Abstract: Eyeglasses (10), in particular of the folding type, composed of a front part (11) including respective lens elements (12, 12) and elements (14, 14) for hooking to the wearer's face, the front part (11) including first and second lens elements (12, 12) which are connected to each other by corresponding bridge members (16) including a respective bridge body (18) and elements (20, 20) for fastening the bridge body to the respective first and second lens element (12, 12). The elements for fastening the body to the respective first and second lens elements (12, 12) include, or are in the form of, corresponding wire-like members, in particular metal wire (20, 20), which are adapted to define respective elements for articulating and rotating the bridge body (18) relative to the lens elements (12, 12).

Abstract: Eyewear comprises a first frame portion that is configured to retain a first lens therein, a second frame portion that is configured to retain a second lens therein, a first temple that is coupled to the first frame portion, a second temple that is coupled to the second frame portion, and a flexible bridge that is positioned intermediate the first frame portion and the second frame portion. In some embodiments, the flexible bridge is formed from a flexible polymer material and a shape-retaining alloy metal at least partially embedded in the flexible polymer material.

Abstract: An eyewear system and method for wearing by a user is provided. The eyewear system includes a pair of glasses and a pair of temples, wherein the temples are configured to reach only up till temple bone of its wearer. Further, the eyewear system includes a frame for supporting the pair of glasses and the pair of temples. The frame of the eyewear system further includes a tensioner at its nose bridge. The tensioner is designed to pressurize the frame of the eyewear system to attain a folded position. The pressure exerted on the frame of the eyewear results in a grip of the eyewear system on facial structure of the user who is wearing the eyewear system. In addition, the pair of temples of the eyewear system includes cushions for comforting the user from the pressure exerted by the tensioner on the frame of the eyewear system.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to eyeglasses, more particularly, to eyeglasses the size of which can be reduced during storage and transportation and which can have improved wearing comfort for a user.

Abstract: Eyewear which is suitable for routine wear and within masks which are sealed against noxious environmental gases or penetration by water is provided by a frame made up of resilient metal parts including wires to provide the frame with a shape, which facilitates the placement of the eyewear on the head of the user while limiting the movement of the eyewear when in use so as to avoid breaking the seal of a mask inside of which the eyewear is disposed when the mask is donned by the user. The eyewear has a lens holding frame for holding lenses adjacent the eyes of the user's head and connected by a bridge across the user's nose.

Abstract: Lighted glasses are provided that selectively project light forwardly of the glasses while also having a thin profile by avoiding the use of temple arms. The lighted glasses include a central light mount and a pair of lenses connected to the light mount by resilient arms. The arms allow a user to pull the lenses generally away from each other to fit on a wearer's nose. The light mount is configured to house a light assembly that includes a battery, a light source, and a switch to control operation of the light source.

Abstract: The present invention describes spectacles of the type that remain securely in place without the need for a frame that has arms, providing the corresponding optical features required in each case and being able to be formed by a single, continuous element in the preferred embodiment thereof, or by a number of pieces, the securing thereof being achieved by means of a system for adaptation to the users anatomy based on the clip effect.

Abstract: Eyewear which is suitable for routine wear and within masks which are sealed against noxious environmental gases or penetration by water is provided by a frame made up of resilient metal parts including wires to provide the frame with a shape, which facilitates the placement of the eyewear on the head of the user while limiting the movement of the eyewear when in use so as to avoid breaking the seal of a mask inside of which the eyewear is disposed when the mask is donned by the user. The eyewear has a lens holding frame for holding lenses adjacent the eyes of the user's head and connected by a bridge across the user's nose.

Abstract: The present invention describes spectacles of the type that remain securely in place without the need for a frame that has arms, providing the corresponding optical features required in each case and being able to be formed by a single, continuous element in the preferred embodiment thereof, or by a number of pieces, the securing thereof being achieved by means of a system for adaptation to the users anatomy based on the clip effect.

Abstract: This invention relates to eyewear capable of retaining its shape after being manipulated into a new position. This invention also relates to eyewear that is capable of being reshaped to the proper position after manipulation into an undesired position. The invention has independently adaptive components that may be manipulated into multiple positions without undue effort, and will remain in the new position until further manipulation.

Abstract: Disclosed is an eyewear retention system. In some embodiments, the eyewear retention system retains a lens by using at least one padding structure located between the lens and the lens holder. In some embodiments, the lens can be press fit into the frame and retained by the resulting interference fit. The lens holder, such as an orbital, can fully or partially surround the lens.

Abstract: A pair of clip-on spectacles for fastening on another pair of spectacles, where the clip-on spectacles includes a pair of glasses which are interconnected by an resiliently bendable bridge with a hook at the middle of the bridge for fastening behind the bridge of the other spectacles, where the bridge of the clip-on spectacles is resiliently prestressed towards the hook so that by fastening on the other spectacles, the glasses of the clip-on spectacles are pressed against the glasses of the other spectacles.

Abstract: The present invention improves existing eyewear frames to provide a secure and convenient means for storage and transport of eyewear when it is not being worn on the face. The eyewear frames contain rimless or semi-rimless lenses, which may be, for example, prescription lenses, reading lenses, darkened lenses as in sunglasses, or protective lenses, or night-vision lenses. When not in use as eyeglasses, the eyewear can be folded into a band for the wrist, arm or ankle. The eyewear frames may be comprised of a flexible material that allow the earpieces or nosepiece or both to bend or twist.

Abstract: The expandable and flexible bridge member is adapted for use a a part of clip-on sunglasses. It permits the sunglasses to be mounted on any eyeglasses, including those with a protruding bridge, with the bridge member of the sunglasses in alignment with the bridge of the eyeglasses. The bridge member can take the form of a uniquely shaped spring with a shrink wrapped plastic sleeve or one or more strips of elastic or rubber-like material. The bridge member is provided with a bridge engaging capability so that proper alignment is maintained with the eyeglasses bridge. The bridge engaging structure may take the form of a recess or a hook.

Abstract: Disclosed is a contoured metal eyeglass frame. The frame may be injection molded or cast, and may include sculpted, variable cross section eyeglass components. Thus, the present invention combines the design flexibility of injection molded plastic parts with the strength and durability of metal construction.

Abstract: An adjustable diving mask with a frame assembly has two-frames for mounting two lenses, and an angle adjusting mechanism mounted between the two frames for adjusting the included angle between the two frames, and accordingly, the included angle between the two lenses. The angle 10 adjusting mechanism includes a tight fit shaft having a tapered section and a non-circular section, about which the first and the second frame could be pivotally turned relative to each other to obtain a desired included angle between them.

Abstract: Disclosed is a contoured metal eyeglass frame. The frame may be injection molded or cast, and may include sculpted, variable cross section eyeglass components. Thus, the present invention combines the design flexibility of injection molded plastic parts with the strength and durability of metal construction.

Abstract: Highly compact molded eyeglasses include a first lens portion and a second lens portion coupled via a bridge member. Each lens portion may be characterized by a reference surface and an adjustment surface. From one pair of eyeglasses to another, the reference surface exhibits a constant curvature. The curvature of an adjustment surface is designed relative to that of a reference surface to provide a lens portion having a particular dioptic power. The transition section may include a corrugation and/or a lip to secure the glasses to a wearer's nose. The bridge member acts as a flat spring coupling the lens portions. The bridge member includes an indentation segment joined by bends or curves to a first and a second arm segment. The bridge member's structure provides positional memory properties. The bridge member and the lens portions may be made from polycarbonate in an injection molding process.

Abstract: Eyewear comprising a first and a second lens and a support frame for the lenses having a first and a second lateral arm and a bridge. The lateral arms and/or bridge are connected to the corresponding lenses by a respective portion for attachment made of metal wire, which has a first longitudinal insertion portion, inserting in a first through hole provided within the respective lens, and a second longitudinal portion, which is inserted in a second hole provided in the lens. The attachment portion further comprises a first transverse portion which extends bent from the first longitudinal portion downstream of the hole for the insertion thereof, and wherefrom the second longitudinal insertion portion extends bent in the through hole. The first longitudinal insertion portion is also integral with a transversely bent portion which bears against the lens on the side opposite to the first transverse portion, co-operating therewith to the secure retaining of the corresponding lens.

Abstract: An auxiliary spectacle apparatus is provided wherein auxiliary lenses have a elastic clips configured in the shape of a half arch for releasably engaging the primary spectacles.

Abstract: The spectacles with two lenses (1, 2) has at least one resting surface (6) for the nose of a spectacles wearer, two supporting elements (7, 8), which are laterally arranged on the spectacle lenses (1, 2) and whose length is measured such that they do not project beyond the temples of the spectacles wearer. The supporting elements (7, 8) comprise resting elements (16, 17) on their sides facing the head of the spectacles wearer. A hinge (11) is arranged between the lenses (1, 2), whereby the spectacles can be placed in a non-use position in which the spectacle lenses (1, 2) are essentially arranged one above the other and can be unfolded into a position for wearing. The supporting elements (7, 8) form a fixed angle with the respective adjacent lens (1, 2).

