DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Apr., 1897-Accented, 19th June, 1897
We FREDERICK ARTHUR ROSE of 8 Back Wesley Street, Belle Vue near
Wakefield, Grocer's Assistant and HENRY ELLIOTT of 4 South View, Agbrigg,
Wakefield, Schoolmaster, in the West Riding of Yorkshire do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1. is a perspective view of cyclist's cap.
Fig. 2. is enlarged side view of arms of frame carrying shield.
Fig. 3 shows light bar K detached.
(1.) The framework of the body of cap A consists of cardboard or other light
material, which, while readily accomodating itself to the head is rigid enough to
hold the appendages mentioned in paragraphs III to 7 of this specification; the
framework is perforated at suitable intervals to allow effective ventilation. The
framework is covered with silk (or other light cloth), and as light as possible
consistent with the provision of ability to sustain the above-mentioned appendages.
(II.) Fixtures to front of "body." On the right and left sides and towards the
front of the cap's framework are two fixtures or clips B (see Drawings 1 & 2 & 3)
to receive the arms C (see Drawing 2) from which is suspended the framework or
wings D carrying the eye shield E spoken of in par. V herewith attached.
(II.) The arms C are secured in position and adjusted by two screws F or by
other suitable means so that the arms can be detached by the fingers without the
use of a screwdriver or other mechanical tool, and the cap may be worn without
the appendages, if so desired. The two screws F allow the height of the front
appendage (paragraph V) to be regulated. The arms are made of brass, (or other
suitable material) as light as possible consistent with power to hold the suspended
framework (paragraph V). The parts G of the arms which fit into the fixtures
must be long enough to allow the height of the appendage to be regulated.
The arms C stand out from the front of the cap sufficient to allow convenient
adjustment of the lower part of the light framework or wings D suspended there-
from (par: V) to the lower part of the nose.
(IV.) Peak and shield. Stretched between the two arms, C and forming a kind
of flexible peak H is a piece of silk, fast to the arms (paragraph III) at convenient
distances from the ends of each, and made of the proper size so that when extended
it is as nearly as possible without creases when in position, and fills entirely the
space between the arms and the front of the cap. This "peak" is continuous with
or fastened to the upper part of the veil or shield (par. V) but so as to allow of
free movement of the lower framework (par. V) without injuring either the shie
or peak.
(V.) From the ends of the arms C (par. III) a lighter framework D of brass or
other suitable material is hinged or pivotted and suspended so as to freely move
upward and backward from the junction of the arms. The lower part of the frame-
work D is bridged at J to rest on the nose of the wearer. Upon this framework
is a light veil of a suitable colour restful to the eyes, stretched so as to be practically
without creases, while of fine structure so as not to be distressing to the eyes of
the wearer, as also to effect the main purpose for which it is designed.

page_text: (VI.) The upward and backward movement (par. V & VII) of the lower frame-
work above referred to allows the veil or shield to be removed from the front of
the eyes without actually removing the whole or any of the front appendages.
The sides of the lower framework are so formed that when in position, they are
out of the line of direct vision; while the lower part of it (i.e. of the framework)
is bridged at J and so formed as to receive and adapt itself to the nose of the
wearer.
(VII.) The framework of the veil or shield is fastened by two pieces of
elastic K (see drawing Fig. 1) one on each side, stretched between the sides of the
cap, and the sides of the framework of veil or shield, so as to exert a gentle and
.sufficient pressure to keep it in position, or hold it back when temporarily required
to remove it (the veil) from the front of the eyes.
(VIII.) The back of the cap is provided with a small light bar L (attachable)
from which is suspended a piece of silk or other light material as a protection to
the back of the head and neck from the direct rays of the sun.
This cap is an effectual protection for the eyes against wind, dust, guats, flies and
other insects.
(IX.) Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is :-
1. Cyclists' caps with adjustable flexible peak, and adjustable and removable
shield, which can be turned back at will, and retained in either position for the
purposes described.
2. Cyclists' caps with adjustable removable front shield, with clips at the back,
and light bar, or wire, for retaining a silk or other back shield, as and for the
purposes substantially as shown and described.
3. The construction of the light cycling cap, having a shield attached at the back,
and an adjustable shield at the front, as and for the purposes substantially as herein
shown and described.
Dated this 2th day of April 1907.
FREDERICK ARTHUR ROSE,
HENRY ELLIOTT,
Per John E. Walsh,
Royal Exchange Chambers, Boar Lane, Leeds,
Patent Agent for Applicants.