Improvements in or connected with Stands or Brackets for Holding or Displaying Hats, Bonnets, or other Goods.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Sept., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 21st June, 1890-Accepted, 16th Aug., 1890
PROVISIONAL DI MUITOAT
Improvements in or connected with Stands or Brackets for Holding
or Displaying Hats, Bonnets, or other Goods.
JOHN RHODES Shop-fitter S6 Parade Birmingham in the County of Warwick do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention has for its object the keeping in position of goods placed on
stunds and brackets, thus preventing goods being soiled or otherwise damaged by
falling off.
The tops being surrounded by india-rubber adding greatly to the friction.
In carrying out my invention I provide an india-rubber cover, band, ring or studs
for covering or attaching to the metal or wood tops of stands or brackets used in shop
windows and the like.
In applying my invention if I use the india-rubber cover or hag, covering the whole
of the top of stands or brackets over, it can be applied to any tops now in use without
altering them.
I propose when using the india-rubber band, to bend the edge of the top square
down say half an inch inore or less with a small flange at the bottom the india-rubber
band to fit tight on the rim and project a little above the top.
When using the flat ring. I attach it with cement to the metal or wood top, having
the ring as large or larger than the top of stand or bracket.
In applying the india-rubber studs I either fasten them with cement or metal
attachment or with a thumb screw so that the studs or knobs can be raised or lowered
using three or more studs or knobs by this means the hat or bonnet can be tilted to
any angle.
The use of the cover, band, ring or studs being made of india-rubber would be to
prevent the hat, bonnet or other article from slipping off the top of the stand or
bracket thus preventing the goods from being soiled or damaged, also preventing the
linings from being torn by the sharp edges of the metal top.
Dated this 21st day of September 1889.
JOHN RHODES,
$6, Parade, Birmingham.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or connected with Stands or Brackets for Holding
or Displaying Hats, Bonnets, or other Goods.
JOHN RHODES Shop fitter 87 Stratford Road Birmingham in the County of
Warwick 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 :-
This invention has for its object the keeping in position of goods placed on
stands and brackets used by hatters and milliners, thus preventing the goods being
soiled or otherwise damaged by falling off.
The tops being made partley of india-rubber thus adding greatly to the friction and
thus keeping the hats or bonnets in position without the aid of spiked tops.
In carrying out my invention I provide an india-rubber band a. as shown in fig. 1
and 1+ round a square edged top marked b. attached to the wood or metal top
by cement or wire, or sprung on tightly the band projecting slightly above the
metal or wood top.
In applying my invention as in fig. 2. and 2+ I partially or wholly cover the top b.
with an india-rubber cap or capsule c. leaving the top surface rough or ribbed to give

page_text: friction to the top of stand or bracket this can be applied to old tops of stands or
brackets, in making the tops they could be made flat or ribbed round the outside
edge.
I provide in fig. 3 and 3+ india-rubber discs or cushions d. fixed on top b. by wire
or cement.
I propose having three or more discs or cushions and if required I should have a
screw to one disc or cushion for rising or lowering, thus making an adjustable top;
and I propose making either of the above of india-rubber, so made to give the greatest
friction possible.
1 do not bind myself to the details as shown in the drawing but would so alter as to
get the greatest amount of friction possible.
Having now described the invention as shown in the drawings I claim
1st. A perfect top for stands and brackets giving great friction and not tearing the
goods.
2nd. It prevents hats and bonnets from slipping off thus saving time and loss
occasioned by metal tops.
3rd. By using the discs or cushions and having a screw to one I obtain a
tilting top.
Dated this 20th day of June 1890.
JOHN RHODES,
87, Stratford Road, Birmingham.