Optics: eye examining – vision testing and correcting – Spectacles and eyeglasses – Split rim mounting
Patent
1998-04-21
1999-06-29
Mai, Huy
Optics: eye examining, vision testing and correcting
Spectacles and eyeglasses
Split rim mounting
351141, G02C 108
Patent
active
059175753
ABSTRACT:
A split rim eyeglass frame mounting system is provided. The locking mechanism comprises a lens holder for surrounding and securing a rim of a ophthalmic lens. The lens holder is split at a position to define first and second portions. A locking element is disposed on the first portion and extends towards the second portion. The element includes a base and a locking portion. The base portion is disposed at a proximal end of the element adjacent to the first portion. The locking portion is disposed at a distal end of the element and is greater in width than the base portion. The locking portion includes a slot at its distal end. The slot defines oppositely disposed resilient first and second tabs. A locking compartment is disposed on the second portion. The locking compartment includes first and second cooperating recesses for receiving and securing the first and second tabs respectively.
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