Improvements in Umbrellas.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Feb, 1889
Complete Specification Left, 22nd Oct., 1889-Accepted, 23rd Nov., 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Umbrellas.
1 CHARLES FULLER of 10 Castle Terrace, Dundalk, Ireland, Dentist do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements. in umbrellas, and its object is to provide
means whereby the user is enabled to see clearly where he is going, when holding the
umbrella in such a position as would ordinarily obstruct his view, as would be the case
when facing the wind, for example.
According to my invention, I form a small aperture in the cover, and around this
aperture secure a frame enclosing a piece of transparent material, such as glass,
horn, or tale, thus forming a peep hole, through which the user can clearly see what is
in front, whilst at the same time being sheltered from the rain.
In practice I prefer to employ two frames of thin metal, of corresponding size,
placed one on each side of the aperture in the cover, and embracing the edges thereof,
the transparent material being placed between the frames, which are then firmly secured
together by rivets, clips, or otherwise.
In order to effectually prevent the penetration of moisture between the glass, or
other transparent material, and the frame, a thin piece of india rubber, corresponding
in shape and size to the frame, or rubber cement, may be interposed.
Dated February 2nd 1889.
E. P. ALEXANDER & SON, Fels. Inst. P.A.,
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E. P. ALEXANDER & SON, Fels, Inst. P.A.,
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COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Umbrellas.
I, CHARLES FULLER of 10, Castle Terrace, Dundalk, Ireland, Dentist, 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 relates to improvements in umbrellas, and its object is to provide
means whereby the user is enabled to see where he is going when holding the umbrella
in such a position as would usually obstruct his view, as when facing wind and rain for
example.
For this purpose, my invention consists essentially in forming a small aperture in
the material of which the cover is composed, and securing in position over such aperture
by suitable means, as hereinafter described, a covering of some transparent substance
or material, such as horn or talc; a peep hole is thus formed, through which the
user can clearly see what is in front, whilst being at the same time protected from
the rain.
I will now proceed to particularly describe the manner in which I prefer to carry
out my invention, having reference to the accompanying drawings, in which similar
letters refer to corresponding parts in all the figures.
Fig. 1, illustrates the general appearance of an umbrella to which my invention is
applied.
Fig. 2, shows on a larger scale (full size) the manner in which the transparent
covering is secured over the aperture formed in the umbrella cover.
Fig. 3, is a transverse section on line 1-2 fig. 2, the dimensions being somewhat
exaggerated for the sake of clearness.
Figs. 4, 5, and 6 are detached views of the transparent covering and the means
employed for securing it in position.

page_text: a is the umbrella cover, 6 the aperture or peep hole formed therein, and c a small
sheet of some transparent substance, such as horn or talc, employed to cover or protect
the aperture 6, than which it is slightly larger; d, d', are two sheet metal frames
corresponding in size and shape, the openings in which should be about commen-
surate with the aperture 6 in the umbrella cover, e e are small projecting tongues
or clips, preferably sharpened to a point, and formed around the edges of one of
the frames d.
*To secure the transparent covering c in position over the aperture b, it is placed over
the said aperture one of the frames, say d, is placed over the said transparent covering,
and its sharpened tongues or clips e thrust through the material around the edges
of the aperture 6, the other frame d' is placed upon the opposite side of the aperture b,
between the projecting tongues or clips e, which are then bent over and pressed flat, thus
securing the two frames closely together, and holding the transparent covering c firmly
in position over the aperture b, as clearly shewn in figs. 2 and 3.
I do not confine or restrict myself to the employment of the tongues or clips e for
securing the frames & and together, since it is obvious, that, in lieu of tongues or
clips, rivets might be employed; also, in lieu of a continuous frame inside the umbrella
cover, small sheet metal plates or washers might be employed, for the reception of the
clips or rivets used, without departing from the spirit of my invention For appearance
sake, however, I prefer to always employ a continuous frame outside the cover, as
illustrated, which frame may be plated, enamelled, or colloured to match the
umbrella cover, as desired-The frames employed should be slightly larger than the
transparent covering c, in order to leave room for the passage of the securing clips
or rivets.
In order to prevent the penetration of wet or moisture, a packing of thin rubber
may be interposed between the frames, if desired, though this will scarcely be found
necessary.
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 :-
1. An umbrella cover having an aperture formed therein, and a sheet of suitable
transparent material or substance covering such aperture, and secured in position by
suitable means, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
2. An umbrella cover having an aperture formed therein, and a sheet of suitable
transparent material or substance covering such aperture, and secured in position
by means of two frames, united together by clips or rivets, substantially as
specified.
3. The combination with an umbrella cover a, having an aperture 6 formed therein,
and a sheet of suitable transparent material or substance c covering such aperture, of
the frame d provided with tongues or clips e, and the frame d¹ substantially as specified
and illustrated.
Dated this 22nd day of Cletober 1XXY
Dated this 22nd day of October IXXU
CHARLES FULLER.
By E. P. Alexander & Son, Fels. Inst. P.A.,
19, Southampton Buildings, W.C., Agents.