161 |
MARKING APPARATUS FOR SPECTACLE LENSES AND METHOD OF PRINTING LAYOUT MARKS ON SPECTACLE LENSES |
US13634707 |
2011-03-31 |
US20130000499A1 |
2013-01-03 |
Shigeki Ookubo; Shinichi Yokoyama |
A marking apparatus for spectacle lenses includes a printing data generation device which generates printing data of a layout mark to be printed on the optical surface of a spectacle lens. The apparatus also includes a printing device implemented by an inkjet printer which prints the layout mark on the spectacle lens in cooperation with a conveyance device based on the printing data. The apparatus moreover includes a UV curing device which cures the ink printed on the spectacle lens. The printing data generation device includes a storage unit which stores image data of the layout mark, and printing condition data including a plurality of printing conditions each corresponding to the surface state of the spectacle lens, and a process unit which generates the printing data based on the image data and a printing condition selected from the plurality of printing conditions. |
162 |
Eyeglasses |
US12083140 |
2006-09-26 |
US08322849B2 |
2012-12-04 |
John F. Krumme; Robert B. Zider; Brian A. Thompson |
Eyeglass assemblies including an eyeglass lens having an engaging portion. Under typical conditions of use, the engaging portion is maintained in contact with an eyeglass frame member by means of a removable bonding member (RBM). Under selected atypical ambient conditions, the RBM changes so that the engaging portion and the frame member can be separated. The engaging portion can extend from the lens, or can be a recess in the lens. The RBM can be a suitable adhesive (RBA), or a component composed of a shape memory metal (RBSMA) or a material which softens when subjected to heat or other atypical condition. The engaging portion can be shaped and treated to reduce stresses therein. Similarly, the open ends of an eyeglass rim can be maintained in contact with each other under typical conditions of use by an RBA or an RBSMA so that the rim is positioned around an eyeglass lens, but can be released under selected atypical ambient conditions. |
163 |
LOW-POWER EYEWEAR FOR REDUCING SYMPTOMS OF COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME |
US12483994 |
2009-06-12 |
US20100066974A1 |
2010-03-18 |
Joseph Croft; Matthew Michelsen; Robert Joyce |
Computer eyewear for reducing the effects of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). In one embodiment, the eyewear comprises a frame and two lenses. In some embodiments, the frame and lenses have a wrap-around design to reduce air flow in the vicinity of the eyes. The lenses can have optical power in the range from about +0.1 to +0.25 diopters, or from about +0.125 to +0.25 diopters, for reducing accommodation demands on a user's eyes when using a computer. The lenses can also include prismatic power for reducing convergence demand on a user's eyes when sitting at a computer. The lenses can also include a partially transmissive mirror coating, tinting, and anti-reflective coatings. In one embodiment, a partially transmissive mirror coating or tinting spectrally filters light to remove spectral peaks in fluorescent or incandescent lighting. |
164 |
ELECTRO-ACTIVE DIFFRACTIVE LENS AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME |
US12408973 |
2009-03-23 |
US20090256977A1 |
2009-10-15 |
Joshua N. HADDOCK; William Kokonaski; Roger Clarke; Philip Rawlins; Peter Crossley; James John |
Aspects of the present invention provide an electro-active lens and method for manufacturing the same that encapsulates liquid crystal using solid transparent optical material using an improved liquid crystal seal feature. The seal feature greatly reduces the visibility of the liquid crystal seal feature in an assembled electro-active lens. The seal feature is also structurally robust such that the electro-active lens can be processed to fit a spectacle frame without disturbing containment of the liquid crystal and without disrupting electrical connectivity to the lens used to alter the refractive index of the liquid crystal, thereby ensuring fabrication of a commercially viable electro-active lens. |
165 |
TOOL FOR ADJUSTING RIMLESS EYEWEAR |
US11424641 |
2006-06-16 |
US20060219057A1 |
2006-10-05 |
Cynthia Peck |
A tool (10) for facilitating the adjustment of rimless eyewear (100) includes two pivotaby connected arms (12, 14) having distal and proximal ends (16, 18). The distal ends (16, 18) of the arms (12, 14) each has a gripping pad (22, 24) attached thereto. The first gripping pad (22) has a seat formed thereon to accommodate a nut, post (113, 114) or other hardware of the eyewear (100). The tool (10) is used to adjust the eyewear (100) by gripping the lens (102, 104) over and around the interface (113, 114) between the lens (102, 104) and the hardware (106, 108, 110) such that the lens (102, 104) and the interface (113, 114) are securely held in their relative positions to one another. Adjustments to the hardware (106, 108, 110) can be made without damaging the lens (102, 104) or the hardware thereon. |
166 |
Tool for adjusting rimless eyewear |
US11424641 |
2006-06-16 |
US07114414B1 |
2006-10-03 |
Cynthia L. Peck |
A tool (10) for facilitating the adjustment of rimless eyewear (100) includes two pivotaby connected arms (12, 14) having distal and proximal ends (16, 18). The distal ends (16, 18) of the arms (12, 14) each has a gripping pad (22, 24) attached thereto. The first gripping pad (22) has a seat formed thereon to accommodate a nut, post (113, 114) or other hardware of the eyewear (100). The tool (10) is used to adjust the eyewear (100) by gripping the lens (102, 104) over and around the interface (113, 114) between the lens (102, 104) and the hardware (106, 108, 110) such that the lens (102, 104) and the interface (113, 114) are securely held in their relative positions to one another. Adjustments to the hardware (106, 108, 110) can be made without damaging the lens (102, 104) or the hardware thereon. |
167 |
Pen-shaped spectacles repair kit |
US11094883 |
2005-03-30 |
US07052128B1 |
2006-05-30 |
Su Kung-Ping |
A pen-shaped spectacles repair kit includes a pen-shaped body having a two-sectioned case and a cap, and a screwdriver. A rear inner end of the case opposite to the cap is formed into a space for holding some spare parts for spectacles; the screwdriver has a middle body having two blades projected from two ends thereof. The screwdriver is fitted in the case by inserting the middle body into a fixing hole provided at a front end of the case, so that the screwdriver turns when the case is turned. The cap closed to the front end of the case completely covers the projected blade, and a clip provided on the cap allows the pen-shaped spectacles repair kit to be clamped on a user's pocket and conveniently portable for tightening screws on the spectacles at any place and any time. |
168 |
Tool system for repairing eyeglasses |
US10010349 |
2001-11-09 |
US06793208B1 |
2004-09-21 |
Charles W. Riddle, Jr.; Robert A. Riddle |
A tool system for inserting temple screws in eyeglass frames includes first and second scissor arms, with each scissor arm having proximal and distal ends, the arms pivotally connected so that the ends can be moved towards and away from one another when the arms are pivotally moved using finger-receiving devices at the distal ends of the scissor arms. A clamp locking mechanism is an extended ratchet device for providing stepwise engagement of the first and second scissor arms in a position where the finger receiving devices are moved closer together and prevented from moving further apart. Clamping and gripping surfaces at the proximal ends of the arms grip the spring hinge eyeglass frames, with an elongated projection extending away from the clamping surface on one arm to engage the eyeglass temples to temporarily secure the spring hinge in a state of extension. |
169 |
Drilling device for frameless glasses |
US10810253 |
2004-03-26 |
US20040179909A1 |
2004-09-16 |
Reinhard
Wehmeier |
A drilling device for frameless glasses with a drill head (34), which can be moved up and down. The drill head (34) can be inclined to either side and a holding device (50, 56, 58) is provided for the two lenses of a pair of glasses, in which holding device (50, 56, 58) the opposite edge regions of the lenses are accessible to the drill bit of the dual head (34). |
170 |
Drilling device for frameless glasses |
US10032823 |
2001-10-25 |
US06712565B2 |
2004-03-30 |
Reinhard Wehmeier |
A drilling device for frameless glasses with a drill head (34), which can be moved up and down. The drill head (34) can be inclined to either side and a holding device (50, 56, 58) is provided for the two lenses of a pair of glasses, in which holding device (50, 56, 58) the opposite edge regions of the lenses are accessible to the drill bit of the dual head (34). |
171 |
Alignment apparatus for an eyeglass hinge assembly and method employing same |
US10387033 |
2003-03-12 |
US06659606B1 |
2003-12-09 |
Arthur G. Duppstadt |
An alignment apparatus establishes alignment of an eyeglass hinge assembly. The eyeglass hinge assembly includes an attachment member attachable to an eyeglass frame, a first hinge element secured to a temple member, a second hinge element secured to the attachment member, and a hinge spring disposed between the temple member and the first hinge element to permit flexion of the temple member. The hinge spring movably attaches a single, central hinge ring to the temple member. The alignment apparatus secures a temple member in a clamp having opposing first and second clamp elements. Adjustable extending means on a rotating arm secured to the second clamp element extends to engage and displace the single, central hinge ring to deform the hinge spring establishing alignment with a pair of spaced-apart, opposing hinge rings on the second hinge element. An associated method is provided. |
172 |
Holding assembly for lens measuring device |
US420400 |
1999-10-18 |
US06154969A |
2000-12-05 |
Marc Abitbol; Yair Tal |
A holding assembly for holding spectacles, having an adjustable grip for fitting around a pair of spectacles. The adjustable grip is slidably mounted to allow alignment one after the other of each lens along a single predetermined axis perpendicular to the plane of the lens, such that the aligned lens has a clear line of sight to a lens measuring device. |
173 |
Apparatus and method for assembling clip-on eyeglass accessories |
US877588 |
1997-06-18 |
US5838417A |
1998-11-17 |
Michael Dahan; Charles Dahan |
An assembly jig, and method for assembling a clip-on eyeglass accessory, such as clip-on sunglasses, which is custom-made for a pair of eyeglasses, such as prescription eyeglasses. The accessory is made from two lenses, a lower clasp attached to the edge of each lens, and a unitary upper bridge piece which further includes an elastic bridge with an upper clasp on either end. The clasps are hook-shaped to hold onto eyeglasses by the spring force of the bridge. No accessory frame is needed because the four clasps attach directly to the lens. To assemble the accessory with the bridge and lower clasps in the correct assembly positions the jig makes use of lens holders. These lens holders are the same as those on which the accessory lenses have already been shaped in outline so as to match the outline of the eyeglasses. The lens holders are mated with respective lens mounts on the jig, and the jig permits adjustment of the distance between the mounts and the angles of the mounts. The jig includes indicia to indicate the distance and angles, which the technician can set individually for each accessory according to the specifications of the eyeglasses to which the accessory is customized. |
174 |
Eye glass repair tool |
US586188 |
1996-01-16 |
US5775678A |
1998-07-07 |
Serge Ferland |
There is provided a multi purpose tool to assist in the repair and adjustment of eye glasses, the tool having a body portion and clamping member moveable into and out of a clamping relationship with the body, the clamping member being a wire like member. The tool is particularly useful for mounting the flexible type of temple having a spring member onto the main body of the eyeglass. |
175 |
Apparatus and method for heating eyeglass frames |
US605353 |
1996-02-22 |
US5758017A |
1998-05-26 |
James Hudspeth; Joshua Freilich |
An eyeglass heater includes a fan motor, heater coils, and feedback circuitry for controlling the fan motor and heater coils. A heat conductive housing encloses all components and provides opposed air outlets for directing the heated air upon the work piece (eyeglass frames). |
176 |
Eyeglass hinge pin repair kit |
US607910 |
1996-03-21 |
US5669124A |
1997-09-23 |
John H. Kusmiss |
A kit for repairing an eyeglass frame that has lost a hinge pin comprises a container with at least one hinge pin therein, the hinge pin being locally plastically deformable at one end thereof, and instructions for installing the hinge pin in the frame. The replacement hinge pin is deformable either by softening or melting with a small flame or other heat source, or alternatively has a soft end portion which is mechanically deformable. A user of the kit deforms a first end of the pin to form a first end with a diameter greater than the maximum body diameter of the hinge pin, inserts the pin into a hinge of the eyeglass frame, and then deforms a second end of the pin to form a second end with a diameter greater than the maximum body diameter of the hinge pin, so that an earpiece of the frame becomes pivotally secured by the pin. |
177 |
Clip-on sunglasses |
US237063 |
1994-06-09 |
US5546140A |
1996-08-13 |
Ronald L. Underwood |
Clip-on sunglasses and an apparatus for custom cutting the clip-on sunglasses. The system includes a holder which assists in positioning the sunglasses on the system. The sunglasses include a pair of lenses interconnected by a bridge specifically dimensioned to be received by the holder. The bridge and holder are intended to be used in combination to produce custom clip-on sunglasses which can form in shape and size to the frame of the eyeglasses. |
178 |
System for cutting clip-on sunglasses |
US121211 |
1993-09-14 |
US5431595A |
1995-07-11 |
Ronald L. Underwood |
An apparatus for custom cutting clip-on sunglasses includes a stop which assists in positioning the eyeglasses or sunglasses on the holder. A centerer is associated with said apparatus for centering the eyeglasses or sunglasses. |
179 |
Apparatus for clamping eyeglasses |
US100328 |
1993-08-02 |
US5363532A |
1994-11-15 |
Charles L. Sargent |
A method and apparatus for cleaning eyeglasses is disclosed in which a holding device is provided with a clamp mechanism for mounting eyeglasses in the holding device in a manner which provides clear access to the lens surfaces of the eyeglasses. A cleaning and drying device is provided with a brush at one end for use in cleaning the lenses with soap while an absorbent material is mounted to the other end to dry the lenses after cleaning. The apparatus aids in cleaning the lenses in a manner that completely removes oil from the lens surfaces and prevents the oil from being smeared over the lenses. |
180 |
Tool and eyeglass holder |
US6230 |
1993-01-19 |
US5305934A |
1994-04-26 |
Marilyn Grey |
A device for hanging a pair of eyeglasses about a neck of a user which includes an elongated flexible member for being positioned about the neck of the user. The elongated member has first and second terminal ends. A container having a generally hollow. interior cavity and an opening for accessing the cavity is secured to the first and second terminal ends of the elongated member. A tool is at least partially positioned within the cavity. The tool is sized to pass through the opening for allowing the user to access and use the tool. Spare parts can be housed within the cavity for use in repairing the pair of eyeglasses. |