Detachably Secured Patents (Class 351/52)
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Patent number: 11892643Abstract: Provided are augmented reality glasses, including: a lens unit; two temple brackets connected to a first side and a second side of the lens unit, respectively, the first side and the second side being two opposite sides of the lens unit; at least one optical module configured to form a screen, each of which is connected to at least one optical module holder that each is in rotatable connection with one of the temple brackets, an axis of rotation of the rotatable connection is set along a direction from the first side toward the second side so that the optical module is movable between a first position in front of the lens unit and a second position deviating from the front of the lens unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2019Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignees: K-Tronics (Suzhou) Technology Co., Ltd., BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.Inventor: Baohua Tang
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Patent number: 11644691Abstract: A device for attaching a jewel or ornament to a hinge of a pair of eyeglasses having a threaded shank portion compatible with an eyeglass hinge threaded hole, a crown disposed at a top end of the threaded shank portion, and a drive tool receiver, such as a slot or crosspoint, disposed at the bottom end of the threaded shank portion. The device is installed into a threaded hole in a hinge by turning it with a tool which is inserted into the bottom of the hinge and rotating in an opposite direction of normal screw installation, thereby leaving the crown portion at the top of the screw available to hold a jewel or ornament while avoiding placing possible damaging torque and force on the jewel or ornament.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Inventor: Moira K Gallagher
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Patent number: 11513369Abstract: The present invention provides magnetic eyeglasses attachments comprising decorative elements and/or functional elements including lenses. Also provided are methods of producing the magnetic eyeglasses attachments.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2018Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Inventors: Jing Jin, Hui Jin, Renxin Peng
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Patent number: 11226500Abstract: An eyewear location apparatus. The eyewear location apparatus includes a first strip and a second strip. The first strip and the second strip are designed to be attached to temples of eyewear, such as eyeglasses. The first strip includes a light emitting diode that is actuatable via an actuator. The second strip includes a speaker and a GPS transponder that are each actuatable via a pair of actuators. Actuation of the light emitting diode, the speaker and the GPS transponder is designed to as a user in locating an eyewear device.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2019Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Inventor: Catherine Lamprakes
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Patent number: 11204161Abstract: An apparatus includes a container, a plurality of lights and a circuit. The container may comprise an outer shell comprising a material configured to protect contents of the apparatus and an inner surface. The outer shell may be configured to open to enable the contents to be placed on the inner surface. A cavity may be formed within the container when the outer shell is closed. The plurality of lights implemented on the inner surface may each be configured to adjust a characteristic of light output in response to a signal. The circuit may be configured to generate the signal in response to an input. The circuit may be implemented between the outer shell and the inner surface. A reactive material of the contents of the container may be configured to change appearance in response to the characteristic of light.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2020Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: HUT ENTERPRISES LLCInventor: John Paul Gleason
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Patent number: 9645415Abstract: The present apparatus includes an optical device with an interlocking mechanism that provides the capability of the user to alternate the arms of the device. This ability allows the user to modify the color or design pattern in order to vary the look based on the environment or the liking of the user. In addition, the device may include a means to alternate colors or designs in conjunction with the interlocking mechanism. Lastly, the apparatus may include a capability that allows the user to obtain another user's electronic skin, design of their device, or nearby object by wireless communication.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2013Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Inventor: Tahirah Wilson
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Patent number: 9423634Abstract: An article of eyewear includes a frame. The frame includes a front frame defining a left aperture and a right aperture. The frame also includes a left temple arm and a right temple arm. The left temple arm is supported by the front frame and the right temple arm is supported by the front frame. The frame further includes an accessory attachment opening adapted to detachably receive an accessory. The accessory attachment opening extends through a portion of the frame in a thickness direction. The accessory attachment opening includes an open side adapted to facilitate ingress and egress of the accessory from the accessory attachment opening in a direction substantially perpendicular to the thickness direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: CROCS, INC.Inventor: Alan Tipp
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Patent number: 9158131Abstract: Disclosed is an accessory for eyeglasses. This accessory for eyeglasses may be used for numerous purposes including, but not limited to, prominently displaying branding indicia, advertising indicia, or any combination thereof. In certain aspects, the accessory for eyeglasses may include a clip configured to secure around an earpiece of a pair of eyeglasses. In certain aspects, the clip includes spaced first and second members connected through a U-shaped bend such that the second member is biased in the direction of the first member. The first member includes an attachment feature protruding from one side thereof in a direction away from the second member, and the second member is divided into a central member centered between spaced side members. The accessory for eyeglasses further includes a button configured to be removably attached to the attachment feature.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2014Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Brodco Concepts, Inc.Inventors: Paul Laurence Brodkin, Craiger Jacob Scheuer
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Patent number: 9057889Abstract: A device is comprised of a first portion shaped like an ocular product frame and designed to substantially cover the ocular product frame. The cover has a second portion substantially shaped like an ocular product leg and designed to substantially cover the ocular product leg. The second portion of the cover couples to the first portion of the cover.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Inventor: Crystal Scudder
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Patent number: 9052531Abstract: A pair of glasses has a glasses body and an adjusting structure. The glasses body has a lens frame and a nose pad. The nose pad is combined with the lens frame by two sliding slices and two tracks. The adjusting structure is mounted between the lens frame and the nose pad and has a first engaging block, a second engaging block, and a stopping block. The first engaging block and the second engaging block can be engaged with each other to keep the nose pad from separating from the lens frame. The stopping block is mounted to form a friction between the nose pad and the lens frame. The nose pad can be precisely adjusted and fine-tuned relative to the lens frame because of the sliding slices, the tracks, and the stopping block.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2013Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: INJEXTECH INC.Inventor: Yu-Sheng Chen
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Publication number: 20150146157Abstract: An article of eyewear includes a frame. The frame includes a front frame defining a left aperture and a right aperture. The frame also includes a left temple arm and a right temple arm. The left temple arm is supported by the front frame and the right temple arm is supported by the front frame. The frame further includes an accessory attachment opening adapted to detachably receive an accessory. The accessory attachment opening extends through a portion of the frame in a thickness direction. The accessory attachment opening includes an open side adapted to facilitate ingress and egress of the accessory from the accessory attachment opening in a direction substantially perpendicular to the thickness direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventor: Alan Tipp
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Publication number: 20150116651Abstract: A modular facade and eyewear includes: a) a central frame with two eyeglass supporting members, lens and a bridge member; b) lenses, c) at least two temple members, hingedly and connected to the frame; d) a lens-free facade member removably attached to the central frame. A stand-alone facade for eyewear has attachment mechanisms and a central alignment component. A user may wear the modular eyewear with or without the facade and with matching, non-matching or substitute facade members.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventor: Jessica Darcy
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Publication number: 20150109571Abstract: Frame (2) for eyeglasses having an optical face (3) and two side arms (4) joined with hinges onto the two end portions (30) of said optical face, each side arm (4) having an inner longitudinal surface (42) and an outer longitudinal surface (43), and a front end surface (44) extending transversely to the longitudinal surfaces over a front end of said side arm, said front end surface extending to face a rear end surface (31) of the relevant end portion of the optical face when the side arm is in the open position, said frame further including at least one means for receiving a decorative piece (6), wherein the or each receiving means consists of a slotted hole (45) formed in one side arm and opening only into its front end surface or of a slotted hole formed in an end portion of the optical face and opening only into its rear end surface, the said or each slotted hole being designed to form a slide channel for receiving the decorative piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventor: Francois Gardaz
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Publication number: 20150103304Abstract: A modular eyewear with multiple interchangeable components includes: a) a central frame with two eyeglass supporting members, lens and a bridge member; b) lenses, c) at least two temple members, hingedly and removably connected to the central frame at opposite ends thereof; d) two temple quick release mechanisms; e) a lens-free facade member removably attached to the central frame. A user may wear the modular eyewear with or without the facade and with matching, non-matching or substitute temple members.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventor: Jessica Darcy
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Publication number: 20150062527Abstract: The present invention discloses an eyewear frame ornamentation assembly that includes a retaining coupler in a form of a resilient member that detachably couples onto a frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Mariana AKOUBIANS, Grigoris MANSSOURIAN
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Publication number: 20150049293Abstract: A decal or transparent sticker that can be applied to eyeglasses and removed completely from the eyeglasses when desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventor: Donald Eugene Hodgson
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Patent number: 8905540Abstract: An eyeglass apparatus for use with an interchangeable character eye overlay includes a base frame adapted to be worn over at least one eye of a wearer and a first attachment mechanism for the base frame for removably attaching a character eye overlay having a cooperating second attachment mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Inventor: Keith E. Johnson
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Patent number: 8894200Abstract: An eyewear frame has a forehead bridge that rests and is supported on a forehead of a user. A lens is mounted to the frame and both the lens and the frame are free of contact with a nose of the user. A pair of temples extends continuously from the forehead bridge and rest on and is supported by sides of a head of the user above ears of the user without touching the ears of the user.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2011Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Addo Industries, LLCInventors: Jaclyn L. Jirsa, Roy P. Prosise
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Publication number: 20140320796Abstract: Disclosed is an accessory for eyeglasses. This accessory for eyeglasses may be used for numerous purposes including, but not limited to, prominently displaying branding indicia, advertising indicia, or any combination thereof. In certain aspects, the accessory for eyeglasses may include a clip configured to secure around an earpiece of a pair of eyeglasses. In certain aspects, the clip includes spaced first and second members connected through a U-shaped bend such that the second member is biased in the direction of the first member. The first member includes an attachment feature protruding from one side thereof in a direction away from the second member, and the second member is divided into a central member centered between spaced side members. The accessory for eyeglasses further includes a button configured to be removably attached to the attachment feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Brodco Concepts, Inc.Inventors: Paul Laurence Brodkin, Craiger Jacob Scheuer
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Publication number: 20140313471Abstract: A pair of glasses having one or more double sided appliques sporting decorative embellishments. The appliques are formed from plastic material having the aforementioned decorations thereon. Magnetic material is adhesively applied to the non-decorative side of the appliques thereby facilitating attachment of the aforementioned to the frames and or rims of the pair of glasses. The appliques follow the size and contour of the selected location where it is to be attached on the glasses. Optional depressions on the glasses facilitates the location and attachment of the appliques to the pair of glasses.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2013Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventor: Charles R. Eubanks
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Patent number: 8857979Abstract: Eyeglasses with interchangeable frame adornments provide eyeglasses with a plurality of accessories including a plurality of fasteners having a decorative attachment. An outwardly disposed socket fastener is placed upon the frame of the eyeglasses; each of the attachments includes a decorative adornment with an integral stud fastener. The attachments are selectively interchangeable and configurable upon the frame of the eyeglasses by corresponding engagement of the stud fastener to the socket fastener.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Inventor: David S. Rothman
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Patent number: 8851666Abstract: An eyeglass dangle system comprising an eyewear assembly and charm(s). The eyewear assembly includes a first and second set of frames joined via a nose bridge; a first lens and a second lens coupled to the first frame and the second frame respectively; a first temple arm and a second temple arm coupled to the first frame and the second frame. The band is oval-shaped and is located on the charm and is removeably-attachable to the first temple arm and/or the second temple arm. The first ring and the second ring couple the charm onto the band. The charm further comprises at least one first eye while the band further comprises at least one second eye. The charm is coupleable to the band via inserting the first ring through the first eye and inserting the second ring through the second eye. The charm comprises a charity-identifier.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Inventor: Walter Stahl
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Publication number: 20140204332Abstract: Attractive eyeglasses and novelty shades are provided that are fun and entertaining and can be worn at sporting events, pep rallies, amusement parks, popular concerts, car races, parties, with costumes, and at other places. The improved eyeglasses and novelty shades can comprise an eye glass assembly with a novelty connected to an eyeglass frame. Desirably, the novelty comprises a headband or a part of at least one imitation vehicle. The headband can comprise a unitary one-piece headband or an interlocking multiple piece headband. The headband can further comprises a decorative portion, such as an imitation crown, tiara, coronet, or wreath. Preferably, the attractive imitation vehicle has at least one wheel well which is positioned about one of the earpieces of the eyeglass frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: Tip-Top Branding, LLCInventors: Jay Moore, Brad Akers
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Publication number: 20140125939Abstract: An eyeglass frame includes a pair of temple arms thereon, each temple arm having an ornament mounting area disposed along a temple region of the frame and a first end of the mounting area and a second end of the mounting area spaced apart from the first end; each temple arm having a diameter dimension of a size sufficient to fit through a hole opening of a detachable ornament, wherein each ornament mounting area is configured to detachably secure the ornament thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventor: Patrick C. Ho
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Patent number: 8651659Abstract: Bar for spectacles, which comprises an elongated member (1) having a rear end (1a) suitable for being arranged on the ear of a user and a front end (1b) suitable for being connected to the front portion of spectacles, wherein the front end (1b) of the elongated member (1) is prolonged by one or more additional members (2, 3, 4) by means of at least one longitudinal pin (5) which is inserted in a longitudinal hole made in the front end (1b) of the elongated member (1) and in the additional members (2, 3, 4). The present invention also relates to spectacles comprising said bar.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2010Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Prada S.A.Inventor: Patrizio Bertelli
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Patent number: 8622540Abstract: Eyeglass frame member which can be individualized and/or accessorized according to user's moods or desires, or according to display indicia displayed in the frames or new temples of different shapes or colors. Decorative or personalized pin members can be positioned in openings in the display frames or temple members. Mating connecting members can be used to selectively disconnect and change the temple members relative to the frame member.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Inventor: Tracey E. Burnstein
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Publication number: 20140002786Abstract: A pair of eyeglasses is disclosed in which the pair of eyeglasses comprises a frame having a first lens member having an outer surface having a first color, a second lens member having an outer surface having a second color, and a bridge connecting the first lens member and the second lens member together, a first temple arm connected to the first lens member and having an outer surface having a third color, a second temple arm connected to the second lens member and having an outer surface having a fourth color, and the first color and second color being different from each other and the third color and the fourth color being different from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2012Publication date: January 2, 2014Inventor: Keith P. Alderson
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Patent number: 8608309Abstract: An eyeglass system having interchangeable components. The eyeglass system includes right and left temples that are connected to a front frame via a decorative pin. The pin is easily removed to allow one to replace the temples with those having another style, or use the temples with another frame. A front cover can also be connected to the frame via the pin to further change the style or design of the eyeglasses.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: A New Vision LLCInventors: Jeffrey M. Schnoll, Gwendolyn R. Kent, Inder Paul Singh
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Publication number: 20130329180Abstract: An eyeglass apparatus for use with an interchangeable character eye overlay includes a base frame adapted to be worn over at least one eye of a wearer and a first attachment mechanism for the base frame for removably attaching a character eye overlay having a cooperating second attachment mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Inventor: Keith E. Johnson
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Publication number: 20130329181Abstract: The invention relates to a sidepiece (3) comprising a reinforcement (5) that is to be hinged onto a frame (2). The sidepiece (3) includes: a first strip (11) for covering a first portion of the reinforcement (5); a second strip (12) for covering a second portion of the reinforcement (5); a first connection means (21) for guiding the first strip (11) in translation and holding same on the reinforcement (5); and a second connection means (22) for guiding at least the second strip (12) in translation and holding same on the reinforcement (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: KILLINE OPTICAL LTDInventor: Francois Gardaz
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Patent number: 8596780Abstract: Provided is an eyeglasses structure essentially including a frame body and two temples connected to two ends of the frame body, respectively. Two engagement portions are disposed at the two ends of the frame body, respectively. The two engagement portions are engaged with two decoration elements corresponding in position thereto, respectively. The decoration elements come in different color patterns to allow the eyeglasses structure to change color. Furthermore, the decoration elements pivotally connected to the frame body renders it easy to change the lenses. Hence, the eyeglasses structure is advantageously characterized by ease of assembly and disassembly and diverse patterns.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Sun Sight Glasses Co., LtdInventor: Jui-Chi Li
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Patent number: 8549879Abstract: One or more ornaments for eyeglasses are disclosed. The ornaments include an attachment portion and an ornamentation portion. The attachment portion is configured so that it fits onto a temple of eyeglasses.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2012Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Hot Filament Inc.Inventors: Wendy Ellen Mellinger, Tess Audrey Mellinger
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Patent number: 8545011Abstract: An eyeglass component mounting system is provided that comprises an eyeglass and a decorative component that can be removably attached to the eyeglass, such as onto an earstem of the eyeglass. For example, the earstem can comprise a retention zone whereat the decorative component can be secured. In some embodiments, the retention zone comprises a recess and a magnetic retention element that can magnetically attract and secure the decorative component in an engaged position after being fitted into the recess. The engagement or attraction between the retention zone of the earstem and the decorative component can be maximized when the decorative component is in the engaged position in order to prevent accident or unintentional dislodgement of the decorative component.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Luxottica Group S.p.A.Inventor: Yee Ling Chow
