Patent ID: 9134544
Filing Date: 2015-09-15
Classification: G02C

Abstract:
1. A frame for eyeglasses comprising: a front frame portion adapted to support lenses; and first and second side portions extending from opposing sides of the front frame portion and configured to end at a user's temples so as to be supported by the user's temples when worn, without being supported by the user's ears, wherein the first side portion is integrally formed with the front frame portion and is hinged relative to the front frame portion by a first living hinge, and the second side portion is integrally formed with the front frame portion and is hinged relative to the front frame portion by a second living hinge, and wherein each of the first and second living hinges include one or more openings therein for increasing flexibility of the first and second living hinges and each of the first and second side portions include at least one stiffening member for reducing flexibility of the first and second side portions wherein the thickness of the first and second living hinges is substantially the same thickness of the first and second side portions, not including the stiffening members provided on the first and second side portions.