Abstract Eyeglass frames for supporting lenses adjacent the eyes of the wearer consisting of a plurality of supporting members, having their longitudinal axes disposed vertically with respect to the face of the wearer, mounted on the upper and lower edges of the lenses. The members engage the skin adjacent the eye socket of the individual wearing the glasses and provide a movable support for the lenses adjacent the eye of the user. If desired, the frames may also include a nose bridge member to furnish additional support on the nose of the wearer. The support members are secured to the face of the wearer by adhesive means disposed on the ends of the support members, and are slidably engaged on the edges of the lenses so as to be adjustable during use.
Apparatus for supporting eyeglass lenses adjacent the eyes of the wearer, comprising: at least one lens frame; a plurality of I-shaped support members, integrally formed with said lens frame, extending outwardly in opposite directions from said lens frame; and adhesive means, affixed to the ends of said support members, for engaging the skin of the wearer adjacent the eye thereof and securing said lens frame thereto during use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus for supporting eyeglass lenses adjacent the eyes of the wearer, comprising: at least one lens frame; a plurality of I-shaped support members, integrally formed with said lens frame, extending outwardly in opposite directions from said lens frame; and adhesive means, affixed to the ends of said support members, for engaging the skin of the wearer adjacent the eye thereof and securing said lens frame thereto during use.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said adhesive means comprises adhesive tape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The apparatus as recited in claim 2, wherein said support members are constructed of magnetically attracted metallic material, and wherein said adhesive tape further comprises magnetic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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The apparatus as recited in claim 3, wherein the apparatus includes a pair of lens frames, and further comprises a nose bridge member, integrally formed with said lens frames, for joining said lens frames and supporting said frames on the nose of the wearer.