ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 13 -- United States Patent no. 12,521,278, issued on Jan. 13, was assigned to HEATWAVE VISUAL (Gilroy, Calif.).

"Passive vented goggle" was invented by Justin Marc Hertel (Gilroy, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The invention pertains to a vented goggle that optimizes air circulation to enhance user comfort and mitigate fogging. Key features include a frame that houses a lens and has both an inlet and an outlet for airflow, with a channel connecting the two. The frame's exterior surface faces away from the user, while its interior surface contacts the user's face. A vented cover can be incorporated on the outlet, and liner material may be applied to the interior su...