Abstract: The invention comprises an eyeglass set comprising framed eyeglasses, framed sunglasses which can be detachably attached to the eyeglass frames, and coverlets which can be detachably attached to the temples of the eyeglass frames. The eyeglass frame has left and right temples pivotally attached to a front portion which holds a pair of eyeglass lenses. The sunglass frame holds a pair of sunglass lenses and contains a resilient bridge clip and a plurality of resilient retainer clips arranged so that the bridge clip and retainer clips cooperate to permit the sunglass frame to be detachably attached to the eyeglass frame. Each of the right and left temple coverlets has a channel for receiving, respectively, the right and left temples of the eyeglass frame and at least one magnet disposed so as to permit the coverlet to be detachably attached to its respective eyeglass temple.

Abstract: A manually-tiltable anti-glare device is provided for attachment to eyeglass frames or sunglasses to save lives by blocking the rays of a rising or setting sun, from eyes of a wearer the anti-glare device, while performing outdoor activities, or driving a vehicle. The manually-tiltable device is easily adjusted by the hand of the wearer, between partially lowered and raised positions, to follow the rising or descending sun, while, at the same time, allowing the wearer to safely walk, bike, hike, or see a roadway while driving. The anti-glare device includes a stop portion which prevents the anti-glare device from being moved downwardly or lowered to a vertical position in front of the wearer's eyes, thereby enhancing a walker's, hiker's, cyclist's or a driver's vision, and avoiding any dangerous accidents or conditions.

Abstract: A customized eyewear system sunglasses clip assembly is provided. The assembly includes a clip element comprising a tension bar having a first end and a second opposite end, as well as a pair of flexible eyewires each having a first end attached to the tension bar and a second end selectively feedable through and lockable by a screw locking unit fixed to the tension bar. Each eyewire is designed for wrapping around a sunglass lens. A pair of hook elements is also provided for use in maintaining the finished sunglass clip unit in an overlying position with respect to the wearer's prescription eyeglasses.

Abstract: An eyeglasses frame having auxiliary eyeglasses includes a main frame, a connecting member and a pair of auxiliary eyeglasses. The connecting member has rear connecting plates connected to the bridge of the main frame. The connecting member has a resilient front connecting part having a holding room; the holding room has a polygon-shaped inner wall. The auxiliary eyeglasses have a connecting rod member connected to the lens thereof The connecting rod member has a polygon-shaped intermediate portion at least slightly bigger than the holding room. The intermediate portion is passed into the holding room for connecting the auxiliary eyeglasses to the main frame. The polygon shapes of both the intermediate portion and the holding room permit the auxiliary eyeglasses to be located in a not-in-use position after same is pivoted upwards to said position.

Abstract: An eye shielding system is provided that permits a disposable, air-permeable shield to be releasably secured to the frame of eyeglasses or goggles. A shield is provided that encloses the area between the face and the frame. The eyeglasses or goggles retain lenses or an eye shield to prevent debris or contaminants from reaching the eyes, and have a frame, and temple connectors. The frame provides support for the shield. The forward part of the shield is fitted to the rear side of the frame, and is reversibly retained thereby. The shield extends rearwardly, and seals with the face of the wearer. The shield allows air to pass through it in order to inhibit fogging up of the eyeglasses, but resists passage of sprayed liquids or solids, to prevent airborne liquid or solid debris or contaminants, including those contacting the face, from coming into contact with the eyes.

Abstract: A mechanism for protecting the eyes from the sun that allows a user's temples and face to be exposed completely to the sun by providing a mechanism that includes a sun-shield, having a sun-protection factor, an arm attached to a stationary object for selectively positioning and maintaining the sun-shield in front of the eyes, and a mechanism for varying the sun-protection factor.

Abstract: A pair of auxiliary glasses with magnets in the present invention are provided with an upper and a lower against flanges which are backwardly protrudent on the bridge. Two magnets are respectively inserted in the upper and the lower against flanges, which are corresponding to each other. A pair of primary eyeglasses are provided with a magnet inserted in a proper position of the bridge. The bridge of the primary eyeglasses is capable of being inserted into the space between the upper and the lower against flanges of the bridge of the auxiliary glasses. Therefore, the auxiliary glasses can firmly attach to the primary eyeglasses not only by the function of the upper and the lower against flanges firmly clipping the bridge of the primary eyeglasses but also by the magnetic forces of the magnets.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A first frame of an eyeglass device includes a bridge with a magnetic member, and two retaining mechanisms for supporting a pair of lenses. The retaining mechanisms defines a frontal plane. The bridge ties the two retaining mechanism together, with the magnetic member magnetically coupling to another magnetic member at the bridge of a second frame. In one embodiment the coupling occurs at a coupling surface on the second frame that is substantially perpendicular to the frontal plane. The magnetic member at the bridge of the first frame can be a permanent magnet or a magnetizable member. The second frame can be a primary frame, and the first frame can be an auxiliary frame.

Abstract: The present hook is a deformable hook for removably securing a monocular screen to an eyeglass. The hook includes a first end portion for fixing to said screen, a second end portion for contacting with a peripheral surface of said eyeglass, and a central portion interconnecting the first and second end portions and for passing over an edge surface of the eyeglass. The first and second end portions include a pin portion extendable through an orifice in a periphery of the screen. The hook is a solid body, and the first end portion is preferably of a rectilinear shape extending along a longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A temporary lens for attachment to prescription eyeglasses is disclosed. The temporary lens is attached to prescription eyeglasses by means of electrostatic force. The temporary lens contains optical components in a unique combination to relieve the vision problems associated with prolonged computer use.

Abstract: An eyeglass device includes a frame supporting first and second lenses therein. The frame includes support hooks and latch assemblies that permit the securing of third and fourth lenses to the frame over a respective first and second lens. Alternatively, an auxiliary frame is fastened to the frame using securing members attached to the auxiliary frame, the frame, or both the auxiliary frame and the frame.

Abstract: A device for connecting monolithic tinted lenses on a bridge of a pair of corrective eyeglasses, consisting of a first body which has first and second elements for temporary engagement at at least one seat formed on the lens and to the bridge. A second body is also provided which allows to temporarily lock the position of the first body on the lens.

Abstract: A detachable auxiliary sunglasses with magnets are provided, including a rim, sunglasses lenses mounted within the rim, and two magnets each pivoted to a respective endpiece of the rim. The auxiliary sunglasses can be secured to a primary eyeglasses, which have two magnets in positions corresponding to the positions of the magnets of auxiliary sunglasses, by means of a bond between the magnets attracting each other. The magnets are pivoted to the endpieces of the auxiliary sunglasses are capable of turning according to the position of the magnets of the primary eyeglasses so as to maintain a close contact with the same when distance between two temples of the primary eyeglasses broadens when wearing the eyeglasses.

Abstract: Spaced prong arms, spring loaded toward an initial position, are moved relative to fixed prong arms, against the spring force, to a position for engagement of opposing sections of the eyeglasses frame. The ends of the prong arms are shaped to receive the frame. The spring force causes the prong arms to securely retain the eyeglasses frame. In one embodiment, the moveable prong arms are associated with a coil spring. Movement of the prong arms compresses the spring, which urges the prong arms toward an expanded position. In a second embodiment, the moveable prong arms are leaf springs. The springs flex to permit the frame to be inserted. The ends of the prong arms may be plastic coated to protect the eyeglasses frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a case (30) for a clip-on spectacle shield comprising a retainer guide (31) and two housings (35) arranged for receiving respective shield lenses of the clip-on shield where the connecting bridge of the clip-on shield extends from one housing to the other, said case being characterised in that the retainer guide is made of a dimensionally stable material, that the retainer guide is made to secure the housings and to support the connecting bridge of the clip-on shield in a well-defined orientation, that the housings are made of a resilient material and are configured to tightly enclose the shield lenses so as to ensure that the case is deformed elastically for an increased curvature when the clip-on shield is contained therein whereby the clip-on shield is secured elastically.

Abstract: A protective shield can be put on eyeglasses comprising a frame and lenses held therein. For this purpose the protective shield is provided with two pins, which are introduced into slot-shaped recesses of the eyeglass frame, whereas in the middle area of the protective shield a central pin is provided which can be inserted into a central slot-shaped recess. Achieved by means of this device is an optimal fit of the protective shield placed on the eyeglasses, optimal protective glasses being created. Advantageous hereby is that both with the protective shield and also without it, one has completely functional glasses, which can be used in various ways.

Abstract: An assembling structure for assembling a fit-on spectacle frame with an original spectacle frame. Rectangular magnets with very small volume are inserted in rectangular sockets of the bridges of the original spectacle frame and fit-on spectacle frame. The magnets are aligned with each other and magnetic attracted by each other. After the fit-on spectacle frame is assembled with the original spectacle frame, the appearance of the spectacles remains unchanged. The bridge of the original spectacle frame is formed with a locating hole, while the bridge of the fit-on spectacle frame is formed with a projecting locating pin, whereby the fit-on spectacle frame can be more accurately located and more firmly assembled with the original spectacle frame without detachment.

Abstract: The clip-on sunglasses assembly includes four clasps for engaging the frame of eyeglasses. Each includes a screw which secures the sunglass lens within a recess in the clasp. The end of the screw is provided with a central recess defining a circular edge. As the screw is tightened, the edge contacts the lens and forms a circular groove in the lens surface by displacing a small amount of lens material. The circular contact area distributes the stress normally concentrated at a point on the lens by a conventional screw, thereby reducing the chances of cracking the lens. Two clasps are welded to the ends of a bridge member and affixed to pre-shaped lenses at marked locations. Each clasp has a bent tail bar enclosed by a heat shrinkable tube.

Abstract: In a mounting structure of detachable lenses to main spectacles according to the present invention, a detachable lens is provided on the surface side of each lens of main spectacles one over the other, a first magnetically-fitting piece is provided on one of the circumference of each lens and that of each detachable lens mounted to the corresponding lens one over the other, a second magnetically-fitting piece magnetically fitted to the corresponding first magnetically-fitting piece is provided on the other, guide projections are provided symmetrically on one of the circumference of each lens and that of each detachable lens mounted to the corresponding lens one over the other, and a guide hole allowing the corresponding guide projection to guide thereinto is provided in the other.

Abstract: An eyeglass device includes a primary frame having two studs formed in the sides. The studs each has an opening. An auxiliary frame for disposing in front of the primary frame includes two hooks formed in the sides for engaging with the opening of the stud. A securing mechanism includes a spring-based latch for engaging with the hook and for securing the hook to the stud. A pair of legs are pivotally coupled to the studs. A pair of spring-biased balls may engage with the legs for securing the legs to the studs.

Abstract: A corrective lens system and apparatus for use in protective eyewear devices such as ski goggles and sports shields is provided. In a preferred embodiment, a corrective lens assembly releasably snaps into place in multiple protective eyewear devices, allowing a user to own a single pair of corrective lenses for use with multiple devices. In preferred embodiments, the protective eyewear devices include a bridge support positioned behind the device lens for receiving and holding the corrective lens assembly. A nose clip embodiment is provided for use with ski goggles.

Abstract: A clip-on shield (6) for spectacles (1) adapted for securing shield lenses (7) in front of the lenses (4) of the spectacles is provided with a connecting bridge (8) between the lenses provided with an engagement tongue (12) that engages behind the connecting bridge (3) of the spectacles, and is designed to transmit force from the shield which is oriented centrally relative to the symmetrical plane of the spectacles. The shield is guided by the abutment of a friction surface at each shield lens on the front of the spectacles and optionally by a guide pin (9) at each shield lens, said guide pin engaging with the spectacles. A spring means is arranged to bias the engagement tongue against the back of the spectacle's connecting bridge and the shield lenses towards the front of the frame of the spectacles.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A filter accessory is disclosed for use with a pair of eyeglasses. The accessory includes a filter lens of the type that substantially prevents the passage of light of a predetermined wavelength and means for mounting the filter lens inside the eyeglass lenses, wherein, in the preferred embodiment, engagement is made with nose pieces provided on the eyeglass frames.

