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US3840294A
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Makeup glasses
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-21
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Granted: 1974-10-08
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Expires: 1993-05-21
Abstract
Abstract Eyeglass frames for permitting the application of makeup about the eye without interference from the lens or frame components including a bridge member extending solely beneath the eyes and a lens connection to the bridge which permits rotational or transverse movement of the lenses as well as lateral shifting of the lenses with respect to the wearer''s eyes. Also, a bridge and temple connecting arrangement is disclosed that enables the bridge and lenses supported thereby to be moved upwardly and downwardly to position the bridge higher and lower on the wearer''s nose.
Inventors
- 👤 D Kneier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-02 12:23
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C5/00; G02C5/001; G02C5/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
Eyeglass frames particularly adapted for permitting the wearer to apply makeup around an eye, comprising, a bridge member adapted to extend solely beneath the eyes of the wearer, said bridge member having a generally inverted U-shaped central portion to conform with the wearer''s nose and laterally extending legs on opposite sides of said central portion to span the wearer''s cheeks beneath the eyes, temples connected to said legs for support of the frames by the wearer''s ears, a pair of lenses, each of said lenses being disposed on opposite sides of said central portion, and connecting means between the lower ends of said lenses and the respective bridge legs, said connection means being shiftable laterally along said legs and rotatable about said legs as an axis of rotation and wherein each of said legs includes an upwardly bent free end portion and said temples include clamp means for receiving each of said upwardly bent free end portions so that said ends may be moved upwardly and downwardly within clamp means for adjustably positioning the bridge higher and lower with respect to the nose of the wearer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
Eyeglass frames particularly adapted for permitting the wearer to apply makeup around an eye, comprising, a bridge member adapted to extend solely beneath the eyes of the wearer, said bridge member having a generally inverted U-shaped central portion to conform with the wearer''s nose and laterally extending legs on opposite sides of said central portion to span the wearer''s cheeks beneath the eyes, temples connected to said legs for support of the frames by the wearer''s ears, a pair of lenses, each of said lenses being disposed on opposite sides of said central portion, and connecting means between the lower ends of said lenses and the respective bridge legs, said connection means being shiftable laterally along said legs and rotatable about said legs as an axis of rotation and wherein each of said legs includes an upwardly bent free end portion and said temples include clamp means for receiving each of said upwardly bent free end portions so that said ends may be moved upwardly and downwardly within clamp means for adjustably positioning the bridge higher and lower with respect to the nose of the wearer.
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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) | 1977-10-07 | 1978-04-08 | 1978-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-07 | 1982-04-08 | 1982-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-07 | 1986-04-08 | 1986-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |