Patent ID: 6568806
Filing Date: 2003-05-27
Classification: G02C

Abstract:
A spectacle apparatus having a replaceable nose pad comprising:(a) a spectacle frame having a bridge portion, said bridge portion defining a pair of rack members extending in spaced manner one from the other, said bridge portion having a rabbet opening formed therein above said rack members; and, (b) a nose pad detachably coupled to said bridge portion of said spectacle frame, said nose pad being integrally formed of a resilient material; said nose pad including a pair of row elements each receiving at least a portion of one said rack member in substantially conformed manner, each said row element having formed therein at least one fastening hole; said nose pad further including at least one projecting element formed to extend transversely therefrom, said projecting element having a barb configuration for retentively engaging said bridge portion.