Patent ID: 7971268

Claim:
A goggle comprising: a goggle frame defining opposing lateral portions and a central portion, the goggle frame comprising a bridge disposed at the central portion of the goggle frame, the goggle frame being generally flexible upon exertion of a bending force on the goggle frame, the goggle frame comprising a front frame portion and a rear frame portion spaced apart from the front frame portion, the front frame portion being configured to support a lens in a wearer's line of sight, the rear frame portion being adjustable relative to the contours of the wearer's face; a bend control component extending along the bridge of the front frame portion and being spaced apart from the rear frame portion of the goggle frame, the bend control component comprising a generally elongate body having first and second ends, the first and second ends being disposed on opposing sides of the bridge, the bend control component being configured to enhance flexural strength of the goggle at the bridge thereof for reducing bending of the front frame portion of the goggle frame at the bridge; and a cushion component attached to the rear frame portion of the goggle frame and configured to be interposed between the goggle frame and the wearer's face.