US6296356B2
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Pair of spectacles and a method for the manufacturing of a pair of spectacles
Assignee: Lindberg AS
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Filing: 2001-03-12
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Granted: 2001-10-02
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Expires: 2021-03-12
Abstract
Abstract A pair of spectacles comprises two support elements ( 7 ) for engaging the nose of the wearer. Each support element comprises a pad ( 8 ) of an elastic material secured to a shank ( 10 ) with an enlarged head ( 11 ) adapted for retaining the support element relative to the rest of the spectacles by way of inserting the shank through said eyelet of the frame. According to the invention a peg ( 13 ) is inserted into the head end of the shank for providing a hard core inside at least part of the shank. Thus, easy mounting and safe retention are provided. The invention further comprises a blank for the manufacturing of the peg, and a method of manufacturing a pair of spectacles.
Inventors
- 👤 Flemming Kroman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:45
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C5/00; G02C5/12; G02C5/126
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A pair of spectacles provided with a support element adapted for engaging a portion of the wearers face, said spectacles comprising an eyelet, said support element comprising a pad of elastic material secured to a shank with an enlarged head, said shank comprising an elastic material and being adapted for being received in and for being retained by said eyelet, said spectacles further comprising a peg driven into said shank in order to provide a hard core inside at least part of said shank.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A pair of spectacles provided with a support element adapted for engaging a portion of the wearers face, said spectacles comprising an eyelet, said support element comprising a pad of elastic material secured to a shank with an enlarged head, said shank comprising an elastic material and being adapted for being received in and for being retained by said eyelet, said spectacles further comprising a peg driven into said shank in order to provide a hard core inside at least part of said shank.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The spectacles according to claim 1 , wherein said shank comprises a countersunk bore adapted for receiving said peg.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The spectacles according to claim 1 , wherein said peg comprises a tapered front end portion and retention means having an annular bead adjacent said front end portion, said retention means being adapted to retain said peg in said shank.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The spectacles according to claim 1 , wherein said peg comprises a widened base end portion, opposite said front end portion and adapted for providing a widened core portion generally inside said enlarged head.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The spectacles according to claim 1 , wherein said eyelet is defined by a section of resilient wire, formed into a bight with a reduced lateral opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
Spectacles according to claim 1 , wherein said peg comprises a tapered front end portion and retention means having a barbs adjacent said front end portion, said retention means being adapted to retain said peg in said shank.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2004-10-01 | 2005-04-02 | 2005-10-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2008-10-01 | 2009-04-02 | 2009-10-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2012-10-01 | 2013-04-02 | 2013-10-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |