Abstract: An adjustable retainer for eyeglasses that have a pair of temple bars. The retainer includes two cords of preferably the same length, one of which is attached to the right temple bar and the other of which is attached to the left temple bar. In one embodiment, the cords are attached by inserting a loop in the end of the cord partially through a hole in the end of the temple bar, and then passing the tail end of the cord through the loop and pulling the cord to tighten the loop around the temple bar. In another embodiment, two elastic cords, each having an enlargement at one end, are pulled through their respective temple bar holes so that the enlargement is held against the outer surface of the hole. In both embodiments, the tail ends of the cords are inserted through a cord holder, which is preferably a cord lock, and secured together to form a stop for the cord holder.

Abstract: Ear warmers which are carried by the frame of a pair of eye glasses and comprised of a pair of soft pliable ear covers wherein each of the ear covers has a perforated side panel, a rear flap portion, a tubular sleeve projecting forwardly from the side panel and an attachment strap projecting laterally from the rear flap portion. The tubular sleeves are adapted to receive portions of the templates of the eye glasses proximate the ear pieces to secure the ear warmers to the eye glasses such that upon securing together the extended ends of the attachment straps at the back of the wearers' heads, the side panels and rear flap portions of the ear warmers extend comfortable along and about the wearer's ears to warm and protect the ears.

Abstract: An improved eyeglass retainer is disclosed, having annular closure means on the ends thereof that attach to the eyeglass frames. The annular closure means draws the material of the retainer over the attachment means of the retainer, and bunches and constricts it in front of the attachment means, so as to hide said attachment means from view. Further, by drawing over and constricting in front of the attachment means, the closure means maintains a close fit of the retainer material with the eyeglass frames, even in the presence of winds and inertial forces. An alternate embodiment involving a wider elastic annular closure means is also disclosed, which conforms to the narrower profile in front of the attachment means, rather than bunching material in front of it.

Abstract: A multi-purpose eyeglass retainer is provided which is capable of connecting to a temple of an eyeglass frame in multiple fashions. The retainer includes an elongated, flexible cord. A slipknot is formed on both of the free ends of the flexible cord. The retainer is connectable to eyeglass temples by slidably receiving the respective slipknots. The retainer is also capable of connecting to the free ends of the temples in a "sport-style" attachment using the same elongated, flexible cord. An adapter includes a hook member on one end and a post member on the other end. The slipknot of the elongated, flexible cord is removably connected to the hook member. A rubber tube member receives the free end of a temple end. The tube is removably connected to the post member. The elongated, flexible cord is adapted to connect to the free ends of the temples. The adapter and tube may be provided alone without the retainer cord for retrofitting to existing retainer cords that have a slipknot on a free end.

Abstract: Spectacles without support and contact on either the nose or on the face. It is constituted by a system of suspension and support comprising: bars in contact with the superior temporal region, prolongations of the bars in contact with the occiput on the posterior part of the head and on each bar, projections of support in contact with the temporal region directly anterior to the ear. The bars with their prolongations can constitute a single "U"-shaped element which surrounds completely the posterior part of the head. The present invention is specially meant to wear spectacles without support and contact on the face.

Abstract: An article and method are disclosed providing a spectacle kit having a protective mask insert clip and detachable means for attaching a spectacle front piece firmly to the protective mask insert, by snapping the receiver onto an insert clip. Notch attachment means connect a holding strap at each horizontal end of the spectacle front piece. In one embodiment, a first elastic strip and quick-snap fastener, e.g., a Velcro fastener, are connected to a second elastic strip and quick-snap fastener, e.g., a Velcro fastener, to form a ring around the wearer's head such that the spectacle kit can be worn external from the protective mask.

Abstract: The invention is to embed a stretching spring member 1a, a compression spring member 1b and a supporting member 2 having a large friction coefficient as a nose pad into spectacles, thereby to constitute a displacement prevention mechanism K for preventing displacement of the spectacles.

Abstract: An eye protector assembly 10 is provided which includes a film-like, resilient collapsible lens 20 that wraps about the eyes of the wearer W from temple T to temple T. The lens 20 is partially held in place by its left and right wings 30 which include respective left and right temple pads 40. The lens 20 is offset from the face of the wearer W by horizontal pads 60 which increase the wearer's W comfort and provide circulation via two primary vents 70 to allow perspiration to dissipate from the enclosure created between the lens 20 and the wearer's W face. A nose cutout region 90, conforming to the general shape of a typical user's nose N, is provided at the midpoint of the lens 20 at its bottom edge 28. A nose saddle 100, made of soft, resilient foam or rubber-type material, is attached adjacent the nose cutout region 90 on the rear concave surface 24 of the lens 20. The nose saddle 100 conforms to the shape of the nose N of the wearer W.

Abstract: A new eyeglasses with flexible attachment lace for securely holding eyeglasses to the face of a wearer. The inventive device includes a front frame and a flexible elongate lace. The front frame has a pair of opposite sides. Each side of the front frame has a loophole outwardly extending therefrom. The lace has a pair of opposite ends. One of the ends of the lace is looped through one of the loopholes of the front frame while the other end of the lace is looped through the other loophole of the front frame.

Abstract: An eyeglass assembly that supports lenses over the eyes without the use of a nose bridge or any other structure that rests upon the nose. The assembly includes a temple element having a first end and a second end that extends around the back of the head. A first lens frame element or lens is coupled to the first end of the temple element. Similarly, a second lens frame element or lens is coupled to the second end of the temple element. As a result, the temple element supports the first lens frame element or lens and the second lens frame element or lens a predetermined distance apart over the eyes. No structure extends across the gap over the nose. The temple element is biased against the sides of the head to help retain the assembly in place.

Abstract: A strap connector for connecting a strap to a goggle frame includes a first end having a longitudinal slot defined therein and a second end having a transverse slot defined therein. The second end further includes a wedge that tapers toward an end edge thereof, the wedge having a maximum width greater than a width of the longitudinal slot. The strap connector is bent so as to be connected to the goggle frame at a section between the first end thereof and the second end thereof. The wedge is partially received in the longitudinal slot of the strap connector. The strap is wound through the longitudinal slot, the transverse slot, and the longitudinal slot in sequence.

Abstract: A personal eyeglass and head gear retainer system to protect the user thereof from the loss of such items. The system comprises, in combination, a conventional style head gear, preferably in the form of a baseball cap or a sun visor, where the head gear features a discontinuous peripheral rim, and conventional style eyeglasses, such as sunglasses. Included in the combination is a pair of flexible cords of a discrete length and joined together at an intermediate position along the lengths. A first end of each cord is secure to the peripheral rim of the head gear, and a second end is secured to a respective free end of the eyeglass ear supports.

Abstract: An eyeglass holding device (7) has a strap (4') with a clip for attaching the strap end to an eyeglass frame (1'). The strap feeds in and out of a housing (8) which contains reel (14) on which the cord winds. The housing is detachably mounted on a hat or shirt for example with VELCRO. The strap winding mechanism inside the housing includes a torsion spring (21) for retracting the strap back into the housing; a rachet (18) and pawl (17) acting as lock to stop the spring from pulling the strap in once it is pulled out; and a button (16) to release the lock. The eyeglasses can be pulled to bring out any length of the straps. The torsion spring retracts the cords while the button is pressed.

Abstract: An eyeglass holder for securing eyeglasses to a material including a first clip for removably attaching the eyeglass holder to the material. The first clip including a first arm. The eyeglass holder further including an eyeglass support pivotally attached to the first arm for receiving and removably securing a portion of the eyeglasses thereto. The support being rotatable about a first axis and a second axis. The second axis is offset from the first axis, thereby allowing the support to maintain a vertical position with regard to gravity substantially independent of a position of the first clip.

Abstract: Comfortable cloth spectacles are provided having a flexible, collapsible and rollable cloth frame and an attached lithe lens membrane which can be tinted, UV protective or corrective. The frame may be fashioned from inner and outer layers of cloth material and is suitable for machine washing. Bands on the frame are adapted to encircle the head and interconnect to secure the spectacles to the head. Cushiony protuberances on the frame space the frame from the eyes.

Abstract: A retainer for spectacles has slots formed horizontally from front edges in flat plastic depending rear ends or tips of temples hinged on opposite sides of a double eyeglass frame for receiving and retaining opposite end portions of an elastic band extending around the backside of the user's head to retain the spectacles on the user's head. The slots have forward portions with reduced width relative to thickness of the elastic bands and the width of rear portions of the slots so as to retain the elastic bands within the slots. The rear portions of the slots are beveled so as to reduce wear on the elastic band as well as to enhance the retaining of the band within the rear portions of the slots as well as rendering the band less visible.

