ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 12 -- United States Patent no. 12,383,797, issued on Aug. 12.

"Shock absorbing swim goggles with independently movable lenses and method of use" was invented by Eric Feldman (Dallas), Everly Feldman (Dallas) and Michael Levin (Bennington, Neb.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "This invention pertains to an improved design for goggles featuring a base frame with two generally cylindrical eye portions connected by a vertical support post. Each eye portion has an oval cross-section and includes a proximal opening fitted with a flexible oval eyepiece made from neoprene or similar material. The goggles incorporate hinge barrels and pins allowing for pivotable attachment of lens ...