US4290522A
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Spectacle holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-09-20
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Granted: 1981-09-22
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Expires: 1999-09-20
Abstract
Abstract A spectacle holder having a cover sheet consisting of a main section and a flap section which are foldable toward each other to hold the spectacle glasses, the flap section having notches in the opposite end portions thereof to receive base end portions of the bows of the frame. The holder is detachably attachable to a belt or a wall surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Takao Takasaki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:09
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/04; B; B60; B60R; B60R7/00; B60R7/04; B60R7/05; B60R7/08; B60R7/082; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F5/1541; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/13; Y10T24/1371
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A spectacle holder comprising: a generally rectangular flexible holder sheet having a width longer than that of a spectacle frame and consisting of a main section and a flap section interconnected by a folding line to be foldable toward each other and holding between said main and flap sections spectacle glasses with the top portion of the spectacle frame facing toward the folding line, said main and flap sections defining longitudinal edges distal to the folding line; notches formed in the opposite end portions of said flap section adjacent to the folding line to receive base end portions of bows of said spectacle frame, said opposite end portions of said flap section extending beyond said base end portions between the notches and the longitudinal edge of the flap section so that the spectacle frame is embracingly held on said flap section between the opposite notches when said bows are folded along the outer periphery of said flap section, thereby preventing the spectacles from slipping off of the holder sheet; and a cleaning cloth attached to the inner side of said holder sheet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A spectacle holder comprising: a generally rectangular flexible holder sheet having a width longer than that of a spectacle frame and consisting of a main section and a flap section interconnected by a folding line to be foldable toward each other and holding between said main and flap sections spectacle glasses with the top portion of the spectacle frame facing toward the folding line, said main and flap sections defining longitudinal edges distal to the folding line; notches formed in the opposite end portions of said flap section adjacent to the folding line to receive base end portions of bows of said spectacle frame, said opposite end portions of said flap section extending beyond said base end portions between the notches and the longitudinal edge of the flap section so that the spectacle frame is embracingly held on said flap section between the opposite notches when said bows are folded along the outer periphery of said flap section, thereby preventing the spectacles from slipping off of the holder sheet; and a cleaning cloth attached to the inner side of said holder sheet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
A spectacle holder as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a bow holding strap having one end thereof fixed to said flap section to extend centrally across the outer surface thereof to hold said bows in folded state, and said bow holding strap having the other end releasably fixed to said flap section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A spectacle holder as set forth in claim 1, wherein said holder sheet is provided with fastening elements for detachably attaching said holder to a belt or a wall surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A spectacle holder as set forth in claim 3, further comprising means for limiting the maximum angle of opening formed by said main section and said flap section.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-09-21 | 1985-03-23 | 1985-09-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-09-21 | 1989-03-23 | 1989-09-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-09-21 | 1993-03-23 | 1993-09-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |