Patents by Inventor Michael D. Tobey

Michael D. Tobey 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).

  • Patent number: 5098180
    Abstract: A separable interchangeable eyeglass frame includes an upper frame member having a brow member including first and second upper eye wire members interconnected by a bridge member. The upper frame member has first and second elongated temple members pivotally joined to the outboard ends of the first and second upper eye wire members. The eyeglass frame includes a lower frame assembly having first and second lower eye wire members. The lower frame assembly may include first and second filament members for attaching first and second lenses to respective first and second lower eye wire members, thereby forming a lower lens assembly. The lower frame assembly may be comprised of two separate pieces, or may be a unitary member with the first and second lower eye wire members interconnected by a lower bridge member. A variety of securing fasteners may be used to releasably secure together the upper frame member and the lower frame assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Inventor: Michael D. Tobey