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Eyewear having a flexural member

US9116364B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2014
Grant dateAug 25, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02C5/20
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An eyewear article having a flexing portion including first and second longitudinally disposed ribs is disclosed. In another exemplary embodiment, the flexing portion has a maximum height (H), in a direction parallel to a mid-sagittal plane bisecting the eyewear into imaginary left and right halves, that is greater than 10 mm. The eyewear article of the present invention provides a balance of fit and comfort suitable for a range of user head sizes.

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