Hybrid temple connecting assembly for eyewear

Details Hybrid temple connecting assembly for eyewear Hybrid temple connecting assembly for eyewear

1996-08-22

1997-10-28

Dang, Hung X.

Optics: eye examining, vision testing and correcting

Spectacles and eyeglasses

Split rim mounting

G02C 108

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056822219

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for connecting a temple to a metal eyewire comprises a plastic connecting member having a first portion which extends between and is attached to first and second lateral end pieces of the eyewire, and a second portion which is angularly disposed with respect to the first portion thereof. A metal hinge assembly has first and second hinge components attached to the second portion of the connecting member and the front end of the temple, respectively, and are pivotally interconnected with a screw which extends parallel to the screw which secures the first portion of the connecting member to the lateral end pieces of the eyewire. The first metal hinge component is most preferably directly and permanently molded into the plastic connecting member at the time it is molded to provide a durable and reliable pivotal connection between the temple and metal eyewire.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4674852 (1987-06-01), Tanaka
patent: 4747680 (1988-05-01), Hatano
patent: 4896955 (1990-01-01), Zider
Advertisement in 20/20 Magazine, Nov. 1994, p. 142, and four photographs of commercial sample of product shown in ad.

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