Eyeglass retainer

Abstract

An eyeglass retainer having a clip for attaching the eyeglass retainer to an article, such as a shirt collar, is provided. An emblem is affixed to and substantially covers the clip when the eyeglass retainer is attached to the article. Furthermore, an elastic loop is coupled to the clip and extends away from the emblem and selectively receives an eyeglass temple bar therein. The clip further includes a pair of spring biased jaws having interconnecting teeth and an extension flange for substantially permanently retaining the elastic loop therein. The emblem is adhesively, thermally or mechanically affixed to the clip and may comprise an American flag, a playing card, a representation of a hand or the like.

1 . An eyeglass retainer, comprising:
 a clip for attaching the eyeglass retainer to an article;   an emblem affixed to and substantially covering the clip when attached to the article; and   an elastic loop coupled to the clip and extending away from the emblem for selectively receiving the eyeglass therein.   
   
   
       2 . The eyeglass retainer of  claim 1 , wherein the clip comprises a set of spring-biased jaws. 
   
   
       3 . The eyeglass retainer of  claim 2 , wherein the jaws comprise interconnecting teeth. 
   
   
       4 . The eyeglass retainer of  claim 2 , wherein the clip comprises an alligator clip. 
   
   
       5 . The eyeglass retainer of  claim 1 , wherein the emblem is adhesively, thermally or mechanically affixed to the clip. 
   
   
       6 . The eyeglass retainer of  claim 1 , wherein the clip includes an extension flange for retaining the elastic loop. 
   
   
       7 . The eyeglass retainer of  claim 6 , wherein the extension flange encompasses the elastic loop for substantial permanent retainment therein. 
   
   
       8 . The eyeglass retainer of  claim 1 , wherein the emblem comprises an American flag, a playing card, or a representation of a hand. 
   
   
       9 . The eyeglass retainer of  claim 1 , wherein the elastic loop is stretchable to at least double in size in comparison with its un-stretched size. 
   
   
       10 . An eyeglass retainer, comprising:
 a clip comprising a set of spring-biased jaws for attaching the eyeglass retainer to an article;   an emblem adhesively, thermally or mechanically affixed to and substantially covering the clip when attached to the article;   an elastic loop coupled to the clip and extending away from the emblem for selectively receiving the eyeglass therein, the elastic loop being stretchable to at least double in size in comparison with its un-stretched size; and   an extension flange for retaining the elastic loop.   
   
   
       11 . The eyeglass retainer of  claim 10 , wherein the jaws comprise interconnecting teeth. 
   
   
       12 . The eyeglass retainer of  claim 10 , wherein the clip comprises an alligator clip. 
   
   
       13 . The eyeglass retainer of  claim 10 , wherein the extension flange encompasses the elastic loop for substantial permanent retainment therein. 
   
   
       14 . The eyeglass retainer of  claim 10 , wherein the emblem comprises an American flag, a playing card, or a representation of a hand.