Abstract: A pair of sunglasses having an adjustable visor. The visor cuts down glare and is adjustable to a plurality of fixed positions for maximum user comfort. A clip friction hinge that joins the visor to the sunglasses frame allows a user a range of motion and a large number of fixed positions for the visor, thus enabling the user to adjust the visor to nearly any desired angle and to shade their eyes from glare in nearly any situation or at any time of day.

Abstract: A system for supporting a breathing passage of a patient may include a cannula and an insertion apparatus. The cannula may be configured to be at least partially inserted into a breathing passage of a patient for supporting the breathing passage during sleep. The cannula may include an insertion end configured to be inserted through a nasal passageway portion of the breathing passage. The insertion apparatus may include a nasal applicator operable to guide the cannula through the nasal applicator and into the nasal passageway, and a support frame coupled to the nasal applicator and configured to be releasably coupled to the patient to position the nasal applicator proximate to the nasal passageway.

Abstract: Protective eyeglasses provide hearing protection from elevated noise levels. The protective eyeglasses have safety lenses for protection of each of the eyes. Support members extend from the lenses of the eyeglasses to the ears, and have earplugs or protectors thereon which are inserted into the ears. The side support members are spring biased towards each other so that the side members provide pressure to hold the plugs in the ears of the wearer. Ear plugs are mounted so as to swivel relative to the side support members. The side support members are telescoping and are adjustable in length.

Abstract: A sideshade for reducing peripheral glare that is removably attachable to a temple of spectacles such that the wearer of the spectacles is not required to remove the spectacles in order to attach the sideshade to or detach the sideshade from the temple of the spectacles. The detachable sideshade is optical or near-optical quality so as not to degrade the wearer's peripheral vision. The sideshade may be light in weight and easy to attach and remove.

Abstract: An eye shield attachment can be used in combination with a safety helmet. This helmet has a front brim continuous with a rim extending along each opposite side of the safety helmet to a pair of rim slots in the helmet's rim. The attachment has a pair of frames that can removably attach to the pair of rim slots in the helmet. The frames each have a fastening member that is lockable onto a corresponding one of the rim slots and adjustable to accommodate various depths in the rim slots. A support structure attached to the pair of frames extends along the rim toward the front brim. A front lens and corrective glasses may be attached to the support structure. A pliable bead may be attached to the front of the support structure and extend rearwardly to engage a wearer's forehead.

Abstract: A spectacle frame mount provides secure, removable positioning of a spectacle frame in a gas mask or full face respirator. A spring wire mount supports the spectacle frame between two legs of a loop. The spring wire mount includes two leg portions that have lower ends which terminate adjacent each other when the mount is in its use position. The two leg portions positively engage an internal portion of the full face mask so that the spectacle frame will be positioned within the interior of the mask at a location such that the spectacles will be properly positioned for use by the person wearing the mask.

Abstract: An adjustable spectacle kit article is positioned in the interior of a self-contained breathing mask having a full face plate permitting viewing outside. The kit includes a bracket having an elongated slot for a lug attached to the mask interior. A portion of the lug includes a frame holder for spectacles having a frame for supporting at least one eyeglass lens and bridge. The frame connects with the lug for positionally adjusting within the mask. In one aspect, the lug is composed of polycarbonate polymeric material. A resilient elastomeric grommet inserted in the slot frictionally engages the lug. Another adjustable lug composed of a resilient neoprene polymeric material can replace the grommet. The lug is angular shaped, inserted into the slotted bracket, and frictionally provides for extensively adjusting the frame within the mask. The lug is sized for space utilization in a confined mask.

Abstract: A fixing structure for industrial spectacles and a helmet is provided. The industrial spectacles are bilaterally formed with shield portions, each having a hole passing therethrough. Two resilient bands each have a first end formed with a protruding portion for being inserted into the hole of a corresponding one of the shield portions; and a second end for being windingly fastened with a corresponding one of two fasteners, each having at least one through hole and a notch corresponding in shape to a brim extending bilaterally from the helmet. The industrial spectacles bilaterally coupled with the resilient bands are fastened to the helmet by engaging the notch of each of the fasteners windingly fastened to the respective resilient bands with the brim. The industrial spectacles can be pulled down relative to the helmet so as to be used, and pushed up relative to the helmet when not in use.

Abstract: A gas curtain device having an air or gas pathway. The air pathway includes a tube with a hole or holes extending a portion of the length of the protective eyewear lens. The pathway is attached or incorporated into an eyewear device. The holes direct air or gas to create an air or gas curtain across the surface of the lens of an eyewear device. The device may have a air or gas pump for directing air into and out of the pathway. The air curtain pushes any debris away from the lens towards the ground and preventing the accumulation of debris on the lens thereby preventing the obstruction of a user's visual field.

Abstract: The invention discloses sponge coated with vinyl on the surface of the sponge as used in connection with eyewear for use in sports and the like; and more particularly to eyewear that utilizes inner removable sealing member, commonly referred as cup, that incorporates sponge coated with vinyl on the surface of the sponge.

Abstract: The present invention provides glasses having side shields, which include glasses bodies and side shields, each of the glasses bodies having a double hinged structure by means of a hinged portion and an elastically hinged portion formed at each of temples, each of the side shields having a movement space formed in such a way that one side of the side shield is inclined outwardly, thereby enhancing a feeling of wearing, preventing a change in shape of the temples when the temples are spread outwardly by an external force, and restoring the temples to their original positions in safe.

Abstract: Goggles include a goggle body, a frame of the goggle body with a face-side surface, and a cushion member attached to the face-side surface. The cushion member has a shape extending along all or almost all around area on the face-side surface of the frame and is detachable from the frame. The cushion member is readily attachable, removable and replaceable, and further suitable for washing. A come-off prevention member is provided on the frame or the cushion member that gives a reliable attachment between the frame and the cushion member and prevents unwanted coming off or shifting in position of the cushion member. Also, the cushion member has an outer cover that gives reliable airtightness to the goggles.

Abstract: An eyeglass assembly includes a frame unit having two spaced-apart non-looped frame strips and a first bridge interconnecting inner ends of the frame strips, two temples connected pivotally and respectively to the frame strips, an eyeglass unit attached pivotally to the frame unit and having two spaced-apart lens members and a second bridge interconnecting the lens members, and a hinge unit disposed between the frame unit and the eyeglass unit for pivoting the eyeglass unit to the frame unit so that the eyeglass unit is pivotable relative to the frame unit between an in-use position and a non-use position.

Abstract: Adjustable spectacles article and protection method include a novel adjustable spectacle kit positioned in the interior surface of a self contained breathing mask. In one aspect, the breathing mask covers a full face of a wearer and includes a face plate permitting a wearer to view a space outside the mask. The adjustable spectacle kit includes a bracket attached to the interior surface of the mask, a lug attached to the bracket, and spectacles connected with the lug. In one aspect, the bracket defines a slot for holding the lug. In one aspect, the slot is elongated in an anteroposterior direction. In one aspect, a resilient elastomeric grommet is inserted in the slot, and the grommet frictionally engages the lug.

Abstract: Herein described is an adjustable protective panel for the face, attachable to the left and right shafts of any eyewear. Said adjustable panels are shaped to shield across the left and right cheeks of the wearer. Such said adjustable panels attach to the left and right support shafts of typical eyewear. The panel may have from a pair to pluralities of fasteners to attach to the shaft of eyewear and fastening mechanisms may be varied.

Abstract: A side shield includes a front wall, an interior side wall, and an exterior side wall. The front wall generally overlaps with at least a portion of eyeglasses when in as worn orientation. The exterior side wall extends rearward from the front wall. The interior side wall is attached to the exterior side wall to define a channel between the exterior side wall and the interior side wall. The front wall, the exterior side wall and the interior side wall may be of a unitary construction.

Abstract: An eye patch that is usable with eyeglass frames includes a flexible body and at least one fastener. The fastener(s) fasten the flexible body to the front of the frames. The flexible body substantially blocks both frontal and peripheral vision of an eye of a wearer of the eyeglass frames.

Abstract: Safety eyeglasses having a metal frame are provided with integrally molded side shields. The frame includes a lens frame, a pair of metal temples hingedly connected on opposing sides of the lens frame, and side shields formed from a hardenable, liquid transparent resin material integrally connected to a mounting portion of the metal temples in the vicinity of the hinge connection. The mounting portion of the metal temples includes discontinuities which preferably take the form of a plurality of grooves to form an interference type joint between a fixing portion of the side shields that is molded around the grooved mounting portion to permanently join the side shields to the metal temples.

Abstract: Decorative novelty head wear is provided including a head engaging member adapted to be worn on a user's head and at least one decorative member mounted to the head engaging member and including a generally flat substrate having a decorative surface. The decorative head wear can include sports team logos, college mascots, slogans, corporate logos, or other decorative indicia. The decorative head wear can be manufactured inexpensively and packaged very easily and shipped economically since the head wear takes up little space and is very light in weight.

Abstract: The present apparatus is directed, in one embodiment, towards a liquid-absorbing component for attachment to eyeglasses, that impedes the flow of perspiration and other materials into the wearer's eyes. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes a liquid-absorbing component that is attachable to eyeglass arms and may be used independently of eyeglasses.

Abstract: A number of eyeglass frames with resilient structures and shields that have wide applicability are described. In one embodiment, an auxiliary frame has a resilient structure at its bridge area, and non-uniform shields. The shields have openings at their sides and retaining mechanisms. Due to its resilient nature, the auxiliary frame is adaptable to after-market sales for primary frames. In yet another embodiment, a primary frame has a resilient structure at its bridge area and has shields. Such a primary frame again allows it to be comfortably fitted to people whose heads are of different sizes and shapes.

Abstract: A sideshield eye protector is presented which includes a comfort and safety wing that is formed as a surface appendage thereon, and extends in a generally perpendicular direction from the surface of the sideshield along the contoured edge of the sideshield positioned closest to the wearer's face. The comfort and safety wing may be integral to the sideshield forming an integral structure therewith or removably attached thereto. The comfort and safety wing is oriented generally parallel with the facial surfaces and generally follows the proximate facial contours. A separate wing portion may be fabricated on both the upper and lower parts of each sideshield, the upper wing portion extending from the upper contoured edge of the sideshield which provides additional coverage over the upper portion of the eye orbits, temple and lower forehead area. The lower face about the lower eye orbit and upper cheek area has a generally parallel orientation with those facial surfaces.

Abstract: An eyewear assembly comprises a primary lens assembly including a primary frame that secures a pair of primary lenses in position relative to one another. A pair of extensions is provided, each of the extensions positioned on an outer periphery of the primary frame. An arm is connected to each extension by a hinge. A safety shield is carried by the eyewear assembly and extends around a portion of the periphery of one of the primary lenses and extends longitudinally along one of the arms, wherein an open space between the primary lens, the arm, and an eye of the wearer is substantially enclosed. The safety shield has an aperture formed therein that extends from the primary lens rearward proximal the hinge, wherein the aperture is adapted to receive a portion of an auxiliary lens assembly.

Abstract: This invention relates to a eyeglass case and visor with a novel method of attachment to the limbs of a pair of eyeglasses, so that the eyeglasses are firmly connected to the visor at the forehead of the wearer of the eyeglasses, in an attitude which keeps it from drooping into the vision range of the user. More particularly, the visor is formed of two plies of material, the top ply is crescent shaped and the bottom ply is crescent shaped with the corners removed to allow for a wide opening pocket and proper placement of attachment bands on the bottom of the top ply of material. The top and bottom plies of material are connected together along the convex edges of the top and bottom plies of material, but are left substantially unconnected along the other edges except for a fastening means, thereby forming a wide opening pocket in which the eyeglasses can be placed without removal of the eyeglass limbs from the visor attachment bands.

Abstract: A side shield for eyeglasses with a spring-hinge temple bar comprising a side wall having a rear edge, front edge, and inside surface. The side shield has a relief structure extending forwardly from the rear edge of the side shield. A fastening structure is located on the relief structure towards the rear edge of the side shield, the fastening structure securing the relief structure to the temple bar of the eyeglasses. The relief structure allows outward deflection of the spring-hinge temple bar when biased outwardly without significantly displacing the side shield from its normal assembled position.

Abstract: A goggle shield is provided. The shield includes a lined cover, and multiple attachment devices to attach the cover to a goggle. The cover may be easily moved from a shielding position over the goggle lens to permit viewing through the goggle lens. Resilient means is provided to permit selective adjustment of the size and shape of the cover allowing the cover to be fit to various sizes and shapes of goggles. The attachment devices are operable to allow a user various modes of operation of the shield.

