Year: 1888

page_text: We, ARTHUR PAGET of Radmoor, Loughborough in the County of Leicester,
Engineer, and EDGAR LYON PAGET of Radmoor, Loughborough, in the County of
Leicester Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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This invention has reference to an improved construction and arrangement of a
counter to show numerals, the object being to dispense; in such apparatus, with large
discs, or wheels, and to be able to show (in games like cricket) separate scores and the
total thereof added up by an automatic adding up arrangement.
The first part of my invention consists of the use of a ratchet or pushing-rod in
combination with endless belts (on which are the numerals 0 to 9) running on rollers
or drums.
This ratchet is attached to a guided cross-bar and acts upon bars or pro-
jections on one of the endless belts when the cross-bar is moved up and down by the
operator so as to move the belt forward numeral by. numeral, and the belt is prevented
from overshooting, or travelling too far by a hinged stop or ratchet acting on the bars
or projections on the belt, this hinged stop or ratchet being brought into action at the
proper time for the purpose by an incline on the cross-bar when the belt has moved as
far as is required to exhibit the numerals in their right position on the front.
The said ratchet is out of action when it would interfere with the necessary move-
ments of the belt.
The second part of my invention consists of the use of a finger to prevent the ratchet
which actuates the belt which exhibits the "tens "-from ordinarily acting upon that
belt but to allow. that ratchet to move that belt one numeral forward when the
numeral "9" on the "units" belt comes round and is moved forward to show
the "0" and at no other time. This finger is connected with the ratchet for the
tens" belt and keeps this ratchet out of action by bearing on the "units" belt until
the "9" on this belt is exhibited, when a slot or hole in the belt comes opposite the
This
finger into which slot the finger drops and thus brings this ratchet into action.
ratchet, can in some cases be made to act by a projection on the belt instead of a slot
or hole. The ratchet on the "hundreds -belt is made to act in the same
way by a finger falling into a slot or hole in the "tens"-belt and so on for
_thousands "-&c.

page_text: The third part of my invention consists of the combination with either or both of
the above claims (or with any other similar system of scoring) of the use of a sliding
blind or shutter for closing the spaces in which the numerals are shown
so as to show a blank (instead of an-"0") when necessary. The blind or shutter
is so arranged as to be automatically taken out of action to uncover a numeral by the
movement of the belt, the numeral on which is required to be so uncovered.
The fourth part of my invention consists of the combination with any or all of the
above claims of one or more sets of endless belts of numerals comprising one for
"units" one for "tens". and one for "hundreds" (and so on) each such set of
beits (called primary sets) being worked by the operator independently of each
other and each primary set when worked by the operator working a secondary
set of endless belts (which secondary set does not work any of the primary sets
of belts) so that every number registered by each of the primary sets of belts will also be
registered by the secondary set of belts which thus shows the grand total of all
the numbers registered by all the primary sets of belts and by the secondary set
of belts itself.
Doted thi 14th
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1000

page_text: slightly in excess of one division of the belt of numerals. A balance weight, W. is
attached to the rod E by a cord W which is guided by suitable pulleys. Hinged to
the cross bar E is a ratchet or pushing rod F, the end of this ratchet is kept pressed
against the surface of the belt which exhibits the units by'a suitable spring F¹. If the
rod E be pulled down by the operator in the direction of the arrow E the ratchet If
will come into contact with one of the bars D2 and the belt will be moved forward one
division.
In order to prevent the belt from "overshooting" or travelling too far a suitable
top or ratchet is provided as shown in Figs. 1 and 2 sheet 1, & Fig. 6 sheet 2. G is
the stop hinged to the fixed bar G. G2 is an incline attached to the stop G. G³ is
another incline attached to the cross bar E. as the cross-bar descends the incline G³
attached to it comes into contact with the incline G2 in such a manner that it causes
the stop G to turn upon its hinge into the position shown in Fig. 2 & 6 and it will be
seen that in this position one of the bars D2 will come into contact with it and thus
the belt is prevented from overshooting, and when the cross-bar is again lifted in the
direction of the arrow E³ the stop G falls back out of the way into the position shown
by dotted lines Fig. 6 so as to allow the belt to move forward when the cross-bar is
again caused to descend.
A retaining ratchet or spring G is also provided to prevent the belt from being
moved backwards. This ratchet is attached to the fixed bar G¹ as shown (Fig. 2) in
such a manner that it allows the bar D² to pass as the belt advances but it will not
allow them to pass back.
The second part of my invention which I will describe consists of the use of a finger
to prevent the ratchet which actuates the belt which exhibits the "tens "-from
ordinarily acting upon that belt but to allow that ratchet to move that belt one numeral
forward when the numeral-" 9"-on the "units" belt comes round and is moved
forward to show the-"0"-and at no other time. This finger is connected with the
ratchet for the "tens" belt and keeps this ratchet out of action by bearing on the
"units" belt until the "9"-on this belt is exhibited, when a slot or hole in the belt
comes opposite the finger into which slot the finger drops and thus brings this ratchet
into action. This ratchet can in some cases be made to act by a projection on the belt
instead of a slot or hole. The ratchet on the "hundreds-belt is made to act in
the same way by a finger falling into a slot or hole in the-" tens"-belt and so on for
_" thousands "-&c.
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His a ratchet similar to the ratchet F herein before described. This ratchet is for
actuating the belt which exhibits the "tens." The said ratchet H is attached to the
bar H. This bar His hinged to the cross bar E as shown. Attached to the end of
the bar H is a finger or bracket H². This finger rests upon the surface of the
"units" belt and is pressed against it by a suitable spring H³. When the said finger is
resting upon the surface of the "units belt the ratchet H is so arranged that it is in
such a position that it does not come into contact with the bars D2 on the "tens" belt.
Thus as the cross-bar E is moved up and down and the ratchet F moves the units
belt forward to exhibit all the numerals. upon the "units" belt from "1" to "9"
inclusive in succession, the ratchet H does not come into contact with the bars D³ on
the "tens" belt and therefore the "tens" belt does not move, but when the "9" on
the units belt has been exhibited and the cross-bar E then rises to again descend and
exhibit the "0" on the units belt. The finger H2 drops into a suitable slot or hole H*
provided for it in the units belt and in so doing brings the ratchet H up to the
surface of the "tens" belt so that as the cross-bar descends to turn the units belt so as
to exhibit the "0" thereon the ratchet H catches one of the bars D on the "tens
belt and move that one division or numeral forward also.
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into a suitable slot or
to come into contact
forward one division as
In like manner a suitable finger H' is provided which drops
hole in the "tens" belt and in so doing causes the ratchet H
with the bars D2 on the "hundreds" belt and moves that also
the "0" on the "tens" belt is exhibited and thus any number of belts of numerals
representing units, tens, hundreds, thousands and so on may be actuated as
required.

page_text: We, ARTHUR PAGET of Radmoor, Loughborough in the County of Leicester
Engineer, and EDGAR LYON PAGET of Radmoor, Loughborough, in the County of
Leicester Engineer, 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 reference to an improved construction and arrangement of a
counter to show numerals, the object being to dispense, in such apparatus, with
large discs, or wheels, and to be able to show (in games like cricket) separate
scores and the total thereof added up by an automatic adding up arrangement.
The first part of my invention which I will describe consists of the use of a
ratchet or pushing-rod in combination with endless belts (on which are the
numerals "0" to "9") running on rollers or drums. This ratchet is attached to
a guided cross-bar and acts upon bars or projections on one of the endless belts
when the cross-bar is moved up and down by the operator so as to move the belt
forward numeral by numeral, and the belt is prevented from overshooting, or
travelling too far by a hinged stop or ratchet acting on the bars or projections
on the belt, this hinged stop or ratchet being brought into action at the proper
time for the purpose by an incline on the cross-bar when the belt has moved as
far as is required to exhibit the numerals in their right position on the front.
The said ratchet is out of action when it would interfere with the necessary
movements of the belt. Fig. 1 sheet 1 is a back view of the general arrangement
of a counter such as herein referred to. This counter is shown in the drawing with
two sets of belts of numerals a primary set, and a secondary set. Fig. 2 is a section
upon the line A. B. In Fig. 2 the front of the scorer is towards the left hand and
the numerals are exhibted through the opening C. D. D. are the belts which run upon
the rollers or drums D' upon the belts D. there are bars or projections D³ one between
each numeral and the one next to it.
The belts of numerals D hang upon the drums or rollers D¹. The said drums are
free to turn upon the shaft D. The said belts D are kept in position upon the said
drums by suitable guides D³. The said belts are moved in the direction of the
arrows D³ one numeral or division at a time by a ratchet or pushing-rod now to be
described.
Figs. 3. 4 & 5 sheet 2 show enlarged views of this arrangement:
Fig. 3 is an elevation of this ratchet arrangement.
Fig. 4 is a section on the line C. D looking in the direction of the arrow D' and
Fig. 5 is a section on the line E. F looking in the direction of the arrow D³. ...E. Figs. 1
to 5 is a guided cross-bar which is attached to the rod E. The said cross bar E and
rod E¹ are free to move in the direction of the arrows E³ E³ (Figs. 1. 2 & 3) a distance

page_text: It will be evident that if desired the said ratchets can be brought into action by
suitable projections upon the belts instead of having holes as above described.
The third part of my invention which I will describe consists of the combination
with either or both of the above claims (or with any other similar system of scoring)
of the use of a sliding blind or shutter for closing the spaces in which the numerals
are shown so as to show a blank (instead of an-"0") when necessary. The blind
or shutter is so arranged as to be automatically taken out of. action to uncover
by the movement of the belt, the numeral which is required to be so uncovered.
.
Figs. 7 and 8 sheet 3 show this arrangement.
Fig. 7 is a part section of a counter and Fig. 8 is a view looking in the direction
of the arrow J of part of same with all the belts ratchets and attachments
removed so as to show the blinds K and K'. The blind K is shown up or covering
the opening C. and the blind K¹ is shown down so that the opening C is open
and the numeral before that opening would be exhibited.
The blinds are attached to suitable frames K² which slide on suitable guide K³.
When the counter is about to be used to count, the blinds are pushed up by
the operator into the position occupied by the blind K, they are then hold there by
resting upon suitable props or ratchets which work upon the pins or centres K³.
To the tops of these said props K* suitable fingers K are attached and arranged
in such a position and in such a manner that when the said props K are supporting
the blinds the said bars D2 when moved forward will act upon & push the said
fingers K and thus will push the said prop K₁ to one side and will thus allow
the said shutter K to drop.
Thus when the belt is moved forward to begin to count (or exhibit the numerals)
one of the bars D2 on the belts will catch the fingers K and throw the prop K
from under the blind and so the blind falls and the numeral is exhibited.
The fourth part of my invention which I will describe consists of the combination
with any or all of the above claims of one or more sets of endless belts of numerals
comprising one for "units," one for "tens," and one for "hundreds" (and so on) each
such set of belts (called primary sets) being worked by the operator independently of
each other and each primary set when worked by the operator working a secondary
set of endless belts (which secondary set does not work any of the primary sets of
belts) so that every number registered by each of the primary sets of belts will also be
registered by the secondary set of belts which thus shows the grand total of all the
numbers registered by all the primary sets of belts and by the secondary set of belts
Ritself.
Fig. 1 sheet 1 shows this arrangement where two sets of belts, (thrée in each set)
are shown.
