Goggle strap retention system
Assignee100% Speedlab, LLC
InventorMichael D. YOUNG
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Abstract
Goggles are described as including an outrigger, an elastic band, and one or more cages. The elastic band is coupled to the cage, which may then be disposed within an opening of the outrigger. Thus, the elastic band may be coupled to the outrigger and, accordingly, to the goggle frame, through the cage. Such a configuration may allow for the elastic band to have a stronger and more compact coupling to the outrigger and/or goggle frame. The cage may comprise metal or another material stronger than the material of the goggle frame and/or the outrigger. Furthermore, the cage may be more compact (e.g., narrower) than a typical connection while maintaining or improving strength.
Claims20
A goggle strap, comprising:
- an elastic band;
- a cage coupled to an end of the elastic band, the cage comprising sheet metal forming at least a first wall and a second wall, wherein a fastener opening passes through the first wall;
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- a fastener extending from the second wall to the first wall and through the fastener opening of the first wall.
A goggle, comprising:
- a goggle frame including a receptacle;
- an elastic band;
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- a cage coupled to an end of the elastic band and secured within the receptacle to couple the elastic band to the goggle frame, wherein the cage comprises sheet metal forming at least a first wall and a second wall, wherein a cage fastener opening passes through the first wall and a band fastener opening passes through the elastic band, wherein a fastener extends through the band fastener opening and the cage fastener opening.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.