Abstract:
The present invention relates to eyeglasses and containers for securing eyeglasses. In particular, the present invention relates to a device comprising an eyeglasses segment attached to an eyeglasses container, and related systems and kits.

Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
   The present invention relates to eyeglasses and containers for securing eyeglasses. In particular, the present invention relates to a device comprising an eyeglasses segment attached to an eyeglasses container, and related systems and kits. 
   BACKGROUND 
   Reading eyeglasses are commonly used among people over the age of 30. Many people who use reading eyeglasses only use them when reading. As such, reading eyeglasses are easily misplaced. What is needed is an improved eyeglasses design that prevents the misplacement of the eyeglasses. 
   SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
   The present invention relates to eyeglasses and containers for securing eyeglasses. In particular, the present invention relates to a device comprising an eyeglasses segment attached to an eyeglasses container, and related systems and kits. 
   In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a device, comprising an eyeglasses segment, an eyeglasses container segment, and a linking segment connecting the eyeglasses segment and the eyeglasses container. In preferred embodiments, the eyeglasses segment are reading eyeglasses. In preferred embodiment, the eyeglasses container segment is a hollow plastic tube or a box. In preferred embodiments, the eyeglasses container has thereon an attachment device. In other preferred embodiments, the attachment device is double-sided tape. In preferred embodiments, the linking device is a chain, string or a wire. In preferred embodiments, the linking device is configured to attach and detach from the eyeglasses segment and the eyeglasses container segment. 

   
     DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES 
       FIG. 1  shows an eyeglasses device embodiment of the present invention. 
   

   DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
   The following discussion relates to an eyeglasses device comprising eyeglasses connected to a containing segment.  FIG. 1  illustrates a preferred embodiment of the device of the present invention. The present invention is not limited to this particular embodiment. 
   The eyeglasses devices of the present invention are applicable for use in any setting where eyeglasses are prone to be lost (e.g., a bedroom, an office, an automobile, etc.). The eyeglasses device permits the containment of eyeglasses to a particular location, thereby prevent the accidental losing of the eyeglasses. The eyeglasses devices of the present invention provide numerous advantages over regular eyeglasses including, but not limited to, an misplacement-proof design. The present invention is not limited to any particular mechanism. Indeed, an understanding of the mechanism is not necessary to practice the present invention. Nevertheless, it is contemplated that the eyeglasses devices of the present invention function on the principle that upon securing the eyeglasses container to a location (e.g., a table), the eyeglasses cannot be misplaced due to the attachment between the eyeglasses and the eyeglasses container (described in more detail below). 
     FIG. 1  shows an eyeglasses device embodiment of the present invention. In some embodiments, the eyeglasses device  100  generally comprises an eyeglasses segment  110 , an eyeglasses container segment  120 , and a linking segment  130 . The eyeglasses device  100  is not limited to a particular size. In preferred embodiments, the size of the eyeglasses device  100  is such that it is able to fit within a small area (e.g., briefcase, a drawer, a pocket). In preferred embodiments, the eyeglasses device  100  is configured to for simultaneous use by a user (e.g., a person requiring eyeglasses) and attachment to a location (e.g., a table) (described in more detail below). 
   Still referring to  FIG. 1 , the eyeglasses device  100  is not limited to a particular type of eyeglasses segment  110 . In some embodiments, the eyeglasses segment  110  is a spectacle. In other embodiments, the eyeglasses segment  110  is reading glasses. In other embodiments, the eyeglasses segment  110  is sunglasses. In other embodiments, the eyeglasses segment  100  is prescriptive or non-prescriptive eyeglasses. The eyeglasses segment  110  is not limited to particular size dimensions. In preferred embodiments, the size of the eyeglasses segment  110  is such that it is able to fit within the eyeglasses container  120  (described in more detail below). 
   In preferred embodiments, as shown in  FIG. 1 , the eyeglasses segment  110  comprises eyeglasses arms  140 , eyeglasses lenses  150 , and an eyeglasses bridge  160 . The eyeglasses segment  110  is not limited to a particular type or size of eyeglasses arms  150 . The eyeglasses arms  150  are not limited to a particular shape. In preferred embodiments, the eyeglasses arms  150  are configured to fit over a user&#39;s ears. In preferred embodiments, the eyeglasses arms  150  are configured to fold such that the eyeglasses segment  110  is able to fit within the eyeglasses container  120  (described in more detail below). 
   Still referring to  FIG. 1 , the eyeglasses segment  110  is not limited to a particular type or size of eyeglasses lenses  150 . In some embodiments, the eyeglasses lenses  150  are prescriptive lenses. In other embodiments, the eyeglasses lenses  150  are non-prescriptive. In other embodiments, the eyeglasses lenses  150  are sunglass lenses. The eyeglasses bridge  160  is not limited to a particular type or size. 
   Still referring to  FIG. 1 , the eyeglasses segment  110  is not limited to a particular type of eyeglasses bridge  160 . In preferred embodiments, the eyeglasses bridge  160  is positioned between the eyeglasses lenses  150  such that it connects the eyeglasses lenses  150 . 
   Still referring to  FIG. 1 , the eyeglasses device  100  is not limited to a particular type of eyeglasses container  120 . The eyeglasses container  120  is not limited to a particular material composition (e.g., wood, plastic, metal, or mixture thereof). In preferred embodiments, the material composition of the eyeglasses container  120  is plastic. In preferred embodiments, the eyeglasses container  120  comprises an eyeglasses container body  170 . In preferred embodiments, the eyeglasses container body  170  is a hollowed cylindrical container. In other embodiments, the eyeglasses container body  170  is a hollowed rectangular container. The eyeglasses container body  170  is not limited to particular size dimensions. In preferred embodiments, the size of the eyeglasses container body  170  is such that it is able to fit the eyeglasses segment  110 . In preferred embodiments, the eyeglasses container body  170  has therein an eyeglasses container body opening  180 . The eyeglasses container body opening  180  is not limited to particular size dimensions. In preferred embodiments, the eyeglasses container body opening  180  is sized such that the eyeglasses segment  110  are able to fit within the eyeglasses container body opening  180 . 
   Still referring to  FIG. 1 , the eyeglasses container  110  has thereon an attachment agent  190 . The eyeglasses container  110  is not limited to particular attachment agent  190 . In preferred embodiments, the attachment agent  190  is Velcro. In other preferred embodiments, the attachment agent  190  is doubled sided tape. The attachment agent  190  is not limited to a particular size or shape. The attachment agent  190  is not limited to a particular position location on the eyeglasses container  120 . In preferred embodiments, the attachment agent  190  is positioned on the exterior of the eyeglasses container  120 . In preferred embodiments, the attachment agent  190  is attached to a location (e.g., table) such that the eyeglasses container  120  is secured to the location. 
   Still referring to  FIG. 1 , the eyeglasses device  100  is not limited to a particular linking segment  130  (e.g., chain, wire, string, tape, cord, etc.). In preferred embodiments, the linking segment  130  is a chain. The linking segment  130  is not limited to a particular length (e.g., 1 inch, 5 inches, 10 inches, 20 inches, etc.). In preferred embodiments, the length of the linking segment  130  is 18 inches. In preferred embodiments, the length of the linking segment  130  is such that a user is able to comfortably use the eyeglasses segment  110  while the eyeglasses container  120  is secured to a location. 
   Still referring to  FIG. 1 , the linking segment  130  connects with the eyeglasses segment  110  and the eyeglasses container  120 . The linking segment  130  is not limited to a particular connection location with the eyeglasses segment  110 . In preferred embodiments, the linking segment  110  connects with the eyeglasses segment  110  at an eyeglasses segment arm  140 . The linking segment  130  is not limited to a particular connection location with the eyeglasses container  120 . In preferred embodiments, the linking segment  130  connects with the eyeglasses container  120  along the exterior of the eyeglasses container  120 . The linking segment  130  is not limited to a particular method of attachment (e.g., glue, snap, soddering). In preferred embodiments, the linking segment  130  is configured to attach and detach from the eyeglasses segment  110  and the eyeglasses container  120 . The linking segment  130  is not limited to a particular manner of attaching and detaching from the eyeglasses segment  110  and the eyeglasses container  120  (e.g., velcro attachment/detachment, snap attachment/detachment, button attachment/detachment, etc.). 
   All publications and patents mentioned in the above specification are herein incorporated by reference. Although the invention has been described in connection with specific preferred embodiments, it should be understood that the invention as claimed should not be unduly limited to such specific embodiments. Indeed, various modifications of the described modes for carrying out the invention that are obvious to those skilled in the relevant fields are intended to be within the scope of the following claims.