US3787113A
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Eyeglasses, and mounting means therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-09-20
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Granted: 1974-01-22
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Expires: 1992-09-20
Abstract
Abstract Mounting means for mounting a pair of visually corrective eyeglasses within a protective mask including an attaching means fixed to the viewing glass of the protective mask, the attaching means having a plurality of notches in its lower edge, a carrier having a plurality of tabs to be received within the notches to fix the carrier to the attaching means, the eyeglasses being pivotally carried by the carrier. The arrangement is such that the eyeglasses, with the carrier, are removable from the attaching means; and, when the eyeglasses are in place within the mask, the mask itself locates the eyeglasses with respect to the wearer''s eyes.
Inventors
- 👤 S Shedrow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:31
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C9/00; G02C9/02; G02C3/00; G02C3/02; G02C7/00; G02C7/02; G02C7/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A mask having a viewing glass, and mounting means for mounting a pair of eyeglasses within said mask, said mounting means including attaching means fixable to said viewing glass, a substantially rigid carrier releasibly receivable by said attaching means, and hinge means, said hinge means being fixed to said carrier and to said eyeglasses so that said eyeglasses are pivotal with respect to said carrier said attaching means comprising a bar having a plurality of notches spaced along one edge thereof, a plurality of tabs on said carrier, said tabs being complementary to said notches, said tabs being receivable within said notches.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A mask having a viewing glass, and mounting means for mounting a pair of eyeglasses within said mask, said mounting means including attaching means fixable to said viewing glass, a substantially rigid carrier releasibly receivable by said attaching means, and hinge means, said hinge means being fixed to said carrier and to said eyeglasses so that said eyeglasses are pivotal with respect to said carrier said attaching means comprising a bar having a plurality of notches spaced along one edge thereof, a plurality of tabs on said carrier, said tabs being complementary to said notches, said tabs being receivable within said notches.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
Mounting means according to claim 1, said eyeglasses comprising a pair of lens frames, a pair of lenses mounted within said lens frames, and a bridge between said lens frames, and a plurality of tips on said lens frames, said tips configured to contact said viewing glass to cause said eyeglasses to pivot away from said viewing glass.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
135 words
In combination, a mask to fit over the eyes of a wearer, said mask having a substantially flat viewing glass, and a pair of eyeglasses, attaching means fixed to said viewing glass at the horizontal center of said viewing glass and at the upper vertical periphery of said viewing glass, a substantially rigid carrier for said eyeglasses removably receivable by said attaching means in substantially the same plane as said attaching means, and hinge means, said hinge means being fixed to said eyeglasses and to said carrier so that said eyeglasses are pivotal with respect to said carrier said attaching means comprising a bar having a plurality of notches spaced along one edge thereof, a plurality of tabs on said carrier, said tabs being complementary to said notches, said tabs being receivable within said notches.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
135 words
In combination, a mask to fit over the eyes of a wearer, said mask having a substantially flat viewing glass, and a pair of eyeglasses, attaching means fixed to said viewing glass at the horizontal center of said viewing glass and at the upper vertical periphery of said viewing glass, a substantially rigid carrier for said eyeglasses removably receivable by said attaching means in substantially the same plane as said attaching means, and hinge means, said hinge means being fixed to said eyeglasses and to said carrier so that said eyeglasses are pivotal with respect to said carrier said attaching means comprising a bar having a plurality of notches spaced along one edge thereof, a plurality of tabs on said carrier, said tabs being complementary to said notches, said tabs being receivable within said notches.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination of claim 3, said hinge means being fixed to the upper portion of said eyeglasses and means for causing said eyeglasses to pivot about said hinge means away from said viewing glass.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein said mask is an underwater mask, said mask configured to fit against the face of a wearer to effect a water-tight seal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination of claim 5 and including spacer means between the said attaching means and the said viewing glass to support said attaching means parallel to said viewing glass and inwardly displaced therefrom.
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) | 1977-01-21 | 1977-07-23 | 1978-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-21 | 1981-07-23 | 1982-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-21 | 1985-07-23 | 1986-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |