Protective goggles

A lens comprising:

• a curved inner surface;
• a curved outer surface;
• a lens perimeter;
• at least one central optical zone;
• at least one side optical zone;
• at least one rear optical zone;
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• wherein each optical zone has a unique curvature;
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• wherein said optical zones comprise:
• said at least one central optical zone is positioned at the center of said lens wherein said curved outer surface diverges with said curved inner surface about said central optical zone so that a thickness between said curved inner surface and said curved outer surface is maximized toward said center of said central optical zone;
• said at least one side optical zone having a curvature and separated by said at least one central optical zone, said at least one side optical zone comprising:
• a first side optical zone contiguous to said at least one central optical zone;
• a second side optical zone contiguous to said at least one central optical zone;
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• said at least one rear optical zone spaced from said at least one central optical zone by said side optical zones, said at least one rear optical zone comprising:
• a first rear optical zone contiguous to said first side optical zone, wherein said curvature of said first side optical zone is equal to a curvature of said first rear optical zone at said contiguous location;
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• a second rear optical zone contiguous to said second side optical zone, wherein said curvature of said second side optical zone is equal to a curvature of said second rear optical zone at said contiguous location.

A pair of goggles comprising:

• a curved one piece molded flexible frame including a flange side opposite a lens side, an upper side opposite a lower side, a first strap end, and a second strap end, wherein said first strap end is opposite to said second strap end, said curved one piece molded flexible frame comprising:
• a nose section integral to said lower side and adapted to seal said nose section atop the wearer's nose;
• at least one nose section relief incorporated into said nose section;
• a curved face flange molded into said flange side, wherein said curved face flange is interrupted by said nose section and is adapted to seal against the face of the wearer;
• a curved lens surround area molded into said lens side;
• a lens retention means integral to said lens surround area;
• a first gutter molded into said one piece molded flexible frame and juxtaposed to said curved face flange;
• a second gutter molded into said one piece molded flexible frame, wherein said second gutter is juxtaposed to said lens surround area;
• first openings molded into said one piece molded flexible frame on said upper side between said lens side and said flange side, and juxtaposed to said second gutter;
• a plurality of holes adjacent to said first openings;
• second openings molded into said one piece molded flexible frame on said lower side between said lens side and said flange side, and juxtaposed to said second gutter;
• a plurality of dams formed into said one piece molded flexible frame and surrounding said first and said second openings;
• channels formed into each of said first and second strap ends and running between said second gutter and said flange side, wherein said channels bifurcate said curved face flange and said first gutter;
• a curvilinear lens including a curved inner surface, a curved outer surface, a lens perimeter including tabs extending therefrom and directed substantially perpendicular to said outer surface, said tabs cooperating with said lens retention means to prevent the lens and frame from separating, and multiple optical zones integral thereto, said multiple optical zones comprising:
• a curvilinear central optical zone centrally positioned within said lens and including a centerline centrally located within said central optical zone and extending between said upper side and said lower side of said curved one piece molded flexible frame, wherein said curved outer surface converges with said curved inner surface so that the distance between said curved inner surface and said curved outer surface is maximized towards the centerline of said central optical zone and decreases horizontally across said central optical zone;
• curvilinear side optical zones wherein said side optical zones each have a vertex and at least one radius of curvature and are separated by said central optical zone, said side optical zones comprising:
• a first side optical zone contiguous to said central optical zone;
• a second side optical zone contiguous to said central optical zone;
• rear optical zones wherein said rear optical zones are separated by said central optical zone and said side optical zones, said rear optical zones comprising:
• a first rear optical zone abutting and contiguous to
• said first side optical zone, wherein said radius of curvature of said first side optical zone is equal to the radius of curvature of said first rear optical zone at said abutting location;
• a second rear optical zone abutting and contiguous to said second side optical zone, wherein said radius of curvature said second side optical zone is equal to the radius of curvature of said second rear optical zone at said abutting location;
• a strap for securing said goggles over the eyes of the wearer, wherein said strap has two ends, and a top and bottom surface, said strap comprising:
• an array of parallel ribs spaced apart and protruding from at least one of said top or bottom surfaces;
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• at least one integral bar on each of said ends of said strap, whereby said integral bars prevent said strap from becoming disengaged from said attachment means;
• a strap retainer means adjustably attached to said strap, whereby any unrestrained end of said strap may be captured;
• an attachment means for securing said strap to said goggles;
• a curved molded bezel including a first end and a second end, said bezel comprising:
• bezel attachment means for securing said bezel to said curved lens surround area;
• opening covers integral to said curved molded bezel wherein said opening covers cooperate with said plurality of dams to shield said first and second openings;
• slots in said bezel for engaging said tabs extending from said lens perimeter;
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• a plurality of barbed fasteners integral to said opening covers that shield said first openings molded into said upper side of said one piece molded flexible frame, wherein said plurality of barbed fasteners button into said holes adjacent to said first openings to prevent a gap from opening up between said one piece molded flexible frame and said first opening covers when the one piece molded flexible frame is flexed;
• wherein said goggles are constructed of materials capable of withstanding heat of up to about 550 degrees Fahrenheit for at least five minutes without deforming.

A pair of goggles for protecting the eyes of an individual, the pair of goggles comprising:

• a frame adapted to seal against a face of the individual, the frame configured to allow the individual to wear a pair of spectacles underneath the pair of goggles;
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• a lens coupled to the frame, the lens comprised of a plurality of optical zones, the plurality of optical zones shaped to minimize any distortion of objects viewed selectively though any of the optical zones;
• wherein the plurality of optical zones are hyperbolically curved in a direction substantially perpendicular to a vertical centerline passing through a center of the lens.

A pair of goggles comprising:

• a frame adapted to seal substantially completely against a face of an individual, the frame comprising at least one vent;
• a lens comprising at least two optical zones, wherein each optical zone has a unique curvature;
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• a bezel configured to removeably couple the lens to the frame, the bezel covering at least a portion of the vent.