WO2005050288A1 - Magnetic securing device for folded spectacles - Google Patents

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WO2005050288A1
WO2005050288A1 PCT/AU2004/001588 AU2004001588W WO2005050288A1 WO 2005050288 A1 WO2005050288 A1 WO 2005050288A1 AU 2004001588 W AU2004001588 W AU 2004001588W WO 2005050288 A1 WO2005050288 A1 WO 2005050288A1
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Hamish Macdonald
Mark Pestkowski
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Mark Pestkowski
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02C—SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE THE SAME FEATURES AS SPECTACLES; CONTACT LENSES
    • G02C3/00—Special supporting arrangements for lens assemblies or monocles
    • G02C3/04—Arrangements for supporting by hand, e.g. lorgnette, Arrangements for supporting by articles
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02C—SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE THE SAME FEATURES AS SPECTACLES; CONTACT LENSES
    • G02C11/00—Non-optical adjuncts; Attachment thereof
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02C—SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE THE SAME FEATURES AS SPECTACLES; CONTACT LENSES
    • G02C2200/00—Generic mechanical aspects applicable to one or more of the groups G02C1/00 - G02C5/00 and G02C9/00 - G02C13/00 and their subgroups
    • G02C2200/02—Magnetic means

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  • the present invention relates generally to, a securing device, a method and apparatus for enabling a pair of glasses to be secured in place when the glasses are being carried - for example on the clothing of a person or attached to a bag.
  • the present invention provides apparatus for securing a pair of glasses together comprising a pair of securing devices, at least one of the securing devices comprising a magnet and attachment means adapted to attach the magnet to an arm of the pair of glasses at a position where the arms overlap when folded, and the other of the securing devices comprising a material complementary to the magnet to which the magnet will attach and attachment means for attaching the piece of complementary material to the other arm of the glasses at a position where the arms overlap when folded, whereby the securing devices hold the arms in position relative to one another when the arms are folded.
  • each of the attachment means is a flexible sleeve.
  • both securing devices carry a magnet and the magnets are complementary to one another.
  • the invention also extends to a method enabling a pair of glasses to be secured in place comprising providing a magnet on at least one arm of the pair of glasses at a position where the arms overlap when folded, and providing a piece of complementary material at a corresponding location on the other arm of the pair of glasses whereby in use, the at least one magnet holds the arms in a folded position when the arms are in the folded position.
  • the invention also extends to a glasses frame including a pair of arms, at least one magnet located on one of said arms at a position where said arms overlap when said arms are folded, and a piece of complementary material at a corresponding location on the other arm, whereby said at least one magnet holds the arms together when they are in a folded position.
  • the invention extends to a magnetic securing device comprising at least one magnet and attachment means for attaching the magnet at a position on a pair of glasses where the arms of the glasses overlap when folded.
  • At least one securing device is of two part construction, the two parts defining there between a cavity for receiving a glasses arm.
  • At least one of the two parts comprises a plurality of snap fit tabs and at least the other comprises complementary apertures for receiving the snap fit tabs.
  • each snap fit tab has a plurality of detents to enable the separation between the two parts to be varied to accommodate glasses arms of different widths.
  • each of the two parts carries a foam insert and the cavity is defined between the foam insert.
  • At least one of the two parts is formed of plastic and at least one metal sleeve for receiving a magnet is insert moulded within said at least one of the two parts .
  • At least one surface of the securing device is a non-slip surface.
  • said at least one non-slip surface has a plurality of ribs.
  • the securing devices has at least one magnet either side of the cavity.
  • At least one of the two parts is configured to be able to receive and independently support all of the magnets when in an upright position.
  • the securing device is configured to be wrapped around the glasses arm.
  • the attachment means of the securing device comprises a portion of loop material and portion of burr material to attach the securing device.
