US3741635A
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Spectacle positioning and securing devices
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-01
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Granted: 1973-06-26
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Expires: 1991-11-01
Abstract
Abstract The invention teaches the use of an adjustable hook means adjustably secured to the temples of spectacles. The hook means being adapted to hook on to the forward helix of the ears of a person and fix the distance between the helix and the bridge of the nose of a person and thereby prevent the spectacles from sliding on the bridge of the nose of the person wearing the spectacles.
Inventors
- 👤 S Wortman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:48
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C5/00; G02C5/14; G02C5/143; G02C11/00; G02C3/00; G02C3/003; G02C5/22; G02C5/2263
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
An attachment for templates of spectacles to maintain said spectacles in a fixed position on the nose of a wearer of said spectacles comprising: a boss attached to each template, each boss including an arm bearing a terminal portion which in use is in a position below the top of the ear of the wearer, each terminal portion having a node thereon which in use extends inwardly from the boss into the wearer''s ear, said node abutting against the helix of the ear of the wearer when in use and serving to retain the spectacles in a fixed position without the use of any substantial pressure directed inwardly against the ear further including rotating means for connecting said arm to said boss so that said arm may be rotated with respect to said boss.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
An attachment for templates of spectacles to maintain said spectacles in a fixed position on the nose of a wearer of said spectacles comprising: a boss attached to each template, each boss including an arm bearing a terminal portion which in use is in a position below the top of the ear of the wearer, each terminal portion having a node thereon which in use extends inwardly from the boss into the wearer''s ear, said node abutting against the helix of the ear of the wearer when in use and serving to retain the spectacles in a fixed position without the use of any substantial pressure directed inwardly against the ear further including rotating means for connecting said arm to said boss so that said arm may be rotated with respect to said boss.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
73 words
The attachment of claim 1 wherein said rotating means includes a semicircular countersink portion in the boss, radiant indentations in said countersink portion, a threaded screw hold in said countersink portion, teeth on said arm adapted to engage said radiant indentations, a hole in said arm, a screw adapted to be inserted through the hole in said arm and into said tapered screw hole whereby said arm may be screwed to said boss.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The attachment of claim 2 wherein sliding means attach said boss to said template to permit sliding movement of the boss.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-06-25 | 1976-12-25 | 1977-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-25 | 1980-12-25 | 1981-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-25 | 1984-12-25 | 1985-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |