Method and kit for attaching side shields to eyeglass temples

Abstract

A method for mounting safety shields onto eyeglass temples and a kit for carrying out that method. A temple of an eyeglass frame is placed in a channel forming part of a side shield thereafter, a pin is inserted into an opening formed in the side shield to create a force fit between the temple, the channel and the pin which attaches the side shield to the temple. The side shield is placed in its operative position before the pin is inserted into the opening and the force fit resulting from the insertion of the pin into the opening holds the side shield in its operative position. The kit includes a side shield having a longitudinally extending channel into which a longitudinally extending eyeglass temple may be inserted. The channel has an open lateral end through which the temple may be inserted and a supporting lateral end against which the temple may be supported. The side shield further includes an opening extending transversely to both the longitudinal direction and the supporting lateral wall. A pin is adapted to be inserted into the opening so as to force the temple against the supporting end of the channel to create a force fit between the side shield and the temple when the temple is located in the channel. A member having a slot formed therein is affixed to the temple to receive the pin and prevent the temple from moving longitudinally within the channel of the side shield.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This is a continuing application of U.S. Ser. No. 08 / 320,447, filed Oct. 11, 1994 <?insert-start id="INS-S-00001" date="20050726" ?>now U.S. Pat. No. 5,548,351.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to an improved method for mounting safety shields onto eyeglass temples and a kit for carrying out that method.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Conventional safety spectacles include side safety shields which are removably affixed. However, the case often arises where the employers do not want the employees removing the safety shields.[0006]In the situations where the employer prefers that the shields be permanently affixed the methods of attachment have been rivets, screws, lock-nuts or adhesives. Drilling the temples, which may be plastic or metal, and then securing the shield with a screw or rivet has various drawbacks. Cutting a hole through the temple weakens the te...

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