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Patent number: 8469508Abstract: An eyeglass frame system, comprising an eyeglass securing front frame portion; a pair of temple-contacting side members, each member having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of each secured by a pivotal connection to a respective outermost portion of said front frame portion, said at least one of said side members having inner and outer vertical surfaces thereof, said pivotal connection effected at a first end of a male element of a bayonet clip, a second end thereof defining a plurality of projecting prongs. The system also includes female elements complemental to said male elements. Female elements are formed integrally with an inner surface at each proximal end of said temple-contacting side members. Said male and female members may be selectably engaged or disengaged from each other through the application of pressure on the male elements transversely to the axis of said temple-contacting members.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Silver Global Manufacturing LLCInventors: Max A. Silver, Werner Blumenthal
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Publication number: 20130100396Abstract: An eyeglass frame having a pair of temple arms and a lens frame is provided, each temple arm having a first end rotatably disposed on the lens frame, a second end, and at least one aperture between the first and second end. A flat, ornamental insert having two sides is pivotally disposed in each aperture from a first position to a second position wherein the ornamental insert is secured in the aperture by a pivot pin about which the ornamental insert pivots such that one of the two sides is visible on an outer surface of its associated temple arm. Each ornamental insert has at least one magnet to mate with an magnet attraction surface in its associated temple arm to secure the ornamental insert in position for wear.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: DIVERSIFIED PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Steven B. Liebers, Zhongqiu Zhu
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Publication number: 20130033674Abstract: Provided is an eyeglasses structure essentially including a frame body and two temples connected to two ends of the frame body, respectively. Two engagement portions are disposed at the two ends of the frame body, respectively. The two engagement portions are engaged with two decoration elements corresponding in position thereto, respectively. The decoration elements come in different color patterns to allow the eyeglasses structure to change color. Furthermore, the decoration elements pivotally connected to the frame body renders it easy to change the lenses. Hence, the eyeglasses structure is advantageously characterized by ease of assembly and disassembly and diverse patterns.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2012Publication date: February 7, 2013Inventor: Jui-Chi Li
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Patent number: 8360573Abstract: A pair of sunglasses having interengaging surfaces of a temple portion and a lens frame portion with a groove, passageway or recess provided in or defined by at least one of the temple portion and the lens frame portion to accommodate a sliding therein of a hang tag attachment string or cord.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Navajo Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Gordon Levy, Hoi Kwan Wong
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Publication number: 20120281178Abstract: The disclosure provides a decoration or ornament for the earpiece of eyeglasses. This decoration or ornament is typically in the form of a charm in a design which is intended to be appealing to young people.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Inventor: Maureen FREDER
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Patent number: 8287123Abstract: The present invention provides an eyeglass frame without nose pads that can adapt to difference in face size and can exert sufficient fixation force. A nose pad-less eyeglass frame 1 that is not provided with nose pads, wherein supporting members 3 for fixing an eyeglass frame to a face are attached on temples 2, and the supporting members 3 are movable in longitudinal directions of the temples 2 so that the positions of the supporting members 3 are adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2008Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Bridge CorporationInventor: Tsutomu Miyashita
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Publication number: 20120224135Abstract: An eyeglass component mounting system is provided that can comprise a frame and at least a first ear stem. The first ear stem extends rearwardly from the frame and defines an anterior end and a posterior end. The anterior end of the first ear stem can be hingedly coupled to the frame such that the first ear stem can be pivotably movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The first ear stem can comprise a mounting area configured to receive an eyewear component thereon such that the eyewear component can be removed or seated onto the mounting area when the first ear stem is in the stowed position and such that the eyewear component is retained on the mounting area when the first ear stem is in the deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: Oakley, Inc.Inventors: Hans Karsten Moritz, Mark Bu, Errol Tazbaz, An Tran
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Patent number: 8256893Abstract: A circumferentially elongated flat recessed portion (13) is formed in the outer edge surface (2c-b) of a spectacle lens (2). The distal end of a lens holding portion (9) is bent in a J shape to form an insertion portion (9A). The insertion portion (9A) is inserted into the recessed portion (13) and fixed in position using an adhesive (15). Thus, the spectacle lens (2) can be reliably held by the lens holding portion (9) with strong bonding between the spectacle lens (2) and the lens holding portion (9) free from the possibility of a reduction in bonding strength or fall-off upon twisting.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2009Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Hoya CorporationInventors: Norihisa Onoda, Asako Kawano, Yukihiro Izumitani, Yasushi Sakai
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Patent number: 8246166Abstract: Eyewear includes at least one lens, a frame having a main front section for supporting the lens attached to the main front section. The eyewear further includes a head strap attached to the frame and at least one retroreflective element attached to the head strap to be visible by others in low-light conditions.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2009Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Inventor: Brent Sheldon
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Patent number: 8201938Abstract: An eyeglasses frame includes a frame front comprising end pieces, and temples coupled to the end pieces. At least one temple defines a slot for receiving a decorative or functional accessory. The accessory has a hook fastener that is inserted into the slot to removably attach the accessory to the temple.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2010Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Inventor: Donald Seung-Yeup Rhee
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Publication number: 20120133883Abstract: A replaceable decorative panel system for eyeglass frames with temple pieces constructed wholly or partly of ferrous metal, a left magnetic strip, a right magnetic strip, a left decorative panel and a right decorative panel. The decorative panels each have a recessed portion on their inside walls. The magnetic strips are each attached into the recessed portion of each the decorative panel. The left and right temple pieces each have an outwardly protruding portion sized to fit within the recessed portion of each decorative panel. The temple pieces have the same top to bottom dimension as those of the decorative panels. The protruding portion makes contact with the magnetic strip causing the decorative panel to be removably fastened to the temple piece so that the top and bottom edges of the decorative panel remain in alignment with the top and bottom edges of the temple piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2010Publication date: May 31, 2012Inventor: Michele Marie Mezher
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Publication number: 20120127419Abstract: Attractive eyeglasses and novelty shades are provided that are fun and entertaining and can be worn at sporting events, pep rallies, amusement parks, popular concerts, car races, parties, with costumes, and at other places. The improved eyeglasses and novelty shades can comprise an eye glass assembly with at least one appendage connected to the frame and a novelty item connected to the appendage. The novelty item can comprise imitation parts of an animal, mammal, human being, bird, fish, insect, avatar, or cartoon character. At least part of the novelty items can extend outwardly and upwardly from the appendages when the eyeglasses are being worn by the user. The eye glass assembly can also have a logo.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: Tip-Top Branding, LLCInventors: Jay Moore, Brad Akers
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Patent number: 8167426Abstract: An eyeglass temple works with an interchangeable eyeglass temple cover to change the appearance of the eyeglasses. A clip on the eyeglass temple is used to secure the cover to the eyeglass temple. The temple cover can be made of silicone and include a hole to make inserting and removing the temple cover easier.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2009Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Inventor: Demetrio Lampru
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Publication number: 20120075572Abstract: An eyeglass frame system, comprising an eyeglass securing front frame portion; a pair of temple-contacting side members, each member having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of each secured by a pivotal connection to a respective outermost portion of said front frame portion, said at least one of said side members having inner and outer vertical surfaces thereof, said pivotal connection effected at a first end of a male element of a bayonet clip, a second end thereof defining a plurality of projecting prongs. The system also includes female elements complemental to said male elements. Female elements are formed integrally with an inner surface at each proximal end of said temple-contacting side members. Said male and female members may be selectably engaged or disengaged from each other through the application of pressure on the male elements transversely to the axis of said temple-contacting members.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventors: Max A. Silver, Werner Blumenthal
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Publication number: 20120075571Abstract: An eyeglass frame system includes a lens frame, a planar side extension pivotally attached at opposite ends of the lens frame, and an integrated earpiece and temple frame, an end opposite to the earpiece portion including an elongate longitudinal channel complemental in cross-sectional geometry to that of the planar side pivotally attached to the lens frame. The temple and earpiece frame may be selectably inserted over the side extension.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventor: Max Silver
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Patent number: 8123351Abstract: An eyeglass component mounting system is provided that can comprise a frame and at least a first ear stem. The first ear stem extends rearwardly from the frame and defines an anterior end and a posterior end. The anterior end of the first ear stem can be hingedly coupled to the frame such that the first ear stem can be pivotably movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The first ear stem can comprise a mounting area configured to receive an eyewear component thereon such that the eyewear component can be removed or seated onto the mounting area when the first ear stem is in the stowed position and such that the eyewear component is retained on the mounting area when the first ear stem is in the deployed position.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2011Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Oakley, Inc.Inventors: Hans Karsten Moritz, Mark Bu, Errol Tazbaz, An Tran
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Publication number: 20120002158Abstract: An eyewear frame has a forehead bridge that rests and is supported on a forehead of a user. A lens is mounted to the frame and both the lens and the frame are free of contact with a nose of the user. A pair of temples extends continuously from the forehead bridge and rest on and is supported by sides of a head of the user above ears of the user without touching the ears of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: LaLo 4073, LLCInventors: Jaclyn L. Jirsa, Roy P. Prosise