Abstract: A device for holding a lens of eyewear to an eyewear frame comprising: a first fastening portion disposed at approximately a mid point of a bridge bar of the eyewear frame and being disposed only near the midpoint, the first fastening portion having an attachment point for removably fastening the lens; a second fastening portion for removably fastening the lens disposed opposite the first fastening portion and being formed on a nose support of the eyewear; whereby a lens can be attached to the first and second fastening portions to removably secure the lens to the eyewear, there being no other attachment point for the lens to the eyewear frame.

Abstract: Support for auxiliary lenses (11) able to associate auxiliary lenses (11) with glasses (13) comprising a frame (20) supporting main lenses (14), for each of said auxiliary lenses (11) said support (10) comprising at least two attachment elements arranged along the edge of said lens (11), each of said attachment elements (16, 15) comprising at least a substantially U-shaped segment (16a), equipped with elastic means (22) to couple with a lens (11), at least the attachment elements (16) comprising a hook-shaped extension (16b) able to anchor itself to the frame (20) of the glasses (13).

Abstract: A rimless eyeglass frame and rimless eyeglasses are disclosed, which are not affected by a face width of a wearer of eyeglasses or deformation during use, and does not require adjusting operation or even required, adjustment operation can be simple. The rimless eyeglasses have left and right lenses, a wire form frame member having opposite ends and extending toward left and right, and a pair of lens holding portions arranged at center portion of the frame member and holding the left and right lenses at positions in the vicinity of inner edge portions thereof. The frame member is in non-contact with upper edge portions of the left and right lenses.

Abstract: A device for holding a lens of eyewear to an eyewear frame comprising: a first fastening portion disposed at approximately a mid point of a bridge bar of the eyewear frame and being disposed only near the midpoint, the first fastening portion having an attachment point for removably fastening the lens; a second fastening portion for removably fastening the lens disposed opposite the first fastening portion and being formed on a nose support of the eyewear; whereby a lens can be attached to the first and second fastening portions to removably secure the lens to the eyewear, there being no other attachment point for the lens to the eyewear frame.

Abstract: A pair of eyeglasses includes a lens having through-holes near both edges thereof. A lug connected to a temple is installed at one end of the lens. A connection member having a lens-holding portion, a columnar member and a supporting piece is formed at one end of the lug. The outer diameter of the columnar member is substantially equal to the inner diameter of the through-hole of the lens, and the distance between the inner side of the supporting piece and the columnar member is substantially equal to the distance between the end of the lens and the through-hole. A flexible washer is interposed between the head part of the fastener and the lens. A connection member is disposed at an end of a bridge, which is installed at other end of the lens.

Abstract: A pair of spectacles has lenses (1, 2) that are connected to one another by a bridge element (3). The sides (6) are connected to the lenses (1, 2) by holding elements (5). The holding elements (5) and the bridge element (3) are preferably produced from flexible wire. The bridge element (3) and the holding elements (5) are connected to the two lenses (1, 2) by corresponding angled portions. A holding portion and a pin portion connect with the lenses (1, 2). The pin portion is accommodated in a through-bore of the lenses (1, 2). The holding portion is accommodated in a respective slot of the lens. Variations are possible by providing a simple plug-in connection allowing a selection to be made from a modular system, which enables the purchaser to assemble his/her own individual pair of spectacles.

Abstract: A glasses with bridges and temples which are fixed to lens frames, without depending upon deposition. Bridges and temples of this glasses can be changed easily according to one's taste because they are not deposited to lens frames but are fixed to lens frames through the medium of sleeves and other means.

Abstract: The present eye wear is comprised of a pair of lenses, a pair of releasable connectors connected to respective inner ends of the lenses, a pair of temples pivotally connected to respective outer ends of the lenses, and a rigid strap attached between the rear ends of the temples. The strap is positioned below the lenses so as to not interfere with a hairdo or helmet. The inner ends of the lenses are releasably secured together by the connectors. To wear, the lenses are separated from each other and pivoted outwardly, the strap is wrapped around the back of the head, and the lenses are pivoted toward each other and secured together in front of the eyes. The lenses are instantly separable for easily putting on or taking off the eye wear, but they are instantly connectable together for a secure and accurate fit. In a second embodiment, the strap is comprised of an adjustable-length flexible strap.

Abstract: Disclosed is an interchangeable nosepiece system for an eyeglass frame. The nosepieces system can be used to adjust the orientation of a lens on a wearer's face such that the optical centerline of each lens extends in a predetermined relationship with respect to the wearer's actual straight ahead line of sight. The nosepieces are removably mounted onto eyewear and may be customized for the facial geometry of a particular wearer.

Abstract: Lenses are provided in an assortment of frequently used prescriptions and are preground to a desired final contour. The lenses are optionally provided with a lug, temple and modern and with a split bridge member attached thereto to provided a half eyeglass assembly. Alternately, the parts may be provided unassembled. Proper lenses are selected on the basis of a prescription by a consumer and are assembled by the consumer to form a completed pair of eyeglasses. A bridge assembled from the split bridge members is adjustable to set a desired interpupillary distance. The positions of holes for attaching the bridge and lug to the lenses are line-symmetrical with respect to a vertical axis of each lens so as to allow the lens to be used as either a right or left lens.

Abstract: Lenses are provided in an assortment of frequently used prescriptions and are preground to a desired final contour. The lenses are optionally provided with a lug, temple and modern and with a split bridge member attached thereto to provided a half eyeglass assembly. Alternately, the parts may be provided unassembled. Proper lenses are selected on the basis of a prescription by a consumer and are assembled by the consumer to form a completed pair of eyeglasses. A bridge assembled from the split bridge members is adjustable to set a desired interpupillary distance. The positions of holes for attaching the bridge and lug to the lenses are line-symmetrical with respect to a vertical axis of each lens so as to allow the lens to be used as either a right or left lens.

Abstract: The frame for spectacles comprises a bridge (10), means for attaching the bridge to each lens (11) of a pair of lenses, a sidearm (12) for each lens, a lug (13; 36; 50) for the hinged articulation of each sidearm to the corresponding lens, means for attaching each lug to the corresponding lens. The bridge and the lug comprise a framework (15; 51) of metal wire; the means for attaching the bridge and lugs comprise an eyelet (15a, b, 23) of metal wire for each corresponding lens, a through-screw connection (20; 24) through the eyelet and through a corresponding hole (19, 25) in the lens and a cradle (17, 35) capable of receiving a peripheral portion of the corresponding lens in order to the lug (13; 36; 50) or bridge (10) from rotating about the axis of the through-screw connection.

Abstract: Face conforming eyewear includes a rotation limiting hinged bridge and flexible temples with open barrel hinges to reduce the inflexibility of the eyewear frame. The preferred temples have a greater than 90.degree. movement, up to about 105.degree., with respect to the frame. The extra degrees of movement of the temples and the limited rotational movement of the hinged bridge, from about 4.degree. to about 12.degree., allows opposed sides of the frame and the temples to shift and to absorb pressure when contact has been made with the eyewear, especially when worn in active sports. The bridge can incorporate a single or double three barrel hinged.

Abstract: Disclosed is an interchangeable nosepiece system for an eyeglass frame. The nosepieces system can be used to adjust the orientation of a lens on a wearer's face such that the optical centerline of each lens extends in a predetermined relationship with respect to the wearer's actual straight ahead line of sight. The nosepieces are removably mounted onto eyewear and may be customized for the facial geometry of a particular wearer.

Abstract: A protective eyeglass assembly for use during sport activities comprises a pair of separate lens frames individually cooperating with a lens holder to secure a pair of lenses therebetween. A detachable nose bridge interconnects the pair of separate lens frames with the lens holder so as to form a unitary eyeglass assembly, easily dismountable for lens replacement due to lens damage or lens prescription.

Abstract: A frame for eyeglasses permits markedly reduced time and labor required for assembly, and higher production efficiency, and it also enables high quality to be achieved at all times without depending on the experience or judgment of individual workers. The frame for eyeglasses is equipped with: an upper half composed of a pair of half-rims, a bridge for connecting the half-rims, and installing sections provided at the outer ends of the two half-rims; a lower half which has a bridge opposed to the bridge of the upper half, and installing sections opposed to the installing sections of the upper half; a bridge connecting member for connecting the two bridges into one piece; an end piece for integrally joining the installing sections of the upper half and the lower half; and a temple connected to the end piece.

Abstract: A mount for spectacles with at least two lenses, wherein the lateral arms, the hinges, and the elements connecting the hinges to the lenses are preferably made of metal wire; the lenses are connected to each other by a supporting element, also preferably made of appropriately bent metal wire, fitted elastically to the lenses, and supporting between the ends a nose rest element made of flexible, anatomically adaptable material; the rest element is supported, preferably loosely, on the supporting element to define, with the supporting element, an intermediate bridge between the lenses, for supporting the mount at the front, and adaptable to any nasal structure.

Abstract: Disclosed are dimensionally stable eyeglass orbitals, pivotably mounted in an eyeglass frame. In one embodiment, the eyeglass orbitals are investment cast from substantially pure titanium or a titanium based alloy. The orbitals hold the lenses in the as-worn orientation such that the optical centerline of each lens extends in a predetermined relationship with respect to the wearer's theoretical straight ahead line of sight.

Abstract: An eyeglass frame having first and second rims for receiving lenses, temple pieces for positioning the frame over the user's eyes, and a first resilient bridge. The first bridge is coupled between rims and has first and second cables for allowing the rims to pivot about the first bridge between an original position and displaced positions while biasing the rims toward the original position. Each of the cables is rigidly coupled between the rims and formed by multiple strands that are spirally-wrapped around each other. The cables are adjacent one other and spirally-wrapped in opposite directions. The first bridge can include a rotating bar for added stability. The eyeglass frame can also have a second bridge formed of a flexible bar or of at least one cable that has multiple strands that are spirally-wrapped. The second bridge can be a single cable with or without a protective cover, or multiple cables that are spring-biased towards each other.

Abstract: An anti-glare eye shield particularly suitable for use by computer operators includes a hood portion to shield the user's eyes from overhead lighting as well as peripheral lighting, an adjustable shield, and a nose bridge support. The bottom face of the hood portion includes a plurality of recesses for selectively receiving a nose bridge support and the adjustable shield. The nose bridge support and adjustable shield are removably attached to the hood by inserting the members into the appropriate recess to accommodate the facial characteristics of the user. The eye shield is particularly suitable for limiting the field of view of the user to enable to user to focus on the computer screen and reduce the incidence of eyestrain and fatigue. The shield is dimensioned to be fit over the user's glasses without discomfort.

Abstract: An eyeglass frame wherein one of the components such as the temples, the bridge and/or the connection bar between the eyewires is made of a shaped memory alloy which is able to regain its initial shape by simple heating after having undergone a permanent deformation and a lower temperature.

Abstract: A pair of eyeglasses with a sunshade comprising a sunshade releasably combined with a frame and a plate glass also collapsibly combined with the frame, the sunshade and the plate glass being replaceable to be combined with the frame according to the taste of a user.

Abstract: An anti-glare eye shield particularly suitable for use by computer operators includes a hood portion to shield the user's eyes from overhead lighting as well as peripheral lighting, a headband, and a nose bridge support. The headband includes a coupling device for adjusting the size of the headband to accommodate different users. The bottom face of the hood portion includes a plurality of recesses for selectively receiving a nose bridge support. The nose bridge support is removably attached to the hood by inserting the nose bridge support into the appropriate recess to accommodate the facial characteristics of the user. The eye shield is particularly suitable for limiting the field of view of the user to enable to user to focus on the computer screen and reduce the incidence of eyestrain and fatigue. The shield is dimensioned to be fit over the user's glasses without discomfort.

