Abstract: The present invention includes an apparatus and a method for retaining eyeglasses on a remote panel with a holding element positioned on the remote panel and a temple element positioned on the eyeglasses.

Abstract: An electrical contact element is disclosed. The electrical contact element includes a contact surface of an electrically conductive contact body having a plurality of coated regions with a first coating and a plurality of uncoated regions without the first coating, the coated regions and uncoated regions arranged in an alternating manner in a variation direction along the contact surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lockable eyewear display system. Embodiments of the system include a frame holder on which the eyewear is placed, a locking mechanism that secures the eyewear to the holder, and a key that enables a user to holder unlock and to remove the eyewear from the holder. In one embodiment, frame holder includes an articulating joint allowing at least a portion of the holder and eyewear to be swiveled. The frame holder is removably attachable to a display rod of the system configured to hold a plurality of frame holders. The display rod includes a lock in one embodiment to prevent removal of the frame holders from the rod without use of a specially configured access key. The display rod is mountable to a surface of a fixture or display object such as a rack or furniture.

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: The present invention provides a lockable eyewear display system. Embodiments of the system include a frame holder on which the eyewear is placed, a locking mechanism that secures the eyewear to the holder, and a key that enables a user to holder unlock and to remove the eyewear from the holder. In one embodiment, frame holder includes an articulating joint allowing at least a portion of the holder and eyewear to be swiveled. The frame holder is removably attachable to a display rod of the system configured to hold a plurality of frame holders. The display rod includes a lock in one embodiment to prevent removal of the frame holders from the rod without use of a specially configured access key. The display rod is mountable to a surface of a fixture or display object such as a rack or furniture.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lockable eyewear display system. Embodiments of the system include a frame holder on which the eyewear is placed, a locking mechanism that secures the eyewear to the holder, and a key that enables a user to holder unlock and to remove the eyewear from the holder. In one embodiment, frame holder includes an articulating joint allowing at least a portion of the holder and eyewear to be swiveled. The frame holder is removably attachable to a display rod of the system configured to hold a plurality of frame holders. The display rod includes a lock in one embodiment to prevent removal of the frame holders from the rod without use of a specially configured access key. The display rod is mountable to a surface of a fixture or display object such as a rack or furniture.

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 hanger system for glasses includes glasses, a carrier, and a hanger. The glasses include a frame, lenses, hinges, and temple arms. The hanger includes a main body having a top portion for attachment to a hook and a lower portion for securing the carrier. A support is cantilevered from the main body. A first end of the support is integral to the top portion and extends out a distance of at least the depth the glasses, the second end has a hinged tab and has an aperture to receive one of the pair of temple arms. The glasses are supported where front of the frame is oriented toward the main body and the temple arms are oriented away from main body. The hinged tab provides for opening of the temple arms to allow a user to try on the glasses while the glasses remain attached to the hanger.

Abstract: Assembly that displays eyewear in a horizontal manner and allows for adjustment of display positions.

Abstract: A device is provided for presenting eyeglasses, comprising a base body and comprising a plurality of accommodating devices carried by the base body and serving for accommodating a respective pair of eyeglasses in secured fashion, wherein each accommodating device comprises at least one supporting part for placing the eyeglasses thereon and a securing part for securing the mounted eyeglasses against removal, and wherein the securing parts can be brought jointly from a locking position, which secures the eyeglasses, into a removal position, which releases the eyeglasses.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lockable eyewear display system. One embodiment of the system includes a support frame on which the eyewear is placed, a lock that secures the eyewear to the frame, and a key that removes the lock from the frame. The device may further include an anchor connected to the frame that anchors the frame to a fixture or display object such as a rack or furniture. In another embodiment, the eyewear display device includes an articulating joint allowing at least a portion of the support frame to be swiveled.

Abstract: An eyeglass retainer for handle bars, including two spring-loaded pivot arms, attached to the handlebars with the pivot ends toward the stem, such that the pivot arms retail the temple pieces of the sunglasses with the temple pieces extending below the handlebars and the nosepiece of the glasses resting on the stem or stem connecting piece.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lockable eyewear display system. One embodiment of the system includes a support frame on which the eyewear is placed, a lock that secures the eyewear to the frame, and a key that removes the lock from the frame. The device may further include an anchor connected to the frame that anchors the frame to a fixture or display object such as a rack or furniture. In another embodiment, the eyewear display device includes an articulating joint allowing at least a portion of the support frame to be swiveled.

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: An eyewear point-of-sale assembly for reading glasses, sunglasses or the like packaged with a carrying case such that a consumer may try on the eyewear without removing the eyewear from the packaging and without separating the carrying case from the eyewear. In one embodiment the packaging is formed from a planar template having a display panel that engages a conventional hanging-type display, a middle panel hingedly attached to the display panel, and defining a tab that engages an upper end of the case, and a lower panel that wraps around a bottom end of the case. The middle panel includes a lower portion that wraps around one temple portion of the eyewear. In another embodiment the packaging is formed from a planar template including a display panel, and a main panel that wraps about the case, and includes means for retaining one temple portion of the eyewear.

Abstract: In various embodiments, an eyeglass storage apparatus includes a cavity for containing the eyeglasses, a support member for securing the eyeglasses in the cavity, a sealing member or lid pivotally coupled to an edge of the cavity for sealing the cavity, a fastening means for selectively maintaining or relinquishing the cavity seal, a mounting surface disposed on the outer surface of the cavity for securing the storage apparatus to a proximate structure (e.g., a wall, the underside of a cabinet, a workplace cubicle, a desk, etc.) and a quick connect-disconnect means on the mounting surface for easy adjoinment to and removal of the storage apparatus from the proximate structure.

Abstract: There is disclosed a holder for eyewear which supports the eyewear for quick, easy, one-handed access by a user. A first jaw member is mounted on a base and a second jaw member is positioned a distance away from the first jaw member. A pair of glasses is inserted between the jaw members and adjusted to be releasably retained between the jaw members. Preferably, one of the jaw members is adjustable to permit a user to change the separation of the jaw members so as to accommodate a large variation of sizes of eyewear.

Abstract: A hanger system for holding glasses and a case includes a hanger made from a thin web. A flexible strip is connected to the main body of the web at a hinge point where the strip flexes away from the body. The strip is connected to an arm of the glasses with a fastener, such as a tie wrap. A portion of the body slidably engages the case, wherein the body is located substantially inside the case and the flexible strip is flexed away from the body at the hinge point and located outside the case. An upper edge of the case is located at the hinge point such that the body is inside and the strip is outside the case. The pair of arms opens to accommodate a user trying on the glasses with the case attached.

Abstract: The eyeglass holder apparatus provides a softly lined open-topped container for eyeglass storage. A pair of rods and a base with selectively employed adhesive supports the container. The rods are joined by a ratchet hinge that allows angular positioning of the first rod and container with regard to the second rod and the base, thereby providing further user convenience. Additionally, three pouches are affixed to the container and provide removable storage for moist towlettes, and various parts and tools used to maintain and repair glasses.

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 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: A hanger system for holding glasses and a case includes a hanger of a thin web having a main body having top, bottom and two side edges and a top aperture for receiving a hook. A flexible strip is connected to the main body at a hinge point where the strip flexes away from the main body. The strip is connected to an arm of the glasses. A portion of the main body slidably engages the case, wherein the main body is located substantially inside the case and the flexible strip is flexed away from the main body at the hinge point and located outside the case. An upper edge of the case is located at the hinge point such that the main body is inside and the strip is outside the case. The pair of arms opens to accommodate a user trying on the glasses with the case attached.

Abstract: A portable securement system for docking eyewear to a user's garment for temporary safekeeping. Hidden in use, the system docking device is a pendant construction to be mounted on button threads behind a garment placard. There it is anchored while a magnet secured at the device's lower portion secures eyewear for easy retrieval. The docking device includes an opening at its central portion to be placed over the button, with a narrowed portion engaging the threads and serving as an anchoring trap to hold the device in place. As an alternative, a wire-like segment defines the device's central opening and terminates at opposed ends at an upper portion of the device to form a releasable clip employed to anchor the device to the garment inner seam. Eyewear is provided an appliance in the form of a flexible tube including a magnetic element to be fitted over a temple bar.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a magnetic eyeglasses holder that includes a support and a magnet. The support includes an upright member and a base. The magnet allows for attractive magnetic communication with at least one temple bar of an eyeglasses such that when folded the eyeglasses are held in place on the holder. The magnet can be positioned at least partially within at least one recess in the upright member or on the surface of the upright member. The magnet can be fixed or removably positioned in at least one recess and/or the surface of the upright member.

Abstract: A device is provided for presenting eyeglasses, comprising a base body and comprising a plurality of accommodating devices carried by the base body and serving for accommodating a respective pair of eyeglasses in secured fashion, wherein each accommodating device comprises at least one supporting part for placing the eyeglasses thereon and a securing part for securing the mounted eyeglasses against removal, and wherein the securing parts can be brought jointly from a locking position, which secures the eyeglasses, into a removal position, which releases the eyeglasses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to eyeglasses and containers for securing eyeglasses. In particular, the present invention relates to a device comprising an eyeglasses segment attached to an eyeglasses container, and related systems and kits.

Abstract: An eyeglasses clamping device includes: a first casing half; a second casing half pivoted to the first casing half and pivotable relative to the first casing half between first and second angular positions, the first and second casing halves defining an inner space therebetween when the second casing half is disposed at the first angular position; and a resilient member secured to the first casing half and having a free end portion that extends into the inner space and that is spaced apart from the first and second casing halves in such a manner to permit the free end portion to urge temples of aneyeglasses, whichare adaptedtobe disposed between the free end portion and the second casing half, against the second casing half when the second casing half is disposed at the first angular position.

Abstract: A fastening mechanism for fastening eyewear, such as spectacles or clip-on lenses, to clothing has a first and second clips pivotally connected by a pivot. The first clip has jaws is for gripping the eyewear on extremities of pivotally connected respective first and second jaws thereof. The second clip has jaws is for gripping the clothing on extremities of pivotally connected respective first and second jaws thereof. The pivot connects the first lever of the first clip to one of the levers of the second clip, and is situated generally longitudinally opposite the extremities of the first clip, thereby permitting the clips to be freely pivoted relative one another by gravity to suspend the jaws of the first clip, and thereby the eyewear, below the pivot. The jaws of the first clip have cushions which abuttingly contact the eyewear when gripped by the jaws of the first clip.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a magnetic eyeglasses holder that includes a spring clip formed from wire and configured for attaching to an object. A base is attached to the clip in which the base has a least one magnet. The magnet allows for attractive magnetic communication with each temple bar of an eyeglasses such that when folded the eyeglasses are held in place on the holder. The magnet can be partially positioned within at least one recess in the base and the magnet can be fixed in the recess or rotate within the recess.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a unique and novel display device for attaching an auxiliary lens assembly to a primary lens assembly. A display mount is disclosed that allows auxiliary eyewear to be displayed along with the primary eyewear to which it combines. The primary lens assembly can be supported in a conventional manner in an existing display rack. The auxiliary eyewear display mount is attachable to the bridge portion of the primary lens assembly with a hand-operated clamp. An arm extends from the clamp to an auxiliary cradle that supports the auxiliary lens assembly.

Abstract: A clamping device includes elongated first and second butt housings that are connected pivotally to each other and that have free ends, which are locked relative to each other by a releasable locking unit. Two aligned first large notches in two side walls of the first butt housing and two aligned second large notches in two side walls of the second butt housing constitute a confining hole unit that is adapted to permit extension of an article. Elastic first and second pressing elements are disposed respectively within the first and second butt housings, and are adapted to clamp the article therebetween.

Abstract: A clamping device includes elongated first and second butt housings that are connected pivotally to each other and that have free ends, which are locked relative to each other by a releasable locking unit. Two aligned first large notches in two side walls of the first butt housing and two aligned second large notches in two side walls of the second butt housing constitute a confining hole unit that is adapted to permit extension of an article. Elastic first and second pressing elements are disposed respectively within the first and second butt housings, and are adapted to clamp the article therebetween.

Abstract: An eyeglass frame holder for holding and displaying eyeglasses of different size and thickness. The eyeglass frame holder has one or more vertical posts to which one or more supporting members are for supporting an eyeglass frame having two glass retaining portions joined by a bridge portion. A pair of retaining pins are symmetrically mounted onto each of the supporting members at a short distance from the vertical post to which the supporting member is attached. Each supporting member is connected to the vertical post in such a way so as to project horizontally from it. Each supporting member is also shaped and sized to fit into and support the bridge portion of the eyeglass frame. The pair of retaining pins extend coaxially in an horizontal direction perpendicular to the vertical post so as to come into contact and hold the glass retaining portions on both sides of the bridge portion below the same where the eyeglass frame is positioned onto the supporting member.

Abstract: Eyewear assembly for mounting eyewear to facial apparatus which includes a spectacle body, mounting means for holding the spectacle body in a mounted position on the facial apparatus, the mounting means including resilient members adapted to co-operate with a mounting element to hold the spectacle body in the mounted position.

Abstract: An eyeglasses holder that includes a frame and a displaceable holding member. The frame may be integrally formed from a single piece of flexible, resilient material such as plastic or metal. The frame includes a base section and a holding section. These sections are connected to one another at a first pair of their ends while a second end of one of the sections is separated the section to form an entrance. The sections define between them a receiving space that is opened at opposite sides. In one embodiment, the entrance is normally sufficiently closed to bar the crossed temple bars or arms of a pair of eyeglasses. The resiliency of the frame allows the entrance to be enlarged sufficiently to allow the arms to pass through the entrance and into the receiving space, and to later pass outwardly through the entrance.

Abstract: A buckle includes a body having a pressing portion, a clamping portion, and a bendable connecting portion between the pressing portion and the clamping portion. The pressing portion includes two sidewalls and a post fixed between the sidewalls. The clamping portion includes a clamping hole. The connecting portion is mounted around a mounting peg of a main body of a pair of swimming/diving goggles. An end of a head strap of the pair of swimming/diving goggles extends into the body, winds around the post, and extends out of the body. The end of the head strap is pullable to obtain a desired tightness, exerting a force to the post to press against retaining edges on two lateral sides delimiting the clamping hole, thereby reliably positioning the head strap in place. The pressing portion is manually movable to disengage the post from the retaining edges, allowing loosening of the head strap.

Abstract: The clip includes spaced hollow members each defining a channel adapted to receive the temple piece of an eyeglass frame. It also includes first and second inclined elements to support the bridge of the eyeglasses. A rod is engaged between the members. The rod may be provided with a stand for display on a surface or may be used with brackets attached to a flat or slotted wall.

Abstract: The holder is an elastomeric body of revolution having a suction cup portion and a knob portion joined by a neck portion such that there is a circumferential groove between the suction cup and knob portions. In use, the suction cup portion holds the holder onto a non-porous surface and eyeglasses can be held in the groove.

Abstract: A desktop organizer that is made from a wire frame. The wire frame is shaped to hold a pair of eyeglasses, a container for holding paperclips and thumb tacks and at least two other containers for holding elongated objects such as pens, pencils, emery boards and scissors. There is also a holder for business cards and a holder for a picture frame formed from this wire frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for holding articles such as eyeglasses. This device includes a wire frame that contains three functional sections. The first section is a paper holding section, the second section is a snap on section for a visor and the third section is a clip on section for clipping eyeglasses onto the frame. The three functional sections of this device each contain a set of compression points, wherein all of these compression points are narrowed regions formed by two opposing inside faces of the wire frame or clip. The first set of compression points are disposed on an inside region of the first functional section. The second set of compression points are disposed on the second functional section. The wire frames are bent together so that informational papers can be slid therein. Because the device contains these compression points, this device can lock onto both the item that this device is secured to, and the article that secures to the device.

Abstract: An eyeglass holder and desk frame which provides an area to hold eyeglasses as well as hollow tubes to store pens, a storage cup, and a frame to hold pictures. More specifically, the eyeglass holder and desk organizer provides a hook and frame on which to place an eyeglass as well as clear plastic sections held within the wire frame in which to place pictures. There is also a slot, attached to the base, wherein the slot is designed to hold a series of business cards within the slot.

Abstract: Knockdown glasses show rack including several connecting blocks which are stacked and connected with each other by insertion. The top face of each connecting block is formed with several insertion bosses at equal intervals. The middle of front side of the connecting block is formed with an arch insertion channel with a certain depth. The upper sides of two lateral walls of the insertion channel are formed with arch sockets with an elliptic cross-section. The bottom of the connecting block is formed with a central insertion slot. The connecting blocks can be easily and freely assembled to achieve various patterns of the glasses show rack with more live and beautiful appearance.

Abstract: The invention relates to an eyeglass holder and desk organizer. Specifically, the present invention provides a wire frame which provides an area to hold eyeglasses as well as hollow tubes to store pens, a storage cup and a frame to hold pictures. More specifically, the eyeglass holder and desk organizer provides a hook and frame on which to place eyeglasses as well as clear plastic sections held within the wire frame in which to place pictures. There is also a slot, attached to the base, wherein the slot is designed to hold a series of business cards within the slot.

Abstract: A tray adapted to support eyeglasses comprising a flat base, a lip projecting upwardly at the front of the base and a flange projecting upwardly at the rear of the base. The lip and flange are angled outwardly from the base. A vertically-extending bar is positioned in the middle of the base and extends from the rear flange to the front lip. The bottom of the bar is horizontal and is secured to the base. The ends of the bar project at the same angles as the lip and flange. A plurality of spaced trays can be secured to a rack, for holding eyeglasses for display and vending. The base of the tray projects at an acute angle relative to the wall of the rack on which it is mounted. Eyeglasses placed on the tray will automatically slide to the rear of the tray, under the force of gravity caused by the angle of inclination of the tray.

Abstract: An eyewear holding device including a suction cup adapted for engaging a selected surface within an automobile. The suction cup has a post extending rearwardly from a rear surface thereof. An eyewear support is secured to a free end of the post of the suction cup. The eyewear support includes an arcuate support portion dimensioned for supporting a pair of rims with connected nose piece thereon. An eyewear arms support is provided that is adapted for supporting a pair of arms of the eyewear when positioned on the eyewear support. The arms support has a plate extending downwardly from the arcuate support portion in an angular orientation. The plate has an upwardly turned lower portion for receiving ear pieces of the pair of arms thereon.

Abstract: A freestanding holder for eyeglasses or sunglasses having one or more slots cut in the exterior surface of any geometric shape. The slots are sized to receive the earpieces of a pair of eyeglasses. In one embodiment, the holder is formed of a base and a central post. The slot is formed between the base and post. The angled or curved slots mimic the angle of the partially folded glasses. When the user places the earpieces within the slots, the eyeglasses are held upright or in a cantilevered manner.

Abstract: A carrier for sunglasses for use with a bicycle having a handle-bar includes a holder and a connector. The connector includes a tubular member with a longitudinal gap forming a first portion thereof, a band and a tab. The band forms a second portion thereof, has a plurality of teeth and is attached to a first peripheral edge of the gap at one end. The tab has a slot and is attached to a second peripheral edge of the gap. The holder includes a basket which has an open top and an open bottom and a tongue which has a soft rubber, semi-rod shape shim. The tongue is resiliently and pivotally coupled to the basket. A pair of sunglasses which has a frame and a pair of wands with one of the wands is inserted into the open top of the basket and passing through the open bottom thereof and whereby the tongue resiliently presses the soft rubber, semi-rod shape shim against the wand thereby holding it in place.

Abstract: A spectacle frame which has two sides each of which includes a stud connected thereto by a hinge. The spectacle frame has a magnetic element which allows the spectacle frame to be fixed on a support. This magnetic element has at least one magnet connected to at least one of the two sides of the spectacle frame. The magnet can be either molded into the frame or affixed within a hole in at least one of the sides.

Abstract: An eyeglass holder adapted to be mounted on vertical surfaces such as automobile dashboards. Having a nose-shaped piece, the nose-shaped piece having a rearwardly sloped bridge, which engages and supports an eyeglass bridge, a nostril-shaped lower portion and a back. It also has an eyeglass temple-supporting horizontally positioned mount, attached to the back of the nostril-shapes lower portion. Fasteners are associated with the mount for attaching to a substantially vertical surface. The eyeglass holder may be either solid or hollow in construction. The mount of the eyeglass holder may be rectangular. Then the mount has a front, top and back, the back having a width greater than the width of the nose-shaped piece. The sloped bridge may either be saddle-shaped, cut off to a blunt end or both. The nose-shaped piece may be cut off. Additionally, the eyeglass holder acts as a shock absorber against turbulent motion and accidental striking.