Abstract: The invention relates to a hinge for connecting a temple arm to an eyeglass frame that may be made up of one or more frame parts. Parts of the eyeglasses, including the temple arm and frame, are interchangeable so the colour, shape and style of eyeglasses can be quickly and easily changed. The temple arm is connected to the frame securely, but in a way that the temple arm can easily be disconnected for interchanging. The temple arm needs to be deformed, bent or moved beyond a normal orientation to allow it to be easily disconnected. In a preferred embodiment, the temple arm hinge assembly comprises a hooked member and a pivot shaft, whereby the pivot shaft comprises a notch or truncation positioned such that the hooked member can only be engaged/disengaged if the temple arm is deformed or the like beyond a normal position.

Abstract: An eyeglass assembly formed of detachable and interchangeable parts. The assembly comprises detachable upper and lower frame parts that define an aperture for receiving lenses or a lens assembly. Two interchangeable temple arms are pivotally connected to the upper and lower frame parts and assist in holding the eyeglass assembly together. The eyeglasses advantageously allow a wearer, manufacturer, designer, distributor and/or retailer to vary the shape, style, size or color of the eyeglasses to suit their requirements by a simple interchange of parts. Other embodiments are directed to eyeglass components formed from heat dissipating material, specifically temple arms comprising an insert formed of a heat dissipating material such as a polymer or aluminum.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hinge for connecting a temple arm to an eyeglass frame that may be made up of one or more frame parts. Parts of the eyeglasses, including the temple arm and frame, are interchangeable so the colour, shape and style of eyeglasses can be quickly and easily changed. The temple arm is connected to the frame securely, but in a way that the temple arm can easily be disconnected for interchanging. The temple arm needs to be deformed, bent or moved beyond a normal orientation to allow it to be easily disconnected. In a preferred embodiment, the temple arm hinge assembly comprises a hooked member and a pivot shaft, whereby the pivot shaft comprises a notch or truncation positioned such that the hooked member can only be engaged/disengaged if the temple arm is deformed or the like beyond a normal position.

Abstract: An eyeglass assembly formed of detachable and interchangeable parts. The assembly comprises detachable upper and lower frame parts that define an aperture for receiving lenses or a lens assembly. Two interchangeable temple arms are pivotally connected to the upper and lower frame parts and assist in holding the eyeglass assembly together. The eyeglasses advantageously allow a wearer, manufacturer, designer, distributor and/or retailer to vary the shape, style, size or colour of the eyeglasses to suit their requirements by a simple interchange of parts. Other embodiments are directed to eyeglass components formed from heat dissipating material, specifically temple arms comprising an insert formed of a heat dissipating material such as a polymer or aluminum.

Abstract: A downlight is disclosed that has an outer housing that is capable of fitting into a ceiling support structure, an inner housing resting on said outer housing and capable of rotating on said outer housing. The downlight has a frame pivotally attached to the inner housing and a lamp and reflector, each connected to the frame. The frame includes height adjustment mechanism that enables the position of one of said lamp and said reflector to be altered such that the beam of light emitted from said lamp changes in shape or intensity.