Abstract: An eyewear retainer to be attached to the forward lens carrying frame of a pair of eyeglasses in substitution for the usual temples. The retainer has two flexible elongated elements connectible at their forward ends to the usual frame carried hinge elements, and which extend rearwardly about the head and are detachably and adjustably connected together at the back of the head, preferably by velcro fastener pads. The elongated elements may be formed as flexible plastic tubes, carrying connectors at their forward ends adapted to extend through openings in the frame carried hinge elements and be retained against separation therefrom.

Abstract: A headset device adapted to he utilized with spectacles having temples. The headset includes a first ear cup and a second ear cup. Each ear cup is adapted to enclose an ear of a user. Each ear cup also has a temple accommodating mechanism adapted for receiving one of the temples. The headset further includes a head strap for coupling the ear cups together. The head strap further providing a bias that maintains each ear cup positioned over the ear of the user.

Abstract: A protective device for being removably attached to a pair of eyeglasses includes a pouch into which the eyeglasses can be inserted, without removal of the attachment elements. The pouch is inverted between a retainer configuration wherein the eyeglasses are held to the head of a user and a cover configuration wherein the eyeglasses are lodged within the pouch. A positive closure permits the pouch to be closed in both the retainer and cover configurations and opened for insertion and removal of the eyeglasses.

Abstract: A retainer and hanger for lens containing devices, particularly eyeglasses, which enables eased adjustment of the vertical position of the device when suspended around the neck from a chest level position to an unobtrusive, elevated position.

Abstract: A retainer and hanger for lens containing devices, particularly eyeglasses, which enables eased adjustment of the vertical position of the device when suspended around the neck from a chest level position to an unobtrusive, elevated position.

Abstract: A pair of sports eyeglasses having a substantially hard, rigid frame, a pair of soft, resilient strap connector pads, and a headband assembly coupled to the rigid frame by the soft resilient strap connector pads. The soft connector pads provide cushioning at the junction between the rigid frame and the straps to provide a comfortable fit to the user. The frame front is shortened at its ends for use with helmets used in sporting activities or the like. The headband assembly includes a first elastic strap extending between the soft, resilient connector pads, a second strap coupled at its ends to the first strap and extending over the top of the user's head, and a third strap extending between the first and second straps along a rear portion of the wearer's head.

Abstract: A pair of eyeglasses includes an elongated lens-frame body, two connectors, and a fastener device. The lens-frame body includes two end portions, each of which has a generally vertical hole formed therethrough. Each of the connectors has a front end portion provided with two aligned horizontal lugs which are respectively formed with threaded holes therethrough, and a bolt which extends through the threaded holes of the locking lugs and the hole of a corresponding one of the end portions of the lens-frame body so as to hinge the connectors on the end portions of the lens-frame body. The fastener device is coupled detachably with rear end portions of the connectors so as to retain the lens-frame body on the face of the user.

Abstract: An eyeglass retainer having an elastic elongate member having an elongate tubular member secured on each of the opposing ends of the elongate member as disclosed. Each tubular member defines a hollow interior recess dimensioned to slidably receive a potion of an eyeglass frame to form a detachable pressure fit therewith. The length of the interior recess is dimensioned to provide the user with a degree of adjustability for purposes of adjusting the tension in the elongate member when the retainer is positioned about the user's head.

Abstract: Reading neckglasses comprising a front piece used for reading when placed in front of the eyes of a person. A structure is for suspending the front piece about a neck of the person, so that the front piece will always be at hand for use by the person.

Abstract: Embodiments of a vision-hearing protection device are shown and described, each embodiment including an eyeglass retainer, for holding eyeglasses on the user's head or around the neck, and earplugs connected to the retainer for protecting the user's hearing. Preferably, the vision-hearing protection device includes a retraction feature wherein the earplugs may be quickly pulled in toward the retainer for more secure and compact "storage" and then quickly drawn out toward the ears for convenient reinsertion. In the preferred embodiment, the retainer is a hollow tube having three holes. A cord slidably extends through the hollow tube, with the cord ends extending out from the two holes that are nearer the retainer ends to attach to the earplugs, and with the cord middle portion extending out from the third hole in the rear or middle portion of the hollow tube.

Abstract: An adjustable attachment for eyeglasses in the form of a flexible headband attachment that can be attached to the existing portions of a pair of eyeglasses and looped around the head of the eyeglasses user. The flexible headband includes a clamp for adjusting the length of the headband to fit the headband tight around the head of the eyeglasses user and includes a stop for securing the headband in it adjusted length. The flexible headband attachment includes straps that pass through a movable sheathing between the eyeglasses frame and the clamp.

Abstract: Sports training glasses for restricting an individual's field of vision. The inventive device includes a forehead strap and an overhead strap positionable upon the head of the individual, with a nose strap extending downwardly from the forehead strap to support a nose piece. A pair of ocular pads are coupled to opposed sides of the nose piece and are each configured to encompass the ocular cavity, with a pair of temple straps extending from the pads about the head. A plurality of restrictive lenses are attachable to the ocular pads and include different field of view limiting apertures including a horizontal aperture, a square aperture, a circular aperture, and a triangular aperture, with each aperture shape corresponding to a particular desired sport, such as football, hockey, basketball, baseball, and the like.

Abstract: An innovative head strap for utilization with sunglasses which provides a tight fit about the user's head allowing for a tight headset seal when the sunglasses are worn simultaneously with a headset. The head strap is composed of two members each having an elastic conformable pocket for insertion of a connection piece which connects each of the members to the pair of sunglasses. The head strap is adjustable, allowing for conformance to most users' heads. The head strap is composed of an elastic material which has a durable external surface and a cushion-like internal surface.

Abstract: An eye-glass frame arrangement fabricated of a combination of a semi-rigid lens retaining support and a semi-flexible nose bridge and semi-flexible temple bows having a retaining strap removably engagable around the back of the head and adapted for use while engaging in activities which involve physical endeavor or usages on or around bodies of water. Closed cell shaped padding is applied to the lens supports facing the eye sockets. The arrangement is formed to have memory so that the lens supports are initially positioned away from the eye sockets and upon tightening of the retaining strap, the arrangement deforms to the shape of goggles so that the lens support padding seals around the eye sockets to protect the eyes of the user from the elements. In another arrangement, the eye pad is integrated with the lens support and hingedly attached to the temple bows.

Abstract: The present invention consists of a device which removeably secures a standard set of earplugs to a pair of eyeglasses, preferably safety glasses, by double looping a standard cord with a pair of cord adjusters. A pair of double looped elastomeric temple securing means hold both a loop of the cord through one of each of their loops and an eyeglass temple piece through the other of their loops. The tips of the cord are provided with an annular binding surface which may be inserted into the end of a standard earplug cavity which is cylindrical in configuration and which secures the earplug to the cord tip by frictional engagement therewith.

Abstract: A pair of eyeglasses with a hair clip comprising a lens frame, two temples, and a detachable hair clip set combined together, the hair clip set consisting of a front elongate arm and two side arms pivotally combined with two ends of the front arm, the front arm normally placed in a lengthwise recess in an upper edge of the lens frame, the two side arms normally placed in a lengthwise recess in an inner upper edge of each temple, the rear end of each side arm pivotally connected with each temple so that the hair clip set may be swung up curvingly on the hairs of the head of a user.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a headgear with a holding device for a measuring unit, illuminating unit or viewing unit. The headgear has a headband and a frontal band and is mounted on the head of the wearer of the headgear. A base body is mounted on the frontal band and a bracket for holding the unit is attached to said base body by a clamping device. The clamping device is manually actuable between a fixing position wherein the bracket is movably fixed relative to the base body and a releasing position wherein the bracket is released so as to permit movement of the bracket in elevation relative to the base body. A detent device permits the bracket to be rotated relative to the base body while the clamping device is in the fixing position.

Abstract: Eye wear for a child from infant to toddler wherein the eye wear comprises first and second resilient frames disposed about respective first and second eye lenses. The first and second frames include a flexible, adjustable nose bridge therebetween adapted to engage the bridge of the child's nose and first and second outer frame loops extending from the respective first and second frames toward and stopping short of the child's ears. First and second temple straps are provided each having one end looped about the respective first and second outer frame loops and an opposite end forming respective first and second strap loops. The eye wear includes first and second head straps extending through the respective first and second strap loops to hold the frames on the child's face. The first and second head straps have lower strap portions for extending about the posterior of the child's head and upper strap portions for extending over the child's head forwardly of the soft spot of the child's head.

Abstract: A dual-function eyeglass retainer/sweatband comprising a central sweatband portion having on each end attached thereto a retainer portion having a tubular end. The sweatband portion is manufactured from a different material than the retainer portions. Preferably the sweatband portion is made from elasticized terrycloth and the retainer portions are made from an elastomeric foam such as neoprene. The present invention provides for tight, loose and storage configurations. A method of transforming the present invention between the loose and tight configurations, including a half-twist, is disclosed. An optional knotted configuration is also disclosed.

Abstract: A lens includes a central nose frame having a top wall and spaced first and second side walls directed to the top wall at predetermined obtuse included angles, with first and second cup-shaped lens frames mounted to opposed sides of the nose frame to receive removable lens members respectively therewithin. First and second eyeglass legs are hingedly mounted to the respective first and second lens frames and arranged for abutment, in a complementary manner, the first and second sides of the nose frame, to include a lock bar pivotally mounted to the nose frame to extend over the first and second nose frame sides, as well as first ends of the first and second lock legs to secure the lock legs and the associated lenses within the frame structure.

Abstract: An elongated band has an end piece on said end. Each end piece is made of a resilient material and has a slit extending through the end piece for receiving a temple bow of the eyeglasses. A pair of anti-splitting holes extend through the end piece, along each side of the slit, for preventing splitting of the end piece along the slit.

Abstract: A protective pouch (26) for storing eyeglasses (24) or small objects such as keys or money that can be rolled up into a compact configuration (44). The pouch is provided with an eyeglass strap (21) with ends (20) capable of releasably attaching to the eyeglass arms (22) so that it is always available for use and cannot be lost. The two ends of the strap pass through holes (25) into the interior cavity (46) of the pouch, pass out the open end (48) of the pouch and are attached to the eyeglass arms. The pouch can slide along the strap to adjust the strap length for tensioning the eyeglasses to a one's head. A cover flap (30) is provided to fasten the pouch in its compact configuration or to close off the pouch opening. When the eyeglasses and strap are stored inside the pouch, the entire package can be worn on one's belt (50) from a loop (28) provided.

Abstract: The eye glass frame is comprised of a pair of rims for receiving the lenses; side temples connected at one end to the outside edge of each rim, each side temple formed to rest behind the wearer's ears; and at least one supporting member attached to the side temple for securing the eye glass frame to the wearer's hair to properly position the lenses relative to the wearer's eyes. The glass frame may have several supporting members, which have several alternative configurations. That is, the supporting member may be comprised of at least one joint member attached to the side temple, and at least one head seating member formed at the free end of the joint member. The supporting member may be further comprised of at least one connecting member provided between the joint member and the head seating member. The head seating member has several alternative configurations.

Abstract: Eyeglasses worn in winter weather conditions are subject to fogging due to condensation of water vapor. A method of removing condensation from eyeglasses is provided. The method involves heating the lenses of the eyeglasses, by making the lenses a part of an electrical circuit. Electric current is supplied to the electric circuit from a power source external to the eyeglasses. The size and weight of the power source may be minimized by utilizing a timer or a power regulator. A smaller power source is also made possible by selectively heating the lenses, applying more power in the area of the lenses most likely to experience fogging.

Abstract: The disclosure herein describes the combination of a strap and of a strap spreader for use in combination with goggles wherein the spreader is defined by a surface that fits the contour of the back of a wearer's head. The body includes points of attachment vertically distanced from one another on opposite sides of the body to spread the strap portions from one another at the back of the head. One application of such combination is its use by swimmers.

Abstract: This invention combines the functions of an eyeglass protection and storage device with the functions of an eyeglass securing device for when the eyeglasses are being worn. After the eyeglasses are removed from the protection and storage enclosure of this invention, the device can be transformed into a strap and used to secure the eyeglasses around the head of the wearer. Since such a dual-use protection and storage device can be worn along with the glasses, this invention also serves to eliminate the need to carry separately a single-use protection and storage device while the eyeglasses are being worn.

Abstract: Sunglasses for infants and small children are formed of a lens-defining member made of a thin flexible light-transmitting plastic material of a sun-protective composition or color. The lens-defining member has opposite projecting tabs to which flexible extendable strips are attached for supporting the sunglasses on the head of the wearer. A frame made of a soft flexible plastic foam material and having two superimposed frame members of substantially the same shape is formed by affixing each frame member to a respective face of the lens member.

Abstract: Buoyant jewelry for retaining and protectinq personal articles. Each jewelry/retainer comprises a brightly colored, buoyant body coupled to one or more fasteners for securing various articles such as sunglasses, keys, or personal care products which the swimmer or water sportsman desires to conveniently retain. The jewelry items comprise eyeglass retainers, bracelets, anklets, name badges, and necklaces. The body comprises a resilient core of low-density foam covered by a flexible, tubular sheath. The sheath brightly colors and reinforces the body. In one mode the fasteners comprise resilient tubes for axially gripping the ear pieces of conventional glasses. An alternative fastener comprises a flexible fabric channel for receiving fine wire or wrap-around ear pieces. Another embodiment comprises a cord looped through an item to be floated, and an optional cap is provided for slip-fitting over existing containers of personal care products.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pair of spectacles comprising a pair of lenses held by the respective lens frames, a side extending backwardly from each of said lens frames and balancing means for eliminating or reducing the load on the nose of a user. Therefore, the spectacles of the present invention requires no or substantially no bridge means for supporting the weight of the spectacles on the nose of the user.

Abstract: An article of wearing apparel that is configured to be worn by an individual as an ear protector and eye glasses retainer. The article is adjustably attachable to a pair of glasses by utilizing formed sleeves that receive the bows of the glasses. Each of the sleeves grips the bows as with an elastomeric material forming a part of the sleeve that clings to the bows of the glasses. The article worn on the head of the individual covers the ears to provide protection and being attached to the glasses, retains the glasses in position.

Abstract: Improved eyewear having a single lens (22) supported by a frame (20) which has temples (26) attached to either side by hinges (24). A wrap-around configuration of the frame and lens essentially hides a single circumferential frame to face water impermeable seal assembly (32) comprising a foam rubber layer (34) overlying a deflatable bladder (36). The inner side of the seal is contoured to fit against the human face and the outer side of the seal is contoured to fit within the frame and lens. Extending from the temples are adjustable retaining means (41) comprising two elongated tubular members (40) with open ends formed of a flexible resilient material, being adjusted by a releasable friction catch (44) to prevent the catch from becoming separated from the tubular members. Tubing (38) connects the bladder (36) and interior portions of the glasses to air removal means which can take the form of a mouthpiece (52) or pump (78) placed at the end of the retaining means or attached to the temple ends ( 30).

Abstract: An eyeglass retainer for holding eyeglasses snugly and comfortably on the head of an active wearer has a coil of attractively colored separable loops that expands and is temporarily universally deformable so it can adjust to fit the wearer's head. Resilient connectors that surround the terminal ends of the coil may removably couple the coil to eyeglass stems. The retainer may also be used as an attractive fashion accessory.

Abstract: An eyeglass retainer comprising a band with tubular members at each end made of an elastic material, the tubular members being lined with a primary surface lining material and friction means being fixed to the tubular members and extending into the interior space of the tubular members.

Abstract: An eyewear retainer of fabric-covered elastic foam material or molded soft elastic and flexible plastic or rubber-like material, for holding eyeglasses and the like securely in place on wearer's head and providing padding for the bow portions of the eyeglasses. A pair of tubular portions fit over downwardly curved rear ends of the bows of a pair of glasses, and downwardly depending hook portions, attached to the tubular portions, fit behind a wearer's ears to retain the eyewear in place. Bending of the tubular portions causes bulging, acting as cushioning for the bows. End pieces of a strap may be attached removably to the tubular portions. The strap may be in two portions interconnected separably by mating pieces of hook-and-loop fastening material or a buckle to provide for adjustability and easy removal of glasses. A rear end portion of each tubular portion may define a number of rearwardly inclined interior circumferential ridges and grooves to provide a secure grip on the bows of a pair of glasses.