  • Figure 1 is a rear view of a pair of glasses having a pair of magnetic sleeves in accordance with the first embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 2 is a top view of a pair of glasses having a pair of magnetic glasses sleeves of the first preferred embodiment
  • Figure 3 is a side perspective view of the glasses in an unfolded position
  • Figure 4 is a cross-section of the glasses sleeve of Figure 1
  • Figure 5 shows how the pair of glasses may be held in place on a person wearing a shirt
  • Figure 6 shows how the pair of glasses can be held in place on a person's bag
  • Figure 7 shows how the glasses may be held in place on a person's belt
  • Figure 8 shows the glasses as worn
  • Figure 9 is a perspective view of a securing device of a second embodiment
  • Figure 10 is a perspective view showing one part of the securing device
  • Figure 11 is an exploded perspective view of a securing device of the second embodiment
  • Figure 12 shows how the securing device may be fitted to a
  • each flexible sleeve 3 defines a tube in which a pair of magnets 10a, 10b are sandwiched between two layers of rubber 11.
  • the magnets 10 are thin, flat magnets.
  • Each sleeve 3 has a pair of complementary magnets 10 so that the arms of the glasses can be held in place irrespective of whether the left arm 2a or the right arm 2b of the pair of glasses is in front of the other.
  • the sleeve acts as means for securing the magnets in place on the glasses and for attaching the magnets to the glasses frame.
  • Figure 3 shows how the sleeves 3 are moved into position by sliding them along the arms 2 of the glasses 1 in the direction of arrows 8.
  • the flexible sleeve holds the magnets in place.
  • Figure 5 shows that the glasses may also be held in place when supported on a belt 7.
  • Figure 6 shows that glasses 1 may also be worn comfortably by a person with the magnetic sleeves 3 positioned just in front of the ears 9 of the person's head 4.
  • both sleeves need not carry a magnet or indeed, only one magnet need be incorporated in each sleeve.
  • the other magnet can be replaced with a piece of complementary material, such as thin strip of metal which will be held in place by the magnet.
  • the second embodiment of a securing device is shown in Figures 9 to 12.
  • the securing device 100 is of two part construction having a first clip 101a and a second clip 101b each formed of a semi-rigid plastic that define a cavity 102 therebetween for receiving an arm of a pair of glasses so that a pair of securing devices can be attached to respective arms of a pair of glasses as illustrated in relation to the first embodiment so that the arms are held together by magnets 105 when the arms overlap.
  • the securing device 100 has a series of ribs 103 along the outer surface in order to provide a non-slip surface in order to increase the gripping strength of the outer surface both when the user is wearing the glasses and when the glasses are folded.
  • each clip 101 of the securing device carries four magnets 105 within recesses 110.
  • Each clip 101 also has secured thereto a foam insert 106a, 106b.
  • the foam inserts are adhered to the inside face of each clip 101 after the magnets have been inserted within recesses 110.
  • the inserts can be made of other deformable materials such as rubber.
  • each recess is formed by a metal sleeve 111 insert moulded within part 101.
  • the magnets are thus held in place by the metal sleeves. This allows the clip 101 to be formed by injection moulding without risking affecting the magnetic field of the magnets or requiring the magnets to be subsequently glued into the recesses 110.
  • Each clip 101 has five snap fit tabs 107a, 107b, 107c, 107d, 107e that are received within corresponding apertures on the other clip 101. Accordingly, each clip also has five apertures 108a, 108b, 108c, 108d, 108e for receiving the snap-fit tabs of the other clips. Accordingly, once the magnets have been inserted and the foam inserts have been adhered to the inside face of the clip, the securing device 100 can be assembled by pressing the two clips 101 together until they clip together as indicated by arrows 110a, 110b in Figure 12. The foam inserts allow the securing device to accommodate arms of varying size.
  • the snap-fit tabs can be provided with a plurality of spaced apart detents so that the width can be varied by clipping different detents of the tabs into the apertures.
  • the magnets can be varied in shape, size and number. Also, although it is preferred that the magnets can be held in place by metal sleeves, they could be snap fitted or glued into place. Further, the two clips could be modified to include a hinge therebetween.
  • FIG. 13 to 15 A third embodiment is shown in Figures 13 to 15.
  • the securing device 200 is again of two part construction consisting of a first clip 201a and a second clip 201b again of identical construction so that a pair of clips 201 can be used to form the securing device 200.
  • the pair of clips 201 define a cavity 202 therebetween for receiving the glasses .
  • the existence of the magnets is made visible by protrusions 203.
  • each clip 201 is capable of acting as a tray for receiving six magnets 207 so that it supports the magnets when in an upright position. This allows the clip to be easily assembled by a user.
  • the securing device is provided in kit form. Accordingly, there are six recesses 206 for receiving respective magnets 207.
  • the two clips 201A, 201B are held together by a set of matching tabs 204 and apertures 205 which allow the two clips 201 to be snap-fitted together as shown by arrows 210a, 210b of Figure 15.
  • FIG. 16 to 19 A fourth embodiment of a securing device is shown in Figures 16 to 19.
  • This securing device 300 has a neoprene base member 301 to which a piece of Velcro 303 is attached in order to entrap magnets 302.
  • the device has six magnets in two rows of three.
  • the Velcro 303 has a portion of loop material 305 and a portion of burr material 304 on opposite sides. As illustrated in Figures 18 and 19, this allows the securing device 300 to be wrapped around an arm 307 of a pair of glasses and secured in place by the Velcro 304,305. For example, by wrapping the securing device 300 as indicated by arrow 310 of Figure 19.
  • the fifth embodiment shows a variant on the second embodiment in which the first part 401a and the second part 401b of the securing device 400 are connected by a hinge 402 as illustrated best in Figure 20.
  • the device is generally of analogous construction to the device of the first embodiment.
  • the securing device can be placed under the arm of a pair of glasses and the two halves can be brought together as indicated by arrows 410a, 410b.
  • a sixth embodiment is shown in Figures 22 to 24 in which the magnets 501 are embedded in the arms of a pair of glasses 500 at the point where the glasses arms overlap.
  • Each arm has three magnets - 501a, 501b, 501c on the left arm and 501d, 501e, 501f on the right arm.

Abstract

A magnetic securing device (100) comprising at least one magnet (105) and attachment means (101a,101b) for attaching the magnet at a position on a pair of glasses where the arms of the glasses overlap when folded.

Description

Magnetic securing device for folded spectacles
The present invention relates generally to, a securing device, a method and apparatus for enabling a pair of glasses to be secured in place when the glasses are being carried - for example on the clothing of a person or attached to a bag.
Background to the Invention
When a person is not wearing a pair of glasses, such as a pair of sunglasses, it is quite common for the person to carry the pair of glasses by using one of the arms of the pair of glasses as a hook. For example, by placing the glasses in the collar of an open neck shirt with one of the arms acting as a hook placed between the shirt and the persons body. Accordingly, it will be appreciated that while this works as a technique for holding the glasses in place while the person remains in an upright position, if the person bends over, there is a risk of the glasses falling out and becoming damaged. Glasses can also become dislodged if the person moves rapidly - for example, if the person runs .
Accordingly, it will be appreciated that it would be desirable to provide a technique for holding a person' s glasses in place.
Summary of the Invention
In one broad aspect, the present invention provides apparatus for securing a pair of glasses together comprising a pair of securing devices, at least one of the securing devices comprising a magnet and attachment means adapted to attach the magnet to an arm of the pair of glasses at a position where the arms overlap when folded, and the other of the securing devices comprising a material complementary to the magnet to which the magnet will attach and attachment means for attaching the piece of complementary material to the other arm of the glasses at a position where the arms overlap when folded, whereby the securing devices hold the arms in position relative to one another when the arms are folded.
Preferably, each of the attachment means is a flexible sleeve.
Preferably, both securing devices carry a magnet and the magnets are complementary to one another.
The invention also extends to a method enabling a pair of glasses to be secured in place comprising providing a magnet on at least one arm of the pair of glasses at a position where the arms overlap when folded, and providing a piece of complementary material at a corresponding location on the other arm of the pair of glasses whereby in use, the at least one magnet holds the arms in a folded position when the arms are in the folded position.
The invention also extends to a glasses frame including a pair of arms, at least one magnet located on one of said arms at a position where said arms overlap when said arms are folded, and a piece of complementary material at a corresponding location on the other arm, whereby said at least one magnet holds the arms together when they are in a folded position.
In a still further aspect, the invention extends to a magnetic securing device comprising at least one magnet and attachment means for attaching the magnet at a position on a pair of glasses where the arms of the glasses overlap when folded.
Preferably, at least one securing device is of two part construction, the two parts defining there between a cavity for receiving a glasses arm.
Preferably, at least one of the two parts comprises a plurality of snap fit tabs and at least the other comprises complementary apertures for receiving the snap fit tabs.
Preferably, each snap fit tab has a plurality of detents to enable the separation between the two parts to be varied to accommodate glasses arms of different widths.
Preferably, each of the two parts carries a foam insert and the cavity is defined between the foam insert.
Preferably, at least one of the two parts is formed of plastic and at least one metal sleeve for receiving a magnet is insert moulded within said at least one of the two parts .
Preferably, at least one surface of the securing device is a non-slip surface.
Preferably, said at least one non-slip surface has a plurality of ribs.
Preferably, the securing devices has at least one magnet either side of the cavity.
Preferably, at least one of the two parts is configured to be able to receive and independently support all of the magnets when in an upright position.
Preferably, the securing device is configured to be wrapped around the glasses arm.
Preferably, the attachment means of the securing device comprises a portion of loop material and portion of burr material to attach the securing device.
Brief Description of the Drawings
The preferred embodiment will now be described in relation to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 is a rear view of a pair of glasses having a pair of magnetic sleeves in accordance with the first embodiment of the invention; Figure 2 is a top view of a pair of glasses having a pair of magnetic glasses sleeves of the first preferred embodiment; Figure 3 is a side perspective view of the glasses in an unfolded position; Figure 4 is a cross-section of the glasses sleeve of Figure 1; Figure 5 shows how the pair of glasses may be held in place on a person wearing a shirt; Figure 6 shows how the pair of glasses can be held in place on a person's bag; Figure 7 shows how the glasses may be held in place on a person's belt; Figure 8 shows the glasses as worn; Figure 9 is a perspective view of a securing device of a second embodiment; Figure 10 is a perspective view showing one part of the securing device; Figure 11 is an exploded perspective view of a securing device of the second embodiment; Figure 12 shows how the securing device may be fitted to a pair of glasses; Figure 13 is a perspective view of a securing device of a third embodiment; Figure 14 is an exploded perspective view of the securing device of a third embodiment; Figure 15 shows how the securing device may be fitted to a pair of glasses; Figure 16 is a perspective view of the securing device of a fourth embodiment; Figure 17 is a cross-section of the securing device of a fourth embodiment; Figure 18 is a cross-sectional view of the securing device of Figure 12 wrapped around an arm of a pair of glasses; Figure 19 shows how the securing device of the fourth embodiment may be wrapped around an arm of a pair of glasses; Figure 20 is a perspective view of securing device of a fifth embodiment; Figure 21 shows how the securing device of the fifth embodiment may be secured to a pair of glasses; Figure 22 is a rear view of a pair of glasses of the sixth embodiment; Figure 23 is a top view of a pair of glasses of the sixth embodiment; and Figure 24 is a side perspective view of the glasses of Figures 22 and 23 in an unfolded position.
Detailed Description of the Invention
First embodiment
Referring to Figure 1, in the first embodiment, the apparatus for enabling a pair of glasses 1 to be secured in place is provided by a pair of securing devices 3 in the form of flexible sleeves which carry respective ones of a pair of complementary magnets. As shown in Figure 4, each flexible sleeve 3 defines a tube in which a pair of magnets 10a, 10b are sandwiched between two layers of rubber 11. In the first embodiment the magnets 10 are thin, flat magnets. Each sleeve 3 has a pair of complementary magnets 10 so that the arms of the glasses can be held in place irrespective of whether the left arm 2a or the right arm 2b of the pair of glasses is in front of the other.
It will be apparent to persons skilled in the art that the magnets need to be complementary to one another in order that they will hold the arms to the glasses 1 together and not repel one another.
Persons skilled in the art will appreciate that the sleeve acts as means for securing the magnets in place on the glasses and for attaching the magnets to the glasses frame.
Figure 3 shows how the sleeves 3 are moved into position by sliding them along the arms 2 of the glasses 1 in the direction of arrows 8. The flexible sleeve holds the magnets in place.
Referring to Figure 5, when a person 5 carries the glasses on a shirt 6, one arm 3b is in front of the shirt and the other magnetic sleeve is behind the shirt facing the wearer 5. The magnets of the sleeves 3b will hold the glasses in place through the material, thus, reducing the chance of the glasses becoming loose. Similarly as shown in Figure 6, a person 5 can carry the glasses on the strap 11 of a bag.
Figure 5 shows that the glasses may also be held in place when supported on a belt 7.
Figure 6 shows that glasses 1 may also be worn comfortably by a person with the magnetic sleeves 3 positioned just in front of the ears 9 of the person's head 4.
It will be apparent to persons skilled in the art that various variations may be made to the invention without parting from the scope and spirit of the invention. For example, both sleeves need not carry a magnet or indeed, only one magnet need be incorporated in each sleeve. In this case, the other magnet can be replaced with a piece of complementary material, such as thin strip of metal which will be held in place by the magnet.
Second embodiment
The second embodiment of a securing device is shown in Figures 9 to 12. The securing device 100 is of two part construction having a first clip 101a and a second clip 101b each formed of a semi-rigid plastic that define a cavity 102 therebetween for receiving an arm of a pair of glasses so that a pair of securing devices can be attached to respective arms of a pair of glasses as illustrated in relation to the first embodiment so that the arms are held together by magnets 105 when the arms overlap. The securing device 100 has a series of ribs 103 along the outer surface in order to provide a non-slip surface in order to increase the gripping strength of the outer surface both when the user is wearing the glasses and when the glasses are folded.
As will be seen best from Figure 11, which is an exploded view of the securing device 100, the two clips 101a and 101b of the securing device are identical and made such that when one is rotated through 180° it can be secured to the other. As shown in Figure 11, each clip 101 of the securing device carries four magnets 105 within recesses 110. Each clip 101 also has secured thereto a foam insert 106a, 106b. The foam inserts are adhered to the inside face of each clip 101 after the magnets have been inserted within recesses 110. Persons skilled in the art will appreciate that the inserts can be made of other deformable materials such as rubber.
Referring to Figure 10, it will be seen that each recess is formed by a metal sleeve 111 insert moulded within part 101. The magnets are thus held in place by the metal sleeves. This allows the clip 101 to be formed by injection moulding without risking affecting the magnetic field of the magnets or requiring the magnets to be subsequently glued into the recesses 110.
Each clip 101 has five snap fit tabs 107a, 107b, 107c, 107d, 107e that are received within corresponding apertures on the other clip 101. Accordingly, each clip also has five apertures 108a, 108b, 108c, 108d, 108e for receiving the snap-fit tabs of the other clips. Accordingly, once the magnets have been inserted and the foam inserts have been adhered to the inside face of the clip, the securing device 100 can be assembled by pressing the two clips 101 together until they clip together as indicated by arrows 110a, 110b in Figure 12. The foam inserts allow the securing device to accommodate arms of varying size.
If it is desired to make the device able to accommodate a larger range of sizes of glasses arms, the snap-fit tabs can be provided with a plurality of spaced apart detents so that the width can be varied by clipping different detents of the tabs into the apertures. Further, persons skilled in the art will appreciate that the magnets can be varied in shape, size and number. Also, although it is preferred that the magnets can be held in place by metal sleeves, they could be snap fitted or glued into place. Further, the two clips could be modified to include a hinge therebetween.
Third embodiment
A third embodiment is shown in Figures 13 to 15. In this embodiment, the securing device 200 is again of two part construction consisting of a first clip 201a and a second clip 201b again of identical construction so that a pair of clips 201 can be used to form the securing device 200. Again the pair of clips 201 define a cavity 202 therebetween for receiving the glasses . The existence of the magnets is made visible by protrusions 203.
Referring to Figure 11, it will be seen that each clip 201 is capable of acting as a tray for receiving six magnets 207 so that it supports the magnets when in an upright position. This allows the clip to be easily assembled by a user. For example, if the securing device is provided in kit form. Accordingly, there are six recesses 206 for receiving respective magnets 207. As in the first embodiment, the two clips 201A, 201B are held together by a set of matching tabs 204 and apertures 205 which allow the two clips 201 to be snap-fitted together as shown by arrows 210a, 210b of Figure 15.
Fourth embodiment
A fourth embodiment of a securing device is shown in Figures 16 to 19. This securing device 300 has a neoprene base member 301 to which a piece of Velcro 303 is attached in order to entrap magnets 302. The device has six magnets in two rows of three. The Velcro 303 has a portion of loop material 305 and a portion of burr material 304 on opposite sides. As illustrated in Figures 18 and 19, this allows the securing device 300 to be wrapped around an arm 307 of a pair of glasses and secured in place by the Velcro 304,305. For example, by wrapping the securing device 300 as indicated by arrow 310 of Figure 19.
Fifth Embodiment
The fifth embodiment shows a variant on the second embodiment in which the first part 401a and the second part 401b of the securing device 400 are connected by a hinge 402 as illustrated best in Figure 20. Otherwise, the device is generally of analogous construction to the device of the first embodiment. However, it will be appreciated that as the first and second parts are hinged together it is only necessary to provide tabs and apertures along one edge of respective ones of the first part 401a and the second part 401b. As illustrated by Figure 21, the securing device can be placed under the arm of a pair of glasses and the two halves can be brought together as indicated by arrows 410a, 410b.
Sixth Embodiment
A sixth embodiment is shown in Figures 22 to 24 in which the magnets 501 are embedded in the arms of a pair of glasses 500 at the point where the glasses arms overlap. Each arm has three magnets - 501a, 501b, 501c on the left arm and 501d, 501e, 501f on the right arm.
Persons skilled in the art will appreciate that the number and positioning of the magnets, tabs and apertures etc. used in the above embodiments can be varied depending on the requirements of the particular securing device.
Still further variations will be apparent to persons skilled in the art and must be considered as falling within the scope of the invention described herein.

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THE CLAIMS DEFINING THE INVENTION ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Apparatus for securing a pair of glasses together comprising a pair of securing devices, at least one of the securing devices comprising a magnet and attachment means adapted to attach the magnet to an arm of the pair of glasses at a position where the arms overlap when folded, and the other of the securing devices comprising a material complementary to the magnet to which the magnet -will attach and attachment means for attaching the piece of complementary material to the other arm of the glasses at a position where the arms overlap when folded, whereby the securing devices hold the arms in position relative to one another when the arms are folded.
2. Preferably, apparatus as claimed in claim 1, ■wherein each of the attachment means is a flexible sleeve.
3. Preferably, apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein both securing devices carry a magnet and the magnets are complementary to one another.
4. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one securing device comprises a plurality of magnets.
5. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one securing device has a first part and a second part, the two parts defining there between a cavity for receiving a glasses arm.
6. Apparatus as claimed in claim 5, wherein at least one of the first and second parts comprises a plurality of snap fit tabs and at least the other comprises complementary apertures for receiving the snap fit tabs.
7. Apparatus as claimed in claim 6, wherein the snap fit tabs have a plurality of detents to enable the separation between the two parts to be varied to accommodate glasses arms of different widths.
8. Apparatus as claimed in claim 5, wherein each of the first and second parts carries a deformable insert and the cavity is defined between the deformable inserts.
9. Apparatus as claimed in claim 5, wherein at least one of the first and second parts are formed of plastic and at least one metal sleeve for receiving a magnet is insert moulded within said at least one of the two parts.
10. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one surface of the securing device is a non-slip surface.
11. Apparatus as claimed in claim 10, wherein said at least one non-slip surface has a plurality of ribs.
12. Apparatus as claimed in claim 5, wherein at least one of the securing devices has a plurality of magnets either side of the cavity.
13. Apparatus as claimed in claim 12, wherein at least one of the first and second parts is configured to be able to receive and independently support all of the magnets when in an upright position.
14. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of the securing devices is configured to be wrapped around the glasses arm.
15. Apparatus as claimed in claim 14, said at least one of the securing devices carries a portion of loop material and portion of burr material to secure it in place.
16. Apparatus as claimed in claim 5, wherein the first part and the second part are connected by a hinge.
17. A method enabling a pair of glasses to be secured in place comprising providing a magnet on at least one arm of the pair of glasses at a position where the arms overlap when folded, and providing a piece of complementary material at a corresponding location on the other arm of the pair of glasses whereby in use, the at least one magnet holds the arms in a folded position when the arms are in the folded position.
18. A glasses frame including a pair of arms, at least one magnet located on one of said arms at a position where said arms overlap when said arms are folded, and a piece of complementary material at a corresponding location on the other arm, whereby said at least one magnet holds the arms together when they are in a folded position.
19. A magnetic securing device comprising at least one magnet and attachment means for attaching the magnet at a position on a pair of glasses where the arms of the glasses overlap when folded.
20. A securing device as claimed in claim 19, wherein the attachment means is a flexible sleeve.
21. A securing device as claimed in claim 19, wherein the securing device has a first part and a second part, the two parts defining there between a cavity for receiving a glasses arm.
22- A securing device as claimed in claim 21, wherein at least one of the first and second parts comprises a plurality of snap fit tabs and at least the other comprises complementary apertures for receiving the snap fit tabs.
23. A securing device as claimed in claim 22, wherein each snap fit tab has a plurality of detents to enable the separation between the two parts to be varied to accommodate glasses arms of different widths.
24. A securing device as claimed in claim 21, wherein each of the first and second parts carries a deformable insert and the cavity is defined between the deformable insert.
25. A securing device as claimed in claim 21, wherein at least one of the first and second parts is formed of plastic and at least one metal sleeve for receiving a magnet is insert moulded with in said at least one of the two parts.
26. A securing device as claimed in claim 19, wherein at least one surface of the securing device is a non-slip surface.
27. A securing device as claimed in claim 26, wherein said at least one non-slip surface comprises a plurality of ribs.
28. A securing device as claimed in claim 19, wherein the securing device has at least one magnet either side of the cavity.
29. A securing device as claimed in claim 28, wherein at least one of the first and second parts is configured to be able to receive and independently support all of the magnets when in an upright position.
30. A securing device as claimed in claim 19, wherein the securing device is configured to be wrapped around the glasses arm.
31. A securing device as claimed in claim 28, wherein the attachment means of the securing device comprises a portion of loop material and portion of burr material to attach the securing device.
32. A securing device as claimed in claim 21, wherein the first and second parts are connected by a hinge.
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