US20240277121A1

US20240277121A1 - Multi-Purpose Glasses Case Device

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Publication number: US20240277121A1
Application number: US18/444,879
Authority: US
Inventors: Afzaal Mustafa
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2023-02-22
Filing date: 2024-02-19
Publication date: 2024-08-22

Abstract

A multi-purpose glasses case device is provided. The device is used for securely storing and accessing personal items like eyeglasses. This device is composed of two halves connected by a hinge, wherein each half is comprised of a sidewall forming an interior space with various fasteners and storage areas. The device also incorporates a customizable decorative cap that can attach to either half and may include additional functionalities like a battery bank or a charger. The cap and both halves can be adorned with decorative elements and have attachment points for easy carrying. Additionally, the device may include a phone receiving structure that can display a phone in various positions and may include charging capabilities.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, Pakistan Provisional Application No. 114/23, which was filed on Feb. 22, 2023, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of glasses cases. More specifically, the present invention relates to a multi-purpose glasses case device that allows a user to store eyeglasses and provides a plurality of other functionalities. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.

BACKGROUND

Many individuals rely on various types of eyewear, including reading glasses, sunglasses, and prescription glasses, for daily activities. These glasses are essential for vision correction, protection from the sun, or simply as a fashion accessory. When not in use, it's common practice to store and transport these glasses in a carrying case to protect them from scratches, dust, and potential damage. However, the design of existing glasses cases often fails to fully utilize the dimensions and storage capabilities of the case. This underutilization of space can be inconvenient, especially for those who need multiple pairs of glasses throughout the day. Furthermore, a standard glasses case typically accommodates only one pair of glasses, which limits its functionality for individuals who switch between different types of eyewear. This presents a challenge in terms of practicality and convenience, as users have to carry multiple cases or choose which pair of glasses to bring along, potentially leaving them without the necessary eyewear at crucial times.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an improved glasses case. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a multi-purpose glasses case device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a multi-purpose glasses case device that can store a plurality of glasses. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a multi-purpose glasses case device that can store a plurality of glasses and also can store a plurality of other daily items. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a multi-purpose glasses case device that can store a plurality of glasses and other daily items, wherein the device has additional functionality beyond storage.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a multi-purpose glasses case device. The device is used for securely storing and accessing personal items like eyeglasses. This device is composed of two halves connected by a hinge, wherein each half is comprised of a sidewall forming an interior space with various fasteners and storage areas. The device also incorporates a customizable decorative cap that can attach to either half and may include additional functionalities like a battery bank or a charger. The cap and both halves can be adorned with decorative elements and have attachment points for easy carrying. Additionally, the device may include a phone receiving structure that can display a phone in various positions and may include charging capabilities.
In this manner, the multi-purpose glasses case device of the present invention accomplishes all the forgoing objectives and provides an improved glasses case. More specifically, the device can store a plurality of glasses and can store a plurality of other daily items. Further, the device has additional functionality beyond storage.

SUMMARY

The following presents a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a multi-purpose glasses case device. The device is comprised of a body comprised of a first half and a second half attached via at least one hinge. Both halves are comprised of at least one side wall that preferably radially surrounds the entire first half such that the side wall forms an interior space. The interior space may be comprised of at least one fastener designed to receive/secure a pair of eyeglasses (or other personal item). In another embodiment, the interior space may be comprised of at least one interior wall. The wall forms a storage area between the wall and side wall to allow any type of item to be stored within said storage area. Either or both halves may be comprised of at least one cross member that further secures and supports a pair of glasses within the half. In one embodiment, the interior space of either or both halves are comprised of at least one fixedly attached or removably attached insert to secure a pair of glasses into/onto the insert. Either or both halves may be comprised of at least one locking mechanism that secures the halves together.
In one embodiment, the device is comprised of at least one decorative cap that can be attached over and to the outer surface of the first half (or second half in different embodiments of the device). The cap may be comprised of at least one fastener located on the bottom surface of the cap. The fastener may be any fastener type that allows the cap to attach to the outer surface. In another embodiment, the fastener is comprised of at least one reciprocating fastener that attaches to the fastener of the cap. The cap may also have any decorative design/pattern and may be made of any material. In one embodiment the decorative cap is secured on any outer and or inner of walls. The cap may be foldable/collapsible with different embodiments. The cap may also be placed over either half when the halves are separated (i.e., open) such that the cap can function as a lid for one half while the other half remains open (allowing accessibility to the glasses stored within the open half). The cap may also be comprised of (or may receive) a utility structure such as but not limited to a power battery bank, headphones/earphones, a wired or wireless cell phone charger, a nail file, a hair brush, a makeup item, a mirror, a health/vital sign monitoring device, a glucometer, or other items.
In one embodiment, the surface of the first half (or second half and/or decorative cap) and/or walls has at least one decorative shaped holes which can receive at least one insert, having corresponding decorative male member. The insert can be seated on the inner surface of the first half (or second half) and/or walls where the male decorative members will emerge outwardly while passing through the female members in order to provide at least one decorative arrangement outwardly of the first half (or second half) and/or walls. In one embodiment, an additional insert of any flexible material is placed in between the decorative shaped holes and decorative male member enabling the male member to emerge out of the holes with fully covered the soft/flexible/cloth type material/member adopting the entire and or shape close to the corresponding male member.
In one embodiment, the device is comprised of at least one phone receiving structure that receives a cell phone (or other similar device) and allows the phone to be placed/displayed in a vertical or horizontal manner. In one embodiment, the structure is positioned on the exterior of the halves. In this embodiment, the structure attaches to either or both halves via at least one hinge that allows the structure to fold when not in use. The structure may be comprised of at least one notch that receives the phone. The structure may also be comprised of at least one opening to receive a charging cable. In one embodiment, the structure is comprised of a rechargeable phone charging structure such as but not limited to a wired or wireless charger. In another embodiment, the bottom wall of either half may be comprised of at least one recessed area that receives the cell phone in a level vertical or horizontal position. In one embodiment, the structure is integrated into the locking mechanism.
Accordingly, the multi-purpose glasses case device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides an improved glasses case. More specifically, the device can store a plurality of glasses and can store a plurality of other daily items. Further, the device has additional functionality beyond storage. In this manner, the multi-purpose glasses case device overcomes the limitations of existing glasses cases known in the art.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a multi-purpose glasses case device of the present invention while open in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a multi-purpose glasses case device of the present invention while open in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 3 illustrates an exploded view of one potential embodiment of a multi-purpose glasses case device of the present invention while closed in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a multi-purpose glasses case device of the present invention while closed with an open locking member in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a multi-purpose glasses case device of the present invention while open in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a multi-purpose glasses case device of the present invention while closed with an open locking member that is supporting a cell phone in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a multi-purpose glasses case device of the present invention while open in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a multi-purpose glasses case device of the present invention while open and while supporting a cell phone in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 9 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a multi-purpose glasses case device of the present invention while closed in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 10 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a multi-purpose glasses case device of the present invention while closed in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 11 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a multi-purpose glasses case device of the present invention while closed and wherein the locking member is pulled from the body in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 12 illustrates an exploded view of one potential embodiment of a multi-purpose glasses case device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 13A illustrates a perspective view of a storage container of one potential embodiment of a multi-purpose glasses case device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

FIG. 13B illustrates a perspective view of a storage container of one potential embodiment of a multi-purpose glasses case device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an improved glasses case. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a multi-purpose glasses case device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a multi-purpose glasses case device that can store a plurality of glasses. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a multi-purpose glasses case device that can store a plurality of glasses and also can store a plurality of other daily items. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a multi-purpose glasses case device that can store a plurality of glasses and other daily items, wherein the device has additional functionality beyond storage.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a multi-purpose glasses case device that can be used for securely storing and accessing personal items like eyeglasses. The device is composed of two halves connected by a hinge, wherein each half is comprised of a sidewall forming an interior space with various fasteners and storage areas. The device also incorporates a customizable decorative cap that can attach to either half and may include additional functionalities like a battery bank or a charger. The cap and both halves can be adorned with decorative elements and have attachment points for easy carrying. Additionally, the device may include a phone receiving structure that can display a phone in various positions and may include charging capabilities.
Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a multi-purpose glasses case device 100 of the present invention while open in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The device 100 is comprised of a body 110 comprised of a first half 120 and a second half 130. The first half 120 and second half 130 are attached via at least one hinge 112 of any hinge type 112 known in the art. The body 110 may be made of any material such as but not limited to metal, gold, silver, aluminum, plastic, leather, bone, skin, wood, and or a combination of different materials. In one embodiment, the entirety or a portion of the body 110 is phosphorescent such that the device 100 glows in the dark and can be easily seen in a dark environment.
The first half 120 is comprised of at least one side wall 121. The side wall 121 preferably radially surrounds the entire first half 120 such that the side wall 121 forms an interior space 127. The interior space 127 may be comprised of at least one fastener 125. The fastener 125 is designed to receive/secure a pair of eyeglasses (or other personal item 12) and may be comprised of but is not limited to an elastic loop, a hook fastener, a loop fastener, a magnet fastener, a clip, a clamp, etc. In another embodiment, the interior space 127 may be comprised of at least one interior wall 126. The wall 126 forms a storage area between the wall 126 and side wall 121 to allow any type of item 12 to be stored within said storage area, as seen in FIG. 7 .
The second half 130 is also comprised of at least one side wall 131. The side wall 131 preferably radially surrounds the entire second half 131 such that the side wall 131 forms an interior space 137. The interior space 137 may be comprised of at least one fastener 135. The fastener 135 is designed to receive/secure a pair of eyeglasses (or other personal item 12) and may be comprised of but is not limited to an elastic loop, a hook fastener, a loop fastener, a magnet fastener, a clip, a clamp, a stopper, a support, etc. In another embodiment, the interior space 137 may be comprised of at least one interior wall 136. The wall 136 forms a placement and/or storage area between the wall 136 and side wall 131 to allow any type of item 12 to be placed and/or stored within said storage area, as seen in FIG. 5 and FIG. 8 .
Either or both halves 120,130 may be comprised of at least one cross member 190. The member 190 may be positioned in any area and/or orientation of the half 120,130. In one embodiment, the member 190 is fixedly attached within the half 120,130. In another embodiment the member 190 is removably attached within the half 120,130 with the aid of at least one fastener 138 (such as but not limited to a hook)such that it can be easily removed when not required and/or repositioned as needed within the half 120,130. In one embodiment, the member 190 is made of a rigid material. In another embodiment, the member 190 is made from a cloth, elastic, or fabric material. The member 190 further secures and supports a pair of glasses within the half 120,130.
In one embodiment the interior space 127,137 has padding only at/on selective points in order to allow the user to see inside the device 100 from the points where there is no padding.
In one embodiment, the interior space 127,137 of either or both halves 120,130 are comprised of at least one fixedly attached or removably attached insert 182. The insert 182 is preferably made of a foam material and may be comprised of at least one opening 184 and/or at least one fastener 186 (of any type such as but not limited to an elastic loop) to secure a pair of glasses into/onto the insert 182.
Either or both halves 120,130 may be comprised of at least one locking mechanism 150 that secures the halves 120,130 together. The locking mechanism 150 may be any locking/securing mechanism known in the art.
In one embodiment, the device 100 is comprised of at least one decorative cap 140, as seen in FIG. 3 . The cap 140 can be attached over and to the outer surface 122 of the first half 120 (or second half 130 in different embodiments of the device 100). The cap 140 may be comprised of at least one fastener 144 located on the bottom surface 142 of the cap 140. The fastener 144 may be any fastener type that allows the cap 140 to attach to the outer surface 122. In another embodiment, the fastener 123 is comprised of at least one reciprocating fastener 123 that attaches to the fastener 144 of the cap 140. In any embodiment, the fastener 123,144 may be any type such as but not limited to hook, loop, magnet, male, female, snap, tongue, groove adhesive, etc. The cap 140 may also have any decorative design/pattern with or without illumination with its power source and may be made of any material. In one embodiment the decorative cap 140 is secured on any outer and or inner of walls 121 and or 131.
The cap 140 may be foldable/collapsible with different embodiments. The cap 140 may also be placed over either half 120,130 when the halves 120,130 are separated (i.e., open) such that the cap 140 can function as a lid for one half 120,130 while the other half 120,130 remains open (allowing accessibility to the glasses stored within the open half 120,130). The cap 140 may also be comprised of (or may receive) a utility structure 146 such as but not limited to a power battery bank, headphones/earphones, a wired or wireless cell phone 10 charger, a nail file, a hair brush, a makeup item 12, a mirror, a health/vital sign monitoring device, a glucometer, or other item 12 s of the like that are used in daily life. Said structure 146 may be found anywhere on the device 100 in one embodiment. In one embodiment, the cap 140 may be comprised of at least one opening 148 to allow the half 120,130 and/or walls 121,131 to be visible for decorative purposes.
Either half 120,130 may be comprised of at least one attachment point 114 located anywhere on the device 100. The attachment point 114 receives at least one fastener 116 such as but not limited to a lanyard, a clip, a strap, etc. that allows the device 100 to be worn or secured on a user's person. In one embodiment as seen in FIG. 13A and FIG. 13B, the attachment points are used to receive at least one storage container 191. Both sides of container 191 has at least one elastic strap 192 having at least one hook 193 which when required is hooked with the fastener 116 to become the part of the device 100. User can at his discretion attach or detach the container 191.
In one embodiment, the surface of 122 of the first half 120 (or second half 130 and/or decorative cap 140) and/or walls 121,131 has at least one decorative shaped holes 173 (as seen in FIG. 12 ) which can receive at least one insert 171, having corresponding decorative male member 172. The insert 171 can be seated on the inner surface of 122 of the first half 120(or second half 130) and/or walls 121,131 where the male decorative members will emerge outwardly fully or partially while passing through the female members 173 in order to provide at least one decorative arrangement outwardly of the first half 120 (or second half 130) and/or walls 121,131. In one embodiment, an additional insert 175 of any flexible material is placed in between the decorative shaped holes 173 and decorative male member enabling the male member to emerge out of the holes with fully and or partially covered with the flocking and or soft/flexible material/member such as cloth 175 adopting the entire and or shape close to the corresponding male member, as seen in FIG. 9 .
In one embodiment, the device 100 is comprised of at least one phone receiving structure 160. The structure 160 receives a cell phone 10 (or other similar device) and allows the phone to be placed/displayed in a vertical or horizontal manner. In one embodiment, the structure 160 is positioned on the exterior of the halves 120,130, as seen in FIG. 2 . In this embodiment, the structure 160 attaches to either or both halves 120,130 via at least one hinge 163 that allows the structure 160 to fold when not in use. The structure 160 may be comprised of at least one notch 161 that receives the phone 10, as seen in FIG. 6 . The structure 160 may also be comprised of at least one opening 162 to receive a charging cable. In one embodiment, the structure 160 is comprised of a rechargeable phone charging structure 164 such as but not limited to a wired or wireless charger, wherein the phone 10 can be placed on the structure 164 and/or body 110, as seen in FIG. 10 . The structure 160 may be positioned anywhere on/in the device 100 in different embodiments. In another embodiment, the bottom wall 124,132 of either half 120,130 may be comprised of at least one recessed area 1240,1320 that receives the cell phone 10 in a level vertical or horizontal position. In one embodiment, the structure 160 is integrated into the locking mechanism 150, as seen in FIG. 11 and FIG. 4 . In one embodiment the structure 160 is integrated anywhere in the device 100 in a telescoping position where, it can be pulled out for use and then pushed back into the body 110 in a resting position, as seen in FIG. 11 . In another embodiment, the interior wall 126,136 acts as the structure 160, wherein the phone can be placed between the wall 126,136 and side wall 121,131.
Any area of either half 120,130 and/or the device 100 may be comprised of at least one fixedly or removably attached decorative element 180 such as but not limited to a gem. In this manner, a user can removably attach different decorative elements to match their outfit/style. In one embodiment, the decorative element is positioned on the cap 140.
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “multi-purpose glasses case device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the multi-purpose glasses case device 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, the multi-purpose glasses case device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the multi-purpose glasses case device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the multi-purpose glasses case device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the multi-purpose glasses case device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the multi-purpose glasses case device 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A multi-purpose glasses case device comprising:

a body comprised of a first half and a second half attached by a hinge, the first half having a first sidewall and a first interior space and the second half having a second side wall and a second interior space;

an attachment point positioned on the first half or the second half; and

a storage container comprised of a strap and a hook.

2. The multi-purpose glasses case device of claim 1, wherein the attachment point receives a lanyard.

3. The multi-purpose glasses case device of claim 1, comprised of a decorative cap.

4. The multi-purpose glasses case device of claim 3, wherein the decorative cap attaches to an outer surface of the first half via a fastener.

5. The multi-purpose glasses case device of claim 1, comprised of a decorative element.

6. The multi-purpose glasses case device of claim 5, wherein the decorative element removably attaches to the first half or the second half.

7. A multi-purpose glasses case device comprising:

an attachment point positioned on the first half or the second half; and

a phone receiving structure.

8. The multi-purpose glasses case device of claim 7, comprised of a decorative cap.

9. The multi-purpose glasses case device of claim 8, wherein the decorative cap attaches to an outer surface of the first half via a fastener.

10. The multi-purpose glasses case device of claim 7, comprised of a decorative element.

11. The multi-purpose glasses case device of claim 10, wherein the decorative element removably attaches to the first half or the second half.

12. The multi-purpose glasses case device of claim 7, wherein the phone receiving structure is comprised of a notch.

13. The multi-purpose glasses case device of claim 12, wherein the phone receiving structure attaches to the first half or the second half via a hinge.

14. The multi-purpose glasses case device of claim 7, comprised of a locking member that secures the first half to the second half.

15. The multi-purpose glasses case device of claim 14, wherein the locking member receives a phone in a vertical or a horizontal orientation.

16. A multi-purpose glasses case device comprising:

a body comprised of a first half and a second half attached by a hinge, the first half having a first sidewall and a first interior space comprised of an interior wall and the second half having a second side wall and a second interior space comprised of a cross member;

an attachment point positioned on the first half or the second half; and

a phone receiving structure.

17. The multi-purpose glasses case device of claim 16, comprised of a decorative cap.

18. The multi-purpose glasses case device of claim 17, wherein the decorative cap attaches to an outer surface of the first half via a fastener.

19. The multi-purpose glasses case device of claim 16, comprised of a decorative element.

20. The multi-purpose glasses case device of claim 19, wherein the decorative element removably attaches to the first half or the second half.