US302734A - Francis marion jobson - Google Patents

Description

(No Model.)

F. M. JOBSON.

No. 302,734. Patented July 29, 1884.

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FRANCIS MARION J OBSON, THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA.

COMB.

.IJPECIFICATIQN forming part of Letters Patent No. 302,734, dated July 29, 1884:.

Application filed April 14, 1884. (No model.)

which form a part of this specification.

This invention relates to hair-cutters implements; and it consists in two combs constructed, arranged, and adapted for use substantially as hereinafter described, and specified in the claims.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a perspective view. Fig. 2 is a transverse section of my device. Fig. 3 is adetailviewof themain comb;

Figs. 4 and 5, of the supplemental combs. Fig. 6 shows a modification, all of which will be described;

The main comb A is preferably provided with a handle, A, and is provided with a groove, B, formed in one side of the comb above the teeth B, as shown. Openings 1) b are formed through the comb, one, I), being formed at a right angle to the plane of the comb, and the other, I), at an angle downward, as most clearly shown in Fig. 2. These openings merge into the groove 13. The supplemental comb D has its back fitted to rest in groove 13, and is provided with a stem, (Z, threaded on its outer end, and adapted to be inserted through one of openings 5 b and receive the retaining-nut E. In practice I prefer to use combs of various widths, as shown in Figs. 4. and 5. For convenience of reference I will refer to b as the straight and b as the inclined opening.

My device is intended for shingling hair, banging same in'the prevalent style, or for any other case where it is desired to cut hair an even length.

In operation the device is applied to the hair with both combs resting firmly on the scalp. The implement is then moved over the head, supplemental comb in front, and the hair is all thrown upon evenly. The scissors are plied under the top of the main comb, and, resting on the supplemental one, cut the hair an even length throughout, as will beunderstood. If it is desired to cut thehair very short, Iuse the smaller supplemental comb (shown in Fig. 4) and insert its stem through the inclined opening in the main comb. To cut medium length, the same comb is used; but the stem is put through the straight hole. To cut the hair longer, the wider comb (shown in Fig. 5) will be used and adjusted as will be evident from the foregoing description. \Vhere so desired, the supplemental combs may be supplied in numbers'of various widths, so that the .hair can be accurately cut any desircdl length.

While I prefer to make the implement of detachable combs, it is manifest it might be made in a single piece with main and supplemental combs integral. This would give good results in the cutting of hair a single length. I however prefer to make the combs detachable. I also prefer to connect them in the manner described. They may obviously be connected in various ways to secure their detachment as well as their adjustment to different angles. I have shown in Fig. 6 amodified means for securing these ends, consisting in forming the main comb with a dovetail groove, F, and a dovetail tenon,f, and the back of the supplemental comb with a dovetail tenon, G, and a groove, 9, in the head of same. It will be seen the tenon G may be slipped in groove F, or groove 9 on tenon f, so as to secure the combs at one or the other angle, as described. This, itwill be appreciated, would involve no departure from the broad principles of my invention.

Having described my invention, what Iclaim, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-- 1. A hair-cutters implement having two combs arranged at an angle to each other, and having their backs joined, substantially as set forth.

2. A hair-cutters implement having two combs arranged at an angle to each other, and having their backs detach ably joined, substantially as set forth.

8. A hair-cutters implement having two combs arranged at angles to each other, the

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backs of said combs being provided with means whereby they may be joined together in a plurality of angles, substantially as set forth.

4. The herein-describedhair-cuttersimplement, consisting of a main comb provided with a groove or seat in one side of its back, and a transverse opening leading from said seat or groove, and the supplemental comb fitted to said seat or groove, and having a threaded stem fitted to be inserted through the transverse opening, and a retaining-nut, substantially as setforth.

5. A hair-'cutters implement consisting of the main comb provided with a handle, and

having a longitudinal groove formed in one 1 side of its back, and a straight and inclined transverse openings merging in said groove, and the supplemental comb having a stem fitted to be inserted through either of said openingsand a retaining-nut, substantially as set 2o forth.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

FRANCIS MARION J OBSON.

Witnesses:

ARTHUR PATTEN, J. W. GROOVER.

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