Abstract: An adjustment device for eyeglasses includes a column. The column includes a first end. The first end includes an aperture. The aperture is operable to be removably joined at least partially to an earpiece on the eyeglasses. A channel is disposed at least partially within the column. The aperture is further configured to allow access to the channel.

Abstract: Provided are spectacle frames and a manufacturing method thereof, in which a front of the spectacle frames is formed by processing a celluloid plate of plastic, and temples are mounted on the front of the spectacle frames, thereby manufacturing the spectacle frames using the celluloid plate. The present invention does not require injection molding and an injection mold, and by processing both a hinge part and the front of the spectacle frames, the spectacle frames that can be applied to various wearers' face sizes can be manufactured with only the front of the frames having a single size. Also, by merely changing a design, various designs of the spectacle frames can be realized with only the front of the frames having a single size.

Abstract: A pair of eyeglasses includes a pair of temple units, each including a main temple segment, a temple end piece, and an engaging mechanism. The temple end piece is disposed at an inner lateral side of the main temple segment and has a connecting segment disposed between a fastenable segment and a guide segment and swingably connected to the main temple segment. The temple end pieces of the temple units are movable between an engaging position, where the fastenable segments are fastened to the main temple segments via the engaging mechanisms, and a disengaging position, where the fastenable segments are disengaged from the main temple segments.

Abstract: Hair securement devices are included on eyeglasses to help resist slippage off the head of a person wearing their eyeglasses on top of their head, when not is use. The hair securement devices are located on the inwardly facing surface of the lower inner frame of the glasses, in a place where they do not touch the face of the wearer when they are in place on the wearer. The hair securement devices may be a toothed device, or may be a suitable type of protrusion that will stick into the hair of the wearer, and resist slippage. Furthermore, methods of making the eyeglass with an integral hair securement device are disclosed, as are methods of making a separate hair securement device to be adhered to a pair of eyeglasses. A method of using the device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A headgear-earwear assembly and a method of assembling the same. The headgear-earwear assembly can include an earwear and a headgear adapted to be coupled together. The earwear can include an elongated member, such as a cord, and an earpiece coupled to the elongated member. The headgear can include a major surface and a channel oriented substantially along the major surface of the headgear. The channel can be configured to removably house at least a portion of the length of the elongated member. The headgear can further include an aperture positioned adjacent the channel and open to the channel. The aperture can include an undulating shape along at least a portion of its length. The method can include positioning at least a portion of the elongated member in the channel, such that at least a portion of the length of the elongated member is removably housed in the channel.

Abstract: An adjustment device for eyeglasses includes a column. The column includes a first end. The first end includes an aperture. The aperture is operable to be removably joined at least partially to an earpiece on the eyeglasses. A channel is disposed at least partially within the column. The aperture is further configured to allow access to the channel.

Abstract: Spectacles having a lens frame and arms connected thereto and a retaining strap which can be fastened to the spectacles. A receiving device is provided on the free end of at least one arm, which receiving device interacts with a connecting element to which a retaining strap is undetachably fastened, e.g. moulded on. A plurality of receiving devices can be disposed at predetermined positions between the front end of each arm and the free end thereof. This has the advantage that the retaining strap can be adapted individually to the shape of the head, the hair length and possible individual preferences of the wearer of the spectacles. Thus the retaining strap can be immovably fastened not only to the free end of the arm but also to a front end of the arm, that is to say where the arm adjoins the hinge, and all intermediate positions.

Abstract: An eyeglass attachment for interchangeably coupling with eyeglasses having at least one lens having an outer peripheral edge, and a frame including a nose bridge and two spaced-apart side ear-stems. The ear-stems are pivotally connected to the outer peripheral edges of the lens and include a distal end having a catch. A pair of removable tips connect to corresponding distal ends of the ear-stem and include a hollow cavity member having a rectangular downwardly facing notch having an abutment surface. The attachment means includes an adjustable strap means integrally coupled between a pair of clip assemblies each including a removable means for connecting with the catch of the ear-stems. The clip assemblies include a fastening means for connecting to the adjustable strap, and a pin for pivoting the removable and fastening means about an axis. The pin includes an earpiece holding means for securing a wire therein.

Abstract: An eyeglass attachment for interchangeably coupling with eyeglasses having at least one lens having an outer peripheral edge, and a frame including a nose bridge and two spaced-apart side ear-stems. The ear-stems are pivotally connected to the outer peripheral edges of the lens and include a distal end having a catch. A pair of removable tips connect to corresponding distal ends of the ear-stem and include a hollow cavity member having a rectangular downwardly facing notch having an abutment surface. The attachment means includes an adjustable strap means integrally coupled between a pair of clip assemblies each including a removable means for connecting with the catch of the ear-stems. The clip assemblies include a fastening means for connecting to the adjustable strap, and a pin for pivoting the removable and fastening means about an axis. The pin includes an earpiece holding means for securing a wire therein.

Abstract: An eyewear retainer includes a flexible elongated arm and a flexible leg extending downwardly from the posterior end of the arm. Elastic bands on the arm receive and engage a wide range of temple arms of eyewear. The leg extends behind a wearer's ear when the temple arm of the eyewear is engaged by the elastic bands. The retainer is buoyant and may include a bulbous buoyancy cell containing a buoyant object on the lateral side of the leg. Thermal medium compartments are attached to the medial side of the retainer arm and retainer leg. Each thermal medium compartment removably contains a thermal medium, such as a cooling medium or a heating medium. A pressure sensitive skin-contacting adhesive is provided on the outer skin-contacting side (i.e., the medial side) of the thermal medium compartment located on the retainer leg. The retainer leg and arm may be comprised of a material including a thermochromic additive and/or a hydrochromic additive configured to change color when the retainer is submerged in water.

Abstract: An apparatus to facilitate wearing eyewear and a wireless headset at the same time is disclosed. The apparatus may include a first tubular element that may be configured to be slipped over a temple of the eyewear. The apparatus may also include a second tubular element that may be configured to receive an around the ear securing element coupled with, or included with, the wireless headset.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a universal, modular and multi-functional eye wear system, including a pair of lenses, a pair of temples pivotally connected to the outer part of the lenses, a tail accessory connector connected to the distal end of the temple and an interchangeable multi-functional tail accessory. The universal modular design allows for a multitude of interchangeable options for color, style, prescription, comfort and functionality. The tail accessory connector allows for constrained or unconstrained relative axial rotation between the temple and the tail accessory. The eye wear system gains additional functionality through the integration of a optional bridge connector, or optional wireless communication retention capabilities. This invention has novel and superior functionality, operational flexibility and consumer features over existing products and helps to improve safety of roadways for drivers and pedestrians that use digital communications devices and eye wear.

Abstract: An eyeglass device includes a lens unit and a pair of temple pieces connected to the lens unit. Each temple piece includes a rigid upper portion and a soft lower portion. The rigid upper portion has a rigid front end connected to the lens unit, and a rigid rear end. The soft lower portion has a front soft section disposed below and connected to the rigid front end, a rear soft section connected to the rigid rear end, and an intermediate soft section disposed between the front and rear soft sections and below the rigid upper portion. The intermediate soft section and the rigid upper portion cooperatively define an elongate gap therebetween. The soft lower portion has a bottom abutment face extending from the front soft section to the rear soft section for contacting a user's ear.

Abstract: The present invention provides an eyeglass frame without nose pads that can adapt to difference in face size and can exert sufficient fixation force. A nose pad-less eyeglass frame 1 that is not provided with nose pads, wherein supporting members 3 for fixing an eyeglass frame to a face are attached on temples 2, and the supporting members 3 are movable in longitudinal directions of the temples 2 so that the positions of the supporting members 3 are adjustable.

Abstract: An earstem for eyeglasses is provided that can incorporate an interchangeable elastomeric traction member disposed in a recessed seat which extends along a length of the earstem to provide a contact area between the earstem and the head. The traction member can be disposed along the bottom portion of the earstem and/or around the periphery of the earstem. The traction device can be detachably coupled to the earstem so that the traction device can be exchanged to accommodate different needs or situations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device used to protect the ears from the sun Exemplary embodiments of the invention include ear shades for use with a pair of glasses The temple arm of the glasses generally comprises an anterior end, a posterior end, an ear support portion, and a shading portion The anterior end of the temple arm may be configured to be operatively connected to a lens holding portion of the glasses and the ear support portion rests on the ear The shading portion may be operatively connected to the ear support portion and cooperates with the ear support portion to create a downward-opening cavity into which the top of the user's ear extends to shade at least the top of the user's ear.

Abstract: An image display apparatus, which is mounted on a head or face of a wearer attachably and detachably and allows the wearer to view an image and hear sound, includes a long formed temple supported by a temporal region of head or an ear when the wearer is wearing the image display apparatus; a speaker that generates sound, a sound generating face thereof being insertable into the ear at a vicinity of an opening of the ear; and a position adjusting mechanism that holds the speaker, attachably to and detachably from the temple, and movably at least substantially along a surface of the temporal region of the head.

Abstract: An earstem for an eyeglass is provided that can exhibit a dampening effect as the earstem is over-rotated or deflected from a deployed position to a deflected position. In some embodiments, a suspension component of the earstem can be operative to pivot relative to the frame until reaching a deployed position. The rigid elongate body can be operative to pivot relative to the frame beyond the deployed position. In this regard, the suspension component can be attached to the rigid elongate body along a posterior portion of the suspension component such that pivoting of the rigid elongate body beyond the deployed position causes deflection of the suspension component to dampen further pivoting of the rigid elongate body.

Abstract: A pair of amphibious glasses is provided. The pair of amphibious glasses comprises a lens assembly, a frame assembly, a skirt, and a temple assembly. The lens assembly comprises at least one lens, while the frame assembly defines at least one frame so that the lens can be embedded into the frame. The skirt is detachably attached to one side of the frame assembly and extends outward from the side of the frame assembly. The skirt is adapted to fit against the face around the eyes of the user. The temple assembly is adapted so that the pair of amphibious glasses can firmly fit on the user's face.

Abstract: A hearing protection device capable of attachment to a temple support bar of any pair of eye or safety glasses. The device comprises an elongated bracket with internal clips for attachment means, along with a hingedly rotating extension arm with attached earplug for providing hearing protection in noisy environments. The rotating assembly allows the earplug to be inserted into the practitioner's ear or conveniently pulled away and stowed against the user's head, away from moving machinery which would otherwise create an entanglement concern.

Abstract: A safety eyewear device featuring a pair of safety glasses including two ear extensions; and two earplug components each featuring an arm with an earplug, earplug components are attached to each extension of the safety glasses via an attachment means. The attachment means may include (i) an arm aperture disposed on the arm and one or more extension apertures disposed in the extensions, the extension apertures are adapted to be aligned with the arm aperture and a screw is threaded through the arm aperture and extension aperture to secure the earplug component to the extension; and (ii) an arm aperture disposed in the end of the arm and a slot disposed in the first end of the arm below the arm aperture, the slot is adapted to snugly slide around the respective extension, wherein a screw is threaded through the arm aperture to secure the arm to the extension.

Abstract: An earstem for eyeglasses is provided that can incorporate an interchangeable elastomeric traction member disposed in a recessed seat which extends along a length of the earstem to provide a contact area between the earstem and the head. The traction member can be disposed along the bottom portion of the earstem and/or around the periphery of the earstem. The traction device can be detachably coupled to the earstem so that the traction device can be exchanged to accommodate different needs or situations.

Abstract: An earstem for an eyeglass is provided that can exhibit a dampening effect as the earstem is over-rotated or deflected from a deployed position to a deflected position. In some embodiments, a suspension component of the earstem can be operative to pivot relative to the frame until reaching a deployed position. The rigid elongate body can be operative to pivot relative to the frame beyond the deployed position. In this regard, the suspension component can be attached to the rigid elongate body along a posterior portion of the suspension component such that pivoting of the rigid elongate body beyond the deployed position causes deflection of the suspension component to dampen further pivoting of the rigid elongate body.

Abstract: Eyewear includes a pair of glasses with an eyeglass frame having eyeglass temples but no earpieces, the distal ends of the temples operable as pivots to allow the eyeglass frame to pivot between use and non-use positions. The eyewear also includes a retainer member connected to the eyeglass temples as well as articles releasably connected to the eyeglass frame while in recesses formed by the frame.

Abstract: Left and right curved discs may be attached to distal end portions of the left and right temple frames of an eyeglass. The left and right curved discs are positionable at a slight depression covered by skin above a mastoid process of the wearer's head and behind the wearer's ears for securing the eyeglass to the wearer. When not in use, the left and right curved discs may be hooked onto the wearer's ears for temporarily storing the eyeglass.

Abstract: The present invention provides an eyeglass frame without nose pads that can adapt to difference in face size and can exert sufficient fixation force. [Solving Means] A nose-pad-less eyeglass frame 1 that is not provided with nose pads, wherein supporting members 3 for fixing an eyeglass frame to a face are attached on temples 2, and the supporting members 3 are movable in longitudinal directions of the temples so that the positions of the supporting members 3 are adjustable.

Abstract: Eyewear includes a pair of glasses with an eyeglass frame having eyeglass temples but no earpieces, the distal ends of the temples operable as pivots to allow the eyeglass frame to pivot between use and non-use positions. The eyewear also includes a retainer member connected to the eyeglass temples as well as articles releasably connected to the eyeglass frame while in recesses formed by the frame.

Abstract: This invention relates to temples for eyeglasses each comprising a main temple body and an accessory part. The accessory part at each side has a side plate provided with an embracing portion turning at the rear end thereof and further extending forward. An inserting portion is provided on the side plate near the embracing section. The main temple body at each side has an engaging section at its end, and an engaging slot which is carved to be hollow is provided at a place near the engaging section of the main temple body. In this manner, the side plate of the accessory part and the embracing section embrace the engaging section of the temple body, and the inserting portion of the accessory-part is inserted and interlinked within the engaging slot such that a stable assembling state is accomplished between the main temple body and the accessory part.

Abstract: Connector assembly for connecting an earpiece (27) of a hearing aid to a glasses temple (13). The glasses temple (13) has hearing aid components. The connector assembly (31) has a first connector housing (34) and a second connector housing (37). The first connector housing (34) is designed to be attached to the earpiece (27) via an intermediate unit (29) whereas the second connector housing (37) is designed to be attached to the glasses temple (13). The first and second connector housings (34, 37) are designed to engage one another by way of a disconnectable connection.

Abstract: Sunglasses includes a frame portion having opposing inner and outer faces, opposed first and second sides, a nose bridge formed between the opposed first and second sides, and a lens opening between the nose bridge and each of the first and second sides. A lens-defining member, made of a flexible, thin, sun-protective, light-transmitting material, has an outer face applied to the inner face of the frame portion and an opposing inner face, and a side in juxtaposition to each of the first and second sides of the frame portion. Fasteners affix the lens-defining member to the frame portion, and first and second temples extend rearwardly of the frame portion at the first and second sides of the frame portion, respectively.

Abstract: This invention is related to a pair of eyeglasses. The lens includes a pair of connecting pieces disposed with a connecting barb portion set on two opposite sides of the lens; the temples include a hinge portion comprising a hinge neck portion and a hinge pillar set on one end of the temples, the hinge neck portion being respectively connected to the temples and the hinge pillar; the connecting elements comprise a connecting trough with an inner trough in it, a hinge trough, and a hinge passage, and the connecting elements are respectively connected to the lens and the temples. Wherein when the lens is hinged to the connecting elements, the connecting piece is received by the hinge trough and the connecting barb portion is engaged in the inner trough; when the temples are hinged to the connecting elements, the hinge pillar is hinged in the hinge trough.

Abstract: Eyewear having an enhanced fit which may be used for safety, sports, and the like. The eyewear may provide features which permit enhanced airflow and an enhanced fit to a user's face. Such features may include greater adjustability to provide greater comfort. Eyewear including an RFID tag which is activated to send or receive transmissions when the eyewear is unfolded and/or positioned in a position to be worn by a user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to eyeglasses and eyeglass frames comprising adjustable earpieces to align and attach to the wearer's ears or earlobes, thus avoiding contact with the wearer's hairline and hair, and minimizing contact with the skin.

Abstract: An eyeglasses assembly comprises a primary lens frame combined with lenses having a primary function, a protective strip, and a secondary lens frame combined with lenses having a secondary function. The protective strip and the secondary lens frame each have a middle section formed with a forwardly protruding, resilient clamp having an opening which is constantly kept closed. The protective strip or the secondary lens frame can be selectively assembled as needed with the primary lens frame by engaging the opening of the resilient clamp of the protective strip or the secondary lens frame with a perimeter of a supporting portion on a middle section of the primary lens frame, wherein the supporting portion has a rear end formed as a bulged segment. Alternatively, the protective strip and the secondary lens frame can both be assembled with the primary lens frame to form the eyeglasses assembly.

Abstract: An eyewear display and media device interconnection system enables a user to connect various media devices and various eyewear or other displays to each other, by using a common interface. The integrated system offers improved ergonomics, lower size, lower power consumption and lower cost.

Abstract: This invention relates to temples for eyeglasses each comprising a main temple body and an accessory part. The accessory part at each side has a side plate provided with an embracing portion turning at the rear end thereof and further extending forward. An inserting portion is provided on the side plate near the embracing section. The main temple body at each side has an engaging section at its end, and an engaging slot which is carved to be hollow is provided at a place near the engaging section of the main temple body. In this manner, the side plate of the accessory part and the embracing section embrace the engaging section of the temple body, and the inserting portion of the accessory-part is inserted and interlinked within the engaging slot such that a stable assembling state is accomplished between the main temple body and the accessory part.

Abstract: The ear protection apparatus is provided as ear protection with various means of attachment to existing eyeglasses and also as ear protection including eyeglasses. Various embodiments provide multiple means for multiply adjustable positioning of the ear protection. Multiple plane adjustments are provided, with flex tubes with memory comprising a part of those adjustments. Refined earplug design provides for relaxed fit to a variety of ear sizes and shapes.

Abstract: A pair of amphibious glasses is provided. The pair of amphibious glasses comprises a lens assembly, a frame assembly, a skirt, and a temple assembly. The lens assembly comprises at least one lens, while the frame assembly defines at least one frame so that the lens can be embedded into the frame. The skirt is detachably attached to one side of the frame assembly and extends outward from the side of the frame assembly. The skirt is adapted to fit against the face around the eyes of the user. The temple assembly is adapted so that the pair of amphibious glasses can firmly fit on the user's face.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus, system or method for attaching one or more articles to the human head which is adapted, in one or more embodiments, to substantially reduce or eliminate human ailments associated with the use of frames in the face area of the human head. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the present invention comprises a frame having two arms, a forehead bridge connecting the arms therebetween, a nasion bridge substantially centered at one end upon the forehead bridge, and a nasion base at another end, the present invention adapted to substantially reduce or eliminate human ailments associated with the use of frames in the face area of the human head.

Abstract: A support particularly for frames of eyeglasses and in-ear speakers, comprising a substantially curvilinear framework with a curvature which is at least partially complementary with respect to the natural curvature of the root of the helix, of the ridge of the antihelix, of the inferior crux of the antihelix of the ear of the user. The curvilinear framework is adapted for at least partial interlocking in at least one of the portions of the pinna.

Abstract: Eyewear frames having flexible temples that include a flexible lower temple portion, a rigid upper temple portion and an opening. The opening decreases in size as the flexible lower temple portion conforms to a user's head and ears.

Abstract: An eyeglass retainer for attaching to an eyeglass frame having a temple. The eyeglass retainer includes a temple arm, a retaining arm, and a spring pivot portion. The temple arm includes an open end and a pivot end. The temple is removably insertable into the open end, and the pivot end is attached to the spring pivot portion. The retaining arm includes a proximate end and an exterior surface. The proximate end is coupled to the spring pivot portion and the exterior surface engages an eyeglass wearer. The spring pivot portion resists relative movement between the temple arm and the retaining arm thereby retaining the eyeglass frame against the eyeglass wearer.

Abstract: A mechanism for extending and retracting a retainer strap for eyewear. The strap is disposed in one or both hollow temples of an eyeglass frame and is manually extended, retracted, and locked by an extension which slides in a port or passageway forming a track or slot disposed in one surface of the temple extending from the interior to the exterior of the temple. The extension provides the means to manually retract the strap from an extended position, which extended position is achieved by pulling out the strap from the rearward end, and may be used to form one component of a locking mechanism for the strap either in the extended or retracted position. The retainer straps may be either elastic, inelastic, or one of each to provide for different modes of use.

Abstract: An eyeglass retainer for attaching to an eyeglass frame having a temple. The eyeglass retainer includes a temple arm, a retaining arm, and a spring pivot portion. The temple arm includes an open end and a pivot end. The temple is removably insertable into the open end, and the pivot end is attached to the spring pivot portion. The retaining arm includes a proximate end and an exterior surface. The proximate end is coupled to the spring pivot portion and the exterior surface engages an eyeglass wearer. The spring pivot portion resists relative movement between the temple arm and the retaining arm thereby retaining the eyeglass frame against the eyeglass wearer.

Abstract: A novel eyeglasses frame allowing sizing, assembly and disassembly without the need for special training, screws, bolts, or pins, or special tools.

Abstract: Eyewear comprises a microphone and a speaker. An eyewear neck strap couples the microphone and speaker to a wearer unit carried by the eyewear wearer. The wearer unit exchanges wireless signals with a base station. The base station is coupled to various devices such as surgical theater equipment, and/or to a telecommunication system, such as a telephone system. The eyewear enables the wearer to conduct hands-free communication such as telephone conversations and command and control operations, as well as to perform other hands-free tasks such as dictation. The wearer also receives data in audio form or as an image using a video display coupled with the eyewear.

Abstract: A hearing protection device readily insertable and removable from temple arms of eye glasses of varying size, width, angles and flanges, comprising a stiff but bendable vinyl tube, a connector cord, and an earplug. The tube is positioned around the temple bar of glasses past where the temple bar comes into contact with the user's ear when the glasses are worn. The device is held in position by pressure points of contact between the internal surface of the tube and points along the arm of glasses. Once mounted, and glasses worn, the sensation of the vinyl tube simulates the eyeglass arms themselves, and the earplug is conveniently positioned behind and outside of the user's line of vision. The earplug may be inserted and removed from the user's ears as desired given changing noise levels in the user's environment.

Abstract: A multiple piece temple tip for eyeglasses in which the eyeglasses have a right temple bar and a left temple bar pivotally attached to an eyeglasses frame body. The temple tip includes a temple tip body having a first and second end and a longitudinal channel extending therethrough and at least one temple stop having a longitudinal channel extending therethrough. The temple tip body and stop are formed from a pliable material. The multiple piece temple tip further includes a plurality of rib portions positioned at the second end of the tip body, wherein each rib portion is separated by an area of a reduced diameter of the tip body.

Abstract: An eye cover for use as sunglasses, eye shields, eye glasses or other eye wear, is formed of an elongated and flexible sheet of transparent plastic material adapted to extend horizontally over both eyes and temples of a wearer, to a location forward of the ears of the wearer. The sheet has a central nose engaging area, a pair of viewing areas on opposite sides of the nose engaging area and a pair of temple engaging areas each extending from one of the viewing areas. Each of the temple areas have inner surfaces and are bent for use into an arcuate position with the inner surfaces engaging the temples of a wearer. A bend retaining mechanism, such as wires connected to the perimeter of the sheet, form and resiliently maintain the arcuate position of each of temple area.

Abstract: Improved eyeglasses are disclosed that have improvements in comfort, safety, wear ability, and convenience, based upon improvements in the contact (bearing) surfaces where the eyeglasses touch the body by providing air passages, hydrophobic surfaces and/or ratchet-tooth-like structures to promote motion from the bottom of the lenses in front toward the end of earpieces in the back of the head; to methods, articles, etc. for providing such improvements; and to methods for improving acceptance of such improved eyeglasses, especially improved methods of doing business.