Abstract: Facial protective wear including a facial shield member having a substantially transparent portion for allowing visible light to pass to the wearer's eyes and a support coupled to the facial shield for supporting the facial shield on the wearer's head. The facial shield member further has a nose protective portion extending over and protecting substantially the wearer's entire nose from in front of and from above and preferably has side portions protecting the wearer's eyes in a direction from the sides of the wearer's head. The facial shield member transparent portion preferably substantially prevents ultraviolet solar radiation from reaching the wearer's eyes and facial features, such as the nose and cheeks, and also from reaching the eyes in a direction from the sides of the head. The facial protective wear also can be used to protect the wearer from the wind and from injury due to flying objects. Various embodiments are described, including embodiments that clip onto existing eyewear or headware.

Abstract: Secondary eyeglasses which are intended for attachment to a pair of primary eyeglasses. The secondary eyeglasses include a campanulate lens mounting strip having an arch-like upper portion, two outwardly extending lower leg portions, an upper surface and a lower surface. Hooks are provided on the upper portion for detachably securing the lens mounting strip to a nose bridge of a pair of primary eyeglasses. Hooks are provided on each of the lower leg portions for detachably securing the lens mounting strip to a frame front of a pair of primary eyeglasses. Secondary lenses are positioned on the upper surface of each of the lower leg portions of the lens mounting strip.

Abstract: An eyeglass assembly has a pair of temples, each of which passes through an aperture in a lens. The temples are bent, and the holes oriented, such that the temples can pivot about the portion passing through the hole, allowing the temple to rotate between a wearing position and a storage position.

Abstract: Removable sun protective lenses for eyeglasses. The glasses have a pair of prescription lenses coupled at the inboard ends thereof and also have outboard ends, each with a linear ear piece coupled thereto. A pair of sun protective lenses are coupled at inboard ends and have a pair of linear arms coupled to outboard ends of the sun protective lenses. The sun protective lenses are mounted to the glasses with a bottom surface of the linear arms resting on a top surface of the ear pieces of the glasses. Coupling components are provided for removably coupling the linear arms of the sun protective lenses and the ear pieces of the glasses.

Abstract: A clip-on spectacle accessory for rimless, clip-on lenses has clasps that are directly secured to the top edge of each lens. Each clasp forms part of a holder structure for an elastic bridge that connects the clip-on lenses and provides elastic gripping action to hold the accessory to a pair of spectacles. A lower clasp is provided on each clip-on lens so that they are prevented from spreading away from the spectacles.

Abstract: An eyeglass apparatus includes a primary frame having two side studs for pivotally coupling two legs. An auxiliary frame for disposing in front of the primary frame includes two sides each having an extension for engaging with the outer portion of the leg. The extensions each includes a magnet for engaging with another magnet engaged in the leg or with the magnetic leg and for securing the auxiliary frame to the primary frame. The extensions each includes a clamping member for securing to the legs without the magnets.

Abstract: An eyeglass device includes a primary frame having two side studs. The studs each has a recess. An auxiliary frame for disposing in front of the primary frame includes two sides each having a clamping member for engaging with the stud and for securing the auxiliary frame to the primary frame. The clamping members each includes a channel for engaging with the stud and each includes a spring member having one or more bulges for engaging with the stud and for securing the auxiliary frame to the primary frame. The bulges may engage with the recesses of the studs.

Abstract: An eyeglass mechanism includes a primary frame having two side studs for pivotally coupling two legs. An auxiliary frame for disposing in front of the primary frame includes two sides each having an extension for engaging over the stud. The extensions each may include a magnet for engaging with another magnet engaged in the leg or with the magnetic leg and for securing the auxiliary frame to the primary frame. The extensions each includes a hook for securing to the legs without the magnets.

Abstract: The invention relates to a click-up clip-on spectacles comprising a means for clipping the clip-on spectacles to a spectacle frame and bifocal lenses mounted in the clip-on spectacles. The bifocal lenses consist of two parts mounted one above the other and over the entire width of the spectacle glass, the upper part has a dioptre value of 0 and the lower part has a dioptre value of 1 or more. The upper part of each bifocal spectacle lens has a height of about two thirds of the overall height of the lens and the lower part of each bifocal spectacle lens has a height of roughly one third of the overall height of the spectacle lens. The bifocal lenses may be white or coloured.

Abstract: An opthalmic shading device depends from a structure worn on the head and provides a shading structure which may be mounted between a source of light to be attenuated and the human eye. A shading structure is attached to a flexible rod which depends from a mounting bracket which is attached to another structure supported by the head, preferably to head wear or to an eye wear frame's temple member. The flexible rod enables the user to adjust the position and angle of the shading structure to interpose it between the user's eye and the light source to be blocked or attenuated. One of the shading structures may be larger than the other, especially where one light source to be blocked presents a larger area of projection than the other. In one embodiment, the shading assemblies depend from a top frame including a brow span and hinged temple arms with lower structures being excised, the top frame fittable on top of conventional eye wear with the shading structure movable to its operable position.

Abstract: An eyeglass appliance includes a primary frame having two side studs for pivotally coupling two legs. An auxiliary frame for disposing in front of the primary frame includes two sides each having an extension for engaging over the stud and the leg. The extensions each includes a magnet for engaging with another magnet engaged in the leg or with the magnetic leg and for securing the auxiliary frame to the primary frame. The extensions each includes a clamping member for securing to the legs without the magnets.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for installing auxiliary clip-on eyewear on conventional glasses. Auxiliary clip-on eyewear is comprised of three very simple clips that engage the frame on conventional eyewear to hold the auxiliary eyewear on the conventional frames without the need for any type of tensioning devices or using multiple clips. Outboard clips fit around the conventional frame circumjacent the temple blocks. A third tensioning clip, mounted on the auxiliary eyewear, fits beneath and engages the bridge on the conventional glasses. A downward force applied by the center bridge mounted clip maintains the outboard clips on the conventional frame. With the arrangement on the preset invention, an auxiliary lens frame having a design conforming to the conventional lens is nearly undetectable when mounted.

Abstract: An apparatus for analyzing a subject's cornea includes a frame having first and second ends, a single curvature (i.e. non-planar and non-axisymmetrical) screen associated with the first end of the frame, the non-planar and non-axisymmetrical screen having an opaque covering which is interrupted along its surface to form a pattern. A light source is disposed to cast the pattern placed on the screen onto the subject's cornea, thus causing a pattern to reflect therefrom. A light detector (e.g. a camera, CCD, or human eye) is disposed to sense the pattern reflected from the subject's cornea. The improved Placido plate is easier to manufacture. The design allows for incorporation of extremely complex pattern shapes, while its shape helps to maintain focus of the image.

Abstract: A lens assembly is disclosed comprising at least first and second removably superimposed eyewear elements each comprising a frame member including framing means for at least one lens. Each frame member has a first longitudinal curvature in an unassembled condition of the lens assembly, and at least the at least second eyewear element further has a flexible intermediate portion providing for longitudinal flexibility of the at least second eyewear element along a transverse medial axis thereof such that the at least second eyewear element is deformable to define a second longitudinal curvature complimentary with the first longitudinal curvature of the at least first eyewear element when the at least first and second eyewear elements are removably axially superimposed in longitudinal alignment.

Abstract: An eyeglass structure includes an eyeglass frame defining two rims each receiving and holding therein a lens. Each of the rims has a recessed notch defined by two opposite side walls spaced from each other with a pivot pin extending from one of the side walls to substantially midway of the spacing between the side walls. A sunshade has two projections, each having a through hole through which each of the pivot pins extends so as to allow the sunshade to be movable between an active position where the sunshade is substantially normal to the lenses to block sun light coming from above the eyeglass structure and a stowed position wherein the sunshade is adjacent to and substantially cover the lenses to protect and block light coming from the front side from incidence onto the lenses.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A universal sideshield attachment for eyeglasses which comprises a central supporting member attachable to the eyeglasses by clips which fit over the bridge of the eyeglasses and engage the lenses thereof. First and second telescoping members are slidably received in first and second passage ways located within the central supporting member. First and second sideshields are respectively connected to the first and second telescoping members. The first and second telescoping members are movable within the respective passageways so that the distance between the eye shields can be adjusted to the width between the temples of the eyeglasses. Each sideshield is pivotably attached to its respective telescoping member to enable a more optimum fit between the sideshields and the temples to be achieved.

