US3846017A
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Eyeglasses
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-08
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Granted: 1974-11-05
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Expires: 1993-06-08
Abstract
Abstract Eyeglasses in which improved framings, an improved nose bridge connection between the framings and an improved hinge connection between the framings and the temple pieces are constructed to be sturdy, to prevent damage when the eyeglasses are placed on a surface, and to be easily fitted to the wearer.
Inventors
- 👤 B Ferrell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 04:38
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C1/00; G02C1/02; G02C1/023; G02C5/00; G02C5/02; G02C5/10; G02C5/22; G02C5/2272
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
300 words
Eyeglasses comprising, in combination, a pair of substantially rimless lenses of a generally rectangular configuration, each of said lenses having top, bottom, nasal, and temple edges, a pair of end caps secured to each lens of said pair of lenses, one of said pair of end caps secured on the nasal side of each of said lenses and the other of said pair of end caps secured to the temple side of each of said lenses, each of said end caps having a recessed substantially c-shaped portion for receiving a respective nasal and temporal edge of one of said pair of lenses and extending over a portion of the top and bottom edges of said pair of lenses, wherein the distance between the top and bottom portions of said end caps in an unassembled state is slightly smaller than the top to bottom distance of each of the pair of lenses whereby to hold said lenses within said recessed portion of said end caps in a vise-like manner, a nose bridge connection between the lenses to hold same in spaced apart relationship, said nose bridge connection comprising a nose bridge piece and a brace, each of which extends into the two nasal oriented caps, a pair of L-shaped connecting members, each one of said L-shaped members secured to a respective temple end cap, a pair of flexible tubular hinge members, each one of said hinge members secured to a respective one of said L-shaped members and a pair of temple members, each one of said temple members secured to a respective one of said tubular hinge members, said flexible tube member and the connections between said temple members and said flexible tubular hinge members being such as to allow adjustment of the length of said temple members with relative ease.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
300 words
Eyeglasses comprising, in combination, a pair of substantially rimless lenses of a generally rectangular configuration, each of said lenses having top, bottom, nasal, and temple edges, a pair of end caps secured to each lens of said pair of lenses, one of said pair of end caps secured on the nasal side of each of said lenses and the other of said pair of end caps secured to the temple side of each of said lenses, each of said end caps having a recessed substantially c-shaped portion for receiving a respective nasal and temporal edge of one of said pair of lenses and extending over a portion of the top and bottom edges of said pair of lenses, wherein the distance between the top and bottom portions of said end caps in an unassembled state is slightly smaller than the top to bottom distance of each of the pair of lenses whereby to hold said lenses within said recessed portion of said end caps in a vise-like manner, a nose bridge connection between the lenses to hold same in spaced apart relationship, said nose bridge connection comprising a nose bridge piece and a brace, each of which extends into the two nasal oriented caps, a pair of L-shaped connecting members, each one of said L-shaped members secured to a respective temple end cap, a pair of flexible tubular hinge members, each one of said hinge members secured to a respective one of said L-shaped members and a pair of temple members, each one of said temple members secured to a respective one of said tubular hinge members, said flexible tube member and the connections between said temple members and said flexible tubular hinge members being such as to allow adjustment of the length of said temple members with relative ease.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
Eyeglasses as described in claim 1 wherein each flexible tubular hinge is connected to a temple piece by a housing inserted in each flexible tubular hinge.
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) | 1977-11-04 | 1978-05-06 | 1978-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-04 | 1982-05-06 | 1982-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-04 | 1986-05-06 | 1986-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |