Abstract: The present invention provides a pair of spectacles comprising a pair of lenses held by the respective lens frames, a side extending backwardly from each of said lens frames and balancing means for eliminating or reducing the load on the nose of a user. Therefore, the spectacles of the present invention requires no or substantially no bridge means for supporting the weight of the spectacles on the nose of the user.

Abstract: An apparatus including an elongate securement cord with a ring formed at each end and each ring mounted to an elastomeric loop. Each elastomeric loop includes a spring member encompassing each elastomeric loop medially thereof to effect an upper and lower loop with the upper loop of each elastomeric loop resiliently securing a temple leg of an eyeglass assembly therewithin.

Abstract: An eyeglass retainer, which also provides protection for the ears, comprising an adjustable two-piece headband having tubular members for receiving and holding the temples of a pair of eyeglasses threaded therethrough, and wherein the tubular members hook over the user's ears when the eyeglass retainer is emplaced in operable position on a user's head, and wherein the eyeglasses are firmly retained in position due to the tubular members being snugly emplaced between the headband pieces and the user's head.

Abstract: A side member of a spectacles frame comprises an elongate rod and a wider ear part extending rearwardly from the rod. The ear part comprises at least two spars extending substantially parallel in spaced apart relationship to form an opening therebetween. Rear ends of the spars are interconnected. The ear part can be deformed when heated, while providing the wearer with the comfort associated with a wide part.

Abstract: An eyeglass frame particularly suited to sporting activities has two temples each comprising a main part and an end part aligned with the main part. The end part is mounted at one end of the main part and adapted to rotate about its own axis relative to the main part. The end part has two opposite edges on respective sides of its rotation axis. One edge has a more accentuated curvature than the other.

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: An eyeglasses and headgear combination is disclosed. The eyeglasses may be worn alone or in combination with the headgear. The temple member of the eyeglasses is alternatively positionable behind the ear of the user or attached to the headgear. When the temple is attached to the headgear, the temple extends outward from the front of the eyeglasses at an angle different than when the temple is positioned behind the ear of the user. This provides maximum comfort for the user in both positions. The coupling to which the temple is attached may be pivoted to move the eyeglass lenses out of the user's field of vision and rest them on his head or headgear.

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.

Abstract: An attachment to assist in holding spectacles on the head of a wearer. The attachment has at least one anchor member to grip the ear pieces of the spectacles and a retaining member, usually a cord, extends from the anchor member or members. A neck band is received around the neck of the wearer and the retaining member is attached to the neck band. One embodiment includes a head strap that extends secure behind the head of a wearer. A further embodiment has a single anchor member to grip both ear pieces and also to act as a head strap.

Abstract: This invention relates to an eyeglass/sunglass snuggling device which attaches to the temple piece of glasses. It also is designed to accept a decorative pendant which is removable when it is undesirable to wear. The device can be detached from the temple piece and worn separately if so desired.The invention comprises tubing; a deformable material to provide better fit around the ear; and, a detachable pendant which is held by a chain.

Abstract: A temple end piece for a temple of a spectacle frame has a unit stable in a form composed of an essentially horizontal first segment and a second segment curving downward to the rear in the shape of an arc. Connected to this unit is a third segment formed by a soft, flexible band, the upper end of which is attached to the first segment and the lower end of which is permanently connected to the lower end of the second segment. This band extends in the uncharged state of the temple end piece curved essentially in the shape of an arc, in fact, in a manner similar to the second segment. In its longitudinal direction the band is neither stretchable nor compressible. By virtue of its high flexiblity the band fit the shape of the auricle and/or head of the spectacle wearer when the spectacles are worn in place, so that a large contact area with lower pressures will adjust itself, and any and all pressure points are prevented in this contact area.

Abstract: A pair of eyeglasses having a pair of lenses, a frame for the lenses, nose pieces disposed between the lenses and adapted to engage the bridge of the nose of a wearer, and a pair of temple pieces extending rearwardly over the ears of the wearer, said temple pieces consisting of either a single continuous piece with the rearward end terminating in a thin tapering hook member fitted with a movable semi-soft weighted sleeve, or with temple pieces consisting of two segments, a forward section connected by the usual hinged means to the frame holding the lenses, and a rearward section terminating in a solid hooked member made of heavy material and with a soft cushion attached underneath, said members being connected by means of a sleeve permitting of horizontal adjustment, and located at an arbitrary point between the plane of the lenses and the ears of the wearer, and the designs of the temple pieces described above resulting in lessening weight and trauma at the nose of the warer of the glasses, the elimination o

Abstract: A device for securing eyeglasses to the ear of the wearer, using a ring of stretched elastomer on the bow or temple piece forward of the ear and adjustable in position. A loose loop of flexible line is tied to the ring, and extends in a larger loop around the ear at its base, with a sheath for padding where it touches the ear. The wearer adjusts the ring so as to create a slight force in the larger loop, which force prevents the bow from lifting off the top of the ear, which in turn prevents the eyeglasses from slipping forward down the slope of the nose.

Abstract: A cushion apparatus (10) for the ear hook portions (101) of the temple pieces (100) of a pair of eyeglasses wherein the cushion apparatus (10) comprises an elongated hollow body member (11) having an enlarged head portion (12) and a downwardly depending reduced dimension wedge element (13), wherein the wedge element (13) is dimensioned to rest on the bridge (21) of the users ears (20) to provide vertical support to the eyeglass temple pieces (100).

Abstract: An auxiliary earpiece is disclosed that is positively, adjustably, and removably attachable to an eyeglass bow with the aid of an insert. The earpiece includes an ear-engaging portion and a bow-receiving portion through which the bow is passed. The insert includes a wedge-like section that is positioned within the bow-receiving portion of the earpiece adjacent one side of the bow. By appropriately positioning the insert with respect to the bow-receiving portion of the earpiece, an interference fit is produced between the bow, the insert, and the earpiece to provide the desired attachment. The resultant side-to-side clamping works well with a wide variety of eyeglass frames making the earpiece relatively interchangeable among eyeglasses.

Abstract: Disclosed is a personal sun shield device for attachment directly to the facial area of the wearer. The shield has a primary shield member preferrably positionable immediately above the wearer's line of vision and a lower shield member which extends downward from the primary shield member to provide a slot such that the wearer's line of vision is through the slot between the primary shield member and the lower shield member. The lower shield member can be folded upward to reside in abutting position immediately behind the primary shield member so that the wearer has the option of using or not using the lower shield member. The primary shield member attaches to the face of the wearer by means of suction cups or two-sided tape preferrably in the area of the wearer's temples. This direct attachment allows the wearer to manipulate the primary shield member slightly upward or downward by means of merely raising or lowering his brow.

Abstract: A temple end piece for a temple of a spectacle frame is comprised of a first segment running essentially straight in the longitudinal direction of the temple, a connecting segment extending downward from the first segment, and a fitting segment intended for fitting on the head and/or behind the ear. The longitudinal fitting segment is borne and supported by the connecting segment, whereby this support is achieved at the longitudinal middle or at the lower end or in the region between the longitudinal middle and the lower end of the fitting segment, so that at least the upper half of the fitting segment projects freely upward to the first segment and can be deflected elastically in the direction toward the connecting segment. This capability of an elastic deflection is furnished by a suitable choice of material, as, for example, a suitable plastic material, and/or specially designed elastic regions.

Abstract: An eyeglass holder including a temple receiving fixture formed of a body of elastomer and having an elongated slot through which the temple of an eyeglass may be passed along with a long narrow recess. An elongated strap having a long narrow cross sectional shape approximating that of the recess has an end disposed in the recess and is bonded to the recess by a bond therein. The invention contemplates that the bond may comprise an adhesive or a solvent weld.

Abstract: A temple end piece for a temple of a spectacle frame has a first segment extending in the extension of the temple shaft and situated below this a curved contact segment. The contact segment is supported at its lower end by means of a connecting segment extending to the rear of and downward from the first segment, whereby a low-resistance hinge is formed between the lower ends of the contact and connecting segments. At its lower end the contact segment is connected to the first segment via an elastic spring element, which opposes a rotation movement of the contact segment in the hinge with a certain elastic force. The first segment, the connecting segment and also the contact segment can be given rather sturdy dimensions with attention to the requisite rigidity of form of the temple end piece. Yet by virtue of the hinge provision is made for sufficient mobility of the contact segment.

Abstract: A protector which may be readily mounted on a temple of glasses. The protector will extend from the front of the glasses to and beyond the ear piece of the temple so that there will be protection against wind and sun for one's eyes, the side of the face and one's ears. Preferably the protector is formed of a cloth having insulating characteristics and may include an inner rear panel which together with a rear portion of an outer panel defines an ear receiving pocket into which the rear and top portion of one's ear may be tucked for protection. The outer panel is provided with a sleeve arrangement for receiving the temple and this sleeve arrangement may be in the form of spaced short sleeves or elongated sleeves.

Abstract: Holding means for securing a pair of eyeglasses to the wearer's head. A pair of flexible sheets each having a row of apertures provided thereon through which the opposite temple ends of the eyeglasses are extended to form a plurality of spaced apart folds engaging the wearer's head holding the eyeglasses thereto.

Abstract: A spectacle temple has a rigid forward section connected to a lens-carrying frame and an inwardly bowed resilient rear section of greater width which flexes to conform to the head of a wearer and provide a firm, gentle holding of the spectacles.

Abstract: A temple end piece for a temple of a spectacle frame comprises an essentially straight first segment extending in the longitudinal direction of the temple, a connecting segment extending downward from the first segment, and a fitting segment intended for resting against the head and/or behind the ear. The elongated fitting segment is borne by the connecting segment and supported by it, whereby this support is accomplished at the longitudinal middle or on the lower end or in the region between the longitudinal middle and the lower end of the fitting segment, so that at least the upper half of the fitting segment protrudes upward to the first segment and can be deflected elastically in the direction toward the connecting segment.

Abstract: The present invention provides an eyeglass retainer headband comprised of a tube of pliable material having two open ends, a tube segment at each end being turned into itself to form a double walled end portion of somewhat reduced inner diameter and increased stiffness while also providing a smoothly contoured or finished edge around each opening of the tube to prevent fraying of the fabric. Although it is presently preferred that the tube be made of a knitted fabric, the invention is not restricted to such material and may extend to other pliable elastic materials.

Abstract: A temple end piece for a temple of a spectacle frame is comprised of a first segment running essentially straight in the longitudinal direction of the temple, a connecting segment extending downward from the first segment, and a fitting segment intended for fitting on the head and/or behind the ear. The longitudinal fitting segment is borne and supported by the connecting segment, whereby this support is achieved at the longitudinal middle or at the lower end or in the region between the longitudinal middle and the lower end of the fitting segment, so that a least the upper half of the fitting segment projects freely upward to the first segment and can be deflected elastically in the direction toward the connecting segment. This capability of an elastic deflection is furnished by a suitable choice of material, as, for example, a suitable plastic material, and/or specially designed elastic regions.

Abstract: A protective ear covering has a self-fastening strap to fasten to the goggle strap of ski goggles or to a fabric headband. The ear protector's outer edge includes wedge-shaped riser to accommodate an ear's outward projection, while the inside rim of the protector, circumscribed by a deformable gasket, rests flat against a wearer's head. There is preferably an inner liner for warmth and comfort, and vents for ventilation and sound penetration are provided.

Abstract: A pair of clip-on cuffs for attachment onto the ear-engaging portion of the temples of a pair of eyeglasses. The cuffs are preferably made of translucent acrylic material and are C-shaped in cross-section to fit over and firmly grip the ear-engaging portion of each temple. The cuffs cover about an inch of the temple's length and have a thickness of about 1/32nd of an inch. The outer surface of each cuff includes a series of smoothly raised areas such as parallel ridges, cross-hatched ridges or hemispherical protuberances to increase the traction between the eyeglasses and the skin of the wearer.

Abstract: An adjustable eyewear retainer of fabric-covered elastic form material, for holding eyeglasses and the like securely in place on a wearer's head, providing padding for the bow portions of the eyeglasses which fit behind the wearer's ears. A pair of tubular members, which fit over the downwardly curved bows of a pair of glasses, are attached to the respective forward ends of a pair of elastic straps at an acute angle. Mating pieces of hook-and-loop fastening material are provided on the rear ends of the straps to provide for adjustable fit and easy removal of the glasses as desired. Parts of the tubular members are lined with fabric, while a short rear end part of each tubular member may have a rubber-like inner surface to provide increased grip on the bows of a pair of glasses. Adhesive construction is used.

Abstract: A temple end piece for a temple of a spectacle frame comprises an essentially straight first segment in the longitudinal direction of the temple, a connecting segment running downward from the first segment, and a design segment intended to fit on the head and/or behind the ear. The longitudinal design segment is carried by the connecting segment and supported, whereby this support occurs at the longitudinal center or at the lower end of the design segment, so taht at least the upper half of the design segment juts free upward toward the first segment. The connecting segment, the design segment and the transition region between the two are at least partially formed out of such material or even provided with additional elastic regions that the design segment can be deflected against elastic force.

Abstract: Spectacle frame with a removable elastic securing band which attaches to the temples of the frame. Each of the two temples of the spectacle frame has a hole in the vicinity of the temple end on the ear side, of which at least one extends substantially in the longitudinal direction of the temple. The securing band, realized as an elastic cord, has at least at one end an end enlargment. The securing band is brought through the holes, where the enlarged end bears against the hole end of the hole of the first temple and the securing band is brought through the hole, extending essentially in the longitudinal direction of the temple, of the second temple in a self-locking manner.

Abstract: A spectacle frame earpiece has a flexible portion in the form of a rod, for adaption to the wearer's head, and a skin-soft sleeve composed of elastic material enclosing the flexible portion and extending to the end of the earpiece. A core in the form of a small plate is cast within the sleeve. The core is composed of substantially harder material than the sleeve. The core has a blind hole with a flattened cross-section for receiving and force-locking with a flattened cross-section at the end of the flexible portion of the rod.

Abstract: Disclosed is a head-band holder having a head band for encircling horizontally the head of the wearer and holder assemblies that are adjustably positionable along the longitudinal axes of the bows. The head band and holder assemblies have cooperating self-engaging VELCRO pads so that the holder assemblies are positionable both laterally and vertically relative to the head band. These described adjustment features of the holder assemblies relative to the bows and relative to the head band provide for adjustable mounting and proper positioning of the eyeglasses on the head of the wearer so that the lenses are properly spaced or located relative to the wearer's eyes, so that the nose bridge does not drag down on the wearer's nose, so that the rims do not push against the perimeters of the wearer's eye sockets and so that the bows are in substantial balance vis-a-vis the rims, lenses and nose bridge.

Abstract: An attachment (1) for a spectacle temple which, in order to transform regular eyeglasses into sporting glasses, is detachably secured to the temple and comprises a leg (2) and an adjacent substantially semicircular end portion (3).

Abstract: An eyeglass retainer comprising a tubular elastic knit cord made adjustable by sliding the temple pieces of eyeglasses into the tubular ends of the cord. The cord is a unitary piece.

Abstract: The eyeglass frame comprises a rim and two bows, each of which has a forward end hinged to the rim and a rear end. Each of said bows is provided with a fastener element, which is connected to said bow and disposed at the rear end thereof and extensible from said rear end and adapted to be releasably connected to the other of said fastener elements.

Abstract: A temple bar restraining means for eyeglass frames comprising one or more ear-engaging cords which extend between the distal and proximate ends of each of the temple bar ear hook portions or spatulas, and which project thereacross in chordal fashion so as to receive the thrust of the rear portions of the outer ear cartilages of conchas and thus yieldingly draw the eyeglass frames rearwardly on the forehead so as to prevent the frame from slipping with consequent eyeglass lens misalignment. Provision is made for selective application of the elastic cords to various points on the hook portion to vary the chordal relation, and provision is also made for varying the chordal tension at the time of cord application. In a modified form, both the chordal tension and the effective direction of cord application to the external ear may be adjusted after initial cord application. In another modification, the elastic ear-engaging chord is created by use of a slitted elastic spatula sock or boot instead of a cord.

Abstract: A method of coating, locating and maintaining ophthalmic supports of eyewear properly positioned with respect to the eyes and on the bridge of the nose of the wearer. The method comprises the steps of coating selected ones at least of the skin-contacting surfaces of ophthalmic supports of eyewear with a non-toxic pressure-sensitive adhesive, properly positioning the ophthalmic support on the wearer with respect to the eyes and the bridge of the wearer's nose and forming a direct bond between the pressure-sensitive adhesive coated skin-contacting surfaces of the ophthalmic supports and the wearer's skin contacted thereby.

Abstract: An eyeglass frame is provided with braces that extend downwardly and rearwardly from the top of eyeglass lens holders to pass outboard adjacent and at an angle to rearwardly extending eyeglass temples. Adjustable biasing means are provided in the braces so that the temples can be biased inwardly toward each other against the head of a wearer to a selected degree. The braces apply an inward bias well to the rear of the temple hinges.

Abstract: An eyeglass temple has an ear engaging end portion arranged to fit within the cymba concha and includes load bearing points for engaging the underside of the crus antihelicus and the upper surface of the crus helicus for preventing downward rotation of the eyeglass about the ear, or forward motion of the eyeglasses.

Abstract: Narrow edged widely spaced gripping ridges molded in thin flexible plastic sheets are easily and permanently applied by pressure adhesive to smooth spectacle frame gripping faces which normally directly engage nose bridge and temporal head areas thereby retaining spectacles in place during violent exercise.

Abstract: Eyeglasses comprising a headband adapted to encircle the head of a wearer, an eyeglass frame, and a pivot support removably mounted on the headband and supporting the eyeglass frame for incremental movements to positions into and out of the line of sight of the wearer.

Abstract: An eyeglass temple construction is provided that substantially reduces and eliminates slippage of the frame on the nose of the wearer by providing a weight of one-eighth to three-quarters ounce attached to the rear part of the temple which extends behind the wearer's ears at an angle of at least 60.degree. from the plane formed by the straight section of the temple emanating directly from the eyeglass bridge.

Abstract: A weight for use on a spectacle frame and a method of attaching in which a high density weight is provided which is relatively short in length and which has a slot-like recess in one side for receiving a portion of the rearward part of a spectacle bar is receivable. The weight is preferably cemented to the bar in a desired location rearward of the ear and counterbalances at least a portion of the weight of the foward lens-holding part of the frame. Alternatively, the weight can be adhered to the outwardly facing side of the rearward end of the side bar or earpiece of a spectacle frame. The weight is so attached to the side bar of the frame as to provide the greatest comfort to the wearer.

Abstract: A head band for retaining eyeglasses in place comprising a elastomeric, fabric covered stretch band made adjustable by sliding the bows or temple pieces of eyeglasses into tubular members formed from the end portions of a flat band. The tubular members are an integral part of the band so the assembly is a unitary piece.

Abstract: A temple rotatably mounted on an eyepiece of an eyeglass frame by a hinge is adjustable in length relative to the eyepiece for the purpose of adjusting the maximum degree of rotation of the temple to permit the adjustment of the temple to conform to the dimensions of the wearer's head by pushing the temple relative to the hinge. The temple has a slot receiving therethrough a pair of pins mounted on the hinge. The pins are connected at their outer ends to a resilient clamp plate which clamps the adjusted temple to the hinge.

Abstract: Eyeglass structure which includes a male and female connection of the lens holding rings of the glasses and a band connecting the temple pieces of spring or resilient material to gently grip the sides and rear of the head of a wearer to distribute the load and wherein the plane of the lens holding rings may be adjusted through a range of generally vertical planes.

Abstract: The spectacle frame includes a frontal lens support incorporating a nose bridge, a pair of temples, and hinges connecting each temple to an outer end of the lens support. A blind bore or socket is formed in either the lens support or the temple at at least one outer end of the lens support. A sleeve assembly, including an internally threaded sleeve and an externally threaded adjusting rotor member, is inserted in each socket. The adjusting rotor member has an outer end engaging the other of the lens support and the temple. The sleeve has a length less than the depth of the associated socket, and is formed with a flange on its outer end limiting forcing of the sleeve into the socket, under pressure, to a depth in which the flange is flush with the surface of the lens support or temple in which the bore or socket is formed.

Abstract: Eyeglasses which have temples made of a material which is substantially rigid at atmospheric temperatures but ductile at a temperature above atmospheric temperature, and a weighting material encapsulated in the material of which the temples are made which is substantially rigid at atmospheric temperatures but liquid at the temperature at which the temples are ductile and the method of fitting said eyeglasses including the steps of heating the temples until they are ductile and the weighting material is liquid, shaping the temples while they are ductile and the weighting material is liquid, and cooling the temples to solidify the weighting material and to make the material of the temples substantially rigid.

Abstract: A pair of spectacles having a lightweight frame structure especially designed with unusual pantoscopic tilt in combination with rocking-pad nasal support affording minimal facial contact and cable temple ends adapted to intimately engage and extend about a large portion of the ear for sureness of continued proper fit of the spectacles upon the face during pursuance of the sport of tennis.

Abstract: Sunglasses which comprise a unitary frame of flexible material having a front portion adapted to be supported on the nose and open portions adapted to be in front of the eyes and a pair of temples integral with the said front portion and each having an outer depending end portion adapted to pass behind the ear. Each said end portion has a tab removable to provide for the removal of a portion of the end portion nearest the ear to effectively lengthen the temple. A sun screening lens is secured to the front portion of the frame and overlies the open portions.