US4006974A
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Eyeglass structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-09-26
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Granted: 1977-02-08
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Expires: 1995-09-26
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed an eyeglass or spectacle configuration which includes a pair of viewing lenses coupled together by means of a bridge element which further includes a backing suitably treated to enable retention of the same on the skin of a user in proximity to the user's forehead to thereby suspend the lenses in front of the user's eyes; thus eliminating conventional temple members and nose bridges typically and commonly associated with the prior art eyeglasses.
Inventors
- 👤 Sam L. Resnick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:58
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C5/00; G02C5/02; G02C5/04; G02C3/00; G02C5/10; G02C2200/00; G02C2200/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A spectacle apparatus adapted to be supported and worn by a user comprising first and second lens assemblies, a bar located between said lens assemblies and having a back surface including an adhesive for direct coupling of the bar to the forehead area of a user, said bar as located causing said lens assemblies to be positioned each in front of a respective eye of the user.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
A spectacle apparatus adapted to be supported and worn by a user comprising first and second lens assemblies, a bar located between said lens assemblies and having a back surface including an adhesive for direct coupling of the bar to the forehead area of a user, said bar as located causing said lens assemblies to be positioned each in front of a respective eye of the user.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
100 words
A method of supporting a pair of viewing lens assemblies in proper orientation on the face of a user to enable the user to look through said lens assemblies for vision correction comprising the steps of securing said lens assemblies at a predetermined distance one apart from the other, as determined by the separation of the eyes of said user and adhesively bonding said lens assemblies on the face of said user to secure the same thereto at said proper orientation with said lenses positioned away from the eyes of the user, but proximate thereto for correction to his vision.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
100 words
A method of supporting a pair of viewing lens assemblies in proper orientation on the face of a user to enable the user to look through said lens assemblies for vision correction comprising the steps of securing said lens assemblies at a predetermined distance one apart from the other, as determined by the separation of the eyes of said user and adhesively bonding said lens assemblies on the face of said user to secure the same thereto at said proper orientation with said lenses positioned away from the eyes of the user, but proximate thereto for correction to his vision.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
87 words
A spectacle apparatus adapted to be supported and worn by a user requiring a visual correction comprising first and second lens assemblies, a forehead member positioned above said lens assemblies and means for coupling said lens assemblies to said forehead member at a distance determined by the separation of the eyes of said user; whereby said lens assemblies are positioned in front of said user's eyes to provide correction when said forehead member is bonded to the forehead of a user by means of a suitable adhesive.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
87 words
A spectacle apparatus adapted to be supported and worn by a user requiring a visual correction comprising first and second lens assemblies, a forehead member positioned above said lens assemblies and means for coupling said lens assemblies to said forehead member at a distance determined by the separation of the eyes of said user; whereby said lens assemblies are positioned in front of said user's eyes to provide correction when said forehead member is bonded to the forehead of a user by means of a suitable adhesive.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said forehead member comprises a flexible pliable bar adapted to be adjusted to the contour of a user's forehead.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said adhesive is a double backed tape wherein one side is secured to said forehead member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said lens assemblies are pivotally coupled to said forehead member to enable said user to pivotally move one or the other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus according to claim 3 further comprising a first and second tab extending from said lens assemblies and adapted to accommodate glue for further securing said spectacle apparatus to the skin of a user.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
70 words
The apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said forehead member comprises a first bar having a C-shaped cross section and a second bar slideably mounted within the channel of said C-shaped bar, means for mounting one lens assembly on said first bar and the other on said second bar and means coupled to said bars for locking one to the other as determined by the eye separation of a user.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus according to claim 3 further comprising first and second temple members extending respectively from said first and second lens assemblies.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said forehead member is fabricated from a plastic.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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