Customized Goggles for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857464_0009_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Customized Goggles for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857464_0009_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857464_0009_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,464.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept relates to a system and method for producing user-customized goggles tailored to specific, niche markets or operational environments, such as high-altitude mountaineering, search and rescue operations, underwater exploration, facial injuries, and high-security environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent for user-customized goggles provides a solution for general-purpose use cases. However, the present inventive concept addresses the limitations of the original patent by adapting the technology for specialized markets or environments, where unique requirements and constraints necessitate customized solutions.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a system and method for producing user-customized goggles that incorporate specific features and adaptations for high-altitude mountaineering, search and rescue operations, underwater exploration, facial injuries, and high-security environments. For instance, the system for high-altitude mountaineers includes a processing unit that receives 3D-data defining the contour of a face and identifies contact areas on a contacting surface adapted for extreme weather conditions. Similarly, the system for underwater exploration incorporates a contacting surface that provides a watertight seal. The method for individuals with facial injuries accommodates facial prosthetics, while the system for high-security environments incorporates biometric authentication features.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the inventive concept lies in the adaptation of the original patent's technology to address specific, niche markets or operational environments. The inventive step is the recognition of the need for customized solutions in these areas and the development of corresponding features and adaptations.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include customized goggles for other specialized environments, such as disaster relief, extreme sports, or medical applications. Variations of the system and method could incorporate different materials, designs, or functionalities to address specific requirements.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including outdoor gear, search and rescue, underwater exploration, healthcare, and security. The target market includes professionals and enthusiasts operating in specialized environments, where customized goggles can provide a critical advantage in terms of performance, safety, and comfort.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61F9/026
A A63 A63B33/004
G G02 G02C11/12
G G02 G02C13/003
B B33 B33Y80/00
G G02 G02C5/00

Field of Art

Optical and protective eyewear design, with expertise in 3D scanning, custom fitting technologies, and ergonomic interface design for specialized environments

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with advanced knowledge of computer-aided design, 3D modeling, materials science, and human factors engineering, capable of adapting goggle designs to specific use cases and environmental conditions

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's core technology of customized 3D-scanned goggle fitting provides a fundamental framework easily adaptable to specialized environments. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the original patent's core methodology by applying known customization techniques to specific use cases. The technical approach of receiving 3D facial data and identifying contact areas remains consistent across all variations, with only contextual modifications.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
3D-data input method for defining facial contours and eye area dimensions
PTD Variation
Applying 3D scanning technique to specialized environments like high-altitude mountaineering and underwater exploration
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting a known 3D scanning technique to different environmental contexts represents a standard design optimization approach with predictable results
Source Patent Element
Identifying contact areas on user's facial surface
PTD Variation
Modifying contact surface to accommodate facial prosthetics or provide extreme weather resistance
Obviousness Reasoning
Material and interface modifications for specific use cases are routine engineering adaptations within the known design space of the source patent
Source Patent Element
User-customized goggle frame with variable separation lengths
PTD Variation
Incorporating biometric authentication features into goggle contact surface
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating additional functional elements into an existing customizable interface represents a straightforward design extension using known technological techniques
Source Patent Element
Method of generating structure-data based on facial dimensions
PTD Variation
Creating specialized goggle systems for search and rescue or high-security environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Repurposing a generalized fitting methodology for specific professional contexts is an obvious technological adaptation
Source Patent Element
Receiving multiple 2D images to produce 3D data
PTD Variation
Expanding image capture techniques to include prosthetic or injury-specific facial mapping
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending image capture methodologies to accommodate unique facial geometries represents a predictable technological progression
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857464's comprehensive disclosure of user-customized goggle fitting technologies, the present publication demonstrates that variations addressing specialized environmental and professional contexts would be obvious to a person having ordinary skill in optical design and ergonomic engineering, thereby rendering potential derivative claims anticipated and non-patentable under standard obviousness criteria.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,464
TitleUser-customised goggles
Assignee(s)THEMAGIC5 INC.