Abstract: A frame for spectacles having arms that can be opened out resiliently includes at least one lug and at least one arm which is articulated to the lug by a tie rod hinged to the lug and slidingly associated with the arm, a resilient device is active between the arm and the tie rod in order to urge the arm towards the lug. The resilient device includes at least one helical spring extending along a substantially longitudinal axis (K), corresponding to the direction of application of the resilient urging, and axes (L) of the turns of the spring are inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis (K) in order to confer on the spring a substantially flattened configuration transverse to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a resilient hinge device for connecting the arms to a front frame of a mounting for spectacles. The device includes first and second hinge members which are pivotable about a hinge axis, and a resilient return between the hinge members. The method includes the steps of providing a box-like body open at a first and a second end thereof, axially opposed to one another, a slider member having a part formed with an eye or hinge pin, and at least one resilient member, and retaining same in a seat provided on the slider; and inserting the slider into the box-like body from the opening of the first end of the box-like body, with the part of the slider having the eye protruding outside the body through the opening provided in the second, opposed end of the body, the resilient member being located by the box-like body at the second end.

Abstract: A frame for spectacles having arms that can be opened out resiliently includes at least one lug and at least one arm which is articulated to the lug by a tie rod hinged to the lug and slidingly associated with the arm, a resilient device is active between the arm and the tie rod in order to urge the arm towards the lug. The resilient device includes at least one helical spring extending along a substantially longitudinal axis (K), corresponding to the direction of application of the resilient urging, and axes (L) of the turns of the spring are inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis (K) in order to confer on the spring a substantially flattened configuration transverse to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: Mask-form goggles, particularly for sporting use, are described which include a first front mount and a second juxtaposed mount and a lens held on at least one of the mounts. The first and the second mounts extend in such a manner that they surround the lens, and a releasable mutual coupling device is provided between the first and the second mount and is such as to permit access to the inside of the mask, when it is being worn, by moving one of the mounts away from the other.

Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a resilient hinge device for connecting the arms to a front frame of a mounting for spectacles. The device includes first and second hinge members which are pivotable about a hinge axis, and a resilient return between the hinge members. The method includes the steps of providing a box-like body open at a first and a second end thereof, axially opposed to one another, a slider member having a part formed with an eye or hinge pin, and at least one resilient member, and retaining same in a seat provided on the slider; and inserting the slider into the box-like body from the opening of the first end of the box-like body, with the part of the slider having the eye protruding outside the body through the opening provided in the second, opposed end of the body, the resilient member being located by the box-like body at the second end.

Abstract: Spectacles are described which include a mounting and respective lenses and also strap interconnector for retaining the lenses on the mounting. The strap interconnector is capable of at least partially surrounding the lens and being secured to the mounting in order to retain the lens on the latter. The strap interconnector includes, for each lens, a single strap segment with at least two lengths of segment having a different cross-section. The profile of the section of one of the lengths is defined by a first and a second profile part. The first profile part is capable of being retained in a respective groove of the mounting. The second profile part of the section is capable of engaging a peripheral flute provided in the lens thickness. The profile of the cross-section of the other strap length has substantially the shape of the second profile part such that the corresponding strap length surrounds the lens, engaging the flute.

Abstract: A spectacle frame with arms which can be opened out resiliently comprises a shoulder (3), an arm (2) articulated to the shoulder by means of a tie rod (5) hinged thereon and guided for sliding on the arm (2), resilient means (13) acting between the arm (2) and the tie rod (5) in order to urge the arm towards the shoulder, and a stop element interposed between the resilient means and the arm. The stop element comprises a sleeve (11) guided for sliding on the tie rod (5) and fixed firmly to the arm (2) by means of a locking pin (15).

Abstract: The sports spectacles comprise a lens-carrying frame (10) with an upper cross-member (11) including two branches (11a, 11b) extending symmetrically from a central portion (12) towards respective opposite free ends (13a, 13b) and, on the outer side (8) of each branch, there is a surface (18) with a helical profile extending from a rim (19) for the attachment of the corresponding lens (L), with the helix facing so as to deflect an air-flow striking the corresponding lens (L) towards the respective free end (13a, 13b).

Abstract: The frame for spectacles comprises a bridge (10), means for attaching the bridge to each lens (11) of a pair of lenses, a sidearm (12) for each lens, a lug (13; 36; 50) for the hinged articulation of each sidearm to the corresponding lens, means for attaching each lug to the corresponding lens. The bridge and the lug comprise a framework (15; 51) of metal wire; the means for attaching the bridge and lugs comprise an eyelet (15a, b, 23) of metal wire for each corresponding lens, a through-screw connection (20; 24) through the eyelet and through a corresponding hole (19, 25) in the lens and a cradle (17, 35) capable of receiving a peripheral portion of the corresponding lens in order to the lug (13; 36; 50) or bridge (10) from rotating about the axis of the through-screw connection.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hinge for the elastic articulation of a temple piece to the front frame of an eyeglass frame. The hinge includes a first hinge element fastened on the front frame and shaped externally in accordance with a cam profile, a second hinge element telescopically guided on a temple piece and urged by a spring into a retracted position within the temple piece, and a lug fastened on the temple piece and acting on the cam profile.

Abstract: The device comprises a sleeve element locatable on a portion of each eyeglasses leg coaxially therewith, and a half-tubular element provided with a plate-like end for connection to the end of the strap, said half-tubular element having an inside profile that conforms with the outside profile of said sleeve whereover it is engageable by snap action.

Abstract: A lorgnette eyeglass frame has a lens-bearing frame and a handle of box-shaped conformation. The frame is slideably guided within the handle which constitutes the case for same.

Abstract: An article of manufacture and the method of manufacturing front pieces for eyeglass frames having formed integrally therein a nose for connecting temple pieces to the front piece of the frame which comprises cutting from a strip a semi-finished product comprising a front piece with lens rims which are provided on the outermost part of each of them, with an appendage which is integral with the corresponding rim and extends outward therefrom; the appendages are then drilled and bent so as to form corresponding box-shaped bodies, each constituting a nose for the temple piece of the eyeglasses.