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Coupling device with breakaway and methods of using the same

a technology of coupling device and breakaway, which is applied in the direction of fastening means, instruments, spectacles/goggles, etc., can solve the problems of not being able or able to tolerate contact lenses

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-02-25
TEDESCHI NANCY
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And although contact lenses are an option for some people, there are those who cannot or will not tolerate contact lenses for a variety of reasons.
Eyeglass frames come in a wide variety of styles, but are typically not replaced more frequently than annually, for example, due to expense as well as other factors, such as the time needed and often difficult decision in picking out new frames.

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[0023]FIGS. 1-5 depict a coupling device 10, comprising: an elongated body 14 having first and second sections 12, 13. A first surface 50 of each section 12,13 has an opening 30, 25 therein. The opening 30 in the first surface 50 of the first section 12 has been adapted to receive a screw 70 and the opening 25 in the first surface 50 of the second section 13 has been adapted to receive an ornamental fastener 80. The coupling device 10, comprises a breakaway tab 37 releasably coupled to the elongated body 14 and a breakaway 35, therebetween, wherein the breakaway 35 is not between the breakaway tab 37 and an end A of the first section 12 of the elongated body 14.

[0024]FIG. 1 depicts a top plan view of the coupling device 10. In one embodiment, a length L1, between ends A and B of the elongated body 14 may be from about 0.225 in. to about 0.275 in. The openings 30 and 25 extend completely through both the first surface 50 and the surface facing away from the first surface 50.

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Abstract

A coupling device with a breakaway tab and methods of using the same for operably coupling an ornament to a side arm of an apparatus having ornamentation. The coupling device comprises an elongated body having openings at each end. One opening has been adapted to receive a screw of a side arm, the other to receive an ornamental fastener. A breakaway tab or non-threaded portion of the elongated stem is provided to manipulate the screw and coupling device so the coupling device may be inserted between a head of the screw and an inside surface of the side arm. After engaging the side arm by the screw, the breakaway tab or non-threaded portion of the elongated stem of the screw may be broken off at a breakaway and discarded.

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[0001]The present patent application is a continuation-in-part claiming priority from non-provisional application with Ser. No. 12 / 196,227 (filed Aug. 21, 2008 and titled “Coupling Device With Breakaway and Methods of Using the Same”).FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002]The present invention relates generally to fasteners. More specifically, the invention relates to coupling devices and their uses in joints.BACKGROUND [0003]Eyeglasses are a necessary part of everyday attire for some people, including full-time or part-time eyeglass wearers. And although contact lenses are an option for some people, there are those who cannot or will not tolerate contact lenses for a variety of reasons. In addition, some people do not mind or actually like to wear eyeglasses, i.e., particularly with attractive and stylish eyeglass frames. Eyeglass frames come in a wide variety of styles, but are typically not replaced more frequently than annually, for example, due to expense as well as other factors, such ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G02C11/02
CPCG02C11/02F16B31/00
Inventor TEDESCHI, NANCY
Owner TEDESCHI NANCY