Abstract: The assembly for attaching a side shield to an eyewear temple includes a temple having an outer side and an inner side. A locking member is connected to the inner side of the temple. A side shield, having a complementary locking member to the locking member on the inner side of the temple is removably connected thereto. The side shield is attached to the inner side of the temple to avoid obstruction or distortion of the outer ornamental side of the eyewear temple by the side shield while still providing superior eyewear protection.

Abstract: The assembly for attaching a side shield to an eyewear temple includes a temple having an outer side and an inner side. A locking member is connected to the inner side of the temple. A side shield, having a complementary locking member to the locking member on the inner side of the temple is removably connected thereto. The side shield is attached to the inner side of the temple to avoid obstruction or distortion of the outer ornamental side of the eyewear temple by the side shield while still providing superior eyewear protection.

Abstract: The clip-on lens assembly has a pair of lenses connected together by a uniquely shaped, spring-biased nose bridge wire that has a profile that substantially matches the profile of the nose bridge portion of a pair of eyewear. The bridge wire is connected to either the rear or front surfaces of the lenses and doubles-back on itself before forming a bridge portion, which may include curling over from the front surface to the rear surfaces of the lens. The lenses may be tinted for use as sunshades or could be also optically enhanced for use as an auxiliary corrective lens. At the outer edges of each lens is a pair of hooks used to retain the clip-on lens assembly against a pair of eyewear.

Abstract: The clip-on lens assembly has a pair of lenses connected together by a uniquely shaped, spring-biased nose bridge wire that has a profile that substantially matches the profile of the nose bridge portion of a pair of eyewear. The bridge wire is connected to either the rear or front surfaces of the lenses and doubles-back on itself before forming a bridge portion, which may include curling over from the front surface to the rear surfaces of the lens. The lenses may be tinted for use as sunshades or could be also optically enhanced for use as an auxiliary corrective lens. At the outer edges of each lens is a pair of hooks used to retain the clip-on lens assembly against a pair of eyewear.

Abstract: A tool (10) for facilitating the adjustment of rimless eyewear (100) includes two pivotaby connected arms (12, 14) having distal and proximal ends (16, 18). The distal ends (16, 18) of the arms (12, 14) each has a gripping pad (22, 24) attached thereto. The first gripping pad (22) has a seat formed thereon to accommodate a nut, post (113, 114) or other hardware of the eyewear (100). The tool (10) is used to adjust the eyewear (100) by gripping the lens (102, 104) over and around the interface (113, 114) between the lens (102, 104) and the hardware (106, 108, 110) such that the lens (102, 104) and the interface (113, 114) are securely held in their relative positions to one another. Adjustments to the hardware (106, 108, 110) can be made without damaging the lens (102, 104) or the hardware thereon.

Abstract: A tool (10) for facilitating the adjustment of rimless eyewear (100) includes two pivotaby connected arms (12, 14) having distal and proximal ends (16, 18). The distal ends (16, 18) of the arms (12, 14) each has a gripping pad (22, 24) attached thereto. The first gripping pad (22) has a seat formed thereon to accommodate a nut, post (113, 114) or other hardware of the eyewear (100). The tool (10) is used to adjust the eyewear (100) by gripping the lens (102, 104) over and around the interface (113, 114) between the lens (102, 104) and the hardware (106, 108, 110) such that the lens (102, 104) and the interface (113, 114) are securely held in their relative positions to one another. Adjustments to the hardware (106, 108, 110) can be made without damaging the lens (102, 104) or the hardware thereon.

Abstract: A tool (10) for facilitating the adjustment of rimless eyewear (100) includes two pivotaby connected arms (12, 14) having distal and proximal ends (16, 18). The distal ends (16, 18) of the arms (12, 14) each has a gripping pad (22, 24) attached thereto. The first gripping pad (22) has a seat formed thereon to accommodate a nut, post (113, 114) or other hardware of the eyewear (100). The tool (10) is used to adjust the eyewear (100) by gripping the lens (102, 104) over and around the interface (113, 114) between the lens (102, 104) and the hardware (106, 108, 110) such that the lens (102, 104) and the interface (113, 114) are securely held in their relative positions to one another. Adjustments to the hardware (106, 108, 110) can be made without damaging the lens (102, 104) or the hardware thereon.

Abstract: A tool (10) for facilitating the adjustment of rimless eyewear (100) includes two pivotaby connected arms (12, 14) having distal and proximal ends (16, 18). The distal ends (16, 18) of the arms (12, 14) each has a gripping pad (22, 24) attached thereto. The first gripping pad (22) has a seat formed thereon to accommodate a nut, post (113, 114) or other hardware of the eyewear (100). The tool (10) is used to adjust the eyewear (100) by gripping the lens (102, 104) over and around the interface (113, 114) between the lens (102, 104) and the hardware (106, 108, 110) such that the lens (102, 104) and the interface (113, 114) are securely held in their relative positions to one another. Adjustments to the hardware (106, 108, 110) can be made without damaging the lens (102, 104) or the hardware thereon.

Abstract: The assembly for attaching a side shield to an eyewear temple includes a temple having a first side and a second side. A lock member is connected to the first side of the temple with a lock aperture therethrough. A side shield, having a laterally running channel, is provided with side walls and a pair of channel apertures on opposing sides of the channel and aligned with one another transversely across the channel. An eyewear temple resides in the channel of the side shield with the lock aperture residing between and aligned with the pair of channel apertures. A lock pin, having an upper end and a lower end, is routed through the pair of channel apertures and the lock aperture thereby securing the side shield to the temple.

Abstract: A connection mounting for rimless eyewear for connecting a joint section to a corresponding lens having a circular hardware receiving aperture with an inner wall includes a connection member, having a free end, and a bushing integrally connected to and emanating from the connection member proximal to the free end thereof. The bushing includes an inner threaded bore and an outer surface and a free end. A number of cutting edges are integrally connected to and emanate from the outer surface of the bushing. A threaded fastener, having a threaded shank and a head, is routed through the circular hardware receiving aperture with the threaded shank in threaded communication with the inner threaded bore of the bushing with the number of cutting edges being embedded in the inner wall of the circular hardware receiving aperture of the corresponding lens.

Abstract: A multi-purpose eyeglass retainer is provided which is capable of connecting to a temple of an eyeglass frame in multiple fashions. The retainer includes an elongated, flexible cord. A slipknot is formed on both of the free ends of the flexible cord. The retainer is connectable to eyeglass temples by slidably receiving the respective slipknots. The retainer is also capable of connecting to the free ends of the temples in a "sport-style" attachment using the same elongated, flexible cord. An adapter includes a hook member on one end and a post member on the other end. The slipknot of the elongated, flexible cord is removably connected to the hook member. A rubber tube member receives the free end of a temple end. The tube is removably connected to the post member. The elongated, flexible cord is adapted to connect to the free ends of the temples. The adapter and tube may be provided alone without the retainer cord for retrofitting to existing retainer cords that have a slipknot on a free end.

Abstract: A modular reader assembly, with a wire frame construction is provided. A pair of eyeglass lenses are releasably engageable with the frame assembly by use of a spring-biased wire frame material. Each of the lenses are secured in place by at least three contact points at notches positioned at the inner, upper and outer edges of the lens. Lenses of different sizes, configurations, thicknesses and powers are easily accommodated even where the sizes and configurations of the lenses differ between the left and right eyes.

Abstract: A dual-purpose nose pad insert assembly is provided. The dual-purpose nose pad insert assembly includes an upper post connected to a pad substrate where the post includes an aperture proximal to its free end as well as a pair of detent channels on its opposing sides. A lower removable post is connected to the pad substrate as well and also includes a pair of detent channels disposed on respective sides thereof. The nose pad insert with both posts can accommodate a push-on pad arm assembly on an eyeglass eyewire. To accommodate a post and screw pad arm assembly, the lower post is snapped off and removed to leave the upper post and its aperture therethrough remaining for installation into a post and screw pad arm assembly.

Abstract: A drill guide apparatus for lens workpieces, having a substantially C-shaped base and threaded screw member, is provided. The drill guide apparatus includes a threaded aperture through the C-shaped base member for receiving the threaded screw member to clamp the drill guide apparatus to a lens workpiece. The screw member includes an axial bore through its entire length. An exit aperture is provided on an opposing side of the C-shaped base member for aligning the drill guide apparatus on a pre-marked spot on the lens workpiece. With the drill guide apparatus clamped in place, accurate drilling can be achieved without damaging the workpiece.