141 |
Method and apparatus for attaching spectacle frame components and lenses |
US11662918 |
2005-09-14 |
US07553014B2 |
2009-06-30 |
Wah Kiang Yang; Andong Zhang |
A spectacle frame comprising a spectacle frame front, the spectacle frame front comprising a pair of spaced apart and opposed arms, each of the pair at least one of the arms having an outer end thereof remote from an upper portion of the spectacle frame front, the outer end of at least one arm of the pair of arms comprising a lens retainer integral therewith for gripping and retaining a lens between the pair of spaced apart and opposed arms. |
142 |
Glasses frame |
US11568203 |
2005-05-04 |
US07543931B2 |
2009-06-09 |
Wolfgang Proksch |
A glasses frame having a first part for receiving lenses, and an arm that is respectively laterally connected to cheek ends on each side of the frame part in an articulated manner by a hinge. The arm has a first partial cylinder shell, on the end thereof facing the frame part, the cylindrical axis corresponding to the rotational axis of the hinge, and the first partial cylinder shell is applied, in a sliding manner, to a second partial cylinder shell provided on the frame part and forming a first sliding surface. The arm on the end facing the frame part has at least one spring tongue which is applied to a second sliding surface on the frame part in an elastic manner so that the region of the frame part having the second partial cylinder shell is elastically received between the first partial cylinder shell and the spring tongue. |
143 |
Hinge for spectacles |
US11919839 |
2006-05-03 |
US07484844B2 |
2009-02-03 |
Ernst Spandl |
The present invention relates to a hinge for spectacles, the hinge having two spectacle frame parts joined in an articulated manner by an axis element, the end of the first spectacle frame part having a first bend which encloses at least in part the axis element in a pivoting manner, and the second spectacle frame part being secured against rotation to the axis element. Also disclosed is a spectacle frame having this type of hinge. The claimed hinge for spectacles is characterised in that an elastic tongue is formed in the second spectacle frame part, on the side of the hinge, having a second bend which encloses at least in part the first bend of the first spectacle frame part. |
144 |
Spectacles |
US11559075 |
2006-11-13 |
US07410253B2 |
2008-08-12 |
Gert Habermann |
The invention relates to a spectacle frame with a rim (1) and with one temple (2) each left and right of it hinged to a connecting element (6) of the rim (1). The temple (2), at its mount proximal end, is provided with three leaf springs (3, 4, 5). The two outer leaf springs (3, 4) comprise hinge elements (10) with which hinge elements (9) of the connecting element (6) interact, thereby forming a swivel joint. When the temple (2) is folded in, the outer leaf springs (3, 4) of the temple (2) are displaced outward from the plane of the connecting element (6) via an abutment (11) of the connecting element (6) for the center leaf spring (5) of the temple (2). |
145 |
Children's sunglasses |
US11591751 |
2006-11-02 |
US07314278B2 |
2008-01-01 |
Renee Resler; Gary W. Hall |
Sunglasses for infants and children includes an elongate integral member including a central portion having a central nose bridge, a lens opening on each side of the central nose bridge, and a temple extending rearwardly of the central portion at a bend in the elongate integral member on each side of the central portion. A lens-defining member is affixed to the central portion, and an elongate integral backing is affixed to the lens-defining member. The backing includes a central nose bridge opposing the central nose bridge of the central portion, and a lens opening on each side of the central nose bridge opposing the lens opening on each side of the central portion. A nose bridge pad is affixed to the backing, and a temple pad is affixed to the backing at each side thereof and to the temples maintaining the bends in the elongate integral member. |
146 |
GLASSES |
US11559071 |
2006-11-13 |
US20070121062A1 |
2007-05-31 |
Gert Habermann |
The invention relates to a pair of glasses comprising a temple (1) and a connecting element (8) pertaining to a rim (7), both on the left side and the right side of the pair of glasses. The connecting element (8) is provided with joint elements (11, 13) which co-operate with joint elements (6) provided on the rim end of the temple (1), forming a swivel joint. The temple (1) comprises at least two fingers (2, 3) which extend in a longitudinal direction on the rim end thereof, the fingers exerting a spring action in the direction of the articulated axis of the swivel joint. |
147 |
SPECTACLES |
US11559075 |
2006-11-13 |
US20070121060A1 |
2007-05-31 |
Gert Habermann |
The invention relates to a spectacle frame with a rim (1) and with one temple (2) each left and right of it hinged to a connecting element (6) of the rim (1). The temple (2), at its mount proximal end, is provided with three leaf springs (3, 4, 5). The two outer leaf springs (3, 4) comprise hinge elements (10) with which hinge elements (9) of the connecting element (6) interact, thereby forming a swivel joint. When the temple (2) is folded in, the outer leaf springs (3, 4) of the temple (2) are displaced outward from the plane of the connecting element (6) via an abutment (11) of the connecting element (6) for the center leaf spring (5) of the temple (2). |
148 |
Children's sunglasses |
US10997113 |
2004-11-24 |
US20060109418A1 |
2006-05-25 |
Renee Resler; Gary Hall |
Sunglasses for infants and children includes an elongate integral member including a central portion having a central nose bridge, a lens opening on each side of the central nose bridge, and a temple extending rearwardly of the central portion at a bend in the elongate integral member on each side of the central portion. A lens-defining member is affixed to the central portion, and an elongate integral backing is affixed to the lens-defining member. The backing includes a central nose bridge opposing the central nose bridge of the central portion, and a lens opening on each side of the central nose bridge opposing the lens opening on each side of the central portion. A nose bridge pad is affixed to the backing, and a temple pad is affixed to the backing at each side thereof and to the temples maintaining the bends in the elongate integral member. |
149 |
Flat pack optical device kit |
US10213741 |
2002-08-06 |
US06641260B1 |
2003-11-04 |
Ami Avital |
The present invention aims to provide an emergency, flat pack, glasses kit, which is easily and quickly assemblable into glasses. The kit is compact and typically has the size of a credit card, and may thus be carried in a pocket, wallet or purse. Various types of lenses having a variety of purposes may be fitted or formed in the kit, including prescription lenses to suit the user for general use or for reading, sun-protection or safety lenses. There is thus provided, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a flat pack optical device kit, which includes: one or more lens frames, each having an lens disposed therein and each having one or more frame attachment means formed on the frame; one or more support arms, each having, formed at a first extremity thereof, an arm attachment means for attaching the one or more support arms to the one or more lens frames and each having an ear holder element formed at a second extremity thereof; and apparatus for supporting the one or more lens frames, and the one or more support arms in a planar arrangement, wherein the one or more lens frames and the one or more support arms are adapted for selectable disassembly from the planar arrangement, and for cooperative assembly so as to form the optical device. |
150 |
Continuous frames for glasses |
US09911040 |
2001-07-23 |
US06435680B2 |
2002-08-20 |
Salvatore Mocciaro |
This invention refers to a way of producing frames for glasses of different types but all with the characteristic of lacking in weldings and in the hinge that normally joints the frontal with the bars since such a purpose has been absolved by the elasticity of the material. During the same production process also the exhibitor for the point of sale will be realized, thereby reducing costs, times and wastes. Besides, with a couple of spectacle or sun lenses, even if expensive, it will be possible to preserve them, while the frame will be replaced by a different one compatible with the couple of lenses. Frontal, bars and nose pads, that is all the structure of the glasses, are made at the same time from one metallic plate. Through different techniques such as the laser cut, the electric erosion and above all the photo-chemical etching technique, the metallic plate is worked and subsequently is folded up in the suitable way to achieve the definitive shape. A part of the plate will generate the frames for glasses, and another part will be used for the samples of color, while the remaining part that contains the whole will be used like an exhibitor of the same glasses, once folded up in the correct way. Part of the bending is transmitted to the frames, that have the right thickness for the purpose, by the same lenses with negative chamfer to be inserted in the elastic joint with the suitable shape. The compactness of the frames and of the exhibitor, when not folded up, facilitates the delivery and the storage of their collection. Besides, for removing the problem of holding the folded up glasses, a tubular sheath of plastic transparent material, in which the glasses will be put in, will be employed. |
151 |
Foldable compact glasses |
US360745 |
1999-07-26 |
US6158860A |
2000-12-12 |
David Huang |
A pair of foldable compact glasses comprising two frames for retraining two lenses therein and each provided with a hinge device at the outer side thereof, two temples each pivoting to the hinge devices, and a bridge device connecting the two frames. A height difference is provided between the hinge devices provided at the outer sides of the two frames so as to prevent the temples from overlaying and interlacing each other while folding and in aid of increasing the lens area, and/or the distance between the bridge device and wearer's nose bridge is increased so as to increase wearer's comfort. The glasses can be subsequently received within a rigid container after folding. This invention future discloses resilient nose pad devices for use in a pair of glasses, which resilient nose pad devices are tightly pressed against each other when the foldable compact glasses are folded so as to reduce overall thickness of the folded glasses. |
152 |
Temple for eyewear having an integrally formed serpentine hinge |
US989019 |
1997-12-11 |
US6139143A |
2000-10-31 |
Henri Brune; Richard L. Brhel |
A hingeless temple for eyewear comprises a unitary length of flexible material such as a shape-memory metal or metal alloy which has a forward section, an elongated section and a flexible pivot section between the forward and elongated sections. The pivot section is characterized by three bends which form a generally serpentine configuration. In the unbiased position, the temple extends in the open position with respect to the eyewear front. Means are provided for selectively and releasably closing the temple in the folded position with respect to the eyewear front. When the closing means are released, the temple automatically pivots to the open position. The front end of the temple may be attached directly to the eyewear front, thereby negating the need for a separate hinge assembly. |
153 |
Foldable compact glasses having non-interfering temples in folding |
US5991 |
1998-01-12 |
US6017119A |
2000-01-25 |
David Huang |
A pair of foldable compact glasses comprising two frames for retraining two lenses therein and each provided with a hinge device at the outer side thereof, two temples each pivoting to the hinge devices, and a bridge device connecting the two frames. A height difference is provided between the hinge devices provided at the outer sides of the two frames so as to prevent the temples from overlaying and interlacing each other while folding and in aid of increasing the lens area, and/or the distance between the bridge device and wearer's nose bridge is increased so as to increase wearer's comfort. The glasses can be subsequently received within a rigid container after folding. This invention future discloses resilient nose pad devices for use in a pair of glasses, which resilient nose pad devices are tightly pressed against each other when the foldable compact glasses are folded so as to reduce overall thickness of the folded glasses. |
154 |
Magnetic removable display for eyeglasses |
US642467 |
1991-01-17 |
US5181051A |
1993-01-19 |
Daniel R. Townsend; William D. White |
A pair of specified metal glasses for displaying removable magnetic printed matter includes a frame for supporting the lens of the pair of glasses. The frame is of a predetermined thickness for displaying removable printed matter thereon. Temples are provided for extending from the frame for supporting the glasses relative to a wearer's ears. The temples are of a predetermined thickness for displaying removable printed matter thereon. A retaining member is provided for temporarily retaining printed matter relative to at least the frame or the temples for predominantly displaying the printed matter for viewing by others. The retaining member may include a plurality of grooves disposed within a thickness of the frame and temples for mating with corresponding projections extending from the removable printed matter. The retaining member may include a plurality of projections extending from the frame and temples for mating with corresponding grooves disposed within a thickness of the removable printed matter. The retaining member may be a specified metal wherein the removable printed matter is attracted to and temporarily retained on the frames and temples of the glasses. |
155 |
Temple adapter |
US82381 |
1987-08-06 |
US4801199A |
1989-01-31 |
Sal J. Penora |
A temple adapter for use with eye glass frames to facilitate the replacement of a damaged or broken temple on the eye glass frames. The adapter is a U-shaped member which is cemented in place on the frame and the replacement temple is soldered to that member. The U-shaped member is of metal construction, thick enough to provide adequate support for the temple and thin enough to permit it to be bent to conform to the shape of the frame where it is to be placed. |
156 |
3-D Glasses and method for producing same |
US458168 |
1983-01-14 |
US4508526A |
1985-04-02 |
Daniel P. Dutcher |
A plurality of 3-D glasses are produced by cutting a sheet of material to provide first and second parallel series of eyeglass cutouts therein, each of the series of eyeglass cutouts including first and second eye cutouts, first and second ear cutouts and nose cutouts arranged in respective columns. Continuous strips of red and blue film are placed along preselected columns of eye cutouts. In accordance with a first embodiment, the eyeglass cutouts are separated from one another to provide one ply 3-D glasses. In accordance with a second embodiment, the sheet of material is folded to produce a single series of two ply eyeglass cutouts. |
157 |
Spectacle frames |
US551550 |
1975-02-21 |
US4050785A |
1977-09-27 |
Bernard Auge |
Spectacle frames comprise substantially flat front part holding the lenses, hinges lying between the front and rear surfaces of the front part and connecting to thin flexible metal temples terminating in thickened ear pieces. Means are provided for holding the temples flat against the front part of the spectacles when they are in folded position. |
158 |
Eyeglass assembly |
US3620608D |
1970-04-06 |
US3620608A |
1971-11-16 |
DAVIS JEANNETTE |
An improved eyeglass assembly is provided in the form, for example, of a pair of spectacles having a resilient frame which may be composed of a light resilient plastic, and which includes side bows which are shaped and configured so that the assembly may be securely and firmly supported against the side of the head of the wearer and out of engagement with the bridge of the wearer''s nose. In one embodiment, the side bows are adjustable so as to fit different head sizes.
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159 |
Method and apparatus for applying temples to eyeglass frames |
US42482454 |
1954-04-22 |
US2759519A |
1956-08-21 |
WOLFF OTTO E |
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160 |
Sunglasses |
US61462145 |
1945-09-06 |
US2426266A |
1947-08-26 |
HAAS LOTTE W |
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