Detachably Secured Patents (Class 351/52)
  • Patent number: 11892643
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignees: K-Tronics (Suzhou) Technology Co., Ltd., BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Baohua Tang
  • Patent number: 11644691
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Inventor: Moira K Gallagher
  • Patent number: 11513369
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Inventors: Jing Jin, Hui Jin, Renxin Peng
  • Patent number: 11226500
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Inventor: Catherine Lamprakes
  • Patent number: 11204161
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: HUT ENTERPRISES LLC
    Inventor: John Paul Gleason
  • Patent number: 9645415
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Inventor: Tahirah Wilson
  • Patent number: 9423634
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: CROCS, INC.
    Inventor: Alan Tipp
  • Patent number: 9158131
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Brodco Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Laurence Brodkin, Craiger Jacob Scheuer
  • Patent number: 9057889
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Inventor: Crystal Scudder
  • Patent number: 9052531
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: INJEXTECH INC.
    Inventor: Yu-Sheng Chen
  • Publication number: 20150146157
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventor: Alan Tipp
  • Publication number: 20150116651
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventor: Jessica Darcy
  • Publication number: 20150109571
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventor: Francois Gardaz
  • Publication number: 20150103304
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventor: Jessica Darcy
  • Publication number: 20150062527
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Mariana AKOUBIANS, Grigoris MANSSOURIAN
  • Publication number: 20150049293
    Abstract: A decal or transparent sticker that can be applied to eyeglasses and removed completely from the eyeglasses when desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventor: Donald Eugene Hodgson
  • Patent number: 8905540
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventor: Keith E. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8894200
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Addo Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Jaclyn L. Jirsa, Roy P. Prosise
  • Publication number: 20140320796
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Brodco Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Laurence Brodkin, Craiger Jacob Scheuer
  • Publication number: 20140313471
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: Charles R. Eubanks
  • Patent number: 8857979
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Inventor: David S. Rothman
  • Patent number: 8851666
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Inventor: Walter Stahl
  • Publication number: 20140204332
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Tip-Top Branding, LLC
    Inventors: Jay Moore, Brad Akers
  • Publication number: 20140125939
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventor: Patrick C. Ho
  • Patent number: 8651659
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Prada S.A.
    Inventor: Patrizio Bertelli
  • Patent number: 8622540
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Inventor: Tracey E. Burnstein
  • Publication number: 20140002786
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventor: Keith P. Alderson
  • Patent number: 8608309
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: A New Vision LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Schnoll, Gwendolyn R. Kent, Inder Paul Singh
  • Publication number: 20130329180
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Keith E. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130329181
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: KILLINE OPTICAL LTD
    Inventor: Francois Gardaz
  • Patent number: 8596780
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Sun Sight Glasses Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Jui-Chi Li
  • Patent number: 8549879
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Hot Filament Inc.
    Inventors: Wendy Ellen Mellinger, Tess Audrey Mellinger
  • Patent number: 8545011
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Luxottica Group S.p.A.
    Inventor: Yee Ling Chow
  • Patent number: 8469508
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Silver Global Manufacturing LLC
    Inventors: Max A. Silver, Werner Blumenthal
  • Publication number: 20130100396
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: DIVERSIFIED PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven B. Liebers, Zhongqiu Zhu
  • Publication number: 20130033674
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventor: Jui-Chi Li
  • Patent number: 8360573
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Navajo Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon Levy, Hoi Kwan Wong
  • Publication number: 20120281178
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventor: Maureen FREDER
  • Patent number: 8287123
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Bridge Corporation
    Inventor: Tsutomu Miyashita
  • Publication number: 20120224135
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Hans Karsten Moritz, Mark Bu, Errol Tazbaz, An Tran
  • Patent number: 8256893
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Hoya Corporation
    Inventors: Norihisa Onoda, Asako Kawano, Yukihiro Izumitani, Yasushi Sakai
  • Patent number: 8246166
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Inventor: Brent Sheldon
  • Patent number: 8201938
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Inventor: Donald Seung-Yeup Rhee
  • Publication number: 20120133883
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventor: Michele Marie Mezher
  • Publication number: 20120127419
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: Tip-Top Branding, LLC
    Inventors: Jay Moore, Brad Akers
  • Patent number: 8167426
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Inventor: Demetrio Lampru
  • Publication number: 20120075571
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Max Silver
  • Publication number: 20120075572
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Max A. Silver, Werner Blumenthal
  • Patent number: 8123351
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Hans Karsten Moritz, Mark Bu, Errol Tazbaz, An Tran
  • Publication number: 20120002158
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: LaLo 4073, LLC
    Inventors: Jaclyn L. Jirsa, Roy P. Prosise