Abstract: An eyeglass frame includes a first portion and a second portion. The portions define an opening therebetween for receiving and retaining a lens. A fastening member is received by the first and second portions to move the first and second portions relative to each other between a first position whereby the opening is sized to receive the lens, and a second position whereby the opening is sized to retain the lens. The fastening member is constructed and arranged to be of a size to join the first portion to the second portion when the portions are engaged in the first position, and to include a break-away section that allows a portion of the fastening member to be severed therefrom when the portions are engaged in the second position.

Abstract: An eyeglass assembly including an endpiece which is adapted to engage a flexible strand for holding a lens, the endpiece having an inner surface which is disposed adjacent to the lens when the lens is present; the inner surface of the endpiece having a front edge and a back edge for being located adjacent to front and back sides of the lens; the front edge being chamfered to define a chamfer angle of substantially 8° to 65° with respect to the lens; and the back edge being chamfered to define a chamfer angle of substantially 8° to 50° with respect to the lens. The chamfering of the edges of the endpiece is effective to reduce the risk of chipping the lens when the endpiece is adjusted to fit the wearer's head. Also disclosed is an elastic cushioning ring disposed between the lens and the frame and/or the flexible lens supporting strand in a rimless or semi-rimless frame.

Abstract: A method for mounting safety shields onto eyeglass temples and a kit for carrying out that method. A temple of an eyeglass frame is placed in a channel forming part of a side shield thereafter, a screw is inserted into an opening formed in the side shield and into a member affixed to the temple to create a fastened fit between the temple and the channel which attaches the side shield to the temple. The side shield is placed in its operative position before the screw is inserted into the opening and the fastened fit results from the insertion of the screw into the opening and member which holds the side shield in its operative position. The kit includes a side shield having a longitudinally extending channel into which a longitudinally extending eyeglass temple may be inserted. The channel has an open lateral end through which the temple may be inserted and a supporting lateral end against which the temple may be supported.

Abstract: A method for mounting safety shields onto eyeglass temples and a kit for carrying out that method. A temple of an eyeglass frame is placed in a channel forming part of a side shield thereafter, a screw is inserted into an opening formed in the side shield and into a member affixed to the temple to create a fastened fit between the temple and the channel which attaches the side shield to the temple. The side shield is placed in its operative position before the screw is inserted into the opening and the fastened fit results from the insertion of the screw into the opening and member which holds the side shield in its operative position. The kit includes a side shield having a longitudinally extending channel into which a longitudinally extending eyeglass temple may be inserted. The channel has an open lateral end through which the temple may be inserted and a supporting lateral end against which the temple may be supported.

Abstract: A universal sideshield attachment for eyeglasses which comprises a central supporting member attachable to the eyeglasses by clips which fit over the bridge of the eyeglasses and engage the lenses thereof. First and second telescoping members are slidably received in first and second passage ways located within the central supporting member. First and second sideshields are respectively connected to the first and second telescoping members. The first and second telescoping members are movable within the respective passageways so that the distance between the eye shields can be adjusted to the width between the temples of the eyeglasses. Each sideshield is pivotably attached to its respective telescoping member to enable a more optimum fit between the sideshields and the temples to be achieved.

Abstract: A method for mounting safety shields onto eyeglass temples and a kit for carrying out that method. A temple of an eyeglass frame is placed in a channel forming part of a side shield thereafter, a pin is inserted into an opening formed in the side shield to create a friction fit between the temple, the channel and the pin which attaches the side shield to the temple. The side shield is placed in its operative position before the pin is inserted into the opening and the friction fit resulting from the insertion of the pin into the opening holds the side shield in its operative position. The kit includes a side shield having a longitudinally extending channel into which a longitudinally extending eyeglass temple may be inserted. The channel has an open lateral end through which the temple may be inserted and a supporting lateral end against which the temple may be supported. The side shield further includes an opening extending transversely to both the longitudinal direction and the supporting lateral wall.

Abstract: A method for mounting safety shields onto eyeglass temples and a kit for carrying out that method. A temple of an eyeglass frame is placed in a channel forming part of a side shield thereafter, a pin is inserted into an opening formed in the side shield to create a force fit between the temple, the channel and the pin which attaches the side shield to the temple. The side shield is placed in its operative position before the pin is inserted into the opening and the force fit resulting from the insertion of the pin into the opening holds the side shield in its operative position. The kit includes a side shield having a longitudinally extending channel into which a longitudinally extending eyeglass temple may be inserted. The channel has an open lateral end through which the temple may be inserted and a supporting lateral end against which the temple may be supported. The side shield further includes an opening extending transversely to both the longitudinal direction and the supporting lateral wall.

Abstract: A pair of spectacles which can be adjusted to accommodate the size and contour requirements of any wearer includes an eye shield attached to an eye shield frame. The eye shield frame has a groove for receiving a coin or similar object which is used to forcibly dislodge the shield from the shield frame to allow for replacement of the shield. Attached to the eye shield frame is a pair of temples each including an outer housing which has a plurality of holes formed on a side surface thereof and is rotatably attached to a pin located within the eye frame member. An inner sleeve with an interconnected adjustable ear engaging member is located within the outer housing. The inner sleeve includes a circular raised portion formed on an inner side surface and a stop member located on a bottom surface. The circular raised portion of the inner sleeve fits into any of the circular holes formed in the outer housing.

Abstract: A method for mounting safety shields onto eyeglass temples and a kit for carrying out that method. A temple of an eyeglass frame is placed in a channel forming part of a side shield thereafter, a pin is inserted into an opening formed in the side shield to create a force fit between the temple, the channel and the pin which attaches the side shield to the temple. The side shield is placed in its operative position before the pin is inserted into the opening and the force fit resulting from the insertion of the pin into the opening holds the side shield in its operative position. The kit includes a side shield having a longitudinally extending channel into which a longitudinally extending eyeglass temple may be inserted. The channel has an open lateral end through which the temple may be inserted and a supporting lateral end against which the temple may be supported. The side shield further includes an opening extending transversely to both the longitudinal direction and the supporting lateral wall.

Abstract: A method for mounting safety shields onto eyeglass temples and a kit for carrying out that method. A temple of an eyeglass frame is placed in a channel forming part of a side shield thereafter, a screw is inserted into an opening formed in the side shield and into a member affixed to the temple to create a fastened fit between the temple and the channel which attaches the side shield to the temple. The side shield is placed in its operative position before the screw is inserted into the opening and the fastened fit results from the insertion of the screw into the opening and member which holds the side shield in its operative position. The kit includes a side shield having a longitudinally extending channel into which a longitudinally extending eyeglass temple may be inserted. The channel has an open lateral end through which the temple may be inserted and a supporting lateral end against which the temple may be supported.