Abstract: A line adjusting and locking device is disclosed for adjusting and locking individual suspension lines of an eyeglass mounting assembly of the type which, instead of temple pieces, has a pair of flexible suspension lines attaching ear pieces of the glasses to the respective lenses. The adjusting and locking device includes a slotted member attached to each earpiece wherein a slot accommodates one pair of the suspension lines. After lengthwise adjustment of the individual lines, the lines are wrapped around the slotted member, preferably in a plurality of revolutions, and a locking cap member is press-fitted on the lines and the slotted member to lock the adjusting device.

Abstract: Suspension Eyewear consists of a pair of ophthalmic lenses attached to a metal centerpiece in the manner of conventional rimless eyeglasses. Instead of hinges and temples there are two suspension lines attached to each lens near the outer edges, and at points sufficiently separated to provide stability. The plane of the front assembly to the face is controlled by adjusting the length of these lines in a device positioned just in front of and about midway the ear. A wirebound springwire attached to the adjusting device extends over and behind each ear to below the mastoid. These spring earwires will return the front assembly to proper alignment when it is lightly pushed or pulled, in any direction, and released.