Patents by Inventor Arcadio Vignato

Arcadio Vignato has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9182612
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for fastening the bridge (30) or the hinge elements (10, 20) connecting the temples (A) to the lenses (L) of eyeglasses, where the ends of the bridge (30), as well as each of the ends (12, 22) of the temple connecting hinge elements (10, 20) which is directed towards the respective lens is furnished with a respective fork-shaped structure, with at least one pair of prongs (33-34, 36-37, 13-14, 23-24) lying in the plane at right angles to the plane of the lenses and where each lens is provided with holes (61-62, 63-64) located at the points of connection with the ends of the bridge (30) and/or of the temple connecting hinge elements (10, 20). The holes are equal in number to the number of prongs on the respective fork-shaped structures and comprise, inside them, respective tubular sleeves (53, 54).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: LUXOTTICA S.R.L.
    Inventor: Arcadio Vignato
  • Publication number: 20130128218
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for fastening the bridge (30) or the hinge elements (10, 20) connecting the temples (A) to the lenses (L) of eyeglasses, where the ends of the bridge (30), as well as each of the ends (12, 22) of the temple connecting hinge elements (10, 20) which is directed towards the respective lens is furnished with a respective fork-shaped structure, with at least one pair of prongs (33-34, 36-37, 13-14, 23-24) lying in the plane at right angles to the plane of the lenses and where each lens is provided with holes (61-62, 63-64) located at the points of connection with the ends of the bridge (30) and/or of the temple connecting hinge elements (10, 20). The holes are equal in number to the number of prongs on the respective fork-shaped structures and comprise, inside them, respective tubular sleeves (53, 54).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: LUXOTTICA S.R.L.
    Inventor: Arcadio Vignato
  • Patent number: 6502939
    Abstract: Eyeglasses with lenses of the type which are free of mounting, called “extralight” in which the lenses (1) are connected directly to the central bridge and to the extremity of the two lateral risers by means of a threaded attack, wherein the extremities of the risers (2) and extremities of the central bridge (3) have a terminal portion (4) which is inserted from the internal surface of the lens within corresponding niches (5) formed on the internal surface of the lenses and which is threadedly engaged by an element passing through the lenses from the external surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Inventor: Arcadio Vignato
  • Publication number: 20010055091
    Abstract: Eyeglasses with lenses of the type which are free of mounting, called “extralight” in which the lenses (1) are connected directly to the central bridge and to the extremity of the two lateral risers by means of a threaded attack, wherein the extremities of the risers (2) and extremities of the central bridge (3) have a terminal portion (4) which is inserted from the internal surface of the lens within corresponding niches (5) formed on the internal surface of the lenses and which is threadedly engaged by an element passing through the lenses from the external surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventor: Arcadio Vignato