Patent · US Expired

Eyeglasses of the variable-lens type, and positioning member particularly useful therewith

US4289386A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 23, 1979
Grant dateSep 15, 1981
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 23, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02C5/124
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pair of eyeglasses of the variable-lens type is described including a positioning member adjustable on the eyeglass frame and engageable with the base of the wearer's nose to stably support the eyeglass frame in either a normal position, or in an elevated position with respect to the wearer's eyes. In one described embodiment, the positioning member includes a saddle shaped element pivotably mounted to the eyeglass frame underlying the frame bridge; and in a second described embodiment, the positioning member includes a clip slidable receivable on the bridge of the eyeglass frame.

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