Abstract: A pair of glasses for resisting electromagnetic wave includes a plurality of nests at two nosepieces and two bent end pieces of the glasses respectively and a plurality of high magnetic chips embedded into and sealed in the nests respectively for resisting electromagnetic wave. Each of the chips at the surface thereof is provided with a coil or a circuit for data storage. Alternatively, the chips can be micro processed reaction type chips.

Abstract: Describes an optical article, e.g., an ophthalmic photochromic article, such as a lens, in which the article includes: (1) a transparent substrate, such as a thermoset or thermoplastic plastic substrate, (2) a multiply laminate adjacent to at least one surface of the substrate, the laminate comprising (i) a transparent, thermoplastic polyurethane film, the thermoplastic, polyurethane film providing a desirable light filtering property, e.g., photochromism, and being juxtaposed to the surface of the substrate, the polyurethane being formed from a material comprising polyether-based polyurethane or polycarbonate-based polyurethane, and (ii) a transparent protective film of polymeric material, e.g., polycarbonate film, adjacent to the thermoplastic polyurethane film. Describes also the aforedescribed optical article having an abrasion-resistant coating affixed to the protective film, e.g.

Abstract: Procedure to form a permanent tip in polymer, formed directly in correspondence with the end portion of a support arm in metallic wire for spectacles, in which a work cycle foresees at least the following phases: (a) preparation of a bath with a liquid solution which includes a polymer; (b) immersion in the bath of at least the end portion and, in the first case, of a support arm in metallic wire for spectacles without a coating; (c) removal of the support arm in metallic wire from the bath, according to a pre-determined speed; (d) movement of the support arm towards a solidification station for the solidification of the portion immersed in the bath; (e) if required, repetition of at least phases (b), (c) and (d). The support with the end coated by the polymer tip form a single piece with, at one end, a progressive reduction for the thickness of the tip which has been formed before the end of the support arm, and if required, with an enlargement of the end of the tip in the form of a droplet.

Abstract: Eyeglasses comprise a primary frame and an auxiliary frame detachably secured to the primary frame by interaction of magnetic members on the frames. The frames and magnetic members are configured to maintain the frames in a first orientation in which the auxiliary frame overlies the primary frame and a second orientation in which the auxiliary frame is disposed above and away from the optical axis of lenses carried in the primary frame.

Abstract: A scratch preventive eyeglasses for preventing accidental scratching of the lens members. The scratch preventive eyeglasses includes a frame including lens support members, and also including a bridge interconnecting the lens support member, and further including elongate temple members being attached to the lens support members and extending rearwardly thereof; and also includes lens members being securely disposed within the lens support members.

Abstract: The present invention provides eyewear for individuals with lazy eyes or dyslexia.

Abstract: There is provided a spectacle lens, which includes a central portion that is located at a middle section of the spectacle lens, average transmission power within the central portion being substantially constant, an upper portion that is located on upper side of the central portion, average transmission power within the upper portion changing continuously from a lower end of the upper portion to a top end of the spectacle lens, and a lower portion that is located on lower side of the central portion, average transmission power within the lower portion changing continuously from a top end of the lower portion to a lower end of the spectacle lens.

Abstract: The self-cleaning eyeglasses are an invention that provides an efficient and convenient means for cleaning the surface of lenses without removing the eyeglasses from the face of the wearer. In order to accomplish this the present invention includes a novel design for a housing shaped to seat a watch battery and formed within the frame of the eyeglasses. Also introduced by the present invention is a dual motor design wherein each motor is housed in the frames of the eyeglasses above the lenses of the eyeglasses. The motors rotate a shaft over a fixed acute angle. Attached to the shafts of the motors are wiper arms held flush to the surface of the lenses. Also housed within the frames is an On\Off switch. When the switch is activated the watch battery will supply current to the motors which will drive the shaft to sweep the wiper arms over the lenses.

Abstract: A pair of windshield eyeglasses (101) comprises: lenses (106) and a frame (102) for holding the lenses. Each of the lenses or the frame includes an edge formed with a windshield (107) for sealing a gap between the edge and a face of a user. The windshield extends from the edge and ranges from laterally inward side of the face to an upper intermediate portion and to a lower intermediate portion of the frame.

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

Abstract: The invention provides spectacles of the type without a surround, comprising a bridge interconnecting two lenses, and two hinged side arms, each side arm being mounted to pivot about a horizontal axis that is oblique, between a deployed position for use and a folded position against the inside surfaces of the lenses. In accordance with the invention, each side arm is connected to the corresponding lens via a hinge link of one-piece structure, said link having an inner portion fixed against the inside surface of the lens and prevented from turning relative thereto, and an outer portion offset laterally from said lens, with said side arm being hinged to the back of said outer portion via a terminal eyelet of the side arm.

Abstract: In a sight piece, in particular for skiing goggles or the like, comprising a distal and a proximal sheet united by a flexible seal and spacer element that encircles along the edge, it is provided that the sheets are glued together by means of the seal and spacer element without the use of additional adhesive.

Abstract: An optical device in the form of reading glasses is made to be discreet and easily transported. The device comprises a lens; a nosepiece; a weighted counterbalance; and a supporting bar interconnecting said nosepiece between said lens and said counter balance. At least one of the lens, the nosepiece, and the counterbalance is adjustably displaceable about and along said supporting bar for maintaining balance.

Abstract: The spectacle frames comprise a plurality of frame elements, such as earpieces, rims, bridges and other parts, which form the structure. These elements of the structure are made of metal and their surfaces are protected by a stratiform electrochemical coating. Advantageously, the coating comprises a layer of copper, on top of which a layer of silver is preferably applied.

Abstract: The tanning glasses comprising this invention include a transparent glasses frame, including a nosepiece, collapsible earpieces and lenses, but combines a hook and loop fastening material crossing the lenses in front of the eyes to which two molded and opaque eye cups, adapted to cover the eyes and fitted to the eye sockets of the wearer, having attached corresponding hook and loop fastening material, attach to the hook and loop fastening material on the lenses, adjustable to fit the distinctly different location of the eye sockets on a variety of wearers faces. When worn by a user, the eyepieces over the eyes preventing damage to the eyes from exposure to light, either artificial or natural.

Abstract: An optical lens element of wrap-around or shield type wherein the aperture of the lens outline or edge of at least one surface of the optical lens element is of generally ovaline shape and located on the surface of a sphere whose radius of curvature corresponds to 11 D or above, a toroid where the horizontal radius or curvature corresponds to 11 D or above, or a surface where the radius of curvature changes across at least one section of the lens aperture.

Abstract: A spectacles set includes a primary spectacle frame and a detachable shelter frame adapted for mounting in front of the primary spectacle frame. The detachable shelter frame includes a shelter frame for supporting two auxiliary lenses and a pair of magnetic attaching arrangements connected to the shelter frame. Each of the magnetic attaching arrangements includes a supporting arm extending rearwardly from an inner side of the auxiliary lens of the shelter frame and a magnetic seat which is extended from the supporting arm to magnetically attach the magnetic holder provided on a nose support of the primary spectacle frame so as to hold the shelter frame in front of the primary spectacle frame in position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a listening assistance device (1) comprising hearing modules (3) mounted on the ends of the arms of an eyeglass frame (2), said modules being designed to support the eyeglass frame on the ear of the user. The hearing modules also have a formed part (5) which extends into the auditive canal without closing the latter and which includes the sound outlet hole (6) of the module. The modules comprise a speech spectrum frequency response and linear dynamics in order to improve speech intelligibility. This makes it possible to provide a listening assistance device compensating for mild hearing loss that can be produced easily and economically, is more comfortable to use and is not regarded at first sight as a hearing aid by an observer.

Abstract: An eyewear case has a case-body with an opening at one end. The case has a spring strip which slides along an inside surface of the case-body and operates as a closure to the case as well as an actuator to move a tray within the case-body. The tray supports or holds eyewear, and when the tray is moved upwardly in the case-body, the eyewear becomes accessible through the opening in the case-body. The spring strip has a push-knob fixed to the spring strip and extends through an opening in the case-body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process or method for transferring a coating onto at least one surface of a lens blank which can be implemented in a short period of time without any risk of deformation of the lens blank.

Abstract: The invention relates to the inspection of ophthalmic lenses, using at least two different machine vision inspection techniques in the manufacturing process for said ophthalmic lenses.

Abstract: An assembled or user assembleable and configurable eyewear kit to assemble protective eyewear adapted to the facial structure of the user and the environment in which the device will be used. The device features a frame member and two temple members for support over the ears of the user. The lenses chosen by the user are cooperatively engaged with the frame member and slideable thereon to the correct position in front of the eyes. An attachable nose bridge provides nose support for the frame member and attaches to the sides of the lenses. Optional side shields and seals between the users face and the assembled eyewear device may also be attached.

Abstract: A lens connecting device and a method of connecting lenses for rimless glasses. Connecting means comprises a base plate to which a cylindrical element is provided to project, and a detent opening provided in the base plate. By pressingly inserting a shaft element into an insertion opening of the cylindrical element in a state that the cylindrical element is inserted into a circular-shaped connecting opening, the end part and the base plate can be integrated therewith. The shaft element is provided at the end part of the bracket to project, and the connecting opening is provided in the edge part of the lens. An opening is bored in the lens using the detent opening as a guide means by rotating the end part around the axis of the connecting opening.

Abstract: A lens-holding shaft 41 displaces a lens 1 towards a main rotating tool 50 for processing the peripheral portion of the lens 1. A long hole 115 penetrating a waterproof case 101 is formed in the waterproof case 101 along the locus of displacement of the lens-holding shaft 41 and the lens-holding shaft is inserted through the long hole 115. At the outside of the waterproof case 101 along the long hole 115, a flexible water-resistant sliding shutter 130 is disposed in a manner such that the sliding shutter 130 can be freely displaced. The sliding shutter 130 is connected with the lens-holding shaft 41. A guide member 150 containing the sliding shutter 130 is bent at a position before the main shaft 51.

Abstract: Protective eyewear of the invention includes at least one lens and a frame securing the lens. Temples or a retention strap are provided for attaching the protective eyewear to the head of a user. The frame includes a seal member around the lens with ventilation channels formed in the seal member on its surface for contacting the face of the user. Thus, the seal member forms a substantial enclosure between the lens and the face of the user when the eyewear is worn. The ventilation channels extend into the seal member towards the lens to a depth not reaching the lens and ensure free passage of air from the enclosure to the atmosphere so that moisture condensation on the lens is reduced or eliminated.

Abstract: Eyeglasses are provided that have an inflatable bladder in the temple piece. The temple pieces of the frame do not extend to the ears of the wearer.

Abstract: An eyeglass assembly which comprises a lens and a frame member, in which the lens has a lug at one edge. The assembly includes a connector by which the frame member is fastened to the lug. The connector comprises a hoop formed from a shape memory alloy which has (a) been treated so that the hoop shrinks inwardly when it is heated to a temperature at which the alloy transforms from martensite phase to austenite phase, and (b) been exposed to an increase in temperature so that the phase of the alloy changes from the martensite phase to the austenite phase and so that the connector hoop shrinks inwardly to grip the lens lug.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A polyvinyl display device for bifocal computer/reading spectacles. The display device enables a person to identify a pair of spectacles having the correct optical center to match the wearer's pupillary separation. The present invention includes, in combination, a pair of spectacles having two near focal powers and a new type of display mechanism that allows the purchaser to choose not only the correct power needed, but also the correct pair of glasses to match the user's pupillary distance (PD). Optical centers of finished reading glasses are marked, then a display device including an opaque polyvinyl static cling film having two, preferably round, holes therein is placed onto the glasses such that the holes in the film overlie the optical centers. When the user dons the glasses, if a solid round area is viewed, the spectacles have the correct size for the user's PD. If a figure eight or two holes is viewed, the PD is too wide. If the user views the outside edges, the PD is too narrow.

Abstract: Hinge for spectacles (11), able to connect a frame (14) for lenses (17) to a relative arm or temple (12), comprising pivoting means consisting of bushing means (15a, 15b) solid with a lateral part (13) of said frame (14) and of a mating pin (16), solid with said arm (12). The pin (16) is inserted with interference inside the bushing means (15a, 15b) and is able to rotate with respect thereto. The bushing means comprises a first lower bushing (15a) and a second upper bushing (15b) facing each other, the gap (“d”) between the bushing (15a, 15b) defining a slot where the terminal part of the arm (12) connected to the relative pin (16) can rotate.

Abstract: Optical elements such as a vari-focal lens element, a vari-focal diffractive optical element and a variable declination prism usable as spectacle lens elements and so on.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a pair of glasses that may be adjusted automatically, including a main frame having two side leg seats each respectively formed with a slide slot into which a slide may extend. The slide is connected with a lens frame, and may displace in the slide slot of the main frame so as to drive the lens frame to move relative the main frame, thereby compensating the deflection of the center of the lens when a user bows his head for reading or writing such that the center of the lens after calibration is still located on a viewing line, and so that the user may have a clear near view.

Abstract: Noncorrective protective eyewear with lateral wrap and pantoscopic tilt introduce prismatic distortion and astigmatism into lenses that interfere with good optical performance. The lenses of this invention have an optical axis that is deviated away from the line of sight, in a direction generally opposite the inward tilt of the lateral wrap and/or the incline of pantoscopic tilt, to offset the tilt induced prism. Low power may be introduced into the lenses to decrease their taper, further offset the tilt induced prism and astigmatism (particularly in peripheral fields of view), lessen weight, provide better physical stability, and allow more uniform light transmission than plano lenses. The lenses may be cut from lens blanks in which the A line of the lens is at a non-zero angle to an equator of the lens, and the optical center of the lens may be horizontally and vertically displaced from the geometric center of the lens, and even off the lens altogether.

Abstract: Spectacles, frames and methods for providing the same are disclosed. The frames have a shape adapted for engagement of wrap-around lenses having significant changes in base curvature in the field of vision of the wearer.

Abstract: A dive mask having a configuration of reverse Galilean telescopes. The reverse Galilean telescopes are tilted relative to each other. This configuration achieves panoramic true-sized vision underwater, instead of vision that exhibits the magnification effects experienced with flat dive masks.

Abstract: A lens for reducing glare and improving color discrimination includes a lens wafer containing a rare earth oxide such as neodymium that provides progressively higher transmittance at 540 nm than at 500 nm and at 450 nm, and average transmittance at 540 and 610 nm that is greater than the transmittance at 580 nm. A ultra-violet absorber, a polarized filter and anti-reflective layer may be included to reduce UV light, glare and improve contrast and vision.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an eyeglass frame with lenses that are interchangeable independently of each other, of the type comprising apertures for said lenses connected to each other by a bridge, as well as temples, with each of said apertures being provided at least partially on its circumferences with a groove, characterized in that said apertures are curved and in that each groove presents at least on its circumference a deepest part and a shallowest part.

Abstract: A shelter frame kit is adapted for detachably mounting in front of a primary spectacle frame wherein the shelter frame kit for supporting two auxiliary lenses includes a bridge extended between the two auxiliary lenses, two shelter arms having two pivot hinges affixed on upper sides of the two auxiliary lenses respectively, and two interlocking means provided at two ends of the two shelter arms respectively for interlocking with two rim lockers of the primary spectacle frame such that the auxiliary lenses are adapted for pivotally folding from a closed position to an open position, wherein in the closed position of the shelter frame kit, the two auxiliary lenses are respectively positioned in front of two lenses of the primary spectacle frame, and in the opened position of the shelter frame kit, the two auxiliary lenses are 180-degree flipped over the two lenses of the primary spectacle frame respectively.

Abstract: An opaque frame that can be placed in front of a user's eyes like a pair of glasses for 3-D viewing. The frame has two rectangular apertures. These apertures are spaced to be in directly in front of the user's eyes. One aperture is empty; the other opening has plural vertical strips, preferably two, made of polyester film. Between the outer edge of the aperture and the outermost vertical strip is diffractive optical material. The surface of the strips facing away from the person's face might be painted black. Images from a television set or a movie screen appear three dimensional when viewed through the frame with both eyes open.

Abstract: A specially designed eyewear frame is provided. The frame utilizes multi-filament cable in order to define the lens openings of the frame. Such cable is both flexible and strong so that it can easily wrap around the lens elements when assembling the glasses.

Abstract: A clamping tool includes a clamping member with a tubular body and resilient clamping jaws extending integrally from the tubular body and cooperatively defining a clamping hole. The clamping jaws have inclined outer surfaces which incline radially and outwardly in a direction away from the tubular body. An adjustment sleeve is sleeved on the tubular body, and has a depressing section disposed proximate to the clamping jaws, and a threaded section that is formed with an internal screw thread which engages an external screw thread on an outer surface of the tubular body. Due to the engagement between the internal screw thread and the external screw thread, the depressing section is moved along the inclined outer surfaces of the clamping jaws, and depresses the clamping jaws to permit adjustment of size of the clamping hole when the adjustment sleeve is rotated about the clamping member.

