Glasses frame with nose pads

Abstract

A spectacle frame with nose pads comprises a frame adapted to receive a pair of lenses, each frame portion adapted to receive a respective lens being provided with a seat adapted to receive a nose pad.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to eyeglass frames with nose pads. More particularly, the present invention relates to eyeglass frames with nose pads that are substantially hidden behind the frame. Background Art

[0002] As is known, eyeglass frames are provided with nose pads that allow the frame to rest on the nose of the user. The shape of the nose pads varies and they are very important for a comfortable fit of the frame.

[0003] In fact, it often happens that nose pads that are too hard cause discomfort to the user and, after wearing the frame for a while, the user feels the need to remove the frame from his or her face.

[0004] Furthermore, the nose pads are also an important element of the frame's appearance. In fact, the nose pads are elements that protrude from the back of the frame (i.e., toward the user's face), but are still visible from the front, so the appearance of the nose pads is a very important factor in the frame's ability to attract users when purchasing.

[0005] Additionally, the nose pads may be made of different materials, more or less soft or more or less hard, but in both cases, the presence of the nose pads paired with the frame makes the frame aesthetically far less "slim" than if the nose pads were not present.

[0006] However, it is obvious that nose pads must be present in order to be able to place the frame on the user's nose, so solutions have been sought that would provide comfort to the user while making the nose pads more aesthetically pleasing. Summary of the invention

[0007] An object of the present invention is to provide an eyeglass frame with nose pads, wherein the nose pads can be substantially hidden within the body of the frame.

[0008] Within this aim, it is an object of the present invention to provide an eyeglass frame wherein the nose pads have a space-occupying dimension that is substantially invisible relative to the rest of the frame.

[0009] Another object of the present invention is to provide an eyeglass frame wherein the nose pads are very comfortable for the user and thus do not form hard contact points on the user's nose.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to provide a spectacle frame with nose pads which is highly reliable, easy to implement and low in cost.

[0011] This object and these and other objects which will become more apparent hereinafter are achieved by a spectacle frame with nose pads, comprising a frame adapted to receive a pair of lenses, characterised in that each frame portion adapted to receive a respective lens is provided with a seat adapted to receive a nose pad. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Other features and advantages of the invention will become more apparent from the description of a preferred but not exclusive embodiment of a spectacle frame according to the invention, which is illustrated by way of non-limiting example in the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0013] Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of a nose pad pair according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view from the rear of a frame and associated pair of nose pads according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 3 is a partially exploded perspective view from the rear of the frame according to the first embodiment of the present invention, with the nose pads installed and the cover of the nose pads removed;

[0016] Figure 4 is a partial perspective view from the rear of a frame with a nose pad installed according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 5 is a front view of a frame according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 6 yes Figures 1 to 5 perspective view of the frame with the nose pads removed;

[0019] Figure 7 is an exploded perspective view of a frame according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 8 is a perspective view of a frame according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Fig. 9 is a front view of a frame according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Fig.10 is a bottom view of a frame according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Fig.11 The frame according to the present invention is along Fig. 9 A cross-sectional view taken along the XI-XI plane. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] With reference to the accompanying drawings, an eyeglass frame according to the invention, generally indicated by reference numeral 1, comprises a frame characterised in that, at each frame portion adapted to receive a lens, and in particular at a frame zone facing an zone for holding an opposing lens, there is a seat 2 in the form of a recess or, more generally, in the form of a reduction in the profile of the frame 1, for example to receive a nose pad 3, which is conveniently shaped and has its own distal portion ("distal" meaning the end of the nose pad farthest from the user's eyes) so as to complement the seat 2 of the frame 1.

[0025] The nose pad 3 thus extends upwards from the seat 2 and the only engagement area of ​​the nose pad 3 is constituted by the distal portion 10 of the nose pad.

[0026] More specifically, as shown in the figure, the shape of the seat 2 is, for example, like a droplet, and its depth gradually decreases from bottom to top, that is, the depth of the portion of the seat 2 farthest from the bridge member 4 of the frame 1 is greater than the depth of the portion of the seat 2 closest to the bridge member 4 of the frame 1.

[0027] Conveniently, the nose pads 3 (that means the nose pads 3 of each of the two frame parts accommodating the respective lenses) are made of a metallic material and are therefore elastically yielding and flexible.

[0028] The nose pad 3 is conveniently welded to the seat 2 defined above and therefore extends from below to above, ie from the part of the frame farthest from the bridge 4 of the frame 1 towards the bridge 4 .

[0029] The welding of the nose pad is completed by welding the distal portion of the nose pad adapted to be received in the seat 2 .

[0030] The nose pad 3 can also be connected to the seat 2 by adhesive bonding or the like.

[0031] Conveniently, the nose pad 3 is substantially rod-shaped.

[0032] The seat 2 of the nose pad 3 is shaped so that the nose pad can be substantially hidden behind the curved portion of the frame portion 1 that accommodates the corresponding lens, especially when the frame is worn and the nose pad is curved to contact the user's nose.

[0033] In fact, the nose pad 3 is not only joined to the seat 2 by welding (or the like), but it is also conveniently bent to a curvature substantially similar to that of the frame 1, so that the nose pad 3 is substantially hidden by overlapping the frame portion accommodating the corresponding lens.

[0034] On the one hand, it is possible to have very flexible nose pads 3 that are made of a metal material and therefore have inherent elasticity, and on the other hand, it is possible to have nose pads 3 that are essentially completely hidden behind the frame 1, so that when the user puts the glasses on his or her nose, an onlooker sees that the frame 1 essentially "floats" on the user's nose because the nose pads 3 disappear behind the frame when the frame is viewed from the front.

[0035] This not only provides the user with exceptional wearing comfort, but also gives the frame an attractive appearance, making it look as if there were no nose pads at all.

[0036] Conveniently, the nose pads 3 may be covered by a cover 5 of plastic or rubber, which makes the nose pads more comfortable when placed on the nose of a user.

[0037] exist Figures 7 to 11 In the second embodiment shown, the receiving (coupling) seat of the nose pad 3 , indicated by reference numeral 12 , is constituted by a frame portion that is thinner than the remainder 13 of the frame 1 .

[0038] In this embodiment, the nose pad 3 has a distal portion 3a adapted to be connected to the frame, which is arranged in such a way as to surround the frame portion 12 of reduced thickness and to be at least partially closed around it in order to then be welded to the frame.

[0039] In this case, the frame is made of metal, as is the nose pad, so the weld is metal-to-metal.

[0040] In practice, it has been found that the spectacle frame according to the invention fully achieves the set aims and objects, since it makes it possible to have a pair of nose pads that are on the one hand very comfortable and, on the other hand, are substantially hidden behind the thickness of the spectacle frame itself.

[0041] The eyeglass frame thus conceived is susceptible of numerous modifications and variations, all of which are within the scope of the appended claims.

[0042] Moreover, all the details may be replaced by other technically equivalent elements.

[0043] In practice, the materials used, as well as the contingent shapes and dimensions, may be any according to requirements and the state of the art.

[0044] The disclosures in Italian Patent Application No. 102022000012086 from which this application claims priority are incorporated herein by reference.

[0045] In case the technical features mentioned in any claim are followed by reference numerals and / or symbols, the sole purpose of these reference numerals and / or symbols being included is to increase the intelligibility of the claims and therefore these reference numerals and / or symbols do not have any limiting effect on the interpretation of each element identified by these reference numerals and / or symbols in an exemplary manner.

Claims

1. A frame (1) for spectacles with nose pads (3), comprising a frame (1) suitable for accommodating a pair of lenses, characterized in that: Each frame portion adapted to receive a corresponding lens is provided with a seat (2; 12) adapted to receive a nose pad (3).

2. The frame according to claim 1, characterized in that The seat (2) is suitable for accommodating the distal portion (10) of the nose pad (3) so that the distal portion (10) is flush with the frame portion surrounding the seat (2).

3. The frame according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The seat (2) of the frame has a thickness that decreases from the bottom upwards, ie towards the bridge (4) of the frame.

4. The frame according to claim 1, characterized in that The seat (12) consists of a frame portion that is thinner than the rest of the frame (13).

5. The frame according to claim 4, characterized in that The distal end portion (3a) of the nose pad (3) adapted to be coupled to the frame is arranged in such a way as to surround the frame portion (12) of reduced thickness and to be closed at least partially around the frame portion of reduced thickness in order to be subsequently welded.

6. Frame according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that The nose pad is made of an inherently elastic metal material.

7. Frame according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that The distal portion (10) of the nose pad (3) is adapted to be received in the seat (2) of the frame, and the shape of the distal portion is complementary to that of the seat (2).

8. Frame according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that The nose pad (3) has a rod-like curved shape which substantially reproduces the curvature of the frame portion accommodating the lenses.

9. Frame according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that The distal portion (10) of the nose pad (3) adapted to be received in the seat (2) is welded in the seat (2) of the frame.

10. Frame according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that The frame comprises a cover (5) made of plastic material or rubber, which is suitable for being mounted on the nose pad (3) to improve the comfort of the user.

11. Frame according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that When the frame is viewed from the front, the nose pads (3) coupled in the respective seats (2) of the frame are substantially hidden behind the thickness of the frame.

12. Frame according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that The nose pad (3) extends from bottom to top, that is, towards the bridge (4) of the frame.

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