Patent ID: 8550619

Claim:
A removable lens eyewear system comprising: a frame comprising: a first temple, a second temple, a surface having a first portion, a second portion, and a middle portion between the first portion and the second portion, wherein the middle portion comprises a bridge, wherein the first portion is connected to the first temple and the second portion is connected to the second temple, and wherein the first portion and the second portion are configured for viewing therethrough; at least one removable lens comprising: a surface configured for viewing therethrough; an engagement member disposed about the surface; and a plurality of protrusions extending from the surface; a lens-securing assembly connected to the bridge, wherein the lens-securing assembly comprises: a pin; an actuation member in communication with the pin, wherein the actuation member is configured to position the pin in a retracted state when a force is applied to the actuation member such that the pin does not engage the engagement member of the removable lens, and wherein the actuation member is further configured to position the pin in an extended state when the force is removed such that the pin engages the engagement member of the removable lens; and a plurality of recesses configured for slideably receiving the plurality of protrusions of the removable lens.