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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 11, 2000
Filed:
Aug. 03, 1998
John D Dondero, Ketchum, ID (US);
Eye Safety Systems, Inc., Sun Valley, ID (US);
Abstract
An improved goggle system includes a goggle housing surroundably supporting one or two lenses, and further includes a hinged strap attachment member which is pivotally engaged to the goggle housing forward of the rearward most extent of the side lens or lenses. The hinged strap attachment member has a small shield member disposed generally toward the axis of pivot to protect the space between the hinge and the goggle, and also to provide a smooth interfit with the goggle when the hinge is displaced back toward the head of the wearer, as when the goggle is used without a helmet or other structure which would tend to pull outwardly rather than back against the head of the user. The hinges have sufficient flexibility matched with respect to sufficient pin length to enable the hinges to be rapidly and easily removed from the goggle, so that the goggle could be removed from the helmet or other support system when the goggles are needed elsewhere. An integrated, angled strap support post is provided on and integral with the goggle housing, which would normally lie underneath the hinge when the hinge is in place, to enable the user to quickly insert another strap when needed.