Abstract: Eyewear comprising a lens for transmitting light to a wearer's eye, a frame for the lens, the frame including temples for supporting the frame on the wearer's ears, the temples comprising a plurality of substantially equally spaced biomagnets or a single strip biomagnet attached to the temples for providing a magnetic field to the wearer's head. Temple tips for attachment to temples of eyewear comprising a longitudinally extending member having a channel therein for receiving the eyewear temple, the temple tips including at least one biomagnet for providing a magnetic field to the wearer's head.

Abstract: Eyeglasses having a lens frame removably attached to an eyewear platform using different attachment devices such as magnets, clips, or other attachment devices that provide effective resistance from said lens frame from becoming involuntarily detached from said eyewear platform. This eyewear allows the user to quickly and easily change lenses or sunglasses.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and method for accurately displaying superimposed images on a display screen of a computer. The method includes storing a base image having a first feature and a second feature in a storage device of a computer. Data is received which is indicative of a full-scale dimension between the first feature and the second feature. The base image is scaled to have a predefined dimension between the first feature and the second feature when displayed. An accessory image is scaled based upon at least a ratio between the predefined dimension and the full-scale dimension. The scaled accessory image is superimposed onto the scaled base image and displayed to a system user.

Abstract: Spectacle frames having one or more components such as a bridge, nose rests and ear pieces of martensitic NiTi, NiTi nobium, NiTi iron alloy made by means of plastic deformation starting from a 20% work hardening raised by hammering up to 50% so that the final section of the material so treated maintains, within a range of temperatures from −50° C. to +70° C., sufficient elasticity and flexibility for adaptating the frames to the different facial forms of users.

Abstract: A frameless glassware assembly attaching to body piercing studs. Design consisting of an elastomeric C-clip fixedly attached to one distal end of a metal arm, which is attached to a frameless glass lens assembly. Design allows for frameless eyeglass attachment to the eyebrow studs or to the nose studs of a user via the elastomeric C-clip. One embodiment allows the frameless glassware to attach to eyebrow studs and the second allows the frameless glassware to attach to a nose stud. Both designs are frameless and avoid side wire earpieces common to hold glassware to the face of a user.

Abstract: Spectacle frames having one or more components such as a bridge, nose rests and ear pieces of martensitic NiTi, NiTi nobium, NiTi iron alloy made by means of plastic deformation starting from a 20% work hardening raised by hammering up to 50% so that the final section of the material so treated maintains, within a range of temperatures from −50° C. to +70° C., sufficient elasticity and flexibility for adapting the frames to the different facial forms of users.

Abstract: A nonconnecting lens blank and method provide an integrated optical function insert and allow for ease in trimming by the ability to visually orient the geometric alignment of the optical function insert. The nonconnecting lens blank has an inner concave face (2c) and an outer convex face (2b) delimited by a peripheral border (2a). A matrix (4) of transparent material transmits light from the outer face towards the inner face. An insert (6) integrating the optical function is placed in one of the faces of the matrix. The matrix may include a housing (5) in which the insert (6) is fitted. The insert (6) preferably has two truncated concentric circular edges (5a1, 5a2) separated by two straight parallel edges (5a3, 5a4). The optical function may be polarization with the plane of polarization aligned relative to the straight edges.

Abstract: Apparatus and method of using same for facilitating and improving vision, specifically reading or near vision. The apparatus is configured for facilitating vision from one eye of a user. The apparatus includes a lens having two side surfaces for enhancing vision when positioned close to an eye of a user, and a holding mechanism including a first portion at least partially framing the lens and a second portion extending from the first portion in the plane of the two side surfaces. The apparatus further includes a container, connected to the second portion via a connector, for containing the holding mechanism and lens.

Abstract: This lens is mounted in a frame having two earpieces and composed of two spherical surfaces (6, 8) and an optical center. In the standard wearing position in which a horizontal line connects the center of the pupil of the eye to an area of the ear on which an earpiece of the frame rests, the optical axis defined by the line passing through the two centers of the spherical surfaces makes an angle of at least 10° with a horizontal axis.