IP Library Granted Patent US 7,229,171
Granted Patent B2
US 7,229,171 · App. 11/196,032 · Granted Jun 12, 2007

Removable eyeglasses clasp

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Patent No.
US 7,229,171
App. No.
11/196,032
Granted
Jun 12, 2007
Kind
B2
Abstract

The present invention is directed to a removable magnetic clasp for eyeglasses. The eyeglasses have a right temple bar and a left temple bar pivotally attached to an eyeglasses frame body. The magnetic clasp comprises: a first connector and a second connector; a first magnet being positioned on the first connector and a second magnet being positioned on the second connector. A channel extends through a portion of each connector and the channel is configured to so as to allow a temple bar to slide through the channel. The removable magnetic clasp, when attached to eyeglasses, allows for the first and second magnets to remain in attractive magnetic communication when the temple bars are closed but separated by clothing material, the attractive magnetic communication imparting a gripping force on the clothing material sufficient enough to substantially prevent relative movement between the temple bars and the clothing material.

Claims (56)

1. A removable magnetic clasp for eyeglasses, the eyeglasses having a right temple bar and a left temple bar pivotally attached to an eyeglasses frame body, the magnetic clasp comprising:

a first connector and a second connector;

a first magnet being positioned on the first connector and a second magnet being positioned on the second connector;

a channel extending through a portion of each connector, the channel being configured to so as to allow a temple bar to slide through the channel;

wherein the removable magnetic clasp when attached to eyeglasses allows for the first and second magnets to remain in attractive magnetic communication when the temple bars are closed but separated by clothing material, the attractive magnetic communication imparting a gripping force on the clothing material sufficient enough to substantially prevent relative movement between the temple bars and the clothing material.

2. The removable clasp of claim 1 , wherein the magnets are attached to the connectors by attachment means, said attachment means comprising injection molding.

3. The removable clasp of claim 1 , wherein the magnets are attached to the connectors by attachment means, said attachment means comprising grooves in the connectors.

4. The removable clasp of claim 1 , wherein the magnets are attached to the connectors by attachment means, said attachment means comprising an adhesive.

5. The removable clasp of claim 1 , wherein the magnets are attached to the connectors by attachment means, said attachment means comprising shrink-wrap tubing.

6. The removable clasp of claim 1 , wherein the magnets are attached to the connectors by attachment means, said attachment means comprising hinged clips.

7. The removable clasp of claim 1 , wherein the magnets are attached to the connectors by attachment means, said attachment means comprising metal clamps.

8. The removable clasp of claim 1 , wherein the magnets are attached to the connectors by attachment means, said attachment means comprising threaded hardware.

9. The removable clasp of claim 1 , wherein the connectors are formed from a deformable material.

10. The removable clasp of claim 1 , wherein the shape of the magnets is circular.

11. The removable clasp of claim 1 , wherein the shape of the magnets is square.

12. The removable clasp of claim 1 , wherein the shape of the magnets is rectangular.

13. The removable clasp of claim 1 , wherein the shape of the magnets is cylindrical.

14. The removable clap of claim 1 , further comprising:

an eyeglass necklace having a first necklace magnet attached to a first end and a second necklace magnet attached to a second end;

wherein the first necklace magnet attaches to the first magnet on the first connector by attractive magnetic communication and the second necklace magnet attaches to the second magnet on the second connector by attractive magnetic communication.

15. The removable clasp of claim 14 , wherein the necklace is formed from metal.

16. The removable clasp of claim 14 , wherein the necklace is formed from plastic.

17. The removable clasp of claim 14 , wherein the necklace is formed from neoprene.

18. A removable magnetic clasp for eyeglasses, the eyeglasses having a right temple bar and a left temple bar pivotally attached to an eyeglasses frame body, the magnetic clasp comprising:

a first connector and a second connector;

a first magnet being positioned on the first connector and a second magnet being positioned on the second connector;

a channel extending through a portion of each connector, the channel being configured to so as to allow a temple bar to slide through the channel;

an eyeglass necklace having a first necklace magnet attached to a first end and a second necklace magnet attached to a second end, wherein the first necklace magnet attaches to the first magnet on the first connector by attractive magnetic communication and the second necklace magnet attaches to the second magnet on the second connector by attractive magnetic communication;

wherein the removable magnetic clasp when attached to eyeglasses allows for the first and second magnets to remain in attractive magnetic communication when the temple bars are closed but separated by clothing material, the attractive magnetic communication imparting a gripping force on the clothing material sufficient enough to substantially prevent relative movement between the temple bars and the clothing material.

19. The removable clasp of claim 18 , wherein the magnets are attached to the connectors by attachment means, said attachment means comprising grooves in the connectors.

20. The removable clasp of claim 18 , wherein the magnets are attached to the connectors by attachment means, said attachment means comprising hinged clips.

21. The removable clasp of claim 18 , wherein the connectors are formed from a deformable material.

22. The removable clasp of claim 18 , wherein the shape of the magnets is circular.

23. The removable clasp of claim 18 , wherein the shape of the magnets is cylindrical.

24. The removable clasp of claim 18 , wherein the first and second necklace magnets are attached to the first and second necklace ends by adhesive.

25. A removable magnetic clasp eyeglasses kit, the kit comprising:

a first connector and a second connector, a first magnet being positioned on the first connector and a second magnet being positioned on the second connector, and a channel extending through a portion of each connector, the channel being configured to so as to allow a temple bar to slide through the channel;

wherein the removable magnetic clasp when attached to eyeglasses allows for the first and second magnets to remain in attractive magnetic communication when temple bars of the eyeglasses are closed but separated by clothing material, the attractive magnetic communication imparting a gripping force on the clothing material sufficient enough to substantially prevent relative movement between the temple bars and the clothing material.

26. The kit of claim 25 , wherein the magnets are attached to the connectors by attachment means, said attachment means comprising an adhesive.

27. The kit of claim 25 , wherein the magnets are attached to the connectors by attachment means, said attachment means comprising hinged clips.

28. The kit of claim 25 wherein the connectors are formed from a deformable material.

29. The kit of claim 25 , wherein the shape of the magnets is circular.

30. The kit of claim 25 , wherein the shape of the magnets is cylindrical.

31. The kit of claim 25 , further including an eyeglass necklace having a first necklace magnet attached to a first end and a second necklace magnet attached to a second end; wherein the first necklace magnet attaches to the first magnet on the first connector by attractive magnetic communication and the second necklace magnet attaches to the second magnet on the second connector by attractive magnetic communication.

32. The kit of claim 31 , wherein the necklace is formed from plastic.

33. The kit of claim 31 , wherein the necklace is formed from rubber.

34. The kit of claim 31 , wherein the first and second necklace magnets are attached to the first and second necklace ends by adhesive.

35. The kit of claim 31 , wherein the first and second necklace magnets are attached to the first and second necklace ends by injection molding.

36. A removable magnetic clasp eyeglasses kit, the kit comprising:

a first connector and a second connector, a first magnet being positioned on the first connector and a second magnet being positioned on the second connector, and a channel extending through a portion of each connector, the channel being configured to so as to allow a temple bar to slide through the channel;

an eyeglass necklace having a first necklace magnet attached to a first end and a second necklace magnet attached to a second end; wherein the first necklace magnet attaches to the first magnet on the first connector by attractive magnetic communication and the second necklace magnet attaches to the second magnet on the second connector by attractive magnetic communication;

wherein the removable magnetic clasp when attached to eyeglasses allows for the first and second magnets to remain in attractive magnetic communication when temple bars of the eyeglasses are closed but separated by clothing material, the attractive magnetic communication imparting a gripping force on the clothing material sufficient enough to substantially prevent relative movement between the temple bars and the clothing material.

37. The kit of claim 36 , wherein the magnets are attached to the connectors by attachment means, said attachment means comprising injection molding.

38. The kit of claim 36 , wherein the connectors are formed from a deformable material.

39. The kit of claim 36 , wherein the shape of the magnets is circular.

40. The kit of claim 36 , wherein the shape of the magnets is cylindrical.

Assignments (6)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 15, 2015
From: JAFFE ENTERPRISES, L.P.
To: GRIPPIR TECH LLC
Reel/Frame 036795/0499 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 15, 2015
From: GRIPPIR TECH LLC
To: JAFFE ENTERPRISES, L.P.
Reel/Frame 036795/0558 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 21, 2015
From: GRIPPING EYEWEAR, INC.
To: JAFFE ENTERPRISES, L.P.
Reel/Frame 036140/0680 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE NATURE OF CONVEYANCE PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 017145 FRAME 0346. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE LIEN. Recorded Aug 14, 2007
From: GRIPPING EYEWARE, INC.
To: JAFFE ENTERPRISES, L.P.
Reel/Frame 019690/0214 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 10, 2007
From: GRIPPING EYEWARE, INC.
To: JAFFE ENTERPRISES, L.P.
Reel/Frame 019140/0556 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 22, 2005
From: DIETZ, DAN L.
To: GRIPPING EYEWEAR, INC.
Reel/Frame 017051/0315 →