Patent ID: 6533412
Filing Date: 2003-03-18
Classification: G02C

Abstract:
An interchangeable eyeglass lens system comprising:at least one interchangeable lens having an outer edge with a notch therein and an inner corner portion having a lens aperture therethrough; a frame having a center portion and two end portions, said center portion having a center aperture and including at least one pin on a front side of said frame for engaging with said lens aperture of said at least one lens, at least one end portion having a channel with a tang located therealong, said channel for receiving said outer edge of said at least one lens and said tang for engaging with said notch in said at least one lens when said at least one lens is mounted to said frame; and a locking mechanism hingedly connected to said center portion and having a locked position and an open position, said locked position for securing said at least one lens against said front side of said frame when said lens is mounted on said at least one pin, said open position allowing said at least one lens to be disengaged from said at least one pin for removal of said at least one lens.