Patent ID: 6048062
Filing Date: 2000-04-11
Classification: G02C

Abstract:
A collapsible eyeglass system comprising:(a) a pair of pivotally coupled lenses, said lenses each having an outer end and an inner end, said lenses each having formed at said inner end thereof a pivotal portion, said pivotal portions being disposed in substantially planar contact one with the other in angularly displaceable manner about a first pivot axis extending in a lateral direction; and,(b) a pair of supporting leg members respectively coupled to said lenses, each said supporting leg member including pivotally coupled front and rear sections, said front section being pivotally coupled to said outer end of one said lens for displacement relative to said lens about a second pivot axis, said rear section being displaceable relative to said front section about a third pivot axis, at least one of said second and third axes extending in a direction transverse to said lateral direction.