Troy Mitchell

US Patent:

6478145, Nov 12, 2002

Filed:

Dec 15, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/738527

Inventors:

Troy E. Mitchell - Santa Monica CA

Assignee:

Suncepts, Inc. - Santa Monica CA

International Classification:

A45C 1104

US Classification:

206 5, 351123, 351156

Abstract:

A double rolled stretch fabric protective member is detachably attached to a pair of connection members at each end to form an eyeglasses retainer and case combination with detachable straps. The connection members comprise tubular straps which may receive the stems of eyeglasses therein and held in place on the stems by elastic bands within the ends of the straps. The assembly is then worn around the head or neck as a retainer preventing the eyeglasses from sliding forward or falling off in sports and such. When the eyeglasses are not worn they can be folded and placed within the cavity formed by unrolling the double roll of the case.

US Patent:

51022168, Apr 7, 1992

Filed:

Mar 5, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/488304

Inventors:

Troy E. Mitchell - Santa Monica CA

International Classification:

G02C 514

US Classification:

351156

Abstract:

A stretch fabric is double rolled and then sewn to tubular straps at each end to form an eyeglasses retainer, case combination. The tubular straps are attached to the stems of eyeglasses and are held in place on the stems by elastic bands within the ends of the straps. The assembly is then worn around the head or neck as a retainer preventing the eyeglasses from sliding forward or falling off in sports and such. When the eyeglasses are not worn they can be folded and placed within the cavity formed by unrolling the double roll of the case.