US3880503A
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Adjustable eyeglass frame
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-19
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Granted: 1975-04-29
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Expires: 1993-11-19
Abstract
Abstract An eyeglass frame having a pair of lense rims provided with substantially conventional temple bars pivotally connected thereto on generally vertical axes, said lense rims pivotally connected together on a horizontal axis near the nose abridging portion of the eyeglass frames so as to permit individual freedom of adjustment of the temple bars in upward and downward directions about the horizontal pivotal connection of said rims.
Inventors
- 👤 Modine P Uribe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:01
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C1/00; G02C1/06; G02C5/00; G02C5/02; G02C5/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
In an eyeglass frame: a pair of lense rims; a nose abridging means interconnecting said rims; a pair of temple bars each hinged to one of said lense rims on a substantially vertical axis; said nose abridging means pivotally interconnecting said rims on a substantially horizontal axis thereby allowing said temple bars individual freedom of adjustment in upward and downward directions about said substantially horizontal axis; a bearing pin pivotally interconnects and supports said rims at said nose abridging means; a retainer means is disposed near each end of said bearing pin, said retainer means being fixed to at least one of said lense rims and adapted to prevent axial dislocation of said bearing pin relative to said lense rims, but permitting pivotal freedom of at least one of said lense rims about said substantially horizontal axis and relative to said bearing pin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
In an eyeglass frame: a pair of lense rims; a nose abridging means interconnecting said rims; a pair of temple bars each hinged to one of said lense rims on a substantially vertical axis; said nose abridging means pivotally interconnecting said rims on a substantially horizontal axis thereby allowing said temple bars individual freedom of adjustment in upward and downward directions about said substantially horizontal axis; a bearing pin pivotally interconnects and supports said rims at said nose abridging means; a retainer means is disposed near each end of said bearing pin, said retainer means being fixed to at least one of said lense rims and adapted to prevent axial dislocation of said bearing pin relative to said lense rims, but permitting pivotal freedom of at least one of said lense rims about said substantially horizontal axis and relative to said bearing pin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said bearing pin is provided with at least one annular groove in its periphery; said retainer means being a pin fixed to a respective lense frame and disposed in said groove at substantially right angles to said substantially horizontal axis.
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) | 1978-04-28 | 1978-10-28 | 1979-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-28 | 1982-10-28 | 1983-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-28 | 1986-10-28 | 1987-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |