GB2236196A - Spectacle frame for mounting attachments - Google Patents

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GB2236196A
GB2236196A GB8921565A GB8921565A GB2236196A GB 2236196 A GB2236196 A GB 2236196A GB 8921565 A GB8921565 A GB 8921565A GB 8921565 A GB8921565 A GB 8921565A GB 2236196 A GB2236196 A GB 2236196A
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Geoffrey Bangham
Irene Agnes Bangham
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    • G02C—SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE THE SAME FEATURES AS SPECTACLES; CONTACT LENSES
    • G02C5/00—Constructions of non-optical parts
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    • G02C—SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE THE SAME FEATURES AS SPECTACLES; CONTACT LENSES
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    • G02C11/02—Ornaments, e.g. exchangeable

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Spectacles which are worn by a person to correct a sight defect, to reduce glare, as a matter of safety or for other purposes consisting of a frame having two spaced-apart lens carrying portions, a bridge piece for connecting the lens carrying portion and two side arms each respectively pivotally connected to an associated one of the lens carrying portions. The or each side arm, and/or the or each lens carrying portion and/or the bridge piece is or are provided with mounting means for releasably securing attachment pieces, and/or lenses, and/or filters thereto to enable one pair of spectacles to be used for different purposes. <IMAGE>

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"Improvements in or relating to spectacles This invention relates to spectacles and more particularly, but not exclusively, to improvements in the frame of spectacles.
Each person who wears spectacles particularly, a person who wears spectacles to correct a defect in their sight, has to wear spectacles in a multiplicity of different conditions and situations such as, for example, at a place of work or at different types of social occasions.
Conventional spectacles having a frame in which lenses are permanently secured suffer from the disadvantage that in order to provide spectacles which are suitable for the various types of conditions and occasions encountered it is either necessary to compromise on the type of spectacle frame or incur the expense of having a number of different types of spectacle frames each fitted with the lenses appropriate to the wearer for correction of any sight defect.
The object of this invention is to provide spectacles in which the above disadvantages of conventional spectacles are alleviated.
According to this invention, spectacles which are worn by a person to correct a sight defect, to reduce glare, as a matter of safety or for other purposes comprise a frame having two spaced-apart lens carrying portions, a bridge piece for connecting the lens carrying portions and two side arms respectively connected to an associated one of the lens carrying portions, wherein the or each side arm, and/or the or each lens carrying portion and/or the bridge piece is or are provided with mounting means for releasably securing attachment pieces1 and/or lenses, and/or filters thereto Preferably, the attachment pieces are provided in sets of different shapes, colours, or ornamentation to vary the colour, shape, configuration or ornamentation of the spectacles when mounted thereon.
Preferably, also, the lenses are provided in sets of suitable focal length to correct specific sight defects so that when the lenses are mounted on the spectacles, a single spectacle frame can be used for different purposes such as, for example, as reading glasses or for long distance vision.
The filters are, preferably, provided in sets of different colours, intensities, photo-chromatic material or impact resistant material so that when the filters are mounted on the spectacles, a single frame can be used as sun glasses, for the alleviation of a disorder such as dislexia, or as safety glasses.
Preferably, the mounting means on the spectacle frame comprises one or more apertures, recesses or projections in or on which complementary shaped projections, recesses1 or apertures on the attachment pieces, lenses or filters are a press or a snap type of fit.
A preferred embodiment of the invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings of which: Figure 1 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a frame of a pair of spectacles; Figure 2 is a diagrammatic sectional plan view of part of one side arm of the frame and attachment piece associated therewith showing one type of mounting means therefore; and Figure 3 is a diagrammatic sectional plan view of part of one side arm of the frame and attachment piece associated therewith showing an alternative type of mounting means therefore.
Referring now to the drawings, a pair of spectacles comprises a frame indicated generally at 10 consisting of two spaced-apart lens carrying portions 12, a bridge piece 14 connecting the lens carrying portions 12 together and two side arms 16. The side arms 16 are respectively connected to an associated one of the lens carrying portions 12 by hinges 18 to enable the arms 16 to fold in conventional manner to facilitate storage in a case (not shown).
Mounting means in the form of apertures or holes 20, shown in Figures 1 and 2 of the drawings, are provided in the lens carrying portions 12, the bridge piece 14, and the side arms 16. Complementary shaped projections 22 are provided on attachment pieces 24 which are a press fit in the apertures or holes 20 to enable the attachment pieces to be releasably secured to the frame 10.
An alternative form of mounting means is shown in Figure 3 of the drawings comprising recesses 26 in the frame 10 and complementary shaped projections 28 on the attachment pieces 24 which are a snap fit in the recesses 26.
Lenses 30 are either permanently mounted in the lens carrying portions 12 of the frame 10 or, alternatively, the lenses 30 are releasably mounted on the portions 12 by utilising one or other of the mounting means hereinbefore described.
Where the lenses 30 are releasably secured to the frame 10, a single spectacle frame 10 can be utilised for different purposes, such as reading glasses or for long distance vision according to the type or prescription of the lenses 30 fitted therein.
The attachment pieces 24 for securing to the lens carrying portions 12, bridge piece 14, and arms 16 are provided in sets of suitable colours, shapes1 or ornamentation to enable a single frame 10 to be varied so as to be suitable for use for different purposes and social occasions. For example, large size attachment pieces 24 can be provided for mounting on the arms 16 to provide shields to inhibit the ingress of particles into the eyes where the spectacles are used as safety glasses or, alternatively, different colours of attachment pieces 24 are provided where for aesthetic reasons this is desirable.
In addition, sets of filters of different colours, intensities, photo-chromatic material, or impact resistant material are provided which are capable of being releasably secured by the amounting means to the lens carrying portions 12 of the frame 10, thereby enabling a single frame 10 to be used as sunglasses, safety glasses, or for the treatment of disorders such as dislexia, where it has been found that the use of coloured filters can be beneficial.
It will be appreciated that spectacles according to this invention in combination with sets of attachment pieces, lenses, and filters allow a single frame to be used in a multiplicity of colours, shapes, configurations and for a variety of purposes according to the users requirements.

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What we claim is :
1. Spectacles which are worn by a person to correct a sight defect, to reduce glare, as a matter of safety or for other purposes comprising a frame having two spaced-apart lens carrying port ions1 a bridge piece for connecting the lens carrying portions and two side arms respectively connected to an associated one of the lens carrying portions, wherein the or each side arm, and/or the or each lens carrying portion and/or the bridge piece is or are provided with mounting means for releasably securing attachment pieces, and /or lenses, and/or filters thereto
2. spectacles according to Claim 1, wherein the attachment pieces are provided in sets of different shapes1 colours, or ornamentation to vary the colour, shape, configuration or ornamentation of the spectacles when mounted thereon.
3. spectacles according to Claim 1 or Claim 2, wherein the lenses are provided in sets of suitable focal length to correct specific sight defects so that when the lenses are mounted on the spectacles, a single spectacle frame can be used for different purposes.
4. Spectacles according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the filters are provided in sets of different colours, intensities, photo-chromatic material or impact resistant material so that when the filters are mounted on the spectacles, a single frame can be used for different purposes.
5. Spectacles according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mounting means on the spectacle frame comprises one or more apertures1 recesses or projections in or on which complementary shaped projections, recesses1 or apertures on the attachment pieces, lenses or filters are a press or a snap type of fit.
6. Spectacles constructed, arranged and adapted to operate substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to, and as illustrated by, the accorpanying drawings.
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DE4425183A1 (en) * 1994-07-16 1996-04-11 Swen Bauer Variable glasses
WO1999059022A1 (en) * 1998-05-07 1999-11-18 Lindberg A/S A clip-on shield for spectacles and a combination of a removable shield and a pair of spectacles
EP1235097A2 (en) * 2001-02-27 2002-08-28 Gabbiano S.P.A. Eyeglass frame equipped with attachment
FR2842309A1 (en) * 2002-07-09 2004-01-16 Julbo Spectacle frame has fastenings for attachments in form of sockets shaped to receive pegs with spherical ends
EP1403683A1 (en) * 2002-09-30 2004-03-31 Tand'm S.a.r.l. Transformable spectacle frame and transformation element therefor
FR2870012A1 (en) * 2004-05-06 2005-11-11 Tand M Sarl Spectacles, have complementary fixation unit constituted of housing and slug formed on frame and frame aspect transformation unit, respectively or inversely, where housing has elastically deformable locking unit and slug has retaining unit
FR2886024A1 (en) * 2005-05-17 2006-11-24 Cottet S A Sa Spectacle frame, has arms including groove and hole, trim comprising hook with bend, and pin with bevel, where bend is introduced in groove, trim is plated against arm, pin is entered into hole, and magnet cooperating with zone of trim
FR2897168A1 (en) * 2006-02-06 2007-08-10 Thierry Guillemin Spectacle frame, has one fixing unit provided on branches and cooperating with another fixing unit to maintain ornament on respective branch by magnetic attraction, where latter unit has permanent magnets fixed in housings of support part
EP2034354A1 (en) * 2007-09-07 2009-03-11 Ivan Vögele Personalised modular spectacle frames
WO2011107410A1 (en) * 2010-03-01 2011-09-09 Martin Koberg Eyeglasses
IT201700088590A1 (en) * 2017-08-01 2019-02-01 Dolce & Gabbana Srl STRUCTURE OF GLASSES.

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GB682352A (en) * 1950-08-15 1952-11-05 Leslie Stuart Jay Improvements in or relating to spectacles
GB803315A (en) * 1955-04-01 1958-10-22 Hans August Prym Improvements in or relating to fabric covered articles
GB855268A (en) * 1959-04-15 1960-11-30 Raphaels Ltd Spectacle frames
GB915135A (en) * 1960-05-11 1963-01-09 Ronald Sidney Phillips Improvements in spectacle frames and to interchangeable brow-pieces therefor
GB954584A (en) * 1961-07-26 1964-04-08 Alan Wilfred Forfitt Improvements in spectacle frames
WO1985000900A1 (en) * 1983-08-08 1985-02-28 R. Engelhardt Nominees Pty. Ltd. Adjustable spectacle frame
GB2148025A (en) * 1982-11-26 1985-05-22 Saburo Matsui Spectacles
WO1987003704A1 (en) * 1985-12-13 1987-06-18 Timmons John W Eyeglass frame and nasal cannula assembly
GB2184862A (en) * 1985-12-20 1987-07-01 Susan Van Mesdag Sunglasses or spectacles with interchangeable coloured or patterned frames

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GB682352A (en) * 1950-08-15 1952-11-05 Leslie Stuart Jay Improvements in or relating to spectacles
GB803315A (en) * 1955-04-01 1958-10-22 Hans August Prym Improvements in or relating to fabric covered articles
GB855268A (en) * 1959-04-15 1960-11-30 Raphaels Ltd Spectacle frames
GB915135A (en) * 1960-05-11 1963-01-09 Ronald Sidney Phillips Improvements in spectacle frames and to interchangeable brow-pieces therefor
GB954584A (en) * 1961-07-26 1964-04-08 Alan Wilfred Forfitt Improvements in spectacle frames
GB2148025A (en) * 1982-11-26 1985-05-22 Saburo Matsui Spectacles
WO1985000900A1 (en) * 1983-08-08 1985-02-28 R. Engelhardt Nominees Pty. Ltd. Adjustable spectacle frame
WO1987003704A1 (en) * 1985-12-13 1987-06-18 Timmons John W Eyeglass frame and nasal cannula assembly
GB2184862A (en) * 1985-12-20 1987-07-01 Susan Van Mesdag Sunglasses or spectacles with interchangeable coloured or patterned frames

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DE4425183A1 (en) * 1994-07-16 1996-04-11 Swen Bauer Variable glasses
US5867245A (en) * 1994-07-16 1999-02-02 Bauer; Swen Device for securing decorative strips to spectacle lenses or frames
WO1999059022A1 (en) * 1998-05-07 1999-11-18 Lindberg A/S A clip-on shield for spectacles and a combination of a removable shield and a pair of spectacles
US6260964B1 (en) 1998-05-07 2001-07-17 Lindberg A/S Clip-on shield for spectacles and a combination of a removable shield and a pair of spectacles
EP1235097A2 (en) * 2001-02-27 2002-08-28 Gabbiano S.P.A. Eyeglass frame equipped with attachment
EP1235097A3 (en) * 2001-02-27 2002-09-25 Gabbiano S.P.A. Eyeglass frame equipped with attachment
FR2842309A1 (en) * 2002-07-09 2004-01-16 Julbo Spectacle frame has fastenings for attachments in form of sockets shaped to receive pegs with spherical ends
EP1403683A1 (en) * 2002-09-30 2004-03-31 Tand'm S.a.r.l. Transformable spectacle frame and transformation element therefor
FR2845168A1 (en) * 2002-09-30 2004-04-02 Tand M TRANSFORMABLE EYEWEAR FRAME AND ASSOCIATED TRANSFORMING ELEMENT
EP1505426A2 (en) * 2002-09-30 2005-02-09 Tand'm S.a.r.l. Transformable spectacle frame and transformation element therefor
EP1505426A3 (en) * 2002-09-30 2005-02-23 Tand'm S.a.r.l. Transformable spectacle frame and transformation element therefor
FR2870012A1 (en) * 2004-05-06 2005-11-11 Tand M Sarl Spectacles, have complementary fixation unit constituted of housing and slug formed on frame and frame aspect transformation unit, respectively or inversely, where housing has elastically deformable locking unit and slug has retaining unit
FR2886024A1 (en) * 2005-05-17 2006-11-24 Cottet S A Sa Spectacle frame, has arms including groove and hole, trim comprising hook with bend, and pin with bevel, where bend is introduced in groove, trim is plated against arm, pin is entered into hole, and magnet cooperating with zone of trim
FR2897168A1 (en) * 2006-02-06 2007-08-10 Thierry Guillemin Spectacle frame, has one fixing unit provided on branches and cooperating with another fixing unit to maintain ornament on respective branch by magnetic attraction, where latter unit has permanent magnets fixed in housings of support part
EP2034354A1 (en) * 2007-09-07 2009-03-11 Ivan Vögele Personalised modular spectacle frames
WO2011107410A1 (en) * 2010-03-01 2011-09-09 Martin Koberg Eyeglasses
IT201700088590A1 (en) * 2017-08-01 2019-02-01 Dolce & Gabbana Srl STRUCTURE OF GLASSES.

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