Spectacle frame
OwnerIan J. Bainesinventor
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Abstract
A spectacle frame includes a nose bar, a pair of eyewires each having one side connected to the ends of the nose bar and end pieces on their other side and a pair of temples pivotally connected to the end pieces of the eyewires. The nose bar and/or the pair of temples include at least three links having interengaged end portions. These links are fixedly connected, although some limited articulation may be provided. The spectacle frame desirably includes a unique hinge assembly for the temples and may also include inserts bonded to the eyewires to permit mechanical engagement with the nose bar. The spectacle frame may also include a brow bar which is threadably captured in bosses on the eyewires.
Claims11
In a spectacle frame, the combination of components comprising:
- (a) a nose bar having two opposite ends;
- (b) a pair of end pieces;
- (c) a pair of eyewires each connected on one side to one end of said nose bar and to one of said end pieces on the other side;
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- (d) a pair of temples pivotally connected to said end pieces on said eyewires, said pair of temples including a plurality of links having interengaged end portions, with an end link being pivotally connected to one of said end pieces on said eyewires, said pivotally connected link having a vertically extending recess at its pivoted end and a spring loaded pivot pin assembly seated therein and engaged with projecting portions on said end piece.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.