Integrated eyewear holder for apparel
The integrable eyewear holder addresses the issue of insecure eyewear storage by using low-stretch, low-friction fabric layers to form a tube-like structure that securely holds eyewear temples on garments, ensuring ease of access and preventing loss or damage.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- VORZANI LLC
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-23
AI Technical Summary
Existing eyewear storage solutions lack convenience and security, often resulting in accidental loss or damage when not in use.
An integrable eyewear holder comprising two layers of fabric with low stretch and low friction properties, forming a tube-like structure with a top opening and bottom opening, designed to securely hold eyewear temples, and attachable to various parts of a garment via adhesive backing, hook and loop fasteners, or snaps.
Provides a secure and convenient storage solution for eyewear, preventing accidental loss and damage during daily activities.
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Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 741,218 (docket number V-002-US-Prov1), filed Jan. 2, 2025, entitled “Integrated Eyewear Holder For Apparel” , the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND
[0002] Many individuals own multiple pairs of eyewear, such as reading glasses and sunglasses, which they frequently need to switch between throughout the day. When not in use, these eyewear items often lack a convenient and secure place for temporary storage. Commonly, people resort to sliding the temple of their eyewear into the neck opening of their shirt. However, this method is unreliable, as the glasses can easily fall out when the wearer leans over or moves, potentially damaging expensive prescription eyewear or sunglasses.
[0003] Traditional storage solutions do not adequately address the need for ease of access and security, resulting in a persistent problem for eyewear users.SUMMARY
[0004] An integrable eyewear holder for apparel provides, in the embodiments shown, a secure and convenient storage solution for eyeglasses and sunglasses.
[0005] According to a first aspect of the disclosure, an integrable eyewear holder for apparel includes a first layer of material and a second layer of material. The second layer of material is affixed to the first layer at lateral portions thereof. The second layer has a length that is less than the length of the first layer such that an upper portion of the first layer is exposed, the exposed upper portion of the first layer forms a landing that is adapted for receiving a tip of an eyewear temple.
[0006] The first layer and the second layer form a bottom opening and a top opening, thereby forming a passage between the first layer and the second layer upon insertion of an eyewear temple. At least one of the layers—that is, at least one of the first layer and the second layer—stretches no more than 20 percent, preferably no more than 10 percent, in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the eyewear holder. The eyewear holder is configured to be attachable to a garment, thereby providing storage for the eyewear. The second layer preferably defines a length and affixed regions of the second layer preferably extend substantially the entire length of the second layer.
[0007] According a second aspect of the present disclosure, an integrable eyewear holder for apparel comprises: a first layer of fabric having a low coefficient of friction and low or no stretch properties; a second layer of fabric having a low coefficient of friction and low or no stretch properties, the second layer being coupled to the first layer to form a tube-like structure with a top opening and a bottom opening, wherein the tube-like structure is configured to receive and securely hold a temple of eyewear; affixed regions along the length of the second layer on both sides, joining the first and second layers, wherein the affixed regions are formed by ultrasonic welding, sewing, or gluing; and an adhesive backing on the first layer, allowing the holder to be applied to any garment or surface via pressure or ironing. The integrable eyewear holder is attachable to various parts of a garment, including the shoulder, lapel, or leg of a pant, jogger, or shorts, providing a secure and convenient storage solution for eyewear.
[0008] According a third aspect of the disclosure, an integrable eyewear holder for apparel may comprise: a first layer of fabric having a low coefficient of friction and low or no stretch properties, the first layer having a length L1 of at least 3.25 inches and no more than 5.75 inches and a width W1 of at least 0.75 inches and no more than 1.5 inches; and a second layer of fabric having a length L2 of at least 2.375 inches and no more than no more than 4.875 inches and a width W2 of at least 0.75 inches and no more than 1.5 inches, the second layer being coupled to the first layer later lateral sides thereof. The first layer and the second layer are coupled together at lateral regions thereof to define affixed regions that are spaced apart by a width W3 of at least 0.375 inches and no more than 0.625 inches. The first layer and the second layer are configured to receive and retain a temple of eyewear and to facilitate insertion of a temple of eyewear therebetween; and the integrable eyewear holder is attachable to a part of a garment, including the shoulder, lapel, or leg of a pant, jogger, or shorts.
[0009] Preferably, the first layer length is at least 4.0 inches and less than 5.0 inches, the first layer width W1 is at least 0.875 inches and no more than 1.25 inches, the second layer length is at least 3.125 inches and no more than 4.125 inches, the second layer width W2 is at least 0.875 inches and no more than 1.25 inches, and the width W3 is at least 0.4375 inches and no more than 0.5625 inches. More preferably, The first layer length L1 is approximately 4.5 inches, the first layer width W1 is approximately 1.0 inches, the second layer length L2 is approximately 3.625 inches, the second layer width W2 is approximately 1.0 inches, and the width W3 is approximately 0.5 inches.
[0010] The underside of the first layer may be configured to be facing (and in some embodiments, in direct contact) with the garment. The landing on the exposed topside provides a target for insertion of the temple, thereby protecting the garment from damage. The eyewear holder may be configured to be attachable, to a (i) a leg of a pant, jogger, or shorts, and (ii) a shoulder or lapel of an upper body garment.
[0011] The first and second layers of fabric may be made from a woven material, may be formed of the same material, may be formed from mutually different materials, may include sublayers, and / or be formed of other materials or in other configurations.
[0012] The integrable eyewear holder may removably attachable to a garment, such as by comprising a removable attachment feature comprising at least one of a hook and loop fastener and snaps, thereby enabling the integrable eyewear holder to be detached and reattached to the garment.
[0013] The integrable eyewear holder may comprise an adhesive backing on the first layer, allowing the holder to be applied to any garment or surface via pressure or ironing. The adhesive backing may be heat-activated, allowing the holder to be permanently affixed to the garment by ironing.
[0014] Preferably, at least one of the layers is formed of a material having a coefficient of static friction with an eyewear earpiece formed of acetate, plastics, metals, or natural woods of no more than 0.20, preferably no more than 0.10. The first and second layers of fabric may be made from a woven material, a synthetic material, and / or other material. The affixed regions are formed by ultrasonic welding, sewing, gluing, or like methods. The eyewear holder may include a logo, embellishments, and / or surface indicia on the second layer, such as on an outboard face of the second layer.
[0015] The first and second layers of fabric may be made from a woven material and / or made from a synthetic material with a low coefficient of friction relative to a temple earpiece formed of acetate, plastics, metals, or natural woods. The affixed regions may be formed by ultrasonic welding, gluing, sewing, or like means.
[0016] A combination integrable eyewear holder and garment, comprising the integrable eyewear holder described herein and the garment.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0017] FIG. 1A is a plan view of a first layer of an integrated eyewear holder.
[0018] FIG. 1B is a plan view of a second layer of the integrated eyewear holder.
[0019] FIG. 1C is a plan view of the second layer placed on top of the first layer, with affixed regions shown in relief, and illustrating a funnel for ease of insertion of a temple of eyewear. FIG. 1C illustrates an embodiment of a holder before affixing the holder to a garment.
[0020] FIG. 1D is a plan view of the integrated eyewear holder showing stitching in the affixed region, such as may attach the holder to a garment, with the garment omitted for clarity.
[0021] FIG. 1E is a plan view of the eyewear holder of FIG. 1D, including surface indicia on an outwardly-facing surface of the second layer, with the garment omitted for clarity.
[0022] FIG. 2A is a side view of the eyewear holder of FIG. 1E, showing the eyewear partially inserted therein.
[0023] FIG. 2B is a side view of the eyewear holder of FIG. 1E, showing the eyewear fully inserted and retained therein.
[0024] FIG. 2C is a front view of the eyewear holder of FIG. 2B.
[0025] FIG. 3A is a schematic cross-sectional view of the integrated eyewear holder temporarily or removably attached to a garment by hook and loop fastener means.
[0026] FIG. 3B is a schematic cross-sectional view of the integrated eyewear holder temporarily or removably attached to a garment by snaps.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS
[0027] FIGS. 1A through 1E provide a view of an integrable eyewear holder for apparel, including details that illustrate its construction and functionality. The holder (300) consists of two primary layers of materials: the first layer, labeled as (100) and illustrated in FIG. 1A, and the second layer, labeled as (200) and illustrated in FIG. 1B. Both layers (100) and (200) preferably are formed of a woven fabric with low-stretch and a low coefficient of friction, as explained more fully below, or another material that provides similar functional attributes, which facilitates the smooth insertion and removal of the eyewear temple and durability for repeated usage, washing, and drying, as described more fully below.
[0028] First layer (100) in the embodiment of the figures is an inboard layer that is adapted for contact with a garment, and the second layer (200) is an outboard or outward-facing layer. The first layer (100) is elongated and preferably has a curved, convex top portion. The second layer (200) is elongated and preferably includes a curved, concave portion or lip (210).
[0029] The first layer (100) and the second layer (200) are coupled to form the integrated holder, labeled as (300) and illustrated in FIG. 1C. The first layer's height or length L1 of the first layer is preferably at least 3.25 inches and no more than 5.75 inches, and more preferably at least 4.0 inches and less than 5.0 inches. In the embodiment of the figures, the length L1 of the first layer (100) is approximately 4.5 inches in length. The width W1 of the first layer (100) is preferably at least 0.75 inches and no more than 1.5 inches, and more preferably at least 0.875 inches and no more than 1.25 inches. The width W1 in the embodiment of the figures is approximately 1.0 inches.
[0030] The height or length L2 of the second layer (200) preferably is at least 2.375 inches and no more than 4.875 inches, and more preferably at least 3.125 inches and no more than 4.125 inches. In the embodiment of the figures, length L2 of second layer (200) is approximately 3.625 inches. The width W2 of the second layer (200) may have the exact dimensions as those as W1 above—that is, preferably at least 0.75 inches and no more than 1.5 inches, more preferably at least 0.875 inches and no more than 1.25 inches, and in the embodiment of the figures approximately 1.0 inches. Width W2 might also be larger than width W1 to accommodate the deformation of the holder upon insertion of an eyeglass temple, as described more fully below. For example, width W2 may be between 0.01 inches and 0.03125 inches greater than W1 and preferably between 0.015 inches and 0.020 inches greater than W1.
[0031] Affixed regions, labeled as (320), are the areas where the first and second layers (100, 200) are joined together, preferably permanently joined together. Affixed regions (320) can be joined together using various well-known methods, including (for non-limiting example) ultrasonic welding, sewing, and / or gluing. As illustrated in FIG. 1C, affixed regions are formed at the periphery of opposing sides (that is, left and right sides) of the first layer (100) and the second layer (200), preferably via ultrasonic welding (illustrated in FIG. 1C in relief). Preferably, affixed regions (320) extend continuously along the entire length or extent of the first and second layers (100, 200).
[0032] The region that is laterally between affixed regions (320) is not joined together, thereby creating, or enabling the creation of, a longitudinal sleeve or passage (310). In the embodiment of the figures, the second layer (200) in its at-rest position (that is, no eyewear temples inserted in sleeve (310)) lays on top of (that is, is in contact with) first layer (100). Other configurations, such as a portion of the upper layer (200) being spaced apart from the lower layer (100) to thereby form a gap in the holder's at-rest position, are contemplated. The choice of materials and specific dimensions of the holder (500) may be chosen together for ease of insertion and removal of the eyewear and retention, as will be understood by persons familiar with the relevant technology in view of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, passage (310) forms a tube-like structure.
[0033] Alternatively to ultrasonic welding, the first layer (100) and the second layer (200) may be joined together by tacking—that is, one or more sewn stitches or tacks (not shown in the figures) such that the first layer and the second layer are not continuously joined together. The tacks may be temporary, such that they are removed before or while permanently affixing the holder (300) to a garment, or the tacks may remain after the holder is affixed to the garment.
[0034] An upper region of the holder (300) defines a funnel (340) at the opening of passage (310). Funnel (340) includes a landing (330) and the lip (210). Landing (330) is formed by an uppermost portion of the first layer (100) that is exposed (that is, not covered by the second layer (200)). Landing (330) forms a target for the tip of eyewear while a user inserts the eyewear into the holder, and provides protection for the underlying garment from wear, damage, and the like.
[0035] Opposing affixed regions are spaced apart by a dimension W3, which preferably is a uniform dimension throughout the holder (300). Thus, passage width W3 in the embodiment of the figures is the width W1 of the first layer (100) minus twice the affixed region width, which preferably is chosen according to parameters relating to the materials and method of affixing layers (100) and (200) together. Preferably, passage width W3 is at least 0.375 inches and no more than 0.625 inches, and more preferably at least 0.4375 inches and no more than 0.5625 inches. In the embodiment of the figures, passage width W3 is approximately 0.5 inches.
[0036] Referring to FIG. 1C, the assembled holder assembly (300) is configured to be attached to various parts of a garment, such as the shoulder of a shirt, jacket or like garment; a lapel of a tank top, sports bra or like garment; and / or leg of pants, jogger, shorts or like garment.
[0037] FIG. 1D illustrates the holder (400) with parallel double stitching on opposing lateral sides, preferably through affixed regions (320). The garment to which holder (400) is attached by the stitching is omitted for clarity. Permanently attaching the holder (400) to the garment, such as garment (700), may be achieved by various conventional methods, such as by gluing. The term “gluing” used herein broadly encompasses employing adhesives, solvents, and / or like means. Ultrasonic welding may be employed if the garment or substrate is suitable for ultrasonic welding. FIG. 1E illustrates the holder (400), which includes surface indicia, such as a logo, company name, and / or the like, on an outboard surface thereof.
[0038] FIGS. 3A and 3B schematically illustrate two means for temporary or removable attachment of holder (300) to a garment (700). Hook and loop fastener (520) illustrated in FIG. 3A, has a first portion affixed to the garment (700) and a second portion affixed to the holder (500). Either the first portion or the second portion may be the loop portion of the hook-and-loop fastener, and the other one of the first and second portions may be the corresponding hook portion of the fastener. FIG. 3A illustrates the hook and loop interface by a dashed line.
[0039] Holder (500) may also be removably affixed to garment (700) by snaps as illustrated schematically in FIG. 3B. Snaps (530) illustrated in FIG. 3B are spaced apart longitudinally to removably affix the holder (500) to the garment (700). Any removable attachment means may be employed, by itself or in combination with other removable attachment means. Thus, holder (500) may be attached to a garment, detached, and then re-attached.
[0040] Holder (500) may also be affixed to the garment (700) by an adhesive backing on the underside of first layer (100). The adhesive backing may be any conventional type, such as (but not limited to) a pressure sensitive or heat-activated adhesive that may be activated by ironing.
[0041] FIGS. 2A through 2C illustrate the integrated eyewear holder (500) in use, demonstrating holder (500) securely holding eyewear when attached to a garment. The eyewear, labeled as (600), is shown in three views to illustrate how eyewear (600) interacts with the holder. FIG. 2A illustrates eyewear (600) partially inserted into the holder (500). FIGS. 2B and 2C illustrate eyewear (600) fully inserted into the holder (500) in its storage or at-rest position.
[0042] Conventional eyewear often includes a front frame front that holds a pair of lenses and a temple, labeled as (620), extending rearward from the front frame. Temples (620) are also employed with frameless eyewear. The term “eyewear” is used herein to broadly encompass all types having a temple, such as prescription glass, readers, sunglasses (whether prescription or only tinted), shooting glasses, protective eyewear, and the like.
[0043] Each temple (620) includes an arm or body (630) and an earpiece (640). A hinge attaches the temple body to the front frame. The temple earpiece (640) extends from a rearward or distal end of the temple body (630), defining an oblique angle between the longitudinal axes of the body (630) and earpiece (640). Earpiece (640) terminates in a temple tip (650) at a distal end thereof.
[0044] In use, a user may grasp eyewear (600), such as by temple (620) or the front frame and direct temple tip (650) toward landing (330). In this regard, landing (330) may function as a target for the temple tip (650). Temple tip (650) may be guided into passage (310) by funnel (340).
[0045] Upon temple tip (650) passing lip (210) of the second layer (200) and thereby entering into the passage (310), layer (100) and / or layer (200) may deform to permit temple earpiece (640) to move through passage (310). In the orientation of FIG. 2A, holder (500) deforms primarily in the plane illustrated in FIG. 1C, as eyewear (600) is configured such that the front frames are oriented perpendicular to the plane defined by the holder. FIGS. 2B and 2C illustrate the temple (620) in the same orientation as FIG. 2A, and with the front frames rotated 90 degrees from the orientation illustrated in FIG. 2A.
[0046] Preferably, the width W3 of passage (310) is greater than the largest dimension of the temple earpiece (640) such that the material(s) of layers (100) and (200) are not required to stretch. It is not required that width W3 be greater than the maximum dimension of the temple (620), taking into account the angled relationship between the temple body (630) and the temple earpiece (640).
[0047] The inventors have determined that the holder's dimensions (that is, L1, L2, W1, W2, and W3) work together in many circumstances to promote the holder's functions. In this regard, The inventors have determined that the holder (that is, L1, L2, W1, and dimensions in many circumstances accommodate the majority of eyewear temples available on the market and that enough of the temple length is captured to hold the eyewear in place securely.
[0048] FIGS. 2A through 2 illustrate the functionality of the holder (500) in securely accommodating the eyewear temple (620). Integrated eyewear holder (500) may include logos, embellishments, and / or surface indicia that may be present on the top layer or second layer (200) of the holder (500). The angled relationship between the eyewear temple earpiece (640) and temple body (630), such as the earpiece extending at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis of the holder (500) and / or such that the earpiece (640) extends out from the bottom opening (350) of sleeve / passage (310), enhances retention of the eyewear (600) within holder (500) even while the user is physically active.
[0049] FIGS. 2A through 2C also illustrate the holder (500) integrating into a T-shirt's shoulder area, providing a secure and convenient storage solution for eyewear (600). The holder (500) is not limited to use with a T-shirt, as holder (500) can be attached to various garments and / or various parts of a garment, such as (without limitation) the shoulder, lapel, or leg of a pant, jogger, or shorts, enabling the eyewear to be accessible and secure during various activities.
[0050] Preferably each layer (100) and (200) is formed of a material that has a combination of low-stretch properties, low coefficient of friction (relative to the materials of common earpiece materials, especially at the tip), and high elastic recovery, as well as having the capability for being ultrasonically welded together. For example, each layer (100) and (200) may be formed of a synthetic material, such as woven nylon having no more than 2% spandex, and more preferably, no more than 1% spandex. Other fabrics, such as polyester, rayon, and like manmade materials (without limitation), alone or in combination, may be used. Natural fabrics and / or materials, such as (without limitation) may be used. Thus, layer (100) and / or layer (200) preferably are formed of a “low-stretch” material. Many materials, such as the woven nylon described above, also have a low coefficient of friction with conventional eyewear materials. In embodiments in which a low-stretch and low-friction material is employed for forming layers (100) and (200), eyewear is least likely to move smoothly and through the holder (500) without catching.
[0051] In this regard, the layers may be formed of a material that elongates in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the holder (500), no more than 20 percent, and preferably no more than 10 percent, measured by conventional means, such as the procedures set out in ASTM D4964.
[0052] The materials of layers (100) and (200) preferably also have a low coefficient of friction relative to the most common materials of the temple earpiece (640). In this regard, eyewear temples are often formed of acetate, plastics, metals, or natural woods, which are commercially available and well-known. Preferably, the term “low-friction material” as used herein refers to a coefficient of static friction between the material of the layers (100) and / or (200) and an eyewear temple made of acetate, plastics, metals, or wood of no more than 0.20 and more preferably less than 0.10.
[0053] In use, to illustrate the function of the eyewear holder, holder (500) is in place on a person's garments, such as illustrated in FIGS. 2A through 2C. A user, especially the person wearing the garment, may grasp eyewear, such as eyewear (600), such that the temple is controlled by the user's hand. With the temple tip (650) aimed at the landing (330), the temple tip (650) contacts the landing (330) and is guided by the funnel structure into the top opening (350). In embodiments in which second layer (200) lies flat on the first layer (100), temple tip (650) forces the layers apart. In embodiments in which there is a gap between the layers, the temple tip (650) enters into passage (310).
[0054] As the temple (620) moves downward into the holder by action of the user, in many embodiments, the holder (500) will flex or deform to enable the temple to pass through passage (310), as shown somewhat in FIG. 2A. In this regard, the minimum dimension for most temples will be greater than the width W3 of the passage (310). The temple minimum dimension is the least distance between the lowermost portion of the temple (at or near the tip (650)) and a portion of the temple body (630) that is located at top opening (350) when the lowermost portion of the temple is located at the bottom opening (350), measured in an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal dimension of the holder (500). In this regard, the temple minimum dimension is the largest dimension that the holder (500) can receive without deformation.
[0055] Upon eyewear (600) being fully inserted into the holder (500), the length W2 and height W3 of the passage work with the temple minimum dimension described above to hold conventionally sized temples securely in the holder (500) even while the user is engaged in athletic activity.
[0056] The eyewear holder and related methods are described with respect to particular examples, and their structure and function. The present invention is not intended to be limited to the examples disclosed in the text and figures in any way. Rather, it is intended that the words of the claims define the scope of the invention.
Claims
1. An integrable eyewear holder for apparel, comprising:a first layer of material, anda second layer of material affixed to the first layer at lateral portions thereof, the second layer having a length that is less than the length of the first layer such that an upper portion of the first layer is exposed, the exposed upper portion of the first layer forming a landing that is adapted for receiving a tip of an eyewear temple;the first layer and the second layer forming a bottom opening and a top opening, thereby forming a passage between the first layer and the second layer upon insertion of an eyewear temple;at least one of the layers stretches no more than 20 percent in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the eyewear holder;wherein the eyewear holder is configured to be attachable to a garment, thereby providing storage for the eyewear.
2. The integrable eyewear holder of claim 1 wherein at least one of the layers stretches no more than 10 percent in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the eyewear holder.
3. The integrable eyewear holder of claim 2 wherein at least one of the layers is formed of a material having a coefficient of static friction with an eyewear earpiece formed of acetate, plastics, metals, or natural woods of no more than 0.20.
4. The integrable eyewear holder of claim 3 wherein at least one of the layers is formed of a material having a coefficient of static friction with an eyewear earpiece formed of acetate, plastics, metals, or natural woods of no more than 0.10.
5. The integrable eyewear holder of claim 1 wherein the second layer defines a length and affixed regions of the second layer extend substantially the entire length of the second layer.
6. The integrable eyewear holder of claim 1 wherein affixed regions are formed by at least one of ultrasonic welding, sewing, and gluing.
7. The integrable eyewear holder of claim 1, wherein the landing provides a target for insertion of the temple, thereby protecting the garment from damage.
8. The integrable eyewear holder of claim 1, wherein the integrable eyewear holder is attachable, to a (i) a leg of a pant, jogger, or shorts, and (ii) a shoulder or lapel of an upper body garment.
9. The integrable eyewear holder of claim 1, wherein the first and second layers of fabric are made from a woven material.
10. The integrable eyewear holder of claim 1, wherein the integrable eyewear holder is removably attachable to a garment.
11. The integrable eyewear holder of claim 1 further comprising a removable attachment feature comprising at least one of a hook and loop fastener and snaps, thereby enabling the integrable eyewear holder to be detached and reattached to the garment.
12. The integrable eyewear holder of claim 1, further comprising an adhesive backing on the first layer, allowing the holder to be applied to any garment or surface via pressure or ironing.
13. The integrable eyewear holder of claim 12, wherein the adhesive backing is heat-activated, allowing the holder to be permanently affixed to the garment by ironing.
14. An integrable eyewear holder for apparel, comprising:a first layer of fabric having a low coefficient of friction and low or no stretch properties;a second layer of fabric having a low coefficient of friction and low or no stretch properties, the second layer being coupled to the first layer to form a tube-like structure with a top opening and a bottom opening, wherein the tube-like structure is configured to receive and securely hold a temple of eyewear;affixed regions along the length of the second layer on both sides, joining the first and second layers, wherein the affixed regions are formed by ultrasonic welding, sewing, or gluing; andan adhesive backing on the first layer, allowing the holder to be applied to any garment or surface via pressure or ironing;wherein the integrable eyewear holder is attachable to various parts of a garment, including a shoulder, lapel, or leg of a pant, jogger, or shorts, providing a secure and convenient storage solution for eyewear.
15. The integrable eyewear holder of claim 14, wherein the first and second layers of fabric are made from a synthetic material with a low coefficient of friction.
16. The integrable eyewear holder of claim 14, further comprising removable attachment means, including hook and loop or snaps, to allow the holder to be detached and reattached to the garment.
17. The integrable eyewear holder of claim 14, wherein the adhesive backing is heat-activated, allowing the holder to be permanently affixed to the garment by ironing.
18. An integrable eyewear holder for apparel, comprising:a first layer of fabric having a low coefficient of friction and low or no stretch properties, the first layer having a length L1 of at least 3.25 inches and no more than 5.75 inches and a width W1 of at least 0.75 inches and no more than 1.5 inches; anda second layer of fabric having a length L2 of at least 2.375 inches and no more than no more than 4.875 inches and a width W2 of at least 0.75 inches and no more than 1.5 inches, ;the first layer and the second layer being coupled together at lateral regions thereof to define affixed regions that are spaced apart by a width W3 of at least 0.375 inches and no more than 0.625 inches;wherein the first layer and the second layer are configured to receive and retain a temple of eyewear and to facilitate insertion of a temple of eyewear therebetween; andwherein the integrable eyewear holder is attachable to a part of a garment, including a shoulder, lapel, or leg of a pant, jogger, or shorts.
19. The integrable eyewear holder of claim 18, wherein the first layer length is at least 4.0 inches and less than 5.0 inches, the first layer width W1 is at least 0.875 inches and no more than 1.25 inches, the second layer length is at least 3.125 inches and no more than 4.125 inches, the second layer width W2 is at least 0.875 inches and no more than 1.25 inches, and the width W3 is at least 0.4375 inches and no more than 0.5625 inches.
20. The integrable eyewear holder of claim 18, wherein the first layer length L1 is approximately 4.5 inches, the first layer width W1 is approximately 1.0 inches, the second layer length L2 is approximately 3.625 inches, the second layer width W2 is approximately 1.0 inches, and the width W3 is approximately 0.5 inches.