Protective eyewear systems and methods

Abstract

An eye protection device includes a frame having an outer surface that is oriented away from a user's face and an inner surface that is oriented towards the user's face. The frame includes left and right temples configured to secure the eye protection device to the user and a central raised portion disposed between a left portion and a right portion of a top portion of the frame.

1 - 15 . (canceled) 
     
     
         16 . A sports goggle comprising:
 a frame comprising an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface configured to conform to a face of a user, wherein the outer surface includes a first aperture and the inner surface includes a second aperture;   a plurality of frame members extending between the outer surface and the inner surface, such that the outer surface and the inner surface are spaced apart and coupled together by the plurality of frame members;   an air channel extending through the frame from the first aperture to the second aperture; and   an air-permeable liner disposed on the inner surface and configured to contact the face of the user, wherein the air-permeable liner covers the second aperture and is configured to receive air flowing through the air channel.   
     
     
         17 . The sports goggle of  claim 16 , wherein the air-permeable liner comprises a foam. 
     
     
         18 . The sports goggle of  claim 16 , further comprising:
 a lens coupled to the frame, wherein the frame is disposed at least partially around an outer periphery of the lens.   
     
     
         19 . The sports goggle of  claim 16 , wherein the air-permeable liner is flexible and is configured to form a seal on the face of the user. 
     
     
         20 . The sports goggle of  claim 16 , wherein the frame comprises a flexible polymer. 
     
     
         21 . The sports goggle of  claim 16 , further comprising a strap coupled to the frame, wherein the strap is configured to hold the frame against the face of the user. 
     
     
         22 . The sports goggle of  claim 21 , wherein the strap is coupled to outriggers on each side of the frame. 
     
     
         23 . The sports goggle of  claim 16 , wherein the first aperture is disposed adjacent a nose bridge of the frame.