Abstract: Eyewear hinge assemblies for eyewear that connect temples to a frame. The hinge assemblies include hinge elements that are attached to the temples in an extended state, which stores an initial amount of energy or pre-load. The pre-load biases the temples inwardly and toward one another. After the temples are placed on the user's head, stored energy in the hinge elements can be released as the hinge elements exhibit elastic recoil. This causes the temples to grip the sides of the user's head in a snug and comfortable fit. The hinge assemblies have compact designs with material properties that provide comfortable closing forces while aiding in the reduction of electromagnetic noise from electrical subsystems in the eyewear.

Abstract: A head-mounted device may have a head-mounted support structure. The head-mounted support may support optical systems. The optical systems may be display systems that provide images to eye boxes. A user may view images from the display systems when the user's eyes are located in the eye boxes. The head-mounted support structure is bent due to pressure from a user's head while the head-mounted support structure is being worn by the user. Spring hinges or other structures may be used to supply a constant bending force to the head-mounted support structure over a range of head sizes. When the head-mounted support structure is in an unbent configuration, the images will be misaligned with respect to the eye boxes and each other. When the head-mounted support structure is being worn and the head-mounted support structure is being bent, the images will be aligned satisfactorily.

Abstract: An eyeglass frame is disclosed comprising a bridge and two rims connected by the bridge. Each rim is configured to contain a lens. The eyeglass frame also comprises two split end pieces. Each split end piece comprises a first portion and a second portion. Each split end piece is coupled to and extends outward from a corresponding rim of the two rims on a side of the corresponding rim opposite the bridge. The eyeglass frame further comprises two temples. Each temple comprises a lock on an end of the temple. The lock is configured to at least partially contain both the first portion and the second portion of the split end piece and secure the temple to the corresponding rim and secure the lens within the corresponding rim.

Abstract: A modular frame system for glasses includes a frame with a first eye portion on a first side and a second eye portion on a second side. Interposed between the first eye portion and the second eye portion may be a nasal bridge section that couples the first eye portion to the second eye portion. Positioned in the first eye portion may be a first lens and the second eye portion may be a second lens. On a first lateral edge of the first eye portion may be a first protrusion. On a second lateral edge of the second eye portion may be a second protrusion. A coupling system may interact with the first and second protrusions so as to allow a user to quickly change frame arms, bands, etc.

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: Endpiece assemblies for eyeglass frames and eyeglasses are shown and disclosed. In one embodiment, the endpiece assembly includes an elongate body having a channel partially defined by an elongate bottom wall of the elongate body. The elongate body adapted to be attached to, or formed with, a temple of the eyeglass frame. The endpiece assembly additionally includes an intermediate member having first and second end portions and a first central portion therebetween. The first central portion and the second end portion are received in the channel and the first end portion adapted to connect to a connecting bar of the frame front of the eyeglass frame. The endpiece assembly further includes a first plurality of magnets disposed within the channel.

Abstract: Techniques for providing eyewear with electrical components are disclosed. The electrical components can provide electrical technology to eyewear without having to substantially compromise aesthetic design principles of the eyewear. The electrical components can be partially or completely internal to eyewear, such as within an extended endpiece or a removable temple (or temple part). The electrical components can also be attached to the eyewear as an after-market enhancement. The electrical components can operate independently or together with other electrical components provided elsewhere. Apparatus for presenting after-market electrical components are also disclosed.

Abstract: Head-mountable devices can include adjustment mechanisms to achieve optimal alignment of optical components during and/or after assembly thereof within the head-mountable device. The alignment mechanisms can be integrated into the head-mountable device itself. A light projecting display element can be adjustable based on movement of ramp members within the head-mountable device (e.g., within an arm) to adjust an orientation of the light projecting display element relative to the waveguide onto which it projects light. Alignment can be verified based on the optical output of the display element. The adjustment mechanisms can adjust the display element during initial assembly and/or be operated by actuators that actively adjust the alignment as needed over time.

Abstract: A design system generates a design for an eyewear frame customized for a user. The eyewear frame provides audio content to the user. The design system captures anthropometric data of the user. Using machine learning techniques, the design system determines features of the user from the anthropometric data and generates a three dimensional (3D) geometry of the portion of the user's head. A design for the customized eyewear frame is generated based on the 3D geometry of the portion of the user's head. The design of the customized eyewear frame includes design parameters that describe a shape of a coupling element that ensures the eyewear frame is customized to the user's head.

Abstract: Eyewear includes a frame configured to support an optical element and a temple pivotably connected to one side of the frame by a hinge. The temple is movable with respect to the frame between folded and unfolded configurations. A first permanent magnet is either disposed on or at least partially embedded within the frame at a location adjacent the hinge. A second permanent magnet (or ferromagnetic member) is either disposed on or at least partially embedded within the temple at a location adjacent the hinge. The permanent magnets are attracted to each other such that magnetic attraction retains the temple in the unfolded configuration when the temple is moved into the unfolded configuration.

Abstract: A pair of eyeglasses includes a front with two lenses installed in the two openings thereof. Two lugs respectively extend from two ends of the front and each have a slot communicating with the opening corresponding thereto. Two threaded holes are respectively defined through the two ends of the front and communicate with the two slots. Two screws threadedly extend through the two threaded holes to narrow the slots to secure the two lenses in the front. The two lugs are clamped between the two connectors and two securing members by bolts extending through the securing members, the lugs and the two connectors, and connected with two positioning members. The lenses can be replaced by unscrewing the bolts and the screws.

Abstract: Interchangeably lenses and attachment assemblies for eyewear with removable temples are described. An example attachment assembly for removably magnetically attaching an eyewear temple to a lens may include a magnetic latch having a first latch portion and a second latch portions movably (e.g., pivotably) coupled to the temple. The first and second latch portions may be configured to be positioned on opposite sides of the lens by a carrier. The first and second latch portions may be configured to magnetically attract one another in a magnetic attraction direction. The carrier may be configured to restrict movement of at least one of the first and second latch portions in a second direction opposite the magnetic attraction direction.

Abstract: According to the invention, spectacles include a frame front (2) onto which the temples (3a, 3b) are attached, characterized in that the temples are detachably connected to the frame front by means of a magnet (7).

Abstract: The glasses, such as spectacles, comprise at least a frame (20) and two arms (30) that are mounted on said frame via hinge units (50). The glasses further comprise a movable element (60) on said frame that generates the folding and unfolding of both said arms together with one single hand.

Abstract: Eyeglasses include a temple having upper and lower notches spaced proximally of an opening. A cord including a looped end may be passed through the opening and then over a proximal end of the temple to engage the notches. A related method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A lens exchanging structure of spectacles is disclosed. The lens exchanging structure of spectacles includes a trench disposed on a lens rim for receiving a lens. An open slot is disposed in the trench and has a long through hole having a first holey section and a second holey section. A moving part is placed in the open slot and has a bump disposed in the first holey section. A positioning part is disposed in the second holey section and assembled with the moving part. Therefore, the lens can be positioned or removed by the moving mechanism of the moving part in the open slot.

Abstract: Provided is a pair of glasses, including a frame, two temples and two fasteners. The frame includes two lens-holding portions and two end portions. Each of two end portions has an adjusting gap, and two holes are provided on both sides of the adjusting gap. Two temples are respectively pivoted on both end portions of the frame. Each of two fasteners connects with two holes to fix the adjusting gap.

Abstract: Eyewear with interchangeable magnetically-held stems and strap connectors utilize overlapping magnets with aligned magnetic poles where the poles are orthogonal to the axes of insertion of the magnets. A hook or pawl can be added to one of the magnetics and an indentation added to the other to create a physical as well as magnetic connection.

Abstract: A wireless ad hoc pico network is formed by eyewear having a radio frequency transceiver and other devices such as a computer, a bracelet and a telephone having similar transceivers mounted on them. Master slave relationships are configurable. Other devices, such as a radio, a CD player, a hand held global positioning satellite system and a heart rate monitor, having similar transceivers, can also be connected with the transceiver of the eyewear. The transceivers operate on a globally available, unlicensed radio band of 2.45 gigahertz (GHz).

Abstract: Eyewear can be provided that comprises at least one lens, at least one earstem, and a retention assembly that interconnects the lens with the earstem. The retention assembly can include an engagement protrusion attached to the lens and a coupling mechanism attached to an end of the earstem. The coupling mechanism can include a housing configured to receive the engagement protrusion and a lever mechanism being operative to move between open and closed positions for disengaging or engaging with the engagement protrusion.

Abstract: A spectacles article includes a pair of lenses, and a spectacles frame, which includes a lens frame, a first extension arm, a second extension arm and a personal accessory. The personal accessory is detachably attached on the spectacles frame to allow the spectacles frame to operate between a spectacles mode and an accessory mode, wherein in the spectacles mode, the personal accessory is securely attached on the spectacles frame, wherein in the accessory mode, the personal accessory is detached from the spectacles frame and is to be utilized as a personal accessory.

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: 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: Eyeglasses with interchangeable parts comprising a lens frame adapted for mounting a pair of lenses in a pair of lens cavities with a pair of lenses releasably secured to the lens cavities and a pair of temple extension emanating from either side the lens frame with a first temple arm releasably secured to one temple extension forming a first hinge joint and allowing the first temple arm to pivot relative to the lens frame and a second temple arm releasably secured to another temple extension forming a second hinge joint and allowing the second temple arm to pivot relative to the lens frame and further including a pair of ear pieces releasably secured to the each temple arm, and wherein the interchangeable nature of the lenses, the temple arms and the ear pieces permit an individual to customize the eyeglasses in a manner they desire.

Abstract: A pair of eyeglasses includes a frame having two rims with a bridge connected therebetween. Each rim has an installation hole and a groove is defined in the inner periphery of each of the installation holes. A reception portion is defined in the outside of each of the rims. Two lenses each have the inner end engaged with the groove and the outer end of each lens is located in the reception portion. A passage is defined through the distal end of each of the rims. An opening and an engaging hole are respectively defined through each of the rims and communicate the passage. The opening communicates with the reception portion. Two connection members are respectively inserted into the two passages and each connection member has a protrusion which extends through the opening and presses the lens. Each connection member has a resilient engaging portion engaged with the engaging hole.

Abstract: An eyeglass-type wearable device includes a first temple part that is positioned along one temporal region of a user, a second temple part that is positioned along the other temporal region of the user, and a front part that is positioned in front of the face of the user, when the eyeglass-type wearable device is worn by the user. The first temple part includes a first electrical unit, and the second temple part includes a second electrical unit. The front part includes a first connection section to which the first temple part is connected, a second connection section to which the second temple part is connected, and a connection line that electrically connects the first electrical unit of the first temple part and the second electrical unit of the second temple part when the first temple part and the second temple part are connected to the front part.

Abstract: A pair of eyeglasses includes a bottom lens frame, a top lens frame and two temples. The bottom lens frame has opposite bottom engaging portions, and a bottom bridge portion that is disposed between the bottom engaging portions. The top lens frame has a top bridge portion that is removably connected to the bottom bridge portion of the bottom lens frame, and two top engaging portions that are disposed respectively at opposite sides of the top bridge portion and that are proximate respectively to the bottom engaging portions. Each of the temples includes an end piece that engages removably a respective one of the top engaging portions of the top lens frame and a respective one of the bottom engaging portions of the bottom lens frame.

Abstract: An eyeglasses assembly structure is provided, in which assembly slots for joint members are mainly formed on both sides of the eyeglasses frame, and the joint members are pivotally connected therein. Locating members are respectively interposed between upper and lower elastic elements for holding the pivotal connection status of the joint members and the assembly slots. When the joint members are to be detached from the assembly slots, the locating members are pushed into sliding grooves of the joint members, and the upper and the lower elastic elements are pressed to be deflected inward so as to allow the upper and the lower pivots detached from the pivotal connection with the assembly slots. Therefore, temples or strap can be assembled on the rear ends of the joint members and then the eyeglasses patterns can be conveniently transformed according to users' needs.

Abstract: Glasses storage system. In one example embodiment, a glasses storage system includes a frame configured to position one or more lenses in front of one or both eyes of a user and an earpiece configured to support the frame. The earpiece surrounds a hollow storage cavity that is defined internally to the earpiece.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sport goggle that includes a latching mechanism for a user to quickly release a lens from a frame without tools. The lens is released from the frame by pressing a button surface which bends a spring member in the frame unlocking the lens.

Abstract: A pair of eyeglasses includes a front having two rims for securing lens therein. Each rim has an opening at outside thereof and two protrusions extend from two ends of each opening. Two connection members are connected to the two rims. Each connection member has a slot and the two protrusions are secured in the slot corresponding thereto. Two temples are respectively and pivotably connected to the connection members.

Abstract: A 3D projection and viewing system comprising viewing glasses having a frame including a receptacle mechanism on an eyewear frame, the receptacle mechanism configured to receive a corresponding portion attached to a temple part of eyeglasses comprising the eyewear frame. The corresponding portion may be, for example, an insertable snap device that fits into the receptacle mechanism and includes a barb or other latch mechanism that “snaps” into place.

Abstract: A pair of frameless eyeglasses includes a lens having two holes defined therethrough. Two temples each have a connection unit and the connection unit has a slot at a front end thereof. Two sides of the lens are engaged with the two respective slots. A resilient member has one end connected to the connection unit and the other end of the resilient member separates from the connection unit and extends toward the slot. A block is formed on the second end of each of the resilient member and engaged with the hole of the lens corresponding thereto. The temple can be easily separated from the lens by pushing the block out from the hole of the lens.

Abstract: An eyewear hinge having a lens mount and a hinge support, wherein a post from the hinge support engages a hinge receiver on the lens mount. The lens mount has a security slot that is configured to receive and engage a security ledge on the hinge support. Engagement of the security ledge by the security slot provides for secure retention of the hinge support by the lens mount without the use of screws or tight, friction fit pins. The security ledge and the security slot may include mating ridges and/or grooves on their top and/or bottom surfaces which act as threads to provide a threaded engagement of the ledge with the slot. The eyewear hinge may also include magnets configured to snap the hinge support into particular angles of rotation.

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: A pair of eyeglass with easily-installed and easily-changed eyeglass legs has a pivot stand and a pivot that are directly formed at the eyeglass frame and the eyeglass leg. The pivot has a vertical shaft as a first magnetic element and a horizontal connector to whose forward end a center portion of the vertical shaft is attached. The pivot stand has a vertical slot accommodating the vertical shaft and a recess, as physically extended through a center sector of the vertical slot, for accommodating the horizontal connector at an unfolded state. An upper end and a bottom end of the vertical slot are respectively provided with a second magnetic element and a notch for accommodating the vertical shaft as inserted.

Abstract: A detachable eyeglass frame includes a lens frame, a pair of hollow temples, a pair of temple inserts and a pair of hinges. The temple insert resembles a stick ending with a blade having a pocket for receiving the asymmetrical V-shaped hinge. The hinge has a column at one tip and a screw receiving column at the other. The temple insert is received by a sleeve formed within the temple and furthermore the hinge is inserted to the pocket of the temple insert for connecting the temple to the lens frame through a screw.

Abstract: A pair of eyeglasses includes a frame having two rims with a bridge connected therebetween. Each rim has an installation hole and a groove is defined in the inner periphery of each of the installation holes. A reception portion is defined in the outside of each of the rims. Two lenses each have the inner end engaged with the groove and the outer end of each lens is located in the reception portion. A passage is defined through the distal end of each of the rims. An opening and an engaging hole are respectively defined through each of the rims and communicate the passage. The opening communicates with the reception portion. Two connection members are respectively inserted into the two passages and each connection member has a protrusion which extends through the opening and presses the lens. Each connection member has a resilient engaging portion engaged with the engaging hole.

Abstract: The present invention relates to glasses having a leg which can be detachable from a connector of an eyeglass frame (10), wherein the invention comprises: a connecting rod (20) which is formed on a side of said eyeglass frame (10), and has a hinge groove (21); a leg (30) having a hinge end (31), which is inserted into the hinge groove (21) of said connecting rod (20) and is rotatable therein; and magnets (40) which are respectively mounted on surfaces on which said connecting rod (20) and the leg (30) are in contact with each other, and support the leg in a detachable manner, wherein detachable means are installed by selecting whether said magnets (40) are to be exposed or embedded inside.

Abstract: A glasses structure that receives a variety of lens element types including full-frame, half-frame and frameless lens elements. A temple that receives a connector on the lens element includes a kerf-like slotted spring lock, that releases under pressure to allow the insertion of the lens element and once inserted, provides sufficient force to retain the lens element in position even during athletic activity. The lock includes an interior space that includes latches. The lens element includes catches and detents that correspond to the latches. In operation, the lock is forced into the open position as the catches of the lens element are forced to the backside of the latches, and as the lock closes, the latches are forced into the detents thereby securing the lens to the lock.

Abstract: A detachable eyeglass frame includes a lens frame, a pair of hollow temples, a pair of temple inserts and a pair of hinges. The temple insert resembles a stick ending with a blade having a pocket for receiving the asymmetrical V-shaped hinge. The hinge has a column at one tip and a screw receiving column at the other. The temple insert is received by a sleeve formed within the temple and furthermore the hinge is inserted to the pocket of the temple insert for connecting the temple to the lens frame through a screw.

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

Abstract: Eyeglass frame member which can be individualized and/or accessorized according to user's moods or desires, or according to display indicia displayed in the frames or new temples of different shapes or colors. Decorative or personalized pin members can be positioned in openings in the display frames or temple members. Mating connecting members can be used to selectively disconnect and change the temple members relative to the frame member.

Abstract: Glasses, in which a temple is provided for an end piece of a front frame, includes an intermediate member which is made of an elastic material and is provided between the end piece and the temple with one end connected to the end piece and the other end connected to the temple, the elastic material elastically deforming more easily than the end piece and the temple.

Abstract: A glasses frame comprises a body and two temples. Each of the two temples includes a protruding portion, a rod extending downward from the protruding portion, and a guiding block formed at one end of the rod. The body is provided at each end thereof with a protruding portion, a pivot hole penetrating the protruding portion, a guiding groove in communication with the pivot hole, and a stop portion formed at a bottom of the guiding groove. The rods of the two temples are inserted downward into the pivot holes of the body respectively, and the guiding blocks move downward along the guiding grooves and slide over the stop portions and engage against the bottom of the protruding portions, respectively, so that the two temples are pivotally fixed at both ends of the body without using screws, which reduces manufacturing cost while making assembly easier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hinge for connecting a temple arm to an eyeglass frame that may be made up of one or more frame parts. Parts of the eyeglasses, including the temple arm and frame, are interchangeable so the colour, shape and style of eyeglasses can be quickly and easily changed. The temple arm is connected to the frame securely, but in a way that the temple arm can easily be disconnected for interchanging. The temple arm needs to be deformed, bent or moved beyond a normal orientation to allow it to be easily disconnected. In a preferred embodiment, the temple arm hinge assembly comprises a hooked member and a pivot shaft, whereby the pivot shaft comprises a notch or truncation positioned such that the hooked member can only be engaged/disengaged if the temple arm is deformed or the like beyond a normal position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a data exchange system comprising a spectacle frame and at least one detachable temple, a base station for receiving the detachable temple when detached from the spectacle frame, wherein the detachable temple comprises a connecting interface configured to mate a connecting interface, in particular an electrical connecting interface, of the spectacle frame and an electrical connecting interface of the base station. This data exchange system allows a user to carry the glasses in a comfortable manner whereas, at the same time, a secure data exchange from any devices incorporated into the spectacles can be ensured.

Abstract: The eyeglass frame is an improved eyeglass frame with dislocating joints. The dislocating joints prevent damage to the eyeglass frame when external forces are applied to the structure and allow for the frame to be disconnected, if so desired. The joints dislocate without completely separating from the other components of the eyeglass frame or becoming damaged, and the joints can be quickly reconnected without tools.

Abstract: An eyeglass frame comprising a frame front and two arms pivotally mounted about main pivot axes to enable the arms to be folded-out or folded-in relative to the frame front. The arms are pivotally mounted about auxiliary pivot axes for mounting on the frame front in the position for pivoting about their main axes, wherein knuckles are inserted in openings formed in the arms or frame front, with two pivot heads projecting into the openings. Each knuckle has two cam paths about the auxiliary pivot axis wherein the pivot heads exert a compression force against deformation of the opening, the pivot heads, or the knuckle, during the auxiliary pivoting of the corresponding arm. The two cam paths are defined by two housings extending along the main pivot axis into which the pivot heads become inserted to maintain a compression force when the corresponding arm pivots about the main axis.

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 colour 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.