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Expansible And Contractible Lens Rim Patents and Patent Applications (Class 351/95) - Justia Patents Search
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Expansible And Contractible Lens Rim Patents (Class 351/95)
Rim-locker for spectacle frame
Patent number: 8485659
Abstract: A rim locker for spectacle frame comprises a first portion and a second portion which are connected to two edges of lens rim in cut-off position respectively. The second portion has a screw hole for inserting a screw and the first portion is having thread to let the screw in for fastening the lens rim. The screw further has a stopping cap and the first portion further has a cylinder housing for hiding and moving the stopping cap, so that when the rim-locker is opening, the stopping cap will moving along the track of the housing, and stop at the end to prevent the screw slip off from the rim-locker and protect the screw threads not strip off easily.
Inventor: Tony Xin Xiao
Eyewear assembly
Patent number: 8313191
Abstract: The present invention provides an eyewear assembly including a frame having a first portion and a second portion defining a first lens aperture for receiving a lens. The first portion is displaceable from the second portion to change the size of the lens aperture. The first frame portion includes a first arm extending therefrom and the second frame portion includes a second arm extending therefrom. The first and second arms include a connecting device disposed therebetween for restricting relative movement between the first and second arms. A securement body includes a slot for receiving therein the first and second arms. A locking member is engageable with the securement body and at least one of the first and second arms to secure the frame to the securement body.
Assignee: Miro Optix LLC
Inventors: Michael J. Rothstein, Richard M. Baum
Publication number: 20120092609
Hinge arrangement for spectacles
Patent number: 8087775
Abstract: A hinge arrangement is described in which a pair of temples (1) are connected to a frontal portion (10) of the frame by a connection of upper and lower jaws (15, 16) extending from the frontal portion and passing through one or two apertures (4) provided in the temple. The lenses, once fitted, urge the jaws against upper and lower surfaces (8, 9) of the aperture in the temple, for example against the ends a T-shaped slot, which helps to prevent the hinged connection from coming apart. The jaws also engage a portion of the temple located rearwardly of the aperture to provide frictional contact that improves the feeling of stiffness in the hinge and/or a biasing action resisting over-opening of the temples.
Inventor: Lakh Dollay
Rimlock for eyeglasses
Patent number: 7384142
Abstract: A rimlock for use with an eyeglass frame is provided. The rimlock comprises a pair of flanges which protrude from the frame at a split therein. A spring is fed through a bore passing through the flanges whereby a portion of the spring internal to the rimlock at a widened portion of the bore is in tension thereby biasing the flanges into engagement allowing the frame to hold a lens in position within the frame. By pulling the flanges apart, the lens can be removed.
Assignee: Chic Optic Inc.
Inventor: Jacques Durand
Glasses, in particular industrial safety glasses
Patent number: 7234808
Abstract: In a pair of glasses, in particular industrial safety glasses, comprising a frame with side pieces which are articulated thereto by a side-piece projection; and two eyeholes with encircling grooves and sight pieces inserted in the grooves; the frame being divided in the vicinity of the eyeholes for expansion and exchange of the sight pieces and lockable in the closed position; and the frame being divided in the vicinity of the side-piece projection; it is provided that the side-piece projection, in prolongation of the divided area of the frame, is divided into a top projection of the top frame member and a bottom projection; and that a pivoted locking device is pivotably mounted on the top projection of the frame member and lockable in place by the bottom projection.
Assignee: Uvex Arbeitsschutz GmbH
Inventor: Stefan Bruck
Eyeglass frame adapted for the removal and insertion of lenses
Patent number: 7163289
Abstract: This invention provides for making a cam arm with a wave-shaped or curved portion adapted to fit within a recess on the top of the upper closure block of the frame so that the frame eyewire is securely closed in place.
Assignee: Transframe Limited Liability Company
Inventors: David Wedeck, Robert White, Russell LaCasse
Impact resistant eyewear frame assembly having a split frame and fastener reinforcement
Patent number: 7137700
Abstract: The present invention provides an eyewear frame assembly. A frame has an aperture for receiving a lens. The frame has a split to expand upper and lower portions of the frame to insert or remove the lens from the aperture. First and second projections extend outwardly from the upper and lower frame portions, respectively. The first and second projections have first and second tapered portions, respectively. A sleeve receives said first and second projections. The sleeve has first and second inwardly extending and tapered tabs adapted to receive the first and second tapered portions to secure the first and second projections within the sleeve. The upper and lower portions of the frame are prevented from expanding when the first and second projections are received within the sleeve. First and second openings in the sleeve provide access to depress the first and second projections to remove the first and second projections from the first and second sleeves.
Assignees: Liberty Sport, Inc., Halo Sports and Safety, Inc.
Inventors: Carmine S. DiChiara, Peter S. Leonardi
Deformable lens for adjustable eye glasses
Patent number: 6986576
Abstract: Eye glasses including a frame containing deformable lenses within the frame, the frame including means for deforming the lenses or changing the focal length of the lenses to enhance the wearer's ability to see clearly.
Assignee: Cloud Farm Associates, LP
Inventor: S. Gregory Smith
Joining method for frame of spectacles
Patent number: 6902636
Abstract: In a joining method for a frame of spectacles, and in more particular to a method for joining a bridge or a temple to a lens rim, a joining method for a frame of spectacles comprises deforming a joining portion of a member made of a shape memory alloy material so as to be insertable into a pipe for joining the member to a lens rim, and joining the joining portion of the member to the pipe by returning the joining portion of the member to an original shape before the deformation after the member is inserted into the pipe.
Inventor: Kwang Koo Jee
Impact resistant eyewear frame assembly having a split frame
Patent number: 6890073
Interchangeable lens eyeglass system with interchangeable nosepiece
Patent number: 6786592
Abstract: A method for assembling eyeglasses is disclosed. The method consists of selecting a pair of lenses from an inventory of circular lenses according to a patient's prescription. The circular lenses have the same geometric and optical center, so they do not require ground (grinded) decentration. The round shape also allows the lenses to be rotated within the eyewires when the clasps are open. The lenses are mounted into the annular eyewires of the eyeglasses, rotated so that the cylindrical axis is appropriately aligned, and secured in place so that the lenses may not rotate. The correct pupillary distance is achieved by varying the width of the nosepiece. Bifocal lenses may be selected based on the patient's bifocal prescription and positioned on the existing lens according to the bifocal markings on the eyewires.
Inventor: John C. Rivera
Method of assembling an interchangeable lens eyeglass system with bifocal segment
Patent number: 6709099
Abstract: A method for assembling eyeglasses is disclosed. The method consists of selecting a pair of lenses from an inventory of circular lenses according to a patient's prescription. The circular lenses have the same geometric and optical center so they do not require ground (grinded) decentration. The round shape also allows the lenses to be rooted geometric and optical center, so they do not within the eyewires when the clasps are open. The lenses are mounted into the annular eyewires of the eyeglasses, rotated so that the cylindrical axis is appropriately aligned, and secured in place so that the lenses may not rotate. The correct pupillary distance is achieved by varying the width of the nosepiece. Bifocal lenses may be selected based on the patient's bifocal prescription and positioned on the existing lens according to the bifocal markings on the eyewires.
Vision facilitation apparatus and method
Patent number: 6502936
Abstract: Apparatus for facilitating and improving vision, and specifically reading or near vision. The apparatus is configured for facilitating vision from one eye of a user. The apparatus includes a lens coupled to a holding mechanism. The lens is formed of a size, shape and power that improves a substantially complete area of vision from the one eye when provided close to the one eye. The holding mechanism includes a first portion adapted to be coupled to or to hold the lens. The holding mechanism includes a second portion that is adapted for being held between two fingers of the user. The holding mechanism second portion can be formed with an aperture, for attaching to another object. The present invention provides a convenient, small, and personal apparatus for facilitating vision in situations where such vision could be impaired.
Inventor: Bradford J. Keene
Patent number: 6428165
Abstract: An apparatus comprising a nosepiece coupled to a pair of annular eyewires, and a pair of clasps hinged to the nosepiece that cooperate with each of two annular eyewires to secure the lenses. Each clasp and eyewire contains a locking hole into which a pin may be inserted to secure the clasp in the closed position. The eyeglasses also contain a pair of temples, each of which is pivotally joined to each of the eyewires. The eyewires have axial markings that indicate the cylindrical axis of the lenses, and bifocal markings that indicate the correct position of the bifocals, so that lenses may be installed and removed without the need for instruments or tools.
