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CLI 0801 PCT 30.07.2008
Device for spectacles
This application claims the priority of DE 10 2007 036 768.8. The priority
document is incorporated by reference in its entirety into the present
disclosure.
All documents cited in the present application are incorporated by
reference in their entirety into the present disclosure.
The present invention concerns devices for spectacles which can serve
for storing and protection.
Different systems and devices for the storing of spectacles of any size
are known from the state of the art,.
DE 25 28 506 discloses a spectacle case having a fixing device. The
spectacle case is closed on one side. At the spectacle case a magnetic
fixing device is arranged in order to prevent the falling-out of the
spectacle case from the breast pocket.
DE 20 2004 002 664 U1 discloses a spectacle case having a fixing
device at the belt, which can be worn in particular on the backside of the
body. Here, it is a closable spectacle case.
EP 1 564 579 Al discloses foldable spectacles and a spectacle case for
holding the spectacles. Here, the focus is set on the spectacle case. In
the two case parts of the spectacle case which are connected by two
hinges, there are fixing devices in order to make possible the detachable
fixing of the foldable spectacles. In addition a magnifying class can exist
on one half of the case.
DE 20 2004 016 141 U1 discloses a spectacle case protecting the
spectacles only in case that spectacles and case synergize. Here, the
spectacles are stabilized and protected by insertion of the spectacle
hinges into the openings of the spectacle case.
DE 699 12 828 T2 discloses a spectacle case for small spectacles,
whereby the spectacle case is closable on both sides and at the end is
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detachably closed with a writing utensil and a torch. In this case only
small spectacles can be used. The design is similar to a pen having an
additional clip and finding place in the breast- or jacket pocket.
DE 10 2004 009 866 Al discloses a spectacle case having a lug which,
if desired, is removable. This embodiment can be designed in form of a
cup und is meant for the installation in motor vehicles or the similar.
Since 1922, US 1,411,065 already discloses a spectacle case having a
clip which is worn in the breast pocket. Also in this case, the complete
spectacles are inserted. It is the object to prevent the falling out of the
spectacles and the case. Disadvantageously, the spectacle case can
only be carried in the breast pocket of the shirt or the jacket.
Also US 3,994,391 discloses a spectacle case having a clip. Here, the
clip is movable in a swivelling manner around an axis. The spectacle
case is worn at the belt. It is not ensured to quickly put on the
spectacles.
US 2,777,489 discloses a foldable spectacle case, which has a loop on
its rear side, with which the case is closed and which, if desired, can be
fixed at a belt. In the case of flexibly designed cases, destruction of the
spectacle frame can follow to improper wearing or other potential
manipulations.
It is the object of the present invention to provide a device which does
not have the disadvantages of the state of the art, which is detachably
arranged at the body or on the clothes of the wearer and which makes
possible the quick and easy access to the glasses.
One subject of the present invention is a device for spectacles, wherein
the device consists of a single-piece or multi-piece case, a planar body
or the similar, which stores and/or holds the folded glasses.
According to the invention, the material of the devices can be made from
all metallic or non metallic materials and composite materials thereof.
Hereby, metallic materials mean besides titanium and aluminium all
ferrous and non ferrous metals as well as the noble metals such as
gold, silver and platinum. In addition, all oxide compounds of these
above mentioned compounds, such as for example spinels and others
can be used. Also carbon compounds can be used as Kevlar or other
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composite materials. Also modifications of carbon having a Mohs-
hardness of 10 can be used in form of diamonds. Other jewels can be
used as well.
Within the scope of the present invention the spectacle frames are
those, which are made of magnetic or non magnetic metallic or non
metallic materials. Additionally, all non magnetic spectacle frames can
be provided with one or more small magnets.
In one embodiment, the device is in particular a spectacle case. Here,
the device is a single-piece case for spectacles, wherein holding fixtures
are embedded in order to prevent the falling-out of the spectacles. The
spectacle case has on one side an opening and on the opposite side the
form of a loop or a drilling, so that the folded spectacles can be taken
downward from the spectacle case. The case is open on the side which
is turned away from the loop. The spectacles are inserted through this
opening into the spectacle case. The spectacle case can be designed in
an embodiment according to the invention such that only one part of the
folded spectacles is covered by the spectacle case.
According to the invention, the folded spectacles can be covered partly
or completely by the device.
In a further embodiment of the device according to the invention for
spectacles, the fixture, in particular in the spectacle case, is made from
the group of magnetic attachments, spring mechanisms, hooks, lugs or
the similar.
Preferred fixtures are those from the group of the magnetic fixtures or of
spring mechanisms.
The opening in form of a loop or drilling at the device, in particular at the
spectacle case, is meant for supporting a chain, a ribbon, a thread or
similar flexible materials, so that the spectacle case can be worn for
example around the neck. Advantageously it is hereby ensured that the
spectacles are always worn near the body of the user and thus are
protected.
In a further embodiment the device according to the invention for
spectacles is made as three-dimensional body, which also has fixtures.
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These fixtures are externally arranged und designed as a spring, a
rounded pin, a profile in u-form, a clip or the similar, into which one can
detachably hang in, clamp, insert or in another way fasten the spectacle
frame.
On its downside the body is connected in a detachable manner with the
tissue, knits or other materials of the clothes detachable by means of a
clamp, magnets, safety-pin systems, clips or the similar.
Preferred bodies are planar geometrical forms, these ensuring a large
holding surface for the spectacles. With concern to the surface, an
amount of at least 2 to 50 fixtures can be arranged on the surface, if
desired. Preference is given to at least 2 to 25 fixtures.
In a further preferred embodiment according to the invention the device
for spectacles is designed as tree-dimensional body. It can be the
matter of, for example, a rectangular body, decorated with one colour or
several colours and/or other additional applications. The body is made
partly or completely from a magnet or a magnetic material which attracts
ferrous or other magnetizable materials. The spectacle frame is either
completely made of these materials or at least at the hinge jaw and/or at
the side-piece of the spectacle frame. The weight of the spectacles is
chosen such that the spectacles, being made of a magnetic material,
are held by a permanent magnet without the spectacles being able to
fall from the permanent magnet. An arrangement which is detachably
connected with the clothes of the wearer, is on the side which is turned
away from the spectacles. This may be a clip, a safety pin fastener, a
different clamp-connection or a further magnet arranged between the
tissue of the clothes for example of the shirt pocket and the permanent
magnet which holds the spectacles. Preference is given to the magnetic
solution, because in this case no larger pressure sites or injection sites
rest in the tissues.
In a further embodiment the spectacles may be non magnetic
spectacles. In this case, according to the invention, a permanent
magnet is embedded at the jaw of the frame or arranged in another way,
so that the permanent magnet is attracted to the jaw by the magnet in
the device and thus is held.
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The magnet can be fixed at the spectacles in a detachable or non
detachable manner, for example a permanent magnet can be adhered
to the spectacles. In this embodiment the device according to the
invention can be provided for common spectacles, for example for sun-
glasses.
The side pieces of the spectacles can be made of metal, synthetics or
other materials, such as wood or horn. The side pieces may also be
manufactured by combinations of these materials.
The material of the side piece can be in itself magnetic or at least
magnetizable, in particular by magnetic metals and/or synthetics, or it
may be magnetizable by way of auxiliary agents, such as magnetic
powders.
It is possible to magnetize only parts of the side pieces or of the
spectacles. This is preferably reached by putting magnetic powder only
on certain sites and/or affixing or embedding magnetic parts, for
example in form of modish applications.
In the same way, magnetic powders can be completely or partly
admitted to the device according to the invention, which can also be
described as click-holder, and/or magnetic parts can be admitted or
embedded.
Furthermore it is possible within the scope of the invention to fix also
additional magnetic components at the spectacles instead of completely
or partly magnetized spectacles. These additional components can be
for example small magnetic parts of any desired form, which are
adhered to the spectacles, preferably to the spectacle frame, whereby
the adhesion can be reversible or irreversible. The additional
components can be designed also as covers which are drawn over the
ends of the side-pieces. Also in this embodiment the additional
components can be adhered reversibly or irreversibly to the spectacles if
desired. Furthermore, the additional components can be manufactured
in form of "clickable" parts, i.e. the magnetic part is fastened to the
spectacles by way of a flexible clamp; the clamp can be produced from
the magnetic part itself, or it is fastened to the magnetic part, preferably
adhered.
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It is possible within the scope of the present invention that the device
contains one or more magnets, and that one or more magnets are
attached to the spectacles at the respective complementary site/sites.
The magnets can be adhered to the spectacles (permanent or
removable without trace), or be attached removably at the spectacles
preferably by flexible "click-fasteners".
In a further embodiment of the present invention, the device for
spectacles is a three-dimensional body, which is designed at its front
side with fixtures, to which the spectacles are detachably connected with
the body und on its downside are connected in detachable form by way
of a clamp, magnets, safe-pin systems, clips or the similar.
One embodiment of the device according to the invention has the form
of a spectacle case. The form of the spectacle case is designed for the
halfway holding of the folded spectacle frame. The exterior case
consists of a wear-resistant material. Here all common synthetics or
composite materials from the group of synthetics, metals or ceramic
materials may be used. The exterior case has a rectangular profile-form
design. On the close side of the u-profile, a drilling is arranged at the
upper area. The drilling is meant for the insertion of a chain, a ribbon or
of similar flexible or non flexible (inelastic) materials. Wires, thin, curved
profiles can be counted to the non flexible materials. The opening of the
spectacle frame shows downward. The spectacle frame lies on a soft
material which is embedded into the exterior case. Between the exterior
case and the soft tissue material, elastic and foamed materials, if
desired containing synthetics, are arranged on the narrow sides, which
are deformable on light pressure. By insertion of the spectacle frame
into the u-profile of the exterior case, the elastic, foamed and, if desired,
synthetic-containing material is pressed together by the movement of
the spectacles and light pressure. If the spectacles are in the end
position, the elastic, and, if desired, synthetic-containing foamed
material expands back into the original position thus holding the
spectacle frame. Additionally, on at least one side of the spectacle case
at the opening is a flat spring, which can be separated from the
spectacles by the soft material, in order not to damage the spectacles. If
the spectacles have reached the end position, the glass of the
spectacles is held in the interior of the exterior case by a flat spring to
prevent falling out and in addition by the elastic, if desired synthetic-
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containing foamed material.
With preference, the spectacles are held in a folded manner, whereby
the spectacle side-pieces are abutted to the spectacle glass by the
elastic, foamed and if desired synthetic-containing material in a rigid
position, so that no shifting or other movements can occur.
A further embodiment of the device according to the invention is
designed as a spectacle case. The form of the spectacle case is
designed for the halfway insertion of the folded spectacle frame. Also
here, the exterior case consists of a wear-resistant material. The
present form of the exterior case has the shape of an open u-profile
form. In the cross-section, the exterior case is designed as c-profile. The
elastic, foamed and, if desired, synthetic-containing material is arranged
at the top and at the bottom of the small sides in order to fix the folded
spectacles. Above the elastic, foamed and, if desired, synthetic-
containing material the soft material is arranged in order to prevent the
damage or scratching of the spectacles. In this embodiment there are
no permanent magnets. In the upper area a drilling is set also in this
case. This serves for the holding of a chain, a ribbon, a thread or similar
flexible materials. In this embodiment as well the opening of the exterior
case shows downward. The spectacle frame lies on the soft material
which is embedded into the exterior case. In this variant there is
additionally a permanent magnet between the exterior case and the soft,
tissue material on the small sides under the elastic, foamed and, if
desired, synthetic-containing material. In a further modification the
permanent magnet can be embedded as well in the elastic, foamed and,
if desired, synthetic-containing material. Below the drilling there is a
further permanent magnet arranged on the level of the hinge of the
closed spectacle side-piece. In the described modification a flat spring
can, if desired, be additionally arranged on at least one side of the
opening, the flat spring being separated from the spectacles by the soft
material in order to prevent damage. If the spectacles have reached the
end position, the glasses of the spectacles are held by the flat spring in
the exterior case. After insertion of the side-pieces into the spectacle
case of the invention, they rest outside of the exterior case. It is
advantageous that this modification allows the spectacle frame to be
withdrawn completely at the folded side-pieces.
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In a further embodiment of the device of the invention the permanent
magnet is arranged below the drilling and has a length which
corresponds to the total amount of the exterior case. The spectacles are
folded. The spectacle side-pieces are abutted to the spectacle glass, but
are outside of the exterior case. The spectacle glasses are held by the
elastic, foamed and, if desired, synthetic-containing material in an
upright, rigid position and are additionally held by at least on flat spring.
In a further modification, instead of the permanent magnet(s) a nut
spring mechanism is arranged which can detachably hold the hinge or
the jaw of the spectacle side-pieces and fix it in the exterior case.
A further variant of the device of the invention is designed as spectacle
case. Hereby, the opening, which serves as a loop for a chain, a ribbon
or similar flexible or non flexible (inelastic) materials, is set at the
exterior case. In an embodiment, not described here, the opening can
also be integrated into the exterior case. In this case it is a matter of an
exterior case covering 50 to 75% of the spectacle frame. Arranged on
the front side of the rigid exterior case is a lug, which consists of a
flexible material, and which fixes the spectacle frame in the region of the
nose saddle between both spectacle glasses. The lug can be flexible
and be detachably closed with a hook and loop fastener. In a further
modification the lug can cover partly or completely the spectacle frame
in the closed position.
In a further modification a side-piece or a lid is used instead of the
flexible lug, which is designed in a swiveling manner with a hinge or
other models, in order to fasten the spectacles in the exterior case. The
spectacle frame lies on a soft material coating the exterior case. The
elastic, foamed and, if desired, synthetic-containing materials are
arranged between the exterior case and the soft, tissue material
materials which are formable on light pressure. When inserting the
spectacle frame into the u-profile of the exterior case, the elastic,
foamed and, if desired, synthetic-containing material is pressed together
by the light pressure of the movement of the spectacles. If the
spectacles are in the end position, the elastic, foamed and, if desired,
synthetic-containing material expands into the original position, thus
holding the spectacle frame.
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In a further modification, the device of the invention has the form of a
spectacle case. Thereby the loop is on the small side, so that the
exterior case is opened downward. The spectacle frame with the
abutted spectacle side-pieces is inserted into the half-open upper part.
The protection against the falling-out of the spectacles happens by
means of a lug integrated into the rear side of the exterior case, and
which is detachably connected at the upper part of the exterior case by
means of a hook and loop fastener, a press button or the similar and
which positively encloses the spectacle frame in the middle part of the
region of the nose saddle. Instead of the flexible lug, a side-piece or a
lid can be used, which is designed in a swiveling manner with a hinge or
other modifications in order to fix the spectacles in the exterior case.
The glasses of the spectacles are held as well by the elastic, foamed
and, if desired, synthetic-containing material in an upright, rigid position.
In a further variant, the spectacles can be held, in addition to the elastic
material (adsorber), at the spectacle glasses by at least one flat spring
which is arranged at the opening of the spectacle frame.
Some of the preferred embodiments (a), (b), (c), (d) of the present
invention can be described as follows:
a) A vertical, elongated device, open downwards, for the wearing of
spectacles, the opening being oval to rectangular in order to be
able to store folded spectacles.
This model can look like a cut-through spectacle case, which still
has between 10 to 90% of the original length.
The device has inwardly a holding-mechanism for spectacles,
whereby the holding-mechanism is based in particular on clips,
springs and/or magnets.
The spectacles in this device are vertically arranged so that the
glasses of the spectacles are one on top of the other.
At its upper end or on its rear side it has a holding element or
fixing element.
The holding element or the fixing element at the upper end of the
device is preferably a loop or a drilling, which can be protrudent or
embedded low lying for the support of a chain, a ribbon or a wire;
the holding element or fixing element on the rear side of the device
preferably is a safety-pin system, a hook and loop system, a
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counter system with magnets, a clip or a spring system, the latter
in particular "like a hair pin". That means that the loop or the
drilling in this case is on the short side of the device.
