Prescription glasses with interchangeable lenses

Abstract

Device (1) of two corrective lenses (11) and a frame (2) having two temples (3) and a frame, said frame being formed of two annular structures (4) holding said corrective lenses (11) onto the frame (2), said device (1) further being such that it also comprises first magnetic elements integrated into the frame (2), a removable lens assembly (12, 20), and a removable retaining means (13) comprising second magnetic elements fully integrated into said removable retaining means (13), said removable retaining means (13) being adapted to magnetically and removably retain said lens assembly (12, 20) onto the frame (2) by means of the first and second complementary magnetic elements cooperating mutually. Figure for the abstract: Fig 1

Description

Title of the invention: Corrective glasses with switchable frames

[0001] The present invention relates to stylized corrective glasses devices allowing the user to change the style of glasses without changing the frame.

[0002] The present invention aims to provide a corrective eyeglass device allowing a quick and practical change of the style of corrective eyeglasses, depending on the conditions of use and occasions.

[0003] The known devices such as those in documents WO2018205750, CN203773181U and US20150168745 are only decorative festive accessories and not corrective glasses onto which decorative ornaments are adapted in a removable and very practical way.

[0004] The invention aims to provide a device capable of combining the advantages of speed, simplicity and reliability for its implementation, and this for many variations of eyeglass styles.

[0005] In view of the foregoing, the invention relates to a corrective eyeglass device comprising two corrective lenses and a frame having two temples and a frame, said frame being formed of two annular structures holding said corrective lenses on the frame and joined by a central bar of the device, said device being such that it further comprises first magnetic elements integrated into the frame, a removable fitting, and a removable retaining means comprising second magnetic elements fully integrated into said removable retaining means, said removable retaining means being adapted to magnetically retain said fitting on the frame in a removable manner thanks to the first and second complementary magnetic elements cooperating mutually.

[0006] Preferably, the removable retaining means have an annular shape.

[0007] For example, the annular shape is the same for removable retaining means and annular structures so as to be superimposed.

[0008] Advantageously, the device further comprises a solar bar joining the two annular structures and mounted on the mount between the two annular structures.

[0009] According to one embodiment, the solar bar is mounted in a retractable manner on the mount on fixings between the two annular structures.

[0010] In one embodiment, the solar bar is mounted in a retractable manner on the mount by means of fasteners which include magnetic means.

[0011] Advantageously, the solar bar is mounted in a retractable manner on the mount by means of fixings which include mechanical means.

[0012] The device may further provide that the mechanical means enabling the solar bar to be mounted in a retractable manner on the mount include a hinged system.

[0013] Preferably, the bar has beads that move in translation along said bar.

[0014] The invention also relates to a device in which the set comprises colored or smoked lenses held by removable holding means in front of the corrective lenses.

[0015] The invention will be better understood upon a detailed study of some embodiments taken by way of non-limiting examples and illustrated by the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0016] [Fig-1] represents a device according to the invention, in a first mode of Implementation, exploded view.

[0017] [Fig.2] represents the device according to a second embodiment in view of perspective.

[0018] [Fig.3] represents the device according to a third embodiment in front view.

[0019] [Fig.4] represents the device according to the third embodiment in lateral view.

[0020] [Fig. 5] represents the hinged system of the bar fixings of the first mode of realization.

[0021] Fig. 1 illustrates the device of the invention, which relates to a corrective glasses device comprising two corrective lenses 11 and a frame 2 having two arms 3 and a frame.

[0022] The branches 3 are for example mounted on lateral pivots 14 of the frame.

[0023] The frame is formed of two annular structures 4 holding said corrective lenses 11 on the frame 2 and joined by a central bar 10 of the device 1.

[0024] The two annular structures 4 form two openings 8 into which said corrective lenses 11 are inserted.

[0025] Frame 2 is for example a standard pair of glasses that the user would buy either with prescription lenses or without lenses 11 according to his needs.

[0026] The device 1 further comprises first magnetic elements integrated into the mount 2.

[0027] Device 1 further includes a removable set 12.20.

[0028] The basic glasses will therefore always be visible behind the added ornament on top.

[0029] As illustrated by [Fig.2], the set 12.20 may consist of one or more linked or unlinked elements, intended to be placed in front of the lenses 11 and on the frame 2 to dress and decorate it.

[0030] The set 12,20 can therefore consist of one or more pieces connected or not by a central bar 21.

[0031] Having separate lens-forming parts allows for the creation of asymmetrical designs.

[0032] Having the central bar 10 forming the nasal bridge and the solar bar 6 on the frame also gives it a certain solidity, making it less likely to break.

[0033] The device 1 further comprises a removable retaining means 13 comprising second magnetic elements fully integrated into said removable retaining means 13.

[0034] The removable retaining means 13 are adapted to magnetically retain said set 12,20 on the frame 2 in a removable manner thanks to the first and second complementary magnetic elements cooperating mutually.

[0035] The removable retaining means 13 are for example such that the base frame includes micro-magnets for example made of neodymium, allowing the solar bar 6 and the set to be connected separately.

[0036] The solar bars are indeed a small component which can easily be lost if it is not attached.

[0037] Small, powerful magnets are incorporated, for example, into the base mount, the fronts and the bars, which allows them all to be interchanged.

[0038] If the user wears only the basic glasses or without a sun bar, the protrusions with the magnets can be made invisible by integrating them into the design so that the product's identity becomes an additional feature.

[0039] Alternatively, there could be magnets in the nasal bridge rather than around the lenses 11.

[0040] The removable retaining means 13, when magnetic, comprise for example a magnetic metal, in particular containing iron, or a metal plate is intercalated between the acetate layers to magnetize the frame and the removable retaining means 13.

[0041] Preferably, the removable retaining means 13 have an annular shape, that is to say a shape returning on itself, such as a circle, but whose section is continuous and not necessarily circular: the shape can be that of a closed ring of more or less rounded shape and with or without edge.

[0042] The annular shape can preferably be the same for the removable retaining means 13 and the annular structures 4 so as to be superimposed, which avoids obstructing visibility.

[0043] Advantageously, a solar bar 6 is provided which joins the two annular structures 4 and which is mounted on the mount 2 between the two annular structures 4.

[0044] This bar 6 is optional, and for example absent in the second embodiment illustrated by [Fig.2].

[0045] In the first embodiment illustrated in Figures 1 and 5, there is a solar bar 6 and this is held by its two ends 5 in fasteners 8 which clamp it.

[0046] Bar 6 adds a stylistic element to the glasses and hides the sun for the user.

[0047] According to one embodiment, the solar bar 6 is retractably mounted on the mount 2 on fixings 8 between the two annular structures 4.

[0048] In one embodiment, the solar bar 6 is mounted in a retractable manner on the mount 2 by the fixings 8 which include magnetic means as in the third embodiment illustrated by Figures 3 and 4, illustrating the device 1 with and without accessories and bar 6.

[0049] Thus, advantageously, the solar bar 6 is mounted in a retractable manner on the mount 2 by means of the fixings 8 which include mechanical means, as in the first embodiment.

[0050] Device 1 may further provide that the mechanical means 8 enabling the solar bar 6 to be mounted in a retractable manner on the mount 2 include a hinge system 16,17 as illustrated by [Fig.5].

[0051] This hinged system 16,17 includes a lower hinge 16 fixed on the annular structures 4 and an upper hinge 16 rotating to clamp the bar 6 when it is inserted between the two hinges 16,17.

[0052] A clasp can thus be formed to fix the solar bar 6 to the mount in a removable manner.

[0053] Preferably, the bar 6 has beads 15 that are movable in translation along said bar 6.

[0054] These beads 15 make it possible to balance the device 1 in its weight between the left ear and the right ear of the wearer, while also being decorative.

[0055] Beads, charms or sleeves can thus be threaded onto the solar bar 6, or removed from it, and personalized designs can thus be made.

[0056] The invention also relates to a device in which the set 12,20 comprises colored or smoked lenses 11 held by removable retaining means 13 in front of the corrective lenses 8 as illustrated by Figures 1, 2 and 4.

[0057] The removable retaining means 13 then make it possible to temporarily obtain stylized lenses on a frame which only has unstylized corrective lenses 11 or no lenses, to bring a different style to the frame, or to add a blue light filtering effect or protection of the eyes against ultraviolet sun.

[0058] The device 1 may further include sleeves 7, which are for example classically silicone sleeves, and these could slide on the temples of the glasses, thus adding further personalization to the product.

[0059] The device 1 may also conventionally include plates 9 which provide stable support on the wearer's nose, which may be attached or molded onto the frame.

Claims

Demands

1. Corrective spectacle device (1) comprising two corrective lenses (11) and a frame (2) having two temples (3) and a frame, said frame being formed of two annular structures (4) holding said corrective lenses (11) on the frame (2) and joined by a central bar (10) of the device (1), said device (1) being characterized in that it further comprises first magnetic elements integrated into the frame (2), a removable fitting (12,20), and a removable retaining means (13) comprising second magnetic elements fully integrated into said removable retaining means (13), said removable retaining means (13) being adapted to magnetically and removably retain said fitting (12,20) on the frame (2) by means of the first and second complementary magnetic elements cooperating mutually.

2. Device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the removable retaining means (13) have an annular shape.

3. Device (1) according to claim 2, wherein the annular shape is the same for the removable retaining means (13) and the annular structures (4) so ​​as to be superimposable.

4. Device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a solar bar (6) joining the two annular structures (4) and mounted in a retractable manner on the mount (2) between the two annular structures (4).

5. Device (1) according to claim 4, wherein the solar bar (6) is retractably mounted on the mount (2) on fasteners (8) between the two annular structures (4).

6. Device (1) of claim 5, wherein the solar bar (6) is retractably mounted on the mount (2) by means of the fasteners (8) which include magnetic means.

7. Device (1) according to claim 5, wherein the solar bar (6) is mounted in a retractable manner on the mount (2) by means of the fasteners (8) which include mechanical means.

8. Device (1) according to claim 7, wherein the mechanical means (8) enabling the solar bar (6) to be mounted in a retractable manner on the mount (2) comprise a hinged system (16,17).

9. Device (1) according to any one of claims 4 to 8, wherein the bar (6) has beads (15) movable in translation along said bar (6).

10. Device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9 and according to claim 3, wherein the set (12,20) comprises coloured or smoked lenses (11) held by removable retaining means (13) in front of the corrective lenses (11).

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