Type Setting Apparatus.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 16th June, 1896-Accepted, 19th Sept., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Type Setting Apparatus.
I, GEORGE BARKER, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Agents, of
77 Colmore Row Birmingham, in the County of Warwick, Consulting Engineer do
hereby declare the nature of the said invention as communicated to me from abroad
by Louis Kossuth Johnson Mechanical Engineer, of 540 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn,
Kings County, and State of New York and Abbot Augustus Low Merchant of
31 Burling Slip, New York City, New York, residing in the City of Brooklyn,
County of Kings and State of New York, and both in the United States of
America, and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to type setting apparatus in which the types are forwarded
automatically into position to be grasped by the hand of the compositor.
One feature of my present invention consists in a type transferring device
embodying the features of construction substantially as hereinafter set forth.
Another feature of the invention relates to the means for supporting and
handling type containing channels such as those used in type setting and
distributing apparatus, in which the lower types are forwarded from the type
containing channels into position to be removed by hand.
A distinguishing feature of my present invention consists in supporting the type
containing channel in a removable channel holder adapted to be seated in the type
case in such manner that when in position it forms practically an integral part
thereof in so far as the construction and operation of the parts are concerned.
By this means I am enabled to substitute a series of type containing channels
representing a word or other combination of characters quickly and conveniently
by simply litting out the holder containing the exhausted channels and replacing it
by one in which the channels are filled. Thus any number of word combinations
may be prepared and stored ready for immediate transfer and use, the removable
holder being adapted for economical storage as regards space and being well suited
to protect and sustain the channels during handling and transportation.
In this connection my invention includes the formation of the channel holder
with a permanent stationary face plate, thereby simplifying and cheapening the
construction of the device; at the same time it is to be understood that I do not
limit ourselves to this construction since the movable or adjustable plate heretofore
invented by us may be used if preferred upon our interchangeable channel holders.
Another feature of my invention consists in making our detachable channel
holders with a permanent type floor below a support for the type containing
channels, and in countersinking the floor of the type case to receive this type floor
so as to render it flush with the type platform over which the types are advanced
by the type pusher.
An incidental feature in this connection consists in making the seat in the type
platform of the case formed for the reception of the lower end of one channel
holder with a groove or depression at the front edge for the double purpose of
facilitating the introduction of the channel holder from the front of the case and
acting as a temporary receptacle for dust or dirt that might otherwise be carried
between the upper surface of the type platform and the under surface of the type
floor on the holder. I thus avoid any interference with the alignment of the
holder and channel with relation to the type platform in type forwarding
mechanism.
In my system of plural type setting we find it convenient, in order to avoid the

page_text: necessity for turning the types upon their longitudinal axes from their flat side to
their edges, to have the types arranged in the type containing channels upon their
edges instead of upon their flat sides. Since the different types vary in thickness
it is desirable that the containing channels vary correspondingly in width so as to
properly support and sustain the types individually and collectively. Thus the
grouping of the types in adjoining channels to form a given word more or less variation
in the width of the channel will be necessary; and in order that the same plural
channel may be used for various combinations of letters it is desirable that the
side walls or partitions between the channels be respectively adjustable.
Another feature of the invention consists, in a plural type channel having side
walls which are relatively adjustable, the means by which this is accomplished
being of secondary importance. The invention also includes, in conjunction with the
above features an exterior side plate formed with a flange which acts as a back and
front plate to all the channels.
By my improvements I attain a plural containing channel which is adjustable
and adaptable to all sizes of type, and I are enabled to use types of different fonts
and to make any combination or arrangement of letters or characters that may be
desirable. By thus having a universal plural channel I reduce the requirements
of the plant, saving storage of channels as is necessary where the partitions are
fixed and only adapted for a particular font of type.
Another feature of I present invention consists in arranging the type containing
channels consecutively one in advance of the other, the types being supported
therein on the flat, and in removing the types consecutively, one at a time, from
the column in such manner that each succeeding type is deposited upon top of the
one next succeeding, the types resting one upon the other on the flat with the
lowest one (the first detached) on the type platform, along which all are advanced
for presentation and removal.
This feature of detaching the types separately and depositing them successively
one on top of the other is new and important feature in the handling of a plurality
of types, and I seek to cover herein broadly the essential and requisite features of
construction, although the same result may be attained by the construction and
arrangement of parts different from that herein shown and described, as will be
fully demonstrated.
By my invention I avoid the necessity of arranging the types on their
edges in the type containing channels, or of turning thein from their flat to their
edges; of converging them when on their edges; and of overcoming the combined
resistance of all the columns of types while detaching and assembling them.
An important feature in this connection consists in arranging for the support of
the type columns by shoulders upon the channels themselves for the purpose of
rendering the types independent of the type floor below, so that the latter may be
withdrawn without disturbing the types, and so that the types may be positively
supported and held in alignment while being lowered into position.
A feature which it is the object of my present invention to guard against, by
dispensing with the stepped floor and substituting a level continuous floor which is
horizontal or nearly so, while the channels themselves are arranged at different
heights, successively, from the highest in front to the lowest in the rear of the
holder, so that those detached will be able to pass under succeeding channels and
columns, the types being successively detached from the ends of the columus and
laid upon top of those already detached as the latter pass beneath.
To this end the invention consists in the arrangement, with the channels at
different elevations, of a pusher blade common to all, inclined and operating at an
angle with relation to the horizontal type Hoor, substantially parallel and
corresponding to the difference in elevation of the type channels, in such manner
that during its forward stroke the front edge will detach the lowest type in each
column one after the other, collecting them and carrying them forward upon the
horizontal type floor upon which the first type only rests, with the others piled upon
it above, one upon the other upon their flat sides.

page_text: By this arrangement each type need descend only a distance about equal to its
own thickness, and is deposited evenly and gently upon the type next preceding it
excepting only in the case of the first or rear type which need not drop at all, since
it can be supported directly upon the type floor. As a consequence all jolting or
unevenness of motion in the advance of the types is avoided, and they glide gently
and evenly along the type floor in perfect alignment both longitudinally and
laterally in which condition they are finally left by the retractile movement of the
pusher blade with their front ends projecting over the front edge of the type
floor.
The invention also includes the adjustment of the type containing channels with
relation to the inclined pusher blade for the purpose of affecting the accurate
presentation of the types to the edge of the pusher blade; and in this connection a
like adjustment of the front side walls or face plates of the channels with relation
to the path of the pusher blade.
Another feature relates to the form of type setting apparatus in which the type
containing channels are arranged side by side with their lower ends arranged at
different levels over a series of terraced type supporting ways, the types being on
their "flat," and being assembled one over the other after they have left the type
containing channels, those above being slid over and upon those next below until
they are all brought into alignment.
In this connection the invention consists in the use of a laterally movable finger
arranged to push the types off their respective ways and over and upon each other
after they have advanced beyond their type containing channels and at the
termination of the forward stroke of the pusher. The invention also includes the
special construction and arrangement of parts whereby the type lever which controls
the forwarding mechanism is lifted out of the way of the advancing types, and
whereby the assembling type finger is also actuated by the type pusher.
An incidental feature of the invention consists in making the type supporting
terraces or ways adjustable in width to adapt them to variations in the size or style
of fonts to be used in connection with the case; and in compensating for variations
in thickness by the use of spacing washers or equivalent interposed between the
plates.
In the accompanying drawings,
Figure 1, is a plan of a portion of an apparatus embodying our improvements;
Figure 2, is an elevation of the same; and Figure 3, is an elevation taken at
right angles to Figure 2;
Figure 4, is a top view of a portion of a type case sufficient to show the practica
application of my invention, one of my removable channel holders being shown in
place and the channels themselves being shown in horizontal section; Figure 5, is
a central vertical section; Figure 6, a similar view, the channel holder and
channels and the type pusher, being omitted;
Figure 7, an isometrical perspective of the lower portion of one of the channel
holders, partially broken away to show the interior;
Figure 8, is an isometrical perspective of a series of five partitions used in
conjunction with an exterior angle plate, the plates or partitions being held apart
by washers or spacing blocks of various thicknesses; Figure 9, is a transverse
section;
Figure 10, is an isometrical perspective of a modified form of exterior angle
plate; Figure 11, a similar view of one of the partitions used in conjunction
therewith;
Figure 12, a front view of a series of channels formed by the use of the parts
shown in Figures 10 and 11;
Figure 13, is an isometrical perspective of a modification of an exterior angle
plate; Figure 14, a view of the partition used in connection therewith;
Figure 15, a top view of the plural channel;
Figure 16, a view showing the type forwarder slightly advanced and the first

page_text: type detached from its column; Figure 17, is a similar view showing the type
forwarder at the end of its advanced stroke ;
Figure 18, a transverse section upon plane of line 18, 18, Figure 16; Figure 19,
a similar view upon plane of line 19, 19, Figure 16;
Figure 20, is an isometrical view of the upper end of one of the type face
plates;
Figure 21, is an isometrical view of the upper end of one of the channels ;
Figure 22, is a vertical longitudinal section of the type channel holder showing
the pusher in its retracted position; Figure 23, a similar view showing the pusher
at the end of its forward stroke; Figure 24, is a top view;
Figure 25, is a section on plane of line 25, 25, Figure 23;
Figure 26, is a side elevation of my improved device, the type pusher being in
its retracted position;
Figure 27, is an elevation showing the pusher in its retracted position and
showing the release of the forwarding mechanism by the types last forwarded;
Figure 28, is a plan of the device;
Figure 29, is a plan of the underside of the device;
Figure 30, is a partial view of the underside of the device, illustrating
the rocking over of the finger lever during the retractile movement of the
pusher;
Figure 31, shows a front view of the device with the types assembled;
Figures 32 and 33, similar views, illustrating the action of the lateral finger in
assembling the types;
Figure 34, a horizontal section through the type containing channels, showing a
plan of the device with the pusher at the end of its forward stroke ;
Figures 35 and 36, are views similar to Figure 34, showing the pusher at different
points of its stroke; Figure 37, is a sectional elevation; Figure 38, a similar view,
the pusher being omitted;
Figure 39, is a plan of the pusher;
Figures 40 and 41, are views illustrating the adjustment of the plates by which
the terraced type ways are formed.
In Figures 1 to 3, A, represents a channel, B, the transfer wheel, and C, the
feed channel. The types t, are fed into the primary channel A, by any suitable
means resting, therein with their "flat" or broad side in contact with those next
adjoining.
The types t, are forwarded by means of a follower F, actuated by a weight f
through the medium of the cord f', connected with a stud f2, secured to the
follower F, or by other automatic means. The side wall a, of the groove or
channel A, is slotted longitudinally as at a', to allow the movement back and forth
of the follower F.
The follower F, presses the types consecutively against the periphery b, of the
transfer wheel B, and between the transfer fingers 6, of said wheel, the peripheral
spaces 62, between the radial fingers, each being equivalent to the width of a
broad or "flat" side of a type. The side walls c, of the feed channel C, are
recessed as at c¹, to receive a little over one fourth of the periphery of the roller B,
so as to form upper and lower guiding surfaces g, above and below the transfer
wheel and opp site the end of the primary channel A, said guides g, constituting
a continuation of the fixed wall and guiding surfaces c', of which the right hand
side of the feed channel is formed.
The outer wall d, is adjustable with relation to the wall c, to adapt the apparatus
to a particular thickness of type to be transferred to the type containing channel H.
This adjustment of the side wall d, may be effected in various ways. In the
drawings the plate D, is formed with a slot d', which allows of its being moved
longitudinally and clamped in the desired position by a thumb screw d 2, the side
wall a 3, of the primary channel A, and the corresponding wall d 3, of the slide D,
being offset and fitting together substantially as shown, so as to afford a continuous

page_text: support for the type irrespective of the spaces e, created to permit of the adjustment
of the plate D.
The type containing channel H¹, for use in the setter may consist of a plural
type containing channel such as hereinafter described, or of the ordinary type
containing channels H', presented singly or in a sliding holder or galley H 2, as
in Figure 1.
The radial transfer fingers 61, are preferably bevelled or curved substantially
as shown in the drawings to compensate for any slight variation in alignment of
the types and to facilitate their centralization, but this is not indispensable since
the automatic follower F, will always force the types into the peripheral
spaces 62.
It is obvious that a right angle between the two channels A and C, is the most
desirable, although any slight variation therefrom would not materially affect
the utility of the invention or apparatus, since the essential feature in this respect
is changing the course transversely of the types as they pass through the apparatus
so that while they rest upon their flat sides against each other in the primary
channel A, they will pass into and through the feed channels C, with their narrow
edges resting against each other.
By the use of the rotary transfer wheel the change in the alignment of the
types may be effected rapidly and with accuracy, and the invention is the solution
of a difficult problem heretofore attended upon our method of presenting the types
on, their edges in the type setting case for assemblance and removal in plural
number.
In Figures 4 to 14, inclusive the type platform A', is formed with the usual
converging side walls a", a", and with an upper guard A".
P, is the type pusher of any ordinary or desired form, the front edge p, of which
may be curved if desired to facilitate the converging of the types during the
operation of forwarding them.
In Figures 4, 5, 6 and 7, the type containing channels H', are formed with a
jog or offset el, corresponding in size and shape to the shoulder h, in the interior
of the holder H 12, upon which the type containing channels are supported so as
to suspend their lower edges, above the type floor h', which forms the bottom of
the holder H 12.
It will be seen that the front walls 2, of the holder H 12, as shown in the
drawings forms a permanent rigid part of the structure; and a slot / 3, or opening
is left between its lower edge and the type floor . A removable or adjustable
face plate may be substituted for the front wall h 2, if preferred. As constructed
however, our transferable holder consists simply of a plain rectangular box
closed on four sides with a plain bottom h', the only openings at the bottom being
the slot 3, in front and the slot 4, at the rear both of said slots being made to
admit of the reciprocating pusher P, underneath the type containing channels H'.
The type platform A, is formed with a seat S, which is preferably counter-
sunk, for the reception of the lower end of the type holder H 12. The depth of
the seat S, is preferably equal to the thickness of the type floor h¹, so as to bring
the upper surface of the latter flush with the upper surface a 22, of the type
platform. Thus wheu in position the type floor , practically forms a part and
continuation of the type platform, leaving the latter free and unobstructed for the
passage of the type forwarder.
The front edge of the seat S, is preferably formed with a groove or recess 8, of
greater depth than the countersunk seat itself, so that the front edge of the floor h¹,
may be depressed slightly while placing the holder in position or removing it
therefrom, and so that any dust or dirt scraped along the type platform by the
front edge of the type floor h', will drop into this recess s, and will not interfere
with the perfect seating and alignment of the holder. A modification of our
plural channel is shown in Figures 8 to 14, inclusive wherein plain plates or
partitions A 2, are used, either alone or in conjunction with an exterior angle

page_text: plate B 2, provided with the wide flange B', which constitute the back plate for
all the channels, or each plate A 2, may be formed with a back flange A 3, and the
angle plate B2, not only with the back plate B', but also with a front plate B3,
common to all the channels.
Any suitable or appropriate means may be employed for clamping the several
partitions A 2, B 2, together in prescribed relation to each other. Thus, a threaded
bolt C, may pass through perforations a 21, a 21, in the plates A2, B2, and
through washers d 21, interposed between the plates, the latter and the washers
being clamped together by a thumb nut E.
