IMPROVED SUSPENDER OR HOLDER, SPECIALLY APPLICABLE TO SOCKS, STOCKINGS, AND LADIES' DRESS
Year: 1879

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to Louis Von Hoven, of 121, Seven Sisters Road, Holloway,
in the County of Middlesex, for the Invention of "IMPROVED SUSPENDER
OR HOLDER, SPECIALLY APPLICABLE TO SOCKS, STOCKINGS, AND LADIES'
DRESS."
Sealed the 26th September 1879, and dated the 31st March 1879.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said Louis Von Hoven at the
Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 31st March 1879.
LOUIS VON HOVEN, of 121, Seven Sisters Road, Holloway, in the County of
Middlesex. "IMPROVED SUSPENDER OR HOLDER, SPECIALLY APPLICABLE TO Socks,
STOCKINGS, AND LADIES' DRESS."
My Invention consists of a suspender or holder specially useful for holding
stockings or socks, also ladies' dresses.
In carrying out my Invention I adopt mainly the following arrangements:-
The suspender is formed first of a piece of metal (by preference) so cut or formed
that one end forms a kind of tongue or projecting piece. The sides of this piece of
metal are turned up. To one end of the projecting sides is fitted what I term a
catcher, provided with teeth or roughened edge. Projections or points are formed
on the catcher, which take into openings or holes in the projecting sides of the piece
of metal At the other end of the projecting sides another piece of metal (by pre-
ference) is fitted, which, when the fastening is closed, overlaps the catcher, and fits
in between the projecting sides. A strap or band is provided, which when in
position is held by the catcher. In order to accommodate the length of the strap or
band to the leg of the person a slide is used provided with a catcher at each end.
In applying my Invention I proceed as follows:-
The band or strap is passed between the piece of metal and the catcher, and the
catcher is then turned over, the teeth holding the strap or band.
The sock or stocking is then passed between the projecting sides, and the tongue
formed by the piece of metal and the holder turned, the end of the holder being so
curved or formed as to press upon the tongue, and thus the sock or stocking is held
firmly between same. The tongue is also provided with projections to more securely
hold the sock. In the case of gentlemen the band or strap is passed round the leg,
Dries G71

page_text: and by slipping the ends through the slide the same is held (by turning the catchers)
by the teeth formed thereon. In the case of ladies the band or strap is preferably
fastened by a kind of clip which is caused to fasten on to the end of the corset, or
of a belt to be carried round the waist, or the supporter can form part of such belt
without the clip. This clip is provided with teeth to hold the band, and further
with a spiral or other spring.
One, two, or more of these supporters may be used by the person for each gar-
ment. In the case of children either the clip can be used, or a ring to be attached
to a button on the garment or a belt as above. In the case of a dress supporter the
clasp is the same, only slightly increased in size.

page_text: SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent filed by
the said Louis Von Hoven in the Great Seal Patent Office on the 30th
September 1879.
LOUIS VON HOVEN, of 121, Seven Sisters Road, Holloway, in the County of
Middlesex. "IMPROVED SUSPENDER OR HOLDER, SPECIALLY APPLICABLE TO SOCKS,
STOCKINGS, AND LADIES' DRESS."
My Invention consists of a suspender or holder specially useful for holding.
stockings or socks, also ladies' dresses.
In carrying out my Invention I adopt substantially the following arrange-
ments:-
The suspender is formed first of a piece of metal (by preference) so cut or formed
that one end forms a kind of tongue or projecting piece on the under side. The
sides of this piece of metal are turned up. To one end of the projecting sides is
fitted what I term a "catcher" provided with teeth or roughened edge. Projections
or points are formed on the "catcher," which take into openings or holes in the pro-
jecting sides of the piece of metal. At the other end of the projecting sides another
piece of metal (by preference) is fitted, which when the fastening is closed overlaps
the catcher, and fits in between the projecting sides. A strap or band is provided
which when in position is held by the catcher. In order to accommodate the length
of the strap or band to the leg of the person, a slide is used, provided with a catcher
at each end.
In applying my Invention I proceed as follows:-
The band or strap is passed between the piece of metal and the catcher, and the
catcher is then turned over, the teeth holding the strap or band. The sock or
stocking is then passed between the projecting sides and the tongue formed by the
piece of metal, and the holder turned, the end of the holder being so curved or
formed as to press upon the tongue; and thus the sock or stocking is held firmly
between same. The tongue is also provided with projections to more securely hold
the sock. In the case of gentlemen the band or strap is passed round the leg, and
by slipping the ends through the slide the same is held (by turning the catchers) by
the teeth formed thereon.
In the case of ladies the band or strap is preferably fastened by a kind of clip or
loop, which is caused to fasten on to the end of the corset or of a belt to be carried
round the waist, or the supporter can form part of such belt without the clip. This
clip is provided with teeth to hold the band, and further with a spiral or other
spring. One, two, or more of these supporters may be used by the person for each
garment. In the case of children either the clip can be used or a ring to be attached
to a button on the garment or a belt as above.
In the case of a dress supporter the clasp is the same, only slightly increased in
size.
Having thus far described the nature of the said Invention, and incidentally
intimated in what manner the same is to be performed, I will now proceed (aided
by the accompanying Drawings) to further describe and ascertain in what manner
the same is to be performed or carried out in practice, that is to say,-
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.

page_text: between same and the tongue B. The portion A. being then closed the stocking
or other article will be held tightly without danger of being torn. C is the
catcher," provided with roughened edge or teeth (as shown in Fig. 3) to hold
the suspending strap or band (D, Fig. 4).
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Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said Inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed or carried out in practice,
I hereby declare that I claim the Invention of "Improved Suspender or Holder,
specially applicable to Socks, Stockings, and Ladies' Dress," substantially as
herein before set forth and described.
In witness whereof, I, the said Louis Von Hoven, have hereunto set my
hand and seal, this Thirtieth day of September, in the year of our Lord
One thousand eight hundred and seventy nine.
LOUIS VON HOVEN. (L.S.)