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Eyeglasses having magnetically positioned flip-up lenses

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-06-21
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Granted: 1980-04-08
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Expires: 1998-06-21
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Abstract

Abstract These eyeglasses consist primarily of a frame, in the bridge portion of which, is a cylindrical magnet that is received within a sleeve of ferrous metal. The sleeve structure includes a flat connecting member, which is rigidly secured to a lens supporting member, so as to enable the wearer to pivot the lenses upward, or downward, as desired.

Inventors

  • 👤 Jefferson P. Waldrop

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-05 22:09
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C1/00; G02C1/04; G02C9/00; G02C9/02; G02C2200/00; G02C2200/02

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 132 words
Eyeglasses comprising a frame having a bridge for supporting a lens mounting member which is pivotal of the main body of said frame, a cylindrical permanent magnet secured in an opening in the center of the top of said main body, the ends of said cylindrical permanent magnet being fixedly secured to the ends of said opening, said cylindrical permanent magnet being aligned with the longitudinal length of said main body and positioned above the bridge of said body, a ferrous metal sleeve disposed on said cylindrical magnet, with said lens mounting member being attached to said sleeve, said ferrous metal sleeve being rotatable on said permanent magnet such that the magnetic force between said magnet and said sleeve will hold said lens mounting member stationary in a raised or lowered position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 132 words
Eyeglasses comprising a frame having a bridge for supporting a lens mounting member which is pivotal of the main body of said frame, a cylindrical permanent magnet secured in an opening in the center of the top of said main body, the ends of said cylindrical permanent magnet being fixedly secured to the ends of said opening, said cylindrical permanent magnet being aligned with the longitudinal length of said main body and positioned above the bridge of said body, a ferrous metal sleeve disposed on said cylindrical magnet, with said lens mounting member being attached to said sleeve, said ferrous metal sleeve being rotatable on said permanent magnet such that the magnetic force between said magnet and said sleeve will hold said lens mounting member stationary in a raised or lowered position.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

FR1037755A Cited
US2802693A Cited
US2986970A Cited

USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1983-04-08 1983-10-08 1984-04-08 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1987-04-08 1987-10-08 1988-04-08 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1991-04-08 1991-10-08 1992-04-08 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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