Removable sunglasses for use with conventional eyeglasses
OwnerLucinda K. Jenningsinventor
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Abstract
A pair of removable sunglasses which can be attached to conventional eyeglasses or spectacles. The sunglasses include a pair of lenses joined by a center section which functions as both a hinge and means for attaching the sunglasses to the bridge of the eyeglasses. They also include a pair of opposing side pieces attached to respective lenses by a hinge which are removably attachable to the bows of the eyeglasses.
Claims6
A pair of removable sunglasses adapted to be attached to the front of a pair of conventional eyeglasses having a frame with a centrally located bridge and a pair of bows, said sunglasses comprising:
- a pair of transparent lenses;
- a center section connecting each lens and including a hinge permitting the glasses to be folded for storage and means for removably attaching the sunglasses to the bridge in front of the eyeglasses;
- and
- a pair of side pieces, each hinged to an associated lens and including means for removably securing the sunglasses to one of the bows.
A pair of removable sunglasses adapted to be attached to a pair of conventional eyeglasses having a frame with a centrally located bridge and a pair of bows, said sunglasses comprising:
- a pair of transparent lenses, each including a housing which at least partially surrounds the lens;
- a center section connecting each lens and including a fabric hinge permitting the sunglasses to be folded between the lenses for storage, a pair of opposing, flexible tabs capable of encircling the bridge and a first fastener attached to at least one of the tabs for connecting them;
- a pair of opposing sidepieces, each foldable between an open position and a closed position, capable of encircling a bow, and including a second fastener for retaining the sidepiece in the closed position;
- and,
- a fabric hinge connecting one of the sidepieces to an associated lens.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.