Improvement in Detachable Handles for Umbrellas, Oanes, and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Nov., 1896-Accepted, 12th Dec., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Detachable Handles for Umbrellas, Oanes, and
the like.
I, ALFRED CURTIN HIRSH, of No. 1309 Market Street, Philadelphia, Penn-
sylvania, United States of America, 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:-
The invention consists of an improved construction of a handle and attaching
devices common to the latter and to an umbrella or cane, said handle being
interchangeable and detachable at will, all as will be hereinafter set forth.
Figure 1 represents a side elevation of an umbrella handle and the shank of an
umbrella or cane to which the same is applicable.
Figure 2 represents a side elevation similar to Figure 1 but with shank
removed, showing the position the parts assume when a metal rod or tube is.
used.
Figure 3 represents a section on line x, x, Figure 2.
Figure 4 represents a side elevation similar to Figure 2, showing the modified
construction in which the parts are positively locked in position and prevented from
independent rotation.
Figure 5 represents a side elevation of the parts seen in Figure 4 in detached.
position.
Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the several figures.
Referring to the drawings:
A designates an umbrella handle, the same being shown as constructed of wood.
or other material in the present instance.
B designates a shank of an umbrella or the upper portion of a cane, in which is.
inserted the tube C, said tube being surrounded by an outer shell E, which has a
recessed portion F, the termination of which is substantially coincident with the
termination of the slot D in the tube C.
G designates a tube or rod attached to the handle A and adapted to enter the-
tube C, the same having the spring catch H of suitable construction, which engages
the walls of the slot D when the parts are in assembled position.
In Figures 2 and 3 my invention is shown as applied to umbrellas in which a.
steel rod or tube is used, J designating a tube which has the tube K of less diameter
secured therein in any suitable manner, thereby forming the shoulder L.
H designates a spring catch which is suitably secured within the tube
extension K, and is adapted to engage the walls of the slot D of the tube M, as.
already described.
In Figure 4, I have shown a construction similar to the one last described, in
which I provide the shoulder L' with the tongue M', which latter is adapted to
engage a suitable recess N¹ in the tube M, and thereby assist in preventing
independent rotation of the parts when assembled, said tongue being interlocked
with the adjacent recess when the catch H is in engagement with the walls of the
slot D, and the slot, recess, tongue and spring catch being in substantial alignment
when the parts are assembled as in the present instance, although this of course is
not imperative.

page_text: 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 :-
1st. The combination of a detachable handle for an umbrella or cane, said handle
having a spring catch secured thereto, with a metal tube to which the umbrella proper
is attached, said tube having a slot therein for the reception of said catch, and a
recess and tongue common to said tube and handle, and adapted to prevent improper
independent rotation thereof when the parts are assembled.
2nd. The combination of a detachable handle for an umbrella or cane, the same
having a spring catch secured thereto, with a tube to which the umbrella proper is
attached, said tube having a slot therein for the reception of said catch, and a
recess in said tube in substantial alignment with said slot, said recess being engaged
by a tongue on an adjacent portion of the umbrella handle.
3rd. The combination of a handle of an umbrella or cane having a tube secured
therein, and a spring-catch located in said tube, with a shank of au umbrella,
parasol or cane, said shank having a tube inserted therein and provided with a slot,
an outer tube secured to said shank and having a recessed or cut-away portion, the
termination of said recessed portion and slot being substantially coincident.
Dated this 6th day of November 1896.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45 Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.