EYEGLASS SECURING DEVICE AND EYEGLASS APPARATUS

Abstract

A device or means for securing a pair of eyeglasses featuring at least one magnet and a casing formed of an expandable material is described herein. Also, an eyeglass assembly for securing a pair of eyeglasses featuring a pair of eyeglasses and at least one magnet, affixed to or removable from a temple of the eyeglasses, is described. The eyeglass assembly may further feature a casing formed of an expandable material, and the casing may be removable from the eyeglass frames and form a substantial sleeve or tube for engaging and attaching to each temple of the pair of eyeglasses and for securing the magnet to the temple of the eyeglasses. The magnets may be positioned to engage and secure the two temples together when the eyeglass frames are in a collapsed and folded position, removed from the face of the wearer.

Claims

1. A device or means for securing a pair of eyeglasses comprising a) at least one magnet; and b) a casing formed of an expandable material, wherein the casing formed of an expandable material forms a substantial sleeve or tube for engaging and attaching to a temple of the pair of eyeglasses and wherein the casing formed of an expandable material secures the at least one magnet therein.

2. An eyeglass assembly for securing a pair of eyeglasses comprising: a) a pair of eyeglasses; b) at least one magnet.

3. The eyeglass assembly for securing a pair of eyeglasses according to claim 2 wherein at least one magnet is provided on each temple of the pair of eyeglasses.

4. The eyeglass assembly for securing a pair of eyeglasses according to claim 3 wherein the at least one magnet on each temple of the pair of eyeglasses is substantially permanently affixed to each temple of the pair of eyeglasses.

5. The eyeglass assembly for securing a pair of eyeglasses according to claim 2 further comprising: c) a casing formed of an expandable material.

6. The eyeglass assembly for securing a pair of eyeglasses according to claim 5 wherein the casing formed of an expandable material is removable.

7. The eyeglass assembly for securing a pair of eyeglasses according to claim 5 wherein the casing formed of an expandable material forms a substantial sleeve or tube for engaging and attaching to each temple of the pair of eyeglasses.

8. The eyeglass assembly for securing a pair of eyeglasses according to claim 5 wherein the casing formed of an expandable material secures the at least one magnet to each temple of the pair of eyeglasses.

9. The eyeglass assembly for securing a pair of eyeglasses according to claim 5 wherein at least one magnet is provided on each temple of the pair of eyeglasses.

10. The eyeglass assembly for securing a pair of eyeglasses according to claim 9 wherein the at least one magnet provided on each temple of the pair of eyeglasses is positioned so as to engage and secure the two temples together when the eyeglass frames are in a collapsed and folded position, removed from the face of the wearer.

11. The eyeglass assembly for securing a pair of eyeglasses according to claim 5 wherein the casing formed of an expandable material is formed of a material selected from the group consisting of rubber, plastic, synthetic fabric, polyester, and velcro.

12. The eyeglass assembly for securing a pair of eyeglasses according to claim 5 wherein the casing formed of an expandable material is adapted to fit around and be attachable to or removable from temples of various sizes and shapes of eyeglass frames.

13. The eyeglass assembly for securing a pair of eyeglasses according to claim 5 wherein the at least one magnet is suitable for securing each temple of the eyeglass frames one to the other.

14. The eyeglass assembly for securing a pair of eyeglasses according to claim 5 wherein the at least one magnet is suitable for securing each temple of the eyeglass frames one to the other through a fixed object.

15. The eyeglass assembly for securing a pair of eyeglasses according to claim 14 wherein the fixed object is selected from the group consisting of a shirt or coat pocket, and an opening of a shirt, sweater, jacket, coat or blouse.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Preferred embodiments of the device or means for securing a pair of eyeglasses to another object and an eyeglass assembly containing the same are described below with reference to the following figures:

[0016] FIG. 1 is a front view of a standard pair of eyeglasses showing the components of the same, namely a bridge, end pieces, eye wires or rims, lenses, hinges, nose pads, pad arms, top bar, screws, two temples and temple tips.

[0017] FIG. 2 is a top view of an eyeglass assembly featuring eyeglass frames and a magnet for securing the eyeglass frames to another object substantially permanently fixed to each temple of the eyeglass frames.

[0018] FIG. 3 is a side view of an eyeglass assembly featuring eyeglass frames and a magnet for securing the eyeglass frames to another object substantially permanently fixed to each temple of the eyeglass frames.

[0019] FIG. 4 is another top view of an eyeglass assembly featuring eyeglass frames and a magnet for securing the eyeglass frames to another object substantially permanently fixed to each temple of the eyeglass frames. In this instance, the eyeglass frames are collapsed or folded together so that the two temples are secured by the opposing magnets.

[0020] FIG. 5 is a top view of a casing formed of an expandable material for housing the one or more magnets and for removably engaging and attaching to the temples of the eyeglass frames.

[0021] FIG. 6 is a side view of an eyeglass assembly featuring eyeglass frames and a casing formed of an expandable material for housing the one or more magnets, removably engaging and attaching to the temples of the eyeglass frames.

[0022] FIG. 7 is a top view of an eyeglass assembly featuring eyeglass frames and a casing formed of an expandable material for housing the one or more magnets, removably engaging and attaching to the temples of the eyeglass frames.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0023] Turning to the Figures, FIG. 1 is a front view of a standard pair of eyeglasses showing the components of the same, namely a bridge, end pieces, eye wires or rims, lenses, hinges, nose pads, pad arms, top bar, screws, two temples and temple tips.

[0024] FIG. 2 is a top view of an eyeglass assembly 1 featuring eyeglass frames 2 and a magnet 3 for securing the eyeglass frames to another object substantially permanently fixed to each temple 4 of the eyeglass frames 2.

[0025] FIG. 3 is a side view of an eyeglass assembly 1 featuring eyeglass frames 2 and a magnet 3 for securing the eyeglass frames to another object substantially permanently fixed to each temple 4 of the eyeglass frames 2.

[0026] FIG. 4 is another top view of an eyeglass assembly 1 featuring eyeglass frames 2 and a magnet 3 for securing the eyeglass frames 2 to another object substantially permanently fixed to each temple 4 of the eyeglass frames 2. In this instance, the eyeglass frames 2 are collapsed or folded together so that the two temples 4 are secured by the opposing magnets 3.

[0027] FIG. 5 is a top view of a casing 5 formed of an expandable material for housing the one or more magnets, having an opening or aperture 6 therethrough, and for removably engaging and attaching to the temples of the eyeglass frames.

[0028] FIG. 6 is a side view of an eyeglass assembly 1 featuring eyeglass frames 2 and a casing 5 formed of an expandable material, having an opening or aperture 6 therethrough, for housing the one or more magnets, removably engaging and attaching to the temples 4 of the eyeglass frames 2.

[0029] FIG. 7 is a top view of an eyeglass assembly 1 featuring eyeglass frames 2 and a casing 5 formed of an expandable material, having an opening or aperture 6 therethrough, for housing the one or more magnets, removably engaging and attaching to the temples 4 of the eyeglass frames 2.

[0030] The figures are exemplary and not intended to limit the present invention to the specific embodiments described above. For example, the devices, means and assemblies of the invention may be of any suitable shape or size or made of any suitable material. It is recognized that these and other changes may be made in the invention specifically described herein without departing from the scope and teachings of the invention. The present invention is intended to encompass all embodiments, alternatives, and modifications consistent herewith.