Alternative Cinched Eye Wear Case

Abstract

An eyewear case to hold eye wear in variations of sizes and designs by focusing on center cinching to constrict the eyewear using tightening around the bridge section of eyewear and a drawstring length to allow extra looping capabilities. The length, width and depth of the body of the case are all catered to holding small to larger more designer frames. The case is flattened when opened using the drawstring technique to allow insertion and when tightened it secures the hold and adds wave patterns which act as a buffer against direct contact of the eyewear with surfaces. The case may be comprised of materials which may be washable or wiped clean and may require interfacing or padding. The present invention being comprised of a case body, drawstring, toggle, a clasp, fasteners are placed on the open end(s) to add security and length of drawstring for extra looping.

Description

PRIORITY CLAIM[0001]This application claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 581,646, filed Nov. 3, 2017, the entire contents of which is herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]Eye wear cases are generally carried inside of items like purses and have limited ability to looping or attaching to objects and most eyewear is held in cases by other means other than a drawstring cinched in the center. The present invention offers an alternative to users to hold and carry eyewear from the size of readers to much larger without the need to change cases. Small cases for example fit the slim traditional readers and larger bulky cases for regular frames. As the non-RX and OTC industries of readers and sunglasses expand the case structure has remained in the typical categories of hard-shell clam shaped, soft shell with an open end, envelope and the flimsy bag with the string at the open end. The present invention offers alternatives to fit the slim to larger, more dramati...

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Benefits of technology

[0010]Therefore the present invention was created to overcome such deficiencies currently present in the eyewear industry for non-RX users. Not to say that RX users cannot benefit from using the case. This case is easily transportable without the use of hand carrying, without a bag to place it in and attaches easily to other objects and slips over the wrist of a person. When not in use it hangs from the object or can rest on any surface. In additionally the cost is efficient and comparable to other cross branded products which are fashionable and functional. The general population of users can easily afford one or more and the industry providers of such eyewear can easily incorporate costs to offer consumers alternative eye wear cases. With the present invention it is more likely that the user will be able to carry the case along with them throughout their busy or relaxing days which means they are less likely to leave and damage eyewear avoiding replacement cost from leaving eyewear behind and damages such as scratches.

[0011]The present invention comprises of a receiving pouch in construction having an open end for inserting eyewear, which could have both ends opened, a drawstring center mechanism, a toggle to secure the cinching, a cord with or without stretch, a key chain and or a clasp. The pouch may be constructed of leather or materials suitable to perform the cinching capability. The idea is to accommodate the smallest portable needs to the larger more designer frame needs by focusing on the ability to cinch at the center where the nose bridge of frames generally is placed with opposite sides being equal in size or different in size. The case may be flat, have a 2D or 3D appearance. The end in which the eyewear is inserted is reinforced with closures to aid in the security of the eyewear after the cinching of the center. The closures may be Velcro, snaps, opened when the ends are squeezed and released when tension is removed or the like as long as they are able to be opened to insert and closures are an option after insertion. The toggle is slid up and down. Upward toggle movement towards the key chain and or clasp opens the case to fully allow the insertion of frames. The toggle is guided down or towards the top of the case to close or cinch the mid-section in the area which matches the center or nose bridge of frames.

[0012]The cinching and release of toggle locks creates a cinching in the center which prevents the eyewear from slipping out. The holding of the eyewear inside the case prevents the loss suffered after leaving eyewear behind and prevents falls to the floor or ground. The opposite end or side of entry is completely closed, but as an alternative it could potentially have both side open and the cinching center technique would maintain the capability of holding the eyewear from the nose center point. The pouch is flattened when opened fully and more textured in appearance when the drawstring is pulled tightened. This allows a buffer to be created between the eyewear and the surface if the case were to fall to the floor or ground. The cinching in effect makes the chance of damages and scratches from falls less likely. Being inside of the case make the chances of damages from falls and scratches less likely.

Problems solved by technology

Not to say that RX users cannot benefit from using the case.

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