Patent ID: 6257718
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: G02C

Abstract:
A pair of clip-on type sunglasses adapted to be mounted on a pair of eyeglasses having first and second eyeglass lenses that are supported in a side-by-side relationship by a support means including a bridge element, said pair of sunglasses comprising:a first lens assembly including a first sunglass tens, said first lens assembly having an upper edge, a lower edge, and a rear surface;a second lens assembly including a second sunglass lens, said second lens assembly having an upper edge, a lower edge, and a rear surface;a bridge member joining said first and second lens assemblies forming a unitary structure, said bridge member being constructed and arranged to extend between said first and second lens assemblies, located below a plane containing said upper edges of said first and second lens assemblies, wherein said bridge member comprises a monolithic element defining a main portion, said main portion further having a central portion which is oriented downward with respect to said main portion and angle inward with respect to said first and second lens assemblies, said main portion being able to accommodate said bridge element;a first mounting clip secured to said first lens assembly at said lower edge of said first lens assembly; anda second mounting clip secured to said second lens assembly at said lower edge of said second lens assembly.