Patent ID: 7645039
Filing Date: 2010-01-12
Classification: G02C

Abstract:
1. An eyewear having an interchangeable lens portion comprising: (a) a lens portion having an upper and a lower edge, and a left and a right lens region each having a distal end; (b) at least one protrusion disposed on each of said distal end of said lens regions; (c) a pair of connecting members, each having a proximate end and a distal end and a hollow receiving area therein beginning at said proximate end and running into said connecting member; (d) said distal end of said lens regions being shaped to fit within said proximate end of said connecting members wherein, said lens regions are releasably accepted and held within said hollow receiving area of said connecting members; and (e) wherein said connecting members are releasable from said lens portion by applying a torsional force on one of said connecting member and said lens portion.