Abstract: A package pick up and delivery system allows distribution of packages between any two locations serviced by a carrier or delivery system. At each location, merchandise, different from the packages handled by this system, would be available to the public. Such locations can include big box stores, drug stores, restaurants and similar retail or commercial establishments. A website is available to the shipper to identify pick up and delivery locations and to record payment for the shipment. Information for notifying the recipient can be input to the website and a notice sent to the recipient, who can subsequently access the website to determine the status of the shipment. This system allows the operator of a freight distribution or carrier system to increase the utilization of the carrier system. Patronage of retail establishments, operating as pick up and drop off locations can also be increased.

Abstract: Eyeglasses that can be hung around the wearer's neck, without the necessity of a chain or cord, can be rotated between a normal viewing position, a conventional storage position and a hanging position. In the hanging positions, the rear ends of temple arms are spaced apart by a distance less than the diameter of a normal wearer's neck. In embodiment in which a hinge between the lens frame and the temple arms can be pivoted about three orthogonal axes, the lens frame will lie flat against the wearer's chest or neck. Two hinge configurations that allow the lens frame to lie flat include a ball and socket joint and a multiple hinge joint. The temple arms can also be extended so that the eyeglasses will more comfortably fit around the wearer's neck in the hanging position.