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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 05, 2011
Filed:
Jan. 23, 2009
Carlos Reyes, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (US);
James Nelson Castro, Laguna Niguel, CA (US);
Hans Moritz, Foothill Ranch, CA (US);
Steve Oldham, Corona, CA (US);
Carlos Reyes, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (US);
James Nelson Castro, Laguna Niguel, CA (US);
Hans Moritz, Foothill Ranch, CA (US);
Steve Oldham, Corona, CA (US);
Oakley, Inc., Foothill Ranch, CA (US);
Abstract
A goggle is provided that can include a goggle frame and a bend control component. The goggle frame can define opposing lateral portions and a central portion. The goggle frame can include a bridge disposed at the central portion of the goggle frame. The goggle frame can be generally flexible upon exertion of a bending force on the goggle frame. The bend control component can extend along the bridge of the goggle frame. The bend control component can be configured to enhance flexural strength of the goggle at a bridge thereof for reducing bending of the goggle frame at the bridge. In some embodiments, the bend control component is formed separately from the goggle frame. In other embodiments, the bend control component can be secured to the frame using fasteners and/or one or more protrusions and corresponding recesses.