Eyewear with flexible bridge
US9753306B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02C2200/16
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Eyewear comprises a first frame portion that is configured to retain a first lens therein, a second frame portion that is configured to retain a second lens therein, a first temple that is coupled to the first frame portion, a second temple that is coupled to the second frame portion, and a flexible bridge that is positioned intermediate the first frame portion and the second frame portion. In some embodiments, the flexible bridge is formed from a flexible polymer material and a shape-retaining alloy metal at least partially embedded in the flexible polymer material.
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