Abstract: A composite sheet material is provided. The composite sheet material includes a rigid portion that defines an opening. The composite sheet material further includes a flexible material received within the opening and adapted to attach with the rigid portion to form a flexible portion of the sheet material.

Abstract: A flexible eyewear assembly is provided. The assembly includes first and second rigid frame portions, each having a respective opening therein and a deformable rigid bar extending between the first and second rigid frame portions. The assembly also includes a flexible component. The flexible component includes first and second lens retainers configured to engage with the first and second rigid frame portions along an inner edge thereof adjacent the respective opening, and sized to retain first and second lenses therein. The flexible component further includes a flexible bridge portion connecting the first lens retainer to the second lens retainer, the flexible bridge portion adapted to have the deformable rigid bar embedded therein and connect the first and second rigid frame portions when the first and second lens retainers are engaged with the respective rigid frame portions.

Abstract: An eyewear is provided. The eyewear includes at least one rigid portion, at least one flexible portion and a layer of flexible paint applied over and across each of the at least one rigid portion and the at least one flexible portion.

Abstract: A multidirectional vent or a plurality of multidirectional vents can be integrated into eyewear to allow venting of eyewear. The vents can be ramped and angled in different directions for increased airflow and multidirectional venting. Grooves can be created on the lens of the eyewear and/or the frame portion such that when the lens are joined to the frame portion, vents are formed. The vents may also comprise ribs extending from the frame portion to allow the air to be directed in a controlled and precise manner.

Abstract: An energy dispersion mechanism can be integrated into the eyewear design to incorporate a more resilient lens holding structure that can disperse the energy received during an impact and retain the lens in place. The energy dispersion mechanism comprises an impact dispersing material seated within a groove of a first frame portion, the impact dispersing material extending beyond the first frame portion to form a nose bridge which joins the first frame portion to a second frame portion; and the impact dispersing material is seated within a groove of a second frame portion. The impact dispersing material may be overmoulded on the eyewear to allow efficient manufacturing.

Abstract: There is provided an optical insert for transforming conventional eyewear into eyewear having an additional purpose. The optical insert comprises an extender portion which holds a lens on a first end and a mounting assembly on a second end opposite the first end. The mounting assembly comprises a profile which matches the profile of the conventional eyewear lens retainer. The lens of the conventional eyewear is configured to be removed and replaced with the optical insert. In one embodiment, the lens of the optical insert can comprise dark lenses which can be useful, for example, to transform conventional eyeglasses into prescription sunglasses.

Abstract: A common problem with eyewear is the lack of protection from external elements as chemicals, foreign objects or sunlight. Another common problem with eyewear is known as back-glare. There is provided an eyewear frame comprising lens retainers, a pair of arms, a nose bridge portion and side shields attached to the pair of arms. The side shields consist of attachment members which can be inserted into to recesses formed in the arms. The side shields can be made from an anti-reflective material which provides protection against external elements as chemicals, foreign objects or sunlight. The side shields made from anti-reflective materials also reduce the amount of back-glare.

Abstract: There is provided an assembly sized to fit over the lens of a pair of metal eyeglasses wherein the assembly is composed of one rigid material and one flexible material. The assembly is installed over a pair of existing eyeglasses to enhance comfort. The assembly also provides an adjustable nose pad that is composed of a rubber and creates a comfortable brow bar for the forehead of the wearer such that no rigid metal frame parts impinge upon the wearer.

Abstract: An energy dispersion mechanism can be integrated into the eyewear design to incorporate a more resilient lens holding structure that can disperse the energy received during an impact and retain the lens in place. The energy dispersion mechanism comprises an impact dispersing material seated within a groove of a first frame portion, the impact dispersing material extending beyond the first frame portion to form a nose bridge which joins the first frame portion to a second frame portion; and the impact dispersing material is seated within a groove of a second frame portion. The impact dispersing material may be overmoulded on the eyewear to allow efficient manufacturing.

Abstract: A multidirectional vent or a plurality of multidirectional vents can be integrated into eyewear to allow venting of eyewear. The vents can be ramped and angled in different directions for increased airflow and multidirectional venting. Grooves can be created on the lens of the eyewear and/or the frame portion such that when the lens are joined to the frame portion, vents are formed. The vents may also comprise ribs extending from the frame portion to allow the air to be directed in a controlled and precise manner.

Abstract: There is provided an adjustable nose pad system for eyewear comprising a holding prong and a nose pad. The holding prong can be affixed to a nose bridge portion of an eyewear frame. A flexible nose pad can be mounted to the holding prong. The holding prong can be constructed from a rigid material and comprises a groove on a first surface and a protrusion on a second surface opposite the first surface. The groove and protrusion work together to provide the adjustability of the nose pad system. In this regard, the holding prong, together with the nose pad can be flexed from one side to another to provide a comfort fit to the user.

Abstract: There is provided an optical insert for transforming conventional eyewear into eyewear having an additional purpose. The optical insert comprises an extender portion which holds a lens on a first end and a mounting assembly on a second end opposite the first end. The mounting assembly comprises a profile which matches the profile of the conventional eyewear lens retainer. The lens of the conventional eyewear is configured to be removed and replaced with the optical insert. In one embodiment, the lens of the optical insert can comprise dark lenses which can be useful, for example, to transform conventional eyeglasses into prescription sunglasses.

Abstract: A mask to be attached to eyewear is provided. The mask includes a shroud, the shroud including one or more attachment points to couple to corresponding attachment points on the eyewear. The mask also includes a filter assembly, the filter assembly including one or more openings and a filter layer covering the one or more openings to permit air flow through the mask while filtering for contaminants. Also provided are a filter assembly for a mask, an assembly including the mask and eyewear, integrated masks/visors/eyewear, and an assembly including the mask, eyewear, and a clip on lens attachment.