US3710653A
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Eyeglass frame alignment device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-14
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Granted: 1973-01-16
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Expires: 1991-04-14
Abstract
Abstract An eyeglass frame alignment device having two vertical posts mounted on a base forming a space therebetween and a third post connected pivotally to the base and rigidly to a lever. A screw in the lever tilts the third post angularly toward and away from the vertical posts to clamp the eyeglasses between the pair of posts and the third post to apply firm pressure against the front member and bridge of the glasses and to hold the glasses firmly in place for a period of time to realign the front member and to obtain a relatively permanent set in the realignment.
Inventors
- 👤 B Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:29
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C13/00; G02C13/001; B; B25; B25B; B25B5/00; B25B5/06; B25B5/10; B25B5/103; B25B5/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
An alignment device for a pair of glasses having a front member with a bridge, comprising a base, a means including a pair of spaced vertical posts extending upwardly from said base and defining a slot between said posts, a means including a third post substantially parallel with said pair of posts and positioned on a horizontal center line of the space between said pair of posts for engaging the bridge, and means for pivoting one of said means angularly on a vertical plane relative to the other of said means to clamp the bridge and front member therebetween for bending the outer ends of said front member rearwardly with respect to said bridge and retaining the front member in the realigned position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
An alignment device for a pair of glasses having a front member with a bridge, comprising a base, a means including a pair of spaced vertical posts extending upwardly from said base and defining a slot between said posts, a means including a third post substantially parallel with said pair of posts and positioned on a horizontal center line of the space between said pair of posts for engaging the bridge, and means for pivoting one of said means angularly on a vertical plane relative to the other of said means to clamp the bridge and front member therebetween for bending the outer ends of said front member rearwardly with respect to said bridge and retaining the front member in the realigned position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
An alignment device for a pair of glasses as defined in claim 1 in which said pair of spaced posts are secured rigidly to said base and said third post includes means for moving said post angularly on a vertical plane toward and away from the upper part of said pair of posts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
An alignment device for a pair of glasses as defined in claim 2 in which said third post is rigidly secured to a lever and a means pivotally attaches said lever to said base near said third post.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
An alignment device for a pair of glasses as defined in claim 2 in which said means for moving said pair of posts and third post relative to one another consists of a screw for moving said third post angularly with respect to said pair of posts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
An alignment device for a pair of glasses as defined in claim 4 in which said screw extends downwardly through said lever and engages said base for tilting said lever upwardly and said third finger angularly with respect to said pair of posts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
An aLignment device for a pair of glasses as defined in claim 1 in which said third post is tapered upwardly and rearwardly on the side thereof generally facing said pair of posts for receiving eye glasses having bridges of different thicknesses.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
An alignment device for a pair of glasses as defined in claim 1 in which said pair of posts and said third post form the only members engaging the pair of glasses when they are clamped therebetween.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-01-16 | 1976-07-17 | 1977-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-16 | 1980-07-17 | 1981-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-16 | 1984-07-17 | 1985-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |