Abstract: Ear warmers which are carried by the frame of a pair of eye glasses and comprised of a pair of soft pliable ear covers wherein each of the ear covers has a perforated side panel, a rear flap portion, a tubular sleeve projecting forwardly from the side panel and an attachment strap projecting laterally from the rear flap portion. The tubular sleeves are adapted to receive portions of the templates of the eye glasses proximate the ear pieces to secure the ear warmers to the eye glasses such that upon securing together the extended ends of the attachment straps at the back of the wearers' heads, the side panels and rear flap portions of the ear warmers extend comfortable along and about the wearer's ears to warm and protect the ears.

Abstract: A device for securing eyeglasses on a person's head. A pair of elastomeric retainers are secured along temples of a pair of eyeglasses for positioning behind a person's ears.

Abstract: A hair restraint attachable to eyewear is provided so as to enable a person wearing long hair to maintain the hair in as natural a manner as possible while preventing the hair from falling forwardly when the person tilts his or her head forwardly and downwardly. The hair restraint provides a mounting bar releasably attachable to a temple of the eyewear and an arm that projects rearwardly and divergently from the temple to form a rearwardly opening notch that receives the long hair from the sides of the wearer's head and prevents such side hair from falling forwardly toward the front of the wearer's head particularly when the wearer's head is tilted forwardly and downwardly.

Abstract: An eyeglass assembly that supports lenses over the eyes without the use of a nose bridge or any other structure that rests upon the nose. The assembly includes a temple element having a first end and a second end that extends around the back of the head. A first lens frame element or lens is coupled to the first end of the temple element. Similarly, a second lens frame element or lens is coupled to the second end of the temple element. As a result, the temple element supports the first lens frame element or lens and the second lens frame element or lens a predetermined distance apart over the eyes. No structure extends across the gap over the nose. The temple element is biased against the sides of the head to help retain the assembly in place.

Abstract: An ear-protector is provided as a flexible element preferably made of PVC, having a first enlarged section used for covering over an ear, and a second, forwardly-extending, reduced mounting section extending from the first enlarged section. Each section has formed therein a vertical slit, forming together a pair of forwardly-positioned slits through which may be passed the temple part of eyeglasses or sunglasses, by which the ear-protector is mounted over an ear. The temple part of the eyeglasses is inserted through the pair of slits, so that the section of the temple part of the eyeglasses between the pair of slits is located exteriorly of the ear-protector, and whereby the second reduced section of the ear-protector and part of the first enlarged section of the ear-protector adjacent to the first section is bowed inwardly in a concave manner for forcing the ear-protector against the ear, whereby the ear-protector is snuggly positioned against the ear, for protecting the ear against cold and wind.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a hearing protective earmuff apparatus for use by an individual wearing eyeglasses while effecting a complete seal of the earmuff pad against the individual's head. In one embodiment, the earmuff comprises an outer housing assembly, a resilient inner pad that can seal against the wearer's head, and a middle assembly positioned between the outer housing assembly and the inner pad. The middle assembly includes an eyeglass stem receptor channel that opens at the front of the middle assembly. The receptor channel is adapted to receive and removably engage an eyeglass ear stein inserted into the stem receptor. In another embodiment, the earmuff apparatus of the invention comprises a pair of auditory protective earmuffs mounted on a connecting band.

Abstract: An eyeglass support system, where, when worn, lenses (55a unseen and 56a) and frame (59a) are lifted onto a wearer's nose by leveraging the rearward ends of sidepieces (47a unseen and 48a) under the lower rear slopes of the wearer's ears. The weight of the lenses plus frame is slightly forward of where the eyeglasses' nosepiece (46c) rests on the wearer's nose. The two sidepieces are mounted to the outside edges of the eyeglasses. The free ends of the sidepieces have ear-rests (51a and unseen 52a), which rest under the lower rear slopes of the wearer's ears. The side pieces supported under the ears, leverage the weight of the glasses up on the nose. The ear-rests hold the nosepiece to the nose at a desired position. This hold is secure because the slopes of the nose and lower rear ears are somewhat parallel.

Abstract: In a temple for spectacles an end part of the temple distal from the spectacle lenses is bent to reverse on itself, in a downwards direction, so as to obtain a longitudinal element which can be distanced from the temple, and which is destined to rest on a user's ear. A mobile element, slidably coupled to the temple, is interpositioned between the temple and the longitudinal element. By displacing the mobile element towards the end of the longitudinal element constrained to the temple, the temple and the longitudinal element can be distanced one from another, an entity of such distancing being variable according to a position of the mobile element along the temple.

Abstract: An eyesight and hearing safety apparatus for use by a human being. The apparatus comprises a front guard portion including a front transparent panel for protecting the eyesight of the human being. The apparatus further comprises a first and a second earplug for protecting the hearing of the human being. The apparatus further comprises a first temple having a first attachment end and a first support end. The first attachment end is hingedly attached to one end of the front guard portion. The first earplug is attached to the first temple adjacent the first support end. The first temple and the first earplug support the front guard portion from a respective auditory canal when the human being is wearing the apparatus. The apparatus further comprises a second temple having a second attachment end and a second support end. The second attachment end is hingedly attached to one end of the front guard portion. The second earplug is attached to the second temple adjacent the second support end.

Abstract: Eye and ear protective eyewear comprising a standard pair of conventional reading glasses, prescription glasses, safety glasses or sunglasses to which a pair of wind-deflecting deflectors are attached to the lenses and/or frame and extend rearward from the lenses towards the ear. The deflectors are configured and arranged to deflect air flow away from the ear while terminating prior to the auditory meatus of the ear in order to avoid interfering with the hearing of the wearer.

Abstract: A miniature radio and two speakers, one for each ear, are releasably attachable to a pair of spectacles. The speakers are remote from the radio and connected to it through speaker wires. In a first embodiment, a truncate primary tube releasably engages a trailing end of each spectacle ear piece, and the radio is clipped to one of the primary tubes. All but the opposite ends of the speaker wires are housed within an elongate, flexible tube that interconnects the respective free ends of each truncate primary tube to one another. The elongate, flexible tube has exit openings at its opposite ends, and the opposite ends of the speaker wires extend through the exit openings and through respective auxiliary tubes that are secured to the primary tubes that engage the respective ear pieces of the spectacles. In this way, the spectacle ear pieces do not contact the opposite ends of the speaker wires when the ear pieces are inserted into the truncate primary tubes.

Abstract: A temple tip for a frame of spectacles has a structure in which a portion not touched by the ear is made of the first resin and a portion touched by the ear is made of the second resin having a smaller hardness than the first resin.

Abstract: A headset device adapted to he utilized with spectacles having temples. The headset includes a first ear cup and a second ear cup. Each ear cup is adapted to enclose an ear of a user. Each ear cup also has a temple accommodating mechanism adapted for receiving one of the temples. The headset further includes a head strap for coupling the ear cups together. The head strap further providing a bias that maintains each ear cup positioned over the ear of the user.

Abstract: An earplug assembly adapted for joinder to eyeglass temples, preferably by means of an axial connector providing semirigid connection to one end of an elongated telescoping member for rotation in a single plane, an earplug being joined at the other end of the telescoping member for rotation in at least one plane containing the telescoping member, together with a combination comprising eyeglasses and the earplug assembly.

Abstract: In an eye mask according to the present invention, a pair of support members are connected with a main body by a plurality of convex portions and receiving holes. A stopper is movably mounted to a rear portion of each said support member, whereby the eye mask is definitely and preferably fitted to a wearer's face.

Abstract: A retainer and hanger for lens containing devices, particularly eyeglasses, which enables eased adjustment of the vertical position of the device when suspended around the neck from a chest level position to an unobtrusive, elevated position.

Abstract: A retainer and hanger for lens containing devices, particularly eyeglasses, which enables eased adjustment of the vertical position of the device when suspended around the neck from a chest level position to an unobtrusive, elevated position.

Abstract: A pair of sports eyeglasses having a substantially hard, rigid frame, a pair of soft, resilient strap connector pads, and a headband assembly coupled to the rigid frame by the soft resilient strap connector pads. The soft connector pads provide cushioning at the junction between the rigid frame and the straps to provide a comfortable fit to the user. The frame front is shortened at its ends for use with helmets used in sporting activities or the like. The headband assembly includes a first elastic strap extending between the soft, resilient connector pads, a second strap coupled at its ends to the first strap and extending over the top of the user's head, and a third strap extending between the first and second straps along a rear portion of the wearer's head.

Abstract: Temples for eyewear include a first portion for contacting the head of the wearer and a second portion for connecting the first temple portion to the eyewear front. The first temple portion is movable to accommodate a wide variety of head shapes or sizes and provide a more secure fit.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a temple for an eyeglass frame, the temple including (a) a downwardly inclined temple end portion which is securely supportable behind the ear at the side head of one who wears the eyeglasses, and (b) a ball tip attached to the rear end of the inclined temple end portion by a spring. The inclined temple end portion terminates at substantially the bottom of a concave portion in a curvature of the behind-the-end region and is shaped to substantially fit along a curvature of the behind-the-ear region. The spring extends in the direction of inclination of the inclined temple end portion and is a wire or plate spring having high resilience. The ball tip is in a position wherein it contacts the wearers side head at a rear half region of a concave portion in the curvature of the behind-the-ear region.

Abstract: A pull-down member is pivotably and ratchetly attached to the distal end of the end-piece of each eyeglass temple. Each pull-down member is pivotably displaceable to the end-piece at a series of angles, and thereby provides a snug fit of the eyeglasses on the user's face. In one embodiment, the pull-down member comprises a disk-shaped core having an edge on which is attached an elongated appendage which is the portion of the pull-down member abutting against the user's ear. The edge of the core also includes a series of notches which are biased by a ball and spring mechanism to provide the pivotable and ratchetable displacement of the pull-down member relative to the end-piece of the eyeglass temple. In another embodiment of the pull-down member, the core has a central opening defined by a series of teeth.

Abstract: An eyes-ears-nose protector includes eye-glasses with attached nose shield, side shields and ear shields to protect simultaneously the nose, eyes, and ears from direct and side excessive sunlight.

Abstract: A hollow, strap-like eyeglass retainer (20) which provides audio electronic connections to interact with radio or other audio signal producing equipment (46) and audio speakers.

Abstract: Embodiments of a vision-hearing protection device are shown and described, each embodiment including an eyeglass retainer, for holding eyeglasses on the user's head or around the neck, and earplugs connected to the retainer for protecting the user's hearing. Preferably, the vision-hearing protection device includes a retraction feature wherein the earplugs may be quickly pulled in toward the retainer for more secure and compact "storage" and then quickly drawn out toward the ears for convenient reinsertion. In the preferred embodiment, the retainer is a hollow tube having three holes. A cord slidably extends through the hollow tube, with the cord ends extending out from the two holes that are nearer the retainer ends to attach to the earplugs, and with the cord middle portion extending out from the third hole in the rear or middle portion of the hollow tube.

Abstract: An innovative head strap for utilization with sunglasses which provides a tight fit about the user's head allowing for a tight headset seal when the sunglasses are worn simultaneously with a headset. The head strap is composed of two members each having an elastic conformable pocket for insertion of a connection piece which connects each of the members to the pair of sunglasses. The head strap is adjustable, allowing for conformance to most users' heads. The head strap is composed of an elastic material which has a durable external surface and a cushion-like internal surface.

Abstract: Spectacles for wearing by a user include first and second lenses and first and second frame sections bearing the first and second lenses respectively. In addition, the spectacles include a bridge connected to the first and second frame sections, and first and second weight shift devices connected to the first and second frame sections respectively. The first and second weight shift devices transfer some of the weight of the spectacles to an area of the face of the user in addition to the nose.

Abstract: The present invention consists of a device which removeably secures a standard set of earplugs to a pair of eyeglasses, preferably safety glasses, by double looping a standard cord with a pair of cord adjusters. A pair of double looped elastomeric temple securing means hold both a loop of the cord through one of each of their loops and an eyeglass temple piece through the other of their loops. The tips of the cord are provided with an annular binding surface which may be inserted into the end of a standard earplug cavity which is cylindrical in configuration and which secures the earplug to the cord tip by frictional engagement therewith.

Abstract: A pair of eyeglasses with a hair clip comprising a lens frame, two temples, and a detachable hair clip set combined together, the hair clip set consisting of a front elongate arm and two side arms pivotally combined with two ends of the front arm, the front arm normally placed in a lengthwise recess in an upper edge of the lens frame, the two side arms normally placed in a lengthwise recess in an inner upper edge of each temple, the rear end of each side arm pivotally connected with each temple so that the hair clip set may be swung up curvingly on the hairs of the head of a user.

Abstract: A audio mixer is disclosed in which selection of audio monitor signals is accomplished by an edit select switch and a plurality of monitor select switches on a monitor select portion of the mixer display. When the edit select switch is enabled, selection of audio monitor source signals is controlled by an editor. When the edit select switch is not enabled, audio monitor signals may be selected by the plurality of monitor select switches. Selection of audio monitor signals is achieved regardless of whether or not the mixer is under general crossfade control by an editor.

Abstract: A spectacle frame is provided with a pair of temples extending from the lens-holding front frame. The temples have swingable temple end pieces that swing relative to the rear portion of the temple. The swingable end pieces ensure that the spectacle frames do not slip down the nose, without increasing pressure on the nose or on the back of the ears.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dual temple system, useful in eyewear frames, having in combination a paddle temple member and a cable temple member. Eyewear frames having a pair of dual temple systems are also provided.

Abstract: An eye shielding method and apparatus is provided for eyeglass wearers including a generally planar shield having a plurality of notches and score lines formed therein to allow the generally planar shield to be bent into a configuration which substantially covers the peripheral region of the user's head not covered by standard eyeglasses. Mounting slots are provided to mount the shield on the temple of a conventional pair of eyeglasses. The shields may be manufactured in pairs and joined by a frangible joint.

Abstract: A dual-function eyeglass retainer/sweatband comprising a central sweatband portion having on each end attached thereto a retainer portion having a tubular end. The sweatband portion is manufactured from a different material than the retainer portions. Preferably the sweatband portion is made from elasticized terrycloth and the retainer portions are made from an elastomeric foam such as neoprene. The present invention provides for tight, loose and storage configurations. A method of transforming the present invention between the loose and tight configurations, including a half-twist, is disclosed. An optional knotted configuration is also disclosed.

Abstract: An eyewear retainer device includes a one-piece sleeve having a main body section and a pair of infolded sections extended within the confines of the main body section and joined to one another with a heat weld to form a double-walled tube-like structure having opposed open ends. A pair of elastic collars are captured between the double walls of the tube-like structure and surround the open ends thereof for gripping the temples of eyeglasses inserted therein. The double-walled tube-like structure is folded to form a loop with free ends and provided with a keeper which is slidable toward and away from the free ends for adjusting the effective length of the retainer device therebetween. The invention includes the method of making the eyewear retainer.

Abstract: A protective pouch (26) for storing eyeglasses (24) or small objects such as keys or money that can be rolled up into a compact configuration (44). The pouch is provided with an eyeglass strap (21) with ends (20) capable of releasably attaching to the eyeglass arms (22) so that it is always available for use and cannot be lost. The two ends of the strap pass through holes (25) into the interior cavity (46) of the pouch, pass out the open end (48) of the pouch and are attached to the eyeglass arms. The pouch can slide along the strap to adjust the strap length for tensioning the eyeglasses to a one's head. A cover flap (30) is provided to fasten the pouch in its compact configuration or to close off the pouch opening. When the eyeglasses and strap are stored inside the pouch, the entire package can be worn on one's belt (50) from a loop (28) provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hollow, strap-like eyeglass retainer which will provide audio electronic connections to interact with radio or other audio signal producing and audio speakers.

Abstract: The eye glass frame is comprised of a pair of rims for receiving the lenses; side temples connected at one end to the outside edge of each rim, each side temple formed to rest behind the wearer's ears; and at least one supporting member attached to the side temple for securing the eye glass frame to the wearer's hair to properly position the lenses relative to the wearer's eyes. The glass frame may have several supporting members, which have several alternative configurations. That is, the supporting member may be comprised of at least one joint member attached to the side temple, and at least one head seating member formed at the free end of the joint member. The supporting member may be further comprised of at least one connecting member provided between the joint member and the head seating member. The head seating member has several alternative configurations.

Abstract: For a pair of goggles with a frame and temples made of relatively hard plastic material or of metal comprising at least one pad element made of relatively soft plastic material at the ends of the temples and/or at the nose piece it is provided for the purpose of increasing the wearing comfort of the goggles and for attaining a stable fit, as is necessary in particular with protective goggles for workers and sports goggles, that the pad element is formed as a relatively thin-walled convexity which is moulded of plastic material.

Abstract: A speaker assembly for securement to the temples of an eyeglass frame, such as sunglasses, is disclosed. In particular the assembly includes an adjustable support which is detachably secured to the temples or fixed permanently thereto. The speaker is supported spaced from the frame and the particularity of its mounting is that it can be pivoted to emitt sound towards the ear of a wearer or fully away from the ear or any intermediate position. This permits the wearer to adjust the direction of the speakers to hear other important sounds that may be directed at him from his back or sideways. Accordingly, if the wearer is listening to the radio in an area where important sounds need to be heard, such as in vehicle traffic, the traffic sound will overpower the earphone speaker sound.

Abstract: Eyewear, such as sunglasses, is provided having a self-adjusting ear stem system. The eyewear has upper and lower frame members which contain an elastic cord means disposed there through wherein the elastic cord means can be extended on opposite sides of the wearer's face to fit around the wearer's ears.

Abstract: Sunglasses for infants and small children are formed of a lens-defining member made of a thin flexible light-transmitting plastic material of a sun-protective composition or color. The lens-defining member has opposite projecting tabs to which flexible extendable strips are attached for supporting the sunglasses on the head of the wearer. A frame made of a soft flexible plastic foam material and having two superimposed frame members of substantially the same shape is formed by affixing each frame member to a respective face of the lens member.

Abstract: Earstems for eyewear are configured to define a lateral distance between the earstems which is greater than the width of the head in the anterior temple region so as to prevent any contact of the earstems and the head in that region. Preferably, the earstems include a diverging section, a transition section, a converging section and a retaining section, wherein the transition section defines the greatest lateral distance between the earstems. The retaining section extends posteriorally from the converging section so as to provide an interfacing surface between the eyewear and the head. The retaining section may be configured so as to accommodate the traction device so as to enhance the retention of the eyewear about the head by increasing the coefficient of static friction between the eyewear and the head.

Abstract: Buoyant jewelry for retaining and protectinq personal articles. Each jewelry/retainer comprises a brightly colored, buoyant body coupled to one or more fasteners for securing various articles such as sunglasses, keys, or personal care products which the swimmer or water sportsman desires to conveniently retain. The jewelry items comprise eyeglass retainers, bracelets, anklets, name badges, and necklaces. The body comprises a resilient core of low-density foam covered by a flexible, tubular sheath. The sheath brightly colors and reinforces the body. In one mode the fasteners comprise resilient tubes for axially gripping the ear pieces of conventional glasses. An alternative fastener comprises a flexible fabric channel for receiving fine wire or wrap-around ear pieces. Another embodiment comprises a cord looped through an item to be floated, and an optional cap is provided for slip-fitting over existing containers of personal care products.

Abstract: This invention is directed to attachable eyeglasses in which a brow bracket contacts a wearer's forehead to partly absorb the weight of the attachable eyeglasses. The attachable eyeglasses fit over normally worn eyeglasses. A wide and large front frame is formed in order to conceal the normally worn eyeglasses. By adopting a device having wide temple pieces, a fastener holds the normally worn eyeglasses and the attachable eyeglasses together. The attachable eyeglasses and normal eyeglasses can be worn in a pleasant manner without incurring damage or scratches.

Abstract: An article of wearing apparel that is configured to be worn by an individual as an ear protector and eye glasses retainer. The article is adjustably attachable to a pair of glasses by utilizing formed sleeves that receive the bows of the glasses. Each of the sleeves grips the bows as with an elastomeric material forming a part of the sleeve that clings to the bows of the glasses. The article worn on the head of the individual covers the ears to provide protection and being attached to the glasses, retains the glasses in position.

Abstract: A flavored eyeglasses boot member is placed upon the end of an eyeglass temple arm, and the boot member is flavored with a fruit, candy, or spice flavor.

Abstract: This invention provides an eyeglass support system suitable for supporting corrective lenses for young children, for supporting sunglasses or corrective glasses for athletes dentists, physicans, surgeons, equipment operators or the handicapped which can hold the eyeglasses comfortably and securely without any strap or headband and which, when assembled with eyeglasses mounted in a frame, can be donned with one hand. The eyeglass support system of this invention includes a temple having a D-shaped ear-attachment means which fits comfortably around the ear. In preferred embodiments, the system includes several adjustments for accurate fit and unique temple designs that are less annoying, especially to small children. A unique feature of the system is the ability to support eyeglasses from one ear facilitating easy on-and-off use.

Abstract: In eyewear employing temples, a substantially cylindrical elastomeric traction member is disposed in a recessed seat which extends along a length of each temple to provide a contact area between the temple and the head. The traction member and seat may be sized so that the traction member is substantially flush with the adjacent temple or alternatively, the traction member may extend beyond the periphery of the temple. In either configuration, the traction device extends substantially parallel to the length of the temple.

Abstract: A stretch fabric is double rolled and then sewn to tubular straps at each end to form an eyeglasses retainer, case combination. The tubular straps are attached to the stems of eyeglasses and are held in place on the stems by elastic bands within the ends of the straps. The assembly is then worn around the head or neck as a retainer preventing the eyeglasses from sliding forward or falling off in sports and such. When the eyeglasses are not worn they can be folded and placed within the cavity formed by unrolling the double roll of the case.

Abstract: An eyewear retainer of fabric-covered elastic foam material or molded soft elastic and flexible plastic or rubber-like material, for holding eyeglasses and the like securely in place on wearer's head and providing padding for the bow portions of the eyeglasses. A pair of tubular portions fit over downwardly curved rear ends of the bows of a pair of glasses, and downwardly depending hook portions, attached to the tubular portions, fit behind a wearer's ears to retain the eyewear in place. Bending of the tubular portions causes bulging, acting as cushioning for the bows. End pieces of a strap may be attached removably to the tubular portions. The strap may be in two portions interconnected separably by mating pieces of hook-and-loop fastening material or a buckle to provide for adjustability and easy removal of glasses. A rear end portion of each tubular portion may define a number of rearwardly inclined interior circumferential ridges and grooves to provide a secure grip on the bows of a pair of glasses.