Abstract: Clip-on sunglasses and an apparatus for custom cutting the clip-on sunglasses. The system includes a holder which assists in positioning the sunglasses on the system. The sunglasses include a pair of lenses interconnected by a bridge specifically dimensioned to be received by the holder. The bridge and holder are intended to be used in combination to produce custom clip-on sunglasses which can form in shape and size to the frame of the eyeglasses.

Abstract: An interchangeable eyeglass lens system for sunglasses and other eyewear so that more than one pair of lenses can be used with a particular frame. Lenses particularly adapted for interchangeability and having concavities on the lens periphery for engaging fastener devices, such as studs and spring loaded detents on the frame, are included in the system. A complete system would have a pair of removable lenses, a frame having a nosebridge which can be removable also, and fasteners mounted on or within the frame or nosebridge for releasably holding the lenses in place on the frame by interengaging the concavities on the lenses. A removable nosebridge with antirotational device, and a spring loaded detent system adapted for use in the system are disclosed, as is a method of removably attaching a lens to the frame of the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved bridge structure of spectacles frame, which frame has a bridge and a transverse piece both connecting two rims side by side. It comprises a joint piece and opposite arms, each arm being fixed to one or the other rim at one end, and being fixed to the joint piece at the other end so as to permit the arms to rotate relative to each other. The rotatable bridge permits the frame to yielding twist when exterior force is applied thereto, and to restore to its original shape when the exterior force is removed therefrom.

Abstract: A new and improved snap-on sunglasses includes a first sunglass lens support assembly which supports a first lens frame portion. A first sunglass lens is supported by the first lens frame portion, and a first clamping arm assembly is supported by the first lens frame portion. A second sunglass lens support assembly supports a second lens frame portion. A second sunglass lens is supported by the second lens frame portion, and a second clamping arm assembly is supported by the second lens frame portion. The respective first and second clamping arm assemblies include respective clamping ends. A first variable length alignment assembly is connected between the first sunglass lens and the second sunglass lens, for maintaining the lenses in substantial co-linear alignment. A second variable length alignment assembly is connected between the first lens frame portion and the second lens frame portion, for maintaining the frame portions in substantial co-linear alignment.

Abstract: Eyewear frames are provided having a pair of interchangeable lenses wherein each lens has a pair of oppositely disposed sidewardly extending projections. The distal projections fit within recess areas on the distal ends of the top frame and proximate projections are locked into place over the nose area by a movable nose bridge.

Abstract: Non-deformable frame for spectacles, and in particular spectacles for children so obtained, comprising a connection element between the lens surround, consisting of two bodies joined in a non rigid way, one of which is inserted coaxially to the other, and at least one torsion-bar preferably in steel, having the ends anchored to both lens surrounds, and to which the nose pads are associated to the respective lens surround providing for the interposition of a helical spring,

Abstract: The disclosure is of an eyeglass frame having two lens receiving portions removably coupled to a coupling member which permits the spacing between the two lens receiving portions to be adjusted. The lens receiving portions have markings and notches to permit the proper placement of a lens therein and these portions are selectively prepared to present a non-circular appearance even though they receive circular lenses.

Abstract: An eyeglass frame secures first and second lens frames secured in fixed relation one to the other by a pair of super-elastic bridge pieces. The lens frames are a non-super elastic material. Bridges pieces of the eyeglass frames are a super-elastic alloy material. The bridge pieces have a surface coatings thereon of a silver solder compatible metal plating. The bridge pieces are silver soldered to the lens frames at locations where the silver solder compatible metal plating is present. In one embodiment, the super-elastic alloy material is made of a Ni-Ti-Co alloy material. Temple elements are attached to the lens frames. Each temple element includes a base with a pivoting member. Temple arms each having a silver solder compatible metal plating at its end are silver soldered at the plated ends to the pivoting members.

Abstract: An improved spectacle frame for use with a telemicroscope or similar optical instrument. The spectacle frame includes temple pieces which are angularly disposed with respect to the lenses mounted in the spectacle frame, nose pads which extend toward the tip of the user's nose, rather than the eyes, and a uniquely designed, elevated bridge assembly. Optionally, a second pair of conventionally mounted nose pads may be provided. These features combine to achieve a more favorable positioning of the telemicroscope with respect to both the lenses of the spectacles and the eyes of the user, both to maximize the field of view and to improve the pantoscopic angle, and also improve weight distribution to minimize chafing, soreness and fatigue.

