Interchangeable glasses system
View Patent ↗An interchangeable glasses system. The interchangeable glasses system includes a frame and one or more lenses attached to the frame. The interchangeable glasses system also includes a temple configured to hold the frame in place relative the user's ears. The interchangeable glasses system further includes an attachment configured to releasably secure the temple relative to the frame.
1. An interchangeable glasses system, the interchangeable glasses system comprising:
a frame;
one or more lenses attached to the frame;
a temple configured to hold the frame in place relative the user's ears, wherein the temple includes an inner surface, the inner surface configured to be proximate to the user's head; and
an attachment configured to releasably secure the temple relative to the frame, wherein the attachment includes:
a groove, wherein the groove is on the interior surface of the temple;
a protrusion, wherein the protrusion includes:
a first portion configured to be received by the groove; and
a second portion external from the groove, wherein the second portion includes a bearing configured to allow the protrusion to rotate; and
a jacket, wherein the jacket:
covers at least a portion of the groove;
allows movement of the first portion of the protrusion within the groove; and
prevents the first portion of the protrusion from exiting the groove.
2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more lenses are tinted.
3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more lenses are transparent.
4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the temple includes a curved portion configured to be placed behind the user's ears.
5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the temple is between 120 mm and 150 mm in length.
6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the jacket allows linear movement of the protrusion within the groove.
7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the groove is on the interior surface of the temple.
8. The system of claim 6 , wherein the jacket permits lateral movement of the groove.
9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the jacket prevents movement of the protrusion perpendicular to the groove.
10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the protrusion includes a body, wherein the body is:
small enough to fit within the groove where the jacket does not cover the groove; and
large enough that it cannot exit the groove where the jacket covers the groove.
11. The system of claim 1 , wherein the jacket includes a channel.
12. The system of claim 11 , wherein the channel allows a portion of the protrusion to pass through the jacket.
13. The system of claim 1 , wherein the bearing includes a shaft rotating within a hole.
14. The system of claim 1 , wherein the bearing allows rotation of the protrusion relative to the temple.
15. An interchangeable glasses system, the interchangeable glasses system comprising:
a frame;
one or more nose pads attached to the frame;
one or more lenses attached to the frame;
a temple configured to hold the frame in place relative the user's ears, wherein the temple includes an inner surface, the inner surface configured to be proximate to the user's head; and
an attachment configured to releasably secure the temple relative to the frame, wherein the attachment includes:
a groove, wherein the groove:
is entirely on the interior surface of the temple; and
is parallel to the major axis of the temple;
a protrusion, wherein the protrusion includes:
a first portion configured to be received by the groove, wherein the first portion is
perpendicular to the major axis of the temple; and
a second portion external from the groove, wherein the second portion includes a bearing configured to allow the protrusion to rotate;
a jacket, wherein the jacket:
covers at least a portion of the groove;
allows linear movement of the first portion of the protrusion within the groove; and
prevents the first portion of the protrusion from exiting the groove; and
a channel through the jacket, wherein the channel allows the protrusion to pass through the jacket.
16. The system of claim 15 further comprising a magnetic attachment.
17. The system of claim 16 , wherein the magnetic attachment includes a first magnet attached to the temple and a second magnet attached to the frame.
18. The system of claim 15 , wherein the protrusion includes a projection, wherein the projection:
includes a portion that is aligned perpendicular to a main body of the protrusion; and
is configured to:
mate with an indentation within the groove; and
align the temple relative to the frame.
19. The system of claim 1 , wherein the bearing includes a hinge.
20. An interchangeable glasses system, the interchangeable glasses system comprising:
a frame;
one or more lenses attached to the frame;
a temple configured to hold the frame in place relative the user's ears; and
an attachment configured to releasably secure the temple relative to the frame, wherein the attachment includes:
a groove;
a protrusion, wherein the protrusion includes:
a first portion configured to be received by the groove; and
a second portion external from the groove, wherein the second portion includes a bearing configured to allow the protrusion to rotate; and
a jacket, wherein the jacket:
covers at least a portion of the groove;
allows movement of the first portion of the protrusion within the groove; and
prevents the first portion of the protrusion from exiting the groove.