Patent ID: 6012163
Filing Date: 2000-01-11
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An eye-protection apparatus of the type for attachment to an image magnifying visor, comprising:a) a pair of support arms, the arms having a first end, a second end, and comprising projection members between the first and second end and having a pair of tabs located on the distal end thereof and a second pair of tabs on or proximate the second end of each support arm;b) a flip-down eye filter having a first and a second edge, and also having a pair of tabs located on the filter on or proximate the second edge, wherein the filter is rotatably coupled to the support arms on or proximate the first end of each arm at the first edge, wherein the first pair of tabs engage the pair of filter tabs to secure the filter in a stowed position; and wherein the second pair of tabs engage the pair of filter tabs to secure the filter in a deployed position; andc) a bracket coupled to the support arms to attach the filter and support arms to the visor.