Abstract: There is provided an attachment structure of a frame body relative to a front portion capable of attaching the frame body to the front portion with a simple construction, and also there is provided an attachment structure of a frame body relative to a front portion wherein stress or distortion of the frame body is hardly transmitted to the front portion. The attachment structure of a frame body relative to a front portion comprises a curved hooked portion formed on the frame body at the central position, and a groove portion defined in the front portion at the central position, wherein the curved hooked portion elastically presses the groove portion so as to engage the curved hooked portion in the groove portion. The frame body can be easily attached to or detached from the front portion with one-touch operation, and hence the operation is made with very ease, and further even if the frame body is distorted or deformed, the distortion is hardly transmitted to the front portion.

Abstract: Highly compact molded eyeglasses include a first lens portion and a second lens portion coupled via a bridge member. Each lens portion may be characterized by a reference surface and an adjustment surface. From one pair of eyeglasses to another, the reference surface exhibits a constant curvature. The curvature of an adjustment surface is designed relative to that of a reference surface to provide a lens portion having a particular dioptic power. The transition section may include a corrugation and/or a lip to secure the glasses to a wearer's nose. The bridge member acts as a flat spring coupling the lens portions. The bridge member includes an indentation segment joined by bends or curves to a first and a second arm segment. The bridge member's structure provides positional memory properties. The bridge member and the lens portions may be made from polycarbonate in an injection molding process.

Abstract: A new eyeglass frame, eyeglass frame component and method for making eyeglass frames or parts thereof of a nickel-free titanium based SMA. A pseudoelastic &bgr; titanium alloy is used which has superior fabricating characteristics combined with weldability with pseudoelastic properties over the temperature range of −25° C. to 50° C. making this alloy ideally suited for the manufacture of various eyeglass components. The disclosed eyeglass component alloy is a &bgr; titanium alloy contains alloying elements of molybdenum between 10.0 and 12.0 weight percent, aluminum between 2.8 and 4.0 weight percent, chromium and vanadium between 0.0 and 2.0 weight percent, and niobium between 0.0 and 4.0 weight percent. The eyeglass components fabricated from this alloy exhibit a strain recovery of up to 3.5% deformation, a lower stiffness than conventional binary nickel titanium alloys yielding superior wearer comfort.

Abstract: There is provided an attachment structure of a frame body relative to a front portion capable of attaching the frame body to the front portion with a simple construction, and also there is provided an attachment structure of a frame body relative to a front portion wherein stress or distortion of the frame body is hardly transmitted to the front portion. The attachment structure of a frame body relative to a front portion comprises a curved hooked portion formed on the frame body at the central position, and a groove portion defined in the front portion at the central position, wherein the curved hooked portion elastically presses the groove portion so as to engage the curved hooked portion in the groove portion. The frame body can be easily attached to or detached from the front portion with one-touch operation, and hence the operation is made with very ease, and further even if the frame body is distorted or deformed, the distortion is hardly transmitted to the front portion.

Abstract: Highly compact eyeglasses include a first lens portion and a second lens portion coupled via a bridge wire. Each lens portion includes an optical section, and may further include a transition section. The optical section may be characterized by a reference surface and an adjustment surface. From one pair of eyeglasses to another, the reference surface exhibits a constant curvature. The curvature of an adjustment surface is designed or chosen relative to the curvature of a reference surface to provide a lens portion associated with a particular overall dioptic power. The transition section may include a corrugation and/or a lip to aid in securing the glasses to a wearer's nose. The bridge wire serves as a type of spring that couples or interconnects the lens portions, where the spring includes and/or exhibits positional memory properties. The bridge wire may include bent or curved end segments, which may be embedded within the lens portions during a manufacturing process.

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: 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: Eye goggles comprising left hand and right hand eyepieces and a nosebridge interconnecting inner portions of the eyepieces. The nosebridge has at least two filaments, each filament having left hand and right hand end portions cooperating with respective eyepieces. A headband cooperates with outer portions of the eyepieces to extend therebetween. Spacing between the eyepieces is adjusted by positioning the goggles in a generally operative position and rotating one eyepiece relative to the other eyepiece through at least one revelation so that portions of the filaments are twisted together, thus tending to reduce spacing between the eyepieces.

Abstract: Disclosed is an eyeglasses frame comprising a front having two rims connected each other with a bridge and two temples foldably fixed to opposite sides of the front. Each of the temples is connected to one or the other side of the front with at least one coiled spring, which can be changed in diameter or twisted so that the associated temple may be opened wider than the normal opening position, and may be changed vertically in posture. A temple-less auxiliary eyeglasses can be used in combination with the eyeglasses. The temple-less auxiliary eyeglasses have L-shaped catch pieces formed on its opposite sides, which L-shaped catch pieces can be fitted in the coiled springs.

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: 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: A bridge of rimless glasses is fixed to lenses in a state where it is prevented from being deformed or varied by deformation prevention members, and a fixing portion between the bridge and lenses is not deformed, and hence the fixation at the fixing portion is ensured, thereby enhancing durability. Superelastic metallic material can be directly used by the bridge as the rimless eyeglasses. The bridge of rimless glasses is formed of a superelastic metallic material, and the bridge is fixed to the lenses by way of deformation prevention members. The deformation prevention members have pad arms and fixing bolts fixed thereto. The bolts are inserted into holes bored in the lenses. The pad arms have fitting portions fitted in recesses defined in the lenses.

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.

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: 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: A pair of collapsible glasses comprising two lens frames, a bridge pivotally connected between the two lens frames, two butterfly-shaped connecters respectively pivotally connecting a round front half temple with one of the two lens frame, two front half temples respectively pivotally connected with a rear half temple of a C shape made of elastic material, the two connecters able to be pivotally bent to let the front and the rear half temples stretched outward to fit the size of the face of a wearer, the two lens frames being foldable to the front of the bridge, the two front half temples being foldable to the side of the lens frames, and the rear half temples being foldable to the side of of the front half temples.

Abstract: Protective eyewear including an elongated strap member, at least a portion of the strap member being elastic, a pair of lens members, the pair of lens members being attached to the strap member adjacent opposite ends thereof, and an attachment mechanism for attaching the opposite ends of the strap member together, the attachment mechanism including: a first interlocking member disposed on a first end of the strap member, and a second interlocking member disposed on a second end of the strap member, the first and second interlocking members being releasably attachable to one another. Preferably, the length of the strap member is adjustable.

Abstract: An improved pair of swim goggles, especially designed for competitive swimming, is comprised of two substantially ovoid, convex lenses secured to a soft neoprene base. The goggles are simply and easily tightened about the head by a one pull toggle mechanism that provides an equal, balanced fit of the eye pieces against the face. The goggles provide less hydrodynamic resistance in the water during swimming and not only reduces fatigue by cutting down on eye strain but allows the swimmer both superior frontal and peripheral vision.

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: 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: The frame structure for glasses is constituted by metallic material and includes a pair of rim members for supporting the glasses, a bridge member interposed between the rim members to connect the latter to one another, a pair of temple members and a pair of joint members adapted to connect the temple members to the rim members, respectively. Each of the joint members is fixed to the outside of the corresponding rim member in the proximity of the temple member and has both its end parts fixed to the rim member, and an intermediate part which is free from the rim member. The joint member is formed in an arcuate shape. Alternatively, a pair of joint members may be fixed to a pair of rim members with a bridge member interposed therebetween. Preferably, cobalt-based alloy is employed as the material constituting the joint member.

Abstract: An eyeglass frame comprises two surrounds each receiving a respective lens. A bridge joining together the surrounds comprises a generally omega-shaped spring. This has two lateral lugs by each of which it is attached to a respective surround. Its middle part has two ends with concave sides facing towards each other and set back relative to the lateral lugs. A nose-side support arrangement is fitted to the bridge and comprises a U-shaped support having two branches each of which is interlocked with a respective end of the middle part of the bridge.

Abstract: There is disclosed a frame front for eyeglasses permitting interchanging of lenses without any tool. The frame front comprises a main bridge member connecting lens supports and a median bridge member extending between the lens supports but disconnected therefrom. The median bridge member has retaining notches at its opposed ends for receiving peripheral portions of the lenses and their associated lens supports. The retaining notches define an abutment position in which the lenses are retained on their supports and a limit position permitting removal of the lenses through openings formed by the notches. The lens supports are resiliently mounted by the main bridge member to permit displacement outwardly and upwardly from the abutment position to the limit position.

Abstract: This invention concerns a frame for spectacles comprising one or more flexible elements fitted between parts of the front and of the sides, in order to make the frame itself highly adaptable to the anatomy of the face; said flexible elements comprise a helical spring and two pins, one end of which engages with said spring whereas the opposite end is secured to said parts of the front and of the sides; the threaded ends of said pins are equal in diameter to the internal diameter of said spring and have a pitch equal to the pitch of the coils of said spring, while their combined length is less than the length of said spring.

Abstract: An improved ophthalmic mounting arrangement for a pair of removable eyeglass lenses is described. The outer periphery of a lens-receiving annular liner exhibits a U-shaped channel which interlockingly engages a flat peripheral edge of an associated lens mounting rim in a rigid, unitary bifurcated frame. The two mounting rims of the frame are unobstructedly connected through an open bridge area whose lower peripheral edge is resiliently deformable out of the plane of the frame to facilitate insertion and removal of the lenses.