Abstract: A retail security system that includes a locking system having locking assemblies that can be locked and unlocked directly by a consumer or clerk/employee using his or her mobile phone or other portable electronic device. Each of the locking assemblies may be configured to lock an article so that it cannot be freely accessed. The security system may include a sanitizing system that sanitizes the article after a consumer returns the article to the locking system without making a purchase. The security system may include a computer apparatus that allows an owner of the security system to access a software application that provides the owner with information/data about access to the locked articles.

Abstract: An eye shield dispenser having an outer box and a holder within the outer box for holding eye shields. The holder is configured to hold the eye shields horizontally along an upper surface of the holder and to position the eye shields proximate an opening in the outer box through which the eye shields may be retrieved.

Abstract: A pad supporting frame has a carrier board and a supporting structure. The supporting structure is detachably disposed on the carrier board. The supporting structure is detachably disposed on the bottom surface of the carrier board. In delivery, the carrier board and the supporting structure can be stacked separately for increasing the utilization of the delivery space. Molds of the carrier board and the supporting structure can be made separately for decreasing the volumes of the molds. For cutting a pad disposed on the carrier board, the carrier board can be directly disposed on the tabletop. The carrier board will not be deformed and the cutting quality of the pad is improved.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention provide a dispenser-package for storing protective eyewear glasses comprising an exterior box having a top, a bottom and four sidewalls along a first length, and an interior retention mechanism for holding a plurality of protective eyewear glasses along a second length. The exterior box completely receives the interior retention mechanism and securely holds the plurality of protective eyewear glasses in place. The exterior box includes a detachable area in proximity to the bottom to allow accessing one or more of the protective eyewear glasses held in place. As a result, a more convenient and efficient way to store and distribute protective eyewear glasses encourages healthcare professionals and patients to wear them and maintain personal safety.

Abstract: A machine is presented for the cleaning of eyewear. The machine allows the manual or automatic cleaning of eyewear. Under both modes of operation, the eyewear is secured by a user to a support bracket inside a transparent, water-tight cylindrical wash chamber. When in manual mode, the user can direct the spray of wash fluid onto the eyewear by rotating the eyewear using a trackball. When used in automatic mode, the machine washes the eyewear during a preset washing cycle. For both modes, the washing cycle is followed by the drying cycle where a blower directs air onto the lenses for a set time period to blow off excess moisture. The drying cycle concludes with a blower venting the cylindrical wash chamber to remove residual moisture from the wash chamber and the eyewear. After the cleaning, the user removes the eyewear from the machine.

Abstract: An eyewear display including a plurality of pods. Each pod includes a pair of opposing sidewalls, a back wall, and a front wall to form a proximal opening. The front wall defines a plurality of apertures for receiving eyewear support fixtures. A base wall encloses a distal end of the pod to form a storage space for holding eyewear stock accessible by the proximal opening. A mounting mechanism attaches to the back wall by a hinge and has at least one mounting clip for coupling the pod to the display mounting fixture. Each pod is selectively pivotable away from the display mounting fixture to provide access to the storage space for restocking the eyewear display. Preferably, in a display position, the plurality of pods are arranged so that at least one of the proximal openings is at least partially blocked by an adjacent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lockable eyewear display system. Embodiments of the system include a frame holder on which the eyewear is placed, a locking mechanism that secures the eyewear to the holder, and a key that enables a user to holder unlock and to remove the eyewear from the holder. In one embodiment, frame holder includes an articulating joint allowing at least a portion of the holder and eyewear to be swiveled. The frame holder is removably attachable to a display rod of the system configured to hold a plurality of frame holders. The display rod includes a lock in one embodiment to prevent removal of the frame holders from the rod without use of a specially configured access key. The display rod is mountable to a surface of a fixture or display object such as a rack or furniture.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lockable eyewear display system. Embodiments of the system include a frame holder on which the eyewear is placed, a locking mechanism that secures the eyewear to the holder, and a key that enables a user to holder unlock and to remove the eyewear from the holder. In one embodiment, frame holder includes an articulating joint allowing at least a portion of the holder and eyewear to be swiveled. The frame holder is removably attachable to a display rod of the system configured to hold a plurality of frame holders. The display rod includes a lock in one embodiment to prevent removal of the frame holders from the rod without use of a specially configured access key. The display rod is mountable to a surface of a fixture or display object such as a rack or furniture.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lockable eyewear display system. One embodiment of the system includes a support frame on which the eyewear is placed, a lock that secures the eyewear to the frame, and a key that removes the lock from the frame. The device may further include an anchor connected to the frame that anchors the frame to a fixture or display object such as a rack or furniture. In another embodiment, the eyewear display device includes an articulating joint allowing at least a portion of the support frame to be swiveled.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lockable eyewear display system. Embodiments of the system include a frame holder on which the eyewear is placed, a locking mechanism that secures the eyewear to the holder, and a key that enables a user to holder unlock and to remove the eyewear from the holder. In one embodiment, frame holder includes an articulating joint allowing at least a portion of the holder and eyewear to be swiveled. The frame holder is removably attachable to a display rod of the system configured to hold a plurality of frame holders. The display rod includes a lock in one embodiment to prevent removal of the frame holders from the rod without use of a specially configured access key. The display rod is mountable to a surface of a fixture or display object such as a rack or furniture.

Abstract: A drying rack and contact lens storage case assembly consists of a contact lens storage case assembly that includes a base formed with externally threaded receptacles having inner diameters, and internally threaded caps having inner diameters and which relate to the respective receptacles. A drying frame is formed with patterns of protuberances relating to inner diameters of the receptacles formed in the base and the caps, respectively. The receptacles are concurrently positionable on and over an opposed pair of the patterns of protuberances, and the caps are concurrently positionable on and over another opposed pair of the patterns of protuberances. There is at least one ventilation opening formed in the drying frame within each of the patterns of protuberances to provide drying ventilation.

Abstract: A bicycle rack including a support structure defining at least a back groove portion having an upper and a lower end, and a base groove portion having a front and a rear end, wherein at least the base groove portion is formed with a central narrow groove for receiving a first width of tire, a wedge-angled slot configured to receive tires of a range of widths from a second width to a third width, the second width having a value greater than the first width and the third width having a value greater than the second width, and a transition portion connecting between the central narrow groove and the wedge-angled slot.

Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a system for improving triathlon transition area efficiency, comprising a main stand member comprising a base portion and a top portion, the base portion being configured to be supported by a ground surface; and a first shoe coupler fixedly coupled to the top portion of the main stand member and configured to removably couple a first shoe to the main stand member in a manner wherein a pose is established for the first shoe such that a foot of a standing athlete may be urged into the first shoe without the use of one or more hands of the athlete to stabilize the shoe.

Abstract: The eyeglass caddy or carrying device disclosed herein is designed as a rigid, substantially tubular apparatus which engages the frames of a pair of eyeglasses to house and protect the eyewear. The eyeglasses are held in place by frictional contact with the case and gravitational forces.

Abstract: Assembly that displays eyewear in a horizontal manner and allows for adjustment of display positions.

Abstract: A device is provided for presenting eyeglasses, comprising a base body and comprising a plurality of accommodating devices carried by the base body and serving for accommodating a respective pair of eyeglasses in secured fashion, wherein each accommodating device comprises at least one supporting part for placing the eyeglasses thereon and a securing part for securing the mounted eyeglasses against removal, and wherein the securing parts can be brought jointly from a locking position, which secures the eyeglasses, into a removal position, which releases the eyeglasses.

Abstract: An organizational music stand architecture for practicing or performing, while at the same time organizing and storing various accessories for music. The stand comprises a base section, two side sections, and a back section secured together. An accessory plate assembly, situated at the top of the unit, is secured to the two side sections. A music rest platform is secured to the accessory plate assembly so as to display objects in a near vertical position. The height of the base section is designed for placement of the organizational stand on a floor surface. Typically, the organizational stand would also comprise wheels, positioned at the bottom of the base section toward the rear of the stand, enabling the stand to be rolled on the wheels to another location. There would also be at least one or two drawers, such as a utility drawer and a hanging-file drawer.

Abstract: An eyewear display including a plurality of pods. Each pod includes a pair of opposing sidewalls, a back wall, and a front wall to form a proximal opening. The front wall defines a plurality of apertures for receiving eyewear support fixtures. A base wall encloses a distal end of the pod to form a storage space for holding eyewear stock accessible by the proximal opening. A mounting mechanism attaches to the back wall by a hinge and has at least one mounting clip for coupling the pod to the display mounting fixture. Each pod is selectively pivotable away from the display mounting fixture to provide access to the storage space for restocking the eyewear display. Preferably, in a display position, the plurality of pods are arranged so that at least one of the proximal openings is at least partially blocked by an adjacent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lockable eyewear display system. One embodiment of the system includes a support frame on which the eyewear is placed, a lock that secures the eyewear to the frame, and a key that removes the lock from the frame. The device may further include an anchor connected to the frame that anchors the frame to a fixture or display object such as a rack or furniture. In another embodiment, the eyewear display device includes an articulating joint allowing at least a portion of the support frame to be swiveled.

Abstract: A jewelry eyeglass and ink pen vision hooks metal base holder. Having a loop that is moveable from the two split jump ring, attached in the rear inside the two cast connected to the base metal, to secure the eyeglass and the ink pen that hangs downwardly. The eyeglasses are attached in front with a secure eyeglass holder loop lock. The rear has a lapel pin back clutche attached to the garment.

Abstract: An eyeglass retainer for handle bars, including two spring-loaded pivot arms, attached to the handlebars with the pivot ends toward the stem, such that the pivot arms retail the temple pieces of the sunglasses with the temple pieces extending below the handlebars and the nosepiece of the glasses resting on the stem or stem connecting piece.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lockable eyewear display system. One embodiment of the system includes a support frame on which the eyewear is placed, a lock that secures the eyewear to the frame, and a key that removes the lock from the frame. The device may further include an anchor connected to the frame that anchors the frame to a fixture or display object such as a rack or furniture. In another embodiment, the eyewear display device includes an articulating joint allowing at least a portion of the support frame to be swiveled.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lockable eyewear display system. One embodiment of the system includes a support frame on which the eyewear is placed, a lock that secures the eyewear to the frame, and a key that removes the lock from the frame. The device may further include an anchor connected to the frame that anchors the frame to a fixture or display object such as a rack or furniture. In another embodiment, the eyewear display device includes an articulating joint allowing at least a portion of the support frame to be swiveled.

Abstract: The invention comprises an eyeglass holder. In one embodiment, the eyeglass holder comprises a toy or doll figure to encourage children to wear and take care of eyeglasses.

Abstract: An eyewear point-of-sale assembly for reading glasses, sunglasses or the like packaged with a carrying case such that a consumer may try on the eyewear without removing the eyewear from the packaging and without separating the carrying case from the eyewear. In one embodiment the packaging is formed from a planar template having a display panel that engages a conventional hanging-type display, a middle panel hingedly attached to the display panel, and defining a tab that engages an upper end of the case, and a lower panel that wraps around a bottom end of the case. The middle panel includes a lower portion that wraps around one temple portion of the eyewear. In another embodiment the packaging is formed from a planar template including a display panel, and a main panel that wraps about the case, and includes means for retaining one temple portion of the eyewear.

Abstract: An eyeglass retainer for handle bars, including two spring-loaded pivot arms, attached to the handlebars with the pivot ends toward the stem, such that the pivot arms retail the temple pieces of the sunglasses with the temple pieces extending below the handlebars and the nosepiece of the glasses resting on the stem or stem connecting piece.

Abstract: Techniques for providing eyewear with electrical components are disclosed. The electrical components can provide electrical technology to eyewear without having to substantially compromise aesthetic design principles of the eyewear. The electrical components can be partially or completely internal to eyewear. The electrical components can also be attached to the eyewear as an after-market enhancement. The electrical components can operate independently or together with other electrical components provided elsewhere. Apparatus for presenting after-market electrical components are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lockable eyewear display system. One embodiment of the system includes a support frame on which the eyewear is placed, a lock that secures the eyewear to the frame, and a key that removes the lock from the frame. The device may further include an anchor connected to the frame that anchors the frame to a fixture or display object such as a rack or furniture. In another embodiment, the eyewear display device includes an articulating joint allowing at least a portion of the support frame to be swiveled.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a magnetic eyeglasses holder that includes a support and a magnet. The support includes an upright member and a base. The magnet allows for attractive magnetic communication with at least one temple bar of an eyeglasses such that when folded the eyeglasses are held in place on the holder. The magnet can be positioned at least partially within at least one recess in the upright member or on the surface of the upright member. The magnet can be fixed or removably positioned in at least one recess and/or the surface of the upright member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to eyeglasses and containers for securing eyeglasses. In particular, the present invention relates to a device comprising an eyeglasses segment attached to an eyeglasses container, and related systems and kits.

Abstract: A display for eyeglasses is provided that includes an enclosure having a top and a bottom. One or more eyeglass display units are disposed within the enclosure between the top and the bottom, and one or more cabinets are secured to the enclosure, wherein at least a portion of each cabinet is above the bottom of the enclosure. The display may further include one or more drawers slidably disposed within the cabinet and one or more bins within each drawer. The bins can be partitioned into sections, and each section can be dimensioned to receive a pair of eyeglasses. The eyeglass display units can be rotatable within the enclosure. The drawers, bins and sections can be provided with indexing indicators that correspond to indexing indicators on the one or more eyeglass display units. Further, the bins can be postionally aligned alongside eyeglass receivers on the face of the display units so replacement eyeglasses stored in the bins can be easily inserted into empty eyeglass receivers.

Abstract: A device for housing and retaining objects to be displayed, comprising a fixed upright housing at least one rotating element in the form of a circle segment, the circumference of which consists of an annular edge extending over a center angle such as to define an empty arc with a suitable center angle, the outer surface of the annular edge being provided with teeth extending over a suitable angular section and able to engage with means for transmission of the movement to the said rotating element, so as to cause a rotation of the latter able to bring the free end of the annular edge from a first angular position at a distance from the fixed upright into a second angular position in contact with the said fixed upright and vice versa.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for an eyeglass case and display are provided. According to one aspect of the present invention, an eyeglass case permitting a consumer to view at least a portion of the eyeglasses is provided. In one embodiment, the eyeglass case is configured to permit a consumer to view the entire eyeglass frame. According to another embodiment, the eyeglass case provides a substantially flat surface permitting the eyeglass case to be rested on its end. According to another aspect of the present a method of and apparatus of displaying eyeglasses that includes a display member that permits a plurality of eyeglasses to be positioned one behind another such that each of the plurality of eyeglasses can be seen without needing to reposition the eyeglasses.

Abstract: A self-service display unit (100) for the merchandising of eyewear (102) is taught. The display unit (100) is made up of a horizontal bottom panel (120), a vertical left panel (150), a vertical right panel (160), and an oblique top panel (110) divided by a plurality of divider strips (170). The display unit (100) encompasses an interior space (103) configured to contain a plurality of inventory boxes (105). A display system (200) containing a plurality of the display units (100) between a left frame (202) and a right frame (204) is also taught. The display system (200) may face in a single direction or in two opposing directions. The display system (200) has a mirror (208) and signage (206) between the left frame (202) and the right frame (204).

Abstract: An eyeglass frame holder for holding and displaying eyeglasses of different size and thickness. The eyeglass frame holder has one or more vertical posts to which one or more supporting members are for supporting an eyeglass frame having two glass retaining portions joined by a bridge portion. A pair of retaining pins are symmetrically mounted onto each of the supporting members at a short distance from the vertical post to which the supporting member is attached. Each supporting member is connected to the vertical post in such a way so as to project horizontally from it. Each supporting member is also shaped and sized to fit into and support the bridge portion of the eyeglass frame. The pair of retaining pins extend coaxially in an horizontal direction perpendicular to the vertical post so as to come into contact and hold the glass retaining portions on both sides of the bridge portion below the same where the eyeglass frame is positioned onto the supporting member.

Abstract: A display device utilizes an acrylic sheet frosted throughout its structure and an opaque surface or panel. The acrylic sheet or panel is placed substantially parallel to the opaque surface or panel such that the acrylic sheet or panel and the opaque surface or panel are separated by a distance of between 1 and 185 millimeters (0.04 to 7.3 inches). Display items are mounted on item supports on the display side of the acrylic sheet or panel.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a unique and novel display device for attaching an auxiliary lens assembly to a primary lens assembly. A display mount is disclosed that allows auxiliary eyewear to be displayed along with the primary eyewear to which it combines. The primary lens assembly can be supported in a conventional manner in an existing display rack. The auxiliary eyewear display mount is attachable to the bridge portion of the primary lens assembly with a hand-operated clamp. An arm extends from the clamp to an auxiliary cradle that supports the auxiliary lens assembly.

Abstract: A clamping device includes elongated first and second butt housings that are connected pivotally to each other and that have free ends, which are locked relative to each other by a releasable locking unit. Two aligned first large notches in two side walls of the first butt housing and two aligned second large notches in two side walls of the second butt housing constitute a confining hole unit that is adapted to permit extension of an article. Elastic first and second pressing elements are disposed respectively within the first and second butt housings, and are adapted to clamp the article therebetween.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the visual display of the contents of eyeglass containers, which otherwise would not be visible to a person who observed the container.

Abstract: A holder for items such as eyeglasses, dentures and hearing aids is disclosed wherein the compartments for each item may be identified. The holder may also list information about the person that owns the necessary items so that any misplaced may be more easily located.

Abstract: A holder for spectacles for storing and protecting a plurality of spectacles includes a flexible panel having a first side, a second side, a top edge, a bottom edge, and a pair of side edges. A plurality of housings is attached to the first side of the panel. Each of the housings has a bottom wall, a top wall, a back wall and a pair of side walls. An upper side of the housing defines an opening in the housings. The openings each have a size and shape adapted for receiving a pair of spectacles.

Abstract: An eyeglass frame holder for holding and displaying eyeglasses of different size and thickness. The eyeglass frame holder has one or more vertical posts to which one or more supporting members are for supporting an eyeglass frame having two glass retaining portions joined by a bridge portion. A pair of retaining pins are symmetrically mounted onto each of the supporting members at a short distance from the vertical post to which the supporting member is attached. Each supporting member is connected to the vertical post in such a way so as to project horizontally from it. Each supporting member is also shaped and sized to fit into and support the bridge portion of the eyeglass frame. The pair of retaining pins extend coaxially in an horizontal direction perpendicular to the vertical post so as to come into contact and hold the glass retaining portions on both sides of the bridge portion below the same where the eyeglass frame is positioned onto the supporting member.

Abstract: A display stand for presenting consumer merchandise and which permits flexibility in the stocking and the aesthetic appearance of the merchandise includes at least one pair of elongated corner members which extend along a substantial portion of the vertical dimension of the stand, with each pair of corner members positioned and dimensioned to slidably receive vertically-extending and parallel first and second panels which may be used to control the appearance of the display, present different types of merchandise as seasonally required or change the graphics or appearance of the display.

Abstract: A holder for items such as eyeglasses, dentures and hearing aids is disclosed wherein the compartments for each item may be identified. The holder may also list information about the person that owns the necessary items so that any misplaced may be more easily located.

Abstract: A flexible retail product display and storage system is adaptable to display and store a wide variety of products, so that the display remains fully stocked with seasonally appropriate merchandise to maximize the effectiveness of retail space. In a conversion tower embodiment, a receiving unit serves as a framework to support any suitable product display panel removably engageable with a frame, with the display panels having dissimilarly configured sides for supporting dissimilar types of products. This in combination with accessory panels on adjacent sides of the receiving unit which have interior volume and the ability to support complimentary products of still further dissimilar type, provides a flexible high density multi-product display and storage system. For display of eyewear products, a special spectacle support device which works in conjunction with anti-theft devices is also disclosed.

Abstract: A flexible retail product display and storage system is adaptable to display and store a wide variety of products, so that the display remains fully stocked with seasonally appropriate merchandise to maximize the effectiveness of retail space. In a conversion tower embodiment, a receiving unit serves as a framework to support any suitable product display panel removably engageable with a frame, with the display panels having dissimilarly configured sides for supporting dissimilar types of products. This in combination with accessory panels on adjacent sides of the receiving unit which have interior volume and the ability to support complimentary products of still further dissimilar type, provides a flexible high density multi-product display and storage system. For display of eyewear products, a special spectacle support device which works in conjunction with anti-theft devices is also disclosed.

Abstract: A display stand for presenting consumer merchandise and for controlling the aesthetic appearance of the merchandise includes at least three elongated corner posts which extend along a substantial portion of the vertical dimension of the stand, with each corner post having at least two pair of slots, each pair facing toward an adjacent corner post such that opposing slots on adjacent corner posts are positioned and dimensioned to receive vertically-extending and parallel first and second panels which may be used to control the appearance of the display, or present different types of merchandise as seasonally required.

Abstract: An eyeglass holder and desk frame which provides an area to hold eyeglasses as well as hollow tubes to store pens, a storage cup, and a frame to hold pictures. More specifically, the eyeglass holder and desk organizer provides a hook and frame on which to place an eyeglass as well as clear plastic sections held within the wire frame in which to place pictures. There is also a slot, attached to the base, wherein the slot is designed to hold a series of business cards within the slot.

Abstract: Knockdown glasses show rack including several connecting blocks which are stacked and connected with each other by insertion. The top face of each connecting block is formed with several insertion bosses at equal intervals. The middle of front side of the connecting block is formed with an arch insertion channel with a certain depth. The upper sides of two lateral walls of the insertion channel are formed with arch sockets with an elliptic cross-section. The bottom of the connecting block is formed with a central insertion slot. The connecting blocks can be easily and freely assembled to achieve various patterns of the glasses show rack with more live and beautiful appearance.

Abstract: Burglarproof locking display stand includes a display panel. A rack protrudes from and is firmly fixed on outer face of the display panel. A lock seat is fixedly mounted on inner face of the display panel. A lock hook has an inner end that is be pivotally connected with the lock seat. An outer end of the lock hook extends out from the outer face of the display panel, the lock hook being deflectable and rotatable to close and mate the outer end with the outer end of the rack so as to lock a displayed article bridged over the rack. A lock latch transversely rides on a slide channel of the lock seat. A solenoid-controlled valve is fixedly mounted on the lock seat, to control the abutment of the lock latch against the lock hook in a first locked position or to a second unlocked position.