Ultra thin folding glasses and storage device

Abstract

Embodiments of thin eyeglasses are provided. The eyeglasses comprise a first and second lens connected by a resilient bridge. The eyeglasses comprise a first and second ear piece connected to the first and second lens by a first and second hinge. One lens can be rotated about the hinge and over the other lens to place the eyeglasses in a compact configuration.

1 . An eyewear system comprising:
 a first frame comprising a first lens;   a second frame comprising a second lens;   a bridge connecting the lenses;   a first ear piece extending from a side of the first frame, the first flexible ear piece configured to fold flush against the first frame; and   a second ear piece extending from a side of the second frame, the second flexible ear piece configured to fold flush against the second frame.   
     
     
         2 . The eyewear system of  claim 1 , comprising
 a first hinge configured to connect the first frame and the first flexible ear piece, wherein the first hinge is positioned within a thickness of the first frame; and   a second hinge configured to connect the second frame and the second flexible ear piece,   wherein the second hinge is positioned within a thickness of the second frame.   
     
     
         3 . The eyewear system of  claim 2 , wherein the first and second hinges protrude from a side of the first and second frames. 
     
     
         4 . The eyewear system of  claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the eyewear system, when the ear pieces are folded, is about  2 - 10  mm. 
     
     
         5 . The eyewear system of  claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the eyewear system when the ear pieces are folded is less than about  2 . 3  mm. 
     
     
         6 . The eyewear system of  claim 1 , wherein the first frame and the second frame comprise a first side configured to be positioned closer to a user's face and a second side configured to be positioned farther from a user's face, and wherein the first ear piece is configured to fold flush against the first side of the first frame, and wherein the second ear piece is configured to fold flush against the first side of the second frame.