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US 6,974,213 · App. 10/856,605 · Granted Dec 13, 2005

Monoblock assembly for eyewear

Assignee: E'lite Optiks, Inc.
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 6,974,213
App. No.
10/856,605
Granted
Dec 13, 2005
Kind
B1
Abstract

The present invention relates to eyewear, and in particular, for a single block assembly having multiple slots and reliefs in substantial alignment for accommodation of a flange for lens attachment, a flange for arm attachment, a magnet location, and an accessory slot. The accessory slot can accommodate attachment of a variety of accessories, including a pivotal auxiliary lens assembly, a stationary auxiliary lens assembly, or a tether cord. The single block design provides a reduced profile which allows the frame to accommodate wider lenses for improved peripheral visibility and improved appearance.

Claims (15)

1. A monoblock extension for an eyewear assembly comprising:

a contoured relief for receiving a flange;

a vertical slot located in generally rearward alignment with the relief; and,

a horizontal slot located in general rearward alignment of the vertical slot, the horizontal slot receivable of a pivot flange of an arm.

2. The monoblock extension of claim 1 , further comprising:

a magnet located between the contoured relief and the vertical slot.

3. A primary lens assembly comprising:

a primary frame for securing a pair of lenses in relationship to each other; the primary frame comprising;

a pair of opposite upper portions having a flange attached at their ends,

a pair of lower portions having a monoblock extension attached at their ends, the monoblock extensions comprising;

a contoured relief for receiving the flange of the upper portion;

a vertical slot located in generally rearward alignment with the relief; and,

a horizontal slot located in general rearward alignment of the vertical slot, the horizontal slot receivable of a pivot flange of an arm.

4. The primary lens assembly of claim 3 , further comprising:

a magnet located generally between the contoured relief and the vertical slot.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 16, 2010
From: MARK A. WEISBART, BANKRUPTCY TRUSTEE FOR E'LITE EYEWEAR HOLDINGS, INC.
To: ASPEX EYEWEAR, INC.
Reel/Frame 024838/0172 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 28, 2004
From: SMITH, GREG
To: E'LITE OPTIKS, INC.
Reel/Frame 015410/0062 →