Patent Publication Number: US-7905593-B2

Title: Children&#39;s sunglasses

Description:
This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 12/058,239, filed on Mar. 28, 2008, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,665,841, which is continuation-in-part of application 11/967,364, filed on Dec. 31, 2007, now abandoned, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 11/591,751, filed on Nov. 2, 2006, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,314,278, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/997,113, filed on Nov. 24, 2004, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,140,729. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates to sunglasses and, more particularly, to children&#39;s sunglasses, such as for infants and small children. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Everyone is at risk for eye damage from the sun. The same harmful rays that damage skin can also increase the risk of developing eye problems. Some of the long-term effects of UV radiation happen slowly and painlessly. Research has found that UV and other sun rays are involved in many of the serious eye disorders people experience today. 
     In the short-term, people who spend long hours on the beach or in the snow without adequate eye protection can develop photokeratitis, sunburn of the cornea, which can cause temporary loss of vision. The sunlight&#39;s reflection off of snow, sand or water, further increases a person&#39;s exposure to solar radiation. 
     Most people are unfamiliar with the sensitive nature of their eyes. According to optometrists and ophthalmologists, there are three surfaces within the eye that can be adversely affected by sunlight—the cornea and conjunctiva (snowblindness and pterygium), the lens (cataracts), and the retina (eclipse blindness and macular degeneration). These surfaces perform different functions that work together as the backbone of the eye structure. In addition, the eyelids are at risk of developing skin cancer from UV exposure. 
     To protect eyes from both short and long-term damage, people should wear sunglasses that block the sun&#39;s harmful rays. Pricey sunglasses or glasses with a dark tint don&#39;t always offer more protection. People should look for labels that specifically say the glasses offer 99 percent to 100 percent UV protection. Some eye-care professionals can also test the UV protection level of sunglasses for a customer. 
     Tint of the sunglass lens does play a role in the amount of protection. Amber or brown lenses, for example, may distort colors. However, they will attenuate most or all of the shortest wavelengths in the visible spectrum, which may contribute to macular degeneration in the retina. 
     The style or frame coverage of the sunglass also affects the amount of scattered or reflected harmful radiation, which can reach the eye without transmitting through the lens. Wrap-around sunglasses, which fit close to the face offer more solar protection than small frames. 
     People who wear contact lenses that offer UV protection should still wear sunglasses for total eye protection. 
     Children should also wear sunglasses that indicate a high UV-protection level, and not toy glasses without a label. Polycarbonate lenses are generally recommended for children because they are the most shatter-resistant. 
     The prior art has provided numerous specific configurations of children&#39;s sunglasses. None, however, have proven to be entirely satisfactory. Some prior art children&#39;s sunglasses are difficult to construct, expensive, and so uncomfortable to wear that children refuse to wear them. Moreover, some children&#39;s sunglasses are not suitable for very small children or infants, as the frames and other parts are relatively rigid and subject to breaking, which products have relatively sharp edges that can injure an infant or small child, or small parts which may break free causing injury. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     It is an object of the invention to provide sunglasses that are specifically-adapted to be worn by infants and children which are low in cost, which are safe, which are disposable, which are comfortable, and that are easy to assemble and convenient to use. 
     According to the invention, provided are sunglasses for infants and children including an elongate integral member that consists of a central portion having opposing outer and inner faces, a central nose bridge, a lens opening on each side of the central nose bridge, and a temple extending from each side of the central portion, in which each of the temples has an outer face that is congruent with the outer face of the central portion and an inner face that is congruent with the inner face of the central portion. A lens-defining member, made of a flexible, thin, sun-protective, light-transmitting material, has an outer face affixed to the inner face of the central portion and an opposing inner face. The lens-defining member is substantially coextensive relative to the central portion and has a side in juxtaposition to each of the sides of the central portion. An elongate integral backing has an outer face affixed to the inner face of the lens-defining member and an opposing inner face, in which the backing is substantially coextensive relative to, and a substantial mirror image of, the central portion including a central nose bridge opposing the central nose bridge of the central portion, a lens opening on each side of the central nose bridge opposing the lens opening on each side of the central portion, and a side in juxtaposition to each of the sides of the central portion. A nose bridge pad is affixed to the inner face of the backing at the nose bridge thereof. The temples each have a free end, and an engagement assembly is provided for releasably retaining the free end of one of the temples to the free end of the other of the temples. In a preferred embodiment, the engagement assembly includes a hook and loop fastener having an element thereof carried at the free end of one of the temples and a complemental element thereof carried at the free end of the other of the temples. Preferably, the elongate integral member is made of a foam material, the backing is made of a foam material, and the nose bridge pad is made of a foam material. In a particular embodiment, the nose bridge pad is adhesively affixed to the inner face of the backing. In another embodiment, the nose bridge pad is integrally affixed to the inner face of the backing. 
     According to the invention, there is provided a method of fabricating sunglasses includes 1) providing an elongate integral member, the elongate integral member including a central portion having opposing outer and inner faces, a central nose bridge, and a lens opening on each side of the central nose bridge; 2) providing a lens-defining member, made of a flexible, thin, sun-protective, light-transmitting material, having opposing outer and inner faces, opposing sides, and that is substantially coextensive relative to the central portion; 3) providing an elongate integral backing that is substantially coextensive relative to, and a substantial mirror image of, the central portion, the backing having opposing outer and inner faces, opposing sides, a central nose bridge, and a lens opening on each side of the central nose bridge; and 4) affixing the outer face of the lens-defining member to the inner face of the central portion, and affixing the outer face of the backing to the inner face of the lens-defining member, wherein the sides of the lens-defining member juxtaposed relative to the sides of the backing, respectively. The instant method further includes affixing a nose bridge pad to the inner face of the backing at the nose bridge thereof. The temples each have a free end, and the method further includes providing an engagement assembly for releasably retaining the free end of one of the temples to the free end of the other of the temples. In a preferred embodiment, the engagement assembly includes a hook and loop fastener having an element thereof carried at the free end of one of the temples and a complemental element thereof carried at the free end of the other of the temples. Preferably, the elongate integral member is made of a foam material, the backing is made of a foam material, and the nose bridge pad is made of a foam material. In a particular embodiment, the step of affixing the nose bridge pad further includes adhesively affixing the nose bridge pad. In another embodiment, the step of affixing the nose bridge pad further includes integrally affixing the nose bridge pad. 
     According to the invention, provided are sunglasses for infants and children including an elongate integral member that consists of a central portion having opposing outer and inner faces, a central nose bridge, a lens opening on each side of the central nose bridge, and a temple extending rearwardly of the inner face from a bend in the elongate integral member on each side of the central portion. Each of the temples has an outer face that is congruent with the outer face of the central portion, and an inner face that is congruent with the inner face of the central portion. A lens-defining member is made of a flexible, thin, sun-protective, light-transmitting material, which has an outer face affixed to the inner face of the central portion and an opposing inner face, wherein the lens-defining member is substantially coextensive relative to the central portion, and a side in juxtaposition to each of the bends of the central portion. An elongate integral backing has an outer face affixed to the inner face of the lens-defining member, and an opposing inner face. The backing is substantially coextensive relative to, and a substantial mirror image of, the central portion, and includes a central nose bridge opposing the central nose bridge of the central portion, a lens opening on each side of the central nose bridge opposing the lens opening on each side of the central portion, and a side in juxtaposition to each of the bends of the central portion. A nose bridge pad is affixed to the inner face of the backing at the nose bridge thereof. A temple pad is affixed to the inner face of the backing at each side thereof and to the inner face of each of the temples maintaining the bends in the elongate integral member. The temples each have a free end, and an engagement assembly is provided for releasably retaining the free end of one of the temples to the free end of the other of the temples. Preferably, the engagement assembly includes a hook and loop fastener having an element thereof carried at the free end of one of the temples and a complemental element thereof carried at the free end of the other of the temples. Preferably, the elongate integral member is made of a foam material, the backing is made of a foam material, and the nose bridge pad and the temple pads are each made of a foam material. In one embodiment, the nose bridge pad is adhesively affixed to the inner face of the backing. In another embodiment, the nose bridge pad is integrally affixed to the inner face of the backing. In one embodiment, the temple pads are adhesively affixed to the inner face of the backing. In one embodiment, the temple pads are adhesively affixed to the inner faces of the temples, respectively. In another embodiment, the temple pads are integrally affixed to the inner face of the backing. 
     According to the invention, there is provided a method of fabricating sunglasses suitable for infants and children including steps of 1) providing an elongate integral member, the elongate integral member including a central portion having opposing outer and inner faces, a central nose bridge, and a lens opening on each side of the central nose bridge; 2) providing a lens-defining member, made of a flexible, thin, sun-protective, light-transmitting material, having opposing outer and inner faces, opposing sides, and that is substantially coextensive relative to the central portion; 3) providing an elongate integral backing that is substantially coextensive relative to, and a substantial mirror image of, the central portion, the backing having opposing outer and inner faces, opposing sides, a central nose bridge, and a lens opening on each side of the central nose bridge; 4) affixing the outer face of the lens-defining member to the inner face of the central portion, and affixing the outer face of the backing to the inner face of the lens-defining member, wherein the sides of the lens-defining member juxtaposed relative to the sides of the backing, respectively; 5) bending the elongate integral member rearwardly of the inner face thereof at the juxtaposed sides of the lens-defining member and the backing forming bends and temples in the elongate integral member; 6) the temples each having an outer face that is congruent to the outer face of the central portion and an inner face that is congruent with the inner face of the central portion; 7) affixing a nose bridge pad to the inner face of the backing at the nose bridge thereof; and 8) affixing a temple pad to the inner face of the backing at each side thereof and to the inner face of each of the temples maintaining the bends in the elongate integral member. The temples each have a free end, and the method further includes providing an engagement assembly for releasably retaining the free end of one of the temples to the free end of the other of the temples. Preferably, the engagement assembly includes a hook and loop fastener having an element thereof carried at the free end of one of the temples and a complemental element thereof carried at the free end of the other of the temples. Preferably, the elongate integral member is made of a foam material, the backing is made of a foam material, and the nose bridge pad and the temple pads are each made of a foam material. In one embodiment, the step of affixing the nose bridge pad further includes adhesively affixing the nose bridge pad. In another embodiment, the step of affixing the nose bridge pad further includes integrally affixing the nose bridge pad. In one embodiment, the step of affixing a temple pad to the inner face of the backing at each side thereof further includes adhesively affixing a temple pad to the inner face of the backing at each side thereof. In one embodiment, the step of affixing a temple pad to the inner face of each of the temples further includes adhesively affixing a temple pad to the inner face of each of the temples. In another embodiment, the step of affixing a temple pad to the inner face of the backing at each side thereof further includes integrally affixing a temple pad to the inner face of the backing at each side thereof. 
     According to the invention, there is provided sunglasses for infants and children including an elongate integral member that consists of a central portion having opposing outer and inner faces, a central nose bridge, a lens opening on each side of the central nose bridge, and a temple extending rearwardly of the inner face from a bend in the elongate integral member on each side of the central portion, in which each of the temples having an outer face that is congruent with the outer face of the central portion and an inner face that is congruent with the inner face of the central portion. A lens-defining member, made of a flexible, thin, sun-protective, light-transmitting material, has an outer face affixed to the inner face of the central portion and an opposing inner face. The lens-defining member is substantially coextensive relative to the central portion and has a side in juxtaposition to each of the bends of the central portion. An elongate integral backing is affixed to the inner face of the lens-defining member including a central nose bridge opposing the central nose bridge of the central portion, a lens opening on each side of the central nose bridge opposing the lens opening on each side of the central portion, a side in juxtaposition to each of the bends of the central portion, a nose bridge pad at the nose bridge of the backing, and a temple pad at each side of the backing and affixed to the inner face of each of the temples maintaining the bends in the elongate integral member. The temples each have a free end, and an engagement assembly is provided for releasably retaining the free end of one of the temples to the free end of the other of the temples. Preferably, the engagement assembly includes a hook and loop fastener having an element thereof carried at the free end of one of the temples and a complemental element thereof carried at the free end of the other of the temples. Preferably, the elongate integral member is made of a foam material, and the backing is made of a foam material. 
     According to the invention, there is provided a method of fabricating sunglasses suitable for infants and children including steps of 1) providing an elongate integral member, the elongate integral member including a central portion having opposing outer and inner faces, a central nose bridge, and a lens opening on each side of the central nose bridge; 2) providing a lens-defining member, made of a flexible, thin, sun-protective, light-transmitting material, having opposing outer and inner faces, opposing sides, and that is substantially coextensive relative to the central portion; 3) providing an elongate integral backing that is substantially coextensive relative to the central portion, the backing having a central nose bridge, a lens opening on each side of the central nose bridge, opposing sides, a nose bridge pad at the nose bridge of the backing, and a temple pad at each side of the backing; 4) affixing the outer face of the lens-defining member to the inner face of the central portion, and affixing the backing to the inner face of the lens-defining member, wherein the sides of the lens-defining member juxtaposed relative to the sides of the backing, respectively; 5) bending the elongate integral member rearwardly of the inner face thereof at the juxtaposed sides of the lens-defining member and the backing forming bends and temples in the elongate integral member; 6) the temples each having an outer face that is congruent to the outer face of the central portion and an inner face that is congruent with the inner face of the central portion; and 7) affixing the temple pads to the inner faces of the temples, respectively, maintaining the bends in the elongate integral member. The temples each have a free end, and the method further includes providing an engagement assembly for releasably retaining the free end of one of the temples to the free end of the other of the temples. Preferably, the engagement assembly includes a hook and loop fastener having an element thereof carried at the free end of one of the temples and a complemental element thereof carried at the free end of the other of the temples. Preferably, the elongate integral member is made of a foam material, and the backing is made of a foam material. In one embodiment, the step of affixing the temple pads to the inner faces of the temples, respectively, further includes adhesively affixing the temple pads to the inner faces of the temples, respectively. 
     Sunglasses constructed and arranged in accordance with another embodiment of the invention includes a frame portion having opposing inner and outer faces, opposed first and second sides, a nose bridge formed between the opposed first and second sides, and a lens opening formed on either side of the nose bridge. A lens-defining member, made of a flexible, thin, sun-protective, light-transmitting material, has an outer face applied to the inner face of the frame portion and an opposing inner face, and a side in juxtaposition to each of the first and second sides of the frame portion. Fasteners, each of which is preferably a rivet, affix the lens-defining member to the frame portion, and first and second temples extend rearwardly of the frame portion at the first and second sides of the frame portion, respectively. The first temple extends rearwardly of the frame portion from a first bend formed between the frame portion and the first temple at the first side of the frame portion, and a second temple extends rearwardly of the frame portion from a second bend formed between the frame portion and the second temple at the second side of the frame portion. The frame portion is coupled to the first and second temples to maintain the first and second bends between the frame portion and the first and second temples, respectively. In a particular embodiment, a crimp formed between the frame portion and the first and second temples at the first and second bends maintains the first and second bends between the frame portion and the first and second temples, respectively. An elongate band has opposed first and second ends, a first fastener affixes the first end of the elongate band to the first temple, and a second fastener affixes the second end of the elongate band to the second temple. The first and second fasteners are each preferably a rivet. A first temple pad is formed in the first temple adjacent to the first bend, and a second temple pad is formed in the second temple adjacent to the second bend. 
     Sunglasses constructed and arranged in accordance with yet another embodiment of the invention includes a lensed frame portion having opposed first and second sides, a first temple extending rearwardly of the lensed frame portion from a first bend formed between the lensed frame portion and the first temple at the first side of the lensed frame portion, a second temple extending rearwardly of the lensed frame portion from a second bend formed between the lensed frame portion and the second temple at the second side of the lensed frame portion, an elongate band having opposed ends, and a rivet affixing each end of the elongate band to one of the first and second temples. The lensed frame portion is coupled to the first and second temples to maintain the first and second bends between the lensed frame portion and the first and second temples, respectively. In a particular embodiment, a crimp is formed between the lensed frame portion and the first and second temples at the first and second bends maintaining the first and second bends between the lensed frame portion and the first and second temples, respectively. The lensed frame portion includes a frame portion having opposing inner and outer faces, opposed first and second sides, a nose bridge formed between the opposed first and second sides, and a lens opening formed on either side of the nose bridge, and a lens-defining member, made of a flexible, thin, sun-protective, light-transmitting material, having an outer face applied to the inner face of the frame portion and an opposing inner face, and a side in juxtaposition to each of the first and second sides of the frame portion. The lens defining member is riveted to the frame portion. A first temple pad is formed in the first temple adjacent to the first bend, and a second temple pad formed in the second temple adjacent to the second bend. 
     Consistent with the foregoing summary of preferred embodiments of the invention, and the ensuing disclosure, which are to be taken together, the invention also contemplates associated apparatus and method embodiments. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       Referring to the drawings: 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view of sunglasses, constructed in accordance with the principles of the instant invention, as they would appear worn by a user; 
         FIG. 2  is a perspective view of the sunglasses of  FIG. 2 ; 
         FIG. 3  is a top plan view of the sunglasses of  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 4  is another exploded perspective view of the sunglasses of  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIGS. 5-11  show the step of fabricating the sunglasses of  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 12  is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of sunglasses, constructed in accordance with the principles of the instant invention; 
         FIG. 13  is an exploded perspective view of the sunglasses of  FIG. 12 ; 
         FIG. 14  is an exploded perspective view of yet another alternate embodiment of sunglasses, constructed in accordance with the principles of the instant invention; 
         FIG. 15  is fragmentary, front schematic representation of the sunglasses of  FIG. 14 ; 
         FIG. 16  is an enlarged fragmentary perspective view of the sunglasses of  FIG. 14 ; 
         FIG. 17  is a fragmentary perspective view of the sunglasses of  FIG. 14  with the lens-defining member shown as it would appear being inserted into a pocket of the sunglasses; 
         FIG. 18  is a partially-exploded front perspective view of an alternate embodiment sunglasses, constructed in accordance with the principles of the instant invention; 
         FIG. 19  is a partially-exploded rear perspective view of the sunglasses of  FIG. 18 ; 
         FIG. 20  is an exploded rear perspective view of the sunglasses of  FIG. 18 ; 
         FIG. 21  is a rear elevational view of an elongate member of the sunglasses of  FIG. 18  shown as it would appear splayed out; 
         FIG. 22  is a top plan view of the elongate member of  FIG. 21  shown as it would appear splayed out; 
         FIG. 23  is an enlarged, fragmented, exploded rear perspective view of the sunglasses of  FIG. 18 ; and 
         FIG. 24  is an enlarged, fragmented, exploded top plan view of the sunglasses of  FIG. 18 . 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
     Turning now to the drawings, in which like reference characters indicate corresponding elements throughout the several views, attention is first directed to  FIG. 1 , in which are seen sunglasses, embodying the principles of the instant invention and generally designated by the reference character  50 . In  FIG. 1 , sunglasses  50  are shown as they would appear being worn upon the head of a user, generally designated by the reference character  51 . 
     Referring to  FIG. 4 , sunglasses  50  includes an elongate member  60 , a lens-defining member  61 , and a backing  62 . Further included are a nose bridge pad  63 , and temple pads  64 A and  64 B. Member  60 , backing  62 , nose bridge pad  63 , and temple pads  64 A and  64 B are each made of a foam material, such as a polyurethane-type foam material, an ethyl vinyl acetate foam material, or other similar foam material, of the same or different porosity, which is lightweight, flexible, and without sharp edges and which is printable or embossable, such as for decoration and for branding and information purposes. 
     Member  60  is a single, integral element formed by molding, or by cutting it away from a single piece of material. Backing  62  is also a single, integral element formed by molding, or by cutting it away from a single piece of material. Still further, nose bridge pad  64  and temple pads  64 A and  64 B are also single, integral elements each formed by molding, or by cutting away from a single piece of material. 
     Lens-defining member  61  is a single, integral piece of material made of a thin plastic light-transmitting material of a sun-protecting composition or color, preferably a thermosetting material. Lens-defining member  61  is of a type that blocks the sun&#39;s harmful UV light. Preferred materials are a high-performance Lexan™ film, or a polycarbonate film, both of which have the desirable properties of providing ultraviolet protection, being shatter and chemical resistant and lightweight and flexible. Where desired, other materials may be used, including materials suitable for forming optical lenses or curvatures prescribed for the individual wearer. 
     Member  60  includes a central portion  70  having opposing outer and inner faces  71  and  72 , a central nose bridge  73 , a lens opening  74  on each side of central nose bridge  73 , and a temple  75  extending rearwardly of inner face  72  from a bend  76  in member  60  on each side  77  of central portion  70 . Each temple  75  has an outer face  81  that is congruent with outer face  71  of central portion  70 , and an inner face  82  that is congruent with the inner face  72  of central portion  70 . Lens openings  74  are each substantially equal in size. 
     Lens-defining member  61  is superimposed on inner face  72  of central portion  70 , and is substantially coextensive relative to central portion  70 . More particular, lens-defining member  61  has opposing outer and inner faces  90  and  91 , and opposing sides  92 . Outer face  90  is adhesively affixed with a suitable adhesive to inner face  72  of central portion  70 , being superimposed thereon and overlying lens openings  74  in which sides  92  are juxtaposed to bends  76  and, moreover, to sides  77  of central portion  70 . Preferably, opposing parallel edges characterize sides  92 , and bends  76  are formed thereabout these parallel edges at sides  77 . 
     Backing  62  is superimposed on outer face  91  of lens-defining member, and is substantially coextensive relative to, and a substantial mirror image of, central portion  70 . Backing  62  is also substantially coextensive relative to lens-defining member  61 . More particularly, backing  62  has opposing outer and inner faces  100  and  101 , opposing sides  102 , a central nose bridge  103 , and lens openings  104  on each side of central nose bridge  103 . Outer face  100  is adhesively affixed with a suitable adhesive to inner face  91  of lens-defining member  61 , being superimposed thereon and also over central portion  70 , in which lens-defining member  61  is sandwiched between inner face  72  of central portion  70  and outer face  100  of backing  62  and lens openings  104  oppose and are aligned with lens openings  74 , respectively, and central nose bridge  103  opposes central nose bridge  73 . Sides  102  are juxtaposed to sides  92 , respectively, and to bends  76 , respectively, and, moreover, to sides  77 . Preferably, opposing parallel edges characterize sides  102 , and bends  76  are formed not only thereabout the parallel edges of sides  92 , but also the parallel edges of sides  102 . The attachment of lens-defining member  61  to central portion  70 , and backing  62  to lens-defining member  61 , which forms a laminate lensed frame portion of sunglasses  50 , is clearly shown in  FIGS. 2 and 3 , forming an exemplary embodiment of the invention.  FIGS. 2 and 3  also show the relationship between bends  76  and sides  92  and  102  of lens-defining member  61  and backing  62 , respectively. 
     Nose bridge pad  63  is adhesively affixed with a suitable adhesive to outer face  103  of backing  62  at nose bridge  103 . Temple pads  64 A and  64 B are positioned in the inside corners of sunglasses  50  formed at bends  76 , which bends  76  are formed by the juxtaposed inner faces of central portion  70  and temples  75 , and are affixed to outer face  101  of backing  62  at sides  92 , respectively, on either side of lens openings  104 , and to inner faces  82  of temples  75  maintaining bends  76  in member  70 , in accordance with the principle of the invention. The attachment of nose bridge pad  63  and temple pads  64 A and  64 B is shown in  FIGS. 2 and 3 . 
     Each temple  75  has a free end  110 , which free ends  110  are capable of being secured to one another forming a head band for securing sunglasses  50  to a user&#39;s head as shown in  FIG. 1 . An engagement assembly is provided for releasably securing free ends  110 . Preferably, the engagement assembly includes a hook and loop fastener having an element  111  thereof carried at one free end  110 , and a complemental element  112  thereof carried at the other free end  110 . In this particular embodiment designated at  50 , element  111  is a hook element of a hook and loop fastener, and complemental element  112  is a loop element of a hook and loop fastener. This arrangement can be reversed, if desired. Elements  111  and  112  are secured in place with a suitable adhesive, in which element  111  is disposed on outer face  81  of the free end of one temple  75 , and element  112  is disposed on inner face  82  of the free end of the other temple  75 , and this facilitates the convenient attachment of element  111  to complemental element  112 . This arrangement can be reversed, if desired. 
     When sunglasses  50  are worn as in  FIG. 1 , outer face  101  of backing  62  is presented toward the user and nose bridge and temple pads  63 , 64 A, 64 B are presented against user&#39;s  51  face, in which nose bridge pad  63  presents against the bridge of user&#39;s  51  nose, temple pads  64 A and  64 B present against user&#39;s  51  temples, and free ends  110  are releasably secured forming a head band about user&#39;s  51  head which holds sunglasses  50  in place. Nose bridge pad  63  and temple pads  64 A, 64 B provide the user with a comfortable fit, and function to keep the front of sunglasses away from the user&#39;s face, which prevents lens-defining member  61  from contacting the user&#39;s face and becoming obscured with sweat and other bodily oils, which prevents lens defining member  61  from fogging up, and which provides ventilation between the sunglasses and the user&#39;s face. Also, it is to be noted that the sides of temples  75  adjacent bends  76  are widened for blocking sunlight from the sides, while lens-defining member  61  blocks the sun&#39;s harmful UV light protecting the user&#39;s eye&#39;s from the sun. 
     Consistent with the foregoing discussion of sunglasses, according to the invention there is provided a method of fabricating sunglasses  50  suitable for infants and children including 1) providing elongate integral member  60 , elongate integral member  60  including central portion  70  ( FIG. 5 ) having opposing outer and inner faces  71  and  72 , central nose bridge  73 , and a lens opening  74  on each side of central nose bridge  73 ; 2) providing lens-defining member  61  ( FIG. 6 ), made of a flexible, thin, sun-protective, light-transmitting material, having opposing outer and inner faces  90  and  91 , opposing sides  92 , and that is substantially coextensive relative to central portion  70 ; 3) providing elongate integral backing  62  ( FIG. 8 ) that is substantially coextensive relative to, and a substantial mirror image of, central portion  70 , backing  62  having opposing outer and inner faces  100  and  101 , opposing sides  102 , central nose bridge  103 , and a lens opening  104  on each side of central nose bridge  103 ; 4) affixing outer face  90  of lens-defining member  61  to inner face  72  of central portion  70  ( FIG. 7 ), and affixing outer face  100  of backing  62  to inner face  91  of lens-defining member  61  ( FIG. 9 ), wherein sides  102  of lens-defining member  61  are juxtaposed relative to sides  102  of backing  62 , respectively, in accordance with the principle of the invention and forming an exemplary embodiment of the invention. In accordance with the invention, a preferred method further includes 5) bending elongate integral member  60  rearwardly of inner face  72  at the juxtaposed sides  92  and  102  of lens-defining member  61  and backing  62 , respectively, forming bends  76  ( FIG. 9 ) and temples  75  in elongate integral member  60 ; 6) temples  75  each having outer face  81  that is congruent to outer face  71  of central portion  70  and inner face  82  that is congruent with inner face  72  of central portion  70 ; 7) providing nose bridge and temple pads  63 , 64 A, 64 B ( FIG. 10 ); 8) affixing nose bridge pad  63  to inner face  101  of backing  62  at nose bridge  103  thereof; and 9) affixing a temple pad  64 A, 64 B to inner face  101  of backing  62  at each side  102  thereof and to inner face  82  of each of temples  75  maintaining bends  76  in elongate integral member  60 . Temples  75  each have a free end  110 , and the method further includes providing an engagement assembly for releasably retaining the free end  110  of one of temples  75  to the free end  110  of the other of temples  75  to form a head band for securing sunglasses  50  to a user&#39;s head. As previously disclosed, the engagement assembly includes a hook and loop fastener including element  111  thereof carried at free end  110  of one of temples  75  and complemental element  112  thereof carried at free end  110  of the other of temples  75 . Referring to  FIG. 11 , the method includes providing element  111  and complemental element  112 , and adhesively affixing element  111  to the free end  110  of one temple  75 , and adhesively affixing complemental element  112  to the free end  110  of the other temple  75 , which thus completes the fabrication of sunglasses  50  as presented in  FIGS. 1-3 . 
     A suitable applied adhesive designated at  120  is used to affix outer face  90  of lens-defining member  61  to inner face  72  of central portion  70  ( FIG. 5 ), and to affix outer face  100  of backing  62  to inner face  91  of lens-defining member  61  ( FIG. 7 ). Adhesive  120  is applied with brushing, spreading, spraying, etc. In  FIG. 5 , adhesive  120  is applied to inner face  72  of central portion  70 . In  FIG. 7 , adhesive  120  is applied to portions of inner face  91  of lens-defining member  61 . In  FIG. 11 , adhesive  120  is applied to outer face  81  of the free end  110  of one temple  75  for adhesively affixing element  111 , and to inner face  82  of the free end  110  of the other temple  75  for adhesively affixing element  112 . 
     The step of affixing nose bridge pad  63  to inner face  101  of backing  62  at nose bridge  103  includes adhesively affixing a surface of nose bridge pad  63  to inner face  101  of backing  62  at nose bridge  103  with a suitable applied adhesive. In  FIG. 9 , adhesive  120  is applied to inner face  101  of backing  62  at nose bridge  103 , which is used to adhesively affix nose bridge pad  63 . The step of affixing a temple pad  64 A, 64 B to inner face  101  of backing  62  at each side  102  thereof further includes adhesively affixing a surface of temple pad  64 A, 64 B to inner face  101  of backing  62  at each side thereof. Furthermore, the step of affixing a temple pad  64 A, 64 B to inner face  82  of each of temples  75  further includes adhesively affixing a surface of temple pad  64 A, 64 B to inner face  82  of each of temples  75 . In  FIG. 9 , adhesive  120  is applied to inner face  101  of backing  62  at each side  102  thereof, and to inner face  82  of each of temples  75 , which is used to adhesively affix the surfaces of temple pads  74 A, 74 B. 
     Reference is now made to  FIGS. 12 and 13 , in which there is seen an alternate embodiment of sunglasses designated generally at  130 , embodying the principles of the instant invention. Save one difference, sunglasses  130  are fashioned of the same materials and are identical to sunglasses  50  and include the same elements including elongate member  60 , lens-defining member  61 , backing  62 , nose bridge pad  63 , and temple pads  64 A and  64 B, and the foregoing discussion of sunglasses  50  and the associated fabrication method applies to sunglasses  130 , save for the one intimated difference. Unlike sunglasses  50 , nose bridge pad  63  and temple pads  64 A, 64 B of sunglasses  130  are integrally formed with backing  62 , in which backing consists of an integral or single unit or piece formed with nose bridge pad  63  and temple pads  64 A, 64 B. Other than this one difference, the structure of sunglasses  130  and its fabrication method are the same in all respects to the structure of sunglasses  50  and its fabrication method. Because nose bridge pad  63  and temple pads  64 A, 64 B are integral with backing  62 , such as through molding or by cutting backing  62  from a single piece of material, nose bridge pad  63  and temple pads  64 A, 64 B are “integrally affixed,” meaning that they are affixed to backing  62  by way of an integral affixation or formation. So, although nose bridge pad  63  and temple pads  64 A, 64 B of sunglasses  50  are adhesively affixed to backing  62 , nose bridge pad  63  and temple pads  64 A, 64 B are integrally affixed to backing  62 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 14-17 , there is seen yet another alternate embodiment of sunglasses designated generally at  140 , embodying the principles of the instant invention. Save two differences, sunglasses  140  are fashioned of the same materials and are identical to sunglasses  130  and include the same elements including elongate member  60 , lens-defining member  61 , and backing  62  including nose bridge pad  63 , and temple pads  64 A and  64 B, and it is to be understood that the foregoing discussion of sunglasses  130  applies to sunglasses  130 , save for the two intimated differences. Unlike sunglasses  130 , member  60  and backing  62 , including nose bridge pad  63  and temple pads  64 A and  64 B, are integrally formed as a single unit or frame, such as through molding or cutting from a single piece of material. A pocket  141  is formed between central portion  70  and backing  62 , which accepts lens-defining member  61 . Pocket  141  can be formed during a molding process, or by cutting, such as with a laser, knife, or other cutting or milling device. A suitable adhesive is used to adhesively affix lens-defining member  61  in pocket  141 .  FIG. 15  is a fragmentary, front schematic representation of the frame of  FIG. 14 , in which the boundary of pocket  141  is denoted in dotted outline. 
     Lens openings  74  (not shown) through central portion  70  and lens openings  104  (not shown) through backing  62  can be formed before lens-defining member  61  is positioned in pocket  141 , or after. On the subject of the latter, and with reference to  FIGS. 16 and 17 , each lens opening can be formed by forming a parametric or continuous perforate line  145  defining a boundary of a lens opening and an internal section  146  of the frame that can be torn away or separated from the perforate line  145  to form the lens opening. 
     In sum, disclosed herein are exemplary embodiments of sunglasses which are specifically adapted to be worn by infants and children, which are easy to make, which are comfortable to wear, which have no sharp edges, which are disposable, and which are inexpensive. Preferably, the lens-defining member of the various embodiments of the invention has approximately a 98 Eye Protection Factor (EPF) according to the protective rating system for eyewear disclosed in U.S. Letters Pat. No. 5,949,535, which is incorporated by referenced herein. As a matter of example, a removable, adhesive label  150  is applied to lens-defining member  61  in  FIG. 2  which references an approximate 98 EPF. Providing lens-defining member with an EPF of approximately 98 ensures that sunglasses constructed and arranged in accordance with the principle of the invention will provide a user with exemplary protection from the sun&#39;s harmful UV light. Lens-defining member  61  can be provided with any predetermined EPF as may be desired. 
     Reference is now made to  FIGS. 18-24  illustrating yet a further embodiment of sunglasses, embodying the principles of the instant invention and generally designated by the reference character  200 . Referencing  FIGS. 18-20 , sunglasses  200  includes an elongate member  201 , a lens-defining member  202 , and an elongate band  203 . Member  201  and band  203  are each made of a foam material, such as a polyurethane-type foam material, an ethyl vinyl acetate foam material, or other similar foam material, of the same or different porosity, which is lightweight, flexible, and without sharp edges and which is printable or embossable, such as for decoration and for branding and information purposes. 
     Member  201 , which is also illustrated in  FIGS. 21 and 22 , is a single, integral element formed by molding, or by cutting it away and forming it from a single piece of material. Lens-defining member  202  is a single, integral piece of material made of a thin plastic light-transmitting material of a sun-protecting composition or color, preferably a thermosetting material. Lens-defining member  202  is of a type that blocks the sun&#39;s harmful UV light. Preferred materials are a high-performance Lexan™ film, or a polycarbonate film, both of which have the desirable properties of providing ultraviolet protection, being shatter and chemical resistant and lightweight and flexible. Where desired, other materials may be used, including materials suitable for forming optical lenses or curvatures prescribed for the individual wearer. 
     Referencing in relevant part  FIGS. 18-22 , member  201  includes a central portion  210  having opposing outer and inner faces  211  and  212 , a central nose bridge  213 , a lens opening  214  on each side of central nose bridge  213 , and, as best illustrated in  FIGS. 18-20 , a temple  215  extending rearwardly of inner face  212  from a bend  216  in member  201  on each side  217  of central portion  210 . Each temple  215  has an outer face  218  that is congruent with outer face  211  of central portion  210 , and an inner face  219  that is congruent with the inner face  212  of central portion  210 . Lens openings  214  are each substantially equal in size. Central portion  210  forms a frame portion of sunglasses  200 . 
     Lens-defining member  202  is superimposed on, or otherwise applied to, inner face  212  of central portion  210 , and is substantially coextensive relative to central portion  210  being superimposed thereon and overlying lens openings  214  in which sides  222  are juxtaposed to sides  217  of central portion  210 . Lens-defining member  61  has an outer face  220  denoted in  FIG. 19  and an opposing inner face  221  denoted in  FIGS. 18 and 20 , and opposed sides  222  denoted in  FIGS. 18 and 20 . Referencing  FIGS. 18 ,  20 , and  21 , a recess  224  is formed in inner face  212  of central portion  210  that accepts lens-defining member  201  as illustrated in  FIG. 18 . Outer face  90  is applied to recess  224  formed in inner face  212  of central portion  210  and is secured or otherwise affixed in place to central portion  210  with fasteners  225  denoted in  FIGS. 18-20 . In the present embodiment, fasteners  225  are applied to sides  222 , respectively, of lens-defining member  202  securing sides  222  of lens-defining member  202  to sides  217 , respectively, of central portion  210 . 
     Referencing in relevant part  FIGS. 20 ,  23 , and  24 , in the preferred embodiment set forth herein, fasteners  225  are rivets, which are received by corresponding openings  216  ( FIG. 20 ) formed in sides  222  and  217 , respectively, of lens-defining member  201  and central portion  210  thereby securing lens-defining member  201  to central portion  210 . If desired, a rivet can be applied between lens-defining member  201  and nose bridge  213 . Rivets can be applied between lens-defining member  201  and central portion  210  at any selected locations suitable to secure lens-defining member  201  to central portion  210 .  FIGS. 18 and 19  show sunglasses  200  illustrated with lens-defining member  201  secured to central portion  210  with fasteners  225  forming a lensed frame portion of sunglasses  200 . In other words, the combination of lens-defining member  201  secured to central portion  210  forms a lensed frame member of sunglasses  200 . 
     As previously mentioned, temples  215  extending rearwardly of inner face  212  from bends  216 , respectively, in member  201  on each side  217  of central portion  210 . Bends  216  are formed between central portion  210  and temples  215  at sides  217  of central portion  210 . Central portion  210  is coupled to temples  215  to maintain bends  216  between central portion  210  and temples  216 , in accordance with the principle of the invention. In accordance with the preferred embodiment as illustrated in  FIGS. 18-20 ,  23 , and  24 , a crimp  230  is formed in member  201  between central portion  210  and temples  215  at bends  216  that maintain bends  216  between central portion  210  and temples  215 , respectively, in accordance with the principle of the invention.  FIGS. 23 and 24  are enlarged fragmented views of sunglasses  200  illustrating a crimp  230  formed in elongate member  201  between central portion  210  and a temple  215  maintaining bend  216  formed in elongate member  201  between central portion  210  and temple  215 . 
     As illustrated in  FIGS. 18-22 , each temple  215  has a free end  240 . Referencing  FIGS. 18-20 , band  203  is elongate and has opposed ends  250 . Fastener  251  secure ends  250  of band  203  to temples  215 , respectively, forming a head band to secure sunglasses  200  to a user&#39;s head, in accordance with the principle of the invention. In the present embodiment, fasteners  251  are applied between ends  250  of band  203  and temples  215 , respectively, securing ends  250  of band  203  to temples  215 , respectively, to form the head band. In the preferred embodiment set forth herein, fasteners  251  are rivets, which are received by corresponding openings  255  formed in ends  250  of band  203  and temples  215  thereby securing lens-defining member  201  to central portion  210 . In the present embodiment, temples  215  each incorporate two spaced-apart openings  255  formed adjacent to the corresponding end  250  defining different engagement points for a corresponding end  250  of band  203  allowing a user to adjust the size of the formed head band to allow sunglasses  200  to be adjusted as needed to fit heads of differing sizes, in accordance with the principle of the invention. Any number of openings  255  can be formed in temples  215  to provide different engagement points for ends  250  of band  203  as may be desired. 
     When sunglasses  200  are worn, inner face  212  of sunglasses  200  is presented toward the user and nose bridge  213  and temples  215  are presented against the user&#39;s face, in which nose bridge  213  presents against the bridge of the user&#39;s nose, and temples  215  present along and against the user&#39;s temples, and ends  250  of band  203  are secured or otherwise affixed to temples  215  with fasteners  251  forming a head band about the user&#39;s head holding sunglasses  200  in place. To provide enhanced comfort, as illustrated in  FIGS. 18-22  a temple pad  260  is formed in inner face  219  of each temple  215  adjacent to each bend  216 , which are received against the user&#39;s temples when sunglasses  200  are worn. As referenced in  FIGS. 18 and 20 , a series of notches  270  are formed in inner face  212  of central portion  210  of sunglasses  200  allowing air to circulate between the user&#39;s face and lens-defining member  202  thereby preventing lens-defining member  202  from fogging over during use and for providing the user with enhanced comfort by providing ventilation between the user&#39;s face and sunglasses  200 . 
     The present invention is described above with reference to preferred embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that changes and modifications may be made in the described embodiments without departing from the nature and scope of the present invention. Various further changes and modifications to the embodiments herein chosen for purposes of illustration will readily occur to those skilled in the art. To the extent that such modifications and variations do not depart from the spirit of the invention, they are intended to be included within the scope thereof.