Abstract: An eyeglass frame having a foldable bridge includes: a pair of rims facing each other from both sides such that lenses are coupled/configured, respectively; and a bridge configured to be individually separated from the pair of rims, the pair of rims being rotatably connected to inner portions of the bridge, which face each other, such that the pair of rims are unfolded forwards from both sides and then folded rearwards. The bridge includes: a connection plate configured such that inner front surfaces of the pair of rims contact both sides thereof, respectively; and a rotating support coupled to the front of the connection plate such that inner portions of the pair of rims are rotatably coupled to both sides of the connection plate, respectively, front surfaces of the pair of rims being folded.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a pivotable eyeglass frame. In one aspect, the pivotable eyeglass frame includes a rim capable of receiving two lenses therein, and two temple bars, each being rotatably coupled to the rim via a hinge and having an anchoring pad mechanically coupled to the temple bar via a stepper column such that the rim is pivotable about the stepper column in steps.

Abstract: A glasses frame includes a front-frame and two temples (4, 5) connected to the front-frame through hinges which allow the rotation of the temples (4, 5) from a work position substantially perpendicular to the front-frame, to wear the glasses, as far as a home position substantially parallel to the front-frame, to put away the glasses. The front-frame includes two rims (2, 3) for lens support and possibly a bridge (1) connecting the rims and at least a pivoting element (C) apt to allow the mutual rotation by at least 180° of the rims (2, 3) around a rotation axis (X-X) substantially lying in a plane containing the two centers of the rims (2, 3) and perpendicular to the rims. The temples (4, 5) are directly hinged onto the rims (2, 3).

Abstract: Eyeglasses are provided for folding into a substantially flat configuration to be fitted inside a compact case. The eyeglasses include a frame surrounding a pair of lenses, and a pair of temples which extend from respective outer edges of the frame. A first hinge connection positioned on each temple allows outer parts of the pair of temples to be folded horizontally inwards from the unfolded configuration into a first folded configuration. Respective inner parts of the temples are rotatable downwards relative to opposite side edges of the frame about respective second hinge connections into a fully folded condition substantially coplanar with the frame. In some embodiments, the frame and tips or earpieces of the temples are of rigid plastic material while the temples and hinge connections are of metal.

Abstract: An eyeglass apparatus comprises first and second eyeglass portions, each having a connector portion and a lens portion. The eyeglass apparatus is configured to transition between stowed and extended configurations. When the eyeglass apparatus is in the stowed configuration, the lens portions overlie one another. When the eyeglass apparatus is in the extended configuration, the lens portions are in a non-overlying configuration.

Abstract: An eyeglass apparatus comprises first and second eyeglass portions, each having a connector portion and a lens portion. The eyeglass apparatus is configured to transition between stowed and extended configurations. When the eyeglass apparatus is in the stowed configuration, the lens portions overlie one another. When the eyeglass apparatus is in the extended configuration, the lens portions are in a non-overlying configuration.

Abstract: A pair of eyeglasses includes a foldable structure and a pair of lens assemblies aligned with each other in a row. The foldable structure includes a first body member having a receiving chamber; a second body member aligned with the first body member and configured to rotate relative thereto; the first and second body members being secured onto adjacent sides of the pair of lens assemblies; one end of a bendable linear member including a stopping portion received within the receiving chamber and another end thereof penetrating through the second body member and attached thereto; and an elastic unit mounted onto the bendable linear member and clamped axially and elastically between inner wall of the receiving chamber and the stopping portion. Accordingly, the eyeglasses can be advantageously folded with a significantly reduced size for facilitated portability and storage.

Abstract: A pair of rotary glasses comprising a lens, a glasses leg, and a pivot element. The support portion includes a second pivot portion corresponding to the first pivotal transverse through hole. The pivot element is passed through the first pivotal transverse through hole and the second pivot portion to pivotally couple each glasses leg. With this structural design, a user can longitudinally rotate the support portion by using the pivot element as an axis towards or away from the upper edge of the lens or the glasses frame so that the folding portion of the glasses leg and the lens or the glasses frame can support the rotary glasses on a disposing surface securely. Therefore, the rotary glasses will not lose balance or topple over by a slight external force so as to prevent the lens or the glasses frame from damage.

Abstract: A mask for aquatic activities, the mask comprising a relatively rigid frame carrying at least one transparent lens, and a flexible skirt joined with a perimeter of the frame. The mask also includes a strap for holding the mask against a user's head and buckles for adjusting the length of the strap. The buckles are joined with lateral sides of the frame by brackets extending from the lateral sides. The brackets are made of a selected flexible material.

Abstract: A pair of foldable glasses includes two lenses. Each lens has a first side and a second side, with the first side facing an eye when the glasses are worn, and the second side being opposite to the first side. In one approach, the lenses are connected together by a folding mechanism whereby the lenses can be folded with the first sides of both lenses facing each other. Each temple has a front section and a rear section that can be folded or retracted into the front section. This allows the temples to be in an extended or a shortened configuration. Each lens is connected or coupled to a temple by a pivoting joint, which allows the corresponding temple to be rotated from being perpendicular to being parallel to the lenses, and to be rotated from being extended rearward to being extended forward from the lenses.

Abstract: A mask and harness system for use in providing breathing oxygen and protection from pollutants for the eyes and respiratory system as might be encountered in high altitude aviation environments. In one preferred embodiment, the mask system has a face seal, a soft flexible lens, a pneumatically-actuated harness, and a regulator with microphone to control the flow of oxygen and to facilitate communications in aircraft flight decks and other aircraft compartments. The system is designed for required five-second donning with one hand and because of the flexible lens, is capable of storage in the relatively preferred on crowded flight decks. It is connected to an oxygen source and, optionally, with aircraft communications. The regulator controls the flow rate of oxygen to the wearer based on altitude and physiological requirements. The regulator includes a valve for purging the condensation-prone moist gases from the lens area and provides positive pressure in the mask.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to eyeglasses provided with at least one reversible arm that can be manipulated to fold in towards the outer (front) face of the lens retaining portion of the frame, thereby covering it. The arm can be attached to the frames in a variety of ways. For instance, the attachment can be mechanical, or magnetism may be employed in fixing the arm to the frame. Several structural arrangements are described that permit reversal of the arm from a position behind the lens retaining portion of the frame to a position in front thereof. The arm can then be folded to cover the front and back sides of the lenses.

Abstract: Disclosed is a double foldable eyeglasses whose opposite temples can be folded toward the front, and then turned downward, thereby laying the folded temples below the front to be coplanar therewith. The front of the eyeglasses has two traverses integrally connected to the opposite ends of the bridge and to the opposite perpendicular joint pieces, and the opposite temples are hinged to the perpendicular joint pieces. The bridge comprises a hollow tube, and two opposite axles each integrally connected to one or the other rim are fitted in the hollow tube. Each axle has a coiled spring wound therearound, one end of the coiled spring being fixed to the axle, and the other end being fixed to the bridge. Each axle has a retainer formed thereon to be caught by catch means formed in the hollow tube. A resilient force to be applied to the rim increases with the increase of the angular rotation of the rim through the agency of coiled springs.

Abstract: A foldable spectacle frame having two lens frames forming a plane, two temples which are foldable to a thin form in substantially the same plane as the lens frames without lapping over the lens frames. Each of the temples comprises an auxiliary temple member supported by a pivot provided at an outer portion of the lens frames and being movable about the pivot in an auxiliary plane of pivotal movement substantially orthogonal to the plane of the lens frames, and a main temple member pivoted to the auxiliary temple rotatably in a main plane of pivotal movement orthogonal to the auxiliary plane of pivotal movement of the auxiliary temple member. The spectacle frame further comprises a slide member slidably provided within the auxiliary temple and having a length permitting a base end thereof to project from the auxiliary temple member, and biasing means for biasing the slide member away from the pivot when folding the spectacle frame.

Abstract: A mask and harness system for use in providing breathing oxygen and protection from pollutants for the eyes and respiratory system as might be encountered in high altitude aviation environments. In one preferred embodiment, the mask system has a face seal, a soft flexible lens, a pneumatically-actuated harness, and a regulator with microphone to control the flow of oxygen and to facilitate communications in aircraft flight decks and other aircraft compartments. The system is designed for required five-second donning with one hand and because of the flexible lens, is capable of storage in the relatively preferred on crowded flight decks. It is connected to an oxygen source and, optionally, with aircraft communications. The regulator controls the flow rate of oxygen to the wearer based on altitude and physiological requirements. The regulator includes a valve for purging the condensation-prone moist gases from the lens area and provides positive pressure in the mask.

Abstract: Eyewear which comprises a frame front and a first and second hinge coupled to the frame front. A first and second temple are pivotably coupled to the frame front through the first and second hinge respectively. The first and second temples are movable between a closed position and a use position. The first and second hinges bias the first and second temples toward the use position. At least a first catch is disposed on the eyewear. The catch is operable to retain the temples in the closed position in opposition to the biasing of the first and second hinges.

Abstract: The invention is an improved connection of ear upholders for integrally molded arch eyeglasses comprising a lens and a frame. The connection ends of the ear upholders form curved hooks. When the ear upholders are unfolded prior to wearing the eyeglasses, the hook rim of the connection end will gradually reach against a lateral rim of the eyeglasses frame. When the angle for unfolding the ear upholders is limited to a direction perpendicular to the eyeglasses frame, users may unfold the ear upholders and fix them in the preset right angle automatically without adjusting the positions of the ear upholders.

Abstract: The present eye wear is comprised of a pair of lenses, a pair of releasable connectors connected to respective inner ends of the lenses, a pair of temples pivotally connected to respective outer ends of the lenses, and a rigid strap attached between the rear ends of the temples. The strap is positioned below the lenses so as to not interfere with a hairdo or helmet. The inner ends of the lenses are releasably secured together by the connectors. To wear, the lenses are separated from each other and pivoted outwardly, the strap is wrapped around the back of the head, and the lenses are pivoted toward each other and secured together in front of the eyes. The lenses are instantly separable for easily putting on or taking off the eye wear, but they are instantly connectable together for a secure and accurate fit. In a second embodiment, the strap is comprised of an adjustable-length flexible strap.

Abstract: Eyeglasses convertible into an eyeglass case, including a frame, seats, rotary blocks, upper and lower covers, and hinges. The frame has lenses and a larger nose pad at the center. The seats are provided on both ends of the frame and have upper and lower grooves on one side, with a screw hole disposed intermediate of the upper and lower grooves. The rotary blocks have a projection and can turn about an angle of 180 degrees in the seats. The rotary blocks further have a recess on one side with a through hole for receiving a screw rod, whereby the hinge is pivotally secured in the recess. The hinges are provided at front ends of the upper and lower covers that serve as casings of the eyeglass case or earpieces of the eyeglasses.

Abstract: A mask and harness system for use in providing breathing oxygen and protection from pollutants for the eyes and respiratory system as might be encountered in high altitude aviation environments. In one preferred embodiment, the mask system has a face seal, a soft flexible lens, a pneumatically-actuated harness, and a regulator with microphone to control the flow of oxygen and to facilitate communications in aircraft flight decks and other aircraft compartments. The system is designed for required five-second donning with one hand and because of the flexible lens, is capable of storage in the relatively preferred on crowded flight decks. It is connected to an oxygen source and, optionally, with aircraft communications. The regulator controls the flow rate of oxygen to the wearer based on altitude and physiological requirements. The regulator includes a valve for purging the condensation-prone moist gases from the lens area and provides positive pressure in the mask.

Abstract: A mask and harness system for use in providing breathing oxygen and protection from pollutants for the eyes and respiratory system as might be encountered in high altitude aviation environments. In one preferred embodiment, the mask system has a face seal, a soft flexible lens, a pneumatically-actuated harness, and a regulator with microphone to control the flow of oxygen and to facilitate communications in aircraft flight decks and other aircraft compartments. The system is designed for required five-second donning with one hand and because of the flexible lens, is capable of storage in the relatively preferred on crowded flight decks. It is connected to an oxygen source and, optionally, with aircraft communications. The regulator controls the flow rate of oxygen to the wearer based on altitude and physiological requirements. The regulator includes a valve for purging the condensation-prone moist gases from the lens area and provides positive pressure in the mask.

Abstract: An eye protection device is formed of an elongated strip of translucent material. The length of the elongated strip of translucent material is such that it will encircle the wearer's head, with strap-like portions overlapping at the back of a wearer's head and being secured to each other. The elongated strip of translucent material is formed with two enlarged eye protection portions spaced apart by a nose bridging portion, with strap-like portions extend from each of the enlarged eye protection portions. A cushioning material encircles the eye protection area and nose bridging portions, somewhat in the shape of a figure eight. Complementary securing means are applied adjacent the ends of the strap-like portions so as to engage each other at the back of a wearer's head to retain the eye protection device over a wearer's eyes. For the comfort of a user, cushioning pads are provided on the strap-like portions in the regions where the strap-like portions pass behind a users ears.

Abstract: A pair of foldable compact glasses comprises two frames for retraining two lenses therein and each provided with a hinge device at the outer sides thereof, two temples respectively pivoting to the hinge devices, and a bridge device connecting the two frames. The bridge device can be folded about the normal axes of the frames such that the glasses can be subsequently received within a rigid container after folding.

Abstract: The invention concerns goggles, in particular for sports and/or leisure wear, having a side piece, a curved front bar, a visor and a bridge for the nose. The side piece and the visor can be pivoted relative to each other. In the operating position they lie in different planes at an angle to each other and, in the rest position, they lie in planes substantially parallel to each other. The visor is resilient and is connected to the side piece by means of hinges or guides disposed in an eccentric or lateral area of the visor such that, when the side piece pivots towards the visor, the latter is resiliently deformed and is adapted to the shape of the front bar. If non-resilient visors are provided, the bridge connecting them is resilient and deformed resiliently when the side piece is pivoted towards the visors. In this way, the visors are moved into the desired operating position.

Abstract: Protective goggles which comprise a transparent protective member made of a polarizing lens with a polarizing characteristic oriented to reduce glare are disclosed. A transparent anti-fouling member is configured to overlie at least a portion of the transparent protective member. An adhesive is disposed on the transparent anti-fouling member. The adhesive is adapted to allow the transparent anti-fouling member to be adhered to the transparent protective member.

Abstract: Spectacles accommodated in a flat case comprise an auxiliary temple member pivoted to the outer end of upper side of a lens frame and a main temple member pivoted to a free end of the temple member, the temple members being folded generally in the same plane as the lens frame and prepared from a light metal. The main temple member is provided at its outer end with an earpiece prepared from an easily elastically deformable synthetic resin and having an ear-engaging bent portion at the earpiece outer end. The spectacles can be worn by the user with good stability by engaging the bent portion on the ear from above. The case has a small height H.sub.0 less than the bend height H of the bent portion and corresponding to the overall thickness of the lens frame and the auxiliary temple member as folded.

Abstract: A set of goggles comprising a lens holder including a pair of confronting straps having aligned lens apertures therein which receive lens. The straps are coupled together along the bottom, side and outer top confronting edges but are separated at a central, upper passage which is wider than the width of each lens but narrower than twice the width of each lens. Mechanism is provided for detachably coupling the lens holder to headgear, such as a helmet or a bandanna, and includes side bands that are coupled to opposite ends of the straps and extend along the sides of the head of a user. The bands can be detachably coupled to complementally formed fasteners provided on the helmet or bandanna. The side bands include forward portions folded over upon themselves and coupled to the ends of the straps.

Abstract: The invention relates to collapsible spectacles provided with two arms (4) connected to a flat lens frame (2) and which can be folded into a collapsed configuration in which they are coplanar and situated side-by-side with the lens frame (2), one at an upper long side and another at a lower long side of said lens frame (2). Each arm (4) comprises a first segment (5), constrained at a first hinge (6) to a halfway point of a smaller side of the lens frame (2), and being of about half a length of said smaller side, and a second segment (7) hinged to the first segment (5) and having a perpendicular axis to the axis of the first hinge (6).

Abstract: Facial protective wear comprising a lens portion for disposition over each eye of a wearer, a support frame for attaching each lens portion thereto, temple bars coupled hingedly to respective outwardly extending portions of the frame, the temple bars being adapted to provide support on the wearer's ears and a nose support disposed between the lens portions for supporting the facial protective wear on the wearer's nose. Preferably a nose protective portion is disposed between the lens portions. The nose protective portion can take a variety of forms. The frame may be divided into two frame portions, the two frame portions each supporting a respective lens portion, the two frame portions being hingedly coupled together between the two lens portions at, for example, the nose protective portion, so that the facial protective wear can be collapsed for storage.

Abstract: The reading glasses are foldable, the hinge (4) having only a single joint axis (5). The optical part (1) of the eyeglasses is in one piece with the nosepiece (2) and consists of a synthetic material. I.e., frameless eyeglasses whose foldable earpieces (9-11) consist of a metal are obtained. The hinge (4-7) consists of a metal and lies embedded in the nosepiece (2). The latter is provided with recesses (14) in which the folded earpieces (9-11) lie. The eyeglasses can be produced inexpensively and may be folded up with small dimensions.

Abstract: A SCUBA diving mask body is completely comprised of flexible material so that the mask can be folded into a small package. The inventive mask comprises a flexible rubber body which integrally incorporates the mask skirt. A rigid lens for each eye is inserted into a socket in the body. The mask strap is attached to the flexible body by means of two adjustable strap holders.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lightweight headgear mountable protective face shield capable of protecting substantially the entire face of a human wearer from ultraviolet radiation. The face shield comprises an articulated shielding arrangement to be positioned in blocking relationship to the wearer's face. The shielding arrangement comprising a plurality of segments extending across the wearer's face, the ends of which are preferably pivotally connected to hinge plates positioned at either side of the wearer's head. The hinge plates are attached to a securing mechanism which secures the face shield to an article of headgear. In a preferred embodiment, the face shield is detachably secured to the forwardly projecting bill of a baseball style cap by a securing mechanism comprising a pair of jaws between which the bill is secured by clamping.

Abstract: An eye shield having two layers of X-radiation protective material is disclosed. X-radiation initially encounters a metalized thin layer that permits the substantial transmission of accompanying visible light yet partially diffracts, reflects, and refracts the X-radiation to decrease the amount of X-radiation passing through this metalized layer. Beneath the metalized thin layer is a lead layer that allows the passage of limited amounts of visible light yet functions to absorb effectively X-radiation. In combination, these two layers protect the eyes of a wearer from harmful X-radiation while permitting the wearer limited forward vision.

Abstract: Practical, safe and comfortable eye wear for babies and small children. A rigid shatterproof lens portion encased in a padded and pliable frame that is strapped around the baby's head. Specially designed nose and temple pieces are incorporated into the frame to provide support for the frame on the baby's face in the absence of the normally supportive bone structure of adults.

Abstract: Protective eyewear is disclosed which comprises a sheet of transparent synthetic plastics material with means for attaching to the wearer's head with a viewing area of said sheet extending across the wearer's eyes. A protrusion extends along the top edge of the sheet, contacts the wearer's forehead in use and holds the viewing area away from the wearer's eyes. Slits are provided in the sheet to improve ventilation and the plastics material is coated with anti-fogging material to prevent misting-up. The slits also make it possible to use the protective eyewear over spectacles.

Abstract: A detachable mono-glass sports goggles includes a curved rod-like spectacle frame with two bows bilaterally connected thereto; an unitary glass having its top edge inserted into the bottom scoop channel of the spectacle frame; and a nose piece having an inverted V-shaped portion to support the unitary glass and to mount on user's nose, a split pin for insertion through the unitary glass into the spectacle frame to firmly retain the unitary glass therebetween, and a corrugated face portion for touching of fingers to correct the position of the goggles when it is in wear.

Abstract: Protective eye wear is described which is useful as sunglasses, safety glasses, or the like. The product includes a unitary plastic lens piece or shield having a uniform thickness. The side edges of the lens piece are folded rearwardly to form side shields. A brow member is attached to the top edge of the lens piece and extends along the entire length of the lens piece and is perpendicular to the lens piece. Temple members can be attached to the ends of the lens piece or shield. The eye wear product can be made from plastic sheets.

Abstract: The present invention is directed particularly to a headband structure which includes a moisture absorptive member for encircling a human head in embracement with the brow thereof, the head encircling member taking various forms exemplified by a bandanna or an expansible or stretchable element constructed of terrycloth or cheesecloth having elastic means associated therewith. Further comprising the headband structrure of this invention is a preformed thermoplastic film-like eyeglass or vision member which is readily invertible by the wearer from an active line of sight position to an inactive out of line of sight position, or conversely, through the use of means effecting cooperative releasable engagement between the head encircling member and the eyeglass or vision member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a personal sun shield device for attachment directly to the facial area of the wearer. The shield has a primary shield member preferrably positionable immediately above the wearer's line of vision and a lower shield member which extends downward from the primary shield member to provide a slot such that the wearer's line of vision is through the slot between the primary shield member and the lower shield member. The lower shield member can be folded upward to reside in abutting position immediately behind the primary shield member so that the wearer has the option of using or not using the lower shield member. The primary shield member attaches to the face of the wearer by means of suction cups or two-sided tape preferrably in the area of the wearer's temples. This direct attachment allows the wearer to manipulate the primary shield member slightly upward or downward by means of merely raising or lowering his brow.

Abstract: In combination, a frameless optical eye shield and a moisture-absorbent headband. The eye shield is a transparent sheet having one of a pair of loop-and-pile fasteners adhered to the upper margin of its outer surface. The headband has a pocket attached to its inner surface and also the other of said fasteners adhered to the lower margin of its inner surface. The eye shield may be stored in the pocket when it is not in use, and is attached to the headband with the fasteners when it is in use.

Abstract: A headband and eyeglasses combination comprises a headband element which is receivable on the head of a wearer and has an open pocket formed therein, an eyepiece which is receivable in the pocket and a mounting assembly for mounting the eyepiece on the headband element. The eyepiece is mounted on the headband element so that it is alternatively positionable in a retracted first position wherein it is received in the pocket for use of the device as a conventional headband or an operative second position wherein it extends from the headband element for use of the device as a headband and eyeglass combination.

Abstract: A headband construction is convertible for use, in the alternative, as a conventional headband or as a pair of sunglasses or sunshields. The headband construction includes an elongated band having a pair of eye openings therethrough which is receivable in encircling relation on the head of a wearer, a flap which is attached to the band adjacent the eye openings, and a lens piece which is secured on the band covering the eye openings. The flap is alternately positionable in a first position thereof wherein it is received and detachably retained in a wrapped disposition on the band so that it covers the eye openings and the lens piece, or a second position thereof wherein it is retained in a rolled or folded disposition adjacent the band so that it extends longitudinally therealong but does not obstruct the lens piece or the eye openings. The headband can also be worn with the flap in the second position thereof with the lens piece removed to provide a retainer for a pair of conventional eyeglasses.

Abstract: A sport goggle is disclosed which includes a rectangular flexible frame normally disposed in planar relation and bendable to conform to a wearer's head on which the goggle may be secured by flexible straps secured to opposite ends of the frame. The frame supports a removable rectangular lens and has a face engaging cushion spaced from the lens by support pads which define air vents therebetween over which flexible air filters are mounted. The straps are adapted to be folded about and secured to the frame so as to protect the lens during non-use.

Abstract: Eyeglasses convertible into an eyeglass case, including a frame, seats, rotary blocks, upper and lower covers, and hinges. The frame has lenses and a larger nose pad at the center. The seats are provided on both ends of the frame and have upper and lower grooves on one side, with a screw hole disposed intermediate of the upper and lower grooves. The rotary blocks have a projection and can turn about an angle of 180 degrees in the seats. The rotary blocks further have a recess on one side with a through hole for receiving a screw rod, whereby the hinge is pivotally secured in the recess. The hinges are provided at front ends of the upper and lower covers that serve as casings of the eyeglass case or earpieces of the eyeglasses.