Abstract:
Various embodiments are directed to eyewear that can be stylized by changing temples, brow bar and decorative beading on the temples. The eyewear comprises a frame having a first end, a second end, a top surface, a front surface and a rear surface. A first temple post is pivotally coupled to the frame first end. A first temple comprises a first cavity formed at a first end that is configured to releasably receive the first temple post so that the first temple is coupled to the first frame end. At least one brow bar is releasably attached to at least a portion of the frame top surface, the frame front surface and the frame back surface, and at least one decorative temple portion having a hole formed there through is configured to be removably received on the first temple post intermediate the frame and the first temple.

Description:
BACKGROUND 
       [0001]    Users choose eyewear frames to match their personality and style. However, the style of any one particular eyewear is fixed and cannot generally be changed to match the day-to-day style and personality changes of the user. Various embodiments of the present eyewear recognize and address the foregoing considerations, and others, of prior art eyewear. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0002]    Eyewear, in various embodiments, is configured to support one or more lenses. The eyewear comprises a frame having a first end, a second end, a top surface, a front surface and a rear surface. A first temple post is pivotally coupled to the frame first end and a second temple post is pivotally coupled to the frame second end. A first temple comprises a first cavity formed at a first end that is configured to releasably receive the first temple post so that the first temple is coupled to the first temple post until a sufficient axial force is exerted on the temple. Furthermore, a second temple comprising a second cavity formed at a first end, the second cavity being configured to releasably receive the second temple post so that the second temple is coupled to the second temple post until a sufficient axial force is exerted on the temple. 
         [0003]    In various embodiments, the first temple is releasably coupled to the first temple post and the second temple is releasably attached to the second temple post by a connection selected from a group consisting of a friction fit, a spring loaded ball and catch, by a spring loaded pin and catch, and by a spring tab and catch. In some of these embodiments, the friction fit is formed by a raised detent formed on one of the first temple post and the first temple and a catch formed on the other of the first temple post and the first temple. 
         [0004]    In various embodiments, the first temple further comprises a first opening formed in a side of the first temple such that the first opening opens into the first cavity and is configured to receive a portion of the first temple post therein. In various embodiments, the first temple post further comprises an elongated body having at least one flange that extends substantially perpendicular from the surface of the elongated body. In some of these embodiments, the at least one flange is at least partially received in the first temple first opening. 
         [0005]    In certain embodiments, the eyewear further comprises at least one brow bar that is releasably attached to at least a portion of the frame top surface, the frame front surface and the frame back surface. In some embodiments, the at least one brow bar extends from the frame first end to the frame second end. In various embodiments, the at least one brow bar defines a cavity therein that is configured to releasably receive at least the top surface of the frame therein. In certain embodiments, one of the frame front surface and a wall of the at least one brow bar cavity has at least one raised detent formed thereon to create a friction connection between the at least one brow bar and the frame. In some of these embodiments, the other of the frame front surface and the wall of the at least one brow bar cavity has a respective catch formed therein that aligns with, and at least partially receives, the raised detent. In particular embodiments, the at least one raised detent is a substantially convex hemispherical shaped raised area. In still other embodiments, the at least one brow bar comprises a first brow bar having a first end that is positioned adjacent to the frame first end and a second end that is positioned proximate to a nose portion of the frame, and a second brow bar having a first end proximate to the nose portion and a second end adjacent to the frame second end. In some embodiments, the first and second brow bars are attached to the frame by a friction attachment. 
         [0006]    In yet other embodiments, the eyewear further comprises at least one decorative temple portion having a hole formed there through and is configured to be removably received on the first temple post intermediate the frame and the first temple. In some of these embodiments, the at least one decorative temple portion is substantially polygonal in shape. 
         [0007]    In other embodiments, eyewear is configured to support one or more lenses and comprises a frame having a first end, a second end, a top surface, a front surface and a rear surface. A first temple post is pivotally coupled to the frame first end and a second temple post is pivotally coupled to the frame second end. A first temple comprises a first cavity formed at a first end that is configured to releasably receive the first temple post so that the first temple is coupled to the first temple post until a sufficient axial force is exerted on the temple. Moreover, a second temple comprises a second cavity formed at a first end that is configured to releasably receive the second temple post so that the second temple is coupled to the second temple post until a sufficient axial force is exerted on the temple. Finally, at least one brow bar is releasably attached to at least a portion of the frame top surface, the frame front surface and the frame back surface. 
         [0008]    In yet other embodiments of eyewear, the eyewear is configured to support one or more lenses and comprises a frame having a first end, a second end, a top surface, a front surface and a rear surface. A first temple post is pivotally coupled to the frame first end and a second temple post is pivotally coupled to the frame second end. A first temple comprises a first cavity formed at a first end that is configured to releasably receive the first temple post so that the first temple is coupled to the first temple post by at least frictional force. A second temple comprises a second cavity formed at a first end and is configured to releasably receive the second temple post so that the second temple is coupled to the second temple post by at least frictional force. At least one decorative temple portion having a hole formed there through is configured to be removably received on the first temple post intermediate the frame and the first temple. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0009]    Various embodiments of eyewear with interchangeable temples and top bar are described below. In the course of this description, reference will be made to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, and wherein: 
           [0010]      FIG. 1  is a front perspective view of an embodiment of eyewear with interchangeable temples attached; 
           [0011]      FIG. 2  is a front perspective view of the eyewear of  FIG. 1  without the interchangeable temples attached; 
           [0012]      FIG. 3  is a rear perspective view of the eyewear of  FIG. 2 ; 
           [0013]      FIG. 4  is a perspective view of the eyewear of  FIG. 2 ; 
           [0014]      FIG. 5  is a partial top view of the eyewear of  FIG. 2 ; 
           [0015]      FIG. 6  is a partial rear perspective view of the eyewear of  FIG. 2 ; 
           [0016]      FIG. 7  is a perspective view of the eyewear of  FIG. 1 ; 
           [0017]      FIG. 8  is a partial side view of the temple shown in  FIG. 7 ; 
           [0018]      FIG. 9  is a partial side view of the eyewear of  FIG. 1 ; 
           [0019]      FIG. 10  is a front perspective view of the eyewear of  FIG. 1  having a double brow bar installed on the eyewear; 
           [0020]      FIG. 11  is a partial bottom view of the double brow bar of  FIG. 10 ; 
           [0021]      FIG. 12  is a rear view of the double brow bar of  FIG. 10 ; 
           [0022]      FIG. 13  is a front perspective view of the eyewear of  FIG. 1  having two single brow bars installed on the eyewear, according to another embodiment; 
           [0023]      FIG. 14  is a rear perspective view of the double brow bars of  FIG. 13 ; 
           [0024]      FIG. 15  is a partial exploded perspective view of an embodiment of eyewear; 
           [0025]      FIG. 16A  is a partial bottom view of a temple post of the eyewear of  FIG. 15 ; 
           [0026]      FIG. 16B  is a partial rear view of the temple post of  FIG. 16A ; 
           [0027]      FIG. 17  is a partial side view of the temple post of  FIG. 16A ; and 
           [0028]      FIG. 18  is a perspective view of the eyewear of  FIG. 15 . 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0029]    Various embodiments now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout. 
       Eyewear 
       [0030]    As shown in  FIG. 1 , eyewear  100 , according to various embodiments, includes: (1) an eyewear frame  110 ; (2) a first temple post  118 ; (3) a second temple post  120 ; (4) a first temple  102 ; and (5) a second temple  104 . These various components are discussed in more detail below. 
       Eyewear Frame 
       [0031]    Referring to  FIG. 2 , eyewear  100 , in various embodiments, includes any suitable eyewear frame  110  configured to support one or more lenses  122 ,  124 . In the embodiment shown in this figure, the eyewear frame  110  has a first end  114  and a second end  116  and defines a top surface  112 . The top surface  112  has a first portion  112   a,  a middle portion or bridge  112   b,  and a second portion  112   c.  The eyewear frame  110  may be made of any suitable material such as metal, ceramic, polymers or any combination thereof. In particular embodiments, the eyewear frame  110  is configured to support the first and second lenses  122 ,  124  about the full perimeter of the first and second lenses  122 ,  124 . In other embodiments, the eyewear frame  110  may be configured to support the first and second lenses  122 ,  124  at least partially around a portion of each respective lens. In various embodiments, the eyewear frame  110  is configured to support a number of lenses other than two lenses (e.g., a single lens, a plurality of lenses, etc.). In particular embodiments, the first and second lenses  122 ,  124  may include prescription lenses, sunglass lenses, or any other suitable type of lens (e.g., reading lenses, non-prescription lenses), which may be formed from glass, polymers, or other suitable material. 
         [0032]    In the embodiment shown in  FIGS. 2 and 3 , the eyewear frame  110  includes a first and second nose pad  134 ,  136 , which may be configured to maintain the eyewear  100  adjacent the front of a wearer&#39;s face such that the lenses  122 ,  124  are positioned substantially in front of the wearer&#39;s eyes while the wearer is wearing the eyewear  100 . In particular embodiments, the nose pads may comprise a material that is configured to be comfortable when worn by the wearer (e.g., rubber, etc.). In other embodiments, the nose pads may include any other suitable material (e.g., plastic, metal, etc.). In still other embodiments, the nose pads may be integrally formed with the frame. 
         [0033]    Referring again to  FIG. 2 , the eyewear frame  110  includes a first and second hinge  126 ,  128 , that attach the first and second temple posts  118 ,  120  to the frame first and second ends  114 ,  116 , respectively. The hinges  126 ,  128  are formed by a tongue  126   a,    128   a  formed on the respective temple posts  118 ,  120 , and a groove  126   b,    128   b  formed on the respective first and second ends  114 ,  116  of the frame. Each tongue  126   a,    128   a  is coupled in its respective groove  126   b,    128   b,  using fasteners  130 ,  132 , which may be any suitable fastener (e.g., a screw, a bolt, a pin, a rivet, weldments, etc.). In various embodiments, the hinges may be formed by any suitable connection (e.g., ball and socket, spring hinge, etc.). The grooves  126   b,    128   b  may be welded to, or integrally formed with, the eyewear frame  110 , and the tongues  126   a,    128   a  may be welded to, or integrally formed with, the temple posts  118 ,  120  or may be integrally formed with the eyewear frame  110  and temple posts  118 ,  120 . In various embodiments, the hinges  126 ,  128  can be formed by any suitable connection means. 
         [0034]    A first raised convex hemispherical shaped detent  138 , a second raised convex hemispherical shaped detent  140 , a third raised convex hemispherical shaped detent  142 , and a fourth raised convex hemispherical shaped detent  144  are positioned along the frame top surface  112  intermediate to the frame first end  114  and the frame second end  116 . The first and fourth raised convex hemispherical shaped detents  138 ,  144  are positioned adjacent to the frame first and second ends  114 ,  116  respectively, while the second and third raised convex hemispherical shaped detents  140 ,  142  are positioned on either side of the bridge  112   b.  In various embodiments, the frame may include any number of raised convex hemispherical shaped detents. In other embodiments, the raised convex hemispherical shaped detents may be formed at any point along the frame top surface  112 . In yet other embodiments, the raised convex hemispherical shaped detents may be formed in any shape and may be either concave or convex with respect to the frame top surface  112 . In addition, the raised convex hemispherical shaped detents may be formed on the front (or outer surface) of the frame, as shown in the present embodiment in  FIG. 2 , and/or the raised convex hemispherical shaped detents may be formed on the rear (or inner) surface of the frame so that the raised convex hemispherical shaped detents are positioned adjacent to the wearer&#39;s face when the eyewear  100  is worn. In various other embodiments, the raised convex hemispherical detents may also be formed on both the front and rear surface of the frames. 
       First Temple Post 
       [0035]    As shown in  FIGS. 4 through 5 , the first temple post  118 , according to various embodiments, is pivotally coupled to the frame  110  at a right angle so that the first temple post  118  extends substantially perpendicular, substantially parallel, or anywhere in between substantially perpendicular and substantially parallel to the frame  110 . The first temple post  118  has a first and second end  118   a,    118   b.  The first temple post cross-section is substantially t-shaped. That is, the first temple post  118  has a raised generally rectangular middle portion  118   c  formed on a general rectangular base portion  118   d  that is larger than the raised middle portion  118   c  so that first and second flanges  118   e  and  118   f  are formed along a substantial length of the first temple post  118 . In various embodiments, the raised middle portion  118   c  does not extend the entire length of the first temple post  118 , but rather ends before reaching the first temple post second end  118   b,  as shown in  FIG. 5 , leaving a portion of the base portion  118   d  at the first temple post second end  118   b.  In the present embodiment, the first temple post raised middle portion  118   c  is substantially rectangular, however, in various embodiments, the raised middle portion may be formed in any suitable shape. In various embodiments, the temple post cross-section may be formed in any suitable shape (e.g., round, rectangular, square, etc.) 
         [0036]    Referring briefly to  FIG. 6 , the first temple post  118  has a first raised convex hemispherical shaped detent intermediate the first temple post first and second ends  118   a,    118   b.  In various embodiments, the first temple post may include any number of raised convex hemispherical shaped detents along the length of the first temple post  118 . In other embodiments, the raised convex hemispherical shaped detent may be formed at any point along the first temple post  118 . In various embodiments, the raised convex hemispherical shaped detents may be formed in any shape and may be either concave or convex with respect to a back surface of the first temple post  118 . In addition, the raised convex hemispherical shaped detents may be formed on the inner (back) surface of the first temple post  118 , as shown in the present embodiment in  FIG. 5 , or may be formed on the outer (front) surface of the first temple post  118  in the position presently held by the first temple post raised middle portion  118   c.    
       First Temple 
       [0037]    Referring to  FIG. 7 , the first temple  102  has a first and second end  102   a,    102   b.  Proximate the first temple second end  102   b,  the first temple  102  includes an earpiece  106  configured to be supported by a wearer&#39;s ear. The first temple  102  extends substantially rearward from the eyewear frame  110  adjacent the eyewear frame first side  114 . In the embodiment shown in these figures, the first temple first end  102   a  is slidably mounted to the first temple post  118 , as explained herein. 
         [0038]    Referring briefly to  FIG. 8 , the first temple  102  has an opening  102   c  formed therein proximate the first end  102   a.  The first temple opening  102   c  is configured to receive the first temple post  118  ( FIG. 7 ) so that the first temple  102  is slidably mounted to the first temple post  118 . That is, the first temple opening  102   c  and the first temple post  118  are both substantially the same shape (e.g., T-Shaped), where the first temple opening  102   c  is slightly larger than the first temple post  118  and is retained thereon by interaction of the raised convex hemispherical shaped detent  118   g  formed on the first temple post  118  and a corresponding detent formed in a wall of the first temple opening  102   c.  The opening also is configured to allow the outer surface of the first temple post raised portion  118   c  to extend through the first temple opening so that the raised portion  118   c  functions as a decorative accent to the temple. The first temple  102  also has a second opening  103  formed on the opposite side of the first temple hole adjacent the first temple first end  102   a  that is configured for receiving the first hinge  126 , as shown in  FIG. 1 . 
       Second Temple Post and Second Temple 
       [0039]    Referring again to  FIGS. 1 and 2 , the second temple post  120  and the second temple  104  substantially mirror the first temple post  118  and the first temple  102 . Thus, for purposes of ease of understanding and clarity, only certain parts will be discussed to highlight the differences in the structure and operation of the embodiment shown in  FIGS. 1-9 . As shown in  FIG. 2 , the second temple post  120  is adjacent the frame second side  116  and substantially parallel the first temple post  118 . The second temple post  120  extends substantially rearward from the eyewear frame  110  adjacent the frame second side  116 . As shown in  FIG. 9 , similar to the first temple  102 , the second temple  104  is slidably mounted to the second temple post  120 . 
       Double Brow Bar 
       [0040]    Referring to  FIG. 11 , a double brow bar  150  is slidably mounted to the frame top surface  112  from the frame first end  114  to the frame second end  116 , using a tongue and groove relationship between the double brow bar  150  (i.e., the groove) and the frame top surface first end  112   a,  the bridge  112   b,  and the frame top surface second end  112   c  ( FIG. 2 ). The double brow bar  150  has a first end  150   a  adjacent the first temple  102  and a second end  150   b  adjacent the second temple  104 . 
         [0041]    Referring to  FIGS. 12 and 13 , a groove  152  ( FIG. 11 ) runs the length of the double brow bar  150  from the double brow bar first end  150   a  to the second end  150   b.  The double brow bar  150  also has a first opening  154  and a second opening  156  for receiving a portion of the first and second hinges  126 ,  128 , respectively (e.g.,  FIG. 7 ). When the frame top surfaces  112   a,    112   b  and  112   c  ( FIG. 2 ) are slid into the double brow bar groove  152 , the raised convex hemispherical shaped detents  138 ,  140 ,  142 ,  144  ( FIG. 2 ) on the frame are received in corresponding detents (e.g., semi-spherical recesses only two being shown in the figures)  154   a,    156   a  formed in the double brow bar groove  152 , which retains the double brow bar  150  on the frame top surfaces  112   a,    112   b  and  112   c  by preventing the double brow bar  150  from being removed without force. 
       Single Brow Bars 
       [0042]    Referring to  FIG. 13 , a first and a second single brow bar  158 ,  160  are slidably mounted to the frame top surfaces  112   a  and  112   c  leaving the bridge  112   b  uncovered. The first single brow bar  158  has a first and second end  158   a,    158   b.  The first end  158   a  is proximate the first temple  102 , while the second end  158   b  is proximate the bridge  112   b.  Similarly, the second single brow bar  160  has a first end  160   a  proximate the bridge  112   b  and a second end  160   b  proximate the second temple  104 . 
         [0043]    Referring to  FIG. 14 , similar to the double brow bar  150 , the first single brow bar  158  has a first groove  158   c  and the second single brow bar  160  has a second groove  160   c  for respectively receiving the frame top surface first and second portions  112   a,    112   c.  The first and second single brow bars  158 ,  160  also have a first opening  162  and a second opening  164  for receiving a portion of the first and second hinges  126 ,  128 , respectively. Thus, when the frame top surface first and second portions  112   a,    112   c  are slid into the respective first and second single brow bar grooves  158   c,    160   c,  the raised convex hemispherical shaped detents  138 ,  140 ,  142 ,  144  are received in respective catches (concave recesses shown, but not numbered) formed in the walls defining the grooves  158   c,    160   c,  which thereby retains the position of the single brow bars  158 ,  160  on the eyewear frame  112  by preventing the single brow bars  158 ,  160  from being removed without force. 
       Alternate Embodiment 
     Temple and Temple Post Alternate Embodiment 
       [0044]      FIGS. 15-18  illustrate an alternative embodiment of eyewear  200  that is similar to the eyewear  100  of  FIGS. 1-14 . For purposes of ease of understanding and clarity, only certain parts will be discussed to highlight the differences in the structure and operation of the embodiment shown in  FIGS. 15-18  as compared to the embodiments shown in  FIGS. 1-14 . As shown in  FIG. 15 , eyewear  200 , according to various embodiments, includes: (1) an eyewear frame  202 ; (2) a first temple post  204 ; (3) a second temple post  206  (not shown); (4) a first temple  208 ; (5) a second temple  210 ; (6) a first decorative temple portion  212 ; and (7) a second decorative temple portion  214 . These various components are discussed in more detail below. 
         [0045]    In this embodiment, the first and second temple posts  118 ,  120  shown in  FIGS. 1-14  are replaced with a first and second temple post  204 ,  206  that are generally rectangular in shape, with a flat inner and outer surface with respect to the wearer&#39;s face when the eyewear  200  is worn. The second temple post  206 , the second temple  210 , and the second decorative temple portion  214  substantially mirror the first temple post  204 , the first temple  208 , and the first decorative temple portion  212 . Thus, for purposes of brevity, only the first temple post  204 , the first temple  208 , and the first decorative temple portion  212  will be discussed to highlight the differences in the structure and operation of the embodiments shown in  FIGS. 15-19  as compared to the embodiments shown in  FIGS. 1-14 . 
       First Temple Post 
       [0046]    As shown in  FIG. 15 , the first temple post  204 , according to various embodiments, is pivotally coupled to the eyewear frame  202  at a right angle so that the first temple post  204  extends substantially perpendicular, substantially parallel, or anywhere in between substantially perpendicular and substantially parallel to the eyewear frame  202 . The first temple post  204  has a first and second end  204   a,    204   b,  a bottom surface  204   c  and a top surface  204   d.  The cross-section of the first temple post  204  is substantially rectangular ( FIG. 16B ). In various embodiments, the first temple post may be formed in any suitable shape (e.g., cylindrical, pyramidal, polygonal, etc.). The first temple post  204  extends substantially rearward from the eyewear frame  202  adjacent an eyewear frame first side  202   a  toward the first temple  208 . 
         [0047]    Referring briefly to  FIGS. 16A ,  16 B and  17 , the first temple post  204  has a first convex hemispherical shaped detent  216  intermediate the first temple post first and second ends  204   a,    204   b  positioned on the first temple post bottom surface  204   c.  In various embodiments, the first temple post may include any number of raised convex hemispherical shaped detents along the length of the first temple post. In other embodiments, the convex hemispherical shaped detent may be formed at any point along the first temple post  204 . In various embodiments, the convex hemispherical shaped detent may be formed in any shape and may be either concave or convex with respect to a surface of the first temple post  204 . In addition, the convex hemispherical shaped detent may be formed on any surface of the first temple post  204 , including the top surface  204   d,  the front (or outer) surface of the frame, or on the rear (or inner) surface of the frame so that the convex hemispherical shaped detent is positioned adjacent to the wearer&#39;s face when the eyewear  200  is worn. In other embodiments, the convex hemispherical shaped raised detent  216  may be formed on the temple. 
       First Temple 
       [0048]    Referring again to  FIG. 15 , the first temple  208  has a first and second end  208   a,    208   b.  Proximate the first temple second end  208   b,  the first temple  208  includes an earpiece  218  configured to be supported by a wearer&#39;s ear. The first temple  208  extends substantially rearward from the eyewear frame  202  adjacent the eyewear frame first side  202   a.  In the embodiment shown in these figures, the first temple first end  208   a  is slidably mounted to the first temple post  204 , as explained herein. 
         [0049]    The first temple  208  has an opening  208   c  formed therein proximate the first end  208   a.  The first temple opening  208   c  is configured to receive the first temple post  204  so that the first temple  208  is releasably mounted to the first temple post  204 . That is, the first temple opening  208   c  and the first temple post  204  are both substantially the same shape (e.g., rectangular), where the first temple opening  208   c  is slightly larger than the first temple post  204  and is retained thereon by interaction of the convex hemispherical shaped raised detent  216  formed on the first temple post  204  and a corresponding catch formed in a wall of the first temple opening  208   c.  In various embodiments, the first temple  208  may be coupled to the first temple post  204  in any suitable manner (e.g., a bolt, a pin, a rivet, a cotter pin, weldments, etc.). In various embodiments, the first temple  208  does not contain a corresponding catch and the first temple  208  is retained on the first temple post  204  by a friction fit between the convex hemispherical shaped raised detent  216  and the wall of the first temple opening  208   c.  In various embodiments, other detents may be used (e.g., a spring loaded ball, a spring loaded pin, a spring tab, etc.) in place of the convex hemispherical shaped raised detent  216  so long as the other detents form a friction fit to maintain the temple on the temple post. 
       First Decorative Temple Portion 
       [0050]    Referring again to  FIG. 15 , the first decorative temple portion  212  has a first and second end  212   a,    212   b.  The first decorative temple portion  212  may be made of any suitable material such as metal, ceramic, polymers or any combination thereof. Similar to the first temple  208 , the first decorative temple portion  212  has an opening  212   c  formed therein running the length of the first decorative temple portion  212  from the first end  212   a  to the second end  212   b.  The first decorative temple portion opening  212   c  is configured to receive the first temple post  204  so that the first decorative temple portion  212  is slidably mounted to the first temple post  204 . That is, first decorative temple portion opening  212   c  and the first temple post  204  are both substantially the same shape (e.g., rectangular), where the first decorative temple portion opening  212   c  is slightly larger than the first temple post  204  and is retained thereon by a rectangular disc  220 . In various embodiments, the first decorative temple portion  212  is retained on the first temple post  204  by the first temple  208 . The rectangular disc  220  is positioned intermediate the first decorative temple portion  212  and the first temple  208  and is slidably received on the first temple post  204 . In present embodiments, the first decorative temple portion  212  has three substantially rectangular parts, however, in various embodiments, the first decorative temple portion may be formed in any suitable number of separate pieces (e.g., one piece, two pieces, etc.) in any suitable shape. For example, the first decorative temple portion  212  may formed in a single cylindrical shape. In addition, the first decorative temple portion  212  is interchangeable with any other suitable decorative temple portion to allow the user to change the overall style of the eyewear. 
         [0051]    Referring to  FIG. 18 , the eyewear  200  is shown ready to wear by the wearer and having the first decorative temple portion  212  positioned on the first temple post  204  intermediate the eyewear frame first side  202   a  and the first temple  208 . 
       CONCLUSION 
       [0052]    Many modifications and other embodiments of the invention will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which this invention pertains having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings. For example, as will be understood by one skilled in the relevant field in light of this disclosure, the invention may take form in a variety of different mechanical and operational configurations. For example, the eyewear described in these embodiments may include any other suitable eyewear, such as, for example, ski or swim goggles, sunglasses, safety goggles or glasses, etc. Therefore, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and that the modifications and other embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the appended exemplary concepts. Although specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for the purposes of limitation.