| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 351140000 | Connectors | 82 |
| 20080266515 | Multifunctional glasses - The present invention relates to a pair of glasses, which includes a pair of frames, a pair of lenses, a nose bridge, and a pair of temples. Each frame has an upper convex rim and a lower convex rim at an external side. The upper convex rim has an upper aperture while the lower convex rim has a lower aperture. The lenses are fixed in the frames and the nose bridge is connected between the two frames. The frames, lenses, and nose bridge are integrally formed. Each temple has an upper bump and a lower bump at its front end. The upper bump has an upper pin for insertion into the upper aperture and the lower bump has a lower pin for insertion into the lower aperture. This design makes the assembly easy and does not require screws. With varied parts assembled in combination, the glasses can function in two different ways. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080266516 | Spectacles - Spectacles comprising spectacle mounts (a bridge piece ( | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090027616 | EYEWEAR HAVING INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES/TEMPLES - An eyewear is provided having an interchangeable lens or temple portion. The eyewear comprises an interchangeable lens portion comprising a lens portion having an upper and a lower edge, and a left and a right lens region extending sidewardly each having a distal end; a pair of connecting members, each having a proximate end and a distal end and a hollow receiving area therein beginning at said proximate end and running into said connecting member; said distal end of said lens regions being shaped to fit within said proximate end of said connecting members wherein, said lens regions are releasably accepted and held within said hollow receiving area of said connecting members; and wherein said connecting members are releasable from said lens portion by applying a torsional force on one of said connecting member and said lens portion. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090059160 | EYEGLASSES STRUCTURE - A pair of eyeglasses includes a frame, lenses embedded in the frame, two coupling pieces pivoted to two ends of the frame respectively, and two temples joined to the coupling pieces respectively; the coupling pieces are flexible and resilient; each of the coupling pieces has a holding hole on a rear end, and a detainment hole on a lateral side thereof, which communicates with the holding hole; each of the temples has a joining section, and an embedded protrusion on a lateral side of the joining section; the temples are each joined to the corresponding coupling piece with the joining section being received in the holding hole, and with the embedded protrusion being embedded in the detainment hole of the coupling piece; in use, the coupling pieces will be made to bend outwardly by the wearer's head, and make the temples pressed against the wearer's head owing to their resilience. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090115960 | LENS ATTACHMENT COMBINED WITH FORMATION OF FLEXIBLE EYEWEAR FRAME - The present invention provides a method and structural arrangement for permanently attaching lenses to eyewear having a relatively flexible frame body made of a relatively soft material. The attachment of the lenses to the frame structures of eyewear is achieved during the formation of the relatively flexible frame body. A variety of engaging structures between the lenses and the relatively flexible frame body can be formed together with the formation of the relatively flexible frame body during a molding procedure. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090122257 | Eyeglasses structure - The present invention relates to an eyeglasses structure having an eyeglass body and temples, wherein tenons are formed on both sides of said eyeglass body, each said tenon is provided with tenon feet on which engaging portions are provided on the end edges; a connection portion is provided on each temple, which is formed by the fitting of two opposite casings; retaining recesses with big arc edge variation corresponding to the shape of the engaging portions on the tenon feet being provided on the casings, a slot being formed after said retaining recesses provided on the casings are oppositely fitted together so as to correspondingly engage with said tenons. According to this structure, the slot having retaining recesses with bigger arc edge variation can be engaged with the tenons of the eyeglass body so as to form a stable combination. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090135370 | Magnetic locker for spectacle frame - A locker of a spectacle frame, adapted for connecting a first member and a second member of the spectacle frame, includes a receiving portion, an inserting portion and a locking mechanism. The receiving portion is adapted for providing at an end of the first member of the spectacle frame. The inserting portion, which is adapted for providing at an end of the second member of the spectacle frame, is arranged to be freely slide into the receiving portion. The locking mechanism includes a locking member movably disposed between the receiving portion and the inserting portion as a locking position to lock up the inserting portion from being detached from the receiving portion. The locking member is able to be driven from the locking position to an unlocking position that the inserting portion is able to be slid out of the receiving portion for separating the first and second members. The locker can be used in spectacle frame for exchanging and adjusting temples, end-pieces, hinges as well as the bridge. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090201459 | System for Pairing Spectacle Glasses without Strapping - The invention relates to the devoid of a strap spectacles comprising two spectacle glasses ( | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090251659 | Eyeglass frame - An eyeglass frame is formed so as to eliminate pain to a wearer when the frame nips the head of the wearer for a long period of usage. The eyeglass frame includes a front frame made of plastic or metal for holding lenses, a pair of elastic bodies, a first end of each elastic body is attached to either side of a rear face of the front frame and is bent inwardly at a central portion thereof, and a temple disposed at a second end of each elastic body. The temple has an end cover. One of the first end and the second end of the elastic body is connected to a hinge. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20100039609 | Eyeglass Assembly - An eyeglass assembly | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100073628 | Connectiong device for a rimless spectacle - A connection device has a lens and a connecting element. The lens has a non-circular connecting hole defined through the lens near a side of the lens and having a shape. The connecting element may be a temple or a nose bridge of a spectacle, is connected to the lens and has a plug. The plug is securely connected to and held in the connecting hole in the lens and has a non-circular cross section corresponding to the shape of the connecting hole. Accordingly, the plug is easily assembled with the connecting hole in the lens. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100110367 | SCREWLESS MOUNTING FOR EYEGLASSES - The combination of an eyeglass frame that has at least one temple having a hole for attachment of a lens, a lens having an opening and a mounting mechanism including an elongated rod having ribs distributed along its longitudinal axis and having a head on one end larger than the hole with its other end having a cross section enabling passing through said hole. The rod passes through the hole in the temple and the opening in the lens and projects therefrom. A locking bushing having a throughbore in which there is located at least one projecting prong for interacting with the ribs, is received on the end of the projected rod and pulled tight against the lens to securely hold the temple and lens together. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100188635 | Eyeglass Lens Connector, Eyeglasses with Interchangeable Lenses, and Lens-Forming Substrate - Eyeglass lens connector with single-operation interchangeable lenses. The configuration enables cutting lenses with the connector body alone mounted to the lens substrate, allowing eyeglasses to be assembled by utilizing the connector after the lens is cut on demand from a customer. The eyeglasses have a lens connector ( | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100225880 | FRAME LOCKING DEVICE FOR EYEGLASSES - The invention provides a frame locking device for eyeglasses, comprising a locking groove and two locking bumps. The locking groove is provided on an outer edge of a lens, and extends perpendicularly to a surface of the lens. The two locking bumps are provided on a side portion of a frame, apart from each other so as to lock the lens by fixing the outer edge of the lens. A part of the side portion of the frame disposed between the two locking bumps is fitted into the locking groove. Less than half of the side portion of the frame disposed between the two locking bumps may be fitted into the locking groove of the lens. The side portion of the frame disposed between the two locking bumps may comprise elastic parts so as to be pressed to be inserted into and plucked out of the locking groove. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100271586 | EYEGLASSES - There are provided eyeglasses in which an elastically deformable locking member comprising a pair of locking claws is projectingly provided in at least one location of an outer peripheral edge of a lens. An angle at which a centerline of one locking claw intersects with a centerline of the other locking claw is 10 to 120 degrees. The locking member is locked to at least either of a lens frame and a nose pad. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100290000 | Eyeglasses - 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 codition. 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. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110037940 | HOLDING STRUCTURES FOR SPECTACLE LENSES, SPECTACLES, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SPECTACLES - A circumferentially elongated flat recessed portion ( | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110211155 | COUPLING METHOD AND STRUCTURE FOR COUPLING UNIT OF RIMLESS EYEGLASSES - A coupling method and a structure for a coupling unit of rimless eyeglasses. The coupling method and the coupling structure can not only increase the coupling force of a coupling member but also prevent damage to or defects of the coupling unit, wherein the coupling member is coupled to end pieces and a bridge to be coupled with lenses of the rimless eyeglasses. The coupling structure includes fixing pieces extended and formed from respective nose poles or separately fabricated; a fixing unit configured to fix coupling members to the fixing pieces; and an assembly unit configured to connect the coupling members, coupled to the fixing pieces by means of the fixing unit, to endpieces or a bridge or both. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110216283 | CONNECTING AND EXCHANGE SYSTEM, PREFERABLY BETWEEN EYEGLASS TEMPLE PIECES AND EYEGLASS FRONT - A connection and changing system, primarily between the spectacle temple and spectacle front. The temple and front components of the frame can be joined and then separated again as often as required. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110279771 | EYEGLASSES WITH SNAP-FITTED LENSES - The present invention provides eyeglasses with snap-fitted lenses, in which a hook of a fastener is snap-fitted into a locking notch of a corresponding lens. Thus, the removal and insertion of the lenses can be easily carried out to facilitate the repair and exchange of the lenses. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110317123 | COUPLING STRUCTURE FOR EYEGLASSES - The coupling structure for a pair of eyeglasses includes a one-piece lens, a pair of connecting elements and a pair of temples. Each pair of fixing articles of the lens are inserted through each curved groove of each connecting element and respectively into the extension through holes in both distal ends of each curved groove, so as for each pair of fixing articles to respectively protrude outward both extension through holes, and each flange in each hollow is caught in each concave of each curved groove so as for each connecting element to be firmly coupled to each end of the lens. Each pair of fixing articles outward each pair of extension through holes are respectively inlaid in each pair of receiving rooms in both distal ends of each curved portion of each temple, and each curved portion is caught in each curved opening of each connecting element, so as for each temple to be pivotally coupled to each end of the lens as well as each connecting element. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20130083285 | EYEWEAR LENS ATTACHMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A goggle is disclosed having a frame with upper and lower frame portions with the upper frame portion being substantially more rigid than the lower frame portion. A fastener secures the upper perimeter of a lens to the upper frame portion. The lower portion includes slots receiving tabs extending from opposing sides of a notch in the lens for receiving the wearer's nose. The fastener includes an elongate member insertable within a slot formed in the lens and rotatable to a crosswise position hindering removal of the elongate member from the slot. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130135576 | Universal Props for Wearing Secondary Glasses over Primary Glasses - A prop system for a secondary pair of eyeglasses to be worn over and in front of a primary pair of eyeglasses having a prop portion of substantially rigid material, the prop portion having an inward edge and an outward edge; and an attachment portion disposed on the outward edge wherein the attachment portion is affixable to a secondary pair of eyeglasses thereby providing a prop extending essentially orthogonally and inwardly from the secondary eyeglasses, wherein the prop portion may engage one or more upper surfaces of a primary pair of eyeglasses to support the secondary eyeglasses when placed over the primary pair of eyeglasses in a manner that avoids creating a sensation to a wearer of wearing two pairs of eyeglasses. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130271722 | EYEWEAR FRAMES WITH MAGNETIC LENS ATTACHMENTS - The present invention illustrates various methods of attaching a pair of eyeglass lenses or a lens shield to an eyeglass frame using magnets or magnetically attractive material. The magnetic attachment methods are beneficial because they allow the user to have interchangeable lenses or shields for indoor and outdoor use, enhancing their visual acuity during work or play. The lenses may be tinted, prescription, protective eyewear, or plano. The magnetic lenses are convenient and user friendly, allowing intuitive, tool-less interchangeability with no need to twist or stress the frame. These methods of attachment require no specific instructions or tools when the user replaces lenses. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130278884 | SPECTACLES - Spectacles are described having a frame ( | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130335696 | ASSEMBLY OF OPTICAL LENS AND EYEGLASS FRAME - The assembly mainly includes a fastener mounting into and locked between a middle part of the eyeglass frame and a middle part of the optical lens, where the eyeglass frame and the optical lens mounted with each other. Moreover, a stopping plate is mounted into the eyeglass frame at the position corresponding to the fastener. By the stopping plate locked with the fastener, the fastener will not separate from the eyeglass frame. Therefore the connection between the eyeglass frame and the optical lens becomes more firmly and stably by the fastener. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140333889 | EYEGLASSES STRUCTURE - An eyeglasses is provided, in which two location holes are respectively provided symmetrically to the center of the frame thereof, and a pivot connecting slot is provided at the middle portion of the frame. Location through-holes corresponding to the location holes of the frame are provided respectively on lenses. A fastening member has a pivot connecting portion provided at the bottom end which corresponds to the pivot connecting slot and is fitted therein, and two location pins used to fit with the location holes of the frame and the location through-holes of the lenses. Without the use of any tool, the lenses can be located in place and combined firmly with the frame without coming off. Therefore, the assembly of lenses and the frame can be easily and quickly conducted so as to increase practical value in its overall implementation. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20150085244 | Earpiece-less Eyeglass Apparatus and Strap Attachment Mechanism - An earpiece-less eyeglass apparatus and retainer-strap attachment mechanism. First and second attachment mechanisms are mounted on each side of a lenticular frame. Each attachment mechanism includes a stemball assembly, a socket housing, and a spring. The stemball assembly includes a shaft, a narrow neck, and a ball. The socket housing includes a primary socket, a secondary socket, and a narrow slot joining the primary and secondary sockets. The spring is mounted within the primary socket and the slot, and is shaped to form a rounded portion within the primary socket and a narrow restriction portion within the slot for receiving, respectively, the ball and the neck of the stemball assembly. The narrow restriction portion locks the ball into the secondary socket without placing stress on the housing when the neck of the stemball assembly is slid through the slot, moving the ball into the secondary socket. | 03-26-2015 |
| 351141000 | With screw locking means | 2 |
| 20090073378 | DEVICE FOR FIXING MOUNT MEMBERS TO SPECTACLE LENSES, AND SPECTACLES, PARTICULARLY OF THE TYPE DEVOID OF LENS-HOLDING RIMS, INCLUDING SAID FIXING DEVICE - A device for spectacles, such as a lug for the articulation of a spectacle arm or a central nasal support bridge, to a lens, the lens has a pair of holes for the locking of the mount member, has a pair of bush members rigidly connected to each other and has respective axial holes, there being provided in the mount member a pair of pin-type appendages capable of being inserted into the respective holes subject to the introduction of these latter into the corresponding lens holes, such that each bush member is interposed between an inner surface of the lens hole and a corresponding outer surface of appendage. Each pin-type appendage has localized protuberances that deform the corresponding coupling surface. The fixing device has at least one relief protruding from the outer wall of each appendage and extending on a helical course in the axial direction of the appendage. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20120257160 | Rim-locker for spectacle frame - A rim locker for spectacle frame comprises a first portion and a second portion which are connected to two edges of lens rim in cut-off position respectively. The second portion has a screw hole for inserting a screw and the first portion is having thread to let the screw in for fastening the lens rim. The screw further has a stopping cap and the first portion further has a cylinder housing for hiding and moving the stopping cap, so that when the rim-locker is opening, the stopping cap will moving along the track of the housing, and stop at the end to prevent the screw slip off from the rim-locker and protect the screw threads not strip off easily. | 10-11-2012 |
| 351142000 | Strap type | 4 |
| 20110032472 | EYEGLASSES - The pair of eyeglasses includes at least a lens, at least a frame, at least a pair of catching elements and at least a pair of temples. The lens is provided with at least a pair of extension portions respectively disposed in the left and right opposite ends, and each extension portion is provided with at least a pair of fixing pillars. The frame is provided with at least an upper groove in the upper elongated rim, at least a lower groove in the nose portion and at least a pair of inlaid blocks respectively disposed on the left and right opposite ends, One end of each catching element is coupled to each extension portion of the lens for each pair of fixing pillars in each extension portion to be caught in, and an opposite end is connected with one end of each temple, so as for the assembly of the lens, frame and temples to be completed in a simpler and fast way. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110273661 | EYEGLASSES - The pair of eyeglasses includes at least a frame, at least a pair of catching elements and at least a pair of temples. The frame is provided with at least a pair of extension portions respectively disposed in the left and right opposite ends, and each extension portion is provided with at least a pair of fixing pillars. One end of each catching element is coupled to each extension portion of the lens for each pair of fixing pillars in each extension portion, and an opposite end thereof is connected with one end of each temple such that the lens, frame and temples to be assembled in a simpler and fast way. | 11-10-2011 |
| 351145000 | With cushion around lens screw or bolt | 1 |
| 351146000 | Sleeve or bushing | 1 |
| 20120127421 | EYEGLASS FRAME/ONE-PIECE LENS WITH A SOFT SLEEVING ELEMENT - The present invention provides an eyeglass frame/one-piece lens with a soft sleeving element. The soft sleeving element is provided with an elongated groove disposed inner the upper portion, and at least an inlaid flange is disposed in the elongated groove so as to form at least two spaced sections. At least a through hole and at least a curved slot are disposed in each side of the soft sleeving element, and a distal end is disposed at the bottom of each curved slot. The eyeglass frame/one-piece lens is provided with at least a pair of protrudent extensions at each side, at least a lower catching hollow is disposed at the bottom of each lower protrudent extension, and a catching concavity is formed on the upper rim of the eyeglass frame/one-piece lens. Each pair of protrudent extensions are inserted through the through hole and the curved slot, each distal end is caught and firmly secured in each lower catching hollow, and the inlaid flange is caught in the catching concavity. | 05-24-2012 |
| 351150000 | With resilient parts (e.g., resilient strap arms) | 1 |
| 20110292334 | ELASTIC CONSTRAINT SYSTEM FOR EYEGLASSES ASSEMBLY AND EYEGLASSES OBTAINED BY SUCH SYSTEM - An elastic constraint system for a pair of eyeglasses includes at least one inextensible flexible wire provided with two wire terminals to be engaged with two distinct portions of an eyeglasses front frame or temple bars, at least one of the wire terminals being provided with an elastic element mounted preloaded and acting in opposition to a tensioning of the inextensible flexible wire. | 12-01-2011 |
| 351153000 | With particular hinge | 48 |
| 20080204652 | Hinge for Spectacles - 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. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080266517 | Hinge for eyeglasses, particularly for articulation of the temple to the end piece - A hinge for eyeglasses, particularly for articulation of the temple to the end piece, which comprises a pivot connected to one of the parts that compose the hinge and is provided with a circumferential groove which has a substantially V-shaped profile and a beveled end for insertion in an open ring which is associated with another of the parts that compose the hinge and is deformable radially and elastically for mating with the pivot, engaging the groove thereof. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080266518 | Hinge for Glasses - A hinge for glasses includes a hinge part securely attached to a central part, a housing firmly connected to a glasses leg, and a spring-core device received in the housing. The spring-core device includes a core shaft with a securing means, a slide block and a coiled spring disposed around the core shaft, and a single-tooth core body rotatably connected to the hinge part. The single-tooth core body is firmly connected to the core shaft, and the slide block is positioned in the housing. The coiled spring is respectively resisted against the securing means and the slide block. When the glasses leg rotates outwards to a slight angle at a wearing position, the single-tooth core body is pulled outwards to thereby cause the slide block to position in the housing and cause the coiled spring to be compressed. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090086158 | Hinge for Glasses With Closing Block and Method to Obtain Said Hinge - A glasses hinge and method to obtain said hinge is disclosed, of the type comprising a male portion (M) and a female portion (F), mutually connected by a small articulated pin (P), equipped with coupling surfaces, apt to define blocking positions while opening and closing, which are radial and, at least on one of the two portions, are obtained by removing material through mechanical machining. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090279047 | EYE GEAR HAVING QUICK-RELEASE FRAME COUPLING BLOCKS - An eye gear includes a lens frame, a support unit having a pair of frame coupling blocks, and a pair of coupling units, each connecting pivotally one end of a respective one of the frame coupling blocks to a corresponding one of two ends of the lens frame and including a first pivot coupling component provided on one of the lens frame and the respective one of the frame coupling blocks, and a second pivot coupling component provided on the other of the lens frame and the respective one of the frame coupling blocks. The first pivot coupling component includes a pin portion. The second pivot coupling component includes a limiting portion that defines a pin receiving space to receive removably and pivotally the pin portion. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090284710 | Elastic miniaturized hinge for a flexible temple element with a box provided with at least a guiding zone for the connection of the articulation to a seat joined to the front of the glasses - The present invention is an elastic miniaturized hinge for flexible temple elements or “flex temples” with a box provided with at least a guiding zone for the connection of the articulation to a seat joined to the front of the glasses. The hinge includes a box, along the temple or lug of the glasses, and a housing along the box containing the articulation trolley. The articulation trolley includes at least one spring, contained inside the box, while the portion that includes the articulation exits from the front end of the box. Peripherally with respect to the opening at the front end of the box, at least one guiding zone is obtained, including a cheek of a protrusion longitudinally projected. The cheek is parallel and orientated toward at least one of two lateral faces of the articulation. Furthermore, the protrusion is provided with a guiding seat with an opening. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090284711 | ELASTIC MINIATURIZED HINGE FOR A FLEXIBLE TEMPLE ELEMENT WITH AN ARTICULATION TROLLEY PROVIDED WITH AT LEAST A HOUSING SEAT FOR THE SPRING AND A GUIDING ZONE FOR THE CONNECTION OF THE ARTICULATION TROLLEY TO A SEAT JOINED TO THE FRONT OF GLASSES - The present invention is an elastic miniaturized hinge for flex temples with an articulation trolley provided at least with a seat for the housing of the spring. A box is placed along the temple of the glasses. A housing along the box contains an articulation trolley. The articulation trolley includes at least one spring and is contained inside of the box, while the portion that includes the articulation exits from the front end of the box. The tie-rod body of the articulation is provided with a base, being provided with at least one seat that houses the rear end of the corresponding spring. Peripherally with respect to the opening of the housing, at least one guiding zone is obtained. Furthermore, the protrusion is provided with a guiding seat with an opening along the front profile and longitudinally projected with respect to the sliding longitudinal axis of the articulation trolley. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090303431 | RESILIENT HINGE FOR EYEGLASSES - The present invention relates to a hinge assembly for use with eyeglasses. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a hinge assembly to attach a temple to a main frame of a pair of eyeglasses. The hinge assembly of this embodiment may include a pair of hinge members (formed as a ball and socket) rotationally attached to one another and each resiliently attached (e.g., using a spring) to a respective one of the temple and the main frame of the pair of eyeglasses. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090316108 | EYEGLASS WITH ELASTIC ELEMENT - An eyeglass with an elastic element and an assembly method thereof are disclosed. The eyeglass with an elastic element include a lens frame set with at least one lens, a pair of temples pivotally connected to two opposite ends of the lens frame, respectively, and at least one elastic element provided at a pivotally connected portion of the lens frame and the temples. The eyeglass is characterized in that the elastic element is formed of a high polymer material so as to provide a restoring force when the temples are biased outwards. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100091237 | HIGH-AMPLITUDE ELASTIC HINGE ELEMENT FOR EYEGLASS FRAME - An elastic hinge member ( | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100128218 | Spring hinge between a bow cheek and a bow of a pair of spectacles - A spring hinge between a bow cheek and a bow of a pair of spectacles is described, having two hinge parts ( | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100128219 | Spring hinge between a bow and a bow cheek of a pair of spectacles - A spring hinge between a bow cheek and a bow of a pair of spectacles is described, having two hinge parts ( | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100321629 | GLASSES HINGE STRUCTURE - A glasses hinge structure includes a pivot and a pivot seat. The pivot seat and the pivot are integrally formed with a corner panel of a glasses frame and a glasses foot, respectively. The pivot has a vertical portion in a cylinder shape and a horizontal connecting portion. The vertical portion has a middle section connected with a front end of the horizontal connecting portion. The horizontal connecting portion has a rear end connected to the glasses foot. The pivot seat has a vertical trough and a recess. The vertical trough is adapted for insertion of the vertical portion of the pivot. The recess is interconnected with a middle section of the vertical trough to accommodate the horizontal connecting portion when the glasses foot is extended. The vertical trough has a C-shaped cross-section which has an opening. The opening is less than a diameter of the vertical portion and greater than a width of the horizontal connecting portion. One end of the vertical trough is formed with a notch for the vertical portion to be inserted therefrom. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110032473 | STABLE-POSITION SPECTACLE HINGE - A spectacle hinge is disclosed of the type including a male component and a female component, mutually coupled according to a hinge axis, as well as an elastic element fastened to the female component and elastically compressed against an eyelet of the male component, the eyelet having abutting sectors parallel to the hinge axis against which the elastic element is intended to arrange itself elastically. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110051075 | LEAF SPRING HINGES FOR EYEGLASSES - A leaf spring hinge comprising a leaf spring member that is integrally formed with or fixedly connected to a lug or a temple is provided. The leaf spring member is provided at least with a leaf spring suspended and bent from a base. The leaf spring is bent in the form of an R-letter or U-letter. The leaf spring hinge has simple structure and reliable resilience, and is solid, durable and easy to manufacture. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110096288 | PINLESS HINGE FOR EYEWEAR - Eyewear comprising a lens frame, at least one temple or ear piece, and at least one hinge. The hinge may be a substantially C-shaped wire with two end portions inserted through axially aligned pairs of holes formed into the lens frame and the temple. Alternatively, the hinge may be omitted and a hinge faceplate having a vertical rod portion integrally formed thereto may be coupled with the lens frame and the temple. Specifically, the temple may have a protrusion mating with a depression formed into the lens frame and the temple may have a depression formed therein mating with a rod end of the vertical rod portion, such that a portion of the temple is sandwiched between and rotatable relative to the vertical rod portion of the hinge faceplate and the lens frame. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110164216 | RESILIENT HINGE FOR EYEGLASSES - The present invention relates to a hinge assembly for use with eyeglasses. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a hinge assembly to attach a temple to a main frame of a pair of eyeglasses. The hinge assembly of this embodiment may include a pair of hinge members (formed as a ball and socket) rotationally attached to one another and each resiliently attached (e.g., using a spring) to a respective one of the temple and the main frame of the pair of eyeglasses. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110181830 | EYEGLASS FRAME - An eyeglass frame includes a front portion, a hinge provided on each of both ends of the front portion, and a temple connected to the front portion via the hinge. The hinge has a hinge piece, the temple has a metal connection part integrally formed with the hinge piece, and the connection part has a partially reduced section to form an elastic portion. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110304814 | DOUBLE-PRONGED FLEX HINGE MECHANISM FOR EYEGLASSES TEMPLE ARMS - The present invention enclosure a double-pronged flex hinge mechanism for eyeglasses frames, provide a safe, reliable, and easy to produce double-pronged flex hinge mechanism for eyeglasses temple arms. A double-pronged flex hinge mechanism comprising a temple arm, provided with a flat spring at one end. The end of said flat spring has a notch, which hooks onto the axle in the connecting members. The other end of said connecting member is attached to the end piece of the front frame of the eyeglasses. The present invention is very convenient in the assembly, high efficiency, reliable and durable. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120069294 | IMAGE VIEWING GLASSES - A glasses-type shutter holder may include left and right temple parts connected respectively to left and right frame end parts of frame. The left and right temple parts may be foldable respectively with respect to the left and right frame end parts in accordance with movement, for each frame end part and temple part pair, of a contact position at which a movement part provided with one of the temple part and the frame end part of the pair is in contact with a contact part of the other of the temple part and the frame end part of the pair. For each of the pairs, the contact part is in contact with the movement part when the temple part is unfolded to a maximum degree, and a maximum degree of opening of the temple part is varied in accordance with the movement of the movable part. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120147318 | SPECTACLES, DEVICE HAVING A SPECTACLES ELEMENT AND A HINGE PART, AND METHOD FOR FASTENING A HINGE PART TO A SPECTACLES ELEMENT - Spectacles have a middle part and at least one earpiece, such that the at least one earpiece is pivotably connected to the middle part by a hinge. The hinge includes two hinge parts, a first of which is arranged on the at least one earpiece and a second of which is arranged on the middle part. At least one of the hinge parts is attached to the middle part or to the earpiece by laser welding. On at least one longitudinal edge of the hinge part, a continuous weld produced by conduction welding is formed. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120218507 | EYEWEAR WITH RIGID LENS SUPPORT - Eyewear is provided having a frame that can releasably engage a lens. The frame can have an engagement mechanism that includes an active restraint member and a passive restraint member. The active restraint member can have a first component and a second component that are operatively coupled together such that the first and second components rotate together between open and closed positions. The second component can also be configured to slide relative to the first component to engage a portion the frame when the first and second components are in the closed position to maintain the lens fitted against the frame. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120236253 | Frame hinge and side arm, eyeglass frame with multiple wearer connections and improved spectacle kit - A spectacle kit is disclosed having a protective mask insert and detachable means for attaching a spectacle frame to the protective mask insert, by snapping the receiver onto an insert clip. Notch attachments connect a holding strap at each horizontal end of the spectacle frame so that the spectacle kit can be worn around the wearer's head external from the protective mask. Each front piece end also has a hinge and side arm combination, each hinge having a back wall, top region, bottom region and connector pin between that forms an arcuate-shaped gap between each back wall and connector pin. Each side arm for that hinge comprises an elongate side that terminates in a region fitting over the wearer's ear; and an arcuate region for fitting into the gap between the hinge back wall and connector pin when: (i) positioned at an angle between about 20 and 75 degrees relative to the main frame body; (ii) slid into the gap; and (iii) rotated about the connector pin away from the main frame. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120307197 | EYEGLASS JOINT AND EYEGLASS FRAME - The invention relates to an eyeglass hinge, composed of two hinge parts and at least one clamp connection. Further, the invention relates to an eyeglass frame, composed of two eyeglass hinges according to the invention, two eyeglass earpieces and one lens mounting rim. The eyeglass hinge ( | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120307198 | RESILIENT HINGE FOR EYEGLASSES - The present invention relates to a hinge assembly for use with eyeglasses. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a hinge assembly to attach a temple to a main frame of a pair of eyeglasses. The hinge assembly of this embodiment may include a pair of hinge members (formed as a ball and socket) rotationally attached to one another and each resiliently attached (e.g., using a spring) to a respective one of the temple and the main frame of the pair of eyeglasses. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20130033675 | EYEGLASS FRAME, AN EYEGLASS HINGE, AND A METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A HINGE FOR AN EYEGLASS FRAME - An eyeglass frame is provided that includes a lens retaining part having an end piece, a temple piece, and a hinge connecting the end piece and the temple piece. The hinge includes a substantially cylindrical element having a slot, and a projection coupled to the temple piece and adapted to be received in the slot of the substantially cylindrical element. The hinge further includes a substantially cylindrical support member coupled to the end piece and adapted to accept the substantially cylindrical element and including retaining means adapted to maintain the projection in the slot of the substantially cylindrical element. A hinge for an eyeglass frame is provided. A method of assembling a hinge for an eyeglass frame is provided. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130114039 | MAGNETIC HINGE - A magnetic hinge ( | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130141689 | RELEASABLE EARSTEM MOUNTING MECHANISM FOR EYEWEAR - Eyewear can be provided which includes a frame and at least one earstem that can be removably coupled to the frame. The frame and/or the earstem can include a retention assembly and/or an engagement structure. For example, the earstem can include at least one prong extending from an anterior end thereof and a latch component that can collectively engage an engagement structure of the frame. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130169923 | Eyeglass System - 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. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130201438 | MINIATURIZED ELASTIC HINGE, IN PARTICULAR FOR EYEGLASSES - An elastic miniaturized hinge used in eyeglasses. A first element fixed to the front portion of eyeglasses, and a second element fixed to a temple of the eyeglasses, said first and second elements are rotatably fixed to each other by means of a shaft. A first end portion of the shaft rotatingly fixed to the first element, a portion of the shaft adjacent to the first end portion housed in a through hole made in the second element. A second portion of the shaft is housed in the internal space of a helical elastic and fixed to the shaft, so that the rotation of the shaft and therefore of the second element with respect to the first element is counteracted by the action of the helical elastic. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130300998 | GLASSES - The present application provides glasses including a frame, temple bars and hinges connecting the temple bars with the frame. One end of each of the hinges is provided with a snap-in spring bow and the other end thereof is provided with a connecting hole hinged to the frame. Accordingly, each of the temple bars is provided with a snap groove cooperated with the snap-in spring bow of the hinge. When mounting the hinge, it only needs to insert the hinge into the temple bar such that the snap-in spring bow of the hinge is cooperated with the snap groove of the temple bar. Thus, in the glasses according to the present application, the hinge and the temple bar may be connected by a snap-fit connection instead of a soldering process or a screw connection, the connecting process is simple since neither a soldering process nor an additional screw is required. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130314661 | Hinge Structure for Glasses - A hinge structure for interconnecting the temples of glasses or spectacles to the frame thereof is disclosed. The hinge structure is made of resilient polymeric material such as elastomeric material. The hinge structure also defines a generally smooth inner surface and a generally corrugated or bellows-shaped outer surface. The elastically compressible alternating ridges and furrows of the corrugation bias the temples of the glasses toward each other, thereby securing the temples to the head of the wearer. Still, at least one of the furrows is further provided with an enlarged groove at the bottom thereof to reduce the tension of the temples on the head of the wearer. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20130329182 | INTERLOCKING TEMPLE CONNECTORS FOR EYEWEAR AND ASSOCIATED EYEWEAR APPARATUSES - A specialized eyewear hinge and attachment device for creating a tool-less eyewear arm changeout system and creating the possibility of turning sunglasses into goggles quickly and easily. The specialized hinge and mating system for eyewear allows for rapid changes of either eyewear stems, the conversion of an eyeglass into a goggle, and/or allows the improved living hinge system to apply an inward pressure which allows for a more secure eyewear fit. The specialized mating system of the hinge to the frame utilizes a pliable hinge material with female apertures to mate with a rigid male protrusion portion on the eyewear frame and stems. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140016082 | REDUCED PROFILE GLASSES - A pair of reduced profile glasses that pivotally hinge into a stowable position. The glasses do not fold, thereby eliminating doubling the thickness of the glasses, and increasing the required space for stowing. Rather, the glasses compress into a flattened, reduced profile position. A pair of lenses and a pair of frames join at either one or two bilateral locking hinge(s). The locking hinge may pivot at a range of 30 to 40 degrees that is efficacious for preventing the glasses from completely folding. The locking hinge compact into the reduced profile by bending inwardly and abutting against a pair of retracted support arms. The locking hinge includes at least one extending ledges/pins and at least one slits/holes for receiving the ledges/pins. Each ledge/pin engages a slit/hole to lock the glasses into the reduced profile position, or a different slit/hole to lock the glasses into an extended wearable position. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140022503 | EYEGLASS FRAME HAVING FLEXIBLE PIVOT HINGE - An eyeglass frame having flexible pivot hinge enabling approximately | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140055739 | HIDDEN FLEX WITH AN OPEN END - The most practical production of this innovation is shown in pictures | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140063442 | Eyewear Frame - An eyewear utilizing a screw-less hinge to connect the temple to the frame. The frames terminate laterally at an open, curved rung configured to receive a cylinder. This cylinder is fixed to the temple. Due to the configuration of the curved rung, the cylinder can he inserted into the curved rung in a rotatable or pivotable fashion. The cylinder receiving the curved rung holds the frame together and keeps eye wires from opening, thus keeping lenses from falling out of the eyewear. A wedge tool can be used to displace the curved rung from the cylinder to easily remove the temple from the frame. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140098337 | Eyeglasses - A pair of eyeglasses includes a frame, two lenses, two temples, two push devices and two fixing elements. The frame has two lens-holding portions, to which the lens are respectively disposed. The temples are respectively connected with two sides of the frame. Each of the push devices is connected to the frame and the corresponding temple, and has a track at an end thereof. The fixing elements are respectively disposed at the tracks, and each of the fixing elements connects the frame, the corresponding temple and push device. Each of the push devices moves relative to the frame through the track thereof By the deposition of the push devices, the lenses can be easily fixed to the frame and unloaded from the frame, thereby improving the usability and extending the lifespan of the product. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140111762 | Eyeglass Frame Securement Apparatus - The present invention provides an eyeglass frame securement apparatus comprising an eyeglass frame with upper and lower frames for eyeglasses to be mounted thereon, two outer sides of said upper and lower frames attached to eyeglass temples, a protection strip frame locked into inner circumference of said eyeglass frame; protruding pins extending forward and rearward from a center of the lower frame pivotally attached to the upper frame; a rib extending from outer sides of the upper frame and inserted into grooves to restrict the eyeglasses; protrusions on upper end of supporting shaft of the eyeglass temples inserted into the spaces on the outer side of said lower fame. Therefore, once the upper frame is completely assembled, said eyeglass temples can be outwardly bent to allow said protrusions on the upper end thereof to extend outward from the horizontal hole of the upper frame to restrict said eyeglass temples directionally. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140125943 | EYEGLASSES - 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. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140300855 | Eyewear Frame - An eyewear utilizing a screw-less hinge to connect the temple to the frame. The frames terminate laterally at an open, curved rung configured to receive a cylinder. This cylinder is fixed to the temple. Due to the configuration of the curved rung, the cylinder can be inserted into the curved rung in a rotatable or pivotable fashion. The cylinder receiving the curved rung holds the frame together and keeps eye wires from opening, thus keeping lenses from falling out of the eyewear. A wedge tool can be used to displace the curved rung from the cylinder to easily remove the temple from the frame. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20150009471 | RESILIENT HINGE FOR SPECTACLES - A resilient hinge device for connecting each of the arms to a front frame of spectacles in an articulated way, includes a tie bar having an axial extremity articulated with the arm and a resilient member including a substantially U-shaped sheet metal body, the resilient member being fitted onto the tie bar in such a way as to remain placed between the front frame and the arm to resiliently stress the arm towards preselected angular positions with respect to the front frame when the arm is rotated, these angular positions including a position in which the arm is open, suitable for wearing of the spectacles, and a closed position of the arm folded back against the front frame, and to return the arm to the open position when rotated beyond that position when opened too far with respect to the frame. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150049299 | TELESCOPIC HINGE FOR SPECTACLES FRAME - The telescopic hinge ( | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150070648 | SCREW-LESS JOINT STRUCTURE FOR EYEGLASS FRAMES AND TEMPLES - The present disclosure provides a joint structure for eyeglass frames and temples. An eyeglass frame and two temples are connected by the joint structure, which has two bases and a bidirectional screw rod. Since the assembly of the bases and the bidirectional screw rod is simple and quick, labor and cost of assembly is saved and the joint structure is an innovative eyeglass structure. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150323809 | SPECTACLE FRAME - A spectacle frame including a frame body and a pair of spectacle legs, in which the spectacle frame further comprises a first assembling hole disposed on each pile head of the end of the spectacle frame; a first fixing hole disposed on each pile head of the end of the spectacle frame which is cross-configuration with the first assembling hole; a first fixing member disposed in the first fixing hole; a second fixing hole located at each pile head of the end of the spectacle frame; and a second fixing member disposed in the second fixing hole for locking the first fixing member and securing the two parts of the end of the spectacle frame together. The spectacle frame can be easy to assemble and be used conveniently. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20160103334 | STRUCTURE OF EYEGLASSES - An eyeglasses structure includes a frame, temples, metal bars that are curved and have two ends each forming a single-loop hook, rivets, and curved grooves. The temples each have a surface forming a curved groove receiving the single-loop hook therein so that the metal bar is curved toward the frame to allow the single-loop hook of the metal bar to connect to a side edge portion of the frame. The side edge portion of the frame is provided with a box having a channel formed therein to receive the single-loop hook to fit therein and includes a box base and a box cover that are formed with multiple the rivet holes, so that with the single-loop hooks of the metal bars being disposed in the channels and covered by the box covers, rivets are individually put through the rivet holes for riveting and fixing. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160116761 | EYEGLASSES FRAME - The present invention relates to a frame for spectacles | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160124244 | HINGE WITH CIRCULAR CAM EYELETS, FOR THE ELASTIC ARTICULATED JOINING OF THE TEMPLES TO THE FRONT OF AN EYEGLASS FRAME - A hinge for the articulated joining of eyeglass frame temples to their respective end pieces of the front of the frame, without requiring welding of eyelets or of other joining parts to the end pieces of the front and temple. The hinge is constituted by a pair of independent outer eyelets engaged with two tines provided at the hingeing end of the temple, and by a middle eyelet ( | 05-05-2016 |