Where it is desired to store the types and lock them in the channels this bolt C¹,
with washers d 21, and thumb nut E, may he duplicated one set being arranged at
either end of the channel as shown in Figure 12. By using washers d 21, which
are scant, or slightly less in width or thickness than the types, the latter may be
effertually locked in such channel for storage until desired for use, when the
bolt C, and washers at one eud may be removed and the types transferred to
other channels, or the remaining clamp nut E, may be loosened sufficiently to
release the types from frictional contact with the side walls so that when the
plural channel is placed in the type holder H12, the types will descend by gravity
in the usual way to the type platform.
Instead of using the bolts C', nut E, and washers d 21, the backs B', may be
formed with rearwardly projecting flanges, each formed with a elongated
slot 31. These flanges bu, overlap each other as will be seen by reference to
Figure 15, all the slots 631, coinciding with each other longitudinally. A stud
bolt C 2, projects from the rear wall B', of the exterior angle plate B 2, extending
through all the slots 6 31, and engaging above with the lock nut E¹.
Thus when the nut- E', is-loosened the partitions A 2, may be individually and
collectively moved and adjusted with relation to cach and to the exterior
plates B 2.
In Figures 16 to 19, inclusive a socket holder A 22, may be employed to receive
-and support
the type containing channels H¹, and their types t, said holder A 22,
being in turn supported upon the bed or table D 22. The type channels H 10, H 20,
H 30, H 40, are arranged one behind the other in a common vertical plane, their
lower ends being in the same transverse or horizontal plane.
As shown in the drawings the holder A 22, has a series of sockets or recesses a 10,
formed in it for the reception of the type containing channels H', said recesses a 10,
being formed with seats a 12, for the lower edges of the side walls of the type
containing channels. These seats may be also formed with and include the type
supporting shoulders a 24, if desired, the said type supporting shoulders a 24,
directly upon the edges of the channels H', themselves since by the latter structure
the types are supported entirely in and by the channels, so that no temporary or
extraneous support is necessary for the columns of type during the transfer or
insertion in the holder A 22.
The removable type floor C 22, rests upon the bed or table D 22, and between
the lower side walls of the holder or other lateral supports which keep it in
alignment with the channels above, and with the pusher P. The type floor
terminates in each case below, or approximately below, the front edges of the type
supporting shoulders a 24. The "drop" or difference in level between these
platforms c 10, c 11, c23, c 33, is approximately equivalent to the thickness of the
type in the column above, so as to reduce the distance to which the type are to
drop to the minimum, and thereby obviate jar or derangement.
The type floor (22, is formed with the longitudinal groove c, for the
reception of the reciprocating pusher P, which is nothing more than a plain thin
blade actuated intermittently by any suitable or well known mechanism for this
purpose.
In the drawings the type floor C 22, is grooved centrally, and a type shoulder a 26,
is formed on each side of each channel so that the types are supported throughout

page_text: on both edges, the pusher blade acting centrally on the heels of the types and
between the type shoulders a 26. If preferred however the type supports a 26,
may he on one side of the channel only, in which case the position of the pusher
blade P, and of the groove e, may be varied to correspond.
In Figures 20 to 25, the type supporting shoulders a, are formed directly upon
the inner lower edges of the type containing channels H. Any suitable means for
supporting the channels adjustably upon and within the holder A 22, may be
resorted to. A simple method is that shown in the drawings in which the upper
ends of the channels H', are formed with lugs 8, which are threaded to receive the
sei screws 9, the lower ends of which bear against the upper side of the frame or
stationary part thereof.
The type table D", is grooved centrally and longitudinally to admit of the
reciprocating of the pusher P, and travels upon the inclined table D 222, which is
approximately parallel or equivalent to the difference in elevation between the
type containing channels above.
The front plates 2, are adjustable vertically with relation to the types and the
path of the pusher, P, by any suitable means, as by the set screws 9¹, passing
through the lugs 8, said screws bearing against a stationary part of the frame A 22;
or the set screws S 11, passing through the slots sl, as in the case of the first front
plate F 22.
The adjustment of the channels and of the face plates vertically is to provide
for the adaptation of the case to types of different thicknesses.
In Figures 25 to 33, the type platform A¹, is formed with terraces t", t, for the
reception and support of the types in the channels above.
The pusher P, is formed with the blade p 10, having the offsets, corresponding to
and resting upon the terraces t". It is also formed with a lateral bayonet arm B 55,
the forward end 55, of which raises and sustains the type lever L. The lower
portion of the pusher P, is also formed with an arm A 55, carrying the pin or
stud a 55, which engages with a slot f 55, in the finger lever F 55.
The type lever L, is pivoted at m 66, to a stationary part of the device. Its
front end is formed with a type bearing surface 155, and is of greater weight than
the rear end, which engages with the clutching mechanism M.
The finger lever F 55, is pivoted at its rear end, to a stationary part of the
device, and its forward end f 25, is formed to act as a finger to assemble the
type.
A top guard G 55, extends over all but the last or lowest of the type terraces t¹¹,
of the type platform A'.
In Figures 34 to 41, the terraced ways t", ", are arranged successively at
different levels corresponding to the thicknesses of the types to be accommodated.
The space between each way t", and the lower end of the type containing channel
above exceeds but slightly the thickness of the type; and the front plate a, of
the holder H 12, is formed with the offsets a 112, a 112, and is set to admit of the
forwarding of one type only from each channel.
The pusher blade P, consists preferably, though not necessarily, of a plate of
sheet metal stamped up or otherwise formed with the steps t 22, corresponding to,
and fitting over the terraced type ways t. The blade in this case is of a length
equal to or greater than that of the stroke required, so that the columns of types
are supported thereon during the forwarding of the lowest types, which latter drop
in front of the forward edge of the pusher when it is retracted.
During the forward stroke of the pusher the types encounter the converging
wali D 55, and are thereby guided over each other until they finally rest in perfect
aligument with their forward ends projecting through the port N.
In order to compensate for the difference in level presented by the front edge of
the pusher owing to the arrangement of the channels at different levels, I provide
a heel plate H9, which automatically enters behind the types after they have
cleared their channels, and thereby afford support for the heels of the higher types
as they slide over those next below.

page_text: A convenient method of accomplishing this is by means of the metallic spring
shown berein, the spring / 9, and heel plate H 9, being formed in one piece. An
incline 126, forces the heel plate H 9, in behind the types at the proper time
during the forward stroke of the pusher, to the rear of which the spring h9, is secured,
and the resilience of the spring causes it to withdraw the heel plate during the
retractile movement of the pusher.
In order to adapt the device to types of different widths the ways t", may be
made of plates superposed one over the other as shown in Figures 40 and 41, the
plates being held adjustably by set screws S 9, passing through transverse slots S 2.
Differences in the thickness of types is compensated for by the interposition of
washers S4, between the plates t, for the larger types.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is,
First. A type transferring apparatus formed with a primary type channel of a
width equal to the greatest width of the type, a secondary type channel of less
width than the first situated substantially at right angles to the latter and a rotary
transferring device situated at the angle between the said two channels, and
arranged to transfer the types from one channel to the other, substantially in the
manner and for the purpose described.
Second. The combination of a type containing channel of a width equal to the
greatest width of the type, an automatic forwarding and following device in said
primary channel, a second type channel substantially at right angles to the first
named and of less width, a rotating wheel situated at the angle between the two
channels and formed with radial fingers which transfer the types from the wider to
the narrower channel, and a series of movable channels for receiving the types
from the said secondary channel for use in type setting apparatus, substantially in
the manner described.
Third. A transferring apparatus formed with a primary channel of a width
equal to the greatest width of the type, a secondary channel substantially at right
angles to the first and of less width, one side wall of which latter channel is
adjustable to regulate the width of said channel, and a rotary transferring device
situated at the angle between the two channels for the purpose and substantially in
the manner described.
Fourth. A transfer apparatus formed with a primary channel of a width equal
to the greatest width of the type, a secondary type channel of less width than the
first, situated at substantially right angles to the latter, a rotary transferring device
situated at the angle between the said two channels, and guides above and below
said rotary trauslerring device for the support of the types during transfer,
substantially in the manner and for the purpose described.
Fifth. In a type setter case substantially such as described the combination of
the type platform, formed with the converging side walls, and countersunk seat,
the type forwarder, and the channel holder, formed with the type floor, shoulder,
and slots, substantially in the manner and for the purpose described.
Sixth. In a type setter case substantially such as described the combination of
the type platform, formed with the converging side walls, countersunk seat, and
recesses, the type forwarder, the channel holder, formed with the type floor,
shoulder, and slots, and a plurality of type containing channels formed with the
offsets, substantially in the mauner and for the purpose described.
Seventh. In combination with one or more movable partitions an exterior angle
plate formed with a back plate common to all the channels substantially in the
manner and for the purpose described.
Eighth. In combination with one or more movable side walls or partitions, an
exterior angle plate formed with a back plate common to all the channels and with
a front plate common to all the channels substantially in the manner and for the
purpose described.

page_text: Ninth. In combination with a series of movable side walls or partitions, a series
of washers or spacing blocks interposed between the said side walls or partitions
and means for clamping the said washers or blocks and the said side walls or
partitions together, substantially in the manner and for the purpose described.
Tenth. The combination of a series of type containing channels arranged one
behind the other in the same plane longitudinally, a series of type supporting
shoulders for sustaining the types in said channels; a series of type platforins of
successively different levels below said type shoulders, and a type forwarder
arranged to successively detach and forward the types substantially in the manner
and for the purpose described.
Eleventh. The combination with a series of type containing channels arranged
one behind the other in the same plane longitudinally, said channels being formed
with type supporting shoulders at their lower ends of less width than the type so
as to allow the pusher blade to pass through the channel; a series of type
platforms of successively different levels below the said type containing channels,
and a type forwarder arranged and operating to successively detach and forward
the types substantially in the manner and for the purpose described.
Twelfth. In combination with a series of type containing channels arranged one
behind the other in the same longitudinal plane, and with a type forwarder
substantially such as described, of a removable type floor formed with a series of
steps or platforms of different heights corresponding approximately to the thickness
of the types above for the purpose of effecting the deposit of types successively one
upon the other during the forward movement of the pusher, substantially as
described.
Thirteenth. The combination of a series of type containing channels arranged
one behind the other in the same plane longitudinally, a series of type supporting
shoulders for sustaining the types in said channels, a series of type platforms of
successively different levels below said type shoulders, a type forwarder arranged
to successively detach and forward the types, and the side walls of the channel
holder formed with openings or recesses on either side adjoining the front end of
the type floor for the purpose of admitting of the withdrawal of the types laterally
in either direction, substantially as described.
Fourteenth. The combination of a series of type containing channels arranged
one behind the other in the same plane and at different elevations successively one
above the other from rear to front, a common type floor which is substantially
horizontal and is formed with an inclined groove, and an inclined type forwarder
resting in said groove and arranged to forward the types successively from their
containing channels, resting one upon the other, along said horizontal type floor,
substantially in the manner and for the purpose described.
Fifteenth. The combination of a series of type containing channels arranged one
behind the other in the same plane and at different elevations successively one
above the other from rear to frent, a common type floor which is substantially
horizontal and is formed with an inclined groove; an inclined type forwarder
resting in said groove and arranged to forward the types successively from their
containing channels, resting one upon the other, along said horizontal type floor;
and means for adjusting the type containing channels with relation to the
path of said inclined pusher, substantially in the manner and for the purpose
described.
Sixteenth. The combination of a series of type containing channels arranged one
behind the other in the same plane and at different elevations successively one
above the other from rear to front; a common type floor which is substantially
horizontal and is formed with an inclined groove; inclined type forwarder resting
in said groove and arranged to forward the type successively from their containing
channels, resting one upon the other, along said horizontal type floor; and means
for adjusting the channel face plates with relation to the said inclined pusher,
substantially in the manner and for the purpose described.
Seventeenth. In a type case the combination of a series of terraced type
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page_text: supporting ways, a type forwarder, and a laterally movable type assembler
arranged and operating substantially in the manner and for the purpose
described.
Eighteenth. The combination of a series of terraced type supporting ways, a
type forwarder, and a laterally moving type forwarder actuated by said pusher,
substantially in the manner and for the purpose described.
Nineteenth. The combination of a series of terraced type supporting ways a
type forwarder, a laterally moving type assembler, a type lever for engaging with
the actuating mechanism, and means upon the type pusher for engaging and
holding said lever, substantially in the manner and for the purpose described.
Twentieth. The combination of the type platform, formed with the terraced
type supporting ways, the type pusher, formed with the type blade, arm and stud;
and the finger lever formed with a slot, and type assembler, the whole arranged
and operating substantially in the manner and for the purpose described.
Twenty-first. The combination with the type platform formed with the terraced
type supporting ways, the type pusher formed with the type blade, the bayonet
arm and the arm and stud; the finger lever formed with slots and the type
assembler, and type lever, the whole arranged and operating substantially in the
manner and for the purpose described.
Twenty-second. The method herein set forth of assembling types consisting in
forwarding them from their channels at different heights and then sliding them
laterally one over the other into alignment, substantially in the manner and for the
purpose described.
Twenty-ird. In a type case, the combination of a series of type containing
uged successively at different heights, a series of type supporting
ays arranged successively below the type containing channels at
y different heights, and a type forwarder for advancing the types
type channels, substantially in the manner and for the purpose
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terraces or
th. In a type case, the combination of a series of type containing
ged successively at different heights, a series of type supporting
ys arranged successively below the type containing channels at
corresponding different heights, a type forwarder, and a converging guide for
assembling the pes one over the other under the action of the pusher, substantially
in the manner and for the purpose described.
Twenty-fifth. In a type case, the combination of a series of type containing
channels arranged successively at different heights, a series of type supporting
terraces or ways arranged successively below the type channels at correspondingly
different heights, a type forwarder, and means for adjusting the width of the said
type terraces or ways, substantially in the manner and for the purpose described.
Twenty-sixth. In a type case, the combination of a series of type containing
channels arranged successively at different heights, and a series of type supporting
terraces or ways consisting of plates superposed one over the ether together with
means for adjusting them and clamping them with relation to each other for the
purpose described.
Twenty-seventh. In a type case, the combination of a series of type containing
channels arranged at different heights, a series of type supporting terraces or ways
arranged successively below the type channels at correspondingly different heights,
and a type forwarder formed with a series of offsets corresponding to the terraced
type ways so as to pass between the latter and the lower ends of the type
containing channels substantially in the manner and for the purpose described.
Twenty-eighth. In a type case, the combination of a series of type containing
channels arranged successively at different heights, a series of terraced type
supporting ways arranged successively below the type channels at correspondingly
different heights, and a type forwarder formed with a series of offsets corre-
sponding to the terraced type ways so as to pass between the latter and the lower
ends of the type channels, and with a laterally movable heel plate for supporting

page_text: the heels of the types beyond the type containing channels, substantially as.
described.
Twenty-ninth. In a type case, the combination of a series of type containing
channels arranged successively at different heights, the series of terraced type
supporting ways arranged successively below the type channels at correspondingly
different heights, the type forwarder formed with a series of offsets corresponding
to the terraced type ways, and the spring heel plate and its guiding surface acting
automatically during the reciprocation of the pusher, substantially as described.
Thirtieth. In a type case, the combination of a series of type containing channels
arranged at different levels and a series of terraced type supporting ways consisting
of plates which are adjustable one upon the other, substantially as described.
Thirty-first. In a type case, the combination of a series of type containing
channels arranged at different levels, and a series of type supporting ways
consisting of plates with washers interposed between them for the purpose and
substantially in the manner described.
Dated this 15th day of June 1896.
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