Patent ID: 6659606
Filing Date: 2003-12-09
Classification: G02C,Y10T

Abstract:
An aligning apparatus for establishing alignment of an eyeglass hinge assembly located between a temple member having a first hinge element and a frame of a pair of eyeglasses, said frame having an attachment member with a second hinge element, said eyeglass hinge assembly including a fastener for pivotally connecting said first and second hinge elements and a hinge spring disposed between said temple member and said first hinge element to permit flexion of said temple member in relation to said frame, said alignment apparatus comprising:a clamp having opposing first and second clamp elements and a tightening mechanism having open and closed positions, said tightening mechanism secured to said second clamp element; said clamp being structured to secure said temple member between said first and second clamp elements when said tightening mechanism is closed; a rotating arm pivotally attached to said first clamp element by a fastener; an adjustable extending means disposed on said rotating arm; and said adjustable extending means being structured to deform said hinge spring to establish alignment of said eyeglass hinge assembly.