Patent ID: 6231178
Filing Date: 2001-05-15
Classification: G02C

Abstract:
A protective sunglasses system having removable prescription capable lenses comprising:a pair of ultraviolet blocking lens;a frame having a front, a pair of lens retainer portions in said front, a first side portion extending rearwardly from a first one of said lens retainer portions, a second side portion extending rearwardly from a second one of said lens retainer portions, a first ear piece connected to said first side portion, and a second ear piece connected to said second side portion, each of said ear pieces and each of said side portions having a length, the length of each of said side portions being substantially equal to the length of each of said ear pieces;a pair of light blocking members one of which is removably retained in said first side portion and the other of which is removably retained in said second side portion, each of said pair of light blocking members extending an entire distance of each of said side portions for maximizing the peripheral area viewable through said side portions for maximizing light blocking capabilities from the sides;a shield member attached along a top of said frame and extending rearwardly so as to block light from getting into a user's eyes between a user's head and said top of said frame, each of said pair of light blocking members being removable from said frame without removing said shield member and said shield member being removable without removing said light blocking members; anda padded nose bridge member removably secured to said frame between said lens retainer portions.