Eyewear Holding Device

Abstract

An eyewear holding device secures eyewear to a user's garments while the eyewear is not in use and easily accessible when the eyewear is needed. In addition, the device can be concealed under the upper garments to maintain the aesthetic appearance of the garment.

Claims

1. An eyewear holding device comprises: a. a first end; b. a second end; c. an exterior surface; and d. an interior surface, wherein said interior surface of said first end is permanently attached to one side of a shoulder seam of an upper garment and said interior surface of said second end is attached to the other side of said shoulder seam of said upper garment forming a loop.

2. The eyewear holding device according to claim 1, wherein said device comprises a flat, single-piece construction about 1 in length and about ? in width; and is attached to said upper garment between 3/16 to ? from a user's neckline.

3. The eyewear holding device according to claim 1, wherein said device comprises nylon, wool, cotton, polyester, knit, jersey, lace, rayon, and rope cords, and or any combination thereof.

4. The eyewear holding device according to claim 1, wherein said device comprises a cylindrical, single-piece construction about 2 in length and about 2 mm in diameter; and is attached to said upper garment between 3/16 and ? from a user's neckline.

5. The eyewear holding device according to claim 1, wherein said device comprises a cylindrical, single-piece construction about 1 in length and about 2 mm in diameter; and is attached to said upper garment between 3/16 and ? from a user's neckline.

6. An eyewear holding device comprises: a. a first end; b. a second end; c. an exterior surface; and d. an interior surface, wherein said interior surface of said first end is permanently attached to an inside placket of an upper garment and said interior surface of said second end is attached to said inside placket forming a loop.

7. The eyewear holding device according to claim 6, wherein said device comprises a flat, single-piece construction about 1 in length and about ? in width; and is attached to said upper garment between 3/16 to ? from a user's neckline.

8. The eyewear holding device according to claim 6, wherein said device comprises nylon, wool, cotton, polyester, knit, jersey, lace, rayon, and rope cords, and or any combination thereof.

9. The eyewear holding device according to claim 6, wherein said device comprises a cylindrical, single-piece construction about 2 in length and about 2 mm in diameter; and is attached to said upper garment between 3/16 and ? from a user's neckline.

10. The eyewear holding device according to claim 6, wherein said device comprises a cylindrical, single-piece construction about 1 in length and about 2 mm in diameter; and is attached to said upper garment between 3/16 and ? from a user's neckline.

11. An eyewear holding device comprises: a. a first end; b. a second end; c. an exterior surface; and d. an interior surface, wherein said interior surface of said first end is permanently attached to the inside strap of an upper garment and said interior surface of said second end is attached to said inside of said strap less than 2 from said first end forming a loop.

12. The eyewear holding device according to claim 11, wherein said device comprises a flat, single-piece construction about 1 in length and about ? in width; and is attached to said upper garment between 3/16 to ? from a user's neckline.

13. The eyewear holding device according to claim 11, wherein said device comprises nylon, wool, cotton, polyester, knit, jersey, lace, rayon, and rope cords, and or any combination thereof.

14. The eyewear holding device according to claim 11, wherein said device comprises a cylindrical, single-piece construction about 2 in length and about 2 mm in diameter; and is attached to said upper garment between 3/16 and ? from a user's neckline.

15. The eyewear holding device according to claim 11, wherein said device comprises a cylindrical, single-piece construction about 1 in length and about 2 mm in diameter; and is attached to said upper garment between 3/16 and ? from a users' neckline.

16. An eyewear holding device comprising: a. a first end; b. a second end; c. an exterior surface; and d. an interior surface, wherein said interior surface of said first end is permanently attached to the inside collar of an upper garment and said interior surface of said second end is attached to said inside of said collar less than 2 from said first end forming a loop.

17. The eyewear holding device according to claim 16, wherein said device comprises a flat, single-piece construction about 1 in length and about ? in width; and is attached to said upper garment between 3/16 to ? from a user's neckline.

18. The eyewear holding device according to claim 16, wherein said device comprises nylon, wool, cotton, polyester, knit, jersey, lace, rayon, and rope cords, and or any combination thereof.

19. The eyewear holding device according to claim 16, wherein said device comprises a cylindrical, single-piece construction about 2 in length and about 2 mm in diameter; and is attached to said upper garment between 3/16 and ? from a user's neckline.

20. The eyewear holding device according to claim 16, wherein said device is a cylindrical, single-piece construction about 1 in length and about 2 mm in diameter; and is attached to said upper garment between 3/16 and ? from a user's neckline.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] FIG. 1 depicts a flat, frontal view of an exemplary embodiment of an eyewear holding device.

[0023] FIG. 2 depicts a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an eyewear holding device.

[0024] FIG. 3 depicts an exemplary embodiment of an eyewear holding device attached to the inside shoulder seams of a t-shirt.

[0025] FIG. 4 depicts an alternate embodiment of an eyewear holding device attached to the inside shoulder seams of a t-shirt.

[0026] FIG. 5 depicts a frontal view of an alternate embodiment of an eyewear holding device wherein the device is cylindrical.

[0027] FIG. 6A depicts an alternate embodiment of an eyewear holding device attached to the inside placket of a polo shirt.

[0028] FIG. 6B depicts a frontal view of an eyewear holding device attached to the inside placket of a polo shirt while device is in use.

[0029] FIG. 7 depicts an alternate embodiment of an eyewear holding device attached to the inside strap of a tank top.

[0030] FIG. 8 depicts an alternate embodiment of an eyewear holding device attached to the inside of the collar of a t-shirt.

[0031] FIG. 9 depicts an alternate embodiment of an eyewear holding device attached to the inside of a pocket of a t-shirt.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The eyewear holding device allows for simple attachment to upper garments, provides easy access to eyewear, and maintains the aesthetic appearance of the garment. The present invention can be used by anyone during routine activities for easy access to any type of eyewear that has temples.

[0033] The eyewear holding device can be permanently attached to various types of upper garments, including t-shirts, polo shirts, dress shirts, sweaters, tank tops, dresses, blouses, collared shirts, jackets, bras, bathing suit tops and upper garments with pockets and placket.

[0034] Placket is an opening or slit in a garment that covers fastenings, gives access to a pocket, or the flap of fabric under such an opening. In addition, the device can be permanently attached to the waistband of pants. The term eyewear includes, for example, reading glasses, safety glasses, prescription glasses, sun glasses and the like.

[0035] The present invention can be attached to either side of the upper garment or both, depending on the user's preference. In addition, the present invention comprises various sizes, shapes, and material to conform to the user's needs. One person of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate other shapes, material as long as they are within the scope of the invention.

[0036] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of a, an, and the includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of in includes into and on unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0037] As used herein, the term about in conjunction with a numeral refers to a range of that numeral starting from 10% below the absolute of the numeral to 10% above the absolute of the numeral, inclusive.

[0038] As used herein, temples refer to long the arms of the eyewear that fit over the ear of a user.

[0039] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are depicted in FIGS. 1-9, in which eyewear holding device for 100 comprises a flat single-piece construction comprising first end 20, second end 30, exterior surface 40, and interior surface 50 wherein interior surface 50 of first end 20 is permanently attached to one side of shoulder seam of t-shirt 60 and interior surface 50 of second end 30 is permanently attached to the opposite side of shoulder seam of t-shirt 60 less than 1 apart forming a loop (see FIGS. 1 and 3). In this embodiment, device 100 is about 1 in length and about ? in width and is attached between about 3/16 to about ? from the edge of a user's neckline. A skilled person in the art will appreciate other dimensions and point of attachment for device 100 that are within the scope of present invention. Device 100 can be attached to either shoulder seam of t-shirt 60 or both (see FIG. 4).

[0040] In another embodiment, device 100 comprises a flat single-piece construction comprising first end 20, second end 30, exterior surface 40, and interior surface 50 wherein interior surface 50 of first end 20 is permanently attached to one side of shoulder seam of t-shirt 60 and interior surface 50 of second end 30 is permanently attached to the opposite side of shoulder seam of t-shirt 60 forming a loop.

[0041] The material of construction for device 100 comprises resilient durable material that is capable of holding the weight of glasses 15 when securely attached to an upper garment including but not limited to nylon, wool, cotton, polyester, knit, jersey, lace, rayon, and rope cords, and or any combination thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, material of construction for device 100 comprises elastic material. In yet another embodiment, material of construction for device 100 comprises a stretchy material that is capable of holding the weight of glasses 15 when securely attached to an upper garment including but not limited to neoprene, lycra, and spandex, and or any combination thereof. A skilled person in the art will appreciate other types of material for device 100 that are within the scope of present invention. Device 100 can be permanently attached to an upper garment via sewing, stitching, use of thread, or any combination thereof.

[0042] In an alternate embodiment, device 100 comprises a flat, single-piece construction comprising first end 20, second end 30, exterior surface 40, and interior surface 50 wherein interior surface 50 of first end 20 is sewn to interior surface 50 of second end 30 forming a loop and exterior surface 40 of second end 30 is permanently attached to inside shoulder seam of t-shirt 60 (see FIGS. 1-3). One temple of glasses 15 is inserted through the loop enabling a user to secure eyewear on the inside of t-shirt 60 while not in use (see FIG. 4). In this embodiment, device 100 is about 1 in length and about ? in width and is attached between about 3/16 to about ? from the edge of a user's neckline. Device 100 can be attached to either shoulder seam of t-shirt 60 or both (see FIG. 4). A skilled person in the art will appreciate other dimensions for this embodiment of device 100 that are within the scope of present invention.

[0043] In yet another embodiment, device 100 comprises a flat, single-piece construction comprising first end 20, second end 30, exterior surface 40, and interior surface 50 wherein interior surface 50 of first end 20 is permanently attached to one side of shoulder seam of t-shirt 60 and interior surface 50 of second end 30 is permanently attached to the opposite side of shoulder seam of t-shirt 60 less than 1 apart forming a loop (see FIGS. 1 and 3). In this embodiment, a plurality of device 100 are permanently attached to the inside shoulder seam of t-shirt 60 wherein each device 100 is about 1 in length, about ? in width, and each device 100 is separated by about 2?. In one embodiment, device 100 is attached between about 3/16 to about ? from the edge of a user's neckline. In an embodiment, device 100 can be attached to either shoulder seam of t-shirt 60 or both shoulder seam of t-shirt 60 (see FIG. 3). A skilled person in the art will appreciate other dimensions for this embodiment of device 100 that are within the scope of present invention.

[0044] In yet another embodiment, device 100 comprises a flat, single-piece construction comprising first end 20, second end 30, exterior surface 40, and interior surface 50 wherein interior surface 50 of first end 20 is sewn to interior surface 50 of second end 30 forming a loop and exterior surface 40 is permanently attached to inside shoulder seam of t-shirt 60 (see FIGS. 2-3). In this embodiment, a plurality of device 100 are permanently attached to the inside shoulder seam of t-shirt 60 wherein each device 100 is about 1 in length, about ? in width, and each device 100 is separated by about 2? wherein device 100 is attached between about 3/16 to about ? from the edge of a user's neckline. Device 100 can be attached to either shoulder seam of t-shirt 60 or both (see FIG. 3). A skilled person in the art will appreciate other dimensions for this embodiment of device 100 that are within the scope of present invention and accomplish the same goal such that a user can utilize device 100 for his/her glasses. In this embodiment, one temple of glasses 15 is inserted through device 100 enabling user to secure eyewear on the inside of t-shirt 60 while not in use (see FIG. 4).

[0045] In an alternate embodiment, device 100 comprises a cylindrical, single piece construction comprising first end 20, second end 30, and exterior surface 40, wherein first end 20 is permanently attached to one side of shoulder seam of t-shirt 60 and second end 30 is permanently attached to the opposite side of shoulder seam of t-shirt 60 less than 2 apart forming a loop (see FIG. 4-5). In this embodiment, device 100 is about 2 in length and about 2 mm in diameter and is attached between about 3/16 to about ? from the edge of a user's neckline. Device 100 can be attached to either shoulder seam of t-shirt 60 or both (see FIG. 4). In yet another embodiment, device 100 is about 1 in length and about 2 mm in diameter. A skilled person in the art will appreciate other dimensions for this embodiment of device 100 that are within the scope of present invention.

[0046] In an alternate embodiment, device 100 comprises a cylindrical, single-piece construction comprising first end 20, second end 30, and exterior surface 40, wherein first end 20 is sewn to second end 30 forming a loop and is permanently attached to inside shoulder seam of t-shirt 60 (see FIGS. 3-5). In this embodiment, device 100 is about 2 in length and about 2 mm in diameter and is attached between about 3/16 to about ? from the edge of a user's neckline. Device 100 can be attached to either shoulder seam of t-shirt 60 or both (see FIG. 4). In yet another embodiment, device 100 is about 1 in length and about 2 mm in diameter. A skilled person in the art will appreciate other dimensions for this embodiment of device 100 that are within the scope of present invention.

[0047] In this embodiment, one temple of glasses 15 is inserted through device 100 enabling user to secure eyewear on the inside of t-shirt 60 while not in use (see FIG. 4).

[0048] In yet another embodiment, device 100 comprises a cylindrical, single-piece construction comprising first end 20, second end 30, and exterior surface 40, wherein first end 20 is permanently attached to one side of shoulder seam of t-shirt 60 and second end 30 is permanently attached to the opposite side of shoulder seam of t-shirt 60 less than 2 apart forming a loop (see FIGS. 3 and 5). In this embodiment, a plurality of device 100 are permanently attached to the inside shoulder seam of t-shirt 60 wherein each device 100 is about 2 in length, about 2 mm in diameter, and each device 100 is separated by about 2? wherein device 100 is attached to t-shirt 60 between about 3/16 to about ? from the edge of a user's neckline. Device 100 can be attached to either shoulder seam of t-shirt 60 or both (see FIG. 4-5). In yet another embodiment, device 100 is about 1 in length and about 2 mm in diameter. A skilled person in the art will appreciate other dimensions for this embodiment of device 100 that are within the scope of present invention.

[0049] In yet another embodiment, device 100 comprises a cylindrical, single-piece construction comprising first end 20, second end 30, and exterior surface 40, wherein first end 20 is sewn to second end 30 forming a loop and is permanently attached to inside shoulder seam of t-shirt 60 (see FIGS. 2-3, and 5). In this embodiment, a plurality of device 100 are permanently attached to the inside shoulder seam of t-shirt 60 wherein each device 100 is about 2 in length, about 2 mm in diameter, and each device 100 is separated by about 2? wherein device 100 is attached to t-shirt 60 between about 3/16 to about ? from the edge of a user's neckline. Device 100 can be attached to either shoulder seam of t-shirt 60 or both (see FIG. 4-5). In yet another embodiment, device 100 is about 1 in length and about 2 mm in diameter. A skilled person in the art will appreciate other dimensions for this embodiment of device 100 that are within the scope of present invention.

[0050] In this embodiment, one temple of glasses 15 is inserted through device 100 enabling user to secure eyewear on the inside of t-shirt 60 while not in use (see FIG. 4).

[0051] In yet another embodiment, device 100 comprises a flat, single-piece construction first comprising first end 20, second end 30, exterior surface 40, and interior surface 50 wherein interior surface 50 of first end 20 and interior surface 50 of second end 30 are permanently attached horizontally to polo shirt 70 on inside placket 75 about ? to about 1 from opening forming a loop (see FIGS. 1 and 6A). In this embodiment, a plurality of device 100 are permanently attached to inside placket 75 of polo shirt 70 wherein each device 100 is about 1 in length, about ? in width, and each device 100 is about 2? apart. A skilled person in the art will appreciate other dimensions for this embodiment of device 100 that are within the scope of present invention.

[0052] In yet another embodiment, device 100 comprises a cylindrical, single-piece construction comprising first end 20, second end 30, and exterior surface 40, wherein first end 20 and second end 30 are permanently attached horizontally to polo shirt 70 on inside placket 75 about ? to about 1 from opening forming a loop (see FIGS. 1 and 6A). In this embodiment, a plurality of device 100 are permanently attached to inside placket 75 of polo shirt 70 wherein each device 100 is about 2 in length, about 2 mm in diameter, and each device 100 is about 2? apart. In yet another embodiment, device 100 is about 1 in length and about 2 mm in diameter.

[0053] In one embodiment, one temple of glasses 15 is inserted through of device 100 enabling user to secure eyewear on the inside of placket 75 on polo shirt 70 while not in use (see FIG. 6A-6B). In this embodiment, the frame and one temple of glasses 15 can be seen from an outside view of polo shirt 70.

