Patent ID: 6276796
Filing Date: 2001-08-21
Classification: G02C

Abstract:
An eyeglass frame comprising a frame front with front end pieces for the attachment of temple bars and with a pair of strap members, each strap member providing a loop adapted for peripheral engagement around a respective glass and closure means for interconnecting respective opposing strap member ends in generally abutting relationship in order to close said loop, at least one of said strap members comprising a resilient member adapted for resiliently tensioning said one strap member around the glass, the closure means of said one strap member comprising a first and a second opposing hook member, formed integrally with said respective strap member adjacent respective opposing strap member ends, said second hook member being situated adjacent a respective front end piece, said closure means being adapted for allowing release of the engagement by displacement of said first hook member, against a bias by said resilient member, in a direction substantially along the plane of the glass and away from the edge of the glass, while restraining said second hook member in a stationary position relative to the glass.