Abstract: A variable density light-polarizing spectacles apparatus comprising a frame having right and left lens carrier portions, a bridge portion, and rearwardly directed temples for supporting the spectacles apparatus before the eyes of the wearer. Inner right and left lenses are rotatably mounted within the right and left lens carrier portions, respectively. Each inner lens has a notched portion at its periphery. A gear assembly is positioned substantially between the right and left lens carrier portions of the frame. The gear assembly meshes with the notched portion of the inner lenses to allow for the simultaneous rotation of the inner right and left lenses. The frame has an upwardly-facing opening substantially above the bridge portion. A portion of the gear assembly extends slightly beyond the upwardly facing opening of the frame to permit manual adjustment of the orientation of the inner lenses. A removable, outer lens assembly slidably engages the frame.

Abstract: A combined prescription lens and nose assembly is designed for securing to sport or safety glasses having an integral downwardly facing flange of inverted v-shape, or a separate flange secured to the glasses frame, for extending over a wearer's nose. The assembly includes a flexible nose bridge releasably secured to the flange to engage over a wearer's nose. Separate left and right prescription lenses are separately secured directly to left and right legs of the nose bridge so as to extend closely behind the left and right lens portions of the sunglasses. The lenses are each one piece, frameless members of transparent lens material and the lens material is secured directly to the nose bridge.

Abstract: A method may form a spectacle frame having one or more magnets engaged in the spectacle frame without spoiling the outer appearance of the spectacle frame. One or more magnetizable members are engaged in the spectacle frame before the magnetizable members are magnetized. The magnetizable members are then magnetized for allowing the magnetizable members to be magnetized without damaging the outer appearance of the spectacle frame.

Abstract: An eyewear front frame construction having first and second frame components in the form of a unitary, plastic brow bar having a pair of integral nose pads extending downwardly therefrom, and a pair of eyewires having a central bridge, respectively. The first and second frame components are attached together at primary attachment points by a pair of nose pad overlays which are affixed to the eyewires, respectively, and which align with and are secured over the nose pads which are attached to the brow bar. A pair of screws are passed through the nose pad overlays from the front and extend into the nose pads. Secondary attachment points are established by first and second tabs affixed to a respective eyewire which are inserted into a pair of recesses formed in the brow bar, and a pair screws extending therethrough which are inserted through the back surface of the brow bar.

Abstract: Clip-on auxiliary glasses are custom fit to a user's regular eyeglasses by selecting heat-softenable rim blanks having circumferences corresponding to the circumferences of auxiliary lenses, softening them and securing the auxiliary lenses in them. A pair of spaced clips is secured in the periphery of each rim, and a spring bridge strap is cut to length and secured to each rim to produce a unit which matches the configuration of the eyeglasses with which the auxiliary glasses are to be used.

Abstract: Dual purpose eyewear for camouflaging a wearer's eyes. The eyewear comprises a pair of lens supported on a frame which positions the lens in front of the wearer's eyes. Shielding sidepieces are also supported by the frame and cooperate with the lens to camouflage and protect the eyes. The lens and sidepieces include a smooth surface for surface tension adhesion of a film material. The film material is cut into irregular shapes and sizes and is removably adhered to the lens and sidepieces in a random and arbitrary pattern. The pattern, while not substantially obstructing the wearer's vision, combines with the irregular shapes and sizes of the film material to create a camouflage effect of the eyeglasses and to conceal the whites of the wearer's eyes. The camouflage eyewear is readily converted to safety or tinted eyeglasses for unobstructed vision by removing the film material from the lens and sidepieces.

Abstract: An anti-reflection coating for optical elements and a method for forming an anti-reflection coating on an optical element includes one or more layers of a woven plastic mesh material that may be layered on the surface of an optical element such as the lens and secured thereto with a suitable adhesiveor pressed on to the surface by either a peripheral retaining ring or bodily pressed in place by a low loss, low dielectric medium. The number and thickness of the layers of the woven plastic mesh material are selected to provide optimal reduction of reflection losses.

Abstract: A clip comprising a flexible plastic channel member with attachment device, such as a double sided adhesive pad on one wall of the channel, fits over the top frame of eyeglasses. Used singly, or in pairs, the clips serve to hold various objects in proximity to the face, such as a mask, a visor, a light filter or a display card with a greeting. When used in pairs the adhesive or the clips allow accurate placement and holding of a mask so that the eye openings are aligned with the eyes of the wearer.