Patent ID: 6540349
Filing Date: 2003-04-01
Classification: G02C

Abstract:
Spectacles with two lenses fitted in bows, comprising:at least one resting surface arranged between the lenses, wherein the surface is adapted for the nose of a spectacles wearer; two supporting elements laterally arranged on the lenses, wherein the supporting elements comprise sides facing the head of the spectacles wearer and resting elements arranged on end areas of the sides facing the head of the spectacles wearer; and a hinge having a definitive axis, wherein said hinge is arranged between the lenses, whereby the spectacles can be placed in a non-use position in which the spectacles are folded, and the lenses are arranged substantially one above the other and can be placed in an unfolded position for wearing in which the supporting elements rest against the head of the wearer; a spring element arranged between the lenses in the area of the hinge, the spring element pressing the supporting elements against the temple region of the spectacles wearer in the area of the resting elements so that the spectacles are held on the head of the spectacles wearer; wherein each supporting element is rigidly connected to one of the bows such that the supporting elements form a fixed angle with the respective adjacent lens of between approximately 60Â° and 120Â°, wherein the length of the supporting elements is measured such that they do not project beyond the temples of the spectacles wearer, wherein the supporting elements are provided with the least possible elastic deformability, so that the elastic force resulting from the spring element is almost completely acting on the temples of the spectacles wearer, and wherein in the non-use position the lenses directly oppose each other.