Abstract: Eyeglass frames are produced from reinforced plastic (synthetic resin) material in the form of plastic plates which are provided with a groove of predetermined configuration receiving a metallic reinforcing blade. When the groove is sealed, the blade extends across a bridge piece adapted to the position above the bridge of the nose of the user and around windows receiving lenses for the eyeglasses.

Abstract: A non-metallic eyeglass frame with nose pads arranged at adjustable nose pad supporting arms; during the manufacture of the frame center part, for example, by injection molding, a center piece preferably consisting of metal and connecting the two nose pad arms is formed-in within the nose bridge area of the frame; one mounting each for the nose pad arms may be provided in the end areas of the center piece.

Abstract: A pad assembly for eyeglass frames, in which an insert with a mounting portion is molded-in into the nose pad, whereby the mounting opening of the mounting portion is located outside of the nose pad; a connecting area is provided at the pad arm end which includes one or several projections and is adapted to be inserted into the mounting opening. The mounting opening is dimensionally reduced by plastic deformation of the mounting portion to such an extent that with an inserted connecting area of the pad arm end, a form-locking connection will result between the mounting portion and the pad arm.

Abstract: An adjustable nose piece that is incorporable by sunglasses includes a bridge, nose pads and wires connecting the nose pads to respective rims of the sunglasses. The bridge may be hinged to provided a collapsible sunglasses. The wires include an intermediate portion unattached to the respective rim or nose pad. This free portion may be deformed to provide adjustment of the nose pads. The wires are strong enough for normal wear and use, and sufficiently ductile for adjustment of the nose pads. The wires are susceptible of repeated plastic deformations to allow successive adjustment.

Abstract: A frame for multifocal spectacles includes a side piece attached to each of a pair of lens rims through a hinge mechanism which permits downward rotation of the side piece relative to the rim through a prescribed angle. A nosepad is mounted on each of the lens rims through a level adjusting mechanism by which the nosepad is vertically moved causing the level of the lens rims to be altered in correspondence to the change of inclination of the side piece.By means of the hinge mechanism, through a simple operation, each lens segment of the multifocal lens can be used at the optimum angle with respect to the line of vision, and by means of the level adjusting mechanism for moving the nosepad vertically, each lens segment is moved vertically to the level most suitable relative to the line of vision. At the same time neatness of appearance and decrease of eye fatigue result, whichever pair of lens segments is used.

Abstract: The invention is an improved eyeglass frame, having pivotally mounted noseplates. The invention makes it possible to provide eyeglass frames which are made of plastic material at least in the region of the nose support in which metal support plates are pivotally mounted. This is achieved by having an integral cantilevered arm extending from the frame and nose support plates which snaps onto the cantilevered arm in a way that allows the nose plates to pivot and yet remain secure. The pivotal mounting is accomplished by means of a bearing support pan in the arm which coacts with a nipple like projection on the rear of the nose support plates. The support plates are held in position on the cantilevered arm by use of a stirrup extending from the rear of the nose support plates.

Abstract: An eyeglass frame comprises a main support structure, a pair of rims each comprising a relatively rigid upper rim member and a flexible tie attached at its ends to the upper rim member. The nose pads have grooves for receiving them on inner terminal parts of the respective upper rim members. There are two transverse holes in the terminal part of each upper rim member. A passageway continues each groove through a land in each nose pad. The ends portion of each tie is threaded upwards through the passageway and then through the holes in the upper rim member for attachment thereto. The inner surfaces of the nose pads bearing against the wearer's nose have no recesses or the like for collecting dirt or grease.

Abstract: An apparatus having one or more straps for changing the position of a pair of eyeglasses relative to the eyes of a wearer. In one embodiment, a single strap is attached to both lenses by two C-clips, preferably at the lower portion of each frame, with at least one of the C-clips being movable to raise or lower the glasses. In another embodiment, two straps partially encircle each lense and are interconnected by a movable bridge. The straps are manually rotated in opposite directions to raise and lower the movable bridge to adjust the position of the eyeglasses.

Abstract: A side bridge for metal spectacles has a plastic pad and a metallic bridge support which is insertable with one connecting end into an opening of a mounting support provided on the pad. The mounting support is made of a spring elastic material. In the opening and at the connecting end, lockable profiles or elements are provided. The profiles mounted on the mounting support are preferably provided in the center of the opening which serves as a passageway opening. The opposite side faces of the opening diverge in the direction of the discharge openings thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved spectacle frame, provided with self-adjusting resilient means suspended in a chordal horizontal manner in the nose bridge area and attached respectively to the opposing inner ends of the frame.The resilient means which are formed of a flexible elastic material are adapted to conform in shape to the arcuate shape of the nose of the user, under the weight thrust of the spectacle frame. In conforming to the shape of the nose, the resilient means are capable of continuously supporting the frame on the nose in a proper mounting position and in proper lens alignment.Anchoring means are also provided for varying the points of attachment of the resilient means to the inner ends of the frame, so as to vary the tension as well as the height with respect to a horizontal plane of the resilient means.

Abstract: Eye glasses for experimentation and testing comprising a frame on which adjustable lens holders can be shifted.They comprise a frontal mounting 1 which is extended downwardly in its central portion in the direction of the patient's nose by a bar 5 of short length and on which glides a vertically adjustable support 6 for engagement with the patient's nose or his regular eye glasses which the patient has to wear during the testing.Application of the eye glasses for allowing tests to be taken with a patient who has to get new glasses with different corrective lenses and different positions of said lenses with respect to the eyes of the patient.

Abstract: A novel ophthalmic device for use by an optometrist or the like which comprises a unique fitting eyeglass frame for use with a plurality of detachable nosepiece attachments which allows the optometrist to quickly and more properly fit each patient's nose with a nose bridge that is suitably designed for the configuration of his nose. The removable nosepiece attachments are pivotably connected to the novel ophthalmic frame thereby allowing a front-to-rear adjustment and lacking of the nosepiece on the ophthalmic frame. A portion of the plurality of adjustable nosepieces may contain a coated, soft, porous material in the area of juxtaposition to the user's nose to provide a more comfortable fit for the user.

Abstract: The eyeglasses include a pair of rims carrying bifocal lenses and interconnected by a bridge to define a nose-receiving space therebetween and further includes a nose piece, mounted between the rims, either as an integral part of the bridge or as part of a separate, detachable unit. The nose piece is connected to a push-push mechanism which is arranged so that a wearer, with the nose piece resting on his nose, can conveniently move the lenses up and down between a normal position and raised a position where the lower reading portions of the lenses are in front of the eyes by simply applying a momentary downward force on the bridge, the rims or the temple pieces.

Abstract: To promote comfort and customized fitting of spectacles on individual wearers, an adjustable nosepiece formed of a thermoplastic is assembled with a nosepiece suspension frame by the optometrist after customizing the suspension frame for securement to either metal or plastic frame spectacles. The nosepiece can be heated by the optometrist for final shaping to individual nose contours and the nosepiece mounting lugs are pinched to secure the nosepiece in a selected adjusted position.

Abstract: An inflated floating bridge piece is provided for use on eyeglass frames to increase comfort, reduce slippage and allow for height adjustment of the glasses. The bridge piece is in the form of a resilient, hollow member having one or more air chambers in an inverted U shape adapted to fit over the bridge of the nose in place of conventional eyeglass bridges. The inner wall of the bridge is thinner than the outer wall to provide control over bridge pressure and an adjustment plate bears against the cross piece to selectively adjust the pressure in the chamber or chambers.

Abstract: This invention discloses a nose piece assembly for adjustably mounting a nose piece to an eyeglasses frame having a pair of correction lenses connected to each other by a rigid cross piece. In the preferred embodiment, the nose piece assembly comprises a nose piece for engaging the nose of the wearer, a mounting member for adjustably connecting the nose piece to the cross piece of the eyeglasses, and a guide way for maintaining the alignment between the nose piece and the eyeglasses. The outer dimensions of the nose piece are standardized while the inner size and shape are selected in accordance with the facial features of the wearer to ensure maximum visual acuity and comfort. The mounting member consists of a long slender mounting pin having a threaded end portion arranged to engage an internally threaded hole in the nose piece. The mounting member is rotatably mounted on the eyeglasses frame and raises or lowers the nose piece in response to rotational motion imparted to the mounting member.

Abstract: A sunbather's eyes are shielded by eye covers of opaque material while a frame supporting the eye covers transmits tanning radiation to the wearer's face for even tanning of the entire face including the area around the eyes. The frame is made of plastic material that is substantially transparent to ultraviolet light and the eye covers are adjustably mounted on the frame.

Abstract: A novel improved ophthalmic device which comprises a unique one-piece preformed detachable nosepiece for use with an ophthalmic eyeglass frame wherein the nosepiece is formed with a generally box shaped forward portion having a vertical elongated slot formed in the forward portion and having a nose bridge mount formed at the rear surface of the box shaped portion. The nose bridge portion has a pair of rearwardly and outwardly extending projections for positioning of the bridge of the nose of the user which provides a hard surface for positioning and retaining the ophthalmic eyeglass frame which is used with the one-piece nosepiece in a fixed position. A generally concave surface formed between the projections is formed in the shape of the bridge of the user's nose and is narrower at the top than at the bottom thereby providing a concave shape that retards slippage of the nosepiece.

Abstract: This invention relates to spectacles' frame wherein its wearing position relative to the face of the user can be adjusted accurately by moving the nose pads vertically. When this frame is used for spectacles embodying multifocal lenses, including the portions for long distance viewing and the portions for near distance viewing, its wearing position can be changed upwardly so that the portions for near distance viewing are in alignment with the eyes of the user, thereby to afford the user longtime viewing with reduced fatigue. When the said frame is used for spectacles with monofocal lenses, its wearing position can be adjusted upwardly or downwardly so that the focal points of lenses are in correct alignment with the eyes of the user.

Abstract: A novel ophthalmic device for use by an optometrist or the like which comprises a unique fitting eyeglass frame for use with a plurality of detachable nosepiece attachments which allows the optometrist to quickly and more properly fit each patient's nose with a nose bridge that is suitably designed for the configuration of his nose. The removable nosepiece attachments are pivotably connected to the novel opthalmic frame thereby allowing a front-to-rear adjustment and locking of the nosepiece on the opthalmic frame. A portion of the plurality of adjustable nosepieces may contain a coated, soft, porous material in the area of juxtaposition to the user's nose to provide a more comfortable fit for the user.

Abstract: An articulated nose support for spectacle frames in which a bracket insert, embedded partially in a nose pad, serves as a first pivot member and a stem frame, attached to a supporting stem, serves as a second pivot member surrounding the former, the male and female pivot elements in the form of cooperating journal trunnions and journal bores being part of either the one or the other pivot member. For assembly purposes, at least one pivot member is flexible and the journal trunnions have entry tapers.

Abstract: A novel, improved ophthalmic device which comprises a unique fitting eyeglass frame having a removable nosepiece attachment which may be adjusted to permit adjustment of the lens to an exact eyelevel. The removable nosepiece attachment is pivotably connected to the ophthalmic frame, which allows a front-to-rear adjustment of the nosepiece on the ophthalmic frame, and the subject invention provides for a much improved pivotable connection between the nosepiece and the ophthalmic frame which may be rigidly locked in place by the novel use of a shim or friction member in combination with an extention of a female receptacle positioned in each side of the one piece nosepiece. Also disclosed is a device which is utilized for forming the removable nosepiece by forming a molded impression of a portion of a person's nose with the impression being used to then form the nosepiece for the person's eyeglass frames.

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