Adjustable Patents (Class 351/128)
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Patent number: 11360324Abstract: An adjustable nose bridge includes a mounting body and a nose bridge frame. The nose bridge frame includes a main body, an elastic member, and an adjusting member. Two ends of the elastic member respectively resiliently abut the main body and the mounting body. The adjusting member is telescopically coupled to the mounting body and fixes a position of the main body.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignees: HONGFUJIN PRECISION ELECTRONICS (ZHENGZHOU) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Yan-Lei Cao
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Patent number: 11150474Abstract: A head-mounted device may have a display for displaying image content. Head-mounted support structures in the device may be used to support the display. The head-mounted device or external equipment may include a three-dimensional image sensor. The three-dimensional image sensor may capture a three-dimensional image of a user's face. Control circuitry may analyze the three-dimensional image to identify which of multiple versions of a customizing face-fit module should be used in the electronic device to fit the device to the user's face. An appropriate face-fit module may be identified based on facial features such as facial size and the shapes of a user's forehead, nose, and cheeks. After identifying which version of the face-fit module is to be used by the user, that version of the face-fit module may be coupled to a non-custom portion of a main unit for the head-mounted device using magnets or other coupling structures.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2020Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jeremy C. Franklin, Trevor J. Ness
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Patent number: 11119339Abstract: A protective loupes eyewear assembly having an eyewear frame with magnifying loupes. The eyewear frame has notches in the top of the frame and a bottom shelf structure on the inside of the frame. An insert assembly with a pair of outwardly extending tabs and a mating configuration is constructed to slip into the notches at the top of the eyewear frame and into a bottom shelf structure behind the eyewear frame to provide laser protection for use in the dental, surgical and other arts.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2019Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Inventor: Andrew Barrows
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Patent number: 10401642Abstract: A sunglasses having a simulated monolithic lens is disclosed. It comprises a shaded optical lenses assembly having two shaded optical lenses, each of the two shaded optical lenses having a connecting segment on a side thereof for correspondingly connecting to each other and an insertion segment extended from the connecting segment; a frame having an assembling groove disposed on the bottom edge thereof to engage upper edges of the shaded optical lenses for positioning; and a nose pad having a slot to correspondingly engage with middle lower edges of the shaded optical lenses assembly and a socket disposed on the slot for tightly accommodating the two insertion segments so as to stably connect the two shaded optical lenses and to form the sunglasses with a simulated monolithic lens.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2017Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Tsair Yuarn Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Pao-Ming Huang
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Patent number: 10274747Abstract: Provided is a glasses nose pad adjustment structure, including a frame and a nose pad. The frame includes a lens fixing part and a plurality of pairs of nose fastening holes. The nose pad includes a pair of fixed shafts and at least one lens slot. The pair of fixed shafts of the nose pad is selectively fixed to one of the plurality of pairs of nose fastening holes.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventor: Lin Yun Chen
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Patent number: 10247961Abstract: Method implemented by computer means for determining an ophthalmic lens adapted to a wearer and to a spectacle frame, the method comprising: providing wearer data comprising the wearer's ophthalmic prescription, providing mounting data comprising at least the tie points of the ophthalmic lens to be mounted in the spectacle frame, providing thickness requirement data comprising the minimum thickness of the ophthalmic lens at the tie points, determining ophthalmic lens data based on the wearer data, the ophthalmic lens data comprising the two optical surfaces of the ophthalmic lens and their relative positions, an oversize creating step (S5), during which the ophthalmic lens determined during the ophthalmic lens data determining step is locally thickened by creating an oversize at the tie points, so that the thickness of the ophthalmic lens at the tie points is greater than or equal to the minimum thickness.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2014Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Essilor InternationalInventors: Jérôme Moine, Jean Sahler
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Patent number: 9939656Abstract: Disclosed is a nose pad for comfortably supporting eyeglasses in multiple positions. The nose pad comprising a more rigid main portion, and a highly flexible and soft back end portion. The main portion connected to an eyeglass frame and positioned for contacting a user's nose upon wearing the eyeglasses in a normal wearing position. The back end portion connected to this main portion and generally positioned on a back edge of this main portion for contacting a user's forehead area upon wearing the eyeglasses in a tilted up position. The main portion, being more rigid, supports the eyeglasses properly on a user's nose. The soft and flexible back end portion provides a comfortable and non-slipping contact with a user's forehead area. The combination of this main portion with the soft back end portion provides a comfortable and non-slipping contact with a user's nose. The nose pad of the present invention is applicable to all types of eyeglasses.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2014Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Inventor: Felix Torres
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Patent number: 9707130Abstract: Protective eyeshields have two lenses, which are interconnected at their proximal ends by an adjustable nose-bridge and are releasably connectable at their distal ends by two conjugate connecting straps. The lenses have a longitudinal convex curvature so that they follow the contours of the wearer's face. They are substantially trapezoidal in shape, tapering from the proximal end to the distal end. The lenses are made of a light-weight semi-rigid plastic, such as plexi-glass, and may be clear transparent or tinted. Plastic foam padding is provided along the longitudinal edges of the lenses to cushion the area of contact between the lenses and the wearer's face. The weight of the lenses is support from below by four support struts, two of which are nose supports and two which are cheek supports. Each of the support struts integrally comprises a stem element and a contact pad element.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Inventor: Lori Ann Limma
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Patent number: 9341862Abstract: Eyeglasses having a nose pad adjusting structure is provided, which includes a frame unit, a lens, a nose pad positioning part and a nose pad. The frame unit has a first installation part and a second installation part. The lens is inserted in a first and a second clamping slots of the first and the second installation parts. One end of the nose pad positioning part extends a distance oppositely to the second installation part and then extends curvedly to the second installation part accordingly to form an interval apart from the second installation part. The nose pad positioning part has an internal side wall which a plurality of convex teeth is disposed thereon. Thorn tooth is disposed in a middle portion of the nose pad, and an angle of the nose pad relative to the frame unit is adjusted by engaging the thorn tooth with the convex teeth.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2015Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Trimax Safety Corp.Inventors: Shih-I Lee, Ching-Hsiu Chan
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Publication number: 20150103306Abstract: A virtual or augmented reality headset is provided having a frame, a pair of virtual or augmented reality eyepieces, and an interpupillary distance adjustment mechanism. The frame includes opposing arm members, a bridge positioned intermediate the opposing arm members, and one or more linear rails. The adjustment mechanism is coupled to the virtual or augmented reality eyepieces and operable to simultaneously move the eyepieces in adjustment directions aligned with the plurality of linear rails to adjust the interpupillary distance of the eyepieces.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Masamune Kaji, Michael John Slipy, Shigeru Natsume
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Patent number: 8992007Abstract: An eyeglasses enabling quick exchange of lenses is provided, in which the lower frame thereof mainly has two lens mounting apertures respectively provided at two sides for mounting lenses. First pivot connectors are provided at middle portion of the lower frame. A fastening member has second pivot connectors which are pivotally connected with the first pivot connectors. A snap-fit hook is provided on the upper end of the fastening member. An upper frame is to be fitted on the upper edge of the lower frame by fastening its two assembly portions provided at both sides of the upper frame to both sides of the lower frame. The upper frame has a snap-fit recess corresponding to the snap-fit hook provided at the middle portion thereof By turning the snap-fit hook upward or downward, the exchange of lenses can be easily conducted without using any tool for disassembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Sun Sight Glasses Co., Ltd.Inventor: I-Nan Li
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Patent number: 8888276Abstract: A rotary actuation mechanism for variable focus spectacles is disclosed. The spectacles include two variable focus lens units and a bridge therebetween. The actuation mechanism includes a rotary cam rotatably mounted on the bridge, a fingerwheel attached to the rotary cam to rotate it, a cam follower disposed in slidable contact with the peripheral surface of the rotary cam, and two elongated couplers pivotally mounted on the bridge. The peripheral surface of the rotary cam is spiral shaped to transfer the rotation of the rotary cam into a linear, or pivoting, motion of the cam follower. Each coupler has a proximate end in contact with or attached to the cam follower and a distal end coupled to a linkage anchor of a respective lens unit, to transfer the motion of the cam follower into simultaneous pivoting motions of the linkage anchors thereby adjusting the focal lengths of the lens units.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2013Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Zoom Focus Eyewear LLCInventors: Stephen Kurtin, Terence J. Villalovos, Daniel E. Fedele, James G. Coates
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Publication number: 20120140164Abstract: Viewing glasses include a frame and a bridge. The frame has a spacer, and the spacer has at least two location grooves formed in different positions. The bridge is arranged on the spacer and includes a base and two side pads. The base has an elastic location piece corresponding to the location grooves of the spacer that can adjust the position of the bridge located on the spacer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: HUNG-YEN HSIEH
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Patent number: 8192014Abstract: An optical device is disclosed having a supporting bar with a twisted configuration. At least one lens is slidably connected to the supporting bar such that the lens rotates when slid longitudinally along the supporting bar. The optical device further comprises a nose piece connected to the supporting bar, which may be stationary or adjustable with respect to the supporting bar. As the lens or lenses are slid along the supporting bar, they achieve a continuously changing angle relative to the nosepiece.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2010Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Inventors: Garrett W. Brown, Anthony D. Sacksteder
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Patent number: 7637607Abstract: A shelter frame includes two shelter lenses, two lens holders provided at two outer sides of the shelter lenses respectively, and a retractable arm extended between two inner sides of the shelter for applying a retractable force therebetween to adjust the control distance. When the shelter lenses are pulled away from each other to lengthen the retractable arm for extending the control distance, the lens holders are adapted for engaging with two outer sides of the lenses of the primary frame, such that when the retractable arm is retracted via the retractable force, the shelter lenses are adapted for holding in front of the lenses respectively so as to detachably couple the shelter frame in front of the primary frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2008Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Inventor: Yiling Xie
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Publication number: 20090310080Abstract: Eyeglass frames for people with Down syndrome, for others having facial characteristics similar to those with Down syndrome, and those with a depressed nasal bridge or a low nasal bridge, the eyeglass frames having a bridge lower than the normal higher placed bridge and in general alignment with the optical center of lenses mounted in the lens frames, extensions to widen the temple distance to accommodate the broader temples of people having Down syndrome or facial characteristics similar to those with Down syndrome, lower temples to maintain the general alignment of the location of the optical center with the pupils of the person wearing the eyeglass frames; and shorter temples than temples for normal caucasians to accommodate the ears as located on persons with normal facial features.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2009Publication date: December 17, 2009Inventor: Maria L. Dellapina
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Patent number: 7284853Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2005Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Inventor: Dean Friedman
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Patent number: 7246901Abstract: A frame assembly for eyeglasses is provided wherein the overall width of the eyeglass frame is adjustable by utilizing a telescoping brow bar. The upper frame member or brow bar is formed to include either a pair of telescoping or indexed joints allowing the length of the brow bar to be adjusted thereby placing the hinge points and temple bars further apart from one another. The adjustable length of the brow bar provides excellent adjustability of the overall width of the eyeglass frame in simple mechanical construction. Further, in a unique method of forming the adjustable brow bar assembly a central portion may be formed in a first molding step and an adjustable hinge section is then molded directly over the central portion in a second molding step. The present invention utilizes in-mold-assembly techniques to reduce the assembly steps required to form such an adjustable brow bar assembly while further resulting in an eyeglass frame that has increased adjustability and utility.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2005Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: Bacou - Dalloz Eye & Face Protection, Inc.Inventors: Raymond Curci, Laurent Froissard, Gregor Mittersinker, Michael J. Jobin
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Patent number: 7078653Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Inventor: Hsing-Chi Hsieh
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Patent number: 7052129Abstract: A number of eyeglass frames with resilient structures and shields that have wide applicability are described. In one embodiment, an auxiliary frame has a resilient structure at its bridge area, and non-uniform shields. The shields have openings at their sides and retaining mechanisms. Due to its resilient nature, the auxiliary frame is adaptable to after-market sales for primary frames. In yet another embodiment, a primary frame has a resilient structure at its bridge area and has shields. Such a primary frame again allows it to be comfortably fitted to people whose heads are of different sizes and shapes.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2003Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: Contour Optik, Inc.Inventors: David Chao, Pin Chou, Wei-Lien Huang, Chang-Yung Chang, Chien-Ho Lin, Ruey-Hong Hung
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Patent number: 6869179Abstract: The eyeglasses frame is provided with spaced engaging parts. The lens sections of the sunglasses are provided with an enclosed spring bridge mechanism that permits the lens sections to be moved toward each other, compressing the spring, to insert the sunglasses between the engaging parts. The spring urges the lens sections away from each other, to cooperate with the engaging parts, to mount the sunglasses on the eyeglasses frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2002Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Inventor: Dean Friedman
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Patent number: 6799847Abstract: A sliding bridge eyeglass frame provides salespersons and customers the ability to insure that a proper interpupillary distance between telescope oculars is achieved during a fitting session. The demonstration frame device of the present invention includes first and second bridge portions which are slidably and reversibly fixedly attached to thus allow a customized fitting for particular customers. Once proper interpupillary distances are achieved, the first and second frame members are secured together such that proper dimensions and configurations can be obtained for production of a final product.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2000Date of Patent: October 5, 2004Assignee: Kerr CorporationInventor: Charles H. Caplan
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Publication number: 20040130675Abstract: An attachment device for arranging a pair of supplementary lenses onto an eyeglass frame is disclosed. Such supplementary lenses, such as sunshades, are removably arranged onto tradition eyeglass frames. The supplementary lenses are arranged on the eyeglass frame in such a manner that none, or at least very limited amendments or adjustments are required with respect to the particular eyeglasses.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Inventor: Einar Einarsson
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Patent number: 6755521Abstract: A clip-on glasses assembly for mounting on primary glasses, comprising a pair of lens members, at least one grapple on each of the pair of lens members for engaging the outer edges of the primary glasses, and a bridge between the lens members configured to slidably receive the lens members to allow movement of the lens members between an open position and a closed position. An actuator bar having two ends, each end coupled to one of the lens members, allows a user to easily mount and remove the glasses assembly using only one hand. Moving the actuator bar toward the bridge forces the ends of the actuator bar apart and moves the lens members into the open position. The actuator bar is generally U-shaped and constructed from a resilient material. The actuator bar and/or separate springs bias the lens member toward the closed position. The bridge may further comprise a locking mechanism to maintain the lens members in the open position.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2003Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: 20/20 Marketing Ltd.Inventor: Robert G. Begg
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Patent number: 6698882Abstract: The present invention relates to a pair of adjustable eyeglasses for adjusting the interocular distance, in which an integrally connected frame between the two eyeglass frames of regular eyeglasses is designed in a way that the distance between the two eyeglass frames of the assembly are adjustable or replaceable. After the eyeglass frame is manufactured and shipped out from the factory, the user can quickly and easily adjust the interocular distance and assemble the eyeglasses. The present invention can reduce the manufacturer's inventory, fit the mass production requirement, and greatly reduce the cost.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2003Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Inventor: Hurng-Shiarng Wu
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Patent number: 6685314Abstract: The lens sections of the sunglasses are joined by a spring mechanism. The mechanism includes first and second concentric tubular members. Each member is affixed to the rim of a different one of the lens sections. The members enclose the spring which urges the lens sections toward each other, such that prongs mounted on the rims can engage an eyeglasses frame to mount the sunglasses thereon.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2002Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Inventor: Dean Friedman
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Patent number: 6641260Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an emergency, flat pack, glasses kit, which is easily and quickly assemblable into glasses. The kit is compact and typically has the size of a credit card, and may thus be carried in a pocket, wallet or purse. Various types of lenses having a variety of purposes may be fitted or formed in the kit, including prescription lenses to suit the user for general use or for reading, sun-protection or safety lenses.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2002Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: SEE Card CorporationInventor: Ami Avital
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Patent number: 6554422Abstract: An adjustable nose-rest mechanism for bi-focals that allows ready one-hand and variable adjustment of the nose rest elevation relative to the lenses in order to vertically position the lenses (rather than tilting of the head) for ease of viewing computer screens and the like. The mechanism generally includes a boss attached or hooked onto the bi-focals, said boss comprising a hollow sleeve aligned vertically. An elongate slider is slidably carried in the boss, and a nose rest is attached at the lower end of the slider. A set screw is threaded frontally into the boss and is tightenable against the slider. The slider can be adjusted along a continuous range of elevations and locked into any of said positions by tightening the set screw, thereby facilitating adjustment of the nose rest. A mechanism for temporarily attaching a singularly adjustable nose-rest to any standard bi-focals, comprising an internally threaded tube, adjusting yoke, and spring support member.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2001Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Inventor: John L. Bell
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Publication number: 20020191151Abstract: The present invention relates to a spectacles frame (1), particularly for sports spectacles, allowing the inclination of the frame with respect to the user's face to be adjusted to suit his build. It comprises, for each side (2), a part (3) articulated by one of its ends to the free end (21) of the side (2), means (4, 5) allowing the angular position of said part (3) to be varied with respect to the side (2). This part (3) itself is designed to rest on the upper part of the user's ear. By varying the angular position of the part (3) with respect to the side (2), the inclination of the frame with respect to the user's face is varied.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2002Publication date: December 19, 2002Inventor: Patrice Marie Pointet
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Patent number: 6439718Abstract: The make-up eyeglass frame is provided with an adjustable nose piece assembly for adjusting the eyeglasses to the nose and face of a wearer. The nose piece assembly is readily removable from a bracket secured between two lens receiving sections for replacement purposes or for storing in a flattened condition. A pair of temples are hingedly mounted to the lens receiving sections to be folded into a flattened condition.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2001Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: Makoptica Patentees, LLCInventors: Sylvana Miceli, Jack Lander
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Publication number: 20020067461Abstract: An adjustable nose-rest mechanism for bi-focals that allows ready one-hand and variable adjustment of the nose rest elevation relative to the lenses in order to vertically position the lenses (rather than tilting of the head) for ease of viewing computer screens and the like. The mechanism generally includes a boss attached or hooked onto the bi-focals, said boss comprising a hollow sleeve aligned vertically. An elongate slider is slidably carried in the boss, and a nose rest is attached at the lower end of the slider. A set screw is threaded frontally into the boss and is tightenable against the slider. The slider can be adjusted along a continuous range of elevations and locked into any of said positions by tightening the set screw, thereby facilitating adjustment of the nose rest. A mechanism for temporarily attaching a singularly adjustable nose-rest to any standard bi-focals, comprising an internally threaded tube, adjusting yoke, and spring support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2001Publication date: June 6, 2002Inventor: John Louis Bell
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Patent number: 6371612Abstract: An adjustable clip-in laser eyewear assembly for securement to the inside of a pair of eyeglasses. The eyewear assembly has a frame structure having a pair of filter lens frame members that are joined at the top by a brow bar structure having a spring member. Hooked clips are fixed and positioned at the top and exterior sides of each filter lens frame member. The hooked clips face outward from the laser eyewear assembly to position the assembly on the inside of the eyeglasses. The top and side clips in cooperation with the spring of the brow bar structure permit the adjustable securement of the laser eyewear assembly to the inside of the eyeglasses.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2001Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Inventor: Thomas D. Barrows
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Publication number: 20020003603Abstract: Adjustable eyeglass frames with adjustable length sidearms and an adjustable nose saddle which adjusts up and down and has a snap-on cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2001Publication date: January 10, 2002Inventor: Eston Bullard
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Patent number: 6315408Abstract: Disclosed is a foldable spectacle frame, comprising: two lens frames each having an inner end and an outer end, a retractable bridge connecting the two lens frames in an opposed relation at the inner ends thereof, in which the retractable bridge having an adjustable length which is able to be frictionally retained between a smallest folded position and a largest normal position; and two retractable temples hinged to the lens frames at the outer ends thereof, each of the retractable temples having an adjustable length which is able to be adjusted between a smallest folded position and a largest normal position.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2000Date of Patent: November 13, 2001Inventor: David Huang
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Patent number: 6302538Abstract: The clip-on sunglass assembly mounts on eyeglasses and has mirror image frame parts. Each includes a lens retaining frame portion with a set of protruding “L” shaped eyeglass engaging prongs and a bridge element. A mechanism is provided for connecting the bridge elements for movement between a proximate position, where the frame parts are relatively close to each other, and a remote position, where the frame parts are relatively far from each other. The connecting mechanism includes at least one coil spring situated within a cylindrical enclosure. The frame parts are normally biased toward each other by the spring such that the prongs securely engage the eyeglass frame. In one preferred embodiment, the enclosure has an open end which receives the bridge element of one frame part. The spring is operably situated between the enlarged end of the bridge element and the interior wall of the enclosure, adjacent the open end.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2000Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Inventor: Dean Friedman
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Patent number: 6257720Abstract: A pair of eyeglasses as provided with a mechanism on the nose bridge making it possible to turn one of the glasses around. A side piece attached thereto turns over together with one of the glasses, with the result that both of the eyepieces will be displaced over the glasses on both sides so as to protect the glasses from impact and the like when folded. Located within the bridge nose main body is a screw surrounded by a spring. At each end of the screw there are washers which provide for ease of movement between the spring and the screw. The spring is under compression at all times. Still further, the screw is tightly thread fitted into the connecting portion of the bridge so as to prevent loosening.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2000Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Assignee: Mitani USA, Inc.Inventor: Hideo Ozawa
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Patent number: 6244704Abstract: A universal shelter frame for attaching to a primary spectacle frame having two primary lenses mounted thereon, wherein the universal shelter frame includes a pair of shelter lenses each having an inner side facing with each other, a pair of connecting members which are affixed to the two inner sides of the two shelter lenses respectively, and an adjustable bridge arrangement connected between the two shelter lenses together for supporting the two shelter lenses apart and forming a bridge distance between the two shelter lenses. The adjustable bridge arrangement includes at least one compression unit for enabling the adjustable bridge arrangement to be compressed to contract the bridge distance in order to mount the shelter frame on the primary spectacle frame by attaching the two connecting members to two inner edges of the primary lenses of the primary spectacle frame respectively.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2000Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Inventor: Tony Xin Xiao
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Patent number: 6234628Abstract: The clip-on sunglass assembly mounts on eyeglasses and has mirror image frame parts. Each includes a lens retaining frame portion with a set of protruding “L” shaped eyeglass engaging prongs and a bridge element. A mechanism is provided for connecting the bridge elements for movement between a proximate position, where the frame parts are relatively close to each other, and a remote position, where the frame parts are relatively far from each other. The connecting mechanism includes at least one coil spring situated within a cylindrical enclosure. The enclosure has an open end which receives the bridge element of one frame part. The spring is operably situated between the end of the bridge element and the interior wall of the enclosure adjacent the open end. The spring normally biases the frame parts toward each other such that the prongs securely engage the eyeglass frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2000Date of Patent: May 22, 2001Inventor: Dean Friedman
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Publication number: 20010001246Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2000Publication date: May 17, 2001Applicant: Washi Kosan Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kotaro Ono, Kazunori Kagei, Kenji Sumida
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Patent number: 6183081Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 1996Date of Patent: February 6, 2001Assignee: Washi Kosan Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kotaro Ono, Kazunori Kagei, Kenji Sumida
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Patent number: 6022105Abstract: A detachable sunglasses with an adjustable bridge is adapted for selectively adjusting the distance between two sun-lenses thereof, so that a particular style and size of such sunglasses can fit various shapes and sizes of eyeglasses. The adjustable bridge comprises a first bridge rod having an affixing end attached to the inner side of the first sun-lens and an adjustable end extended from the first sun-lens; a second bridge rod having an affixing end attached to the inner side of the second sun-lens and an adjustable end extended from the second sun-lens; a bendable bridge joint adapted for connecting the first bridge rod and the second bridge rod; and a locking means for fastening the bridge joint with the first and second bridge rods, so as to construct the sunglasses capable of adjusting the distance and angle between the two sun-lenses.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 1999Date of Patent: February 8, 2000Inventor: David Gu Lin
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Patent number: 6010215Abstract: Eyeglasses for use in applying makeup includes an adjustable length nosepiece extension which sets the lenses a distance sufficiently spaced from the face to permit the application of makeup including fingers and implements to the eye and face regions including the cheeks and nose between and about the lenses and face while at the same time permitting the user to have corrected vision with the glasses in placep. Temple members have a bend to provide finger and implement access to the eyebrows, cheeks, nose and eyes from the side of the face without interference. The temple members also have a length that is adjustable to accommodate different users. The lenses are provided focal ranges and corrections for corrected vision to the user in the spaced apart position so that the user can clearly see the eye and face regions simultaneously while being made up.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 1999Date of Patent: January 4, 2000Inventor: Sylvana Miceli
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Patent number: 5920370Abstract: A clip-on optical element device to be clipped on in front of lenses of a pair of eyeglasses or like and conforming to the pair of eyeglasses. The clip-on optical element device comprises a pair of opposite optical elements, a pair of opposite adjustable, flexible, bendable, and shapeable open rims for receiving the pair of optical elements, and a flexible bridge member detachably connecting the pair of flexible open rims together in a spaced apart relationship. The clip-on optical element device further comprises two pairs of upper and lower clips respectively attached to each of the pair of open rims for securing the clip-on device to the pair of eyeglasses. Each optical element has an annular slot in its peripheral surface and a perimeter which substantially conforms with each of the lenses of the pair of eyeglasses. Each open rim has a protruding ridge in its inner periphery surface for receiving and engaging with the annular slot of the optical element.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1998Date of Patent: July 6, 1999Inventor: Mitchel Glanzbergh
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Patent number: 5894605Abstract: A nose bridge of swimming goggles includes an elongated member connected between two lens frames of the swimming goggles. Each of the frames has a through hole provided on an inner side thereof to face each other. The elongated member includes a flexible tube having two end sections respectively extending through the holes of the frames with a central section connecting therebetween to define a distance between the two frames. Each of the end sections receives therein a fastener movable within the tube and configured to be releasably engageable with the respective hole for pinchingly fixing the end section of the flexible tube. The fasteners are movable along the tube by squeezing the flexible tube to drive the fasteners to move so as to adjust the distance defined by the central section of the flexible tube, thus resulting in a more comfortable contact engagement and a better leakage proof engagement between the goggles and wearer's face.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 1997Date of Patent: April 20, 1999Inventor: Herman Chiang
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Patent number: 5808720Abstract: The disclosure is of an eyeglass frame having two lens receiving portions each having an annular channel in which a circular lens may be mounted. The annular channel includes a rear wall which faces the wearer and a frant wall which faces someone who looks at the wearer of the frame. The frame includes an auxiliary wall which extends from the front wall of the channel and changes, for someone looking at the wearer of the frame, the circular appearance of a lens in the channel to another shape determined by the auxiliary wall.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1996Date of Patent: September 15, 1998Assignee: Morrison International, Inc.Inventor: James W. Morrison
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Patent number: 5801804Abstract: Linearly adjustable sunglasses for allowing a wearer of a pair of eyeglasses to removably mount sunglasses lenses on the pair of eyeglasses. The inventive device includes a first-half frame member and a second-half frame member linearly adjustably coupled to the first-half frame member. A first lens and a second lens are secured to the first-half frame member and the second-half frame member, respectively. The first-half frame member and the second-half frame member are linearly adjustable between an expanded position and a contracted position. As such, the first lens and the second lens are positionable in use between the temple pieces of a pair of eyeglasses rearward the lenses of the pair of eyeglasses.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 1997Date of Patent: September 1, 1998Inventor: Robert Pennise
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Patent number: 5694194Abstract: A custom-fitted economical eyeware frame constructed at the site of dispensing from a minimum inventory of parts includes lenses of predetermined size and power encompassed by appropriate eye wires, and a bridge assembly, temple end pieces and temple ear stems. Upon selection of an appropriate bridge assembly, any, or all, of the remaining parts may be individually adjusted to custom fit the individual's interpupillary distance requirement. The construction of the eyeglass frame may be readily accomplished by an eyewear professional at any location.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 1996Date of Patent: December 2, 1997Assignee: Morrison International, Inc.Inventor: James W. Morrison
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Patent number: 5687428Abstract: The present invention relates to goggles for use in swimming, skiing, motorcycling and other activities. The goggles comprise a pair of right and left eyecups, a connecting member interconnecting opposing inner ends of the eyecups, and an elastic band having opposite ends each connected to an outer end of each of the eyecups, wherein the eyecups are each provided with a mount portion which defines a plurality of engagement holes aligned longitudinally of the eyecups, and the connecting member is removably fitted into one of the plurality of engagement holes of each mount portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 1996Date of Patent: November 18, 1997Assignee: Yamamoto Kogaku Co., LtdInventor: Tamenobu Yamamoto
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Patent number: 5506637Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 1994Date of Patent: April 9, 1996Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Erica OpticalInventors: Akihiro Kita, Yoshio Chikama
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Patent number: 5477281Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 1994Date of Patent: December 19, 1995Inventor: Edward J. Boyer