Eyeglass holder

Abstract

An eyeglass holder is described in which a pair of elastomeric elements are formed on a base member, the elastomeric elements being configured to provide a target opening, a neck region narrower than the target opening, and a holding region sized to receive the eyeglasses and prevent movement thereof. The elastomeric elements are resilient and when pressed apart will return to their original positions and orientations. The eyeglasses are placed into the target region and then used to urge the elastomeric elements apart at the neck region and then held securely within the holding region. The neck region also functions to prevent vertical movement of the eyeglasses. The eyeglass holder is secured to a support surface using adhesive, hook and loop fasteners, or other fastening means.

1 . An eyeglass holder comprising:
 a base member;   a first elastomeric member attached to said base member;   a second elastomeric member attached to said base member and spaced apart from said first elastomeric member;   a longitudinal axis defined between said first and second elastomeric members;   said first elastomeric member having a concave portion relative to said longitudinal axis proximate to said base, a convex portion relative to said longitudinal axis adjacent to said concave portion, and a recurve portion adjacent to said convex portion and distal to said base member;   said second elastomeric member having a concave portion relative to said longitudinal axis proximate to said base, a convex portion relative to said longitudinal axis adjacent to said concave portion, and a recurve portion adjacent to said convex portion and distal to said base member; and   a glass holder area formed between the two concave portions of the first and second elastomeric members, a neck area formed between the two convex portions of the first and second elastomeric members, and an entry area formed between the two recurve portions of the first and second elastomeric members.   
   
   
       2 . The eyeglass holder of  claim 1  wherein, the base member and the first and second elastomeric members are formed integral with one another. 
   
   
       3 . The eyeglass holder of  claim 1  wherein, the base member includes a bottom surface having an adhesive formed thereon wherein the base can be secured to a surface by said adhesive. 
   
   
       4 . The eyeglass holder of  claim 1 , further including double sided tape having a first surface affixed to the bottom surface of the base member, and a second surface to be adhered to a support surface. 
   
   
       5 . The eyeglass holder of  claim 1 , further including a piece of foam having a first adhesive surface affixed to the bottom surface of the base member, and a second adhesive surface to be adhered to a support surface. 
   
   
       6 . The eyeglass holder of  claim 1  wherein the base member includes a magnet wherein the base can be secured to a support surface by said magnet. 
   
   
       7 . The eyeglass holder of  claim 4  wherein the base member includes a bottom surface and wherein said magnet is secured thereto wherein the base can be secured to the support surface by said magnet. 
   
   
       8 . The eyeglass holder of  claim 1  further including a fastener engagement element and a fastener element, wherein the fastener engagement element and fastener element are complimentary to one another, and wherein the fastener element is affixed to a surface and is received by the complimentary fastener engagement element, wherein the eyeglass holder is securely mounted on the surface. 
   
   
       9 . The eyeglass holder of  claim 8 , wherein the fastener engagement element and fastener element are press fit together. 
   
   
       10 . The eyeglass holder of  claim 8 , wherein the fastener engagement element and fastener element are slidably fit together. 
   
   
       11 . The eyeglass holder of  claim 1  further including hook and loop fastener elements, wherein one of the hook and loop fastener elements are affixed on the bottom surface of the base member and the other of the hook and loop fastener elements is affixed to a support surface and is received by the complimentary hook and loop element, wherein the eyeglass holder is securely mounted on the surface. 
   
   
       12 . The eyeglass holder of  claim 1 , further including a suction cup affixed to the bottom surface whereby the eyeglass holder may be affixed to a support surface by said suction cup. 
   
   
       13 . The eyeglass holder of  claim 2  wherein the base and the first and second elastomeric elements are comprised of open cell foam. 
   
   
       14 . The eyeglass holder of  claim 2  wherein the base and the first and second elastomeric elements are comprised of plastic. 
   
   
       15 . The eyeglass holder of  claim 11  wherein the plastic includes a soft outer covering. 
   
   
       16 . The eyeglass holder of  claim 2  wherein the base and the first and second elastomeric elements are comprised of rubber.