Patent ID: 6890073
Filing Date: 2005-05-10
Classification: G02C

Abstract:
1. An eyewear frame assembly, comprising: a frame having an aperture for receiving a lens, said frame having a split to expand upper and lower portions of said frame to insert or remove the lens from said aperture; first and second projections extending outwardly from said upper and lower frame portions, respectively, said first and second projections have first and second tapered portions, respectively; a sleeve for receiving said first and second projections, said sleeve having first and second inwardly extending and tapered tabs adapted to receive said first and second tapered portions to secure said first and second projections within said sleeve, said upper and lower portions of said frame being prevented from expanding when said first and second projections are received within said sleeve; and first and second openings in said sleeve for depressing and removing said first and second projections from said sleeve.