Abstract: An eyewear temple arm apparatus for an eyewear device including an elongated body member having a proximal end portion configured to mount to the eyewear device. The temple arm apparatus includes a functional element, an elongated flexible tether; and a guide base. The base is movably mounted to the elongated body member for movement thereof along a fixed path in a direction generally longitudinally therealong between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the guide bas is positioned proximate to a proximal portion of the body member, while in the second position, it is oriented proximate to a distal portion thereof.

Abstract: Eyewear includes a pair of glasses with an eyeglass frame having eyeglass temples but no earpieces, the distal ends of the temples operable as pivots to allow the eyeglass frame to pivot between use and non-use positions. The eyewear also includes a retainer member connected to the eyeglass temples as well as articles releasably connected to the eyeglass frame while in recesses formed by the frame.

Abstract: A pair of spectacles is provided which includes a writing instrument, a spectacle frame front, a first spectacle temple having an end coupled to the spectacle frame front and a second spectacle temple having an end coupled to the spectacle frame front. The first spectacle temple includes a hollow recess formed in an outer surface thereof, the writing instrument removably received and retained therein.

Abstract: A temple for an eyeglass frame exerts an urging force onto a facial surface, and has a simple structure to make the manufacture and assembly thereof easy. The temple can be provided at an inexpensive cost. The temple comprises four surfaces of an inner surface 20, an outer surface 30, an upper surface 40, and a lower surface 50 on one end side, which end is linked to armor 70 with a hinge 60 put between the end and the armor 70. The outer surface 30 has outer surface concave portions 31, 32, and 33, each formed in a curved surface parallel to the rotation axis of the hinge 60. The portions of the inner surface 20 corresponding to the outer surface concave portions 31, 32, and 33 are formed in curved surfaces parallel to the curved surfaces of the outer surface concave portions 31, 32, and 33 to form an almost uniform thickness between the portions.

Abstract: Magnetized eyewear includes: an article, such eyewear, to be removably worn by the person; and a magnet, fixed to the article, adapted to magnetically store the article. The person wears the article, removes the article, and utilizes the magnet to magnetically store the device. The magnet may be stored in the temple of the eyewear. Also included is a matching picture frame with magnetic material to store the eyewear.

Abstract: A linear element, especially a spectacle side, of the type comprising a flexible metal core coated with a flexible elastomer for comfort and/or appearance. Its structure is composed of a plurality of rigid plastic rings placed in fixed positions around predetermined areas of the flexible metal core so that each can serve as a point of intermediate mechanical attachment of the flexible elastomer with respect to the core. The cross section of the rings are inscribed within that of the elastomer surrounding it.

Abstract: A arm for spectacles (1, 50) comprises a first portion (11) made of polymer-based composite material reinforced with fibres and at least one film (23, 24) of thermoplastic polymeric material coupled to the first portion (11) as a covering for same.

Abstract: Temple-bar-less eyeglasses eliminate the temple bars, ear pieces, and hinges of traditional eyeglasses in favor of a flexible tether system attaching to the lenses of the eyeglasses, which sits atop the wearer's ears and connects behind the wearer's head. The temple-bar-less eyeglasses are comfortable, light in weight, resistant to damage and breakage, and customizable as desired by the wearer.

Abstract: Eyewear includes a pair of glasses with an eyeglass frame having eyeglass temples but no earpieces, the distal ends of the temples operable as pivots to allow the eyeglass frame to pivot between use and non-use positions. The eyewear also includes a retainer member connected to the eyeglass temples as well as articles releasably connected to the eyeglass frame while in recesses formed by the frame.

Abstract: An eyeglass temple works with an interchangeable eyeglass temple cover to change the appearance of the eyeglasses. A clip on the eyeglass temple is used to secure the cover to the eyeglass temple. The temple cover can be made of silicone and include a hole to make inserting and removing the temple cover easier.

Abstract: A locker of a spectacle frame, adapted for connecting a first member and a second member of the spectacle frame, includes a receiving portion, an inserting portion and a locking mechanism. The receiving portion is adapted for providing at an end of the first member of the spectacle frame. The inserting portion, which is adapted for providing at an end of the second member of the spectacle frame, is arranged to be freely slide into the receiving portion. The locking mechanism includes a locking member movably disposed between the receiving portion and the inserting portion as a locking position to lock up the inserting portion from being detached from the receiving portion. The locking member is able to be driven from the locking position to an unlocking position that the inserting portion is able to be slid out of the receiving portion for separating the first and second members. The locker can be used in spectacle frame for exchanging and adjusting temples, end-pieces, hinges as well as the bridge.

Abstract: Eyeglass frames for people with Down syndrome, for others having facial characteristics similar to those with Down syndrome, and those with a depressed nasal bridge or a low nasal bridge, the eyeglass frames having a bridge lower than the normal higher placed bridge and in general alignment with the optical center of lenses mounted in the lens frames, extensions to widen the temple distance to accommodate the broader temples of people having Down syndrome or facial characteristics similar to those with Down syndrome, lower temples to maintain the general alignment of the location of the optical center with the pupils of the person wearing the eyeglass frames; and shorter temples than temples for normal caucasians to accommodate the ears as located on persons with normal facial features.

Abstract: Reflective eyewear include at least one lens and a substantially opaque frame having a main front section with opposed side ends for supporting the at least one lens. The frame further includes at least one retroreflective element attached to the frame to be visible by others in low-light conditions.

Abstract: An eyeglass component mounting system is provided that can comprise a frame and at least a first ear stem. The first ear stem extends rearwardly from the frame and defines an anterior end and a posterior end. The anterior end of the first ear stem can be hingedly coupled to the frame such that the first ear stem can be pivotably movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The first ear stem can comprise a mounting area configured to receive an eyewear component thereon such that the eyewear component can be removed or seated onto the mounting area when the first ear stem is in the stowed position and such that the eyewear component is retained on the mounting area when the first ear stem is in the deployed position.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are eyeglass frames and eyeglass frame kits made from a polymer composition comprising PCTG, and eyeglasses comprising a pair of lenses mounted on the eyeglass frames or eyeglass frame kits disclosed herein. The polymer composition disclosed herein may optionally comprise one or more additives such as colorants and fillers.

Abstract: An eyeglasses provided with an extensible wire that allows to bring glasses hung around the neck, wherein the two temples are welded and have a loop for the for passage of the wire, as well as means for blocking the wire and means for enabling an easy insertion of the same wire (FIG. 1).

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for securing to the stem of an eyeglass frame comprising (a) a sleeve member having an inner surface and an outer surface; (b) a dividing member within said sleeve member, said dividing member having a first edge and a second edge, said first edge being secured to the inner surface of said sleeve member along a first line and said second edge being secured to a second line that is substantially parallel to said first line and spaced there from to thereby define a first channel and a second channel within said sleeve member, said first channel being configured for receiving an eyeglass stem and securing said device to said eyeglass stem and said second channel being configured for retaining an anchor member within said sleeve member; and (c) a clip comprising an anchor member and an arm, said anchor member being retained within said second channel and said anchor member having a first edge and said being arm secured to said first edge of said anchor member and oriented o

Abstract: Eyeglass frames for people with Down syndrome, for others having facial characteristics similar to those with Down syndrome, and those with a depressed nasal bridge or a low nasal bridge, the eyeglass frames having a bridge lower than the normal higher placed bridge and in general alignment with the optical center of lenses mounted in the lens frames, extensions to widen the temple distance to accommodate the broader temples of people having Down syndrome or facial characteristics similar to those with Down syndrome, lower temples to maintain the general alignment of the location of the optical center with the pupils of the person wearing the eyeglass frames; and shorter temples than temples for normal caucasians to accommodate the ears as located on persons with normal facial features.

Abstract: A frame for spectacles having arms that can be opened out resiliently includes at least one lug and at least one arm which is articulated to the lug by a tie rod hinged to the lug and slidingly associated with the arm, a resilient device is active between the arm and the tie rod in order to urge the arm towards the lug. The resilient device includes at least one helical spring extending along a substantially longitudinal axis (K), corresponding to the direction of application of the resilient urging, and axes (L) of the turns of the spring are inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis (K) in order to confer on the spring a substantially flattened configuration transverse to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: Illuminating eyeglasses and an eyeglass frame structure include a frame adapted to hold lenses, a pair of earpieces pivotally connected to the frame by hinges, and a pair of light sources, such as light emitting diodes, mounted on said eyeglasses. Battery compartments are provided in the earpieces for housing batteries for powering the light sources. A switch, which may be touch-sensitive or ambient-light sensitive, is operable to selectively couple the batteries and corresponding light sources. Automatic switches may be provided at the hinges, whereby the light sources are turned on and off automatically upon opening and closing of the eyeglasses.

Abstract: Spectacles frame including a front component supporting a pair of lenses, two supporting temples each hinged by respective hinging elements to the front component, and cushioning and recall members associated with the hinging elements. Cushioning members include: elastic elements in an open seating, inside the respective temple bulk, configured so part of the elastic elements faces outside in the open seating, towards the front component; and a cursor element as an extension and completely inside the bulk of the respective temple, to slide longitudinally along it at the moment of opening-closing of the respective temple relative to the front component, and having a second surface, or external surface, contacting the front component, and a first surface, or internal surface, opposite the second surface, on which the part of the elastic elements facing outside in open seating acts, to keep the cursor element normally thrusting against the front component.

Abstract: A pair of glasses includes a first lens and a second lens. A frame section is adapted to secure the first lens and the second lens. A first bow and a second bow are attached to the frame section. At least one of the first bow and the second bow defines at least one critical section and the at least one critical section has a thickness that is different from the remaining thicknesses of the bows. The at least one critical section is at least partially translucent to a spectrum of electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pair of glasses, which includes a pair of frames, a pair of lenses, a nose bridge, and a pair of temples. Each frame has an upper convex rim and a lower convex rim at an external side. The upper convex rim has an upper aperture while the lower convex rim has a lower aperture. The lenses are fixed in the frames and the nose bridge is connected between the two frames. The frames, lenses, and nose bridge are integrally formed. Each temple has an upper bump and a lower bump at its front end. The upper bump has an upper pin for insertion into the upper aperture and the lower bump has a lower pin for insertion into the lower aperture. This design makes the assembly easy and does not require screws. With varied parts assembled in combination, the glasses can function in two different ways.

Abstract: A pair of eyeglasses includes angle adjusting members. In Each angle adjusting member, a supporting shaft member projecting on an inside of the external body and a supporting shaft member projecting on an inside of the internal connect body are connected together and inserted in on a supporting hole provided on the connecting body of the frame. An engaging claw projecting on the inside of the internal connect body is to be selectively engage with one of plural engaging notches provided on the outer edge portion of the connecting body. The external connect body is superposed on an outside of the connecting body and the internal connect body is superposed on an inside of the connecting body. In this pair of eyeglasses, angle adjustment between the lens and the temples is easy. The angle adjusting members does not protrude outwardly from the frame. Replacement of lenses is also easy. Also this pair of eyeglasses has no metal part and does not produce a problem in disposal.

Abstract: An eyewear having a frame with lens and temples. Each of the temples comprises a first member having proximate and distal ends, the proximate end being pivotably mounted to the frame about a first axis such that the first member is movable from open and closed positions. The distal end comprises a first portion made of a first material. Each of the temples further comprises a second member extending along a second axis from a proximate end to a distal end, the second axis intersecting the first axis, wherein the proximate end of the second member comprises a second portion made of a second material. Moreover, one of the first and second portions is overmolded onto the other of the first and second portions for affixing together the first and second portions. In addition, the second material is different from and incompatible with the first material such that the second member is pivotable relative to the first member about a third axis intersecting the second axis.

Abstract: The basic object of this invention is the use of light selective materials and fabrics to increase the utility of a garment or sports article. The invention is the novel idea that light selective materials and fabrics can radically improve the usefulness, pleasure, and appeal obtained from sportswear and other garments. Examples taught include life vests, ski vests, ski pants, ski helmet/hat, and sunglasses.

Abstract: A pair of glasses includes a first lens and a second lens. A frame section is adapted to secure the first lens and the second lens. A first bow and a second bow are attached to the frame section. At least one of the first bow and the second bow defines at least one critical section and the at least one critical section has a thickness that is different from the remaining thicknesses of the bows. The at least one critical section is at least partially translucent to a spectrum of electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: Eyewear frames having flexible temples that include a flexible lower temple portion, a rigid upper temple portion and an opening. The opening decreases in size as the flexible lower temple portion conforms to a user's head and ears.

Abstract: Eyeglasses having an integral case. The eyeglasses may swivel or slide out from a protective case. An attachment mechanism, such as a clip, may be integrated with the case. A file or other personal care item may also be integrated with the case or frame. In another embodiment, the earpieces of the eyeglasses can be folded to cover at least a majority of the surface area of the lenses.

Abstract: A frame assembly for eyeglasses includes a frame including two rims and two extensions that extend from two ends of the frame. Each extension has two slots. Two connection members each have a board and two lugs that extend from one side of the board. Each lug has a hole defined therethrough. The two lugs of each connection member are inserted into the two slots corresponding thereto. Two temples each have a first slit defined longitudinally in one end thereof so as to define two flexible parts. Each part has a protrusion extending from an outside thereof and the two flexible parts of each temple are located between the two lugs of each connection member and the two protrusions are engaged with the two holes of the two lugs of each connection member.

Abstract: An earpiece-less lenticular eyeglass frame and removable retainer strap. Attachment mechanisms on each side of the lenticular frame enable a retainer strap to be directly connected to the frame. The retainer strap includes an end-piece at each end of the strap that is compatible with the two attachment mechanisms for attaching the strap to the frame and for removing the strap from the frame. A sliding clasp is used to adjust tension on the retainer strap for different activities such as reading or playing sports. A user may remove the retainer strap to interchange straps or to move the retainer strap from one pair of eyeglasses to another. The absence of earpieces makes the eyeglasses more comfortable, lightweight, less bulky, and less susceptible to damage.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are eyeglass frames and eyeglass frame kits made from a polymer composition comprising PCTG, and eyeglasses comprising a pair of lenses mounted on the eyeglass frames or eyeglass frame kits disclosed herein. The polymer composition disclosed herein may optionally comprise one or more additives such as colorants and fillers.

Abstract: A pair of glasses includes a first lens and a second lens. A frame is adapted to hold and secure the first lens and the second lens. A first bow and a second bow are attached to the frame and are adapted to be secured to ears of a wearer of the glasses. The first bow and the second bow are at least partially translucent to a spectrum of electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: Hingeless eyeglasses as collar or headband comprises a pair of reading glass or sunglass lenses framed by a lightweight, horseshoe shaped, single piece of narrow band. The narrow band containing eyeglass lenses is specifically shaped to fit around the neck or on top of the head of a wearer comfortably when the device is not being used. Unlike most wearers of bi-focal or prescription lenses, the inconvenience of locating the eyeglasses is common among the wearers of reading glasses or sunglasses. Therefore, to be worn as a collar, a necklace, or a headband and not having to experience the frequent losses of hinge screws are advantages over the prior art. The present device provides a wearer a choice of assorted strengths of optical lenses, as well as various shades and shapes, framed by several sizes, colors, and designs of attractive narrow bands. The present device can be inexpensively manufactured.

Abstract: An improved mechanism for extending and retracting a retainer strap for eyewear. The strap is disposed in a cartridge unit such as a box like container which may be inserted into the interior of one or both hollow temples of an eyeglass frame. Alternatively, the strap containing cartridge may be affixed to the exterior of the temple of any pair of eyewear of sufficient size to support the cartridge. Retainer straps suitable for use with the cartridge may be either elastic, inelastic, or one of each to provide for different modes of use.

Abstract: A novel eyeglasses frame allowing sizing, assembly and disassembly without the need for special training, screws, bolts, or pins, or special tools.

Abstract: Novel eyewear are disclosed which comprise a lens and a sealing frame. The lens is adapted to cover at least one of a user's eyes. The frame has an adhesive side and is disposed adjacent the perimeter of the lens. A first portion of the adhesive side is disposed at the perimeter of the lens forming a seal between the frame and the lens. A second portion of the adhesive side extends laterally beyond the perimeter of said lens to provide adhesive attachment of the eyewear to the face of the user.

Abstract: The basic object of this invention is the use of light selective materials and fabrics to increase the utility of a garment or sports article. The invention is the novel idea that light selective materials and fabrics can radically improve the usefulness, pleasure, and appeal obtained from sportswear and other garments. Examples taught include life vests, ski vests, ski pants, ski helmet/hat, and sunglasses.

Abstract: A protective cover for eyeglasses is provided comprising a pair of complementary tubular members that are fitted over the temples of a pair of glasses, each tubular member having sufficient material or elasticity to stretch to completely cover the lenses of the eyeglasses and a means to fit snugly around the temples. The pair of tubular members are formed as part of a single strap-like device which may be composed of a single tubular member or, alternatively, a strap having two ends, each of which are attached to the tubular member. Such embodiment allows a wearer to use the protective cover as a strap for holding the eyeglasses around his or her neck when not being worn.

Abstract: Eyeglasses can be folded to form a case with a lens and temple bars. The lens and the temple bars form two individual objects of connection. A hinging apparatus connects the lens and the temple bars. One end of the hinging apparatus forms a rotating connection while the other end of the hinging apparatus forms a pivotal connection. The rotating connection and the pivotal connection are perpendicular to each other. Two hollow sections are formed on the temple bars so that turning and locking the hinging apparatus can be store the lenses in a chamber formed by the two hollow sections.

Abstract: An transparent or semitransparent plastic eyeglass frame contains a photochromic moiety and has photochromic properties.

Abstract: A multiple piece temple tip for eyeglasses in which the eyeglasses have a right temple bar and a left temple bar pivotally attached to an eyeglasses frame body. The temple tip includes a temple tip body having a first and second end and a longitudinal channel extending therethrough and at least one temple stop having a longitudinal channel extending therethrough. The temple tip body and stop are formed from a pliable material. The multiple piece temple tip further includes a plurality of rib portions positioned at the second end of the tip body, wherein each rib portion is separated by an area of a reduced diameter of the tip body.

Abstract: Sunglasses with securement bows which are somewhat transmissive to ultraviolet light are taught which allow outdoor exposure without the sharp untanned lines normally seen on the side of the wearer's head. Eyeglasses with securement bows which are somewhat transmissive to ultraviolet light are taught which allow outdoor exposure without the sharp untanned lines normally seen on the side of the wearer's head. Eyeglasses and sunglasses with ultraviolet transmitting nose bridges are also taught.

Abstract: A magnetic device enables user to affix eyeglasses to articles of clothing worn by the user. The device comprises a strong pair of magnets, covered in a non-ferrous shell of various material compositions, each shell being fitted with two pliable, flexible rings for attachment to the eyeglass frames. The rings are made of flexible material so that they can be repeatedly bent or stretched, without fracturing, while the device is being fitted or removed form the eyeglass frames. The shells, when attached to each arm or temple support of the eyeglass frame, magnetically connect together when the eyeglass frames are in the closed position, forming a tight hold whenever the glasses are clasped together. The closed eyeglasses, in combination with the invention of the present invention, can then be easily and securely attached or retained to a belt, pocket, purse, or to an article of clothing.

Abstract: Tensioning eyewear are disclosed having expandable elastic and padded bands arrange and secured to the frame and truncated temples members to compliment rotation movement of the hinge assemblies wherein the said hinge assemblies provides the rotation movement of frame and temple members and expandable elastic and padded bands members provide the tension. When the eyewear is being worn by the user, the temples members are pivoted outwardly from the frame members and the expandable elastic and padded band members provides a tension force for pivoting the frame and temple members back inwardly. This creates tension in the temples and bridge assemblies and provide tension around the head and face of the wearer and permit the tensioning eyewear to be worn resting about the temples of the wearer and provide a flexible, comfortable and tensioning fit.

Abstract: A temple construction arrangement for eyewear incorporating a retractable retaining strap in a hollow temple to form a part of and be attached to eyewear such as eye sight correction glasses, sunglasses, safety and protection goggles, and the like. The temple is separated or split lengthwise into two haves and a rotatable bearing, positioned transverse the length or longitudinal axis of the temple, is placed at the temple end attachable to the lens holding frame between the two halves. The retractable strap is disposed within and along the length of one side of the temple and, in combination with a longitudinal stretchable retracting member such as a spring or elastic cord, passes around the bearing. The attached retracting member is disposed along the length of the opposite side of the temple from that of the strap providing a retraction force for the retaining strap. The temple halves are then joined together to enclose the bearing, retaining strap, and retracting member as a finished unit.

Abstract: A visual acuity system is disclosed. The system comprises a pair of eyeglasses, or in the alternative, a pair of sunglasses. The pair of eyeglasses or sunglasses has a metallic frame so that a magnetic “clip-on” lens can be attached by only using magnetic attachment means. Furthermore, a coiled spring is used to connect the “clip-on” lens to the pair of eyeglasses or sunglasses so that even when the clip-on lens is not in use, it will be in close proximity to the eyeglasses or sunglasses. The coiled spring will also prevent the clip-on lens from becoming lost.

Abstract: An eye cover for use as sunglasses, eye shields, eye glasses or other eye wear, is formed of an elongated and flexible sheet of transparent plastic material adapted to extend horizontally over both eyes and temples of a wearer, to a location forward of the ears of the wearer. The sheet has a central nose engaging area, a pair of viewing areas on opposite sides of the nose engaging area and a pair of temple engaging areas each extending from one of the viewing areas. Each of the temple areas have inner surfaces and are bent for use into an arcuate position with the inner surfaces engaging the temples of a wearer. A bend retaining mechanism, such as wires connected to the perimeter of the sheet, form and resiliently maintain the arcuate position of each of temple area.

Abstract: The makeup eyeglasses are constructed with temples that are secured to the bottom of the lens frame. The temples are positioned below the area of the face to which makeup is to be applied and permit access from the side to the user's eyes end surrounding areas.

Abstract: An eyeglass temple assembly includes a connector rod having a hooked end, a temple shaft having a rod-disposing compartment with an open end for extension of the connector rod therethrough and into the rod-disposing compartment, a positioning component received fittingly in the open end of the rod-disposing compartment and having an opening for extension of the connector rod therethrough, a rod-connecting component disposed in the rod-disposing compartment, coupled to the hooked end of the connector rod, and including a block body having opposite first and second sides, and an urging member disposed in the rod-disposing compartment, sleeved around the connector rod, and having two ends that abut respectively against the positioning component and the first side of the block body of the rod-connecting component.