Improvements in Eye and Head Guards or Protectors to be Worn by Weavers.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Mar., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 4th Dec., 1897-Accepted, 29th Jan., 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION,
Improvements in Eye and Head Guards or Protectors to be Worn by
Weavers.
I, CHRISTOPHER POLLARD, of No. 157, Blackburn Road, Accrington, in the
County of Lancaster, Accountant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:
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This invention relates to improvements in appliances to be worn by weavers and
operatives attending looms for weaving with the object of protecting the eyes and
temples from shuttles which may fly out of the loom. The invention consists of
a guard made somewhat similar to a pair of spectacles but constructed entirely of
aluminium or other metal, in such a manner as to guard the eyes and temples
of the wearer without obstructing the vision.
According to this invention I construct a guard or protector in shape somewhat
similar to a pair of spectacles, the part in front of the eyes being of metal,
preferably, aluminium, with a longitudinal slot or opening therein, so that the
vision is not obstructed. On cach side of the eye guard and hinged thereto is a
second guard piece which covers and protects the sides of the eyes and also the
temples. The protectors are worn as ordinary spectacles, and when not in use,
are in a like manner folded.
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Improvements in Eye and Head Guards or Protectors to be worn by
Weavers.
I, CHRISTOPHER POLLARD, of 157, Blackburn Road, Accrington, in the County
of Lancaster, Accountant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to improvements in appliances to be worn by weavers and
operatives attending looms for weaving with the object of protecting the eyes and
temples from shuttles which may fly out of the loom. The invention consists of
a guard made somewhat similar to a pair of spectacles but constructed entirely of
aluminium or other metal, or light strong material such as celluloid, in such a
manner as to guard the eyes and temples of the wearer without obstructing the

page_text: Such being the nature and object of my said invention, the following is a com-
plete description of same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, in
which:-
Fig. 1 is a front elevation of the improved guard, the side pieces being hinged to
the fronts for convenience of folding and carrying.
Fig. 2 is a plan view of Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 is a front elevation of the guard made with the fronts and sides in one
piece.
Fig. 4 is a plan view of Fig. 3.
According to this invention I construct a guard or protector in shape somewhat
similar to a pair of spectacles, the part 2 in front of the eyes being of metal,
celluloid, or other light strong material, preferably aluminium, with a longitudinal
slot or opening 3 therein so that the vision is not obstructed. On each side of the
eye guard 2 and hinged thereto at 5-5 (see Figs. 1 and 2) is a second guard piece 4
which covers and protects the sides of the eyes and also the temples.
The side guards 4 instead of being hinged to the eye guards as shewn by
Figs. 1 and 2, may be formed in one piece with the eye guards as shewn by
Figs. 3 and 4, and in this case the nose bridge 6 is made of leather or other pliable
substance to allow of folding so that the guards can be conveniently carried in the
pocket. The edges of the guards which are in contact with the face of the wearer
are covered with a beading 7 of plush or other soft substance cemented or stitched
thereto.
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The protectors or guards are worn as ordinary spectacles, and when not in use
are in like manner folded. An elastic hand or cord 8 attached to the protectors
as shown is paved around the back of the head of the wearer, or the protectors may
be maintained in position by spring wires passing behind the car similar to
ordinary spectacles.
The nose bridge 6, when of leather, may be made adjustable, as also may the
maintaining band 8.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
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(1) The protector consisting of the slotted eye guards 2-2 hinged to which are
the side guards 4. 4 as and for the purpose herein described and substantially as
illustrated by Figs. 1 and 2 of the annexed drawings.
(2) The protector consisting of the slotted eye guards 2-2 combined with and
forming part of which are the side guards 4. 4 as and for the purpose herein
described and substantially as illustrated by Figs. 3 and 4 of the annexed
drawings.