Abstract: A slip-resistant eyewear system comprising an angular adjustment screw configured to couple to a first hinge of an eyewear frame such that an angle of the eyewear frame is adjustable relative to a first bow and a unitary eyewear retainer comprising a first end configured to couple to the first bow and a second end configured to couple to a second bow such that a tension is maintained on the unitary eyewear retainer when the unitary eyewear retainer extends around a back of a head of a user.

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: A headset includes a housing, an optical assembly disposed in the housing, and an adjustment assembly coupling the optical assembly to the housing. The optical assembly includes a first lens and a second lens spaced from the first lens by a first distance. The adjustment assembly includes an interpupillary distance adjustment mechanism and an eye relief distance adjustment mechanism. The interpupillary distance adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust the first distance between the first lens and the second lens along a first axis. The eye relief distance adjustment mechanism configured to adjust the optical assembly a second distance along a second axis orthogonal to the first axis.

Abstract: A hinge is provided. The hinge includes a first connection element, a second connection element, a first elastic element, and a second elastic element. The second connection element is connected to the first connection element. The first elastic element is connected to the first connection element. The second elastic element is connected to the first elastic element. The first elastic element drives the second elastic element to rotate relative to the second connection element. The first elastic element is rotatable between a first limit position and a second limit position. When the first elastic element is in the first limit position, the second elastic element is compressed.

Abstract: A headset includes a housing, an optical assembly disposed in the housing, and an adjustment assembly coupling the optical assembly to the housing. The optical assembly includes a first lens and a second lens spaced from the first lens by a first distance. The adjustment assembly includes an interpupillary distance adjustment mechanism and an eye relief distance adjustment mechanism. The interpupillary distance adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust the first distance between the first lens and the second lens along a first axis. The eye relief distance adjustment mechanism configured to adjust the optical assembly a second distance along a second axis orthogonal to the first axis.

Abstract: A set of augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) glasses are disclosed. The glasses comprise a fiber reinforced structure. The fiber reinforced structure includes a continuous fiber component. The fiber reinforced structure also includes a thermoplastic material injection molded over the continuous fiber component, wherein the thermoplastic material surrounds the continuous fiber component. The glasses also comprise electronics that are coupled to the fiber reinforced structure, wherein the electronics are configured to facilitate presentment of imagery onto a lens of the glasses.

Abstract: An oxygen delivery apparatus wearable by user includes a frame including nose pads connected to a bridge portion, an oxygen inlet defined by one of the nose pads, an oxygen inlet defined by the frame, and a hollow channel contained by the frame. The oxygen inlet and oxygen outlet are in fluid communication via the hollow channel. The frame can be formed as a monolithic structure using additive manufacturing. A nasal prong can be connected to the oxygen outlet such that a prong outlet of the prong is in fluid communication with the hollow channel. The prong outlet is positioned within a nostril of the user during use of the apparatus. A method of fabricating the frame includes obtaining measurement information for at least one of a head feature or facial characteristic of the user and generating a digital model of the oxygen delivery apparatus using the measurement information.

Abstract: The invention is directed to eyeglass frames that are mounted and maintained on a user's temple area, providing added comfort and stability. The frames include a pair of rims for enclosing a pair of lenses. The rims are connected to each other via a bridge that can also include a nosepiece for resting the frames on the bridge of the user's nose. The rims further connect to a pair of arms that extend on either side of the user's head with temple pads comfortably retaining the frames on the user. In some embodiments, the frames can further include earpieces that extend behind the user's ears. Advantageously, the disclosed frames can securely and comfortably be worn by the user.

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel rimless glasses which include a left temple, a left end piece, a left lens, a nose mid-bridge, a right lens, a right end piece and a right temple. A first lens fixing device is disposed between the left end piece and a left end of the left lens. A second lens fixing device is disposed between a right end of the left lens and a left end of the nose mid-bridge. A third lens fixing device is disposed between a right end of the nose mid-bridge and a left end of the right lens. A fourth lens fixing device is disposed between a right end of the right lens and the right end piece. The rimless glasses have a reasonable simple structure design, a reliable connection, not easy looseness, ease of assembly and disassembly, convenient maintenance, and achieves a reinforcement effect on the lenses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic device. More particularly, the present invention relates to an electronic device used in virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), etc. Disclosed herein is an electronic device which includes: a frame including at least one opening and worn on a human body of a user; a control unit fixed to the frame and generating an image; and a display unit fixed to the opening of the frame and showing the image to the user, in which the frame includes a front frame including the at least one opening and first and second side frames which extend in a first direction crossing the front frame at both ends of the front frame and are parallel to each other, and at least one of a first length of each of the first and second side frames and a first interval between the first side frame and the second side frame is adjustable.

Abstract: An exemplary behind-the-ear (“BTE”) hearing device has a side specific structure and includes a housing comprising: a proximal portion configured to be positioned towards an upper part of an ear of a recipient, the proximal portion having a curved shape configured to curve within a first reference plane such that the proximal portion is configured to follow a median shape of the ear when the BTE hearing device is worn by the recipient; and a distal portion configured to extend behind the ear when the BTE hearing device is worn by the recipient, the distal portion configured to extend within a second reference plane that intersects the first reference plane at an angle such that the distal portion is bent with respect to the proximal portion and is configured to extend toward a skull of the recipient when the BTE hearing device is worn by the recipient.

Abstract: Eyewear includes a pair of eyeglass frames and lenses. Portions of the frame have an interior void filled with a cooling medium. Regions of the frame intended for skin contact further comprise a thermally conductive material while regions of the frame opposite the thermally conductive material further comprise an insulative material.

Abstract: A device for attaching parts of a spectacles frame to one another includes a first attachment element connectable to a first component part of the frame to be plugged into a second attachment element connectable to a second component part of the frame. A locking pin is active between the first and the second attachment element, in a removable manner, transverse to the plugging direction, so as to attach the first and the second component parts of the frame to one another. The first attachment element includes a pair of limbs constructed equidirectionally and at a distance from a common base, while the second attachment element includes a seat that can hold the pair of limbs in the axial plugging direction between opposing internal walls of the seat, the seat being intersected transverse to the plugging direction by an opening in which the locking pin is rotatably held.

Abstract: A wearable device includes a casing member, a lifting assembly, an elastic element, and a pressing member. The casing member has a supporting portion. The lifting assembly is housed in the casing member and is liftable above the casing member. The elastic element is connected to the casing member and the lifting assembly. The pressing member faces toward the supporting portion. The pressing member is movably connected to the lifting assembly and is configured to move along with the lifting assembly, whereby the temple is capable of being clamped between the pressing member and the supporting portion.

Abstract: A hearing protection device is provided including a sound attenuating element and a stem extending from the sound attenuating element, wherein the stem comprises multiple curved segments.

Abstract: An eye glass retention system that includes an eyeglass frame comprising a lens frame and first and second temple arms attached at a proximal end to the lens frame at opposing ends of the lens frame. At least one of the first and second temple arms has a temple arm cavity extending lengthwise of at least a portion of the at least one temple arm with a distal opening proximate a distal end of the at least one temple arm. A central post resides within the temple arm cavity extending axially of the temple arm cavity with a space surrounding the central post between the central post and an interior wall of the temple arm cavity. A retention band has a first and a second end. At least one of the first and second ends has an opening into a retention band cavity defined by a retention band sidewall extending lengthwise of at least a portion of the retention band.

Abstract: A visor mountable eye wear. The eyewear includes a clip for mounting onto a visor or brim of a headgear, such as a cap. The eyewear has articulating support arms to permit the eyewear to be attached to the visor of a cap and worn over the eyes of the wearer. The eyewear may be readily elevated to be repositioned atop the visor of the cap. At least one lens is carried by a frame assembly. The frame assembly may include a left and a right frame segment releasably joined by a magnet carried in a corresponding left and right bridge members.

Abstract: The technology described in this document can be embodied in a method for verifying an authenticated state of a device. In one aspect, the method includes capturing, during a primary authentication process, first auxiliary user identifying information for short-term authentication verification of the subject. The first auxiliary user identifying information includes first eyebrow biometric information for the subject and first eyeglass frame information for the subject. A short-term authentication verification process is performed to verify identify of the subject. In response to determining that a match score that indicates a degree of match between the first auxiliary user identifying information and captured second auxiliary user identifying information meets or exceeds a predetermined threshold, an authenticated state for the subject is verified. In response to determining that the match score does not meet or exceed the predetermined threshold, the authenticated state for the subject is ended.

Abstract: The technology described in this document can be embodied in a method for verifying an authenticated state of a device. In one aspect, the method includes capturing, during a primary authentication process, first auxiliary user identifying information for short-term authentication verification of the subject. The first auxiliary user identifying information includes first eyebrow biometric information for the subject and first eyeglass frame information for the subject. A short-term authentication verification process is performed to verify identify of the subject. In response to determining that a match score that indicates a degree of match between the first auxiliary user identifying information and captured second auxiliary user identifying information meets or exceeds a predetermined threshold, an authenticated state for the subject is verified. In response to determining that the match score does not meet or exceed the predetermined threshold, the authenticated state for the subject is ended.

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: This disclosure relates generally to eyewear apparatus that includes a frame configured to fit on the front of a wearer's face, in front of the eye area and over the bridge of the wearer's nose; and a first arm and a second arm that are configured to fit over the user's ears, in which each arm connects to the frame at a proximal point that is adjacent to the user's temple; in which at least one arm comprises a utility portion.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods for wearable devices such as eyewear are described. According to one embodiment, the wearable device includes a body, electronics, and a connector. The body is configured to hold one or more optical elements, the body being disposable between a collapsed condition and a wearable condition in which the device is wearable by a user to hold the one or more optical elements within user view. The electronics are carried by the body. The connector is configured to enable establishment of an electrical and/or electronic connection with the electronics via the connector, the connector being housed by the body such that the connector is substantially obscured from view when the body is in the wearable condition, and such that the connector is exposed for connective access when the body is in the collapsed condition.

Abstract: An eyewear system having a lens and a nasion pad is disclosed. The nasion pad is configured to fit on a user's nasion and at least partially secure the eyewear in position. In one embodiment, the nasion pad has a saddle shape to prevent movement or rotation of the eyewear with respect to the user's face. A nose contact is coupled to the nasion pad. The nose contact can have a channel adapted to receive a leg extending from the lens. The lens is coupled to a retractor which provides a force to pull the lens toward the user's face. The eyewear system can be coupled to a helmet or hard hat. The lens is moveable between a first position on the user's face and a second position on the hard hat. The eyewear can be frameless and the retractor can be coupled to an engagement feature on the lens.

Abstract: A temple cover for eye glasses. The removable front cover has a first end component and a second end component. Each of the end components are an integral part of the removable front cover. Together with each temple cover they form an eye glass cover.

Abstract: A lens structure including a quarter wave plate layer and a linear polarizing plate layer is provided. When the linear polarizing plate layer is located at an outer side of the lens away from a viewer's eye, the polarizing axis of the linear polarizing plate layer is in a vertical direction. The lens structure can be used to make dual-purpose eyeglasses with sunglasses and 3D glasses functions. Any one of the quarter wave plate layer and the linear polarizing plate layer can be disposed at the outer side away from the user's eyes by adjusting the orientation of the lens of the present invention. When the linear polarizing plate layer is located at the outer side away from the user's eyes, the optical axis of the linear polarizing plate layer is in the vertical direction. Thus, the dual-purpose eyeglasses with both sunglasses and 3D glasses functions can be achieved.

Abstract: A device for securing an eyewear lens to a nasal applique which results in nasal dilation. The device includes a base engageable with the eyewear lens. First and second pivot units are is coupled to the base pivotal about respective pivot axes. The pivot units collectively define a nose adjustment angle therebetween, with the nose adjustment angle being generally conformable to the user's nose. The first pivot unit and the second pivot unit are configured to interact with at least one nasal applique to magnetically couple the first pivot unit and the second pivot unit to the at least one nasal applique. The magnetic coupling between the first pivot unit and the second pivot unit and the at least one nasal applique imparts a dilating force on the user's nose to dilate the nasal passageway when the at least one nasal applique is attached to the user's nose.

Abstract: To provide a simple embodiment of a rotor (2) for a fluid pump which is nevertheless very flexible in handling and compressible, in accordance with the invention a conveying blade is provided having at least two struts (12, 13, 14) and a membrane spanned between them in the expanded state, wherein the struts each have at least one joint, in particular more than one joint, which enables an angling in a first direction in a first movement plane and bounds an overelongation beyond an elongation angle of in particular 180° in the opposite second direction. In particular when a plurality of joints (15, 16, 17) are provided at the struts, they, and with them the conveying blades, are particularly flexible for simple compressibility.

Abstract: Eyewear and eyewear structures comprising bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys and methods of making eyewear structures from such bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys are described. The bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys provide form and shape durability, the minimum use of fasteners in the eyewear structure, high resistance to chemical and environmental effects, and low-cost net-shape fabrication for intricate eyewear design and shapes.

Abstract: A frame for spectacles includes a front frame with lateral projections for articulation of respective temple arms and articulation means between each projection and the corresponding temple projection for articulated connection of the temple projection to the front frame. The articulation means includes a resiliently yielding element independent of the projection and the temple arm. The element having a first extremity attached to the temple arm and a second opposite extremity engaged with predetermined play in an opening passing through the projection. The opening distanced from the free edge of the projection facing the temple arm such that the portion of the projection extending between the edge and the opening remains held between the resilient element and the temple arm in order to perform a hinge movement between the projection and the temple arm through relative movement of the second extremity of the resilient element in the opening.

Abstract: An interchangeable glasses system. The interchangeable glasses system includes a frame and one or more lenses attached to the frame. The interchangeable glasses system also includes a temple configured to hold the frame in place relative the user's ears. The interchangeable glasses system further includes an attachment configured to releasably secure the temple relative to the frame.

Abstract: It is provided a removable decorative attachment to one or both of the temple pieces of an eyewear. The decorative attachment to the temple of the eyewear can be of different shapes, colors, patterns and is made of a thermoplastic material, and retained onto the temple by friction or through a retaining mechanism built on both the attachment and the temple pieces of the eyewear.

Abstract: A screwless eyeglass frame, including a rim support, a temple support and a pivoting clip. The rim support includes a first end face and an engagement slot recessed inwardly from the first end face. The temple support includes a second end face, two extending walls extended outwardly from two corresponding sides of the second end face, respectively, and a shaft rod provided between the two extending walls. The pivoting clip includes a C-shaped buckle with resilience, two connecting legs connected with two ends of the C-shaped buckle, respectively, and an opening located between the two connecting legs. In this case, the C-shaped buckle is allowed for pivotally connecting to the shaft rod. The two connecting legs are tenoned into the engagement slot, and the temple support is capable of rotating with respect to the rim support around the shaft rod and the C-shaped buckle.

Abstract: Eyeglasses include rims, at least one temple member connected to the rims, and at least one lens with a perimeter edge. The perimeter edge of the lens includes an upper perimeter edge, a lateral perimeter edge, a lower perimeter edge, and a medial perimeter edge. The rims are configured to retain the at least one lens with the upper perimeter edge of the lens engaging the rims. A vent arrangement is provided between the lens and the rims. The vent arrangement includes an opening between a lateral side of the rims and the lateral perimeter edge of the lens.

Abstract: A head mounted display device includes a display panel and a lens assembly mounted so that an optical axis of the lens assembly intersects the display panel. The lens assembly includes a lens body having a surface facing the display panel and defining Fresnel prisms. A Fresnel prism of the Fresnel prisms has a first facet angle when viewed in a first cross-section and has a second facet angle when viewed in a second cross-section parallel to the first cross-section. The first facet angle is different than the second facet angle.

Abstract: A pair of foldable eyeglasses may have a number of hinged connections allowing for the folding of the individual components in a number of ways. The eyeglasses may also be folded into a magnifier. The eyeglasses may also be folded up entirely for transport or storage purposes. The eyeglasses have lenses with a frame and temple pieces extending from the frame. When folded, the eyeglasses take advantage of connectors on each the outer edge of the frame and the outer edge of the temple pieces. These connectors permit the eyeglasses to be folded into the magnifier form, as well as provide stability and protection when folded. In other embodiments, magnets or similar connection mechanisms are used to hold the eyeglasses in a storage or magnifying position(s).

Abstract: The present invention provides an accessory for eyeglasses or sun glasses which fit over the arms of the sunglasses and allows the user to add flotation pieces, lights or lighting elements, or embellishments. The accessory can be quickly installed and allows the user to customize the color and design of their accessory.

Abstract: A method of making an eyewear frame having substantially rigid sections joined with a soft and/or flexible nose bridge. The substantially rigid sections and soft and/or flexible nose bridge are made in separate molding processes. The cured substantially rigid sections and cured soft and/or flexible nose bridge are then joined together in a further molding process by injecting a bonding material into interfaces between the soft and/or flexible nose bridge and the respective substantially rigid sections. The eyewear frame may be painted. A pre-painting surface treatment may be applied to the soft and/or flexible nose bridge before it is joined with the substantially rigid right and left sections.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hinge joint (4) for eyeglasses, comprising a hinge tab (5) which engages between two limbs of a joint fork (6), and a hinge axis (7) arranged on a pivot arm (10) between the hinge tab (5) and the joint fork (6), wherein the pivot arm (10) can be pivoted about an inclination axis (9) perpendicular to the hinge axis (7) and can be retained in the respective pivot position by means of a latching toothing (12), the latching toothing interacting with a counter-toothing (13) of the pivot arm (10).

Abstract: Eyeglasses include lens elements (2, 3), sidepiece elements (4, 5) for supporting the eyeglasses and connecting elements (9) between the lens elements (2, 3) and the sidepiece elements (4, 5). The connecting elements (9) include a pin portion (10, 11) extending from the sidepiece elements (4, 5), and the lens elements (2, 3) have a hole (12, 13) for insertion of the pin portion (10, 11), the pin portion (10, 11) being inserted into the insertion hole (12, 13) to form elements for rotating the sidepiece elements (4, 5) relative to the lens element (2, 3).

Abstract: This invention provides an RFID-equipped retainer for hearing aids. In one embodiment, the retainer consists of a hollow string or tube. Located at one end of the retainer is a clasp that can attach to a hearing aid, and at the other end is a clip or similar fastener for optionally attaching the retainer to the clothing of the wearer. Also provided are the designs for passive and battery-assisted-passive, ultra high frequency, far-field RFID tags that can be embedded within this retainer. The tags consist of an RFID microchip with an impedance matching circuit mounted on a substrate and an antenna connected to the microchip. In another embodiment, the retainer consists of an RFID tag enclosed in a package or case that sits behind the wearer's ear and is physically connected to the hearing aid in the ear. The RFID microchip can be optionally programmed with an identification number that can be associated with information about the hearing aid to which it is attached.

Abstract: An eyeglasses temple comprises a first portion, having an end hingeable to a front rim of the eyeglasses and a fastening end, and a second portion, having an end designed to rest on a wearer's ear and a fastening end, the fastening ends being connectable by a snap-in connection; a first of the fastening ends comprises an elongate member extending in a longitudinal direction and having a tongue from which a tooth projects transversely to the longitudinal direction, the tongue being elastically deformable to allow the tooth to move in a locking direction transversal to the longitudinal direction; the second of the fastening ends comprises a socket having an opening to guide the insertion and extraction of the member into and from the socket in the longitudinal direction, and internally defines, on a wall which delimits the socket, a recess shaped to receive the tooth.

Abstract: A replaceable arm structure for spectacles comprises a joint unit disposed between a frame and an arm. A front end of the joint unit is pivotally connected to the frame, and a rear end of the joint unit forms a horizontal spindle perpendicularly connected to a radial locating shaft. A horizontal axial hole and an axial cutout slot communicating with a radial locating slot perpendicularly are formed on a front end of the arm. The rear end of the joint unit is pivotally connected to the arm by fitting the horizontal spindle with the horizontal axial hole. The rear end of the joint unit and the arm are fixed together by fitting the radial locating shaft with the radial locating slot.

Abstract: The Auxiliary Eyeglasses Support is a support arm that is firmly attached to a person's ear, and extends forward to support the front portion of the eyeglasses. This will prevent the eyeglasses from slipping down on a person's nose. The Auxiliary Eyeglasses Support maybe used singly on only one side of the head, or as a pair on both sides of the head.

Abstract: A pair of eyeglasses comprises a frame, a lens unit fixed in the frame, and two temples pivotally connected to the frame. Each temple includes a pivoting arm pivotally connected to the frame and a flexible clipping arm integrally formed on the pivoting arm. The pivoting arm has a thru-hole. The clipping arm has a positioning pillar, a fixing portion integrally extended from one end of the positioning pillar, and an adjusting pad integrally extended from another end of the positioning pillar. The positioning pillar couples the thru-hole of the pivoting arm, the fixing portion is fixed on the outer surface of the pivoting arm, and the adjusting pad is arranged proximate to the inner surface of the pivoting arm. The adjusting pad is twistable with respect to the pivoting arm inside 60 degrees.

Abstract: Eyewear can be provided which includes a frame and at least one earstem that can be removably coupled to the frame. The frame and/or the earstem can include a retention assembly and/or an engagement structure. For example, the earstem can include at least one prong extending from an anterior end thereof and a latch component that can collectively engage an engagement structure of the frame.

Abstract: This method of manufacturing an element forming part of an eyeglass frame includes the steps of: manufacturing by molding by injection of plastic material two layers of the element to be manufactured of the eyeglass frame; overmolding by means of these two layers a central core, to obtain an eyeglass frame element comprising three layers, its first and second layers forming external layers and its central core forming an internal layer.

Abstract: A temple assembly of a pair of eyeglasses is coupled to a frame body without screws. The temple assembly of eyeglasses includes a first connecting member and a second connecting member. The first connecting member includes a lever arm portion and a latching portion extended by the lever arm portion along the direction distal from said frame body. The second connecting member includes an elastic portion and an engaging portion extended by the elastic portion along the direction distal from the frame body; wherein the latching portion detachably coupled to the engaging portion, the elastic portion approached elastically to the lever arm portion. Thereby, an end piece of the frame body is rotatably coupled between the lever arm portion and the elastic portion.

Abstract: Frame (2) for eyeglasses having an optical face (3) and two side arms (4) joined with hinges onto the two end portions (30) of said optical face, each side arm (4) having an inner longitudinal surface (42) and an outer longitudinal surface (43), and a front end surface (44) extending transversely to the longitudinal surfaces over a front end of said side arm, said front end surface extending to face a rear end surface (31) of the relevant end portion of the optical face when the side arm is in the open position, said frame further including at least one means for receiving a decorative piece (6), wherein the or each receiving means consists of a slotted hole (45) formed in one side arm and opening only into its front end surface or of a slotted hole formed in an end portion of the optical face and opening only into its rear end surface, the said or each slotted hole being designed to form a slide channel for receiving the decorative piece.

Abstract: An eyeglass assembly formed of detachable and interchangeable parts. The assembly comprises detachable upper and lower frame parts that define an aperture for receiving lenses or a lens assembly. Two interchangeable temple arms are pivotally connected to the upper and lower frame parts and assist in holding the eyeglass assembly together. The eyeglasses advantageously allow a wearer, manufacturer, designer, distributor and/or retailer to vary the shape, style, size or color of the eyeglasses to suit their requirements by a simple interchange of parts. Other embodiments are directed to eyeglass components formed from heat dissipating material, specifically temple arms comprising an insert formed of a heat dissipating material such as a polymer or aluminum.

Abstract: Various embodiments comprise eyewear that includes a frame that is adapted to support a computing device having at least one sensor. In a particular embodiment, the eyewear defines an opening or cutaway in its frame or one or more of its lenses to allow an infrared sensor, or other sensor, associated with the computing device to monitor the movement of a user's face (e.g. one or more of the user's eyes) through the opening or cutaway. This may, for example, allow the sensor to be used to receive instructions from a user via pre-defined movements of a user's face. The sensor may also be used to detect when the user is wearing the eyewear.