Kurt L Nordyke

US Patent:

20110075092, Mar 31, 2011

Filed:

Sep 25, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/566816

Inventors:

Kurt Nordyke - Wetmore CO, US

International Classification:

G02C 7/10
G02C 7/12

US Classification:

351 45, 351 44, 351 49

Abstract:

Protective eyewear for Oxy-fuel welding and/or cutting, such as Oxy-acetylene welding and/or cutting is described. The protective eyewear comprises a frame and at least one lens assembly. The at least one lens assembly includes (i) a first portion having translucent properties and (ii) a second portion having translucent properties, the first portion being darker than the second portion. The first portion of the at least one lens assembly is typically of a dark shade to provide protection from potentially harmful light emitted during Oxy-fuel welding and/or cutting process and the second portion of the at least one lens assembly is typically clear allowing a wearer to perform various actions where greater visibility is required. Methods of using the protective eyewear to more efficiently and effectively perform Oxy-fuel welding and/or cutting are disclosed.