Improvements in the Manufacture of Pocket Razors.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Sept., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 13th May 1890-Accepted, 28th June. 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Pocket Razors.
I, EDWIN MURRAY DICKINSON Murray Works 51 Division Street Sheffield Cutlery
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
I make handles for razor blades with two scales of German silver or other metal
sufficiently broad to allow of one edge being turned over so as to form a back of
required depth. These two scales when placed together in an opposite direction form
a blade handle with a back on either edge, and when attached to the tang of the razor-
blade by one-pin also form a knuckle joint so that when the handle is closed it entirely
covers the blade.
When the razor is required for use it is necessary to pull the scales apart in an
opposite direction. The scales being only fastened by one pin can pass in the back-
ward direction completely round the end of the blade and when pulled back sufficiently
reform the handle for use while shaving.
When it is required to close the razor the scales are turned back in the like reverse
manner over the edge of the blade; and one scale being made longer at the end than
the other, with its extra length turned over, so as to form a cap, the other and shorter
side passes underneath the cap so formed and secures and completely closes the.
razor.
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..COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Pocket Razors.
I EDWIN MURRAY DICKINSON Murray Works 51 to 57 Division Street Sheffield
Cutlery Manufacturer, 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:-
I make handles for razor blades with two-scales of German silver or other metal
sufficiently broad to allow of one edge being turned over so as to form a back of
required depth. I make the scale for bottom side of handle longer at the end than.
the scale for top side, & by turning this extra length first upwards & then over form
the end of handle and also a cap which secures the two scales together.
These two scales when placed together in an opposite direction form a blade handle
with a back on either edge, and when attached to the tang of the razor blade by one
pin also form a knuckle joint so that when the handle is closed by passing the top
or shorter side underneath the cap of the bottom side, the blade is entirely covered
& completely protected.
When the razor is required for use it is necessary to lift the top scale so as to
take it from underneath the cap, and, leaving the blade out, to bring the top scale
entirely round over the back of the bottom scale; thus reforming the handle for use
while shaving.
To close the razor after shaving it is necessary to lift the top scale so as to cover
the blade and then to replace both underneath the cap of the bottom scale.
In Drawings attached :-
Fig. 1. represents the scale for top side of handle-for which the back is formed
by the scale being turned upwards along the dotted line A. B.
Fig. 2. represents the scale for bottom side of handle-the back for which is made
by the scale being turned upwards along the dotted line c. d. E.; and the end of
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page_text: this back from E to d, being turned inwards a rest is formed for the tang of the
razor blade-preventing the edge froin tonching the bottom of the case.
The end of the handle is formed by this, scale being turned upwards along the
dotted line F. G. The cap which secures scales 1 & 2 together at that end of
handle is formed by the end being farther turned over along the dotted line, H. I.
Fig. 3. shews Figs. 1 & 2 rivetted together & gives a view of the motion of
opening & closing. The dotted line A. B. shows the outside edge of the back A. B.
(Fig. 1) after being turned over:-The lines c. d & d. E. represent the back &
rest c. d. E. (Fig. 2.) when turned over.
Lines F. G. & H. I. shew the end of the handle & the cap.
Fig. 4. represents the complete razor when opened shewing the blade rivetted
between the two scales; & the other end of the handle secured by the cap.
Fig. 5. shews the complete razor closed & securely fastened.
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
The Invention of an improved method of making handles for razors, which handles
cover the blade, completely protect the edge, & enable the razor to be carried in
the pocket without danger.