Abstract: Implementations of a magnetic eyewear retainer system and method are provided. In some implementations, the magnetic eyewear retainer system comprises eyewear temple magnets and a retainer necklace. In some implementations, the magnetic eyewear retainer system further comprises eyewear that includes the eyewear temple magnets. In some implementations, the magnetic eyewear retainer method comprises attaching the eyewear temple magnets to the temples of eyewear and magnetically connecting the eyewear to the retainer necklace with the eyewear temple magnets to retain the eyewear on a user's person while the eyewear is not being worn on the user's face.

Abstract: A magnetic clipping device for retaining glasses to an article of clothing, comprising a first flexible leg, a first magnetic element embedded within the first flexible leg, a second flexible leg, a second magnetic element embedded within the second flexible leg, a hinge directly coupling the first flexible leg and the second flexible leg, the hinge allowing the first flexible leg and the second flexible leg to bend towards one another, the first and second magnetic elements magnetically attracting the first and second flexible legs, and a first elastic pocket that runs along the longitudinal length of the first outer face, the first elastic pocket having open transverse ends through which a temple of the glasses may be inserted.

Abstract: A pin assembly attachment member with a versatile method of use for support and/or enhancement of apparel. This is an improvement upon conventional attachment hooks designed to attach to a single interchangeable and/or convertible garment. Such conventional hooks have somewhat limited utility. The pin assembly attachment member comprises a solid body comprising of at least one aperture for receiving a formed adjustment loop of straps or apparel, and/or an attachment hook, and comprises of an attachment pin having a distal end for puncturing the fabric of apparel for removably engaging with apparel or combination of a garment and/or a bra or other lingerie. The attachment members can be removably secured to an interior portion adjacent to an upper edge of garment using either the attachment hook or the attachment pin. The attachment hook would be inserted through a loop affixed to the garment. The attachment pin would be inserted through an interior lining of the garment.

Abstract: Charging systems for wearable UV sensing devices. The charging systems include a wearable housing including a UV sensor, a central conductor, and at least one annular conductor extending around the central conductor. The system also includes a charger that has at least first and second conductive contacts, where the first and second contacts are spaced from each other and the central conductor and annular conductor are spaced from each other such that the first and second contacts are aligned with the central conductor and the annular conductor, respectively, when the housing and charger interface.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns eyeglasses with an integrated magnetic clip for removably attaching the eyeglasses to a wearer's clothing, a vehicular sun visor, or other object. The eyeglasses may embody any wearable optics device, such as, prescription glasses, reading glasses, sunglasses, and the like. In some embodiments, the eyeglasses further include a shield element positioned between a magnetic element of the magnetic clip and a wearer's body for reducing or eliminating magnetic field effects on the body of the wearer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a 3D printed eyewear frame having an integrated hinge. Advantageously, the integrated hinge assembly is a crossed spring hinge. Methods of manufacturing a 3D printed eyewear frame are likewise provided.

Abstract: A tether which passes through a hole in the eyeglass frame front or a hole affixed to the eyeglass frame front above either of the two lenses near the frame extension hinge. One end of the tether is held to the eyeglasses by a knot, bead, or protrusion which keeps it from passing through the hole in the eyeglass frame. The other end of the tether is attached to the clothing of the wearer. A gentle and secure removable, reusable, tension actuated tether coupling device for frame front of eyeglasses.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a safety device for a jewelry item. The safety device includes a length of line having a first end and a second end; a first connector, the first connector being a first crimp having a first loop and a first set of crimping jaws, the first loop being fixedly attached to the first end of the length of line; a second connector, the second connector being a second crimp having a second loop and a second set of crimping jaws, the second loop being fixedly attached to the second end of the length of chain; a first elastic band being fixedly attached to the first set of crimping jaws thereby forming a first elastic loop; and a second elastic band, the second elastic band being fixedly attached to the second set of crimping jaws thereby forming a second elastic loop.

Abstract: Disclosed is an eyeglass retention apparatus including a first retention band having disposed at each of a first and second ends a retention device configured to be affixed to an eyeglass temple, and a second retention band having disposed at each of a first and second ends a retention device configured to be affixed to an eyeglass temple. The first and second retention bands are interconnected and the retention devices are together configured to secure a first and second pair of eyeglasses to a user's body.

Abstract: The eye glasses holding clip is a device for the storage of eye glasses. The device is adapted to be attached to, and worn with, eye glasses. When the eye glasses are removed, the eye glasses holding clip allows the user to attach, carry, and store the eye glasses on an article of clothing or other object. The eye glasses holding clip comprises a rectangular tube, a hinge, and a clip.

Abstract: An eyeglass tether attachment system is a device that is used in pairs to attach to the ear-pieces of a pair of glasses that each end of a tether can be securely attached to. In addition, the exterior facing surface of the device can display a picture, sports indicia, or initials. The device has a spool and a cap that snap together and spring-rotate in relation to each other to open a passageway for inserting the eyeglass ear-piece. The cap has an integrally formed ring for attaching to the ends of a tether.

Abstract: An eyeglasses clip includes a first receiving end and a second stabilizing end. The first receiving end can attach to an external anchoring point and receive at least one temple arm of a pair of eyeglasses. The second stabilizing end can be distinct from the first receiving end and can receive the at least one temple arm. Additionally, the eyeglasses clip can receive the at least one temple arm such that the rotational and latitudinal movement of the at least one temple arm is limited.

Abstract: An earpiece-less eyeglass apparatus and retainer-strap attachment mechanism. First and second attachment mechanisms are mounted on each side of a lenticular frame. Each attachment mechanism includes a stemball assembly, a socket housing, and a spring. The stemball assembly includes a shaft, a narrow neck, and a ball. The socket housing includes a primary socket, a secondary socket, and a narrow slot joining the primary and secondary sockets. The spring is mounted within the primary socket and the slot, and is shaped to form a rounded portion within the primary socket and a narrow restriction portion within the slot for receiving, respectively, the ball and the neck of the stemball assembly. The narrow restriction portion locks the ball into the secondary socket without placing stress on the housing when the neck of the stemball assembly is slid through the slot, moving the ball into the secondary socket.

Abstract: A clip is provided for releasably attaching a pair of reading eyeglasses to an electronic device. The clip is attachable to a rear surface of the electronic device. It includes an opening therein configured for receiving the bridge of the eyeglasses to stow the eyeglasses.

Abstract: An eyeglasses clip includes a first receiving end and a second stabilizing end. The first receiving end can attach to an external anchoring point and receive at least one temple arm of a pair of eyeglasses. The second stabilizing end can be distinct from the first receiving end and can receive the at least one temple arm. Additionally, the eyeglasses clip can receive the at least one temple arm such that the rotational and latitudinal movement of the at least one temple arm is limited.

Abstract: Devices are disclosed relating to two separate embodiments. The first device is an apparel with article holding loop attached to a shirt and the second device is an apparel with article holding loop attached to a pocket that is attached to a shirt. A user inserts a left or right temple piece of eyewear through the holding loop. When a user bends over into a horizontal position, the eyewear pivots on the holding loop to enable the eyewear to remain vertical and not fall off.

Abstract: An eyeglass holder for securely retaining a temple piece of an eyeglass therein that prevents accidental loss of the eyeglass during non-use, and further prevents damage thereto is disclosed. The eyeglass holder engages a buttonhole of a shirt for secure retention of the eyeglass, and for secure engagement of the eyeglass holder to prevent loss of the eyeglass holder, such as during extraction of the temple piece.

Abstract: A device or holder for holding a pair of eyeglasses that may be incorporated into a necklace assembly is provided. The holder or device may be connected to a necklace having a first and a second end by a linker, one linker attached to the holder and adapted to attach to a first end of a necklace and one linker attached to the holder and adapted to attach to a second end of a necklace. The first and second end of the necklace may have terminal loops. The necklace assembly may be worn about the neck having a device or holder for holding a temple piece of eyeglasses assembly connected between ends of the necklace. The device or holder for holding a temple piece of eyeglasses includes an eyeglass-holder tube and optionally a first and a second linker.

Abstract: A System for the connection of glasses to a respective restraint strap, in particular to attach the strap to the two temples of spectacles, characterized in that the system comprises:—a first channel (3) suitable to receive said strap (L) or to receive a connecting portion (L?) interposed between said strap (L) and a rod (2) of the glasses (1); said channel (3) being open in a first end (30) in correspondence of an intermediate zone of the rod (2);—fixing means (6) for fixing to the rod (2) of the glasses (1) one end of the strap (L) or one end of said connecting portion (L?).

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is an eyewear holding clip having an inner fold, a curved surface extending from the inner fold and arching outwardly and away from the inner fold in a spiral pattern, and then slightly curving away from the inner fold to make an end. The sweatband of a hat is tucked into the inner fold of the holding clip. The fold has a certain width and then the clip narrows as it extends away from the fold.

Abstract: A holder for eyewear which removably attaches to a standard sun visor within a motor vehicle, comprises a spring clip releasably attachable to the sun visor, further having a decorative vehicle motif enclosure to clamp and secure the eyewear between protective pads. The vehicle motif comprises an upper and lower portion hingedly attached and latched to each other. The holder further comprises enhancements including the capability to broadcast pre-recorded audible sounds or messages, an integral flashlight, and a spray nozzle which propels a stream of a cleansing fluid. The holder may be introduced having different vehicle motif embodiments, such as a big rig, a truck, an automobile, or the like.

Abstract: A device(10) which protects an object such as a pair of eyeglasses (G) from being damaged by accidentally or inadvertently falling out a person's shirt pocket (S) or pants' pocket (P). The device comprises a first clip (12) which grips a portion of the eyeglass' frame such as the sidepiece (E) that fits over an ear. The device further includes a second clip (14) which clips onto the cloth of the pocket. Since the eyeglasses are now clipped to a pocket, they are not, and cannot be, readily dislodged and so will not fall out of the pocket when a person leans or bends over.

Abstract: An eyeglasses holder comprising an arm and a hollow body. The arm is connected to the hollow body through a bridge at the top end of the arm forming a groove between the arm and hollow body. According to one embodiment, a plurality of planar protrusions extends radially from the inner surface of the hollow body toward the center of the hollow body to grip and secure the eyeglasses during transport. An alternative embodiment comprises a magnetic member contained by the hollow body that exerts a magnetic force on a pair of eyeglasses either directly or via an attached metallic strip.

Abstract: A holder clip having a planar body is secured to a temple piece of a pair of eyeglasses to allow a user to suspend and support the eyeglasses from a pocket, lapel, or other location on a garment. The holder clip can be secured by adhesive or flexible gripping fingers that are crimped around the temple piece.

Abstract: A hat connecting sunglass retention clip is provided having a curved inner surface, a spring urged clamp for frictionally impinging to the hat inner sidewall, and a pair of retaining spikes that both impinge against the hat outer sidewall as well as form upper and lower retention walls for securing the eyeglass arms thereto.

Abstract: A fastening arrangement for fastening a flexible element to a rigid element is provided. The fastening arrangement comprising a first closure element and a second closure element, which each consist of a plug part, a housing part and a catch. Each closure element is closed in that the plug part is put together with the housing part in a closing direction until snapping into place in a closed position, so that the plug part and the housing part are held at each other against the closing direction. Each housing part is formed such that by means of a relative movement of the housing part relative to the plug part in an opening direction, which differs from the closing direction, the plug part is pushed out of the catch and the closure element hence can be opened.

Abstract: A hanger assembly is provided for securing a tag to a pair of eyeglasses that has a frame with two temple members connected to two hinged legs. The hanger assembly includes a hanger, a ledge, a support member, a zip-tie and optionally a hook. The ledge extends outwardly from the back side of the hanger and can have one or more apertures. The zip-tie surroundingly engages the ledge and the first temple member to secure the hanger to the eyeglasses. The temple hanger assembly can also include a security device support section and a security device installed therein. The security device can be a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag or electronic article surveillance (EAS) tag.

Abstract: A clip retains eyeglasses to a cap. The clip includes an inner blade, outer blade, and bottom segment connected to the inner and outer blades. The bottom segment separates the inner blade from the outer blade forming a slot, and biases the inner blade towards the outer blade. An arm connected to the outer blade wedgingly retains a temple arm of eyeglasses. A display device is connected to the outer blade where visible to an observer, and provides promotional emblems, logo, picture, photo, colors, team symbol and the like. The display device may be removable and replaceable.

Abstract: A device or holder for holding a pair of eyeglasses that may be incorporated into a necklace assembly is provided. The holder or device may be connected to a necklace having a first and a second end by a linker, one linker attached to the holder and adapted to attach to a first end of a necklace and one linker attached to the holder and adapted to attach to a second end of a necklace. The first and second end of the necklace may have terminal loops. The necklace assembly may be worn about the neck having a device or holder for holding a temple piece of eyeglasses assembly connected between ends of the necklace. The device or holder for holding a temple piece of eyeglasses includes an eyeglass-holder tube and optionally a first and a second linker.

Abstract: An eyeglass retainer that features an elongated flexible segment of linear cylindrical material having a first end and a second end. Each end of the material can be tied into a knot so that each knot forms a loop of the material. Each of the two knots can be slidably adjustable over the length of the material so that each loop can be decreased in diameter to tighten the loop around a temple of a pair of eyeglasses. The small diameter and transparency of the material reduce the visibility of the eyeglass retainer to diminish its contrast with a wearer's clothing.

Abstract: An eyeglasses tether clip including a spring clip, a spring, a customizable base having perforation therein for fitting varying sizes and shapes of eyeglasses arms, and a shrink wrap sleeve for securing the base plate onto the eyeglasses, thereby permitting the eyeglasses to be secured to a person's clothing to reduce damage or loss of the eyeglasses. A pen clip may be substituted for the spring clip and spring to enable a user to carry a pair of eyeglasses in a manner similar to that of carrying a typical pen.

Abstract: An apparatus for one of substantially minimizing damage to and loss of earbuds when not in use. Such apparatus comprises an elongated member formed of a predetermined material and a loop member engageable with a first end of the elongated member for securing such earbud when such loop member is tightened over such earbud thereby securing it thereto. A crimp bead member is disposed intermediate such first end of such elongated member and such loop member, such crimp bead member capable of sliding so as to tighten the loop member and close the loop member over such earbud. A clip member is engageable with a second end of the elongated member for engagement with a preselected object for securing the elongated member having such loop member attached thereto with such earbud disposed therein to such preselected object. There is, further, a clasp member for securing the second end of the elongated member to the clip member.

Abstract: An article carrier has a first member including a top side and a first arch. The first arch optionally is for receiving a first article. The article carrier also has a moveable second member connected to the first member. The second member is moveable from a first position connected to a lateral side of the first member and to a second position where the moveable second member is not connected to the lateral side. The moveable second member may retain a second article on the moveable second member in the second position. The second member may capture a temple bar of a pair of glasses on the second member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a customizable eye glass holder framework, as an accessory confinement device or clothing adornment device, such as a tie bar, scarf clip, tie tack, jacket pin, breast pin or brooch. More specifically, a garment accessory is provided with includes a base, an attachment structure for attaching the base to a garment and a supporting structure connected to the base for supporting one or more of ornamentation, eyewear, and additional supporting structure for supporting eyewear.

Abstract: The invention comprises an eyeglass holder. In one embodiment, the eyeglass holder comprises a toy or doll figure to encourage children to wear and take care of eyeglasses.

Abstract: A holder clip having a planar body is secured to a temple piece of a pair of eyeglasses to allow a user to suspend and support the eyeglasses from a pocket, lapel, or other location on a garment. The holder clip can be secured by adhesive or flexible gripping fingers that are crimped around the temple piece.

Abstract: An eyewear holder for holding magnetically attachable eyewear, said eyewear holder comprising: a substantially rigid holder body; and two magnetic elements mounted to the holder body in a spaced apart relationship relative to each other. The eyewear is removably magnetically attachable to the two magnetic elements.

Abstract: This invention is an eyeglass holder attachable to clothing, office and shop equipment, handbags, luggage, vehicles and personal transportation. Cooperating clip arms of three designs—straight, rounded and comb shape—close on or around the desired attach object. A closing clasp at the end of the clip provides additional fastening for holding the clip in position around an object such as a strap or belt.

Abstract: A holder is disclosed for removably attaching an eyeglass with temple bars to a garment having a button hole. The holder comprises an elongated flexible member having first and second ends respectively secured to first and second coupling members. The first coupling member is configured and dimensioned for insertion through the button hole and into a mechanically engaged position in contact with an interior surface of the garment, with the flexible member projecting downwardly from the button hole along an exterior surface of the garment. The second coupling member is configured and dimensioned for detachable connection to a temple bar of the eyeglass, with the eyeglass thus being suspended by the flexible member at the exterior surface of the garment.

Abstract: A device for coupling spectacles to an edge of a laminar sheet; such as a pocket or hem of a garment, or via an attachment means to a surface, particularly an upholsetered surface, or a fabric. The device comprises a front portion coupled to a rear portion at a fold and a retainer for connecting the spectacles to the device, wherein the device further comprises a magnetic fastening system for attaching the device to the laminar sheet, and may further comprise an attachment means, such as the hook portion of a hook-and-loop fastening for attaching the device to a surface.

Abstract: A device for coupling spectacles to an edge of a laminar sheet; the device comprising a front portion coupled to a rear portion at a fold and a retainer for connecting the spectacles to the device, wherein the device further comprises a magnetic fastening system for attaching the device to the laminar sheet.

Abstract: A headset cord holder comprises a body and a first groove built into the body configured to receive and releasably hold a headset cord. In some embodiments, the first groove has a diameter less than or equal to approximately 2 mm. In further embodiments, the body is integrally formed within the closure mechanism. In some embodiments the body comprises one or more of glass, wood and metal. In some embodiments, the body comprises one or more of stamped metal and molded metal. In further embodiments, the body comprises molded plastic. In some embodiments, the body comprises one or more additional grooves configured to receive and releasably secure the headset cord.

Abstract: A system, method and device for comfortably, safely and securely holding eyeglasses close to and on the person, when not in use, is disclosed. In some embodiments, the device comprises an adjustable band member to comfortably fit around any persons arm or leg and an eyeglass holding member adjustably coupled to the top of the band member such that an eyeglass can securely, and safely be held between the band member and the eyeglass holding member.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an eyeglass holder arranged to be worn on ones' clothing and includes a cylindrical or rectangular base containing a semicircular ring fixedly attached, through which a smaller loop is threaded, and, through such smaller loop a larger ring is threaded, said larger ring being able to attach to the temple bar of a pair of eyeglasses. The free rotation of the rings through each other and through the semicircular loop fixed to the base member allow for the eyeglasses to lie flat against a user's garment, employing a buttonhole on said garment, and thus be safely and reversibly attached to said garment.

Abstract: A clip holder for eyeglasses, comprising a holding assembly comprising a wall. Protruding from the wall are first and second lateral walls having a ridge. Extending from the first and second lateral walls and the ridge is a retaining wall having a front wall. The retaining wall and the front wall merge together and terminate at a top wall. The holding assembly further comprises a bracket that extends from the wall. The ridge and the retaining wall have a cooperative shape and dimension to securely suspend eyeglasses. A swivel assembly comprises a hinge and a base wall. A clip assembly has a base wall and a concave wall. The clip assembly is mounted onto the bushing. The clip assembly is mounted onto a car visor, whereby a sufficient force is placed onto the clip assembly to cause the car visor to squeeze in between the ledge and a base wall.

Abstract: A combination logo pin holder and eyeglasses holder has a generally elliptical body portion that has a plurality of outwardly extending projections upon its perimeter. The projections have downwardly extending portions, and the body portion has an elongated slot in its middle with fastener openings at either end of the slot. A base portion extends outwardly from the bottom of the body portion and has elongated grooves therein. An eyeglass frame member is then inserted within the grooves so the hinge of an eyeglass frame rests upon the base portion at the body portion.

Abstract: A glass holder device for treatment of optical glasses (4, 4?) or other substrates horizontally supports an elongated bar (1) with evenly spaced notches (10) on a frame and suspends glass holder grips (2) in parallel side-by-side vertical relation. The glass holder grip (2) comprises an axially elongated rod (20), that forms the body of the grip, and holding means (3, 31, 31?) connected to the grip body (20) for clutching the outer periphery (40, 40?) of the optical glass (4, 4?) and holding the glass generally parallel with the lower end portion of and adjacent to a stop (36) bent outwardly from the body (20) for supporting the glass. The upper end portion of the rod (20) includes hanging means (21, 22, 25) for removably connecting the grip to the bar (1) and locking means (11, 23, 12, 25) for preventing free rotation of the grip (2) around the bar (1).

Abstract: An apparatus for securely displaying a pair of eyeglasses comprising a mounting member adapted to be securely attached to a display fixture, a base member coupled to the mounting member having a first end and a second end, and, a cap member having a first end and a second end. The base member and the cap member are pivotally coupled together near the first ends thereof such that the apparatus is moveable between an open configuration wherein the second ends of the cap member and the base member are spaced apart from each other and a closed configuration wherein the second ends of the cap member and the base member are in close proximity to each other. The second ends of the cap member and the base member have corresponding releasably locking features thereon configured to releasably lock the apparatus in the closed configuration.

Abstract: This invention is an eyeglass holder attachable to clothing, office and shop equipment, handbags, luggage, vehicles and personal transportation. Cooperating clip arms of three designs—straight, rounded and comb shape—close on or around the desired attach object. Alternately, a magnet can attach the eyeglass holder to a ferrous metallic surface, or an adhesive strip to a surface accepting such strips. A solid rigid loop integral with a clip arm suspends the eyeglasses by one of the temple pieces. With straight and rounded clip arms, a movable slider partition can be placed in the loop for a firmer grip on the temple piece. In addition, a metallic or plastic ornament can be placed next to the loop on a clip arm. This eyeglass holder stores and releases eyeglasses safely and speedily, and can be firmly attached to a variety of objects in an optimal way. It is portable, straightforward to use and attractive.

Abstract: An eyeglass holder for securely retaining a temple piece of an eyeglass therein that prevents accidental loss of the eyeglass during non-use, and further prevents damage thereto is disclosed. The eyeglass holder engages a buttonhole of a shirt for secure retention of the eyeglass, and for secure engagement of the eyeglass holder to prevent loss of the eyeglass holder, such as during extraction of the temple piece.