Ultrathin eyeglasses and case
AssigneeThinoptics, Inc.
InventorGad PONTE
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Abstract
Embodiments of ultrathin eyeglasses are provided. The eyeglasses comprise a frame and temple pieces extending from the frame. The frame and temple pieces are configured to be directly connected using a bearing or a pin, without the need for a separately attached hinge piece. The temple pieces are configured to sit flat against the frame. An eyeglasses case is also provided. The case has a thin profile and is configured to be attached to a smartphone. The connection between the case and the smartphone allows relative rotation between the case and the smartphone.
Claims43
Eyeglasses comprising
- a frame comprising a first lens and a second lens connected by a nosebridge;
- a first temple piece extending from a first end of the frame and configured to fold down, the first temple piece configured to fold against the frame in a folded configuration;
- a second temple piece extending from a second end of the frame, the second temple piece configured to fold flat against the frame in a folded configuration,
- wherein the frame is directly connected to the first and second temple pieces without a separately attached hinge.
The eyeglasses of claim 132, wherein additional lens material is added to an edge of the lens to extend the aspherical lens to the frame.
An eyewear system comprising the eyeglasses of any of claims 1-18 and a case comprising a thickness of less than or equal to about 3.5 mm.
A method of manufacturing eyeglasses, comprising
- providing a frame comprising a first lens and a second lens connected by a nosebridge;
- providing a first temple piece extending from a first end of the frame and configured to fold down, the first temple piece configured to fold against the frame in a folded configuration;
- providing a second temple piece extending from a second end of the frame, the second temple piece configured to fold against the frame in a folded configuration;
- inserting a first pin within an aperture in the first end of the frame and an opening in the first temple piece, joining the first temple piece to the frame;
- and
- inserting a second pin within an aperture in the second end of the frame and an opening in the second temple piece, joining the second temple piece to the frame, wherein joining the first temple piece and the second temple piece to the frame does not comprise using a separate hinge component.
An eyeglasses case comprising
- a back wall;
- a front sleeve extending from the back wall, the front sleeve and back wall defining a pocket configured to receive eyeglasses;
- and
- a connector configured to attach the case to a smartphone, wherein the connector is configured to allow connection between the case and the smartphone in a first configuration comprising a first angle between the case and the smartphone and a second configuration comprising a second angle between the case and the smartphone, wherein the first angle is different from the second angle.
An eyeglasses case comprising
- a pocket configured to receive eyeglasses;
- and
- a connector configured to attach the case to a smartphone, wherein the connector is configured to allow connection between the case in the smartphone in a first configuration comprising a first angle between the case and the smartphone and a second configuration comprising a second angle between the case and the smartphone, wherein the first angle is different from the second angle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.