US20210106109A1

US20210106109A1 - Glasses protector

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Publication number: US20210106109A1
Application number: US16/601,528
Authority: US
Inventors: Cole Drumb; Jennifer Wai-Yin Luk
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2019-10-14
Filing date: 2019-10-14
Publication date: 2021-04-15

Abstract

A glasses protector includes a pocket and a cover portion formed from a pliable material. The pocket contains the lenses of a pair of glasses, while allowing the temples of the glasses to remain outside the pocket. A cover portion closes the pocket and retains the lenses within the pocket. The temples are free to be used for another purpose, such as for hanging the glasses. A pair of magnets can be embedded in the glasses protector to keep the cover portion in the closed configuration to secure the glasses therein. The magnets can also be used to keep the glasses protector folded up for storage when not being used to protect glasses.

Description

BACKGROUND

The field of the present disclosure is related to the protection of glasses, such as prescription glasses or sunglasses having lenses that can easily be scratched if not protected. Prior methods and apparatuses for protecting glasses can result in less than ideal protection and bulky products that can be difficult to store, especially when empty.
While protection devices for glasses may be effective at inhibiting scratches on the lenses of the glasses, it would be desirable to provide improvements that result in an attractive, functional, multi-purpose, and easily storable protection device for glasses, and other features that will become apparent from the following description.

SUMMARY

A glasses protector is provided that is lightweight, collapsible, easily stored when not in use, and provides abrasion resistance to a pair of glasses. Oftentimes, when an owner of sunglasses is at a destination, such as a restaurant, for example, they may not always carry a protective case for their glasses, because many protective cases are bulky and awkward to carry. Where the owner desires to stop wearing their glasses and store them temporarily, such as while eating, they will oftentimes simply place them on a table, where there is the opportunity to scratch the glasses. The described protector is one that is easily storable, such as in a pocket, handbag, or purse. The described protector collapses and folds into a small volume yet is able to very quickly be used to protect glasses to provide scratch resistance. The glasses protector may be formed of a microfiber material, which provides scratch resistance to glasses carried therein and can also be used to clean the lenses of the glasses. Furthermore, the glasses protector can be used to protect the lenses of the glasses, while allowing the temples of the glasses to remain available outside the glasses protector, such as for hanging the glasses or allowing the glasses within the protector to be placed upright on a table.
According to some embodiments, a protector for glasses includes a pocket for receiving a rim portion of a pair of glasses, a cover portion extending from an upward edge of the pocket and configured to move between an open configuration in which the cover portion extends away from the pocket, and a closed configuration in which the cover portions is in contact with the pocket. A first magnet is disposed in a corner of the cover portion and a second magnet is disposed in a corner of the pocket. The first and second magnets cooperate to maintain the cover portion in the closed configuration. In some instances, the pocket does not receive the temple portions of the pair of glasses therein, but rather, leaves them outside the glasses protector and available for another purpose, such as for hanging the glasses.
In some instances, an elastomeric retainer is configured to fit over the protector for glasses. The elastomeric retainer may be an open or closed band. In some instances, the retainer may be an open band with a fixing structure, such as hook and loop fastener, which can be used to maintain the retainer in a closed loop configuration when the fixing structure is engaged.
In some embodiments, the cover portion is formed of a textile material measuring less than one denier. For example, the cover portion may be formed of a microfiber material. In some instances, the protector for glasses comprises three layers of material. A first layer and a third layer may be formed from the same material. Of course, they may also be formed of a different material.
An intermediate, or second, layer of material can be used to provide stiffness to the protector for glasses in strategic locations. For example, the intermediate layer may be a plurality of discrete pieces arranged with a gap therebetween. In some instances, the gap provides a line of weakness to facilitate folding the first and third layers of material along the line of weakness.
In some cases, a chamber is formed in the corner of the cover portion to contain the first magnet. The chamber may be formed, for example, by stitching. The first magnet has a polar axis and the chamber may be configured to inhibit the first magnet from rotating about an axis that is transverse to the polar axis. In other words, the chamber may inhibit the magnet from flipping over and swapping the orientation of the North and South poles of the magnet.
According to some embodiments, a protective case for eyewear defines a pocket formed of a pliable material. As used herein, the term “pliable” is a broad term and is used to refer to a material that is foldable. Materials such as cotton, microfiber, and other textile materials are examples of a pliable material. The pocket defines an opening configured to accept a rim and lenses of a pair of glasses. A pliable cover portion extends from the pocket and is configured to move from an open configuration in which the cover portion does not cover the opening to a closed configuration in which the cover portion covers the opening. A fixing structure can be used to maintain the cover portion in the closed configuration. A fixing structure may be, for example, one or more pairs of magnets, hook and loop fastener, biasing materials, living hinges, and the like. The closed configuration is configured to encase the rim and lenses of the pair of glasses and a first and second temple of the pair of glasses are not encased in the protective case in the closed configuration.
In some cases, a first retention structure is associated with the pocket and a second retention structure is associated with the pliable cover portion. The first retention structure and the second retention structure cooperate to maintain the cover in the closed configuration. The first retention structure may be a first magnet and the second retention structure may be a second magnet. The magnets may be any suitable magnets, such as rare earth magnets, and can be arranged to cooperate to impart an attractive force to encourage the cover portion in the closed position.
In some cases, the first retention structure and the second retention structure are hook and loop fasteners that cooperate to encourage the cover portion to remain in the closed position.
In some cases, one or more stabilizers are incorporated to increase the rigidity of the pocket, the cover portion, or both.
The protective case may be formed of an outer layer of material and an inner layer of material. One or more stabilizers may be sandwiched between the outer layer of material and the inner layer of material. In some cases, the one or more stabilizers are discrete pieces of material arranged to provide increased stiffness to certain portions of the protective case. In some cases, the discrete pieces of material are arranged with a gap therebetween to provide a line of weakness that facilitates folding of the outer layer of material and the inner layer of material along the line of weakness.
According to some embodiments, a method of making a protective eyewear case includes providing a first layer of pliable material in a generally rectangular shape and providing a second layer of stabilizer material. The stabilizer material has a stiffness that is greater than the first layer of pliable material. The method further includes providing a third layer of material having generally the same size and shape as the first layer of pliable material. The first layer of pliable material, the second layer of stabilizer material, and the third layer of material are affixed together to form a rectangular blank. The layers of material may be affixed through any suitable method, but in some cases, they are affixed by stitching, fusing, adhering, or any combination of suitable methods.
The method further includes folding the lower third of the rectangular blank upwardly and affixing the lower third of the rectangular blank to a middle third of the rectangular blank to form a pocket. During assembly, a pair of magnets can be inserted between the first layer of pliable material and the third layer of material.
In some instances, the third layer of pliable material is a microfiber textile material. The first layer may also be a microfiber textile material, or some other suitable material.
In some embodiments, the second layer of stabilizer material includes a plurality of discrete pieces of stabilizer material. The discrete pieces of stabilizer material may be separated from one another by a gap, which provides a line of weakness in the blank to facilitate folding the lower third of the rectangular blank upwardly. Another gap may be formed between the pocket and the cover portion to facilitate the cover portion being folded downwardly into a closed position to cover the pocket.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A better understanding of the features, advantages and principles of the present disclosure will be obtained by reference to the following detailed description that sets forth illustrative embodiments, and the accompanying drawings of which:

FIG. 1 shows a glasses protector with inserted sunglasses, in accordance with some embodiments;

FIG. 2 shows a portion of a blank for making a glasses protector, in accordance with some embodiments;

FIG. 3A shows a blank for making a glasses protector, in accordance with some embodiments;

FIG. 3B shows a folded blank for making a glasses protector, in accordance with some embodiments;

FIG. 4 shows an inside surface view of a glasses protector, in accordance with some embodiments;

FIG. 5 shows a pair of glasses within a glasses protector, in accordance with some embodiments;

FIG. 6 shows a pair of glasses within a glasses protector with a retainer, in accordance with some embodiments; and

FIG. 7 shows a glasses protector with a retainer in a folded configuration, in accordance with some embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following detailed description provides a better understanding of the features and advantages of the inventions described in the present disclosure in accordance with the embodiments disclosed herein. Although the detailed description includes many specific embodiments, these are provided by way of example only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the inventions disclosed herein.
In general, most glasses, whether prescription glasses, sun glasses, or other type of glasses (collectively “glasses,” or “eye glasses”), have a similar anatomy and comprise a frame and lenses. For example, a pair of lenses is held in place by a pair of rims. The rims extend at least partway, and typically all the way, around the lenses. The rims are coupled together by a bridge that spans the distance therebetween. The bridge supports pad arms, which carry a pair of nose pads which provide support for the frame by resting on a wearer's nose. Two end pieces extend outwardly from the rim and connect the rims to the temples. The temples (or temple portions), are the long arms on the side of the frame that fit over the wearer's ears. The temples are connected to the end pieces by hinges, which allow the glasses to be configured in an operating position, in which the temples extend rearwardly from the rims, and a storage position, in which the temples are folded inwardly and brought adjacent to the rims. Temple tips are the curved ends of the temples that fit on a wearer's ears and provide a snug fit.
With reference to FIG. 1, a glasses protector 100 is shown with a pair of glasses 102 held therein. The glasses protector 100 includes a pocket portion 104 and a cover portion 106. The pocket portion is configured to receive the lenses of a pair of glasses therein. The cover portion 106 can be manipulated to fold over the pair of glasses within the pocket portion 104 to substantially cover the glasses 102 within the pocket portion, which may be referred to as a closed configuration. In the closed configuration the glasses protector 100 substantially encloses the lenses of the pair of glasses and the frame holding the lenses, as will be shown in later detail.
The cover portion 106 may be generally rectangular and the pocket portion may be generally rectangular when viewed in a plan view. Accordingly, the cover portion 106 may have two corners 110 a, 110 b that are brought into proximity to pocket portion corners 112 a, 112 b when the glasses protector 100 is in the closed configuration. The corners 110 a, 110 b, and the pocket portion corners 112 a, 112 b may have cooperating closure devices to encourage the glasses protector 100 to remain in a closed position.
In some cases, the closure devices are cooperating magnets. In some cases, the closure devices are hook and loop fastener. In some cases, the closure devices may be some other structure, material, adhesive, biasing member, or other arrangement that encourages the glasses protector 100 to remain in a closed configuration.
As used herein, a closed configuration refers to the cover portion 106 in close proximity to the pocket portion 104, such as when the cover portion 106 is folded such that it substantially covers the pocket portion 104. For ease of description throughout, the glasses protector 100 will be referred to as having an inner surface and an outer surface. The outer surface includes the surfaces that are visible and accessible when the glasses protector 100 is in a closed configuration. The inner surface denotes the surfaces that are not visible when the glasses protector 100 is in a closed configuration. Thus, the cover portion 106 has an inner surface and outer surface. Likewise, the pocket portion 104 has an inner surface and an outer surface.
With reference to FIG. 2, a portion of a blank 200 is shown from which a glasses protector 100 can be assembled. In some cases, the blank 200 comprises three layers of material that are sandwiched together to form the blank 200. A first layer 202 may be shaped as a rectangle in some instances. A second layer 204, which may comprise multiple pieces, is positioned atop the first layer 202. A third layer (not shown), may be substantially similar to the first layer 202 and is positioned on top of the second layer. The three layers may be bonded together, such as by sewing, adhesives, a fusible bonding agent (e.g., fusible tape, fusible web, fusible glue, etc.) chemical fusing, or some other suitable material or method.
In some cases, the first layer 202 is formed of a microfiber textile material. A microfiber textile material is a textile made from micro synthetic fibers. In many cases, a microfiber is a fiber less than one denier or decitex/thread. A denier is effectively a measure of fiber thickness and is expressed as weight in grams per nine kilometers of length. In many cases a microfiber has a diameter of less than about ten micrometers. The microfibers may be any suitable synthetic material, but in some instances, are made from polyamides, polyesters, polypropylene, or any suitable material or combination of materials. The microfibers may be formed into a fabric and shaped and sized to be used as a glasses protector, as described herein.
The second layer 204 may be formed of a stabilizer material, and may be formed of any suitable natural or synthetic textile material. In some cases, the stabilizer is formed of a cotton or cotton polyester blend. Of course, other suitable stabilizer materials will become readily apparent to one of skill in the art. In some instances, the stabilizer material adds strength, increased rigidity, stiffness, and/or thickness to the glasses protector. While the second layer 204 is referred to as a stabilizer material, it is equally applicable to use an interfacing material, and for the purposes of this disclosure, interfacing material and stabilizer material are synonymous.
The stabilizer material may be sewn onto the first layer 202 and/or the third layer. Alternatively, or additionally, the stabilizer material may be fused onto the first layer 202 and/or the third layer, such as by heat, pressure, adhesives, or a combination.
The stabilizer material may be formed in any suitable shape and positioned to provide the benefits of increased rigidity in certain locations within the blank 200. A first stabilizer 206 may be formed of a generally rectangular shape with one or more cutouts. In some instances, a first bridge cutout 208 is formed in one of the long sides of the rectangle and may extend up to 50%, or 60%, or 70%, or 75% or 80% of the way through the first stabilizer. The first stabilizer 206 may also have one or more corner cutouts 210 which may facilitate the location of a fastening member. The corner cutouts 210 may be straight, arcuate, or take some other shape. The one or more corner cutouts 210 are optional and may be created in one or more, or none of the stabilizers. The first stabilizer 206 may be secured to the first layer 202 through any suitable technique, and may be located toward the upper portion of the first layer 202. In the illustrated configuration, the upper portion of the first layer will eventually become the cover portion 106.
A second stabilizer 212 may be secured generally to the middle of the first layer 202. The second stabilizer 212 may be generally rectangular and have a second bridge cutout 214, as will be described hereinafter. The second bridge cutout 214 may extend up to 50%, or 60%, or 70% or more across the second stabilizer 212. The second stabilizer 212 may be secured to the first layer 202 in the same manner as the first stabilizer 206, or by a different method.
A third stabilizer 216 may be formed having a generally rectangular shape with one or more optional cutouts. As illustrated, a third bridge cutout 218 and one or more third corner cutouts 220 may be provided in the third stabilizer 216. The third bridge cutout 218 may extend up to 10%, or 20%, or 30%, or 40% or more across the third stabilizer 216. The third stabilizer 216 may be secured to the first layer 202 by any suitable method, but in some cases is secured through stitching, or fusing, or both.
Of course, the cutouts, such as the corner cutouts and the bridge cutouts are optional, and some embodiments include more, or fewer, cutouts. The cutouts may also be oriented, located, and arranged in different alternatives to provide for preferential increased stiffness in certain locations throughout the glasses protector.
As shown, the first stabilizer 206, second stabilizer 212, and third stabilizer 216 effectively divide the first layer 202 into thirds. The stabilizers may be positioned to leave a gap between each stabilizer, thereby leaving one or more lines of the first layer 202 material that are not stiffened by the stabilizer material. Consequently, the gap between the stabilizers will leave a line of weakness that facilitates the first layer 202 folding along the lines of weakness.
A third layer may be secured to the first layer 202 and/or the second layer 204. In some instances, the third layer may be formed from the same material as the first layer 202. The edges of the first layer 202 and the third layer may have finished edges to provide for fray resistance and a finished look.
During assembly of the blank 200, one or more closure mechanisms may be added. In some examples, magnets can be added in strategic locations to allow the glasses protector 100 to remain in a closed configuration. For example, in the area of the first corner cutouts 210, one or more magnets can be added to each corner. Similarly, in proximity to the third stabilizer 216, one or more magnets can be added near the third corner cutouts 220. The magnets may be any suitable permanent magnets, such as rare earth magnets, for example. The magnets may be in any suitable shape and formed from any suitable material. In some examples, the magnets are round rare earth magnets and are sewn, adhered, or otherwise affixed into the blank.
With reference to FIG. 3A, a blank 200 is shown in which three layers of material have been sandwiched together and form a generally rectangular shape. The blank 200 may be any suitable size, but in some instance has a width that is larger than a pair of glasses. As used herein, the term “glasses” is a broad term and is used to refer to eyewear, such as prescription glasses, sun glasses, reading glasses, or any other type of eyewear that includes lenses that may get scratched. In some instances, the width W is within a range of from about 5 inches to about 8 inches, and more particularly, within a range of from about 5 inches to about 7 inches, 5 inches to about 6.5 inches or some other width distance that allows the glasses protector to provide the advantages descried herein.
The height H of the blank 200 is on the order of about 4 inches to about 9 inches. In some instances, the height is about 6 to 7 inches. The blank may be formed into the glasses protector, such as by folding the lower third 302 onto the middle third 304 about line 312 and fastening them together along their mating edges 308, 310. The lower third 302 and middle third 304 may be fastened through any suitable technique, but in some cases, is performed by stitching the sections together.
As shown in FIG. 3B, to assemble the blank 200 into the glasses protector, the lower third 302 has been folded upwardly about line 312 and affixed to the middle third 304 along their respective mating edges 308, 310 to form a pocket 316. The pocket 316 is sized to hold the lens portion of a pair of glasses. The upper third 306, which forms the cover portion 106, can be folded downwardly about line 314 and the embedded magnets can be brought within proximity of one another and will attract one another to hold the cover portion 106 against the pocket portion 104 in the closed configuration.
With reference to FIG. 4, a glasses protector 100 is shown, and the inner surface is viewable. As is shown, corner stitching 402 creates chambers in which the magnets are secured as the third layer is secured to the first layer and the second layer. In some examples, the chambers are sized to securely house the magnets therein, such that the magnets are maintained in a fixed rotational orientation. In other words, the chambers may be configured so that the magnets cannot rotate about an axis transverse to the polar axis. Where a North pole of a magnet faces the inner surface, the chambers may be configured so that the magnet cannot rotate to face its South pole toward the inner surface.
As illustrated, the corner stitching 402 may be in each of the four corners defined by the rectangular glasses protector 100. In this configuration, as the cover portion 106 is brought downwardly over the pocket portion 104, the magnets in the corners can cooperate to maintain the cover portion 106 in a closed configuration, thereby covering a pair of glasses disposed within the pocket 316.
In some embodiments, a magnet located in the top left corner has a same polar orientation as a magnet located in the top right corner. The magnets in the lower left and lower right corners can be orientated to cooperate with the magnets in the upper corners to form a magnetic attraction therewith.
In other embodiments, a magnet located in a top left corner has a different polar orientation than a magnet located in the top right corner. As will be illustrated later in FIG. 7, this polar orientation facilitates the glasses protector not only being maintained in a closed configuration through the magnetic bond, but also being folded about a vertical axis 404, when not containing a pair of glasses therein, and maintained in a folded configuration by cooperation of the magnets.
In some embodiments, the material selected for the inner surface may be different than the material selected for the outer surface. For example, the inner surface material (e.g., the third layer), may be selected to provide cushioning, abrasion resistance, or some other characteristic beneficial to a pair of glasses placed therein. For example, where the inner surface is formed of a microfiber material, the inner surface may be used to clean the glasses since it reduces the risk of abrading or scratching the lenses of the glasses. Of course, the outer surface may likewise be formed of a microfiber material, but may also be formed of another suitable material. For example, in some instances, the outer surface may be formed of a material such as leather, denim, cotton, or a synthetic fiber material, to name a few.
FIG. 5 illustrates some embodiments of a glasses protector 100 with a pair of glasses contained therein. The glasses contain a rim, also referred to as a lens frame portion that hold the lenses in place, that is substantially enclosed in the glasses protector 100 when the glasses protector 100 is in a closed configuration, as illustrated. The glasses also contain a pair of temple portions 502 that extend from opposite ends of the rim. As illustrated, the temple portions 502 are extended rearwardly from the rim. The rim has two opposing end pieces where the temple portions 502 are hingedly attached to the rim and can be configured in an operable orientation, as illustrated, or in a storage orientation, where the temple portions are moved about the hinge connection to be adjacent the rim.
FIG. 6 illustrates some embodiments of a glasses protector 100 with a pair of glasses contained therein. As illustrated, the rim of the glasses is substantially contained within the glasses protector 100 and the temple portions 502 are outside the glasses protector 100. A retainer 602 is shown applied around the glasses protector 100 and the temple portions 502. The retainer 602 may be formed of, or contain, an elastomeric material. The retainer 602 may be fit over the glasses protector 100 and may be used to retain the temple portions 502 in the storage orientation, as illustrated. Alternatively, the retainer 602 may be fitted onto the glasses protector 100 and not around the temple portions 502, such as for hanging the glasses by the temple portions. It is common for glasses to be temporarily stored on top of a wearer's head or hanging by the temple portions, such as hanging from a shirt, hat, or other item of apparel. To facilitate this type of temporary storage, one or both of the temple portions 502 may not be retained by the retainer 602, but rather, remain free to be used for another purpose.
As illustrated, the retainer 602 may compress the glasses protector 100 around the approximate middle. This is facilitated by one or more of the first bridge cutout 208, second bridge cutout 214, and the third bridge cutout 218 from the respective stabilizer. By removing stabilizer material, as described, the retainer is allowed to compress the glasses protector 100, thereby providing a secure closure and retainment of the eyewear within the glasses protector 100. The retainer 602 may additionally provide some cushioning to the glasses within. For example, the retainer 602 may be formed of a cushioning material that may provide improved protection from accidental impacts with the eyewear within the glasses protector.
With reference to FIG. 7, the glasses protector 100 is shown without glasses therein, and in a folded orientation. The folded orientation is accomplished by folding the glasses protector 100 about its vertical axis 404 (from FIG. 4). The fastening members (e.g., magnets, hook and loop, etc.), may be provided at two or more corners of the glasses protector 100 for engaging once the glasses protector 100 is configured in its folded configuration. In some examples, magnets at the corners are brought together as the glasses protector 100 is folded, which engage through magnetic attraction to maintain the glasses protector 100 in its folded orientation.
The retainer 602 may remain in place on the glasses protector and can be used, for example, to hang the glasses protector 100, to facilitate easy removal of the glasses protector from a pocket or handbag. The retainer 602 may be removable from the glasses protector 100 or may be affixed thereto.
The glasses protector 100 may have any sort of ornamentation applied thereto. For example, a company logo, a sports team, a school mascot or logo, a name, a slogan, or any other sort of indicia may be applied to the glasses protector 100. In some instances, the glasses protector may be ornamented by heat embossing, painting, screen printing, embroidery, indicia affixed thereto such as by heat bonding, adhesives, sewing, and the like. In short, any sort of ornamentation or indicia may be present on the glasses protector.
In use, the cover portion 106 is raised, thereby exposing the pocket. A pair of glasses, specifically the bow portion, is placed within the pocket. The cover portion 106 can be lowered and the engagement structure on the cover portion 106 interacts with cooperating engagement structure on the pocket portion to encourage the cover portion 106 to remain in a closed configuration. The retainer 602 may be affixed to the glasses protector 100, such as by sliding the retainer over the glasses protector 100, and optionally over one or both of the temple portions of the glasses.
A person of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that any process or method disclosed herein can be modified in many ways. The process parameters and sequence of the steps described and/or illustrated herein are given by way of example only and can be varied as desired. For example, while the steps illustrated and/or described herein may be shown or discussed in a particular order, these steps do not necessarily need to be performed in the order illustrated or discussed.
The various exemplary methods described and/or illustrated herein may also omit one or more of the steps described or illustrated herein or comprise additional steps in addition to those disclosed. Further, a step of any method as disclosed herein can be combined with any one or more steps of any other method as disclosed herein.
Unless otherwise noted, the terms “connected to” and “coupled to” (and their derivatives), as used in the specification and claims, are to be construed as permitting both direct and indirect (i.e., via other elements or components) connection. In addition, the terms “a” or “an,” as used in the specification and claims, are to be construed as meaning “at least one of” Finally, for ease of use, the terms “including” and “having” (and their derivatives), as used in the specification and claims, are interchangeable with and shall have the same meaning as the word “comprising.
As used herein, the term “or” is used inclusively to refer to items in the alternative and in combination.
As used herein, characters such as numerals refer to like elements.
Embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described as set forth herein and are provided by way of example only. One of ordinary skill in the art will recognize numerous adaptations, changes, variations and substitutions without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Several alternatives and combinations of the embodiments disclosed herein may be utilized without departing from the scope of the present disclosure and the inventions disclosed herein. Therefore, the scope of the presently disclosed inventions shall be defined solely by the scope of the appended claims and the equivalents thereof.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A protector for glasses, comprising:

a pocket for receiving a rim and lenses portion of a pair of glasses;

a cover portion extending from an upward edge of the pocket and configured to move between an open configuration in which the cover portion extends away from the pocket, and a closed configuration in which the cover portions is in contact with the pocket;

a first magnet disposed in a corner of the cover portion;

a second magnet disposed in a corner of the pocket and cooperable with the first magnet to maintain the cover portion in the closed configuration; and

wherein the pocket is configured to not receive one or more temple portions of the pair of glasses therein.

2. The protector for glasses of claim 1, further comprising an elastomeric retainer configured to fit over the protector for glasses.

3. The protector for glasses as in claim 1, wherein the cover portion is formed of a textile material having fibers measuring less than one denier.

4. The protector for glasses as in claim 1, wherein the protector for glasses comprises three layers of material.

5. The protector for glasses as in claim 4, wherein a first layer and a third layer are formed from the same material.

6. The protector for glasses as in claim 4, wherein an intermediate layer of material provides stiffness to the protector for glasses.

7. The protector for glasses as in claim 6, wherein the intermediate layer comprises a plurality of discrete pieces arranged with a gap therebetween.

8. The protector for glasses as in claim 7, wherein the gap provides a line of weakness to facilitate folding along the line of weakness.

9. The protector for glasses as in claim 1, further comprising a chamber in the corner of the cover portion to contain the first magnet.

10. The protector for glasses as in claim 9, wherein the first magnet has a polar axis and the chamber is configured to inhibit the first magnet from rotating about an axis that is transverse to the polar axis.

11. A protective case for eyewear, comprising:

a pocket formed of a pliable material, the pocket defining an opening configured to accept a rim and lenses of a pair of glasses;

a pliable cover portion extending from the pocket and configured to move from an open configuration in which the cover portion does not cover the opening to a closed configuration in which the cover portion covers the opening; and

a fixing structure that maintains the cover portion in the closed configuration, wherein the closed configuration is configured to encase the frame and lenses of the pair of glasses and a first and second temple of the pair of glasses are not encased in the closed configuration.

12. The protective case for eyewear as in claim 11, further comprising a first retention structure associated with the pocket and a second retention structure associated with the pliable cover portion, wherein the first retention structure and the second retention structure cooperate to maintain the cover in the closed configuration.

13. The protective case for eyewear as in claim 12, wherein the first retention structure is a first magnet and the second retention structure is a second magnet.

14. The protective case for eyewear as in claim 12, wherein the first retention structure and the second retention structure are hook and loop fasteners.

15. The protective case for eyewear as in claim 11, further comprising one or more stabilizers that increase rigidity of the pocket.

16. The protective case for eyewear as in claim 15, wherein the protective case is formed of an outer layer of material and an inner layer of material, and the one or more stabilizers are sandwiched between the outer layer of material and the inner layer of material.

17. A method of making a protective eyewear case, comprising:

providing a first layer of pliable material in a generally rectangular shape;

providing a second layer of stabilizer material, the stabilizer material having a stiffness that is greater than the first layer of pliable material;

providing a third layer of material having generally the same size and shape as the first layer of pliable material;

affixing the first layer of pliable material, the second layer of stabilizer material, and the third layer of material together to form a rectangular blank; and

folding the lower third of the rectangular blank upwardly and affixing the lower third of the rectangular blank to a middle third of the rectangular blank to form a pocket.

18. The method of claim 17, further comprising disposing at least a pair of magnets between the first layer of pliable material and the third layer of material.

19. The method of claim 17, wherein the third layer of pliable material is a microfiber textile material.

20. The method of claim 17, wherein providing the second layer of stabilizer material comprises providing a plurality of discrete pieces of stabilizer material, the discrete pieces of stabilizer material separated from one another by a gap, the gap providing a line of weakness in the blank to facilitate folding the lower third of the rectangular blank upwardly.