Patent ID: 8827443
Filing Date: 2014-09-09
Classification: G02C

Abstract:
1. Eyewear comprising: side frame members configured to engage a wearer's head, said side frame members engaging the wearer's head such that they pass between the wearer's ears and head; a lens assembly attached to each of the side frame members, said lens assemblies each having a central portion configured to be releasably connected with the opposing lens assembly to form a nose bridge; at least one retraction mechanism coupling at least one of the lens assemblies to a corresponding side frame member and being integrated into said corresponding side frame member, said at least one retraction mechanism enabling the attached lens assembly to be slidably retracted along an exterior surface of the corresponding side frame member from an in use position to a stowed position on the side of the wearer's head when separated at the releasable connection forming the nose bridge.