US4400067A
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One-piece spectacle with hinge
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-12-08
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Granted: 1983-08-23
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Expires: 2001-12-08
Abstract
Abstract A spectacle frame of one-piece molded plastic construction for film-like lens, e.g., lens used in viewing 3-D movies, includes a pair of temple pieces connected by a crossbar and a lens frame and bridge piece joined to the crossbar by a hinge web. A latch integral with the crossbar engages the bridge piece when the spectacle is in use.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward J. Joffe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:17
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C1/00; G02C1/06; G02C9/00; G02C9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A one-piece spectacle frame adapted to be fitted with insertable lenses comprising: a pair of temple pieces; a crossbar connecting the forward ends of said temple pieces; a lens rim and bridge piece; a web hinge connecting said crossbar and said lens rim and bridge piece; and inter-engageable latch means on said crossbar and said lens rim and bridge piece; whereby said lens rim and bridge piece and said pair of temple pieces may be oriented in a first, substantially planar, configuration and, upon hinging of said web hinge, may be oriented in a second, in-use configuration; and wherein said latch means serves to retain said frame in said second configuration.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A one-piece spectacle frame adapted to be fitted with insertable lenses comprising: a pair of temple pieces; a crossbar connecting the forward ends of said temple pieces; a lens rim and bridge piece; a web hinge connecting said crossbar and said lens rim and bridge piece; and inter-engageable latch means on said crossbar and said lens rim and bridge piece; whereby said lens rim and bridge piece and said pair of temple pieces may be oriented in a first, substantially planar, configuration and, upon hinging of said web hinge, may be oriented in a second, in-use configuration; and wherein said latch means serves to retain said frame in said second configuration.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The one-piece spectacle frame of claim 1 wherein each lens rim of said lens rim and bridge piece has grooved side and bottom peripheral walls and a slotted top wall, whereby the lens may be inserted to said lens rim by insertion through said slotted top wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The one-piece spectacle frame of claim 2 wherein lens holding means comprising a wedge-shaped lug projecting into the slot of the top wall of each said lens rim.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The one-piece spectacle frame of claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein said frame is molded of polypropylene.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1986-08-22 | 1987-02-21 | 1987-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-08-22 | 1991-02-21 | 1991-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-08-22 | 1995-02-21 | 1995-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |