Abstract: Spectacle frame comprising two eyewires associated by at least one assembly bar, wherein each of the eyewires comprises in the nasal rest zone of the frame at least one projecting element adapted to be secured in the wall of a saddle bridge in order to maintain it hooked to the said spectacle frame, and having application to the rapid, reliable and aesthetic fixation of a saddle bridge to a spectacle frame.

Abstract: A system for attaching a replaceable, customizable nosepiece to an eyeglass frame is disclosed where the eyeglass and nosepiece fit together through a snappable attachment. The eyewires of the eyeglass frame are provided with a notch and adjacent projection. The nosepiece is roughly horseshoe shape, sized and shaped to fit between the eyewires under the connecting bridge of the frame. The tips of the horseshoe are shaped to snap into the notches on the eyewires, and be retained by the adjacent projections. In this manner, the nosepiece may be specifically selected for or customized to the particular size and shape of the user's nose.

Abstract: The eyeglasses nosepiece holder comprises an insert projecting from the nosepiece and having a shank associated with a spherical element adapted to be inserted into a recess having an outer rim and being formed in a body made of elastically deformable material. The body is adapted to be connected to an eyeglasses frame, pins being provided for location in a cutout and a niche respectively for delimiting rotational movement of the spherical element in the recess.

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: A bridge pad assembly for a metal spectacle frame comprises a bridge pad, a bracket, a bridge pad holder comprising a connector, which is resiliently locked to said bracket, and a baseplate carried by said connector at one end there of and anchored in said bridge pad. The connector has a cavity which is closed at one end by said base and open at the other end, a cross-piece extending through said cavity and spaced from said base, and a transverse bore, which intersects said cavity between said base and said crosspiece and extends transversely to the latter. The bracket has a free end portion, which is fitted in said transverse bore and formed with lateral depressions on opposite sides. A U-shaped spring clip is fitted in said cavity and closes the latter at said other end and straddles said cross-piece and resiliently interlocks with said lateral depressions.

Abstract: Safety glasses for use, in particular, in sporting activities comprise a frame to which two limbs are articulated, two lenses mounted on the inside of grooved retaining circles formed in the frame and a nose rest piece which fits together with the frame, is made of flexible material and has walls which form a part of the said grooved retaining circles. In such glasses therefore the lenses are partly held by flexible material which avoids their being broken in the case of a heavy blow as may for example occur when playing a sport. The risks therefore of cuts or injuries to the wearer of the glasses are reduced.

Abstract: An eyeglass frame in which the rims are openable at their inner (nose) sides. A slot is defined between a pair of pins extending between the rims. A latching member is pivotally mounted on one of the pin and hooks onto the other pin in its closed position for closing the rims and clamping the associated lens therein. An overlay member may be provided on the visible side of the latching member.

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: Spring metal supports are soldered to the edges of metal spectacle frames and are formed to define a pair of spring tines having hooked ends. The tines extend through openings in studs embedded in plastic nose pads with the hooked ends of tines normally preventing withdrawal. The tines extend loosely through the openings so the nose pads are free to tilt a limited amount in any direction.

Abstract: A metallic spectacle frame having each of its eyes split to accomodate a lens is provided with hinge assemblies each of which including a T-bar member that extends through the frame to the front side thereof. The portion of the T-bar member disposed on the front side of the frame forms a plaque which adds structural support to the frame as well as conceals the slit in the frame. The plaque extends around the side of the frame and abuts against a temple. A slot formed in the bridge of the frame is adapted to receive a nose pad assembly which is retained by a set screw extending into the frame from the back side thereof. A pair of notches are formed adjacent the slot to receive respective posts of the nose pad assembly to ensure proper orientation of the assembly. The nose pad assembly may comprise a rocker arm with individual nose pads, a single piece saddle bridge or some variant thereof.

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

Abstract: An apparatus for forming a character in which picture elements as indication elements are formed in the shape of a matrix to create a character, such as a letter, a numeral, a symbol or the like, in this case the magnifications of the character in both a longitudinal and a lateral direction are suitably increased or reduced and, in case the character has become obscure as a result of such enlargement, an interpolation is performed to the character to render it clear. The apparatus is used, for example, in the case of forming a character with printer.

Abstract: A nose pad for a nose piece on a pair of eyeglasses. The nose pad provides a soft air cushion to relieve pressure against the nose when the eyeglasses are worn.

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.