CA1299817C - Protective eyewear with removable nosepiece and corrective spectacle - Google Patents
Protective eyewear with removable nosepiece and corrective spectacleInfo
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F9/00—Methods or devices for treatment of the eyes; Devices for putting-in contact lenses; Devices to correct squinting; Apparatus to guide the blind; Protective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand
- A61F9/02—Goggles
- A61F9/026—Paddings; Cushions; Fittings to the face
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F9/00—Methods or devices for treatment of the eyes; Devices for putting-in contact lenses; Devices to correct squinting; Apparatus to guide the blind; Protective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand
- A61F9/02—Goggles
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F9/00—Methods or devices for treatment of the eyes; Devices for putting-in contact lenses; Devices to correct squinting; Apparatus to guide the blind; Protective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand
- A61F9/02—Goggles
- A61F9/027—Straps; Buckles; Attachment of headbands
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- G—PHYSICS
- G02—OPTICS
- G02C—SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE THE SAME FEATURES AS SPECTACLES; CONTACT LENSES
- G02C11/00—Non-optical adjuncts; Attachment thereof
- G02C11/12—Side shields for protection of the eyes
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- G—PHYSICS
- G02—OPTICS
- G02C—SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE THE SAME FEATURES AS SPECTACLES; CONTACT LENSES
- G02C5/00—Constructions of non-optical parts
- G02C5/12—Nose pads; Nose-engaging surfaces of bridges or rims
- G02C5/126—Nose pads; Nose-engaging surfaces of bridges or rims exchangeable or otherwise fitted to the shape of the nose
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- G—PHYSICS
- G02—OPTICS
- G02C—SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE THE SAME FEATURES AS SPECTACLES; CONTACT LENSES
- G02C9/00—Attaching auxiliary optical parts
Abstract
ABSTRACT
A universal fit protective spectacle and assembly kit therefor are disclosed. The protective spectacle is especially adapted for use by eyeglass wearers since it includes an inner spectacle that holds corrective lenses removably mounted to an outer protective spectacle. The protective spectacle also includes removably mountable and interchangable nosepieces of various sizes to achieve a comfortable fit.
A universal fit protective spectacle and assembly kit therefor are disclosed. The protective spectacle is especially adapted for use by eyeglass wearers since it includes an inner spectacle that holds corrective lenses removably mounted to an outer protective spectacle. The protective spectacle also includes removably mountable and interchangable nosepieces of various sizes to achieve a comfortable fit.
Description
PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR WIT~ REMOVABLE NOS~PIECE
AND CORRECTIVE SPECTACLE
Bac~ y~ of the Invention ~his invention relates to protective spectacles and particularly to protective spectacles for a wearer requiring vision correction.
People working in potentially hazardous work environment~ generally require protective spectacles (or goggles) to protect their eyes from projectile~.
Those people who wear corrective eyeglasses require special attention in fitting protective ~pectacles since consideration must be given to their need to maintain vision correction in addition to providing optimum protection. Heretofore their needs have been ~et by providing a pair of impact resistant corrective eyeglasses, generally with sideshields, or by providing a protective spectacle which is larqe enough to flt over the corrective eyeglasses. Either arrangement is less than ideal.
In the former case, individual impact-resistant eyeglasses must be made-up for each wearer which is an expensive, time-c'onsuming process. If the specially made eyeglasses are scratched, worn or damaged, new ones must be made-up. If protection against a variety of hazards is required, then several pairs of eyeglasses may be required, one pair for each type of hazard to be encountered.
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AND CORRECTIVE SPECTACLE
Bac~ y~ of the Invention ~his invention relates to protective spectacles and particularly to protective spectacles for a wearer requiring vision correction.
People working in potentially hazardous work environment~ generally require protective spectacles (or goggles) to protect their eyes from projectile~.
Those people who wear corrective eyeglasses require special attention in fitting protective ~pectacles since consideration must be given to their need to maintain vision correction in addition to providing optimum protection. Heretofore their needs have been ~et by providing a pair of impact resistant corrective eyeglasses, generally with sideshields, or by providing a protective spectacle which is larqe enough to flt over the corrective eyeglasses. Either arrangement is less than ideal.
In the former case, individual impact-resistant eyeglasses must be made-up for each wearer which is an expensive, time-c'onsuming process. If the specially made eyeglasses are scratched, worn or damaged, new ones must be made-up. If protection against a variety of hazards is required, then several pairs of eyeglasses may be required, one pair for each type of hazard to be encountered.
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-2-In the latter case, it is sometimes di~icult to ~ind a protective spectacle which ~its com~ortably on the wearer and ~its over the wearer's corrective eyeglasses, which can vary in size and shape. The ~it 5 i8 o~ten cumbersome and sloppy.
In view o~ the above-described disadvantages it would be highly desirable to make available a universal protective spectacle that can be inexpensively produced and worn by both eyeglass wearers and non-eyeglass wearers alike. Such a protective spectacle should be adaptable to meet a variety o~ hazards and enable the eyeglass wearer to utilize only one pair o~ corrective lenses regardless o~ wear or damage to the protective spectacle or the hazard encountered.
Summa~y_5~the Invention The present invention provides a universal fit protective spectacle and an assembly kit therefor.
The protective spectacle comprises an outer protective spectacle which may be worn by non-eyeglass wearers or by Ryeglass wearers when an inner spectacle, which holds corrective lenses, is mounted thereon. The outer protective spectacle comes equipped with replaceable nosepieces o~ various sizes to achieve an optimum fit. The inner spectacle may be utilized with outer protective spectacles designed to meet a variety o~ hazards, as well as with other types of protective equipment.
129~83~7 - 2a -In accordance with a particular embodiment of the invention there is provided a protective spectacle assembly kit comprising:
an impact-resistant, visually transparent protective spectacle adapted to fit the face of a wearer and be retained thereon at eye level so as to substantially protect the eyes of the wearer from projectiles, said impact resistant protective spectacle comprising two frame halves interconnected by a bridge portion;
a discrete nosepiece having locking means for removably snap locking to said impact-resistant protective spectacle;
an outer spectral protective shield having lS approximately the same size and shape as said impact-resistant protective spectacle, said outer spectral protective shield comprising two frame halves interconnected by a bridge portion; and first mounting means for detachably mount-ing said outer spectral protective shield to both said nosepiece and said impact resistant protective spectacle.
Also in accordance with the invention there is provided a protective spectacle assembly kit comprising:
an impact-resistant, visually transparent protective spectacle adapted to fit the face of a wearer and be retained thereon at eye level so as to substantially protect the eyes of the wearer from projectiles, said impact resistant protective spectacle comprising two frame halves interconnected by a bridge portion;
1~99817 - 2b -a discrete nosepiece having locking means for removably snap locking to said impact-resistant protective spectacle;
an outer spectral protective shield having approximately the same size and shape as said impact-resistant protective spectacle, said outer spectral protective shield comprising two frame halves interconnected by a bridge portion;
first mounting means for detachably mount-ing said outer spectral protective shield to said nosepiece;
an inner spectacle adapted to hold corrective lenses, said inner spectacle comprising two frame halves interconnected by a bridge portion;
and second mounting means for removably mount-ing said inner spectacle to said nosepiece such that said inner spectacle, when mounted, is positioned between said impact resistant protective spectacle and the eyes of the wearer in a position to afford approximately optimum visual correction.
1;~9!98~7 3RI~ ~ESCRI~IQ~ OF ~E ~BaPINGS
Fig. 1 is a ~ront isometric view o~ the protective spectacle o~ the present invention:
Fig. 2 is an exploded iso~etric view o~ the protective spectacle shown in Fig. l including an optional clip-on outQr protective spectacle.
Fig. 3 is a partial rear isometric view of the protective spectacle shown in Fig. 1.
Fig. 4 is a partial plan view o~ the protective spectacle shown ln Fig. 1.
Fig. S is an enlarged ~ront isometric view o~ the nosepiece utilized with the protective spectacle shown in Fig. 1.
Fig. 6 is an exploded partial isometric view o~ the inner spectacle utilized with the protective spectacle shown in Fig. 1, including a partial rear isometric view o~ the nosepiece shown in Fig. 5.
Detail~d Descri~tiQn o~ the Pre~erred E~Qdi~ent~
The present invention is best understood with 2~ reference to the above-described drawings, wherein like elements are re~erred to by like reference n~merals.
With rQ~erence to Figures 1-4, the present invent~on in its simplest ~orm comprises a protective spectacle 1~, or an assembly kit there~or, comprising 129~817 an outer impact resistant, vlsually-transparent protective spectacle 11 structured tq rit the face o~
the WearQr and be retained thereoq at eye level so as to substantially protect the eye~ of the wearer ~rom S pro;ectiles, and an inner spectacle 13 adapted to hold corrective lenses (such as in lens de~ining portions 14~, said inner spectacle beinq mounted to the inner side o~ said outer protectlve spectacle such as to be positioned between the outer protective spectacle and the eyes of the wearer in a position to afford optimum visual correction.
Optimum vision correction 1-~ normally achieved when the inner spectacle is mounted at approximately the optimum vertex position (i.e. the vertical position o~ the lens center~ with respect to the pupil~ ace-form angle (i.e. the angle defined by the intersection of the planes formed through the perimeters o~ the corrective lenses), and pantoscopic angle (i.e. the angle by which the vertical axis o~
the corrective lens is inclined to a nominal re~erence with respect to the wearer's face).
The outer protective spectacle may have temple members 15 hingedly attached at the outer extremities thereo~ and extending rearwardly therefrom to engage 2S the head and ears o~ the wearer. Whlle any con~entional attachment of the temple members is appropriate, it is advantageous to utilize molded-in mating hinge members 16 at the outer extremities of the outer protective spectacle and on the temple member~, which can be joined and retained with manually insertable hinqe pins 17. Optlonally, head band 18 may be re~ovably attached to said temple ~29~817 members to assist retention of the protective spectacle on the head oP the wearer, or the head band may be directly attached to the outer protective spectacle (e.g. at the hinge mem~ers) when no temples are utilized using any available attaching means.
Also optional are side shields 19 which are removably attachable to said temple members and abut said outer protective spectacle, when said temples are open, preventing penetration of projectiles from the side.
Sideshields may also optionally be molded as part of the outer protective spectacle if desired.
The outer protective spectacle is preferably a one-piece molded transparent or semi-transparent impact resistant plastic, most preferably of a wrap-around design to s~bstantially protect the eyes of the wearer from projectiles. This outer protective spectacle comprises two plano lens portions 12 interconnected through a bridge portion 20 and embodies a nose bridge portion defined by the bottom edge 21 of said bridge portion and the inner facing edge 22 of said lens portions. The outer protective spectacle may optionally have a notch 23 located at the upper part of said bridge portion between said lens portions, said notch servinq to anchor removable nosepiece 24 and prevent sideways motion thereof after said nosepiece is mo~nted in place.
Nosepiece 24 can be provided in a variety of shapes and sizes that will fit a wide range of nose sizes so that the protective spectacle of the present invention can be adapted to fit most wearers by simply selecting the correct nosepiece. Generally, nosepieces would be provided in at least small, 129~817 medium and large sizes. Optionally, a nosepiece may be molded as part of t~e outer protective spectacle to reduce the number o~ separate pieces that must be manu~actured , but doing so reduces the ~lexibility of the protective spectacle encompassed by this i~vention.
It ig pre~erred to utili~e nosepiece 24 which is adapted to be snappably, removably attached to the outer protective spectacle at the bridge portion thereof. This nosepiece comprises a bridge-abutting portion 25 adapted to abut the bridge portion 20 o~
the outer protactive spectacle, preferably the rear-facing sur~ace thereo~, a clip portion 26 located at the upper end o~ said bridge- abutting portion and adapted to clip onto the bridge portion 20 o~ said outer protective spectacle, preferably within optional notch 23, and a pair o~ arms 27 locatYd at the lower end Or said bridge abutting portion 25 and extending downwardly therefrom, generally to form an approximately horseshoe shape. The arms 27 o~ the nosepiece have inner surfaces 28 adapted to conform to the shape of the nose of the wearer and have outer sur~aces 29 adapted to snugly engage the nosebridge portion 21, 22 of the outer protective spectacle. The 2S arms 27 further have a small llp 30 extending normal to each Or t~e outer surfaces 29 so as to snappably engage the lens portions 12 o~ the outer protective spectacle Nosepiece 24 i9 accordinqly loc~ed onto the outer protective spectacle by the combined action o~ the clip portion 26 preventing downward or outward l2~al7 ~ovement Or the nosepiece, the lips 30 and outer s~r~aces 29 preventing upward or outward movement of the nasepiece, the bridge abutting portion 25 preventing rorward novement of the nosepiece, and the notch 23, combined with the snug-~it o~ the nosepiece within the nose-bridqe portion 21, 22 preventing sideways or twistinq movement o~ the nosepiece. The nosepiece may also optionally be ~itted with nosepads 31 to ~urther improve com~ort and ~it on the wearer.
One o~ the particularly advantageous features of the present invention is the mounting o~ inner spectacle 13 to the inner side o~ the outer protective spectacle so that it is positioned between the outer protective pectacle and the eyes o~ the wHarer. The inner spectacle i~ adapted to hold corrective lenses within lens openings 14. Corrective lenses corresponding to the wearer's prescription may be mounted within the lens openings 14 of the inner spectacle, then the inner spectacle mounted to the outer protective ~pectacle to give a comfortable protective spectacle that both corrects the wearer's vision and protects the wearer against impacting projectiles. -l~ the outer protective spectacle is worn or damaged, or a need arises to utilize a dir~erent type o~ outer protective spectacle (e.g. one having a clear lens or a tinted lens or one treated ror in~ra-red absorption~, the inner spectacle ~ay be simply mounted to a new outer protective spectacle havinq the desired characteristics. ~his capability o~ switching the corrective inner spectacle thus avoids the need to continually supply individ~al ~9817 corrective lenses to each wearer or to provide variou~
types of protective eyewear each ~itted with the wearer's prescription. With the present invention the wearer can be provided with one corrective inner S spectacle that can be interchanqed among several types o~ protective equipment, including various types of outer protective spectacles. One other type of protective equipment for which this inner spectacle can be interchanged is a gas mask of the type shown in o co-pending application serial nu~ber 746,178, filed June 18, 1985, now U.S. 4,71l,~$~
The inner spectacle 13 i5 preferably removably mounted to the bridge portion of the outer protective spectacle via mounting means such that it is in a position to afford optimum visual correction, i.e. a position approximating the optimum vertex position, face-form an~le, and pantoscopic angle. The mounting means advantageously comprises a ~irst mounting member attached to the bridqe portion of the outer protective ~pectacle and a corresponding mating second mounting member attached to the bridge portion of the inner spectacle. Preferably one o~ said mountlng members has a dove-tail ~haped groove and the other has a corresponding, matlng, dove-tail shaped projection which slidably, removably mates with the dove-tail shaped groove.
The preferred mounting of the inner spectacle to the outer protective spectacle is illustrated in Figs.
1, 3 and 4, with Fig. 6 illustrating an exploded view o~ the mounting means. The ~ir~t mountlng member 32 re~erred to above, which is attached to the bridge portion o~ the outer protective spectacle, i~
g pre~erably integral with nosepiece 24 and consists of a dove-tail shaped ~roovo 33 molded into the rear ~acing surface of said nosepiece,~generally opposite the bridge-abutting portion 25 thereo~. When the nosepiece is mounted to the bridge portion of the outer protective spectacle as described previously, ~irst mounting member 32 is thus placed in position to matingly receive second mounting member 34.
Second mounting member 34 is one of the parts that comprise inner spectacle 13 and is positioned at the bridge portion thereof. This second mounting member has a dove-tail shaped pro~ection 35 which is desiqned to fit in slideably, removably matinq relation with the corresponding dove-tail shaped groove 33 in the first mounting member. When both mounting members are ~oined together in this fashion, the inner spectacle is thus mounted to the outer protective spectacle.
The component parts which comprise inner spectacle 13 are illustrated in exploded form in Fig. 6. As can be seen, there are two frame halves 36 each adapted to hold a corrective lens in lens defining portion 14.
These ~rame hàlve~ are hinqedly connected at their respective bridge portion~ 37 through mating hinge 2S lobes 38. After mating hinge lobes 38 are fit together, torsion sprinq 41 is fitted into holes 43 in each of the frame hal~es so that loop 42 o~ the torsion sprinq is aligned with holes 39 of the mating hinge lobes 38. Thi~ quba~sembly may then be mounted to second mounting member 34 by sandwiching the mating hinqe lobes 38 between lobe~ 44 of the second mounting 12~81~
member and inserting hinge pin 41 through holes 40, loop 42 and holes 39 of the second mounting member, torsion sprinq and matinq hinge ~obes respectively to secure the entire inner spectacle. Hinge pin 41 may be secured by threading into the lower lobe 44, by heat fusian, by ultrasonio welding, by threaded nut, by interference fit or by any other conventional technique.
The hinged assembly just described enables the two ~rame halves o~ the inner spectacle to fold inwardly toward each other as shown in phantom in Fig. 4. This feature has several advantages. It allows the corrective inner qpectacle to be folded, a~ter removal ~rom the outer protective spectacle, and placed in a compact carrying pouch for carrying in the wearer's pocket. It enables easy manipulation o~ the inner spectacle for quick mounting onto the outer protective cpectacle, particularly allowing the inner spectacle to fold away ~rom the curved surface of the outer protective spectacle, thus avoiding interference between the two during installation. The hinged connection also allows the inner spectacle to be utilized in other protective equipment that requires a hinged connection, such as a ~olding gaa mask. Of course, a hinged connection is not necessary to realize the advantages of the present invention and it is equally contemplated hereunder that the ~rame halves of the inner spectacle can be rigidly ~oined or even molded as one pieCQ, with the second mounting member previously described ~oined to the bridge portion thereof in any ~uitable ~ashion. To reduce the n~1mher o~ separate parts, the second mounting mem~er may also optionally be molded into the bridge portion o~ a one piece inner spectacle.
The inner spectacle is mounted to the outer protective spectacle by sliding the dove-tail shaped pro~ection 35 o~ second mounting~member 34 into dove-tail shaped groove 33 o~ first mounting member 32. The vertex position o~ the inner spectacle may be simply adjusted by sliding the second mounting member up or down with respect to the ~lrst mounting member as required. I~ the mating relationship between the two mounting members is snug, the second mounting member ~hould be retained in whatever position lt is adjusted to. AlternatiVely, optional set screws 46 may be screwed into holes 47 of the second mounting member and tlghtened against the first mounting member to retain or lock it in the ~et vertex portion.
lS The correct pantoscopic angle o~ the inner spectacle with respect to the wearer'~ eyes can be established by simply mold$ng one o~ the mounting members in such a way that either one o~ said dove-tail shaped pro~ection or groove is disposed at an angle that will enable the assembled parts to achieve the desired pantoscopic angle. In Fig 6, the pantoccopic ad~ustment i~ illu3trated as being molded lnto first mo~nting member 32 wherein the rearward face 48 th~reof i~ disposed at an angle A with respect to the ~orward facing nosebridge portion 2S. The dove-tail shaped groove 33 accordinqly is disposed at the same angle A aince it runs parallel thereto.
Angle A may be set at the approprlate angle to achieve the desired pantoscopic angle when second mounting member ~4 is mounted to the flrst mounting member.
The correct ~ace-form angle may be molded into the inner spectacle where it is one piece. Alternatively, where there are two ~rame halves~hingedly connected as illustrated in Fig. 6, then the respective bridge portions 37 may each be angled with respect to the lens defining portions 14 such that when the frame halves are ~iased open by torsion sprinq 41, the ~ront sur~aces of the bridge portions 37 abut the rear facing surface 45 o~ the second mounting member and the lens defining portions are set at the desired angle. Thus, the correct face form angle may be set ~y molding into each of the ~rame halves the correct an~le between the bridge portion and the lens defining portion. Alternatively, thR desired anqle can be molded into rear ~acing surface 45 o~ the second mounting member.
As an optional additional component o~ the protective spectacle o~ the present invention, one may advantageously employ outer shield 49 (illustrated in Fiq . 2 ) which is approximately the same size and shape as the outer protective spectaclell and is adapted to be removably retained on the outer sur~ace thereo~. Outer shield 49 may have protective elements incorporated therein, ~uch as laser protection and/or ultraviolet protection, that are not present in the outer protective spectacle. Thus, when those additional protective element~ are deemed desirable, the wearer simply need~ to mount the outer shield to the outer protective spectacle. Mounting i~ readily accomplished ~y means o~ clips 50 located at the lower outermost extremities o~ the outer shield, which clips 129!~817 are adapted to clip onto the corresponding portion o~
the out~r protQctive spectacle, and retaining member 51, located at and integral with the bridge portion o~
the outer shield and adapted to retain the bridge portion thereof in close ~itting relation with the bridge portion of the outer protective spectacle, generally by interlockin~ with thQ correspondin~
member 52 in the top of the nosepiece (shown in Flg. 5).
It should be readily apparent that any combinati~n o~ protective elements or treatments may be incorporated into the outer protective spectacle and/or the outer shield and, in some cases, even in the inner spsctacle. The selection o~ protective elements or treatments will vary depending on the types of protection desired in various environments.
The present invention maXeQ it possible to equip a per~on requiring vision correction with a ~niversal protective spectacle kit that has a variety o~
protective components included. Once that per~on has his personal corrective lenses installed in the inner spectacle, he iQ then able to pick and choose the dosirQd compohents ~rom hiQ kit to achieve thQ
appropriate protection.
It is contemplated that such a kit would include several nosepieces o~ various sizes so that a com~ortable, good-~ittin~ nosepiece can be attached to the protective spectacle, giving a customized fit for each wearer. It is also contemplated that the kit would include at least two types of outer protective spectaclec, perhaps one shaded and onQ clear, with optional ultraviolet or other protection incorporated therein. One or more outer shields would also be included to provide additional protection against other hazard~, for example infra-red or laser radiation.
The protective spectacle of the present invention, and the assembly kit therefor, thus provide a variety of protective options in a mass produced universal package that has not been heretofore available for the eyeglass wearer.
The above description of the invention ls illustrative only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention which is defined by the claims which follow. It should be readily apparent that a variety o~ equivalent techniques and designs may be utilized to accomplish the same inventive concept illustrated herein, including but not lim~ted to alternative mating relationship~ between the first and second mounting members, alternative methods for mounting the inner spectacle to the outer~protective spectacle, alternative types of nosepiece designs, including those molded as part of the outer protective spectacle, etc.
In view o~ the above-described disadvantages it would be highly desirable to make available a universal protective spectacle that can be inexpensively produced and worn by both eyeglass wearers and non-eyeglass wearers alike. Such a protective spectacle should be adaptable to meet a variety o~ hazards and enable the eyeglass wearer to utilize only one pair o~ corrective lenses regardless o~ wear or damage to the protective spectacle or the hazard encountered.
Summa~y_5~the Invention The present invention provides a universal fit protective spectacle and an assembly kit therefor.
The protective spectacle comprises an outer protective spectacle which may be worn by non-eyeglass wearers or by Ryeglass wearers when an inner spectacle, which holds corrective lenses, is mounted thereon. The outer protective spectacle comes equipped with replaceable nosepieces o~ various sizes to achieve an optimum fit. The inner spectacle may be utilized with outer protective spectacles designed to meet a variety o~ hazards, as well as with other types of protective equipment.
129~83~7 - 2a -In accordance with a particular embodiment of the invention there is provided a protective spectacle assembly kit comprising:
an impact-resistant, visually transparent protective spectacle adapted to fit the face of a wearer and be retained thereon at eye level so as to substantially protect the eyes of the wearer from projectiles, said impact resistant protective spectacle comprising two frame halves interconnected by a bridge portion;
a discrete nosepiece having locking means for removably snap locking to said impact-resistant protective spectacle;
an outer spectral protective shield having lS approximately the same size and shape as said impact-resistant protective spectacle, said outer spectral protective shield comprising two frame halves interconnected by a bridge portion; and first mounting means for detachably mount-ing said outer spectral protective shield to both said nosepiece and said impact resistant protective spectacle.
Also in accordance with the invention there is provided a protective spectacle assembly kit comprising:
an impact-resistant, visually transparent protective spectacle adapted to fit the face of a wearer and be retained thereon at eye level so as to substantially protect the eyes of the wearer from projectiles, said impact resistant protective spectacle comprising two frame halves interconnected by a bridge portion;
1~99817 - 2b -a discrete nosepiece having locking means for removably snap locking to said impact-resistant protective spectacle;
an outer spectral protective shield having approximately the same size and shape as said impact-resistant protective spectacle, said outer spectral protective shield comprising two frame halves interconnected by a bridge portion;
first mounting means for detachably mount-ing said outer spectral protective shield to said nosepiece;
an inner spectacle adapted to hold corrective lenses, said inner spectacle comprising two frame halves interconnected by a bridge portion;
and second mounting means for removably mount-ing said inner spectacle to said nosepiece such that said inner spectacle, when mounted, is positioned between said impact resistant protective spectacle and the eyes of the wearer in a position to afford approximately optimum visual correction.
1;~9!98~7 3RI~ ~ESCRI~IQ~ OF ~E ~BaPINGS
Fig. 1 is a ~ront isometric view o~ the protective spectacle o~ the present invention:
Fig. 2 is an exploded iso~etric view o~ the protective spectacle shown in Fig. l including an optional clip-on outQr protective spectacle.
Fig. 3 is a partial rear isometric view of the protective spectacle shown in Fig. 1.
Fig. 4 is a partial plan view o~ the protective spectacle shown ln Fig. 1.
Fig. S is an enlarged ~ront isometric view o~ the nosepiece utilized with the protective spectacle shown in Fig. 1.
Fig. 6 is an exploded partial isometric view o~ the inner spectacle utilized with the protective spectacle shown in Fig. 1, including a partial rear isometric view o~ the nosepiece shown in Fig. 5.
Detail~d Descri~tiQn o~ the Pre~erred E~Qdi~ent~
The present invention is best understood with 2~ reference to the above-described drawings, wherein like elements are re~erred to by like reference n~merals.
With rQ~erence to Figures 1-4, the present invent~on in its simplest ~orm comprises a protective spectacle 1~, or an assembly kit there~or, comprising 129~817 an outer impact resistant, vlsually-transparent protective spectacle 11 structured tq rit the face o~
the WearQr and be retained thereoq at eye level so as to substantially protect the eye~ of the wearer ~rom S pro;ectiles, and an inner spectacle 13 adapted to hold corrective lenses (such as in lens de~ining portions 14~, said inner spectacle beinq mounted to the inner side o~ said outer protectlve spectacle such as to be positioned between the outer protective spectacle and the eyes of the wearer in a position to afford optimum visual correction.
Optimum vision correction 1-~ normally achieved when the inner spectacle is mounted at approximately the optimum vertex position (i.e. the vertical position o~ the lens center~ with respect to the pupil~ ace-form angle (i.e. the angle defined by the intersection of the planes formed through the perimeters o~ the corrective lenses), and pantoscopic angle (i.e. the angle by which the vertical axis o~
the corrective lens is inclined to a nominal re~erence with respect to the wearer's face).
The outer protective spectacle may have temple members 15 hingedly attached at the outer extremities thereo~ and extending rearwardly therefrom to engage 2S the head and ears o~ the wearer. Whlle any con~entional attachment of the temple members is appropriate, it is advantageous to utilize molded-in mating hinge members 16 at the outer extremities of the outer protective spectacle and on the temple member~, which can be joined and retained with manually insertable hinqe pins 17. Optlonally, head band 18 may be re~ovably attached to said temple ~29~817 members to assist retention of the protective spectacle on the head oP the wearer, or the head band may be directly attached to the outer protective spectacle (e.g. at the hinge mem~ers) when no temples are utilized using any available attaching means.
Also optional are side shields 19 which are removably attachable to said temple members and abut said outer protective spectacle, when said temples are open, preventing penetration of projectiles from the side.
Sideshields may also optionally be molded as part of the outer protective spectacle if desired.
The outer protective spectacle is preferably a one-piece molded transparent or semi-transparent impact resistant plastic, most preferably of a wrap-around design to s~bstantially protect the eyes of the wearer from projectiles. This outer protective spectacle comprises two plano lens portions 12 interconnected through a bridge portion 20 and embodies a nose bridge portion defined by the bottom edge 21 of said bridge portion and the inner facing edge 22 of said lens portions. The outer protective spectacle may optionally have a notch 23 located at the upper part of said bridge portion between said lens portions, said notch servinq to anchor removable nosepiece 24 and prevent sideways motion thereof after said nosepiece is mo~nted in place.
Nosepiece 24 can be provided in a variety of shapes and sizes that will fit a wide range of nose sizes so that the protective spectacle of the present invention can be adapted to fit most wearers by simply selecting the correct nosepiece. Generally, nosepieces would be provided in at least small, 129~817 medium and large sizes. Optionally, a nosepiece may be molded as part of t~e outer protective spectacle to reduce the number o~ separate pieces that must be manu~actured , but doing so reduces the ~lexibility of the protective spectacle encompassed by this i~vention.
It ig pre~erred to utili~e nosepiece 24 which is adapted to be snappably, removably attached to the outer protective spectacle at the bridge portion thereof. This nosepiece comprises a bridge-abutting portion 25 adapted to abut the bridge portion 20 o~
the outer protactive spectacle, preferably the rear-facing sur~ace thereo~, a clip portion 26 located at the upper end o~ said bridge- abutting portion and adapted to clip onto the bridge portion 20 o~ said outer protective spectacle, preferably within optional notch 23, and a pair o~ arms 27 locatYd at the lower end Or said bridge abutting portion 25 and extending downwardly therefrom, generally to form an approximately horseshoe shape. The arms 27 o~ the nosepiece have inner surfaces 28 adapted to conform to the shape of the nose of the wearer and have outer sur~aces 29 adapted to snugly engage the nosebridge portion 21, 22 of the outer protective spectacle. The 2S arms 27 further have a small llp 30 extending normal to each Or t~e outer surfaces 29 so as to snappably engage the lens portions 12 o~ the outer protective spectacle Nosepiece 24 i9 accordinqly loc~ed onto the outer protective spectacle by the combined action o~ the clip portion 26 preventing downward or outward l2~al7 ~ovement Or the nosepiece, the lips 30 and outer s~r~aces 29 preventing upward or outward movement of the nasepiece, the bridge abutting portion 25 preventing rorward novement of the nosepiece, and the notch 23, combined with the snug-~it o~ the nosepiece within the nose-bridqe portion 21, 22 preventing sideways or twistinq movement o~ the nosepiece. The nosepiece may also optionally be ~itted with nosepads 31 to ~urther improve com~ort and ~it on the wearer.
One o~ the particularly advantageous features of the present invention is the mounting o~ inner spectacle 13 to the inner side o~ the outer protective spectacle so that it is positioned between the outer protective pectacle and the eyes o~ the wHarer. The inner spectacle i~ adapted to hold corrective lenses within lens openings 14. Corrective lenses corresponding to the wearer's prescription may be mounted within the lens openings 14 of the inner spectacle, then the inner spectacle mounted to the outer protective ~pectacle to give a comfortable protective spectacle that both corrects the wearer's vision and protects the wearer against impacting projectiles. -l~ the outer protective spectacle is worn or damaged, or a need arises to utilize a dir~erent type o~ outer protective spectacle (e.g. one having a clear lens or a tinted lens or one treated ror in~ra-red absorption~, the inner spectacle ~ay be simply mounted to a new outer protective spectacle havinq the desired characteristics. ~his capability o~ switching the corrective inner spectacle thus avoids the need to continually supply individ~al ~9817 corrective lenses to each wearer or to provide variou~
types of protective eyewear each ~itted with the wearer's prescription. With the present invention the wearer can be provided with one corrective inner S spectacle that can be interchanqed among several types o~ protective equipment, including various types of outer protective spectacles. One other type of protective equipment for which this inner spectacle can be interchanged is a gas mask of the type shown in o co-pending application serial nu~ber 746,178, filed June 18, 1985, now U.S. 4,71l,~$~
The inner spectacle 13 i5 preferably removably mounted to the bridge portion of the outer protective spectacle via mounting means such that it is in a position to afford optimum visual correction, i.e. a position approximating the optimum vertex position, face-form an~le, and pantoscopic angle. The mounting means advantageously comprises a ~irst mounting member attached to the bridqe portion of the outer protective ~pectacle and a corresponding mating second mounting member attached to the bridge portion of the inner spectacle. Preferably one o~ said mountlng members has a dove-tail ~haped groove and the other has a corresponding, matlng, dove-tail shaped projection which slidably, removably mates with the dove-tail shaped groove.
The preferred mounting of the inner spectacle to the outer protective spectacle is illustrated in Figs.
1, 3 and 4, with Fig. 6 illustrating an exploded view o~ the mounting means. The ~ir~t mountlng member 32 re~erred to above, which is attached to the bridge portion o~ the outer protective spectacle, i~
g pre~erably integral with nosepiece 24 and consists of a dove-tail shaped ~roovo 33 molded into the rear ~acing surface of said nosepiece,~generally opposite the bridge-abutting portion 25 thereo~. When the nosepiece is mounted to the bridge portion of the outer protective spectacle as described previously, ~irst mounting member 32 is thus placed in position to matingly receive second mounting member 34.
Second mounting member 34 is one of the parts that comprise inner spectacle 13 and is positioned at the bridge portion thereof. This second mounting member has a dove-tail shaped pro~ection 35 which is desiqned to fit in slideably, removably matinq relation with the corresponding dove-tail shaped groove 33 in the first mounting member. When both mounting members are ~oined together in this fashion, the inner spectacle is thus mounted to the outer protective spectacle.
The component parts which comprise inner spectacle 13 are illustrated in exploded form in Fig. 6. As can be seen, there are two frame halves 36 each adapted to hold a corrective lens in lens defining portion 14.
These ~rame hàlve~ are hinqedly connected at their respective bridge portion~ 37 through mating hinge 2S lobes 38. After mating hinge lobes 38 are fit together, torsion sprinq 41 is fitted into holes 43 in each of the frame hal~es so that loop 42 o~ the torsion sprinq is aligned with holes 39 of the mating hinge lobes 38. Thi~ quba~sembly may then be mounted to second mounting member 34 by sandwiching the mating hinqe lobes 38 between lobe~ 44 of the second mounting 12~81~
member and inserting hinge pin 41 through holes 40, loop 42 and holes 39 of the second mounting member, torsion sprinq and matinq hinge ~obes respectively to secure the entire inner spectacle. Hinge pin 41 may be secured by threading into the lower lobe 44, by heat fusian, by ultrasonio welding, by threaded nut, by interference fit or by any other conventional technique.
The hinged assembly just described enables the two ~rame halves o~ the inner spectacle to fold inwardly toward each other as shown in phantom in Fig. 4. This feature has several advantages. It allows the corrective inner qpectacle to be folded, a~ter removal ~rom the outer protective spectacle, and placed in a compact carrying pouch for carrying in the wearer's pocket. It enables easy manipulation o~ the inner spectacle for quick mounting onto the outer protective cpectacle, particularly allowing the inner spectacle to fold away ~rom the curved surface of the outer protective spectacle, thus avoiding interference between the two during installation. The hinged connection also allows the inner spectacle to be utilized in other protective equipment that requires a hinged connection, such as a ~olding gaa mask. Of course, a hinged connection is not necessary to realize the advantages of the present invention and it is equally contemplated hereunder that the ~rame halves of the inner spectacle can be rigidly ~oined or even molded as one pieCQ, with the second mounting member previously described ~oined to the bridge portion thereof in any ~uitable ~ashion. To reduce the n~1mher o~ separate parts, the second mounting mem~er may also optionally be molded into the bridge portion o~ a one piece inner spectacle.
The inner spectacle is mounted to the outer protective spectacle by sliding the dove-tail shaped pro~ection 35 o~ second mounting~member 34 into dove-tail shaped groove 33 o~ first mounting member 32. The vertex position o~ the inner spectacle may be simply adjusted by sliding the second mounting member up or down with respect to the ~lrst mounting member as required. I~ the mating relationship between the two mounting members is snug, the second mounting member ~hould be retained in whatever position lt is adjusted to. AlternatiVely, optional set screws 46 may be screwed into holes 47 of the second mounting member and tlghtened against the first mounting member to retain or lock it in the ~et vertex portion.
lS The correct pantoscopic angle o~ the inner spectacle with respect to the wearer'~ eyes can be established by simply mold$ng one o~ the mounting members in such a way that either one o~ said dove-tail shaped pro~ection or groove is disposed at an angle that will enable the assembled parts to achieve the desired pantoscopic angle. In Fig 6, the pantoccopic ad~ustment i~ illu3trated as being molded lnto first mo~nting member 32 wherein the rearward face 48 th~reof i~ disposed at an angle A with respect to the ~orward facing nosebridge portion 2S. The dove-tail shaped groove 33 accordinqly is disposed at the same angle A aince it runs parallel thereto.
Angle A may be set at the approprlate angle to achieve the desired pantoscopic angle when second mounting member ~4 is mounted to the flrst mounting member.
The correct ~ace-form angle may be molded into the inner spectacle where it is one piece. Alternatively, where there are two ~rame halves~hingedly connected as illustrated in Fig. 6, then the respective bridge portions 37 may each be angled with respect to the lens defining portions 14 such that when the frame halves are ~iased open by torsion sprinq 41, the ~ront sur~aces of the bridge portions 37 abut the rear facing surface 45 o~ the second mounting member and the lens defining portions are set at the desired angle. Thus, the correct face form angle may be set ~y molding into each of the ~rame halves the correct an~le between the bridge portion and the lens defining portion. Alternatively, thR desired anqle can be molded into rear ~acing surface 45 o~ the second mounting member.
As an optional additional component o~ the protective spectacle o~ the present invention, one may advantageously employ outer shield 49 (illustrated in Fiq . 2 ) which is approximately the same size and shape as the outer protective spectaclell and is adapted to be removably retained on the outer sur~ace thereo~. Outer shield 49 may have protective elements incorporated therein, ~uch as laser protection and/or ultraviolet protection, that are not present in the outer protective spectacle. Thus, when those additional protective element~ are deemed desirable, the wearer simply need~ to mount the outer shield to the outer protective spectacle. Mounting i~ readily accomplished ~y means o~ clips 50 located at the lower outermost extremities o~ the outer shield, which clips 129!~817 are adapted to clip onto the corresponding portion o~
the out~r protQctive spectacle, and retaining member 51, located at and integral with the bridge portion o~
the outer shield and adapted to retain the bridge portion thereof in close ~itting relation with the bridge portion of the outer protective spectacle, generally by interlockin~ with thQ correspondin~
member 52 in the top of the nosepiece (shown in Flg. 5).
It should be readily apparent that any combinati~n o~ protective elements or treatments may be incorporated into the outer protective spectacle and/or the outer shield and, in some cases, even in the inner spsctacle. The selection o~ protective elements or treatments will vary depending on the types of protection desired in various environments.
The present invention maXeQ it possible to equip a per~on requiring vision correction with a ~niversal protective spectacle kit that has a variety o~
protective components included. Once that per~on has his personal corrective lenses installed in the inner spectacle, he iQ then able to pick and choose the dosirQd compohents ~rom hiQ kit to achieve thQ
appropriate protection.
It is contemplated that such a kit would include several nosepieces o~ various sizes so that a com~ortable, good-~ittin~ nosepiece can be attached to the protective spectacle, giving a customized fit for each wearer. It is also contemplated that the kit would include at least two types of outer protective spectaclec, perhaps one shaded and onQ clear, with optional ultraviolet or other protection incorporated therein. One or more outer shields would also be included to provide additional protection against other hazard~, for example infra-red or laser radiation.
The protective spectacle of the present invention, and the assembly kit therefor, thus provide a variety of protective options in a mass produced universal package that has not been heretofore available for the eyeglass wearer.
The above description of the invention ls illustrative only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention which is defined by the claims which follow. It should be readily apparent that a variety o~ equivalent techniques and designs may be utilized to accomplish the same inventive concept illustrated herein, including but not lim~ted to alternative mating relationship~ between the first and second mounting members, alternative methods for mounting the inner spectacle to the outer~protective spectacle, alternative types of nosepiece designs, including those molded as part of the outer protective spectacle, etc.
Claims (35)
1. A protective spectacle assembly kit comprising:
an impact-resistant, visually transparent protective spectacle adapted to fit the face of a wearer and be retained thereon at eye level so as to substantially protect the eyes of the wearer from projectiles, said impact resistant protective spectacle comprising two frame halves interconnected by a bridge portion;
a discrete nosepiece having locking means for removably snap locking to said impact-resistant protective spectacle;
an outer spectral protective shield having approximately the same size and shape as said impact-resistant protective spectacle, said outer spectral protective shield comprising two frame halves interconnected by a bridge portion; and first mounting means for detachably mount-ing said outer spectral protective shield to both said nosepiece and said impact resistant protective spectacle.
an impact-resistant, visually transparent protective spectacle adapted to fit the face of a wearer and be retained thereon at eye level so as to substantially protect the eyes of the wearer from projectiles, said impact resistant protective spectacle comprising two frame halves interconnected by a bridge portion;
a discrete nosepiece having locking means for removably snap locking to said impact-resistant protective spectacle;
an outer spectral protective shield having approximately the same size and shape as said impact-resistant protective spectacle, said outer spectral protective shield comprising two frame halves interconnected by a bridge portion; and first mounting means for detachably mount-ing said outer spectral protective shield to both said nosepiece and said impact resistant protective spectacle.
2. The kit of claim 1 wherein said first mounting means comprises:
a retaining member extending from and being integral with the bridge portion of said outer shield; and an opening in said nosepiece for receiving and retaining said retaining member.
a retaining member extending from and being integral with the bridge portion of said outer shield; and an opening in said nosepiece for receiving and retaining said retaining member.
3. The kit of claim 2 wherein said nosepiece has an upper portion and a lower portion and wherein said upper portion has a top surface and wherein:
said opening in said nosepiece is positioned in said top surface of said upper portion.
said opening in said nosepiece is positioned in said top surface of said upper portion.
4. The kit of claim 2 wherein said first mounting means further includes:
a pair of clips located at the lower outer-most extremities of said outer shield, said clip being adapted to clip onto the corresponding portion of said impact resistant protective spectacle.
a pair of clips located at the lower outer-most extremities of said outer shield, said clip being adapted to clip onto the corresponding portion of said impact resistant protective spectacle.
5. The kit of claim 3 wherein said first mounting means further includes:
a pair of clips located at the lower outer-most extremities of said outer shield, said clip being adapted to clip onto the corresponding portion of said impact resistant protective spectacle.
a pair of clips located at the lower outer-most extremities of said outer shield, said clip being adapted to clip onto the corresponding portion of said impact resistant protective spectacle.
6. The kit of claim 1 wherein:
said outer shield provides laser protection or ultraviolet protection.
said outer shield provides laser protection or ultraviolet protection.
7. The kit in accordance with claim 1 wherein said locking means comprises:
a clip portion located at and integral with an upper portion of said nosepiece and adapted to clip onto the bridge portion of said outer protective spectacle; and a pair of arms located at a lower portion of said nosepiece and extending downwardly therefrom so as to form an approximately horseshoe shape, said arms having inner surfaces adapted to conform to the shape of the nose of the wearer and having outer surfaces adapted to snugly fit within a nosebridge portion of said outer protective spectacle, said arms further having a small lip extending normal to each of said outer surfaces so as to hold said arms in place within said nosebridge portion, whereby said nosepiece is locked in place by the combined action of said clip portion preventing downward or outward movement of said nosepiece and said lips and said outer surfaces of said arms preventing upward or outward movement of said nosepiece.
a clip portion located at and integral with an upper portion of said nosepiece and adapted to clip onto the bridge portion of said outer protective spectacle; and a pair of arms located at a lower portion of said nosepiece and extending downwardly therefrom so as to form an approximately horseshoe shape, said arms having inner surfaces adapted to conform to the shape of the nose of the wearer and having outer surfaces adapted to snugly fit within a nosebridge portion of said outer protective spectacle, said arms further having a small lip extending normal to each of said outer surfaces so as to hold said arms in place within said nosebridge portion, whereby said nosepiece is locked in place by the combined action of said clip portion preventing downward or outward movement of said nosepiece and said lips and said outer surfaces of said arms preventing upward or outward movement of said nosepiece.
8. The kit of claim 7 wherein said first mounting means comprises:
a retaining member extending from and being integral with the bridge portion of said outer shield; and an opening in said nosepiece for receiving and retaining said retaining member.
a retaining member extending from and being integral with the bridge portion of said outer shield; and an opening in said nosepiece for receiving and retaining said retaining member.
9. The kit of claim 8 wherein said clip portion has a surface and wherein:
said opening is positioned in said top surface of said clip portion.
said opening is positioned in said top surface of said clip portion.
10. The kit of claim 1 including:
an inner spectacle adapted to hold corrective lenses, said inner spectacle comprising two frame halves interconnected by a bridge portion;
and second mounting means for removably mount-ing said inner spectacle to said nosepiece such that said inner spectacle, when mounted, is positioned between said impact resistant protective spectacle and the eyes of the wearer in a position to afford approximately optimum visual correction.
an inner spectacle adapted to hold corrective lenses, said inner spectacle comprising two frame halves interconnected by a bridge portion;
and second mounting means for removably mount-ing said inner spectacle to said nosepiece such that said inner spectacle, when mounted, is positioned between said impact resistant protective spectacle and the eyes of the wearer in a position to afford approximately optimum visual correction.
11. The kit of claim 10 wherein:
said second mounting means comprises a first mounting member attached to the nosepiece and a corresponding mating second mounting member attached to the bridge portion of said inner spectacle, said first and second mounting members being designed to mate with each other.
said second mounting means comprises a first mounting member attached to the nosepiece and a corresponding mating second mounting member attached to the bridge portion of said inner spectacle, said first and second mounting members being designed to mate with each other.
12. The kit of claim 11 wherein:
one of said mounting members has a dove-tail shaped groove and the other of said mounting members has a corresponding, mating, dove-tail shaped projection whereby said dove-tail shaped projection slideably, removably mates with said dove-tail shaped groove.
one of said mounting members has a dove-tail shaped groove and the other of said mounting members has a corresponding, mating, dove-tail shaped projection whereby said dove-tail shaped projection slideably, removably mates with said dove-tail shaped groove.
13. The kit of claim 11 wherein:
said frame halves of said inner spectacle are hingedly connected to each other at the bridge portion, thereby allowing said frame halves to fold toward each other and away from said outer protective spectacle.
said frame halves of said inner spectacle are hingedly connected to each other at the bridge portion, thereby allowing said frame halves to fold toward each other and away from said outer protective spectacle.
14. The kit of claim 13 wherein:
said frame halves are hingedly connected to each other through said second mounting member and are biased in the open position.
said frame halves are hingedly connected to each other through said second mounting member and are biased in the open position.
15. The kit of claim 1 further including:
temple members hingedly attached to opposite outer extremities of said impact resistant protective spectacle and extending rearwardly there-from to engage the head and ears of said wearer.
temple members hingedly attached to opposite outer extremities of said impact resistant protective spectacle and extending rearwardly there-from to engage the head and ears of said wearer.
16. The kit of claim 15 including:
protective sideshields removably snap-locked to said temple members.
protective sideshields removably snap-locked to said temple members.
17. The kit of claim 15 including:
a handband removably attached to said temple members.
a handband removably attached to said temple members.
18. A protective spectacle assembly kit comprising:
an impact-resistant, visually transparent protective spectacle adapted to fit the face of a wearer and be retained thereon at eye level so as to substantially protect the eyes of the wearer from projectiles, said impact resistant protective spectacle comprising two frame halves interconnected by a bridge portion;
a discrete nosepiece having locking means for removably snap locking to said impact-resistant protective spectacle;
an outer spectral protective shield having approximately the same size and shape as said impact-resistant protective spectacle, said outer spectral protective shield comprising two frame halves interconnected by a bridge portion;
first mounting means for detachably mount-ing said outer spectral protective shield to said nosepiece;
an inner spectacle adapted to hold corrective lenses, said inner spectacle comprising two frame halves interconnected by a bridge portion;
and second mounting means for removably mount-ing said inner spectacle to said nosepiece such that said inner spectacle, when mounted, is positioned between said impact resistant protective spectacle and the eyes of the wearer in a position to afford approximately optimum visual correction.
an impact-resistant, visually transparent protective spectacle adapted to fit the face of a wearer and be retained thereon at eye level so as to substantially protect the eyes of the wearer from projectiles, said impact resistant protective spectacle comprising two frame halves interconnected by a bridge portion;
a discrete nosepiece having locking means for removably snap locking to said impact-resistant protective spectacle;
an outer spectral protective shield having approximately the same size and shape as said impact-resistant protective spectacle, said outer spectral protective shield comprising two frame halves interconnected by a bridge portion;
first mounting means for detachably mount-ing said outer spectral protective shield to said nosepiece;
an inner spectacle adapted to hold corrective lenses, said inner spectacle comprising two frame halves interconnected by a bridge portion;
and second mounting means for removably mount-ing said inner spectacle to said nosepiece such that said inner spectacle, when mounted, is positioned between said impact resistant protective spectacle and the eyes of the wearer in a position to afford approximately optimum visual correction.
19. The kit of claim 18 wherein said first mounting means comprises:
a retaining member extending from and being integral with the bridge portion of said outer shield; and an opening in said nosepiece for receiving and retaining said retaining member.
a retaining member extending from and being integral with the bridge portion of said outer shield; and an opening in said nosepiece for receiving and retaining said retaining member.
20. The kit of claim 19 wherein said nosepiece has an upper portion and a lower portion and wherein said upper portion has a top surface and wherein:
said opening in said nosepiece is positioned in said top surface of said upper portion.
said opening in said nosepiece is positioned in said top surface of said upper portion.
21. The kit of claim 18 wherein:
said first mounting means further detach-ably mounts said outer spectral protective shield to said impact resistant protective spectacle.
said first mounting means further detach-ably mounts said outer spectral protective shield to said impact resistant protective spectacle.
22. The kit of claim 19 wherein:
said first mounting means further detach-ably mounts said outer spectral protective shield to said impact resistant protective spectacle.
said first mounting means further detach-ably mounts said outer spectral protective shield to said impact resistant protective spectacle.
23. The kit of claim 22 wherein said first mounting means further includes:
a pair of clips located at the lower outer-most extremities of said outer shield, said clips being adapted to clip onto the corresponding portion of said impact resistant protective spectacle.
a pair of clips located at the lower outer-most extremities of said outer shield, said clips being adapted to clip onto the corresponding portion of said impact resistant protective spectacle.
24. The kit of claim 20 wherein said first mounting means further includes:
a pair of clips located at the lower outer-most extremities of said outer shield, said clips being adapted to clip onto the corresponding portion of said impact resistant protective spectacle.
a pair of clips located at the lower outer-most extremities of said outer shield, said clips being adapted to clip onto the corresponding portion of said impact resistant protective spectacle.
5. The kit of claim 18 wherein:
said outer shield provides laser protection or ultraviolet protection.
said outer shield provides laser protection or ultraviolet protection.
26. The kit in accordance with claim 18 wherein said locking means comprises:
a clip portion located at and integral with an upper portion of said nosepiece and adapted to clip onto the bridge portion of said outer protective spectacle; and a pair of arms located at a lower portion of said nosepiece and extending downwardly therefrom so as to form an approximately horseshoe shape, said arms having inner surfaces adapted to conform to the shape of the nose of the wearer and having outer surfaces adapted to snugly fit within a nose bridge portion of said outer protective spectacle, said arms further having a small lip extending normal to each of said outer surfaces so as to hold said arms in place within said nosebridge portion, whereby said nosepiece is located in place by the combined action of said clip portion preventing downward or outward movement of said nosepiece and said lips and said outer surfaces of said arms preventing upward or outward movement of said nosepiece.
a clip portion located at and integral with an upper portion of said nosepiece and adapted to clip onto the bridge portion of said outer protective spectacle; and a pair of arms located at a lower portion of said nosepiece and extending downwardly therefrom so as to form an approximately horseshoe shape, said arms having inner surfaces adapted to conform to the shape of the nose of the wearer and having outer surfaces adapted to snugly fit within a nose bridge portion of said outer protective spectacle, said arms further having a small lip extending normal to each of said outer surfaces so as to hold said arms in place within said nosebridge portion, whereby said nosepiece is located in place by the combined action of said clip portion preventing downward or outward movement of said nosepiece and said lips and said outer surfaces of said arms preventing upward or outward movement of said nosepiece.
27. The kit of claim 26 wherein said first mounting means comprises:
a retaining member extending from and being integral with the bridge portion of said outer shield; and an opening in said nosepiece for receiving and retaining said retaining member.
a retaining member extending from and being integral with the bridge portion of said outer shield; and an opening in said nosepiece for receiving and retaining said retaining member.
28. The kit of claim 27 wherein said clip portion has a top surface and wherein:
said opening is positioned in said top surface of said clip portion.
said opening is positioned in said top surface of said clip portion.
29. The kit of claim 18 wherein:
said second mounting means comprises a first mounting member attached to the nosepiece and a corresponding mating second mounting member attached to the bridge portion of said inner spectacle, said first and second mounting members being designed to mate with each other.
said second mounting means comprises a first mounting member attached to the nosepiece and a corresponding mating second mounting member attached to the bridge portion of said inner spectacle, said first and second mounting members being designed to mate with each other.
30. The kit of claim 29 wherein:
one of said mounting members has a dove-tail shaped groove and the other of said mounting members has a corresponding, mating, dove-tail shaped projection whereby said dove-tail shaped projection slideably, removably mates with said dove-tail shaped groove.
one of said mounting members has a dove-tail shaped groove and the other of said mounting members has a corresponding, mating, dove-tail shaped projection whereby said dove-tail shaped projection slideably, removably mates with said dove-tail shaped groove.
31. The kit of claim 29 wherein:
said frame halves of said inner spectacle are hingedly connected to each other at the bridge portion, thereby allowing said frame halves to fold toward each other and away from said outer protective spectacle.
said frame halves of said inner spectacle are hingedly connected to each other at the bridge portion, thereby allowing said frame halves to fold toward each other and away from said outer protective spectacle.
32. The kit of claim 31 wherein:
said frame halves are hingedly connected to each other through said second mounting member and are biased in the open position.
said frame halves are hingedly connected to each other through said second mounting member and are biased in the open position.
33. The kit of claim 18 further including:
temple members hingedly attached to opposite outer extremities of said impact resistant protective spectacle and extending rearwardly there-from to engage the head and ears of said wearer.
temple members hingedly attached to opposite outer extremities of said impact resistant protective spectacle and extending rearwardly there-from to engage the head and ears of said wearer.
34. The kit of claim 18 including:
protective slideshields removably snap-locked to said temple members.
protective slideshields removably snap-locked to said temple members.
35. The kit of claim 18 including:
a handband removably attached to said temple members.
a handband removably attached to said temple members.
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