An eyewear retention apparatus is configured for use with an eyeglass frame having a pair of temples, each temple having a first extremity configured to attach to a lens holder and a second extremity configured to rest behind an ear of a wearer. The eyewear retention apparatus includes a strap formed of a flexible material and having a length extending between first and second ends, wherein each of the first and second ends includes a first hole extending through the strap. The eyewear retention apparatus also includes first and second fittings, each of the first and second fittings includes an end region having an opening configured to receive a respective one of the second extremity of the pair of temples and a tab having a second hole. The eyewear retention apparatus further includes a fastener extending through the first hole and the second hole.

A slip-resistant eyewear system comprising an eyewear frame generally comprises first and second hinges coupled to the eyewear frame which are also coupled to first and second tension adjusters. First and second bows are coupled to first and second tension adjusters. The system may comprise an eyewear retainer comprising a first end configured to couple to the first bow and a second end configured to couple to a second bow such that a tension is maintained on the unitary eyewear retainer when the unitary eyewear retainer extends around a back of a head of a user.

The present invention provides a combined hair headband having a pivotally attached eyeglass frame. The headband has a semi-circular shape for wearing on the head of the user and has a narrow headband member of less than one inch in width. The eyeglass frame has a pair of first and second gripping arms pivotally connected to the eyeglass frame. The end of the first gripping arm has a first attached pivot member connected to the first side of the headband member, so that the first gripping arm of the eyeglass frame is pivotally moveable with respect to the first side of the headband member. Also, the end of the second gripping arm has a second attached pivot member connected to the second side of the headband member, so that the second gripping arm of the eyeglass frame is pivotally moveable with respect to the second side of the headband member. The eyeglass frame may be heart shaped, or circular, or any other shape.

An eyewear retention apparatus is configured for use with an eyeglass frame having a pair of temples, each temple having a first extremity configured to attach to a lens holder and a second extremity configured to rest behind an ear of a wearer. The eyewear retention apparatus includes a strap formed of a flexible material and having a length extending between first and second ends, wherein each of the first and second ends includes a first hole extending through the strap. The eyewear retention apparatus also includes first and second fittings, each of the first and second fittings includes an end region having an opening configured to receive a respective one of the second extremity of the pair of temples and a tab having a second hole. The eyewear retention apparatus further includes a fastener extending through the first hole and the second hole.

Sensory-friendly eyewear holders that can be incorporated into a garment, and garments comprising such sensory-friendly eyewear holders are provided herein. The sensory-friendly eyewear holder, or garment comprising the sensory-friendly eyewear holder, eliminates body contact with the eyewear holder to provide sensory relief to eyewear wearers when storing the eyewear for those who have sensory issues.

Apparatus for connecting first and second eyewear ends. The apparatus may include a strap including a first strap end and a second strap end. The apparatus may also include a first connector at the first strap end. The apparatus may also include a second connector at the second strap end. The first and second connectors may include a first and second base, respectively, a first and second head, respectively, and a first shaft extending between the first base and the first head and a second shaft extending between the second base and the second head, respectively. The apparatus may also include a first fastener and a second fastener that may include a first attachment end and a second attachment end, respectively, and a first connection end and a second connection end, respectively.

An eyewear clipping device to fasten the eyewear to the sides of a cap that comprises a first vertical member forming an exterior slot for receiving an earpiece of an eyewear with a first top end and a first bottom end. A second vertical member forms an interior three-sectioned clip with a second top end and a bottom end comprising a central ascending vertical section that forks at the top second end to form two retention wings that extend back downward toward the bottom end that insert behind a hat band of a cap and together with the central ascending vertical section, which is positioned in front of the hat band, create an opposed gripping force on the hat band. The first bottom end and the second bottom end connect together using a U-shaped curve or straight bridge.

An eyeglass frame having a pair of magnetically connected lens holding members are releasably connected at a bridge portion of each lens holding member. The bridge portions butt face to face against one another along a first common vertical plane when connected. Extending transversely from one bridge portion and through the common plane is a bolt having an irregular cross section. The bolt includes a magnet affixed to its end. The bolt is received in a socket formed in the other bridge portion. A mating magnet is affixed to the internal end of the socket. Butting faces of the magnets at a second common plane secure the lens holding members in position

A lanyard for securing a mixed reality device or a smart frame to a body of a user, is provided. The lanyard includes a first connector and a second connector, at least one of the first connector or the second connector configured to couple to a first leg and a second leg in the mixed reality device by at least one of a mechanical, a magnetic, or a chemical fitting. The lanyard also includes a cord separating the first connector from the second connector, and a power circuit configured to transfer a power between the mixed reality device and the lanyard through the first connector or the second connector. The cord includes an energy transfer component providing one of a digital signal to a processor in the mixed reality device, or the power from the power circuit to the processor of the mixed reality device.

An eyewear retention apparatus is configured for use with an eyeglass frame having a pair of temples, each temple having a first extremity configured to attach to a lens holder and a second extremity configured to rest behind an ear of a wearer. The eyewear retention apparatus includes a strap formed of a flexible material and having a length extending between first and second ends, wherein each of the first and second ends includes a first hole extending through the strap. The eyewear retention apparatus also includes first and second fittings, each of the first and second fittings includes an end region having an opening configured to receive a respective one of the second extremity of the pair of temples and a tab having a second hole. The eyewear retention apparatus further includes a fastener extending through the first hole and the second hole.