Bausch-lomb Incorporated

Luxottica Leasing S.p.a

Henri Brune

Simon M Conway

Aaron M Markovitz

Jeffrey K Raub

Richard L Brhel

A hingeless temple for eyewear comprises a unitary length of flexible material such as a shape-memory metal or metal alloy which has a forward section, an elongated section and a flexible pivot section between the forward and elongated sections. The pivot section is characterized by three bends which form a generally serpentine configuration. In the unbiased position, the temple extends in the open position with respect to the eyewear front. Means are provided for selectively and releasably closing the temple in the folded position with respect to the eyewear front. When the closing means are released, the temple automatically pivots to the open position. The front end of the temple may be attached directly to the eyewear front, thereby negating the need for a separate hinge assembly.

Temple for eyewear having an integrally formed serpentine hinge

Eyewear

Eyewear front

Eyewear and eyewear front

Eyewear temple

Pair of eyewear temples

Temple for eyewear

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Fleurieux sur l'Abresle, France

Henri Brune