US4732465A
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Eyeglass holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-11-05
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Granted: 1988-03-22
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Expires: 2006-11-05
Abstract
Abstract Holding means for securing a pair of eyeglasses to the wearer's head. A pair of flexible sheets each having a row of apertures provided thereon through which the opposite temple ends of the eyeglasses are extended to form a plurality of spaced apart folds engaging the wearer's head holding the eyeglasses thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Albertus B. Field
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:30
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
The combination: eye glasses including a frame and a pair of lenses mounted to said frame and further including first and second side bars pivotally mounted to said frame and extendable aft of the ears of the person's head; a first flexible sheet of material including a plurality of first apertures through which the first side bar is extendable in zigzag fashion relative to said sheet to alternately position said sheet on a side of said first side bar to contact the person's head and then on a side of said first side bar away from the person's head and back; and, a second flexible sheet of material including a plurality of second apertures through which the second side bar is extendable in zigzag fashion relative to said second sheet to alternately position said second sheet on a side of said second side bar to contact the person's head and then on a side of said second side bar away from the person's head and back.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
The combination: eye glasses including a frame and a pair of lenses mounted to said frame and further including first and second side bars pivotally mounted to said frame and extendable aft of the ears of the person's head; a first flexible sheet of material including a plurality of first apertures through which the first side bar is extendable in zigzag fashion relative to said sheet to alternately position said sheet on a side of said first side bar to contact the person's head and then on a side of said first side bar away from the person's head and back; and, a second flexible sheet of material including a plurality of second apertures through which the second side bar is extendable in zigzag fashion relative to said second sheet to alternately position said second sheet on a side of said second side bar to contact the person's head and then on a side of said second side bar away from the person's head and back.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
The device of claim 1 wherein each sheet has an elongated flat configuration prior to mounting to said side bars with said first apertures arranged in a row along the length of said first sheet and with said second apertures arranged in a row along the length of said second sheet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
The device of claim 2 wherein each sheet assumes an accordion configuration when mounted to said side bars with said side bars being extendable through each aperture in sequential fashion forming a plurality of folds in each sheet in contact with the person's head limiting movement between said side bars and the person's head.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The device of claim 3 wherein said material is surgical latex.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
92 words
The combination: eye glasses including a frame and a pair of lenses mounted to said frame and further including first and second side bars extendable against the person's head; and, a first flexible sheet of material including a plurality of first apertures through which the first side bar is extendable in zigzag fashion relative to said sheet to alternately position said sheet on a side of said first side bar to contact the person's head and then on a side of said first side bar away from the person's head and back.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
92 words
The combination: eye glasses including a frame and a pair of lenses mounted to said frame and further including first and second side bars extendable against the person's head; and, a first flexible sheet of material including a plurality of first apertures through which the first side bar is extendable in zigzag fashion relative to said sheet to alternately position said sheet on a side of said first side bar to contact the person's head and then on a side of said first side bar away from the person's head and back.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
72 words
The combination of claim 5 and further comprising: a second flexible sheet of material including a plurality of second apertures through which the second side bar is extendable in zigzag fashion relative to said second sheet to alternately position said second sheet on a side of said second side bar to contact the person's head and then on a side of said second side bar away from the person's head and back.
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) | 1991-03-22 | 1991-09-21 | 1992-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-03-22 | 1995-09-21 | 1996-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-03-22 | 1999-09-21 | 2000-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |