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Magnetic attachment mechanism for eyewear

US10935812B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims

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Assignee

Smith Optics, Inc. · US

Inventors

Eric Thorsell · Portland, US
Matt Capozzi · Portland, US
Nicolas Ramirez · Portland, US
Michael Qualls · Portland, US
Scott Layton · Portland, US
Sean Nemoto · Portland, US
James A. Chilson · Ketchum, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 17, 2020
Grant date	Mar 2, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 17, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG02C2200/08
WIPO fieldOptics
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Interchangeably lenses and attachment assemblies for eyewear with removable temples are described. An example attachment assembly for removably magnetically attaching an eyewear temple to a lens may include a magnetic latch having a first latch portion and a second latch portions movably (e.g., pivotably) coupled to the temple. The first and second latch portions may be configured to be positioned on opposite sides of the lens by a carrier. The first and second latch portions may be configured to magnetically attract one another in a magnetic attraction direction. The carrier may be configured to restrict movement of at least one of the first and second latch portions in a second direction opposite the magnetic attraction direction.

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