US3264678A
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Magnetic hinge pin assembly for eyeglass structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-10-04
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Granted: 1966-08-09
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Expires: 1985-10-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred F Parmelee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:22
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C5/00; G02C5/22; G02C5/2209; G02C2200/00; G02C2200/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S16/00; Y10S16/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR EYEGLASSES HAVING A FRAME AND BOWS THEREON, COMPRISING: A PAIR OF RELATIVELY MOVABLE HINGE STRUCTURES FOR SWINGABLY INTERCONNECTING THE FRAME AND A RESPECTIVE BOW AND HAVING A COMMON PIN-RECEIVING PIVOT PASSAGE THERETHROUGH; AND HINGE PIN MEANS PROVIDED WITH AN ELONGATED FIRST SECTION HAVING ONE END THEREOF TELESCOPED AT LEAST PARTIALLY THROUGH SAID PASSAGE, AND A SECOND SECTION CONTACTING SAID ONE END OF SAID FIRST SECTION, ONE OF SAID SECTIONS BEING MAGNETIC AND THE OTHER SECTION BEING MAGNETIZED WHEREBY SAID SECTIONS WILL BE MAGNETICALLY COUPLED TO EACH OTHER, SAID SECTIONS INCLUDING INTEGRAL RETAINER MEANS DISPOSED TO ENGAGE AT LEAST ONE OF SAID HINGE STRUCTURES AND NORMALLY MAINTAIN SAID FIRST SECTION IN SAID TELESCOPED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR EYEGLASSES HAVING A FRAME AND BOWS THEREON, COMPRISING: A PAIR OF RELATIVELY MOVABLE HINGE STRUCTURES FOR SWINGABLY INTERCONNECTING THE FRAME AND A RESPECTIVE BOW AND HAVING A COMMON PIN-RECEIVING PIVOT PASSAGE THERETHROUGH; AND HINGE PIN MEANS PROVIDED WITH AN ELONGATED FIRST SECTION HAVING ONE END THEREOF TELESCOPED AT LEAST PARTIALLY THROUGH SAID PASSAGE, AND A SECOND SECTION CONTACTING SAID ONE END OF SAID FIRST SECTION, ONE OF SAID SECTIONS BEING MAGNETIC AND THE OTHER SECTION BEING MAGNETIZED WHEREBY SAID SECTIONS WILL BE MAGNETICALLY COUPLED TO EACH OTHER, SAID SECTIONS INCLUDING INTEGRAL RETAINER MEANS DISPOSED TO ENGAGE AT LEAST ONE OF SAID HINGE STRUCTURES AND NORMALLY MAINTAIN SAID FIRST SECTION IN SAID TELESCOPED POSITION.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-08-08 | 1970-02-07 | 1970-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-08 | 1974-02-07 | 1974-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-08 | 1978-02-07 | 1978-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |