Buckles – buttons – clasps – etc. – Article holder attachable to apparel or body – Eyeglass holder including retaining means
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-13
2005-09-13
Brittain, James R. (Department: 3677)
Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
Article holder attachable to apparel or body
Eyeglass holder including retaining means
C024S302000, C351S157000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06941619
ABSTRACT:
An eyeglass retainer is configured to retain an eyeglass in a desired position on the body of a user, such as the head or neck of the user. The retainer includes (i) a cord having a first end and a second end; (ii) a first connector coupled to the first end of the cord; and (iii) a second connector coupled to the second end of the cord. Each of the first and second connectors have: (i) a tubular wall defining a hollow chamber configured to receive an eyeglass earpiece therein; and (ii) an expandable opening extending through the tubular wall. The expandable opening may comprise: (i) a hole extending through the tubular wall; and (ii) a slit extending through the tubular wall. An eyeglass earpiece can be selectively mounted in each connector or a temple of the eyeglass can be mounted in each connector. Thus, the eyeglass retainer etains the eyeglass in one of a plurality of possible orientations on the body of the user.
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Snugz USA Product Catalog, Jan. 1999, (8 pgs.).
Snugz USA Product Catalog, Jan. 2000, (10 pgs.).
Snugz USA Product Catalog, Jan. 2002, (9 pgs.).
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Hicks Bryan K.
Mackay Brandon R.
Brittain James R.
Snugz/USA Incorporated
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