Optics: eye examining – vision testing and correcting – Spectacles and eyeglasses – Nose pads or cushions
Patent
1996-08-22
1998-04-07
Dang, Hung X.
Optics: eye examining, vision testing and correcting
Spectacles and eyeglasses
Nose pads or cushions
351136, G02C 512
Patent
active
057370559
ABSTRACT:
A nosepiece for eyewear comprises a front half and back half which are formed of materials having different hardness values with the front half being harder than the back half. The nosepiece is of generally U-shaped configuration and is releasably attachable to the front of the eyewear by a plurality of bosses extending from the eyewear from in the vicinity of the bridge, and a like number of holes formed in the nosepiece such that the nosepiece may be snap-fit to the eyewear front. The hardness of the front half coupled with the attachment means provides for a very secure attachment of the nosepiece to the front, while the softness of the back half provides for a comfortable fit upon the face, while also providing cushioning against impacts to the face while the eyewear is worn. The overall configuration of the nosepiece coupled with its method of attachment provides optimum aesthetics in that there is no bulky appearance from the front as is a common problem with many replaceable nosepiece designs today.
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Advertisement for Adidas Eye Perfection in 20/20 Magazine, Nov. 1994, p. 142.
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
Dang Hung X.
McGuire Katherine
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