Tekcapital Plc announced that Innovative Eyewear, Inc. has filed a patent on a key product innovation, flexible spring hinges for smart eyewear. The new patent application entitled Spring-loaded Hinges for Smartglasses (# 18/463,465), Innovative Eyewear's 64th, covers a proprietary component developed to enhance comfort in smart eyewear. The addition of flexible hinges, planned for most upcoming frames produced by Innovative Eyewear, will enhance both the comfort and the range of fit for the frames, enabling each style to be worn by a wider array of users.

Innovative Eyewear believes these new hinges will also increase the durability of the frames by reducing stress points on the temples caused by extended wear.