The set of belts on the left hand as seen in the drawing being a primary set
and the set of belts on the right hand as seen in the drawing being a secondary set of belts.
To the top of the rod E¹ of the primary set of belts is attached a cord, chain, or
band L which passes over the pulleys L, L, L³ and L' and is finally attached to the
rod E¹ of the secondary set of belts at L. Thus it will be seen that every time the
rod E of the primary set of belts is pulled down the corresponding rod El of
the secondary set of belts is pulled down also and thus for every one recorded by the
primary set of belts one is also recorded by the secondary set of belts.
It will also be seen that if the bar of the secondary set of belts be pulled
down it will not work the primary set, but will record one on the secondary set
of belts only.
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It will thus be seen that any convenient number of primary sets of belts may
be similarly attached to the one secondary set of belts so that each primary set of
belt's works or actuates the secondary set of belts independent of every other
primary set of belts which may be attached to the one said secondary set of belts
and, thus the said secondary set of belts will record the grand total of all and
every primary set of belts attached to it. And at the same time the said secondary
set of belts, can be worked independently and without actuating any of the said
primary set of belts attached thereto.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I desire it to be under-
stood that I do not confine myself to the exact details herein set forth as such
may be varied and modified without departing from the principal thereof but what
I claim as my "Improvements in Counters" are:
First. The use of a ratchet or pushing rod in combination with endless belts (on
which are the numerals 0 to 9) running on rollers or drums. This ratchet is attached
to a guided cross-bar and acts upon the bars or projections on one of the endless belts
when the cross-bar is moved up and down by the operator so as to move the belt
forward numeral by numeral, and the belt is prevented from overshooting, or travelling
too far by a hinged stop or ratchet acting on the bars or projections on the belt, this
hinged stop or ratchet being brought into action at the proper time for the purpose by
an incline on the cross-bar when the belt has moved as far as is required to exhibit the
numerals in their right position on the front.
The said ratchet is out of action when it would interfere with the necessary move-
ments of the belt, substantially as herein before described with reference to Figs. 1 to 6
sheets 1 and 2.
Second. The use of a finger to prevent the ratchet which actuates the belt which
exhibits the "tens "-from ordinarily acting upon that belt but to allow that ratchet
to move that belt one numeral forward when the numeral-" 9".
-on the "units"
belt comes round and is moved forward to show the-"0"-and at no other time.
This finger is connected with the ratchet for the "tens" belt and keeps this ratchet out
of action by bearing on the "units" belt until the-"9"-on this belt is exhibited,
when a slot or hole in the belt comes opposite the finger into which slot the finger
drops and thus brings this ratchet into action. This ratchet can in some cases be made
to act by a projection on the belt instead of. a slot or hole. The ratchet on the-
"hundreds -belt is made to act in the same way by a finger failing into a slot or
hole in the "tens"-belt and so on for-thousands "-&c. substantially as herein-
before described with reference to Figs. 1 to 5 sheets 1 and 2.
Third. In combination with either or both of the above claims (or with any other
similar system of scoring) of the use of a sliding blind or shutter for closing the spaces
in which the numerals are shown so as to show a blank (instead of an- "0") when
necessary. The blind or shutter is so arranged as to be automatically taken out of
action to uncover by the movement of the belt, the numeral which is required to be so.
uncovered substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to Figs. 7 and 8
sheet 3.
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Fourth. The combination with any or all of the above claims of one or more sets of
endless belts of numerals comprising one for "units," one for "tens," and one for
"hundreds (and so on) each such set of belts (called primary sets) being worked by
the operator independently of each other and each primary set when worked by the
operator working a secondary set of endless belts (which secondary set does not work
any of the primary sets of belts) so that every number registered by each of the
primary sets of belts will also be registered by the secondary set of belts which thus
shows the grand total of all the numbers registered by all the primary sets of belts and
by the secondary set of belts itself substantially as hereinbefore described with
reference to Figs. 1 sheet 1.
Date :
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