Patents by Inventor Ira Lerner

Ira Lerner 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).

  • Interchangeable eyewear assembly
    Patent number: 7370961
    Abstract: An eyewear system enables a person to switch lenses among a variety of frames or switch a variety of lenses within a single frame. The lenses can be easily attached to and detached from a frame assembly that may or may not otherwise contain lenses. The lenses may be frameless or positioned in one or more subframe assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Inventors: Ira Lerner, Toshiro Fujiuchi
  • INTERCHANGEABLE EYEWEAR ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20080013039
    Abstract: An eyewear system enables a person to switch lenses among a variety of frames or switch a variety of lenses within a single frame. The lenses are positioned in one or more subframe assemblies that can be easily attached to and detached from a frame assembly that may not otherwise contain lenses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: Ira Lerner, Toshiro Fujiuchi
  • EYEWEAR WITH EYEWIRE TENSIONING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20070279582
    Abstract: Eyewear has at least one lens. A groove extends around an outer peripheral surface of the lens. The groove receives a wire. The wire has a first end and a second end joined by a tensioning assembly. The tensioning assembly has a first member and a second member that move toward an abutting position. When the first member and the second member are brought toward each other, tension on the wire increases and the wire secures the lens in position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Applicant: ISL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: Ira Lerner
  • ADJUSTABLE TENSIONING SYSTEM FOR RIMLESS EYEWEAR
    Publication number: 20070268448
    Abstract: Rimless eyewear features a wire that encircles a lens. Systems are provided for selectively increasing or decreasing a tensile load on the wire to facilitate assembly and maintenance of the eyewear. An adjusting screw, different wire securement positions, and/or adjustment shims provide easy tension adjustment of the wire and secure the eye lens in a predetermined position and orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: Ira Lerner, James Pilat
  • EYEGLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20070091255
    Abstract: An eyewear frame assembly comprises at least one lens that is substantially encircled by a flexible wire or cable. The wire can be constructed as a monofilament wire or a multi-filament wire. Various closing members are shown, some of which feature magnetic members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: James Pilat, Ira Lerner
  • Adjustable tensioning system for rimless eyewear
    Publication number: 20070024804
    Abstract: Eyewear has a wire that encircles each of a pair of lenses respectively. A tensioning assembly can adjust and tension the wire. Two variations of tensioning assemblies are shown. One tensioning assembly has a spool on which a portion of the wire is wound. Another tensioning assembly has an insert that pulls a portion of the wire inwardly within a projection that extends outward from the lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Ira Lerner, Lewis Chan
  • Frameless eyeglass assembly with auxiliary lens attachment
    Publication number: 20060176444
    Abstract: Frameless eyeglasses and an auxiliary lens assembly are adapted to be magnetically attached to each other. The auxiliary lens assembly has a first auxiliary lens attached to a second auxiliary lens by a bridge member. The auxiliary lens assembly has at least one a magnetic member thereon. The magnetic member is adapted to magnetically attach to a second magnetic member on the frameless eyeglasses. At least one of the magnetic members is a magnet and the other is made from a material that is attracted to a magnet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2004
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: Ira Lerner
  • ADJUSTABLE TENSIONING SYSTEM FOR RIMLESS EYEWEAR
    Publication number: 20050253999
    Abstract: Eyewear has a wire that encircles each of a pair of lenses respectively. A tensioning assembly can adjust and tension the wire. Two variations of tensioning assemblies are shown. One tensioning assembly has a spool on which a portion of the wire is wound. Another tensioning assembly has an insert that pulls a portion of the wire inwardly within a projection that extends outward from the lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Ira Lerner, Lewis Chan
  • Adjustable tensioning system for rimless eyewear
    Publication number: 20050254000
    Abstract: Rimless eyewear features a wire that encircles a lens. Systems are provided for selectively increasing or decreasing a tensile load on the wire to facilitate assembly and maintenance of the eyewear. An adjusting screw, different wire securement positions, and/or adjustment shims provide easy tension adjustment of the wire and secure the eye lens in a predetermined position and orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Ira Lerner, James Pilat
  • Interchangable eyewear assembly
    Publication number: 20050225713
    Abstract: An eyewear system enables a person to switch lenses among a variety of frames or switch a variety of lenses within a single frame. The lenses can be easily attached to and detached from a frame assembly that may or may not otherwise contain lenses. The lenses may be frameless or positioned in one or more subframe assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventors: Ira Lerner, Toshiro Fujiuchi
  • Interchangeable eyewear assembly
    Publication number: 20050105041
    Abstract: An eyewear system enables a person to switch lenses among a variety of frames or switch a variety of lenses within a single frame. The lenses are positioned in one or more subframe assemblies that can be easily attached to and detached from a frame assembly that may not otherwise contain lenses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2004
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Inventors: Ira Lerner, Toshiro Fujiuchi
  • Eyeglass frame assembly
    Publication number: 20050007546
    Abstract: An eyewear frame assembly comprises at least one lens that is substantially encircled by a flexible wire or cable. The wire can be constructed as a monofilament wire or a multi-filament wire. Various closing members are shown, some of which feature magnetic members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventors: James Pilat, Ira Lerner
  • Chair rocker accessory
    Patent number: 5246268
    Abstract: An accessory provides a chair, having a seat and four legs, with a rocking facility. The accessory includes a pair of rockers, each having a longitudinally curved underside and a furrowed upper side sized to receive the legs. The accessory also has a pair of spaced rungs spanning the rockers. Also included is a strap for encircling the rungs and the seat to detachably secure the legs to the furrowed upper side of the rockers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1993
    Inventors: Keith Lerner, Heidi Lerner, Ira Lerner