Partially entrapped frame having a removable lens
US7497569B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02C1/04
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An eyewear system includes a partially entrapped eyewear frame, a lens, and a latching mechanism. The lens is configured to be received into a lens groove of the partially entrapped eyewear frame. The lens includes a first edge with a latch catch and a second edge with a tab configured to be received by a recess of the partially entrapped eyewear frame. The latch mechanism is configured to allow removal of the lens from the partially entrapped eyewear frame and engage the latch catch of the lens to retain the lens in the partially entrapped eyewear frame.
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