Variable density light-polarizing spectacles apparatus

Claim 2

A variable density light-polarizing spectacles apparatus comprising: an assembled frame assembly having right and left lens carrier portions, a nose engaging bridge portion, and rearwardly directed temples for supporting the spectacles apparatus before the eyes of the wearer; a first right lens rotatably mounted in said right lens carrier portion; a first left lens rotatably mounted in said left lens carrier portion; means for simultaneously rotating said first right and first left lenses; and a removable second right and left lens assembly slidably engaging said assembled frame assembly, said removable lens assembly capable of a first position received in said assembled frame assembly and a second position slidably removed from said assembled frame assembly for cleaning said lens assembly.

Claim 3

The spectacles apparatus of claim 1, further comprising means for controlling the orientation of said first right and first left lenses.

Claim 4

The spectacles apparatus of claim 2, wherein said assembled frame assembly has an upper surface and said means for controlling extends from said upper surface.

Claim 5

The spectacles apparatus of claim 1, wherein said assembled frame assembly further comprises an insertion and removal slot for the insertion and removal of said removable lens assembly relative to said assembled frame assembly.

Claim 6

The spectacles apparatus of claim 4, wherein said assembled frame assembly futher comprises a support groove for supporting said removable lens assembly received in said assembled frame assembly.

Claim 7

The spectacles apparatus of claim 1, wherein said removable lens assembly slides in a plane parallel to said first left and right lenses.

Claim 8

The spectacles apparatus of claim 1, wherein said removable lens assembly includes a trim member for gripping said removable lens assembly while positioning said removable lens assembly relative to said assembled frame assembly.

Claim 9

A variable density light-polarizing spectacles apparatus comprising: an assembled frame assembly having right and left lens carrier portions, a nose engaging bridge portion, and rearwardly directed temples for supporting the spectacles apparatus before the eyes of the wearer; an inner right lens rotatably mounted in said right lens carrier portion; an inner left lens rotatably mounted in said left lens carrier portion; means for simultaneously rotating said inner right and inner left lenses; a removable outer lens assembly removably engageable with said assembled frame assembly; said assembled frame assembly having an upwardly-facing opening substantially above said nose engaging bridge portion; and means for controlling the orientation of said inner right and inner left lenses, said controlling means extending from the upwardly-facing opening.

Claim 10

A variable density light-polarizing spectacles apparatus comprising: an assembled frame assembly having right and left lens carrier portions, a nose engaging bridge portion, and rearwardly directed temples for supporting the spectacles apparatus before the eyes of the wearer; an inner right lens rotatably mounted in said right lens carrier portion; an inner left lens rotatably mounted in said left lens carrier portion; means for simultaneously rotating said inner right and inner left lenses; a removable outer lens assembly removably engageable with said assembled frame assembly; said assembled frame assembly having an upwardly-facing opening substantially above said nose engaging bridge portion; and means for controlling the orientation of said inner right and inner left lenses, said controlling means extending from the upwardly-facing opening.

Claim 11

The spectacles apparatus of claim 8, wherein said means for simultaneously rotating said inner right and inner left lenses comprises a gear assembly positioned substantially between said right and left lens carrier portions of said assembled frame assembly.

Claim 12

The spectacles apparatus of claim 9, wherein said means for simultaneously rotating further comprises said inner right and inner left lenses each having a notched portion at its periphery and said gear assembly comprises a plurality of gears meshing with one another and with said notched portions of said inner right and inner left lenses.

Claim 13

The spectacles apparatus of claim 8, wherein said assembled frame assembly further comprises an insertion and removal slot for the insertion and removal of said removable outer lens assembly relative to said assembled frame assembly.

Claim 14

The spectacles apparatus of claim 11, wherein said assembled frame assembly further comprises a support groove for supporting said removable outer lens assembly inserted in said assembled frame assembly.

Claim 15

The spectacles apparatus of claim 11, wherein said removable outer lens assembly slides in a plane substantially parallel to said inner left and right lenses.

Claim 16

The spectacles apparatus of claim 11, wherein said removable outer lens assembly includes a trim member for gripping said removable outer lens assembly while inserting and removing said removable outer lens assembly relative to said assembled frame assembly.

Claim 17

A variable density light-polarizing spectacles apparatus comprising: an assembled frame assembly having right and left lens carrier portions, a nose engaging bridge portion, and rearwardly directed temples for supporting the spectacles apparatus before the eyes of the wearer; an inner right lens rotatably mounted in said right lens carrier portion; an inner left lens rotatably mounted in said left lens carrier portion; a gear assembly positioned substantially between said right and left lens carrier portions of said assembled frame assembly; an outer lens assembly slidably received in said assembled frame assembly, said outer lens assembly comprising a single outer lens; said assembled frame assembly having an upwardly-facing opening substantially above said nose engaging bridge portion; said inner right and inner left lenses each having a notched portion at its periphery and said gear assembly comprises a plurality of gears meshing with one another and with said notched portions of said inner right and inner left lenses; and means for controlling the orientation of said inner right and inner left lenses, said controlling means extending from the upwardly-facing opening.

Claim 18

A variable density light-polarizing spectacles apparatus comprising: an assembled frame assembly having right and left lens carrier portions, a nose engaging bridge portion, and rearwardly directed temples for supporting the spectacles apparatus before the eyes of the wearer; an inner right lens rotatably mounted in said right lens carrier portion; an inner left lens rotatably mounted in said left lens carrier portion; a gear assembly positioned substantially between said right and left lens carrier portions of said assembled frame assembly; an outer lens assembly slidably received in said assembled frame assembly, said outer lens assembly comprising a single outer lens; said assembled frame assembly having an upwardly-facing opening substantially above said nose engaging bridge portion; said inner right and inner left lenses each having a notched portion at its periphery and said gear assembly comprises a plurality of gears meshing with one another and with said notched portions of said inner right and inner left lenses; and means for controlling the orientation of said inner right and inner left lenses, said controlling means extending from the upwardly-facing opening.

Claim 19

The spectacles apparatus of claim 15, wherein said assembled frame assembly further comprises an insertion and removal slot for insertion and removal of said outer lens assembly relative to said assembled frame assembly.

Claim 20

The spectacles apparatus of claim 16, wherein said assembled frame assembly further comprises a support groove for supporting said outer lens assembly inserted in said assembled frame assembly.

Claim 21

The spectacles apparatus of claim 17, wherein said outer lens assembly slides in a plane substantially parallel to said inner left and right lenses.

Claim 22

The spectacles apparatus of claim 16, wherein said outer lens assembly includes a trim member for gripping said outer lens assembly while positioning said outer lens assembly relative to said assembled frame assembly.