Patent ID: 6817069
Filing Date: 2004-11-16
Classification: A45F,G02C,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for connecting a strap to a pair of eyeglasses comprising:a first connection device comprising a loop; a first portion connected to the loop, the first portion having a first width; a second portion connected to the first portion, the second portion having a second width which is less than the first width, the second portion also having a hole; a first spring having a helical shape, the first spring having a first portion with a first diameter which is greater than the first width of the first portion of the first connection device, so that the first portion of the first connection device can fit inside the first portion of the first spring; and the first spring further having a second portion having a second diameter which is less than the first width of the first portion of the first connection device, so that the first portion of the first connection device cannot fit inside the second portion of the first spring; and wherein a first end of the strap can be inserted into the hole of the second portion of the first connection device to connect the strap to the first connection device; and wherein the loop of the first connection device is separate and distinct from the strap.