Combination logo pin holder and eyeglasses holder

Abstract

A combination logo pin holder and eyeglasses holder has a generally elliptical body portion that has a plurality of outwardly extending projections upon its perimeter. The projections have downwardly extending portions, and the body portion has an elongated slot in its middle with fastener openings at either end of the slot. A base portion extends outwardly from the bottom of the body portion and has elongated grooves therein. An eyeglass frame member is then inserted within the grooves so the hinge of an eyeglass frame rests upon the base portion at the body portion.

Description

I FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to eyeglass holders, particularly eyeglass holders intended to be attached to a user's outer garments.

II BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention fulfills a need to securely retain a pair of eyeglasses, sunglasses, or the like to the outer garments of a user. Placing glasses in an outside pocket may result in loss or damage to the glasses, and in the absence of a pocket (such as when the user is wearing a ski jacket), there is no place to secure glasses in the event the user removes them from his or her face. The present invention is intended to be used in conjunction with a logo pin featuring one of various designs, employing the pin to affix the eyeglass holder to the user's garment. As a further advantage, a set of flexible fingers integral to the eyeglass holder press against the temple piece of the glasses, preventing them from falling out of the holder.

U.S. Pat. Des. 152,254 discloses a holder for eyeglasses. This invention differs from the present invention in that it is designed to be mounted to a vertical surface such as a wall, filing cabinet, auto dashboard, or the like. There are no provisions that allow it to be affixed to a garment, nor does it allow for holding a logo pin or the like.

U.S. Pat. Des. 173,295 discloses a holder for a pair of spectacles. This invention differs from the present invention in that it is designed to be mounted to a vertical surface such as a wall, filing cabinet, auto dashboard, or the like. There are no provisions that allow it to be affixed to a garment, nor does it allow for holding a logo pin or the like.

U.S. Pat. No. 851,327 discloses an eyeglass holder. This invention is designed to be pinned to a user's outer garment, and hold the glasses horizontally by means of a spring clip. The vertical pendulous position of the present invention is the preferred method to avoid damage, and allows for easier removal of the eyeglasses. Further, this invention does not allow for holding a logo pin or the like.

U.S. Pat. No. 2,997,270 discloses racks for spectacles. This invention differs from the present invention in that it is designed to be mounted to a vertical surface such as a wall, filing cabinet, or the like. There are no provisions that allow it to be affixed to a garment, nor does it allow for holding a logo pin or the like.

U.S. Pat. No. 3,259,348 discloses an eyeglass holder. This invention differs from the present invention in that it is designed to be mounted to a vertical surface such as a wall, filing cabinet, or the like. There are no provisions that allow it to be affixed to a garment, nor does it allow for holding a logo pin or the like.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,239,167 discloses a wall-mounted eyeglass holder. This invention differs from the present invention in that it is designed to be mounted to a vertical surface such as a wall, filing cabinet, auto dashboard, or the like. There are no provisions that allow it to be affixed to a garment, nor does it allow for holding a logo pin or the like.

U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,452,354, 4,702,451, and 5,046,696 disclose eyeglass holders. These inventions differ from the present invention in that they are designed to be mounted to a vertical surface such as a wall, filing cabinet, or the like. There are no provisions that allow them to be affixed to a garment, nor do they allow for holding a logo pin or the like.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,695,026 discloses a holder for eyeglasses. This invention differs from the present invention in that it is designed to be mounted to a vertical surface such as a wall, filing cabinet, auto dashboard, or the like. There are no provisions that allow it to be affixed to a garment, nor does it allow for holding a logo pin or the like.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,894,887 discloses an eyeglass retainer. This invention is designed to be clipped onto a user's pocket or belt. There is no way to use this invention on a garment that does not possess a pocket or other means to insert its integral clip. Further, this invention depends upon the weight of the glasses to hold them in place. The present invention does not have means to positively retain the glasses, nor does it allow for holding a logo pin or the like.

III SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A. Summary

The combination logo pin holder and eyeglasses holder comprises a single piece of molded plastic that achieves all objects of the invention.

B. Objects of the Invention

One object of the present invention is to hold glasses securely to the garment of the user.

Another object of the present invention is to prevent glasses from falling out of the holder.

Another object of the present invention is to allow the user to easily insert into and remove glasses from the holder.

Another object of the present invention is to use the spike and clasp of a commercially available logo pin to both display the logo pin and secure the eyeglass holder to the user's garments.

Another object of the present invention is to allow the user to change from one logo pin design to another.

Other objects of the present invention will become apparent.

while guiding spike 220, hinge 230, and clasp 240 through corresponding holes 120, 125.

In accordance with FIG. 4, logo pin 200 is in place. Spike 220 is shown in the closed position. In use, spike 220 will normally pierce the outer garment of the user before it is inserted into clap 240. This method holds the logo pin to the user's garment, with combination logo pin holder and eyeglasses holder 100 securely sandwiched in between.

In accordance with FIG. 5, logo pin 200 is shown captured between upper retainers 150 and lower retainers 160. A pair of eyeglasses 300 is shown with one temple 310 inserted into eyeglasses retainer 180. Flexible fingers 170 help prevent eyeglasses 300 from failing out of combination logo pin holder and eyeglasses holder 100.

Claims

1. A combination logo pin holder and eyeglass holder comprising: means to retain a logo pin and allow its spike and clasp to protrude in order to affix it to a user's garment, andmeans to hold a pair of glasses and prevent them from falling free of the holder, while allowing ease of insertion and removal.

2. A combination logo pin holder and eyeglass holder according to claim 1 wherein said means to retain a logo pin are comprised of upper and lower sets of retainers.

3. A combination logo pin holder ad eyeglass holder according to claim molded as part of the holder.

3. A combination logo pin holder and eyeglass holder according to claim 1 wherein said means allowing a logo pin's spike and clasp to protrude comprise two holes and a groove properly sized and spaced so that the eyeglass holder effectively becomes part of the logo pin and may be affixed to a user's garment.

4. A combination logo pin holder and eyeglass holder according to claim 1 wherein said means to hold a pair of glasses and prevent them from failing free while permitting ease of insertion and removal are comprised of a set of flexible fingers that are molded as part of the eyeglass holder.

5. A combination logo pin holder and eyeglass holder according to claim 4 wherein said fingers are deliberately beveled near their ends to take advantages of the properties of the molded plastic that allows them to flex against the temple piece of the glasses, applying pressure to it to prevent it from inadvertently falling out.

6. A combination logo pin holder and eyeglass holder according to claim 4 wherein said fingers are deliberately beveled near their ends to take advantages of the properties of the molded plastic that allows them to flex, permitting easy insertion and removal of the glasses.