Assembly for retaining eyeglasses on the head of a user in multiple positions

US8820921B1 · kind B1 · utility

Inventors

• Erik Lier · Newtown, US
• Lars Langli · Sunndalsøra, NO

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 17, 2013
• Grant date: Sep 2, 2014
• Expiry date: Mar 17, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G02C5/143
• WIPO field: Optics
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A system and method for connecting eyeglasses or a similar device to the ear of a person, while enabling the device to be selectively raised and lowered as needed. A set of ear anchors attach to a wearer's head. Each of the ear anchors has a pinna loop that is sized to encircle the pinna of the ear. An arm is supported by each of the ear anchors. Each arm extends forward of the ear anchors toward the eyes of the wearer. The temple elements of the eyeglasses interconnect with the arms using connectors. The connectors can be formed into the structure of the arms or can be separate elements that mechanically attach to the arms. The connectors engage the temple elements yet enable the temple elements to be selectively manipulated between a functional position and a raised position.