Abstract: A glasses with bridges and temples which are fixed to lens frames, without depending upon deposition. Bridges and temples of this glasses can be changed easily according to one's taste because they are not deposited to lens frames but are fixed to lens frames through the medium of sleeves and other means.

Abstract: In a method for manufacturing plastic frames for eyeglasses a plastic blank is provided with formed portions in the area where protruding parts of the finished plastic frame are located. Preferably, these formed portions are injection molded onto the plastic blank. By providing these formed portions to the plastic blank, the number of commonly required cutting steps are reduced.

Abstract: A pair of eyeglasses includes an eyeglass frame and a lens unit mounted detachably on the eyeglass frame. The eyeglass frame includes a curved front frame with two downwardly projecting end portions, and two bows. The curved front frame has an engagement groove formed therein, and a retained portion disposed at the middle section of the curved front frame. The engagement groove has two end portions respectively extending into the front surfaces of the downwardly projecting end portions of the curved front frame. The lens unit includes two lenses and a plastic lens rim mounted securely on the lenses. The lens rim has a rib projecting upward from the upper end portion thereof so as to engage the engagement groove. The rib has two lugs projecting respectively and outwardly from two ends thereof and being inserted into the end portions of the engagement groove. A hook is fixed on the lens rim and has a retaining space formed therein so as to retain the retained portion of the curved front frame.

Abstract: An eye protective device having a frame member and a shield member attached to the frame member, the shield member having end portions which have tapered configurations. A pliant foam plastic member has a groove therein, the end portions of the groove having undercut tapered configurations which generally correspond to the tapered configurations of the end portions of the shield member. The tapered end portions of the groove engage the tapered end portions of the shield member so that the foam plastic member is held in place snugly against a wearer's face just above the eyes of the wearer during use so as to prevent perspiration or other debris from falling into the wearer's eyes.

Abstract: Molded eyeglasses, including two rimless molded lenses with a plastic material bridge having end portions which are molded into and embedded in the molded lenses. The invention is useful for pince-nez or normal eyeglasses. The bridge end portion is completely surrounded by lens material.

Abstract: A spectacle frame includes a nose bar, a pair of eyewires each having one side connected to the ends of the nose bar and end pieces on their other side and a pair of temples pivotally connected to the end pieces of the eyewires. The nose bar and/or the pair of temples include at least three links having interengaged end portions. These links are fixedly connected, although some limited articulation may be provided. The spectacle frame desirably includes a unique hinge assembly for the temples and may also include inserts bonded to the eyewires to permit mechanical engagement with the nose bar. The spectacle frame may also include a brow bar which is threadably captured in bosses on the eyewires.

Abstract: In a pair of eyeglasses having a bridge joining the edges of the lenses, the nose rest includes a one-piece bow which is secured via a spacer element to a retaining and essentially rests only on the bridge of the nose. In particular, the bow, spacer element and retaining plate are portions of a one-piece shaped part, so that a wider range of adaptation options to the individual anatomical features of the eyeglasses wearer in the nose region, on the one hand, and to the eyeglasses design used, on the other hand, is possible in a simple manner.

