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Abstract

The present invention relates to floatable eyeglasses. More particularly, one embodiment of the present invention provides floatable eyeglasses, comprising: a first lens; a second lens; a frame, wherein the first lens and the second lens are mounted to the frame; a left temple arm having at least one cavity therein; a first cover element configured to attach to the left temple arm and cover the cavity in the left temple arm to produce a substantially watertight compartment in the left temple arm; a right temple arm having a cavity therein; and a second cover element configured to attach to the right temple arm and cover the cavity in the right temple arm to produce a substantially watertight compartment in the right temple arm; wherein the left temple arm is attached to a first end of the frame; wherein the right temple arm is attached to a second end of the frame; and wherein the substantially watertight compartment in the left temple arm and the substantially watertight compartment in the right temple arm are sized to provide, in combination, sufficient buoyancy to permit the eyeglasses to float in water. Another embodiment of the present invention provides floatable eyeglasses, comprising: a first lens; a second lens; a frame, wherein the first lens and the second lens are mounted to the frame; a left temple arm having a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion has an extension member extending therefrom and the second portion has a cavity therein and wherein the extension member is configured to be received within the cavity such that the first portion and the second portion mate to produce a substantially watertight compartment in the left temple arm; a right temple arm having a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion has an extension member extending therefrom and the second portion has a cavity therein and wherein the extension member is configured to be received within the cavity such that the first portion and the second portion mate to produce a substantially watertight compartment in the right temple arm; wherein the left temple arm is attached to a first end of the frame; and wherein the right temple arm is attached to a second end of the frame.

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First Claim