Grip device for eyeglasses
OwnerMiles M. Hamanoinventor
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Abstract
A grip device to prevent eyeglasses having a bridge piece from slipping downwardly on the nose over time. The device comprises two mutually removable attachment components, one fixed to the rear surface of the bridge piece of the eyeglasses, and the other fixed to the bridge of the nose of a person. Each attachment component is preferably a flexible tape having exposed adhesive. The two attachment components mutually attach employing removable connector material. In alternative embodiments, this connector material is magnetic materials, or alternatively comprises hook and loop fastener. The two attachment components are small and inconspicuous. The attachment component which is adhered to the face is flesh colored.
Claims17
A grip device for holding eyeglasses in position on the head of a wearer, comprising:
- a) a single first attachment component having a first surface adapted for releasable, adhesive attachment to the forehead of a wearer of said eyeglasses and a second surface adapted for releasable connection to a second attachment component;
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- b) a single second attachment component having a first surface adapted for releasable, adhesive attachment to a central, bridge portion of said eyeglasses and a second surface adapted for releasable connection to said first attachment component;
- whereby said eyeglasses are removably secured in a predetermined position on a wearer's head by interaction between said first and said second attachment components.
A method for releasably holding eyeglasses in position on the head of a wearer, comprising:
- a) providing a pair of eyeglasses having a central, bridge portion;
- b) attaching a single first attachment component to said eyeglasses proximate said central, bridge portion;
- c) attaching a single second attachment component at a preselected position proximate a central region on the forehead of a wearer of said eyeglasses;
- d) placing said eyeglasses in an operational position upon the head of said wearer and creating a releasible connection between said first attachment component and said second attachment component;
- whereby said eyeglasses are removably secured in a predetermined position on a wearer's head by interaction between said first and said second attachment components.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.