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Self-adjusting eyeglasses
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1975-10-28
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Granted: 1977-06-14
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Expires: 1995-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A pair of eyeglasses in which the frame member is joined to each temple member and to each nose piece member by a ball joint so as to eliminate any torque pressure on the wearer, with the temples and nose pieces free to rotate to fit the profile of the wearer of the eyeglasses.
Inventors
- 👤 Gloria W. Harris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 07:40
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C5/00; G02C5/12; G02C5/122; G02C5/22; G02C5/2209; G02C5/2263
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A pair of eyeglasses comprising a frame member enclosing a pair of eyeglass lenses, a pair of individual temple pieces and a pair of individual nose support pieces, with each temple piece and each nose support piece individually mounted by a ball and socket joint to the frame member, such that each of the two temple pieces and each of the two nose support pieces are pivotally mounted with respect to the frame and with respect to each of the other said pieces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A pair of eyeglasses comprising a frame member enclosing a pair of eyeglass lenses, a pair of individual temple pieces and a pair of individual nose support pieces, with each temple piece and each nose support piece individually mounted by a ball and socket joint to the frame member, such that each of the two temple pieces and each of the two nose support pieces are pivotally mounted with respect to the frame and with respect to each of the other said pieces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The combination as recited in claim 1 in which a ball member is slotted so as to provide elastic deflection, when the ball is compressed in fitting into or out of a socket, said ball member biased to expand in the socket by spring action of the ball material, in the assembled state.
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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) | 1980-06-13 | 1980-12-13 | 1981-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-13 | 1984-12-13 | 1985-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-13 | 1988-12-13 | 1989-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |