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Is a sunglasses patented?
Short answer: specific designs of a sunglasses have been patented many times, but "a sunglasses" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.
What our index shows
- 2,048 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “sunglass” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
- Among the 293 best keyword matches we examined, 73 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
- Most frequent assignees in those matches: MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL CO (11), NAVAJO MFG CO INC (3), BNL EUROLENS (3), NEURORAYS LLC (3).
- Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): G02C (241), G02B (42), A42B (26), A61F (22).
Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.
14 real patent publications related to a sunglasses
- Sunglasses With Removeable Temples US-2025377555-A1 2025 · SAMO ZUHAIR
Eyewear is provided that includes a frame held on the head by removable temple portions, some of which do not reach or otherwise go over the ear. The eyewear may be held on the temple of the wearer's head by two tension device…
View on Google Patents - Eyeglasses and sunglasses with cut-off-sections at lower parts of the lenses US-2024231126-A9 2024 · OFFMAN HENOCH M A
Eyeglasses for nearsighted that include a right lens with a cut-off-section in its lower-left-side area, and a left lens with a cut-off-section in its lower-right-side area. The user can look through the cut-off-sections for readi…
View on Google Patents - Sunglass frame US-8360573-B2 2013 · NAVAJO MFG CO INC
A pair of sunglasses having interengaging surfaces of a temple portion and a lens frame portion with a groove, passageway or recess provided in or defined by at least one of the temple portion and the lens frame portion to accommo…
View on Google Patents - Bridge for Clip-On Sunglasses and Auxiliary Lenses US-2010253903-A1 2010 · WESTON THOMAS E
The instant invention introduces a clip-on eyewear assembly that is compatible with both framed and frameless clip-on eyewear and securely mounts to various sets of eyewear. This clip-on eyewear assembly features a centrally posit…
View on Google Patents - Pair of sunglasses with farsighted lenses US-7192133-B1 2007 · YANG MORGAN
A pair of sunglasses with farsighted lenses includes a main body having a frame surrounding two separate areas. Each of the areas is occupied by a sunlight glass having an opening cut at its lower and inner part. The opening is to…
View on Google Patents - Sunglasses with removable sealing member US-7278733-B2 2007 · PANOPTX INC
Eyewear is disclosed for use in sports and the like which allows the wearer to attach a removable sealing member to prevent the ingress of particulate matter when active sports are engaged in which require both ventilation and sea…
View on Google Patents - Sunglasses for fitting over prescription eyewear US-7093934-B1 2006 · STYLEMARK INC
A construction for sunglasses adapted to be fitted over prescription eyewear having conventional nose pads and eyeglass temples comprises a lens frame having lens rims with corresponding lenses supported therein, a bridge between …
View on Google Patents - Method for manufacturing lenses for optical products, such as cameras, spectacles, sunglasses, mobile phones etc. WO-2006090003-A1 2006 · FORTIONDESIGNIT OY
A method for manufacturing optical products, such as lenses for cameras, spectacles, sunglasses or mobile phones, in which the product is connected to a frame or a body. The product is detached from the blank and a specific bevell…
View on Google Patents - Integrated reading lenses for sunglasses US-6726320-B1 2004
A reading lens to be held by the lens frame of sunglasses includes a transparent optical element, at least a portion of which includes a predetermined vision corrective light-refracting curvature. The optical element includes a gl…
View on Google Patents - Spectacles set with a detachable sunglasses for mounting on a primary spectacle frame by means of magnetic attraction and interlocking engagement US-6382787-B1 2002
A spectacles set includes a primary spectacle frame and a detachable sunglasses adapted for mounting in front of the primary spectacle frame. The detachable sunglasses includes a shelter frame for supporting two auxiliary lenses i…
View on Google Patents - Color changing sunglass frames US-6224208-B1 2001
Color Changing Sunglass Frames include two temple support members hingedly attached to a frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a left lens frame and a right lens frame which are identically shaped and attached in the middle …
View on Google Patents - Protective sunglasses system having removable prescription capable lenses US-6231178-B1 2001
A prescription capable sunglasses for enhancing protection from light penetration leading to improved visual acuity. The prescription capable sunglasses includes a pair of ultraviolet lens, a metal frame having a pair of lens reta…
View on Google Patents - Sunglasses with removable lenses US-6074059-A 2000
The present invention relates to eyewear that provides replaceable and/or interchangeable lens for eyewear. The lens and frame set is adapted for the easy replacement and/or interchange of the removable lenses from a front side of…
View on Google Patents - Sunglasses with interchangeable lenses and kit therefor US-6059409-A 2000 · NEVSHELL MARKETING INC
The invention relates to interchangeable lens sunglasses and a kit comprising interchangeable lens sunglasses, extra lens and a case for storing the extra lens and the sunglasses. The sunglasses of the present invention comprises …
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What this means for your idea
Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a sunglasses been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Accessories and apparel are often protected by design patents as much as utility patents; how something fastens, adjusts or is shaped is usually the difference.
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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.