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US 9,868,030 B2Granted
Chemiluminescent swim goggles
OwnerClare Donovan, Flo Donovaninventors
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Abstract
This invention is a combination chemiluminescent band and frame, which allows one to swim at night or be worn at parties. It can be seen from behind, has a large surface area for band visibility and interchangeable lenses. It chemical composition allow it to be rapidly be recharged by lights, and exhibit bright visible light from a distance, but also allows for structural integrity of the material when used by swimmers.
Claims9
A goggle apparatus comprising:
- a band, wherein said band comprises a connecting region and a grasping region and said band comprises a maximum concentration of band phosphorescent molecules to allow for maximum visible brightness in the dark and a minimum concentration of band thermoelastic polymer that allows maintenance of the structural integrity of said band during application and removal of said band, wherein said band phosphorescent molecules are earth metal aluminates, wherein said band earth metal aluminate concentration is greater than 25% concentration by weight relative to said band thermoelastic polymer and less than 45% concentration by weight relative to said band thermoelastic polymer, and
- a frame, wherein said frame comprises at least one lens, a mask that surrounds said lenses and a nosepiece wherein said mask comprises a concentration of phosphorescent molecules that allows for maximum visible brightness in the dark while having a minimum concentration of mask thermoelastic polymer in order to allow for maintenance of the structural integrity of said frame, wherein said mask phosphorescent molecules are also earth metal aluminates, wherein said mask earth metal aluminate concentration is greater than 25% concentration by weight relative to said mask thermoelastic polymer and less than 45% concentration by weight relative to said mask thermoelastic polymer,
- two connecting pieces that connect said band to said frame wherein said connecting pieces allow adjustment of said band length to accommodate the fit to the wearers head.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.