Sunglasses

Details Sunglasses Sunglasses

2001-02-09

2002-05-14

Mai, Huy (Department: 2873)

Optics: eye examining, vision testing and correcting

Spectacles and eyeglasses

Brace arm or semi-rimless mounting

C351S109000, C351S149000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06386704

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to sunglasses and more particularly to a sunglasses with improved characteristics.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A set of conventional sunglasses is shown in
FIG. 1
comprising a U-shaped frame
10
having a central recessed bridge
101
, a groove
102
at the underside having a length substantially the same as frame
10
, and a slot
103
in either end; an integrally formed tinted lens
20
having a latched piece
201
in either end with the top edge of lens
20
and latched pieces
201
being clung to the groove
102
and slots
103
respectively; a pair of temples
30
pivotably secured to the ends of frame
10
; and a nose pad
40
having a raised T-shaped member
401
clung onto the bridge
101
. It is advantageous for being simple in components and assembly. But this is unsatisfactory for the purpose for which the invention is concerned because components, assembly, and stability can be still further simplified and enhanced respectively.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide a sunglasses comprising a U-shaped frame having a slot in either end, a groove at the underside having a length substantially the same as the frame, a nose pad, a first recess adjacent the nose pad, and a second recess above the first recess; an integrally formed lens having a latched piece in either end and a flexible latched member having a substantially triangular shaped cross sections conformed to the recesses on the top central portion wherein the top edge of the lens, the latched member, and the latched piece are clung to the groove, the second recess through the first recess, and slots respectively; and a pair of temples. The set of sunglasses is more simplified in components and thus assembly. Further, the stability is greatly enhanced due to the additional securing of the latched member in the second recess.
The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description taken with the accompanying drawings.


REFERENCES:
patent: 5903331 (1999-05-01), Lin
patent: 6208030 (2001-08-01), Chen

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