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There are disclosed a protective cover for a lens of a goggle and a method of protecting a lens. In an embodiment, the cover has a front panel shaped to substantially contour the goggle, a first portion extending from the panel, a second portion extending from the panel, a first connector mechanism

There are disclosed a protective cover for a lens of a goggle and a method of protecting a lens. In an embodiment, the cover has a front panel shaped to substantially contour the goggle, a first portion extending from the panel, a second portion extending from the panel, a first connector mechanism and a second connector mechanism configured to secure the front panel onto the lens, and openings sized to allow a strap of the goggle to extend away from the panel. In one embodiment, the method includes positioning the panel over the lens, positioning the first portion toward an inside portion of the lens, positioning the second portion toward the inside portion of the lens, and attaching the first portion and the second portion to secure the panel onto the lens. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

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1. A protective cover for a lens of a ski goggle, the protective cover comprising: a front panel defining a top boundary and a bottom boundary in opposition to one another, the top boundary and the bottom boundary shaped to substantially contour to a front, outside portion of the lens of the ski gog

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A protective cover for a lens of a ski goggle, the protective cover comprising: a front panel defining a top boundary and a bottom boundary in opposition to one another, the top boundary and the bottom boundary shaped to substantially contour to a front, outside portion of the lens of the ski goggle, the top boundary contouring to a top portion of the goggle, the bottom boundary contouring to a bottom portion of the goggle, the top boundary and the bottom boundary having an asymmetrical configuration with respect to one another, the asymmetrical configuration configured to allow the protective cover to substantially conform to the front, outside portion of the lens of the ski goggle, and the front panel forming a right lateral edge and a left lateral edge in opposition to one another;a first portion extending from the top boundary of the front panel to a first end, a first connector mechanism adjacent the first end, and the first portion forming a right lateral edge and a left lateral edge in opposition to one another;a second portion extending from the bottom boundary of the front panel to a second end, a second connector mechanism adjacent the second end, and the second portion forming a right lateral edge and a left lateral edge in opposition to one another;wherein the first connector mechanism and the second connector mechanism are configured to selectively attach the first portion and the second portion to one another so as to secure the front panel onto the lens of the ski goggle;wherein the right lateral edge of the front panel, the right lateral edge of the first portion, and the right lateral edge of the second portion are configured to selectively connect with one another to form the opening extends at least substantially an entire distance of the right lateral edge of the front panel, and the distance of the opening sized to allow a strap of the ski goggle to extend away from the right lateral edge of the front panel when the first connector mechanism and the second connector mechanism are attached together so as to allow attachment of the front panel with respect to the lens while the strap of the ski goggle is attached to a helmet, and the right lateral edge of the front panel, the right lateral edge of the first portion, and the right lateral edge of the second portion are configured to selectively detach from one another to to allow detachment of the front panel with respect to the lens while the strap of the ski goggle is attached to a helmet; andwherein the left lateral edge of the front panel, the left lateral edge of the first portion, and the left lateral edge of the second portion are configured to selectively connect with one another to form an opening, and the opening extends at least substantially an entire distance of the left lateral edge of the front panel, and the distance of the opening sized to allow a strap of the ski goggle to extend away from the left lateral edge of the front panel when the first connector mechanism and the second connector mechanism are attached together so as to allow attachment of the front panel with respect to the lens while the strap of the ski goggle is attached to a helmet, and the right lateral edge of the front panel, the right lateral edge of the first portion, and the right lateral edge of the second portion are configured to selectively detach from one another to allow detachment of the front panel with respect to the lens while the strap of the ski goggle is attached to a helmet. 2. A protective cover according to claim 1, wherein the front panel, the first portion, and the second portion are each individual fabric panels sewn together. 3. A protective cover according to claim 2, wherein each of the fabric panels includes at least one selected form the group consisting of polyester fleece, polyester micro-fiber, polyester fleece with nylon shell material, polyester micro-fiber with nylon shell material, and tactical fabrics. 4. A protective cover according to claim 1, further comprising a traction material disposed on at least one of the first portion and the second portion, and wherein the traction material prevents sliding of the at least one of the first portion and the second portion with respect to a helmet. 5. A protective cover according to claim 4, wherein the traction material is a strip of neoprene rubber. 6. A protective cover according to claim 1, wherein the top boundary and the bottom boundary are asymmetrical. 7. A protective cover according to claim 1, wherein the right lateral edge of the front panel and the left lateral edge of the front panel are mirror images of one another. 8. A protective cover according to claim 1, wherein the right lateral edge of the first portion and the right lateral edge of the second portion each extend continuously from the right lateral edge of the front panel, respectively, and wherein the left lateral edge of the first portion and the left lateral edge of the second portion each extend continuously from the left lateral edge of the front panel, respectively. 9. A protective cover according to claim 1, wherein the first connector mechanism of first lateral portion includes a first set of magnets, and wherein the second connector mechanism of second lateral portion includes a second set of magnets. 10. A protective cover according to claim 9, wherein the first set of magnets is disposed in a horizontal margin adjacent to the first end, and wherein the second set of magnets is disposed in a horizontal margin adjacent to the second end. 11. A protective cover according to claim 1, wherein the first connector mechanism of first lateral portion includes a first set of hook-and-loop fasteners, and wherein the second connector mechanism of second lateral portion includes a second set of hook-and-loop fasteners. 12. A protective cover according to claim 11, wherein the first set of hook-and-loop fasteners is disposed in a horizontal margin adjacent to the first end, and wherein the second set of hook-and-loop fasteners is disposed in a horizontal margin adjacent to the second end. 13. A protective cover according to claim 1, wherein the front panel, the first portion, and the second portion are configured to form a continuous sleeve when the first end and the second end are attached to one another. 14. A protective cover according to claim 1, wherein the opening formed by the right lateral edge of the front panel, the right lateral edge of the first portion, and the right lateral edge of the second portion is sized to engage a first frame portion of the goggles between the lens and the strap, and wherein the opening formed by the left lateral edge of the front panel, the left lateral edge of the first portion, and the left lateral edge of the second portion is sized to engage a second frame portion of the goggles between the lens and the strap. 15. A protective cover for a lens of a goggle, the protective cover comprising: a front panel shaped to substantially contour to a front, outside portion of the lens of the goggle, the front panel defining a top boundary and a bottom boundary in opposition to one another, the top boundary contouring to a top portion of the goggle, the bottom boundary contouring to a bottom portion of the goggle, the top boundary and the bottom boundary having an asymmetrical configuration with respect to one another, the asymmetrical configuration configured to allow the protective cover to substantially conform to the front, outside portion of the lens of the ski goggle;a first portion extending from the front panel to a first end, and a first connector mechanism adjacent the first end; anda second portion extending from the front panel to a second end, a second connector mechanism adjacent the second end, the first connector mechanism and the second connector mechanism selectively attaching to one another so as to secure the front panel onto the lens of the goggle, and the front panel, the first portion, and the second portion are configured to selectively connect together to form openings in opposition to one another, the openings extending at least substantially an entire distance of the front panel, so as to allow attachment of the front panel with respect to the lens while the strap of the ski goggle is attached to a helmet, and the front panel, the first portion, and the second portion are configured to selectively detach from one another to allow detachment of the front panel with respect to the lens while the strap of the ski goggle is attached to a helmet, wherein each of the openings are sized to allow a strap of the goggle to extend away from the front panel. 16. A protective cover according to claim 15, wherein the front panel, the first portion, and the second portion are configured to cover a ski goggle. 17. A protective cover according to claim 15, further comprising a traction material disposed on at least one of the first portion and the second portion, and wherein the traction material prevents sliding of the at least one of the first portion and the second portion with respect to a helmet. 18. A protective cover according to claim 17, wherein the traction material is a strip of neoprene rubber. 19. A protective cover according to claim 15, wherein the front panel has a top boundary and a bottom boundary, and wherein the top boundary and the bottom boundary are asymmetrical to one another so as to substantially contour to portions of the goggle. 20. A protective cover according to claim 15, wherein the openings are sized to engage a first frame portion and a second frame of the goggles between the lens and the strap, respectively. 21. A method of protecting a lens of a ski goggle, the method comprising: positioning a front panel of a protective cover over a front, outside portion of the lens of the ski goggle, the front panel defining a top boundary and a bottom boundary in opposition to one another, the top boundary contouring to a top portion of the goggle, the bottom boundary contouring to a bottom portion of the goggle, the top boundary and the bottom boundary having an asymmetrical configuration with respect to one another, the asymmetrical configuration configured to allow the protective cover to substantially conform to the front, outside portion of the lens of the ski goggle;positioning a first portion extending from the front panel over one portion of the ski goggle toward an inside portion of the lens;positioning a second portion extending from the front panel over another portion of the ski goggle toward the inside portion of the lens; andattaching the first portion and the second portion to one another to form an opening extending at least substantially an entire distance of the front panel, and the opening sized to allow the strap of the ski goggle to extend away from the protective cover when the first portion and the second portion are attached to one another so as to secure the front panel onto the lens of the ski goggle while a strap of the ski goggle is attached to a helmet. 22. A method according to claim 21, where in the steps of positioning the front panel, positioning the first portion, positioning the second portion, and attaching the first portion and second portion, occur subsequent to placing the strap of the ski goggle onto a helmet and while the strap of the ski goggle is attached to the helmet. 23. A method according to claim 21, further comprising detaching the first portion and the second portion from one another to allow detachment of the front panel with respect to the lens while the strap of the ski goggle is attached to the helmet, and removing the front panel of the protective cover from the lens, so as to allow a user to see through the lens. 24. A method according to claim 23, wherein the steps of detaching the first portion and the second portion from one another, and removing the first panel of the protective cover from the lens, occur subsequent to placing a strap of the ski goggle onto a helmet and while the strap of the ski goggle is attached to the helmet. 25. A method according to claim 21, wherein the steps of positioning the first portion, positioning the second portion, and attaching the first portion and second portion include forming a continuous sleeve to surround the lens while leaving uncovered a strap of the goggle frame and frame portions between the lens and the strap. 26. A method according to claim 21, further comprising positioning a traction material disposed on an outer surface of the protective cover against a helmet so as to prevent movement of the goggle with respect to the helmet.