Patent ID: 6105177
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: A61F,Y10T

Abstract:
A pair of goggles for protecting the eyes of a wearer, comprising:a frame for sealing substantially completely against the face of the wearer;a curvilinear lens with a center substantially centered in said frame, said lens comprising:an inner surface;an outer surface, wherein said outer surface diverges with said inner surface so that a thickness of said lens as measured between said inner surface and said outer surface is maximized toward said center of said lens;a lens perimeter;tabs extending from said perimeter and directed substantially perpendicular to said outer surface; andmultiple optical zones integral to said lens, said multiple optical zones comprising:a central optical zone positioned at said center of said lens; andside optical zones on either side of and spaced by said central optical zone, said side optical zones comprising:a first side optical zone contiguous to said central optical zone;a second side optical zone contiguous to said central optical zone; andrear optical zones spaced from said central optical zone by said side optical zones, said rear optical zones comprising:a first rear optical zone contiguous to said first side optical zone; anda second rear optical zone contiguous to said second side optical zone;a lens retention means cooperating with said tabs and said frame to removeably couple said lens to said frame;a strap coupled to said goggles for securing said goggles to the wearer; anda strap attachment means for adjustably securing said strap to said goggles.