Patent ID: 7347545
Filing Date: 2008-03-25
Classification: G02C

Abstract:
1. An eyeglass for minimizing component weight without reducing the overall structural integrity of the eyeglass, the eyeglass comprising: a unitary lens having an upper edge and a lower edge, the upper edge having lateral connectors formed at opposing ends thereof, the lower edge having a nosepiece opening formed therein; a frame having opposing terminals and an upper groove extending at least partially along the frame, the upper groove being sized and configured to receive the upper edge of the lens with the lateral connectors of the lens being receivable into the opposing terminals of the frame, the upper groove having a cross-sectional area defined by a depth and width of the upper groove, the frame further having a post extending downwardly from a central portion of the frame; and a nosepiece having a bridge and a mounting component extending upwardly from the bridge, the nosepiece having a lower groove extending at least partially across the bridge, the lower groove being sized and configured with the lower edge of the lens being receivable therein, the mounting component being attachable to the post for attaching the nosepiece to the frame; wherein cooperative engagement of the frame to the nosepiece is operative to retain the lens therebetween for minimizing the cross-section of the upper groove without compromising overall lens retention and the overall structural integrity of the eyeglass.