Abstract: Apparatus for connecting first and second eyewear ends. The apparatus may include a strap including a first strap end and a second strap end. The apparatus may also include a first connector at the first strap end. The apparatus may also include a second connector at the second strap end. The first and second connectors may include a first and second base, respectively, a first and second head, respectively, and a first shaft extending between the first base and the first head and a second shaft extending between the second base and the second head, respectively. The apparatus may also include a first fastener and a second fastener that may include a first attachment end and a second attachment end, respectively, and a first connection end and a second connection end, respectively.

Abstract: An improved eyeglass retainer is disclosed, having an annular closure attaching to the eyeglass frames. The annular closure draws the material of the retainer over the attachment means of the retainer, and bunches and constricts it in front of the attachment means, so as to hide said attachment means from view, and to maintain a close fit of the retainer material with the eyeglass frames, even in the presence of winds and inertial forces. In an alternate embodiment, the annular closure in combination with retaining enclosures located on the eyeglass temple pieces secures the retainer to the temple pieces.

Abstract: An improved eyeglass retainer is disclosed, having annular closure means on the ends thereof that attach to the eyeglass frames. The annular closure means draws the material of the retainer over the attachment means of the retainer, and bunches and constricts it in front of the attachment means, so as to hide said attachment means from view. Further, by drawing over and constricting in front of the attachment means, the closure means maintains a close fit of the retainer material with the eyeglass frames, even in the presence of winds and inertial forces. An alternate embodiment involving a wider elastic annular closure means is also disclosed, which conforms to the narrower profile in front of the attachment means, rather than bunching material in front of it.