Patents by Inventor Carmine S. DiChiara
Carmine S. DiChiara has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20200338845Abstract: An assembly for injection molding eyeglass frames is provided including a mold having a mold interior and a mold insert located within the mold interior. The insert has an insert body that seals the mold interior and forms a mold channel when the mold is closed, and an insert edge that extends into the mold channel. The insert edge has a first side, a second side, and a boundary, and the first side follows a surface trajectory of a corresponding side of the insert body, and the second side tapers towards the first side. Also provided is an insert for use in the assembly and glasses formed using the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Carmine S. DiChiara, Deni Crescenzi
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Patent number: 10394047Abstract: An eyewear frame assembly includes a frame having a rim for securing a lens. The frame further has a first segment and a second segment. At least one of the first segment and the second segment is movable relative to the other of the first segment and the second segment so as to allow insertion within or removal of the lens from the rim. The frame assembly also includes a projection that extends circumferentially from the first segment. The projection and the second segment are configured to be releasably secured to another, thereby securing the lens within the rim.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2017Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Liberty Sport, Inc.Inventors: Carmine S. DiChiara, Deni Crescenzi
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Publication number: 20180011338Abstract: An eyewear frame assembly includes a frame having a rim for securing a lens. The frame further has a first segment and a second segment. At least one of the first segment and the second segment is movable relative to the other of the first segment and the second segment so as to allow insertion within or removal of the lens from the rim. The frame assembly also includes a projection that extends circumferentially from the first segment. The projection and the second segment are configured to be releasably secured to another, thereby securing the lens within the rim.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Applicant: LIBERTY SPORT, INC.Inventors: Carmine S. DiChiara, Deni Crescenzi
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Patent number: 9833663Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles includes a frame having a first sub-frame and a second sub-frame. The first and the second sub-frames have a first opening and a second opening defined therein. A first lens is secured in the first sub-frame and a second lens is secured in the second sub-frame. A first eye-piece and a second eye-piece are arranged adjacent to the first sub-frame and the second sub-frame, respectively. A third lens is secured in the first eye-piece and a fourth lens is secured in the second eye-piece. A first connecting member and a second connecting member releasably secure the first eye-piece and the second eye-piece to the first and the second sub-frames, respectively. At least one of the third and the fourth lens may take the form of a corrective lens.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2014Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Liberty Sport, Inc.Inventors: Carmine S. DiChiara, Deni Crescenzi
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Patent number: 9791714Abstract: An eyewear frame assembly includes a frame having a rim for securing a lens. The frame further has a first segment and a second segment. At least one of the first segment and the second segment is movable relative to the other of the first segment and the second segment so as to allow insertion within or removal of the lens from the rim. The frame assembly also includes a projection that extends circumferentially from the first segment. The projection and the second segment are configured to be releasably secured to another, thereby securing the lens within the rim.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Liberty Sport Inc.Inventors: Carmine S. DiChiara, Deni Crescenzi
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Publication number: 20160103333Abstract: An eyewear frame assembly includes a frame having a rim for securing a lens. The frame further has a first segment and a second segment. At least one of the first segment and the second segment is movable relative to the other of the first segment and the second segment so as to allow insertion within or removal of the lens from the rim. The frame assembly also includes a projection that extends circumferentially from the first segment. The projection and the second segment are configured to be releasably secured to another, thereby securing the lens within the rim.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Carmine S. DiChiara, Deni Crescenzi
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Publication number: 20150335956Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles includes a frame having a first sub-frame and a second sub-frame. The first and the second sub-frames have a first opening and a second opening defined therein. A first lens is secured in the first sub-frame and a second lens is secured in the second sub-frame. A first eye-piece and a second eye-piece are arranged adjacent to the first sub-frame and the second sub-frame, respectively. A third lens is secured in the first eye-piece and a fourth lens is secured in the second eye-piece. A first connecting member and a second connecting member releasably secure the first eye-piece and the second eye-piece to the first and the second sub-frames, respectively. At least one of the third and the fourth lens may take the form of a corrective lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2014Publication date: November 26, 2015Applicant: Liberty Sport, Inc.Inventors: Carmine S. DiChiara, Deni Crescenzi
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Patent number: 9104043Abstract: Modular eyewear includes a frame and lens assemblies insertable into and removable from the frame which has a rim located between a bridge and each of two temples. Each rim includes a front face, a groove adjacent to the bridge, and an indentation adjacent to the temple. Attached along each of the groove and the indentation are frame magnets. The lens assemblies include a lens having a perimeter surrounding a body with front and rear surfaces. A tab is applied to and extends from the front surface of each lens at the perimeter. Magnetic couplings are attached along a first portion of the perimeter behind the tab and along a second portion of the perimeter, respectively. When the eyewear is assembled, the frame magnets magnetically attach to the corresponding magnetic couplings, and the tab is inserted into the indentation to fill the indentation flush with the frame front face.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Switch Vision LLCInventors: Deni Crescenzi, Carmine S. DiChiara
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Patent number: 8641188Abstract: The present invention illustrates various methods of attaching a pair of eyeglass lenses or a lens shield to an eyeglass frame using magnets or magnetically attractive material. The magnetic attachment methods are beneficial because they allow the user to have interchangeable lenses or shields for indoor and outdoor use, enhancing their visual acuity during work or play. The lenses may be tinted, prescription, protective eyewear, or plano. The magnetic lenses are convenient and user friendly, allowing intuitive, tool-less interchangeability with no need to twist or stress the frame. These methods of attachment require no specific instructions or tools when the user replaces lenses.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Switch Vision, LLCInventor: Carmine S. DiChiara
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Publication number: 20130271722Abstract: The present invention illustrates various methods of attaching a pair of eyeglass lenses or a lens shield to an eyeglass frame using magnets or magnetically attractive material. The magnetic attachment methods are beneficial because they allow the user to have interchangeable lenses or shields for indoor and outdoor use, enhancing their visual acuity during work or play. The lenses may be tinted, prescription, protective eyewear, or plano. The magnetic lenses are convenient and user friendly, allowing intuitive, tool-less interchangeability with no need to twist or stress the frame. These methods of attachment require no specific instructions or tools when the user replaces lenses.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventor: Carmine S. DiChiara
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Publication number: 20130235325Abstract: Modular eyewear includes a frame and lens assemblies insertable into and removable from the frame which has a rim located between a bridge and each of two temples. Each rim includes a front face, a groove adjacent to the bridge, and an indentation adjacent to the temple. Attached along each of the groove and the indentation are frame magnets. The lens assemblies include a lens having a perimeter surrounding a body with front and rear surfaces. A tab is applied to and extends from the front surface of each lens at the perimeter. Magnetic couplings are attached along a first portion of the perimeter behind the tab and along a second portion of the perimeter, respectively. When the eyewear is assembled, the frame magnets magnetically attach to the corresponding magnetic couplings, and the tab is inserted into the indentation to fill the indentation flush with the frame front face.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: SWITCH VISION LLCInventors: Deni Crescenzi, Carmine S. DiChiara
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Patent number: 7850301Abstract: The present invention illustrates various methods of attaching a pair of eyeglass lenses or a lens shield to an eyeglass frame using magnets or magnetically attractive material. The magnetic attachment methods are beneficial because they allow the user to have interchangeable lenses or shields for indoor and outdoor use, enhancing their visual acuity during work or play. The lenses may be tinted, prescription, protective eyewear, or plano. The magnetic lenses are convenient and user friendly, allowing intuitive, tool-less interchangeability with no need to twist or stress the frame. These methods of attachment require no specific instructions or tools when the user replaces lenses.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2007Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Liberty Sport, Inc.Inventor: Carmine S. DiChiara
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Publication number: 20090257019Abstract: The present invention illustrates various methods of attaching a pair of eyeglass lenses or a lens shield to an eyeglass frame using magnets or magnetically attractive material. The magnetic attachment methods are beneficial because they allow the user to have interchangeable lenses or shields for indoor and outdoor use, enhancing their visual acuity during work or play. The lenses may be tinted, prescription, protective eyewear, or plano. The magnetic lenses are convenient and user friendly, allowing intuitive, tool-less interchangeability with no need to twist or stress the frame. These methods of attachment require no specific instructions or tools when the user replaces lenses.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2007Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventor: Carmine S. DiChiara
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Patent number: 7543930Abstract: An adaptor to be affixed to an eyeglass lens and received in an eyeglass frame, to facilitate the fitting and replacement of various shapes of lenses into a variety of eyeglass frames, particularly, rimless and partial rim frames, wing frames, three-piece frames and frames with complex shapes.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2007Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Liberty Sport, Inc.Inventor: Carmine S. DiChiara
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Publication number: 20090051866Abstract: An adaptor to be affixed to an eyeglass lens and received in an eyeglass frame, to facilitate the fitting and replacement of various shapes of lenses into a variety of eyeglass frames, particularly, rimless and partial rim frames, wing frames, three-piece frames and frames with complex shapes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2007Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventor: Carmine S. DiChiara
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Publication number: 20080304005Abstract: The present invention relates to partial rim eyewear or eyeglasses having impact resistant prescription lenses and mechanically secured to the frame. The eyeglasses are particularly useful for athletic activity because they are lightweight and offer a wide field of vision because they do not comprise of a full rim. The lenses are to be prescription either tinted, or clear, with or without coatings that may be preferred for use with athletic activities. The mechanical lock attachment to secure each lens in place can include adhesives or double sided adhesive tape, notches in the partial rim frame with corresponding protrusions in the lens, with or without a lock clip engaging the lens and a locking pin engaging the lock clip; and/or a screw, adhesive or double-sided tape. Advantageously, the lenses are impact resistant and are securely attached to the frame via these different mechanical attachments.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2007Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventor: Carmine S. DiChiara
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Patent number: 7137700Abstract: The present invention provides an eyewear frame assembly. A frame has an aperture for receiving a lens. The frame has a split to expand upper and lower portions of the frame to insert or remove the lens from the aperture. First and second projections extend outwardly from the upper and lower frame portions, respectively. The first and second projections have first and second tapered portions, respectively. A sleeve receives said first and second projections. The sleeve has first and second inwardly extending and tapered tabs adapted to receive the first and second tapered portions to secure the first and second projections within the sleeve. The upper and lower portions of the frame are prevented from expanding when the first and second projections are received within the sleeve. First and second openings in the sleeve provide access to depress the first and second projections to remove the first and second projections from the first and second sleeves.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2005Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignees: Liberty Sport, Inc., Halo Sports and Safety, Inc.Inventors: Carmine S. DiChiara, Peter S. Leonardi
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Patent number: 6890073Abstract: The present invention provides an eyewear frame assembly. A frame has an aperture for receiving a lens. The frame has a split to expand upper and lower portions of the frame to insert or remove the lens from the aperture. First and second projections extend outwardly from the upper and lower frame portions, respectively. The first and second projections have first and second tapered portions, respectively. A sleeve receives said first and second projections. The sleeve has first and second inwardly extending and tapered tabs adapted to receive the first and second tapered portions to secure the first and second projections within the sleeve. The upper and lower portions of the frame are prevented from expanding when the first and second projections are received within the sleeve. First and second openings in the sleeve provide access to depress the first and second projections to remove the first and second projections from the first and second sleeves.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2003Date of Patent: May 10, 2005Assignees: Liberty Sport, Inc., Halo Sports and Safety, Inc.Inventors: Carmine S. DiChiara, Peter S. Leonardi
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Publication number: 20040183994Abstract: The present invention provides an eyewear frame assembly. A frame has an aperture for receiving a lens. The frame has a split to expand upper and lower portions of the frame to insert or remove the lens from the aperture. First and second projections extend outwardly from the upper and lower frame portions, respectively. The first and second projections have first and second tapered portions, respectively. A sleeve receives said first and second projections. The sleeve has first and second inwardly extending and tapered tabs adapted to receive the first and second tapered portions to secure the first and second projections within the sleeve. The upper and lower portions of the frame are prevented from expanding when the first and second projections are received within the sleeve. First and second openings in the sleeve provide access to depress the first and second projections to remove the first and second projections from the first and second sleeves.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2003Publication date: September 23, 2004Applicant: Liberty Optical and Halo Sports and Satety, Inc.Inventors: Carmine S. DiChiara, Peter S. Leonardi
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Patent number: 6270216Abstract: An eyeglass frame assembly having a shield for attachment to an eyeglass frame with the use of a fastener. The shield has two shoulders forming a passageway for a temple piece of the eyeglass frame. The fastener, when tightened, clamps the shoulders against the temple piece to rigidly connect the shield to the eyeglass frame and prohibit relative movement between the shield and the frame. The fastener can have a frangible portion that is removable after the application of a predetermined force resulting in a non-removable security-type screw. Alternatively, the fastener can be a common screw or a common bolt having either common nuts or gripping lock nuts.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1999Date of Patent: August 7, 2001Inventor: Carmine S. DiChiara