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Decorative selectable arms with bayonet clip attachment of arms to eyeglass frames

US8469508B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 2011
Grant dateJun 25, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02C2200/04
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An eyeglass frame system, comprising an eyeglass securing front frame portion; a pair of temple-contacting side members, each member having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of each secured by a pivotal connection to a respective outermost portion of said front frame portion, said at least one of said side members having inner and outer vertical surfaces thereof, said pivotal connection effected at a first end of a male element of a bayonet clip, a second end thereof defining a plurality of projecting prongs. The system also includes female elements complemental to said male elements. Female elements are formed integrally with an inner surface at each proximal end of said temple-contacting side members. Said male and female members may be selectably engaged or disengaged from each other through the application of pressure on the male elements transversely to the axis of said temple-contacting members.

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