Lenses and visor devices, systems, and methods

Abstract

A modified cap for the attachment of eye protective lenses or modified sunglasses via retractable arms movable in several directions can provide quick placement of the sunglasses on the face. The sunglasses which do not need temples can be partially stowed under the cap's brim or in a recessed compartment in the cap's brim, either of which may have friction points or magnets set to keep the sunglasses from dropping down. The user can release the sunglasses to position them on the face where they can be held in place by the telescopic arms that extend/retract according to the required placement of the sunglasses determined by the differing head size and facial contours of the wearer. Certain embodiments, therefore, allow the fast placement and removal of sunglasses in an efficient manner by keeping them close to the user's face in a safe position when not in use.

We claim: 
     
         1 . An apparatus, comprising:
 a pair of lenses having a connection between the lenses;   an elongate visor member having a bottom surface; and   a pair of support members extending from the bottom surface of the elongate visor member to each of the pair of lenses;   wherein the support members are configured to permit the pair of lenses to move from a position approximately coplanar with the elongate visor member to a position approximately orthogonal to the elongate visor member and wherein the support members are configured to permit the pair of lenses to releasably lock into a plurality of designed positions with respect to the support members.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the support members each comprise a telescoping member. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the support members are removably attached to the elongate visor member. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the support members are configured to align approximately in a same plane as the lenses. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the support members are configured to attach to the elongate visor member at respective movable joints. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the respective movable joints are configured to stably hold a position selected by a user. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the support members are configured to attach to the pair of lenses at respective movable joints. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the support members each include an elbow joint between the ends of the support member. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the support members each include a telescoping member on each side of the respective elbow joint. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the support members are configured to rotate a predetermined amount with respect to internal axes of the support members. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one restraint configured to restrain the lenses in a position coplanar with the elongate visor member. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the restraint comprises at least one of a magnet, a friction point, a lip, a button, a snap, a buckle, and Velcro. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the connection comprises a flexible member. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein the flexible member is configured to be plastically deformable within a predefined range. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a recess in the elongate visor member, wherein a depth of the recess is at least equal to a thickness of the lenses and wherein the recess is configured to receive the lenses in a direction of the thickness. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the pair of lenses comprises a smart lens. 
     
     
         17 . An apparatus, comprising:
 at least one lens;   an elongate visor member having a bottom surface;   a support member extending from the bottom surface of the elongate visor member to the at least one lens; and   a recess configured to receive the at least one lens,   wherein the support member is configured to permit the at least one lens to releasably lock into a plurality of designed positions with respect to the support member.   
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein a depth of the recess is at least equal to a thickness of the lens and wherein the recess is configured to receive the lens in a direction of the thickness. 
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the support member comprises a telescoping member. 
     
     
         20 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , further comprising at least one restraint configured to restrain the lens in a position coplanar with the elongate visor member. 
     
     
         21 . The apparatus of  claim 20 , wherein the restraint comprises at least one of a magnet, a friction point, a lip, a button, a snap, a buckle, and Velcro. 
     
     
         22 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the at least one lens comprises a pair of lenses having a connection between the lenses, wherein the connection comprises a flexible member. 
     
     
         23 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the support member is configured to attach to a top edge of the at least one lens or a top corner of the at least one lens. 
     
     
         24 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the support member is configured to permit the at least one lens to move from a position approximately coplanar with the elongate visor member to a position approximately orthogonal to the elongate visor member. 
     
     
         25 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the elongate visor member comprises a brim of a cap. 
     
     
         26 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the at least one lens comprises a smart lens. 
     
     
         27 . An apparatus, comprising:
 a pair of lenses having a connection between the lenses, said pair of lenses configured for coupling to a pair of provided support members configured respectively to extend from the pair of lenses and attach to a bottom surface of a provided elongate visor member.   wherein the provided support members are configured to permit the pair of lenses to move from a position approximately coplanar with the elongate visor member to a position approximately orthogonal to the elongate visor member when attached to the elongate visor member and wherein the support members are configured to permit the pair of lenses to releasably lock into a plurality of designed positions with respect to the support members.   
     
     
         28 . The apparatus of  claim 27 , wherein one or more of the pair of lenses further include a tab extending in a lateral direction from a lateral edge of the one or more lenses. 
     
     
         29 . The apparatus of  claim 27 , wherein the pair of lenses comprises a smart lens.