Rim lock of glasses frame and glasses frame
Patent number: 6338556
Abstract: To provide a closing block of the frame wherein the lens can be tightly fixed to the rim without rattling and the installing/removing of the lens can be easily operated even if the process precision of the outer shape of the lens is worse. The locking part 10 provided to the lower end portion 3c of the rim 3 is loosely inserted to the loose insert groove 9f of the locking part 9 that is fixed to the upper end portion 3b of the rim 3, and the locking part 10 is urged toward the upper end portion 3b of the rim 3 by the elastic part 11 that is provided between the bottom wall plate 9d of the locking part 9 and the locking part 10. By the urging force the lens 2 to be inserted to the rim 3 is certainly fixed to the rim 3. Moreover, because the inner shape of the rim 3 is expanded by pulling out the cut 3a of the rim 3 and is shrunk via the elastic part 11 by releasing the cut 3a, the lens 2 can be exchanged without using an exclusive screwdriver.
Assignee: Meganeryutsusenta Co., Ltd.
Inventor: Kaoru Kamiya
Eyeglass frame formed without broaches or brazing
Patent number: 6328444
Abstract: A front part includes an upper frame and a lower frame, which are formed by bending a wire material, in which the upper frame and the lower frame each have rim pieces formed at both ends of a connecting part, which are retained to each other at the center, and in which wraparound end pieces provided on the outside of the upper and lower rim pieces are connected to each other to be assembled. The upper and lower frames have the wraparound end pieces in which rings are formed on the outside thereof, and temple has also rings formed at ends thereof. The rings are assembled, a shaft is fitted in shaft holes of the rings and is tightened with a screw.
Assignee: Beat Corporation
Inventor: Tsutomu Hagiwara
Eyeglass frame with breakaway fastening member and method of inserting a lens in the frame
Patent number: 6227666
Abstract: An eyeglass frame includes a first portion and a second portion. The portions define an opening therebetween for receiving and retaining a lens. A fastening member is received by the first and second portions to move the first and second portions relative to each other between a first position whereby the opening is sized to receive the lens, and a second position whereby the opening is sized to retain the lens. The fastening member is constructed and arranged to be of a size to join the first portion to the second portion when the portions are engaged in the first position, and to include a break-away section that allows a portion of the fastening member to be severed therefrom when the portions are engaged in the second position.
Assignee: Pareto Corporation
Inventor: Richard Hirschman
Eyeglass frame made of wire with an elastic element
Patent number: 6015212
Abstract: An eyeglass frame made of wire is described, which has two end pieces (13), which are connected to a mount part (1) for the lenses (L) in an articulated manner. The mount part has an upper wire (3) and, for each lens, a lower wire (5), and wherein each of the lower wires (5) is fastened with its ends to the upper wire (3). An elastic element (9; 29; 39; 49) is provided at one of the ends of each lower wire to facilitate the mounting of the lenses.
Assignee: Bottega D'Arte in Firenze S.R. L.
Inventor: Paolo Fortini
Device for fixing lenses to a spectacles frame
Patent number: 5992995
Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus for fixing lenses to a spectacles frame, the apparatus comprising, for each lens, a flexible rim element passing along an associated bezel and being secured to the frame on either side of the lens. According to the invention, each flexible element (20) is organized to have two end loops (23, 24) which are secured to the frame (2) on either side of the lens (V) in question, merely by engaging over said frame.
Inventor: Jean-Claude Perie
Eyeglass frame and method of mounting lens therein
Patent number: 5940164
Abstract: An eyeglass frame has a pair of at least limitedly flexible upper arms and a pair of respective at least limitedly flexible lower arms. Each arm has an inner end and an outer end and a bridge interconnects the inner ends so that each upper arm forms with the respective lower arm to a respective side of the bridge a seat for a lens. Respective pairs of elastically deformable elements have front ends fixed to the outer ends of the arms and rear ends fixed to a respective temple support with each pair of elements biasing the respective upper and lower arm toward each other so that the lens is gripped elastically in the seat. A respective temple is pivoted on each of the temple supports. A pair of eyeglasses is assembled from such a frame and a pair of lenses by first displacing each upper arm away from the respective lower arm with elastic deformation of the respective elements until the respective seats are wide enough to accept a respective lens.
Assignee: Neometal Optik International S.R.L.
Inventor: Gianni Deppi
Interchangeable lens eyeglasses with temple release mechanism
Patent number: 5579062
Abstract: A temple to eye wire release eyeglass frame allows removal and replacement of lenses without the need for specialized tools or manual dexterity. The eyeglass frame includes temples, a wire frame having split sides with upper and lower eye wires. A double cam and two cam blocks fit together, with the temple attached to the double cam, so that when the temples are rotated, the lenses may be removed from the frame. Replacement lenses may be for use as sunglasses, rifle glasses, or simply for using a decorative color for appearance.
Inventor: Larry L. Sondrol
Eyeglasses having improved lens fastening member
Patent number: 5523806
Abstract: To avoid excessive stressing of lenses and still facilitate the attaching and removing of the lens to the rim, a pair of eyeglasses has an improved rim lock member. The rim lock member has a two-parallel wire arrangement and a metal piece slidably movable thereon. The opposite ends of the loop hole of each rim are connected to the two parallel wire ends, and the space of the loop hole can be controlled by moving the metal piece on the two-parallel wire arrangement. Specifically the loop hole of each rim can be reduced by moving the metal piece toward the rim on the two-parallel wire arrangement until the circumferential length of time rim is shortened to wind tightly around the lens, thereby holding the lens fixedly. The bridge of the front of a pair of rimless eyeglasses has a similar parallel wire-and-metal assembly structure.
Assignee: Shuyu Co., Ltd.
Inventor: Yuichi Sakai
Interchangeable lens eyeglasses with pivoting temple release mechanism
Patent number: 5418580
Abstract: An attachment for eyeglass frames which permits the wearer to quickly replace lenses without the use of optical hand tools or equipment, and which does not require the dexterity usually associated in working with miniature optical parts. The invention is permanently affixed to the eyeglasses, eliminating the possibility of loss, damage or disconnection. The invention is designed for use in instances where changing light conditions necessitate the need for tinted or sunglasses but where carrying additional frames is neither practical or desireable.
Assignee: Larry L. Sondrol
Eyeglass frame permitting interchanging of lenses
Patent number: 5293185
Abstract: An eyeglass frame having removable lenses, comprising of lens rings which are split into an upper and lower ring portion. Interposed between the upper and lower ring portions, and forming an integral part of the frame and positive actuating means to force open and draw closed the split lens rings to facilitate insertion and removal of lens. Several spices of eyeglass frame are visualized The preferred spieces utilizes a coil spring and resilient rod. Another spieces visualized utilizes several serrated coupling edges and an actuating fulcrum.
Inventors: Ray A. Berger, David H. Foster
Opthalmic lens safety liner
Patent number: 4921341
Abstract: A safety lens liner adapted to be mounted on the peripheral edge of an eyeglass lens is disclosed. The liner is shaped to engage a groove on the rim of an eyeglass frame to secure the lens in place. The lens incorporates a circumferential groove on its peripheral edge, which receives a tongue extending inwardly from the inner surface of said tongue, for positioning the tongue on the peripheral edge of the bead.
Patent number: 4601555
Abstract: A metal frame for eyeglasses, comprising a front frame having a pair of lens-bearing rims to each of which there is fastened, on its outermost part, a nose for the hinging of a temple piece. Each nose is formed of a monolithic block and each rim is cut at the place corresponding to the corresponding nose so as to define two branches, one fastened to the nose and the other connected to it by a threaded pin.
Inventors: Vittorio Tabacchi, Vincenzo Viel
Patent number: 4598983
Abstract: A metal frame for eyeglasses, which comprises a front frame having a pair of wire rings to each of which there is fastened, on the outermost part, a nose for the hinging of a bar. Each nose consists of a pair of plates and of means for tightening one plate against the other. Each ring is cut at the place corresponding to its nose and its two end portions corresponding to the cut are shaped and held by form locking in corresponding anchoring seats defined by the clamped plates.
Eyeglass frames with metallic strip reinforcement traversed by hinge attachment screws
Patent number: 4592629
Abstract: Eyeglass frames are produced from reinforced plastic (synthetic resin) material in the form of plastic plates which are provided with a groove of predetermined configuration receiving a metallic reinforcing blade. When the groove is sealed, the blade extends across a bridge piece adapted to the position above the bridge of the nose of the user and around windows receiving lenses for the eyeglasses.
Assignee: Morwen s.r.l.
Inventor: Renato Giacomelli
Patent number: 4445760
Abstract: An improved pair of eyeglasses is provided which comprises a pair of eyeglass lenses, and a frame having a spaced pair of openable lens holders comprising annular rims substantially around the entire periphery of the lenses and ear retainers connected to the holders. The rims each have a closable about vertical space therein so that the rims can be opened to release the lenses. A nose bridge interconnects the holders in the frame and includes a closure in the form of an about horizontal rotatable rod having ends threaded in opposite directions and releasably received through the rims and spaces to simultaneously open or close the same by rotation of the rod. In another embodiment, a pair of such horizontal rods are rotatably positioned in the bridge, one end of each rod being received in a central vertical post and the other end being threadably received through one of the rims and spaces. Thus, the spaces can be independently opened and closed by rotation of the rods.
Inventor: John T. Simms
Eyeglass frame having removable lens
Patent number: 4360252
Abstract: An eyeglass frame having removable lenses comprising of lens rings which are split into an upper and lower ring portion. Interposed between the upper and lower ring portions, and forming an integral part of the frame are positive actuating means to force open or draw closed the split lens rings to facilitate insertion and removal of lens. Several species of eyeglass frame are visualized. The preferred species utilizes a turnbuckle arrangement or a coupling post. Other species visualized are torsional spring action closure, helical spring action, and double loop retention.
Assignee: Sol-Optics, Inc.
Inventor: Charles I. Solomon
Spectacles frame of wood
Patent number: 4255024
Abstract: The main components of the frame are constituted by slats of wood arranged in layers, shaped and adhesively assembled.
Inventors: Thibaut de Monts, Herve de Varax, Jacques Gourvenec
Patent number: 4190333
Abstract: A metallic spectacle frame having each of its eyes split to accomodate a lens is provided with hinge assemblies each of which including a T-bar member that extends through the frame to the front side thereof. The portion of the T-bar member disposed on the front side of the frame forms a plaque which adds structural support to the frame as well as conceals the slit in the frame. The plaque extends around the side of the frame and abuts against a temple. A slot formed in the bridge of the frame is adapted to receive a nose pad assembly which is retained by a set screw extending into the frame from the back side thereof. A pair of notches are formed adjacent the slot to receive respective posts of the nose pad assembly to ensure proper orientation of the assembly. The nose pad assembly may comprise a rocker arm with individual nose pads, a single piece saddle bridge or some variant thereof.
Assignee: Lambert Anodizing Co. Inc.
Inventor: Raymond E. Lambert
Patent number: 4017165
Abstract: Eyeglass frame structure comprising a lens receiving or bow portion having a pair of oppositely disposed temple or earpiece members hingedly secured at the opposite ends thereof, said lens receiving portion being provided with a transversely separable nose bridge element for facilitating installing of a lens member in the eyeglass frame, each of said earpiece members being of an adjustable length, and each earpiece member hingedly secured to the lens receiving portion for adjustment of the planar orientation of the lens receiving portion with respect to the earpiece axis in both lateral and transverse directions.
Assignee: Frank S. Griffin
Inventor: James F. Davis
Hinge attached to the split ends means for aligning an eyeglass frame at the split ends thereof and also the front
Patent number: 3941461
Abstract: A lens frame is split to afford mounting of the lens therein and a front hinge is attached to the split ends for mounting the temple. A pin aligns the split ends of the frame and the front hinge parts which affords numerous advantages of strength as well as alignment.
Assignee: Lambert Anodizing Co., Inc.