Patent ID: 7878647
Filing Date: 2011-02-01
Classification: G02C

Abstract:
1. A temple for an eyeglasses frame having a support section configured to support a pair of optical lenses, the temple comprising: a receiver extending from a proximal end of the temple to a second end, the proximal end being configured to rotatably connect to the support section, the receiver defining a cavity extending from second end toward the proximal end of the temple; a pliable support member having a proximal portion within the cavity and a distal portion extending out and away from the second end of the receiver; and a flexible ear piece extending around the pliable support member and at least the second end of the receiver; wherein the flexible ear piece and the pliable support member form an integrated ear piece that is shapeable by a wearer; and wherein the receiver includes a mating portion that extends from the second end of the receiver toward the proximal end of the temple and the flexible ear piece extends around the mating portion, the mating portion includes one or more locking ribs that form one or more mechanical locks between the flexible ear piece and the receiver such that the flexible ear piece and the receiver are locked together.