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ADHESIVE EYEGLASS NOSE BRIDGE ADJUSTER PADS

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Adhesive Eyeglass Nose Bridge Adjuster Pads (AENBAPs) adjust the portion of
eyeglasses in
contact with the nose bridge by decreasing the allowable space for the nose to
fit. They are to be
used with eyeglasses without adjustable nose pads (ie: eyeglasses in which the
frontal eyepiece
portion is molded from one piece of plastic), and are intended for use by
persons with a small or
low nose bridge.
The wearer simply peels off the backing of the adjuster pads, and adheres them
to the inside of
the eyeglasses in contact with the wearer's nose bridge.
AENBAPs are made of soft plastic, and come in a range of fashion colors. There
is an adhesive
on the back surface. They are manufactured by filling wells in a mold having a
negative
impression of the pads with the plastic in its viscous liquid state. After
hardening, an adhesive is
spread over the surface of the mold, after which a paper similar to wax paper
is placed so it can
be removed when the adhesive properties are required. Edges of the wells are
scored with a
cutter for easy separation of the pads (with adhered wax paper), from the
mold.

Revendications

Claim:
Adhesive Eyeglass Nose Bridge Adjuster Pads (AENBAPs):
a) Adjust the area of inner part of the eyeglasses in contact with the
wearer's nose bridge.
b) Have an adhesive backing (that adheres to the inner part of the eyeglasses
in contact with the
nose bridge) which is removable with mild solvents.
c) Adjust the inner part of the eyeglasses in contact with the nose bridge
reversibly by adhering
to the eyeglass frame material, at the inner area in contact with the nose
bridge (without needing
to alter the eyepiece or any other portion of the glasses in any way).
d) Are specially shaped to fit any inner portion of the eyepiece of eyeglasses
in contact with the
nose bridge in a discrete, non obstructive manner with its oval, convex shape
smooth surface
that is not irritating to the skin.
e) Replace metal attachments made for the same purpose. (These metal
attachments
permanently render the eyeglasses.)
f) Are made to be used on eyeglasses whose eyepiece is formed from a single
piece of plastic or
other material that may be used in manufacturing.
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Description

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Description:
AENBAPs measure approximately l3mm(1) x 7mm(w) to Smm x 2.Smm(d). They are
made of
sofr plastic. The upper side is convex and the under side is flat, when seen
in cross section. The
flat side contains the adhesive. A peel-off backing similar to wax paper
covers the adhesive side.

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pisclosure:
With more varieties of eye wear on the market, it has become increasingly
diffcult to find a pair
of eyeglasses which both fit well, and satisfy esthetic tastes of the wearer.
Many young people
now choose to wear eyeglasses to portray the image of their choice. The nose
bridge in younger
people is often not as prominent, and is situated lower on the face,
especially in young children
and infants. In addition, people from different cultures are now choosing to
wear frames not
necessarily made for their face-type. (For example, people of oriental
ethnicity often have a
lower, smaller nose bridge.)
AENBAPs reversibly alter the inner part of eye glasses (where the nose bridge
fits), by discretely
decrease the space available for the nose bridge to fit, giving the appearance
that the eyeglasses
are "made for the wearer".

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