Note: Descriptions are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.
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The purpose of this glove is to keep Ilaggers safer on the job, as I too, am a
flagger in the
construction field for almost two years. This glove will aid in the safety of
flaggers who
are trying to stop traffic from both sides, which is called a Two-way One-way
procedure.
There have been far too many flaggers being struck or near misses by motorists
that fail
to stop, and some unfortunately have been fatal... One of the things that
occur, when the
flag-ger stops the traffic with the paddle, and then wants the traffic on the
other side to
stop by putting up the paddle to the other side havina placed their hand up to
let the other
side know to stay "stopped" as soon as their hands comes down slightly to deal
with the
other side, there are far too many motorists that" fail to stay stopped", and
end up going
through thus causing injury to the flagger and possibly others that are on the
road. But
with my idea, this way when the motorists see the stop sign in the palm of the
hand they
will stay" stopped" until it is time for them to be released, and thus
preventing anyone
from sustaining any kind of injury or loss of life on the job. There are
several other
demographics of society that could also benefit from this, such as Traffic
Police, cyclists,
pedestrians, etc.
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Break-down of Drawings May22, 2008
Figure 1 is a top view of the glove, that depicts a "sports-like design strap
glove," the
Fluorescent Lime-yellow is then placed on top of the Silver reflective
material
which is about.3cm past the Lime-yellow which is approximetly lem in diameter
and then sewn to the black flexible material, the same concept applies to the
strap
which is about 2cm in diameter. This glove is to be a snug fit, not loose.
Also, the simulation of the fingers is approximetly 1.5cm from the tip of the
glove.
The strap of the glove for the left hand, should then be vectored to the left
side of the
hand, all are then sewn on with yellow tread approximetly .3cm from edge of
the Lime-
yellow fabric. This side of the glove is the "Slow down" side, by extending
ones arm out
directly in front of oneself, the motorists are more likely to proceed to
"slow down" and
eventually coming to a complete "stop" once presented with the "stop signal"
in the palm
of the hand.
Figure 2 is a view of the "stop signal" in the palm of the glove. See figure
3.
Figure 3 is the break down of layers that make-up the "stop signal" in figure
2 which
consists of five different layers, first the high gloss white piping is sewn
around a 3" in
diameter circle, then place 1 cm of polyester stuffing in between No.'s 5&6 of
figure 3.
Glue or sew No.6 of figure 3, to No.5 with weather resistant fabric glue.
Place another
1 cm of polyester stuffing to the underside of the circle, then sew or glue to
black flexible
fabric, both can be done for better durability. Circle is approximetly .5cm
from both
sides of the palm, red-orange florescent half moon is approximetly 1 cm in
height to give
it, its depth perception for a better visual for the on coming motorists.
Material for the
Glove can be made for all weather types, cool for summer and warm for cooler
months,
fabric can be either leather or suede for weather proofing.
Figure 4 is how the Lime-yellow and Silver Florescent fabric come together
.3cm of the
Silver fabric is over the Lime-yellow and then both are sewn to the black
flexible fabric
with yellow tread.
Figure 5 shows the finished "Stop Signal" palm up view. See figure 3 for more
details.
End results would entail that figures 1 &2 be sewn together with black tread
sewn
throughout the entirety of the glove. The lining of the glove will be made of
black lining
that will then be sewn together and inserted into the glove and then be sewn
in the same
formation as the glove.
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Components May22, 2008
1. Black Flexible material
2. Silver Reflective material
3. Lime-yellow Fluorescent material
4. Velcro sewn to strap and to glove
5. Piping clear/white
6. Red-Orange Fluorescent material circle 2 1/2", peak height lcm
7. 1 cm Polyester stuffing
8. Stitching done in yellow and black thread
9. Cut out U shape space, on the outer side of the glove, strap is placed on
top of the
U, and then seams are then sewn together. Then the edges are then velcroed to
the glove and strap.
10. Lining (Black)
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