[0054] In yet another embodiment, device 100 comprises a flat, single-piece construction comprising first end 20, second end 30, exterior surface 40, and interior surface 50 wherein interior surface 50 of first end 20 and interior surface 50 of second end 30 are permanently attached vertically to strap 85 of tank top 80 less than 1 apart forming a loop (see FIG. 7). In this embodiment, device 100 is about 1 in length and about ? in width and is attached between about 3/16 to about ? from the edge of strap 85 of tank of tank top 80. Device 100 can be attached to either strap 85 of tank top 80 or both. A skilled person in the art will appreciate other dimensions for this embodiment of device 100 that are within the scope of present invention.

[0055] In an alternate embodiment, device 100 comprises a cylindrical, single piece construction comprising first end 20, second end 30, and exterior surface 40, wherein first end 20 and second end 30 are permanently attached vertically to strap 85 of tank top 80 forming a loop (see FIG. 7). In this embodiment, device 100 is about 2 in length and about 2 mm in diameter and is attached between about 3/16 to about ? from the edge of strap 85 of tank top 80. Device 100 can be attached to either strap 85 of tank top 80 or both. In yet another embodiment, device 100 is about 1 in length and about 2 mm in diameter. Other dimensions and point of attachments to the upper garment of device 100 are available as long as they enable the user to utilize device 100 for its intended purpose.

[0056] In this embodiment, one temple of glasses 15 is inserted through device 100 enabling user to secure eyewear on the inside of tank top 80 while not in use (see FIG. 7).

[0057] In yet another embodiment, device 100 comprises a flat, single-piece construction comprising first end 20, second end 30, exterior surface 40, and interior surface 50 wherein interior surface 50 of first end 20 and interior surface 50 of second end 30 are permanently attached less than 1 apart to inside collar 65 of t-shirt 60 about ? to about 1 from the neckline of a user forming a loop (see FIG. 8). In this embodiment, a plurality of device 100 are permanently attached to inside collar 65 of t-shirt 60 wherein each device 100 is about 1 in length, about ? in width, and each device 100 is about 1? apart.

[0058] In yet another embodiment, device 100 comprises a cylindrical, single-piece construction comprising of first end 20, second end 30, and exterior surface 40, wherein first end 20 and second end 30 are permanently attached less than 2 apart to inside collar 65 of t-shirt 60 about ? to about 1 from the neckline of a user forming a loop (see FIG. 8). In this embodiment, a plurality of device 100 are permanently attached to inside collar 65 of t-shirt 60 wherein each device 100 is about 2 in length, about 2 mm in diameter, and each device 100 is about 1? apart. In yet another embodiment, device 100 is about 1 in length and about 2 mm in diameter.

[0059] In this embodiment, one temple of glasses 15 is inserted through device 100 enabling user to secure eyewear on inside collar 65 of t-shirt 60 while not in use.

[0060] In yet another embodiment, device 100 comprises a flat, single-piece construction comprising first end 20, second end 30, exterior surface 40, and interior surface 50 wherein interior surface 50 of first end 20 and interior surface 50 of second end 30 are permanently attached to inside of pocket 95 of shirt 90 forming a loop (see FIG. 9). In this embodiment, device 100 is about 1 in length and about ? in width and is attached between about 3/16 to about ? from the top edge of pocket 95.

[0061] In an alternate embodiment, device 100 comprises a cylindrical, single piece construction comprising first end 20, second end 30, and exterior surface 40, wherein first end 20 and second end 30 are permanently attached less than 2 apart to inside of pocket 95 of shirt 90 forming a loop (see FIG. 9). In this embodiment, device 100 is about 2 in length and about 2 mm in diameter and is attached between about 3/16 to about ? from the top edge of pocket 95. In yet another embodiment, device 100 is about 1 in length and about 2 mm in diameter.

[0062] In this embodiment, one temple of glasses 15 is inserted through device 100 enabling user to secure eyewear on inside of pocket 95 of shirt 90 while not in use.

[0063] Thus, specific embodiments of an eyewear holding device and methods to employ such eyewear holding device have been disclosed. It should be apparent, however, to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms comprises and comprising should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced.