Abstract: Modular spectacles that are assembled and disassembled without the use of tools are disclosed. The modular spectacles comprise a pair of lenses, a frame element including a pair of rims defining orifices for accepting the pair of lenses, and a slot located on each side of the frame element, and a pair of three-part hinge sets, each three-part hinge set comprising a first hinge part including an orifice on one end and a compressible end on the other end, a second hinge part including a cutout on one end and a compressible end on the other end, and a third hinge part including an orifice on one end and a compressible end on the other end, wherein the three-part hinge set fits securely within a slot in the frame element. The modular spectacles further comprise a pair of temples, that are inserted securely into the hinge sets.

Abstract: Modular spectacles that are assembled and disassembled without the use of tools are disclosed. The modular spectacles comprise a pair of lenses, a middle frame element including a pair of rims for accepting the pair of lenses and a slot on each side, a front frame element with a slot on each side of the front frame element, wherein portions of the front frame element extend over portions of the pair of rims of the middle frame element, a rear frame element similar to the front frame element, and a pair of temples with compressible ends that fit securely within the slots, wherein the lenses are placed within the rims, the middle frame element is placed between the front and rear frame elements, and the temples are inserted into the slots, such that the frame elements are secured together, and the lenses are held in place by the frame elements.