Abstract: A sideshield eye protector is presented which includes a comfort and safety wing that is formed as a surface appendage thereon, and extends in a generally perpendicular direction from the surface of the sideshield along the contoured edge of the sideshield positioned closest to the wearer's face. The comfort and safety wing may be integral to the sideshield forming an integral structure therewith or removably attached thereto. The comfort and safety wing is oriented generally parallel with the facial surfaces and generally follows the proximate facial contours. A separate wing portion may be fabricated on both the upper and lower parts of each sideshield, the upper wing portion extending from the upper contoured edge of the sideshield which provides additional coverage over the upper portion of the eye orbits, temple and lower forehead area. The lower face about the lower eye orbit and upper cheek area has a generally parallel orientation with those facial surfaces.

Abstract: A detachable adaptor for glasses by which shelter glasses are detachably mounted immediately in front of main glasses. The main glasses include a main frame which holds a pair of main lenses, and the shelter glasses include a shelter frame which has magnetic lockers at both ends thereof and holds a pair of shelter lenses. The detachable adaptor has first and second clamp legs to clamp the adaptor to a desired position of the main frame. The first and second clamp legs are jointed at centers thereof to each other by a hinge. The detachable adaptor further has a magnet unit provided at a rear end of the first clamp leg and an adjusting screw provided at a rear end of the second clamp leg. The adjusting screw has a role as a spacer to adjust a clamping force of the first and second clamp legs when clamping the adaptor to the desired position of the main frame.

Abstract: The “Eye Glass Perspiration Guard” which is fixed by means of rubber “O” rings to the eye glass arms enables individuals the use of a “sweat band” type device without having to be secured around the head. With the close proximity of the “Eye Glass Perspiration Guard” to the eye glasses, dust and dirt can also be reduced and or eliminated from entrance from the top of the eye glasses. Hats and or hard hats will not be interfered with as with head constraint “sweat bands”.

Abstract: A sideshield eye protector is presented which includes a comfort and safety wing that is formed as a surface appendage thereon, and extends in a generally perpendicular direction from the surface of the sideshield along the contoured edge of the sideshield positioned closest to the wearer's face. The comfort and safety wing may be integral to the sideshield forming an integral structure therewith or removably attached thereto. The comfort and safety wing is oriented generally parallel with the facial surfaces and generally follows the proximate facial contours. A separate wing portion may be fabricated on both the upper and lower parts of each sideshield, the upper wing portion extending from the upper contoured edge of the sideshield which provides additional coverage over the upper portion of the eye orbits, temple and lower forehead area. The lower face about the lower eye orbit and upper cheek area has a generally parallel orientation with those facial surfaces.

Abstract: The assembly for attaching a side shield to an eyewear temple includes a temple having a first side and a second side. A lock member is connected to the first side of the temple with a lock aperture therethrough. A side shield, having a laterally running channel, is provided with side walls and a pair of channel apertures on opposing sides of the channel and aligned with one another transversely across the channel. An eyewear temple resides in the channel of the side shield with the lock aperture residing between and aligned with the pair of channel apertures. A lock pin, having an upper end and a lower end, is routed through the pair of channel apertures and the lock aperture thereby securing the side shield to the temple.

Abstract: A sun visor device including a panel of a flexible material, a first elastic loop affixed to a bottom surface of the panel adjacent a forward edge of the panel, a second elastic loop affixed to the bottom surface of the panel adjacent a rearward edge of the panel, a third elastic loop affixed to the bottom surface of the panel adjacent to the forward edge and at an opposite end of the panel and a fourth elastic loop affixed to the bottom surface of the panel adjacent the rearward edge and adjacent to the opposite end of the panel. The panel is of a quarter moon shape. An eyeglasses frame has a first temple extending through the first and second elastic loops and a second temple extending through the third and fourth loops.

Abstract: The invention relates to a listening assistance device (1) comprising hearing modules (3) mounted on the ends of the arms of an eyeglass frame (2), said modules being designed to support the eyeglass frame on the ear of the user. The hearing modules also have a formed part (5) which extends into the auditive canal without closing the latter and which includes the sound outlet hole (6) of the module. The modules comprise a speech spectrum frequency response and linear dynamics in order to improve speech intelligibility. This makes it possible to provide a listening assistance device compensating for mild hearing loss that can be produced easily and economically, is more comfortable to use and is not regarded at first sight as a hearing aid by an observer.

Abstract: A visor that includes a brim having a curvilinear shape extending from a left side of the visor to the right side of the visor. A left side eyeglass frame fastener is located on the left side of the visor, and a right side eyeglass frame fastener is located on the right side of the visor.

Abstract: This side shield retention clamp for locking an eyeglass side shield having a side hole to a temple of an eyeglass frame has a temple clamp with an arm extending therefrom having a hole rather than a hook at its end. A screw extends through the hole, but is not tapped into the hole. Instead, a threaded shield clamping nut extends into the hole in the side shield from the inside of the shield. This screw is threaded through this shield clamping nut and contacts the temple. In contrast to this, the screw tightening the temple clamp engages the clamp directly rather than pressing against the temple. In the preferred embodiment, the shield clamping nut has a projection with a flat face that fits against the outside of the temple, extends into the clamp slot, and is clamped against the temple when the clamp is tightened (via a clamp screw).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a structure for fixing a side shield for glasses. In the present invention, the structure for fixing a side shield for glasses according to the present invention is capable of easily installing a side shield based on a work that a bolt is engaged to a hinge portion of the connection member and the glasses leg, namely, a work that the glasses leg is rotatably engaged to the connection member, by improving a bolt which hinge-engages the glasses leg without using an additional element. Therefore, in the present invention, it is possible to easily enhance a productivity by simply assembling the side shield to the glasses.

Abstract: A device for fastening eyeglasses is improved such that the lenses can be adjusted to the eyes of the mask user independently from one another. An ear piece (6) bent in an L-shaped pattern is provided. The earpiece is arranged on a holding element (4), which is located at an edge (1) of an eye-protecting lens (2). A frame (9) with a lens (10) is fastened at the other free end of the ear piece (6) by a displaceable bracket (8).

Abstract: A visual corrective device is provided in the form of a visual field occluder for use with a pair of eyeglasses having a frame formed with an inside bridge joining lens frame portions in which the lenses are seated, a separately attached nose pad, and outside bows, earpieces, on either side for supporting the pair of eyeglasses. The large end of the patch has a slit, which will allow the patch to slide over the nose pad. The small end has a puncture (+) which allows the patch to slide over the earpiece and adjust to fit against the face. The visual field occluder, because of symmetrical design, may be fitted on either the right or left side of a pair of eyeglasses. The field of view of the stronger eye will be occluded by the patch thereby constraining the wearer to exercise greater use of the weaker eye through the field of view of the unoccluded eye.

Abstract: This eyeglass side shield with a snap-in locking member is generally intended for use with eyeglass temples having expanded padding or inserts around and extending forwardly from its ear hook. The side shield is provided with retention ridges abutting a trough formed in the material of the side shield. This trough has a generally “C” shaped cross-section and can be slid onto an eyeglass temple from the front rather than the rear. After placement in position, the snap-in locking member provides an obstruction that prevents the eyeglass shield from being slid forward past the hinge casing for the eyeglass temple. It also serves to further block movement of the eyeglass shield backward past the expanded padding or inserts.

Abstract: A shield for removable attachment to an eyeglass frame front having a pair of eyeglass lens holding frames and a pair of pivotal temples for holding said eyeglass lens frames on the head of a user to provide protection on the top, the bottom and the side of the eye. The sideshields are attached to the eyeglass lens holding frames in a detachable manner and are mounted such that they do not interfere with movement of the eyeglass temples so that the temples can be folded or, if they are spring-pivoted temples, can move outwardly a predetermined distance without substantial interference by the sideshields.

Abstract: A curved optical eye shield removably attached to a single set of arms that connect to an elastomerically operated tensioning system that is an integral part of ahead mount system. The eye shield rotates from a normal viewing position to an out of viewing position above the forehead. The rotation of the eye shield is initiated manually, but, the elastomerically operated tensioning system contemplates the rotation unassisted after the eye shield passes midway in its travel. The elastomerically operated tensioning system uses an H shaped tensor to apply clockwise tension to keep the eye shield held firmly in the viewing position, and when the eye shield is manually lifted toward the out of viewing position above the forehead, tension is applied to the reverse or counter clockwise direction to keep the eye shield held firmly in the out of view position.

Abstract: A baseball cap having mounting structure formed on its crown for securely supporting eye wear thereby preventing loss of the eye wear and rendering the eye wear easily accessible. In the preferred embodiment, the mounting structure takes on the form of pairs of aligned buttonholes on either side of the cap crown.

Abstract: A prescription capable sunglasses for enhancing protection from light penetration leading to improved visual acuity. The prescription capable sunglasses includes a pair of ultraviolet lens, a metal frame having a pair of lens retaining portions, a first and second side portions, and a first and second temple ear pieces, and further includes a first and second light-blocking members removably attached to the first and second side portions respectively, and also includes a shield member compressively attached to and extending along the top of the frame and having a padded member at an outer edge thereof for cushioning the user forehead, and further includes a padded nose bridge member attachable between the lens retaining portions.

Abstract: Safety goggles include a primary frame having a top provided with two raised seats and an upwardly extending tongue between the two raised seats, each of the seats having a first pin extending outwardly longitudinally from an end thereof and a second pin extending outwardly longitudinally from another end thereof, a lens frame having a top provided with two cavities aligned with the two raised seats, each of the cavities being formed with a groove and an opening configured to receive the first pin and the second pin respectively, a recess being formed between the two cavities and aligned with the tongue, the recess having an inclined surface at an outer side thereof and a chamfer at an inner side thereof, the chamfer being located close to the opening, whereby the goggles can be rapidly manufactured and assembled.

Abstract: A manually-tiltable anti-glare device is provided for attachment to eyeglass frames or sunglasses to save lives by blocking the rays of a rising or setting sun, from eyes of a wearer the anti-glare device, while performing outdoor activities, or driving a vehicle. The manually-tiltable device is easily adjusted by the hand of the wearer, between partially lowered and raised positions, to follow the rising or descending sun, while, at the same time, allowing the wearer to safely walk, bike, hike, or see a roadway while driving. The anti-glare device includes a stop portion which prevents the anti-glare device from being moved downwardly or lowered to a vertical position in front of the wearer's eyes, thereby enhancing a walker's, hiker's, cyclist's or a driver's vision, and avoiding any dangerous accidents or conditions.

Abstract: Ear warmers which are carried by the frame of a pair of eye glasses and comprised of a pair of soft pliable ear covers wherein each of the ear covers has a perforated side panel, a rear flap portion, a tubular sleeve projecting forwardly from the side panel and an attachment strap projecting laterally from the rear flap portion. The tubular sleeves are adapted to receive portions of the templates of the eye glasses proximate the ear pieces to secure the ear warmers to the eye glasses such that upon securing together the extended ends of the attachment straps at the back of the wearers' heads, the side panels and rear flap portions of the ear warmers extend comfortable along and about the wearer's ears to warm and protect the ears.

Abstract: Sunglasses and a sun visor attached to a headband in an opposed configuration, such that only one or the other accessory is used at a given time. The alternate accessory is carried behind the head where it serves to close the circle of the headband. This secures the device on the user's head during vigorous activity and in windy conditions such as encountered in beach sports, cycling, boating, skate-boarding, etc.. The user wears either the sunglasses or visor forward, thus protecting the eyes with the sunglasses, or allowing full ventilation for the eyes on hot days by using the visor. In addition to its practical uses, the unique appearance of the device provides a marketable attraction.

Abstract: A retainer locks an eyeglass sideshield to a temple of an eyeglass frame. The retainer comprises a clamp, an ann and a hook. A clamp is adapted to attach to the temple of the eyeglass frame. The arm has a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the clamp and the second end is connected to the hook. The hook comprises a lip adapted to engage the sideshield and prevents the sideshield from being removed from the temple.

Abstract: An ear-protector is provided as a flexible element preferably made of PVC, having a first enlarged section used for covering over an ear, and a second, forwardly-extending, reduced mounting section extending from the first enlarged section. Each section has formed therein a vertical slit, forming together a pair of forwardly-positioned slits through which may be passed the temple part of eyeglasses or sunglasses, by which the ear-protector is mounted over an ear. The temple part of the eyeglasses is inserted through the pair of slits, so that the section of the temple part of the eyeglasses between the pair of slits is located exteriorly of the ear-protector, and whereby the second reduced section of the ear-protector and part of the first enlarged section of the ear-protector adjacent to the first section is bowed inwardly in a concave manner for forcing the ear-protector against the ear, whereby the ear-protector is snuggly positioned against the ear, for protecting the ear against cold and wind.

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.