US3874776A
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Retainer for eyeglasses
Assignee: Seron Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1973-04-26
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Granted: 1975-04-01
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Expires: 1993-04-26
Abstract
Abstract An inexpensive retainer for eyeglasses or the like. The retainer is fabricated from a strap of flexible material, preferably in the form of a tube, which partially receives a ring of flexible material, preferably a plastic O-ring. A ferrule is crimped about the end of the strap in such a way that a large loop of the ring is exterior of both the ferrule and the tube to receive the temple of an eyeglass or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Suren V Seron
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:28
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C3/00; G02C3/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
An eyeglass retainer, comprising an elongated, flexible strap; a continuous ring formed of resilient material; and a ferrule crimped about an end of said strap and opposite sides of said ring such that a large loop and a small loop of the ring emerge from the ferrule, the opposite sides of the ring within the ferrule being generally parallel and the diameter of said small loop being greater than the distance between said parallel opposite sides to assist in maintaining said retainer in assembled relation, and said large loop being adapted to receive the temple of an eyeglass.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
An eyeglass retainer, comprising an elongated, flexible strap; a continuous ring formed of resilient material; and a ferrule crimped about an end of said strap and opposite sides of said ring such that a large loop and a small loop of the ring emerge from the ferrule, the opposite sides of the ring within the ferrule being generally parallel and the diameter of said small loop being greater than the distance between said parallel opposite sides to assist in maintaining said retainer in assembled relation, and said large loop being adapted to receive the temple of an eyeglass.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A retainer according to claim 1 wherein said strap is defined by a tube, the portion of said ring received in said ferrule and said small loop being received in said tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A retainer according to claim 1 further including large loop size adjusting means including a collar about said large loop and movable thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A retainer according to claim 1 wherein said ring is an O-ring formed of a plastic material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
106 words
A retainer comprising an elongated, flexible strap formed as a tube; an O-ring formed of resilient, plastic material partially received in an end of said tube; a ferrule crimped about said end of said tube such that said O-ring has a first portion within said tube and exterior of one end of said ferrule defining a small loop of a diameter greater than the distance between opposite sides of the O-ring within the ferrule, and a second portion defining a large loop exterior of said tube and the other end of said ferrule and defining a retaining means for receipt of an object to be retained.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
106 words
A retainer comprising an elongated, flexible strap formed as a tube; an O-ring formed of resilient, plastic material partially received in an end of said tube; a ferrule crimped about said end of said tube such that said O-ring has a first portion within said tube and exterior of one end of said ferrule defining a small loop of a diameter greater than the distance between opposite sides of the O-ring within the ferrule, and a second portion defining a large loop exterior of said tube and the other end of said ferrule and defining a retaining means for receipt of an object to be retained.
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) | 1978-03-31 | 1978-09-30 | 1979-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-31 | 1982-09-30 | 1983-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-31 | 1986-09-30 | 1987-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |