Granted Patent B2

US 12,601,933 · App. 17/202,156 · Granted Apr 14, 2026

Inventors: Keith Langenwalter (Portland, OR); Eric Thorsell (Portland, OR); John Ohran (West Linn, OR); Will McNeal (Portland, OR); Nicolas Ramirez (Portland, OR); Matt Capozzi (Bend, OR); Scott Layton (Portland, OR)

Assignee: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.

G02C9/04A61F9/025G02C3/003A61F9/026A61F9/027A61F2210/009A61F2220/0025G02C2200/02G02C2200/06G02C2200/08

Abstract

Claims (22)

1 . A goggle comprising:

a goggle frame having an upper portion, a lower portion, and first and second side portions connecting the upper portion to the lower portion, wherein the goggle frame further comprises a plurality of first magnetic elements spaced around a periphery of the goggle frame such that at least some of the first magnetic elements are arranged along the upper portion and the lower portion;

a first latch component operatively associated with a first rod extending between and coupled to the upper and lower portions proximate the first side portion such that the first latch component pivots, responsive to actuation, about a longitudinal axis of the first rod;

a second latch component operatively associated with a second rod extending between and coupled to the upper and lower portions proximate the second side portion such that the second latch component pivots about a longitudinal axis of the second rod; and

a dual-lens assembly comprising:

an outer lens spaced from and coupled to an inner lens to form a dual-lens structure;

a lens frame coupled to the dual-lens structure, wherein the lens frame includes a plurality of second magnetic elements, each positioned to magnetically interact with a respective one of the plurality of first magnetic elements to magnetically couple the dual-lens assembly to the goggle frame; and

a pair of tabs extending from opposite lateral sides of the lens frame, wherein each of the tabs comprises a latch-engaging feature configured to receive, at least partially therein, the respective one of the first and second latch components for mechanically removably securing the dual-lens assembly to the goggle frame.

2 . The goggle of claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second latch components is biased toward a respective one of the pair of tabs.

3 . The goggle of claim 2 , wherein the first and second latch components are biased using magnetic force.

4 . The goggle of any of claims 1-3 , wherein each of the latch-engaging features comprises a channel having a length-wise direction oriented substantially parallel to the respective one of the first and second longitudinal axes.

5 . The goggle of claim 1 , wherein the goggle frame comprises a face gasket made from a thermoplastic elastomer.

6 . The goggle of claim 5 , wherein the first magnetic elements are received in pockets formed in the face gasket and wherein at least a portion of one or more the first magnet elements is covered by the thermoplastic elastomer of the face gasket to resist removal of the first magnetic elements from the goggle frame.

7 . The goggle of claim 5 , wherein the first and second latch components are pivotally coupled to the face gasket.

8 . The goggle of claim 5 , wherein the face gasket comprises a first face gasket providing at least the upper portion of the goggle frame, and a second face gasket providing at least the lower portion of the goggle frame.

9 . The goggle of claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second latch components is operatively associated with a respective actuator for pivoting the respective one of the first and second latch components.

10 . The goggle of claim 9 , wherein the actuator comprises a lever separate from the respective rod and operatively coupled thereto for independently pivoting the respective one of the first and second latch components.

11 . The goggle of claim 1 , further comprising a strap coupled to the goggle frame.

12 . The goggle of claim 11 , wherein the strap is coupled to the goggle frame via first and second outriggers, each coupled to the goggle frame proximate a respective one of the first and second latch components.

13 . The goggle of claim 12 , wherein each of the first and second outriggers is pivotable about the respective one of the first and second longitudinal axes.

14 . The goggle of any of claims 1-3 , wherein the first and second latch components are concealed from view, when the goggle is assembled and worn by a user.

15 . The goggle of claim 1 , wherein each of the pair of tabs is fixedly attached to the lens frame.

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Continuity (3)

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