Abstract: An adjustable eyeglass frame includes a face bar with opposite ends and a pair of lens subframes each mounting a nose pad assembly and a temple. The lens subframes are adjustably mounted on the face bar by mounting structures slidably received in channel portions. The lens subframes can be locked in place with respect to the face bar by interlocking lands and grooves, by crimping or by frictional engagement. An alternative or modified embodiment eyeglass frame includes nose pad assemblies which are slidably, adjustably mounted on the face bar. In another alternative or modified eyeglass frame, the lens subframes include top-mounted tubes for telescopically receiving end portions of the face bar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to eyeglasses and, more particularly, to eyeglasses made of an NT alloy. In an eyeglass frame, an anti-rotation groove (12) is formed at an end of a member to be joined, and an engagement tube (13) having an inner threaded periphery is secured to the periphery of the groove (12), joined with engagement portions (8) and (9) of a rim (2), and secured to them by securing means. The bridge and bar of the eyeglass frame having the above-described arrangement are connected to each other by means of the engagement tubes. With this arrangement, it is possible to prepare a variety of parts in advance and easily replace various parts in compliance with the demands of users.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an eyeglass frame which uses parts made of an NT alloy. The eyeglass frame according to the present invention comprises a bridge (9) formed of a material which is difficult to work and a pair of right and left rims (2) which are formed integrally with opposite ends of said bridge (9). With this arrangement, easy production processes can be achieved and the number of parts can be reduced, whereby it is possible to mass-produce eyeglass frames.

Abstract: An eyeglass frame comprises a bridge in which is a housing in which a slide member is movably mounted. A spring accommodated in the housing urges the slide member outwardly. A nose pad support is fixed to the slide member and nose pads are fixed to the nose pad support. The eyeglass frame makes it possible to minimize contusions and distortion of the nose pad support in the event of impact.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a structure adapted to connect eye-glass parts to each other and comprising a small plate integrally extending from a main body of one eyeglass part which is made of a hardly solderable metal such as pure titanium or Ni-Ti base alloy. A connecting member made of an easily solderable metal has side walls and a cross section of U-shape defining a channel for receiving the small plate which has such constricted regions as formed at both sides surfaces of the small plate. The side walls of the connecting member are folded onto the inserted small plate such that inner surface material of said member are pressed into the constricted regions so as to be secured to said small plate. To the connecting member unseparably wound around the small plate, any other eyeglass part can be soldered or welded.

Abstract: The present invention relates to eyeglasses and, more particularly, to eyeglass made of an NT alloy. An eyeglass frame comprises rims (2) for supporting a pair of right and left eyeglass lenses, and bridges (6) for connecting the rims (2). The bridges (6) has a dual structure, and opposite ends of the respective bridges are connected to the front and rear portions of the rims (2). The bridges of the eyeglass frame having the above-described arrangement are secured by securing engagement tubes made of nickel silver or the like to opposite ends of each of the bridges by pinching and securing the engagement tubes to the inner sides of the respective rims by soldering. With this arrangement, it is possible to impart strength to the eyeglass frame and to achieve a design which provides a preferable appearance.

Abstract: An eyeglass frame comprises rims (3), a bar (4) and temples (6). The first engagement tubes (5) are secured to the opposite ends of the bar (4), and a second engagement tube (7) is secured to the securing end of each of the temples (6). These assemblies are secured to each other and the first engagement tubes (5) are secured to the respective rims (3). With such an eyeglass frame, it is possible to reduce the number of steps in a manufacturing process and the number of parts.

Abstract: A set of spectacles has a lens frame formed of a pair of releasably interlocking lens holding sections. Each lens holding section is adapted to hold a single lens and has a hinge connection on one side and a set of knuckles on the other side. The knuckles in each of the lens sections interlock with the knuckles in the other lens section to releasably join the lens sections together. A pair of primary hinge pin members couple the temple pieces to the lens holding sections. The primary hinge pin members are removable. The spectacles also include at least one spare hinge pin member removably seated in a receptacle defined in one of the temple pieces. At least one of the hinge pin members is provided with a decorative, exposed shield.

Abstract: A glasses with bridges and temples which are fixed to lens frames, without depending upon deposition. Bridges and temples of this glasses can be changed easily according to one's taste because they are not deposited to lens frames but are fixed to lens frames through the medium of sleeves and other means.

Abstract: In a pair of eyeglasses having a bridge joining the edges of the lenses, the nose rest includes a one-piece bow which is secured via a spacer element to a retaining and essentially rests only on the bridge of the nose. In particular, the bow, spacer element and retaining plate are portions of a one-piece shaped part, so that a wider range of adaptation options to the individual anatomical features of the eyeglasses wearer in the nose region, on the one hand, and to the eyeglasses design used, on the other hand, is possible in a simple manner.