ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 5 -- United States Patent no. 12,619,100, issued on May 5, was assigned to LUXOTTICA S.R.L. (Agordo, Italy).
"Eyeglasses with simplified hinge" was invented by Diego Nicolis (Grezzana, Italy).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Eyeglasses with simplified hinge include a pair of lenses, a pair of temples and a hinge for connection between each one of the temples and the lenses. The hinge includes an element for connecting the lens and the temple, adapted to be connected to the lens at one end and provided, at an opposite end, with a portion adapted to engage a retention and locking element. The temple is provided with a cavity adapted to accommodate and lock the retention and lo...