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Hinge system for eyewear
Assignee: Luxottica Leasing SpA
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Filing: 1993-06-07
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Granted: 1995-05-23
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Expires: 2013-06-07
Abstract
Abstract An eyewear hinge system comprising a front frame with a generally "T" shaped member extending sidewardly on opposite ends thereof and two temple members having means for frictionally gripping and holding the "T" member.
Inventors
- 👤 Simon M. Conway
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 02:30
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C5/00; G02C5/22; G02C5/2209; G02C2200/00; G02C2200/08; G02C2200/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A hinge system for eyewear containing a front frame and a pair of temples on opposite ends of said front frame, said hinge system comprising: a generally "T" shaped member extending sidewardly on each opposite end of said front frame and having a post which is vertical with respect to said front frame, and a receiving member attached to one end of each of said temples comprising at least two arcuately shaped fingers which project perpendicular to said post from a position toward said front frame, said fingers defining segment of a circle by their inner periphery and means for frictionally gripping and holding said post, and which function as a positive stop when said post is within said segment of a circle, whereby each of said temples can be swung from a position perpendicular to said front frame to a position parallel to said front frame when said post is engaged within said receiving member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A hinge system for eyewear containing a front frame and a pair of temples on opposite ends of said front frame, said hinge system comprising: a generally "T" shaped member extending sidewardly on each opposite end of said front frame and having a post which is vertical with respect to said front frame, and a receiving member attached to one end of each of said temples comprising at least two arcuately shaped fingers which project perpendicular to said post from a position toward said front frame, said fingers defining segment of a circle by their inner periphery and means for frictionally gripping and holding said post, and which function as a positive stop when said post is within said segment of a circle, whereby each of said temples can be swung from a position perpendicular to said front frame to a position parallel to said front frame when said post is engaged within said receiving member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The hinge system of claim 1 wherein said receiving member comprises a snap interfit member allowing forcible removal and replacement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The hinge system of claim 2 wherein said post and said arcuate shaped element have substantially complimentary shapes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
93 words
An eyewear frame comprising: a front frame comprising at least one lens having hinge members integrally within said lens and extending sidewardly from opposite ends of said front frame, each of said hinge members having a post which is vertical with respect to said front frame, and a pair of temples each having an inner end for attachment to one of said hinge members and an outer end extending over the ear of the wearer, said inner end comprising a receiving member having outwardly extending fingers for frictionally gripping and holding said post.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
93 words
An eyewear frame comprising: a front frame comprising at least one lens having hinge members integrally within said lens and extending sidewardly from opposite ends of said front frame, each of said hinge members having a post which is vertical with respect to said front frame, and a pair of temples each having an inner end for attachment to one of said hinge members and an outer end extending over the ear of the wearer, said inner end comprising a receiving member having outwardly extending fingers for frictionally gripping and holding said post.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The eyewear frame of claim 4 wherein each of said receiving members are integral with said temples.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The eyewear frame of claim 4 wherein each of said fingers extending outwardly from a position toward said front frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The hinge system of claim 4 wherein the receiving member further comprises at least two fingers which extend from one side of a substantially arcuate shaped element which defines a segment of a circle by its inner periphery.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The hinge system of claim 7 wherein said post and said segment of a circle have substantially complimentary shapes to provide for a snap interfit.
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