In another preferred embodiment instead of the one drilling or the
one loop each can have two or more drillings or loops. This
embodiment is advantageous because the device, being free -
hanging, inclines less to rotation than with a drilling or a loop.
In the inside, the device is preferably coated with a soft material in
order to protect the spectacles. Preferred variants of the coating
materials are cloth, foam, fleece.
The device covers preferably between 80 to 20% of the inserted
spectacles, in a variant between 90 to 50%, in another
modification between 10 to 50%, in a further variant between 65 to
35%.
Another variant of the device covers the whole spectacles either in
a flush manner or such that the spectacles are recessed.
In a modification it is possible that the front or the rear side reach
or surmount the complete length of the spectacles, not however
the other side. Thus, the spectacles can be protected by the
device on one side, however be exposed on the other side. This
simplifies in particular the withdrawal of the spectacles and is
advantageous, if the user appreciates quick and comfortable
withdrawal.
The device can be provided such that the spectacles can be
inserted with the spectacle glasses in direction to the front side or
that it is inserted with the spectacle glasses in direction of the rear
side or in such a manner that it doesn't matter if the spectacles
are inserted with the spectacles glasses in direction of the front or
the rear side.
Figure 1 shows the embodiment of variant a).
b) A device, such as described under point a), wherein the front side
is formed completely or partly open. Preferably it is arranged partly
open with a remaining edge which can be up to 20% of the
imaginary front side.
The edge, variable in its width, can be differing by functional
reasons, for example a little bit deeper drawn at the top than on
the sides, or it can be artificially formed, for example in wave form.
Figure 2 shows the embodiment of variant b).
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c) A horizontal, longitudinal device for wearing spectacles, which at
its top has an opening, which can be closed by a lug and/or a lid.
The lid preferably covers the whole width of the device, at least
however a width which conforms to the opening covered by the lid.
The opening has to have a width such that the spectacles can fit
through. It is possible to dispose the opening with an edge a little
bit surmounting the interior.
The lid is movably fixed with preference at the upper edge of the
rear side of the device.
In a preferred embodiment the front side of the device has only
half the size of the rear side. Thus the insertion of the spectacles
into the device is facilitated.
The lid can be fixed by any common method at the front side of
the device, preferred are press buttons, snap locks or hook and
loop fasteners.
Instead of the lid a lug can be applied such that it runs from the
upper edge of the rear side via the middle of the spectacles to the
front side. The fixing of the lug at the front side takes place in the
same manner than that of the lid. Alternatively to one lug one may
also use two lugs.
The lug(s) can be arbitrarily be modified in its width. If the lug runs
over the total width of the device, the lug conforms to a lid. It is
preferred that the lug has a width of 1 to 3 cm being attached
such, that it runs over the middle of the inserted spectacles.
The lid as well as the lug can be produced from a non flexible
material, such as metal or synthetics, or also from a flexible soft
material such as (imitation) leather.
At its upper end or on its rear side the device has a holding or a
fixing element.
The holding element or the fixing element at the upper end of the
device is preferably a loop or a drilling, which can be designed as
being protrudent or embedded low lying/recessed for the support
of a chain, a ribbon or a wire; the holding or fixing element at the
rear side of the device is preferably a safety-pin system, a hook
and loop system, a counter system with magnets, a clip or a spring
system, the latter in particular in form of a hair pin. That means
that the loop or the drilling in this case is hereby on the long side
of the device.
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In another preferred embodiment instead of the one drilling or the
one loop each can have two or more drillings or loops. This
embodiment is advantageous because the device, being free -
hanging, inclines less to rotation than having a drilling or a loop.
In the inside the device can have a holding mechanism for
spectacles, the holding mechanism being based in particular on
clips, springs and/or magnets.
In this device the spectacles are horizontally arranged so that the
spectacles glasses lie side by side.
In the inside, the device is preferably coated with a soft material in
order to protect the spectacles. Preferred variants of the coating
materials are cloth, foam, fleece.
The device covers preferably between 90 to 55% of the inserted
spectacles, in a variant between 80 to 60% with regard to the
device without lid and/or lug.
The device can be provided such that the spectacles can be
inserted with the spectacle glasses in direction to the front side or
that it is inserted with the spectacle glasses in direction of the rear
side or in such a manner that it does not matter if the spectacles
are inserted with the spectacles glasses in direction to the front or
to the rear side.
Figure 3 shows the embodiment of variant c).
d) A device as described under c), however in vertical design.
That means that the loop(s) or the drilling(s) are here on the short
side of the device. The device is open downward.
The device covers preferably between 80 to 20% of the inserted
spectacles, in a variant between 90 to 50%, in another
modification between 10 to 50%, in a further variant between 65 to
35%.
Another modification of the device covers the whole spectacles
either in a flush manner or such that the spectacles are recessed.
In a further variant it is possible that the front or the rear side
reach or surmount the complete length of the spectacles, not
however the other side. Thus, the spectacles can be protected by
the device on one side, however exposed on the other side. This
simplifies in particular the withdrawal of the glasses and is
advantageous, if the user appreciates quick and comfortable
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withdrawal.
Figure 4 shows the embodiment of variant d).
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, in all
modifications, in particular in the variants a),b),c) and/or d), the
loop or the drilling can, instead of from the front to the rear side,
run longitudinally, i.e. when viewing to the direction of the front
side of the device, from left to right through the device or its rear
side or it can be disposed at or along the upper edge of the
device, for example in form of a tube or a ring, which, if desired,
can be provided with openings. It may have a completely thorough
drilling from left to right or, in case that the device has deepenings,
elevations and/or recesses, for example because of esthetic or
practical shaping, it may even have a multiple drilling through
several or all deepenings, elevations and/or recesses. Of course
these drillings can start at the extreme left as well as at the
extreme right edges or optionally as well on one or on both sides,
shifted inward.
This device of the present invention is called a device with a
longitudinal hanging. Thus, the present invention also comprises
devices for spectacles with longitudinal suspension. Else the
device can have all characteristics mentioned in the description or
can be combined therewith.
It is possible to combine the holding or fixing elements at the
upper end with those which are arranged on the rear side of the
device thus making possible a double fixing.
With regard to these devices, "above" means the side of the
device with the loops or the drilling, "rear side" is the side directed
to the body of the wearer and "front side" the side which is turned
away from the wearer.
In case that the spectacles are completely covered by the variants
a), c) and d), they can also be worn by way of a lug which can be
wrapped for example around the wrist of the wearer. In this case,
the terms front side and rear side are not distinguishable, because
the device is worn hanging freely.
All embodiments a),b),c) and d) may of course be embellished in
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different ways.
The possibilities of designing the individual pieces of the four
variants a),b),c) and d), such as a holding device or the similar are
the same as mentioned above in this description.
Even a reduced form of the device according to the invention is
possible. The device according to the invention then has not got
any case, but consists of a structure component for the fixing of
the spectacles, preferably a magnet, and a structure component or
a structure unit for the wearing of the device. The last mentioned
component or component unit can be arranged in form of a chain,
a clip, a safety pin or the similar, whereby one variant can be
arranged as clip holder in form of a ball pen clip; this embodiment
is pinned on a bag, so that from the outside the impression of a
pen or the similar being in the bag is aroused.
The figures 1 to 4 are meant for the explanation of the objects of
the invention however without limitation thereto.
Figure 1 shows a plan view of a device according to the invention
in form of a spectacle case.
Figure 1 a shows the section A-A as side view of the plan view A-A
of the device of figure 1.
Figure 1 b shows the section B-B as cross-section of the device of
figure 1a.
Figure 2 shows the plan view of a further device according to the
invention in form of a spectacle case.
Figure 2a shows the section A-A as side view of the plan view A-A
of the embodiment of figure 2.
Figure 2b shows the section B-B as cross-section of the
embodiment of figure 2a.
Figure 3 shows a further embodiment of the embodiment
according to the invention in form of a spectacle case.
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Figure 3a shows the section A-A of the embodiment of figure 3.
Figure 4 shows a further embodiment as longitudinal view of the
device according to the invention in form of a spectacle case and
Figure 4a shows the 90 turned embodiment of figure 4 as a
longitudinal view.
Figure 1 shows a plan view of the device 1 according to the
invention in form of a spectacle case. The shape of the spectacle
case is disposed for the halfway storage of the folded spectacle
frame 3.
The exterior case 7 consists of a wear-resistant material. Hereby all
common synthetics or composite materials from the group of synthetics,
metals or ceramic materials may be used. The presently described form
of the exterior case 7 has a rectangular profile-form design. On the
close side of the u-profile, a drilling is disposed at the upper side
described as drilling 2. This is meant for the insertion of a chain, a
ribbon or of similar flexible or non flexible materials. The opening 9 of
the spectacle frame 7 shows downward. The spectacle frame 3 lies on a
soft material 8 with which the exterior case 7 is coated. Between the
exterior case 7 and the soft tissue materiai 8, elastic and foamed
materials 5, if desired containing synthetics, are arranged on the narrow
sides 10, which are deformable on light pressure. By insertion of the
spectacle frame 3 into the u-profile of the exterior case 7, the elastic,
foamed and, if desired, synthetic-containing material 5 is pressed
together by the movement of the spectacles and light pressure. If the
spectacles are in the end position, the elastic, and, if desired, synthetic-
containing foamed material 5 expands back into the original position
thus holding the spectacle frame. In addition, on at least one side at the
opening 9 is a flat spring 6, which is separated from the spectacles 3 by
the soft material 8, in order not to damage the spectacles. If the
spectacles 3 have reached the end position, the glass of the spectacles
is held in the exterior case 7 by the flat spring 6.
In Figure 1 a the section A-A is shown as side view of the longitudinal
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view A-A of the embodiment according to Figure 1. The exterior case 7
can be seen at the upper end with the drilling 2. The spectacles 3 are
shown here in the folded form. The side-pieces 11 are abutted to the
spectacle glass 4 and are held in an upright, rigid position by the elastic,
and, if desired, synthetic-containing foamed material 5.
In Figure lb the section B-B is shown as cross-section of the
embodiment according to Figure 1. Here, the elastic, and, if desired,
synthetic-containing foamed material 5 is clearly recognizable in the
upper and lower region fixing the folded spectacles 3. Above the elastic,
and, if desired, synthetic-containing foamed material 5, the soft material
8 is arranged in order to prevent the damage or scratching of the
spectacles 3.
Figure 2 shows a plan view of a further embodiment of the device
according to the invention designed as spectacle case. The form of the
spectacle case is designed for the halfway storage of the folded
spectacle frame 3. The exterior case 7 consists of a wear-resistant
material. All common synthetics or composite materials from the group
of synthetics, metals or ceramic materials may be used. The present
form of the exterior case 7 is a design of an open u-profile form. On the
close side of the u-profile, a drilling 2 is disposed at the upper region
described. This serves for the holding of a chain, a ribbon, a metal wire
or similar flexible or non flexible materials. The opening 9 of the exterior
case 7 shows downward. The spectacle frame 3 lies on the soft material
8 with which the exterior case 7 is coated. In this variant there is
additionally a permanent magnet 12 between the exterior case 7 and
the soft, tissue material 8 on the small sides 10 under the elastic,
foamed and, if desired, synthetic-containing material. In a further
modification the permanent magnet can be embedded as well in the
elastic, foamed and, if desired, synthetic-containing material 5. Below
the drilling 2 there is a further permanent magnet 12 arranged on the
level of the hinge of the closed spectacle side-piece. In this described
modification a flat spring 6 is, if desired, additionally placed on at least
one side of the opening 9 and separated from the spectacles 3 by the
soft material 8 to prevent the damage of the spectacles. If the
spectacles 3 have reached the end position, the glass of the spectacles
is held by the flat spring 6 in the exterior case 7. The spectacle side-
pieces are situated outside of the exterior case 7 after the insertion into
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the exterior case 7 according to the invention. It is advantageous that
this modification allows the spectacle frame 3 to be withdrawn
completely at the folded side-pieces.
Figure 2a shows the section A-A as side view of the plan view as
embodiment of Figure 2. Recognizable is the exterior case 7 with the
drilling 2 at the upper end. The permanent magnet 12 is disposed below
the drilling 2 and has a length which corresponds to the total height of
the exterior case 7. The spectacles 3 are shown here in its folded
shape. The side-pieces 11 are abutted to the spectacle glass 4, but are
outside from the exterior case 7. The spectacle glasses are held in an
upright, rigid position by the elastic, and, if desired, synthetic-containing
foamed material 5.
In Figure 2b section B-B is shown as cross-section of the embodiment
according to Figure 2a. Here the exterior case is designed as a c-profile
in the cross-section. At the narrow sides above and below, the elastic
and, if desired, synthetic-containing foamed material 5 is arranged in
order to fix the spectacles 3. Above the elastic, and, if desired,
synthetic-containing foamed material 5 the soft material 8 is arranged in
order to prevent the damage or scratching of the spectacles 3. In this
embodiment, there are not permanent magnets 12.
Figure 3 shows a further embodiment of the device according to the
invention in the shape of a spectacle case. Here, the opening 2 which
serves as loop for a chain, a ribbon or for similar flexible or non flexible
materials, is set at the exterior case 7. In a modification, not described
here, the opening may also be integrated in the exterior case 7.Hereby it
is an exterior case 7, which covers 75% of the spectacle frame 3. On
the front side of the rigid exterior case 7 a lug 13 is arranged which
consists of a flexible material and which fixes the spectacle frame in the
region of the nose saddle between both spectacle glasses. The lug can
be shaped in a flexible manner and be closed detachably by means of a
hook and loop fastener.
Figure 3a shows the section A-A as side view of Figure 3. In this
embodiment the exterior case 7 is recognizable with the loop 2 in the
upper rear region of the exterior case 7. The spectacles 3 are shown in
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the folded shape. The side-pieces 11 are abutted to the spectacle glass
4 and are held in an upright rigid position by the elastic, and, if desired,
synthetic-containing foamed material 5. Through the lug 13 the front and
rear side of the exterior case are moved towards each other, thus
ensuring an additional fixing of the spectacles.
Figure 4 shows in a longitudinal view a further embodiment of the device
1 in the form of a spectacle case. The loop 2 is here on the small side,
so that the exterior case 7 is opened downward. The spectacle frame 3
with the abutted spectacle side-pieces 11, is pushed into the half-open
upper part. The protection against the falling-out of the spectacles is
carried out with a lug (13) integrated at the backside of the exterior
case, and which is detachably connected at the upper part of the
exterior case by means of a hook and loop fastener, a press button or
the similar and which positively encloses the spectacle frame in the
middle part of the nose saddle region.
Figure 4a shows the 90 turned embodiment as longitudinal view
according to Figure 4. The spectacles 3 are shown in the folded form.
The side-pieces 11 are abutted to the spectacle glass 4 and are held in
an upright rigid position by the elastic, and, if desired, synthetic-
containing foamed material 5.
A further object of the present invention is the use of the device
according to the invention for the storage of spectacles.
List of reference
1. Device as spectacle case
2. Opening as loop or drilling
3. Spectacle frame
4. Spectacle glass
5. Elastic material
6. Flat spring
7. Exterior case
8. Soft material
9. Opening
10. Narrow sides
11. Side-pieces
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12. Permanent magnets
13. Lug/lid
The elastic and soft material can be the same or different, or there may
be two layers of the same material, shown in the drawings separated
from each other only for illustrative reasons.
The opening as a loop or a drilling (2) can also run longitudinally through
the body or the rear side instead of from the front side to the rear side,
i.e. over the long side of the device ( that means not along or through
(10)).
In Figure lb or Figure 2b this opening would run as drilling for example
through the side drawn on the left side, in Figure 3 parallel to the upper
edge and the alignment of the spectacles and in Figure 4 parallel to the
upper edge but crossways to the alignment of the spectacles through
the device. For reasons of clarity this is not shown in the drawings.
