an optically-desirable orientation. Furthermore, the goggle can comprise an interchangeable lens mechanism to facilitate interchanging of lenses in the goggle.
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