US3827790A
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Spectacle holder
Assignee: HILSINGER CORP
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Filing: 1973-04-26
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Granted: 1974-08-06
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Expires: 1993-04-26
Abstract
Abstract A flexible member adapted to be attached to the ear engaging portions of the temples of a spectacle by means of elastic loops at the ends of the device with a means for adjusting the encircling size of the elastic loops.
Inventors
- 👤 R Wenzel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:24
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C3/00; G02C3/003; G02C11/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/13; Y10T24/1371; Y10T24/1397; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3916; Y10T24/3933
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A spectacle holder comprising an elongated elastic member having an end portion with its end portion doubled upon itself to provide a loop having two portions, means to secure the end portion in fixed relation along the elastic member and a member adjustable along said two portions to vary the embracing size of the loop, said adjustable member having an internal configuration defining two holes in side by side relationship, each of the holes receiving one of the two loop portions, one of said holes being of a size so that its walls frictionally grip the portion extending therethrough to hold it in place and the other hole being of a greater size so that its walls are relatively free of the portion extending therethrough whereby only one loop portion is frictionally held and after adjustment the loop is in balanced relation relative to the adjustable member, the other loop portion being free to slide in its hole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A spectacle holder comprising an elongated elastic member having an end portion with its end portion doubled upon itself to provide a loop having two portions, means to secure the end portion in fixed relation along the elastic member and a member adjustable along said two portions to vary the embracing size of the loop, said adjustable member having an internal configuration defining two holes in side by side relationship, each of the holes receiving one of the two loop portions, one of said holes being of a size so that its walls frictionally grip the portion extending therethrough to hold it in place and the other hole being of a greater size so that its walls are relatively free of the portion extending therethrough whereby only one loop portion is frictionally held and after adjustment the loop is in balanced relation relative to the adjustable member, the other loop portion being free to slide in its hole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A spectacle holder as in claim 1 wherein there is a slot extending between and connecting said two holes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A spectacle holder as in claim 1 wherein there is a slot extending beTween and connecting said two holes, the size of said slot being less than the size of the elastic member in relaxed condition.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
A spectacle holder as in claim 1 wherein there is a slot extending between and connecting said two holes, the size of said slot being less than the size of the elastic member in relaxed condition but of a size to permit the elastic member to pass therethrough when in stretched condition.
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) | 1977-08-05 | 1978-02-04 | 1978-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-05 | 1982-02-04 | 1982-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-05 | 1986-02-04 | 1986-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |