Abstract: A glasses frame includes: a pair of lens-holding frames each holding vertically arranged lenses; a bridge coupling the lens-holding frames in height at the center; a temple; an inverting unit provided on an outside and in height at the center of each of the lens-holding frames and configured to invert the temple; and nose pads provided correspondingly one-to-one to both ends of the bridge and supporting the bridge while being in contact with a nose even when the lens-holding frames are inverted, in which the temple includes a bent portion.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes: an eyeglass-type frame worn by a head of a viewer; and an image display apparatus attached to the frame, wherein the image display apparatus includes an image formation device, and an optical device on which light that exits from the image formation device is incident, through which the light is guided, and out of which the light exits, the frame is formed of a front portion, two temple portions extending from both ends of the front portion, a nose pad, and an attachment member, the attachment member is attached to a central section of the front portion, the optical device is attached to the attachment member, and the nose pad is so attached to the attachment member that the nose pad is movable upward and downward.

Abstract: An eyeglass frame (10), the eyeglass frame (10) being usable for supporting a first lens (12) and a second lens (14), the eyeglass frame (10) comprising: a first rim (16) and a second rim (18), the first and second rims (16 and 18) being provided for supporting respectively the first and second lenses (12 and 14); a bridge (19) attaching the first and second rims (16 and 18) to each other; and a nose pad (20) removably attachable to the first rim (16); the first rim (16) defining a nose pad attachment (24) for removably attaching the nose pad (24) thereto, the nose pad attachment (24) being deformable between a locked configuration in which the nose pad (20) is fixedly attached to the nose pad attachment (24) and an unlocked configuration in which the nose pad (20) is movable relative to the nose pad attachment (24) for selectively attaching the nose pad (20) to the nose pad attachment (24) and detaching the nose pad (20) from the nose pad attachment (24); the first rim (16) being deformable between a lens su

Abstract: An eyeglass frame (10), the eyeglass frame (10) being usable for supporting a first lens (12) and a second lens (14), the eyeglass frame (10) comprising: a first rim (16) and a second rim (18), the first and second rims (16 and 18) being provided for supporting respectively the first and second lenses (12 and 14); a bridge (19) attaching the first and second rims (16 and 18) to each other; and a nose pad (20) removably attachable to the first rim (16); the first rim (16) defining a nose pad attachment (24) for removably attaching the nose pad (24) thereto, the nose pad attachment (24) being deformable between a locked configuration in which the nose pad (20) is fixedly attached to the nose pad attachment (24) and an unlocked configuration in which the nose pad (20) is movable relative to the nose pad attachment (24) for selectively attaching the nose pad (20) to the nose pad attachment (24) and detaching the nose pad (20) from the nose pad attachment (24); the first rim (16) being deformable between a lens su

Abstract: An eyeglass is provided for minimizing eyeglass weight without reducing the overall structural integrity of the eyeglass, and for allowing adjustability of the eyeglass to optimize optical and protective qualities during activities having differing head angles and primary lines of sight. The eyeglass can comprise a lens, a frame, and a nosepiece. The frame can have opposing terminals, an upper groove extending at least partially along the frame, and a post. The nosepiece can have a mounting component configured to engage the post such that the lens can be cooperatively retained between the frame and the nosepiece. The post can comprise one of a recess and a male connector, and the mounting component can comprise the other one of the recess and the male connector.

Abstract: An eyeglass is provided for component weight without reducing the overall structural integrity of the eyeglass, and for allowing adjustability of the eyeglass to optimize optical and protective qualities during activities having differing head angles and primary lines of sight. The eyeglass can comprise a lens, a frame, and a nosepiece. The frame can have opposing terminals and an upper groove extending at least partially along the frame and a downwardly extending post. The nosepiece can have a mounting component extending upwardly to engage the post, and the lens can be cooperatively retained between the frame and the nosepiece. Sets of corresponding nose pieces and lenses are provided, to optimize the eyeglasses for different primary viewing axes in the vertical plane.

Abstract: Facial protective wear including a facial shield member having a substantially transparent portion for allowing visible light to pass to the wearer's eyes and a support coupled to the facial shield for supporting the facial shield on the wearer's head. The facial shield member further has a nose protective portion extending over and protecting substantially the wearer's entire nose from in front of and from above and preferably has side portions protecting the wearer's eyes in a direction from the sides of the wearer's head. The facial shield member transparent portion preferably substantially prevents ultraviolet solar radiation from reaching the wearer's eyes and facial features, such as the nose and cheeks, and also from reaching the eyes in a direction from the sides of the head. The facial protective wear also can be used to protect the wearer from the wind and from injury due to flying objects.

Abstract: A pair of spectacles comprises two support elements (7) for engaging the nose of the wearer. Each support element comprises a pad (8) of an elastic material secured to a shank (10) with an enlarged head (11) adapted for retaining the support element relative to the rest of the spectacles by way of inserting the shank through said eyelet of the frame. According to the invention a peg (13) is inserted into the head end of the shank for providing a hard core inside at least part of the shank. Thus, easy mounting and safe retention are provided. The invention further comprises a blank for the manufacturing of the peg, and a method of manufacturing a pair of spectacles.

Abstract: Facial protective wear including a facial shield member having a substantially transparent portion for allowing visible light to pass to the wearer's eyes and a support coupled to the facial shield for supporting the facial shield on the wearer's head. The facial shield member further has a nose protective portion extending over and protecting substantially the wearer's entire nose from in front of and from above and preferably has side portions protecting the wearer's eyes in a direction from the sides of the wearer's head. The facial shield member transparent portion preferably substantially prevents ultraviolet solar radiation from reaching the wearer's eyes and facial features, such as the nose and cheeks, and also from reaching the eyes in a direction from the sides of the head. The facial protective wear also can be used to protect the wearer from the wind and from injury due to flying objects. Various embodiments are described, including embodiments that clip onto existing eyewear or headware.

Abstract: A pair of sports goggles includes a frame for supporting lenses. The frame has a central portion for engaging with a nose of a wearer and includes a groove vertically formed in the upper portion. The groove has an open upper end. A nose pad includes a rib formed in the upper portion for engaging with the groove from the open upper end and includes a flap extended upward from the lower portion for engaging with the bottom portion of the center portion of the frame for allowing the nose pad to be easily and stably attached to the frame and to be easily disengaged from the frame.

Abstract: A support arm with a holder for a bearing element such as a nose pad for fastening the holder to a respective frame of eyeglasses. The support arm is constituted, along at least a portion of its length, by a core of hard material and inner and an outer layer of wires wound spirally as a jacket around the core. Because of this combination of materials, the support arm has both adequate stability in the normal position when the glasses are worn by the glasses wearer and also flexible resiliency and ensuing restoration of the normal position in the event of an external strain such as an impact, without permanent deformation of the support arm.

Abstract: An ophthalmic device for use with an ophthalmic eyeglass frame includes a detachable nosepiece designed to permit vertical and angular adjustment to fit the bridge of a user's nose and to permit the adjustment of the level of the eyeglass lens in relationship to the plane of the user's eye and includes first and second mounting tabs disposed on the eyeglass frame. A generally U-shaped nosepiece includes first and second legs terminating in first and second ends, respectively. The first leg includes a plurality of spaced apart apertures. The second leg includes a plurality of spaced apart apertures, each aperture being aligned with one of the plurality of spaced apart apertures located on the first leg. The nosepiece is disposed between the first and second mounting tabs, such that the first leg is disposed adjacent to the second mounting tab.

Abstract: An item is described which renders a pair of eyeglasses more comfortable to the wearer. The item prevents eyeglasses from falling down on the nose of the wearer and thus promotes easier breathing. Glasses feel lighter to the wearer because the item lifts glasses away from the cheeks. Additionally, The item is adjustable to a position opposite the eyes for better vision.

Abstract: The disclosure herein describes a protective accessory for mounting to the frame of sport spectacles, which is formed of a body made of resilient material and includes a bow-covering central portion and frame engaging extensions integral with the central portion on opposite sides thereof. The central portion has an opening extending transversally therethrough. The material is stretchable to allow endwise insertion of an eyeglass section through the opening until the bow of the frame is received within the central portion of the body with the extensions engaging corresponding frame portions of the eyeglass sections.

Abstract: A removable cover for eyeglass nose pads includes first and second members having releasably engageable portions formed of interlocking hook and pile. One of the first and second members is adhesively and fixedly mounted on the nose pad of a pair of eyeglasses with the releasably engageable portion facing away from the nose pad. The other of the first and second members is adhesively joined to a soft, fabric sheet having a size approximate the size and shape of the eyeglass nose pad. The first and second members are releasably engageably to releasably mount the fabric sheet on the nose pad. The sheet can be removed from the eyeglass nose pad for cleaning or replacement.

Abstract: A spectacle assembly kit with a lockable custom fitting nosepiece is disclosed wherein a wearer is able to select an appropriately sized nosepiece, manually attach it to the spectacle frame without tools, check for correct fit, then lock the nosepiece in place permanently. Also disclosed is an alternative nosepiece attachment wherein the nosepiece is manually attached and locked to the frame in one step.

Abstract: A high compliance flexible web, preferably made of porometric material such as a woven plastic fabric, extends between the rims of a pair of eyeglasses below and spaced apart from the bridge which interconnects the rims. The web is preferably detachably and adjustably installed by engagement of protuberances at the ends of the web with corresponding recesses in the rims. The web supports the eyeglasses on the bridge of the nose of the wearer with very little slippage; and maintains a high comfort level by eliminating point contacts and local pressure concentrations, and permitting the movement of water vapor and air between the bridge of the nose of the wearer and the air space between the web and the bridge of the eyeglasses.

Abstract: A high compliance flexible web preferably made of non-resilient or slightly resilient porometric material such as a woven plastic fabric extends between the rims of a pair of eyeglasses below and spaced apart from the bridge which interconnects the rims. The web supports the eyeglasses with very little slippage on the bridge of the nose of the wearer, and maintains a high comfort level by eliminating point contacts and local pressure concentrations, and permitting the movement of water vapor and air between the bridge of the nose of the wearer and the air space between the web and the bridge of the eyeglasses.

Abstract: A universal fit protective spectacle and assembly kit therefor are disclosed. The protective spectacle is especially adapted for use by eyeglass wearers since it includes an inner spectacle that holds corrective lenses removably mounted to an outer protective spectacle. The protective spectacle also includes removably mountale and interchangable nosepieces of various sizes to achieve a comfortable fit.

Abstract: A nose pad has an attachment member for affixation to a pad arm that comprises an apertured plate with a pair of upstanding prongs. The prongs are arranged to engage in a necked portion of the pad arm and the prongs are arranged so that the necked portion may be inserted and twisted in place without the use of any special tools.

Abstract: An eyeglass frame comprises two surrounds each receiving a respective lens. A bridge joining together the surrounds comprises a generally omega-shaped spring. This has two lateral lugs by each of which it is attached to a respective surround. Its middle part has two ends with concave sides facing towards each other and set back relative to the lateral lugs. A nose-side support arrangement is fitted to the bridge and comprises a U-shaped support having two branches each of which is interlocked with a respective end of the middle part of the bridge.

Abstract: A high electron mobility single heterojunction semiconductor devices having a layer configuration comprising a N-type AlGaAs layer grown on an undoped GaAs layer grown on an undoped AlGaAs layer grown on a semiconductor substrate containing an impurity producing a deep level. The undoped AlGaAs layer has at least three functions including (a) a getter for the deep level impurity which may be diffused from the substrate during an annealing process, (b) a buffer improving the crystal condition of the undoped GaAs layer, and (c) a test layer grown for the purpose of predetermining the intensity of molecular or ion beams for each of Al, Ga, As and dopants e.g. Si. This allows annealing processes and ion implantation processes to be introduced to the method for production of this type of semiconductor devices without reducing the electron mobility thereof.

Abstract: An eyeglass assembly having a left frame part, a right frame part and a nosepiece which joins the left and right frame parts together and is adapted to rest on the bridge of a nose. A saddle detachably secures the nosepiece to the frame parts and, in doing so, simultaneously locks the left and right lenses to the eyeglass assembly. In addition, the nosepiece is preferably constructed with varying lateral widths and vertical heights in order to accommodate different pupillary distances and pupillary vertical orientations for different persons.

Abstract: The exchangeable lens eyeglasses of the present invention include a frame including a front preferably formed as a one-piece molded plastic part having a pair of spaced rims each having an upper end and a lower end with a bridge interconnecting the rims. The bridge defines an opening. The eyeglasses further include a pair of lenses with each lens supported by a corresponding rim. Each rim has an abutment surface disposed on one side of its lens and a support rib extending on the other side of its lens and cooperating with the abutment surface to seat that lens. The support rib is discontinuous between the lower end the upper end of its rim adjacent the bridge. The eyeglasses further include a retainer preferably formed as a one-piece molded plastic part which is releasably held by the front and has a component received in the opening. The retainer overlaps both lenses and cooperates with the abutment surface of the rims to capture the lenses.

Abstract: In a pair of eyeglasses, a stud-shaped pad is secured in a through-hole in a support plate on the side of an eyeglass wearer's nose. A stem extends from the main plate of the pad, which rests on the support plate, passing through the through-hole and is broadened at the rear side into the shape of a fastening member. The pad is made of extremely soft plastic. The pad can at any time be snapped in and out by the wearer.

Abstract: Spectacle frame comprising two eyewires associated by at least one assembly bar, wherein each of the eyewires comprises in the nasal rest zone of the frame at least one projecting element adapted to be secured in the wall of a saddle bridge in order to maintain it hooked to the said spectacle frame, and having application to the rapid, reliable and aesthetic fixation of a saddle bridge to a spectacle frame.

Abstract: A system for attaching a replaceable, customizable nosepiece to an eyeglass frame is disclosed where the eyeglass and nosepiece fit together through a snappable attachment. The eyewires of the eyeglass frame are provided with a notch and adjacent projection. The nosepiece is roughly horseshoe shape, sized and shaped to fit between the eyewires under the connecting bridge of the frame. The tips of the horseshoe are shaped to snap into the notches on the eyewires, and be retained by the adjacent projections. In this manner, the nosepiece may be specifically selected for or customized to the particular size and shape of the user's nose.

Abstract: The eyeglasses nosepiece holder comprises an insert projecting from the nosepiece and having a shank associated with a spherical element adapted to be inserted into a recess having an outer rim and being formed in a body made of elastically deformable material. The body is adapted to be connected to an eyeglasses frame, pins being provided for location in a cutout and a niche respectively for delimiting rotational movement of the spherical element in the recess.

Abstract: A non-metallic eyeglass frame with nose pads arranged at adjustable nose pad supporting arms; during the manufacture of the frame center part, for example, by injection molding, a center piece preferably consisting of metal and connecting the two nose pad arms is formed-in within the nose bridge area of the frame; one mounting each for the nose pad arms may be provided in the end areas of the center piece.

Abstract: An adjustable nose piece that is incorporable by sunglasses includes a bridge, nose pads and wires connecting the nose pads to respective rims of the sunglasses. The bridge may be hinged to provided a collapsible sunglasses. The wires include an intermediate portion unattached to the respective rim or nose pad. This free portion may be deformed to provide adjustment of the nose pads. The wires are strong enough for normal wear and use, and sufficiently ductile for adjustment of the nose pads. The wires are susceptible of repeated plastic deformations to allow successive adjustment.

Abstract: A frame for multifocal spectacles includes a side piece attached to each of a pair of lens rims through a hinge mechanism which permits downward rotation of the side piece relative to the rim through a prescribed angle. A nosepad is mounted on each of the lens rims through a level adjusting mechanism by which the nosepad is vertically moved causing the level of the lens rims to be altered in correspondence to the change of inclination of the side piece.By means of the hinge mechanism, through a simple operation, each lens segment of the multifocal lens can be used at the optimum angle with respect to the line of vision, and by means of the level adjusting mechanism for moving the nosepad vertically, each lens segment is moved vertically to the level most suitable relative to the line of vision. At the same time neatness of appearance and decrease of eye fatigue result, whichever pair of lens segments is used.

Abstract: An edge seal for articles such as goggles and earphones comprises two layers of foam of a thermo-formable material between which there is located a heating body whose ends terminate in terminals for connection to a current source so as to heat the foam to its thermo-forming temperature while e.g. the goggles are held tightly on the head of a user by an elastic strap. This enables the seal to be moulded to the shape of the user's face.

Abstract: A bridge pad assembly for a metal spectacle frame comprises a bridge pad, a bracket, a bridge pad holder comprising a connector, which is resiliently locked to said bracket, and a baseplate carried by said connector at one end there of and anchored in said bridge pad. The connector has a cavity which is closed at one end by said base and open at the other end, a cross-piece extending through said cavity and spaced from said base, and a transverse bore, which intersects said cavity between said base and said crosspiece and extends transversely to the latter. The bracket has a free end portion, which is fitted in said transverse bore and formed with lateral depressions on opposite sides. A U-shaped spring clip is fitted in said cavity and closes the latter at said other end and straddles said cross-piece and resiliently interlocks with said lateral depressions.

Abstract: Safety glasses for use, in particular, in sporting activities comprise a frame to which two limbs are articulated, two lenses mounted on the inside of grooved retaining circles formed in the frame and a nose rest piece which fits together with the frame, is made of flexible material and has walls which form a part of the said grooved retaining circles. In such glasses therefore the lenses are partly held by flexible material which avoids their being broken in the case of a heavy blow as may for example occur when playing a sport. The risks therefore of cuts or injuries to the wearer of the glasses are reduced.

Abstract: An eyeglass frame in which the rims are openable at their inner (nose) sides. A slot is defined between a pair of pins extending between the rims. A latching member is pivotally mounted on one of the pin and hooks onto the other pin in its closed position for closing the rims and clamping the associated lens therein. An overlay member may be provided on the visible side of the latching member.

Abstract: A novel ophthalmic device for use by an optometrist or the like which comprises a unique fitting eyeglass frame for use with a plurality of detachable nosepiece attachments which allows the optometrist to quickly and more properly fit each patient's nose with a nose bridge that is suitably designed for the configuration of his nose. The removable nosepiece attachments are pivotably connected to the novel ophthalmic frame thereby allowing a front-to-rear adjustment and lacking of the nosepiece on the ophthalmic frame. A portion of the plurality of adjustable nosepieces may contain a coated, soft, porous material in the area of juxtaposition to the user's nose to provide a more comfortable fit for the user.

Abstract: The eyeglasses include a pair of rims carrying bifocal lenses and interconnected by a bridge to define a nose-receiving space therebetween and further includes a nose piece, mounted between the rims, either as an integral part of the bridge or as part of a separate, detachable unit. The nose piece is connected to a push-push mechanism which is arranged so that a wearer, with the nose piece resting on his nose, can conveniently move the lenses up and down between a normal position and raised a position where the lower reading portions of the lenses are in front of the eyes by simply applying a momentary downward force on the bridge, the rims or the temple pieces.

Abstract: To promote comfort and customized fitting of spectacles on individual wearers, an adjustable nosepiece formed of a thermoplastic is assembled with a nosepiece suspension frame by the optometrist after customizing the suspension frame for securement to either metal or plastic frame spectacles. The nosepiece can be heated by the optometrist for final shaping to individual nose contours and the nosepiece mounting lugs are pinched to secure the nosepiece in a selected adjusted position.

Abstract: Spring metal supports are soldered to the edges of metal spectacle frames and are formed to define a pair of spring tines having hooked ends. The tines extend through openings in studs embedded in plastic nose pads with the hooked ends of tines normally preventing withdrawal. The tines extend loosely through the openings so the nose pads are free to tilt a limited amount in any direction.

Abstract: This invention discloses a nose piece assembly for adjustably mounting a nose piece to an eyeglasses frame having a pair of correction lenses connected to each other by a rigid cross piece. In the preferred embodiment, the nose piece assembly comprises a nose piece for engaging the nose of the wearer, a mounting member for adjustably connecting the nose piece to the cross piece of the eyeglasses, and a guide way for maintaining the alignment between the nose piece and the eyeglasses. The outer dimensions of the nose piece are standardized while the inner size and shape are selected in accordance with the facial features of the wearer to ensure maximum visual acuity and comfort. The mounting member consists of a long slender mounting pin having a threaded end portion arranged to engage an internally threaded hole in the nose piece. The mounting member is rotatably mounted on the eyeglasses frame and raises or lowers the nose piece in response to rotational motion imparted to the mounting member.

Abstract: A novel, improved ophthalmic device which comprises a unique fitting eyeglass frame having a removable nosepiece attachment which may be adjusted to permit adjustment of the lens to an exact eyelevel. The removable nosepiece attachment is pivotably connected to the ophthalmic frame, which allows a front-to-rear adjustment of the nosepiece on the ophthalmic frame, and the subject invention provides for a much improved pivotable connection between the nosepiece and the ophthalmic frame which may be rigidly locked in place by the novel use of a shim or friction member in combination with an extention of a female receptacle positioned in each side of the one piece nosepiece. Also disclosed is a device which is utilized for forming the removable nosepiece by forming a molded impression of a portion of a person's nose with the impression being used to then form the nosepiece for the person's eyeglass frames.