Patent ID: 6941619

Claim:
An eyeglass retainer configured to retain an eyeglass in a desired position on the body of a user, the eyeglass retainer comprising: a cord having a first end and a second end; first means coupled to the first end of the cord for selectively coupling to one of(i) a first temple of an eyeglass; and (ii) a first earpiece coupled to the first temple of the eyeglass; and second means coupled to the second end of the cord for selectively coupling to one of(i) a second temple of an eyeglass; and (ii) a second earpiece coupled to the second temple of the eyeglass, wherein each of the first and second means for selectively coupling comprises a hollow member configured to receive an eyeglass earpiece therein, wherein an opening extends through the hollow member, the opening comprising: (A) a hole extending through the hollow member; and (B) a slit extending through the hollow member, the slit being oriented adjacent the hole.