Patent ID: 8622541
Filing Date: 2014-01-07
Classification: G02C

Abstract:
1. A temple arm for an eyeglass frame, the temple arm comprising (1) a side member, (2) an auxiliary member which comprises a straight section, (3) a return member which (i) comprises an attachment portion including an orifice for fitting to an engaging portion of a lens, and (ii) is generally at right angles to the auxiliary member, and (4) a curved section which joins the auxiliary member and a foremost section of the side member so that the straight section of the auxiliary member and the foremost section of the side member are substantially at right angles to each other, the curved section and the auxiliary member being monolithic; the auxiliary member (i) being connected to the side member and to the front of the return member, (ii) having a length, viewed from the front, of at least 0.2 inch and at most 0.7 inch, (iii) having a length, viewed from above, of at least 0.2 inch and at most 0.7 inch, and (iv) providing a front surface of the temple arm; and the side member and the return member extending backwards from the auxiliary member.