Improvements in or connected with Brushes.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Oct., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 12th July, 1900-Accepted, 18th Aug., 1900
Improvements in or connected with Brushes.
FRANCIS FIDLER, Lansdowne Villa, London Road, Coalville, Leicestershire,
Works Manager, Brick, Tile & Terra Cotta Works, Coalville, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The principle of the invention consists of the attachment of a blade (made of
any suitable material) preferably metal to the back of a brush in such a manner
that when not in use it can be secured in a central longitudinal position along
the brush top. This is done by means of a catch protector" so arranged as to
prevent risk of injury to the hand, inconvenience of grasp or liability to become
100se. When in use the blade is so arranged as to swing round on a 'pivot
screw which secures it to the back of brush & is then fastened by means of a
revolving stud" adjustment in such a manner that the blade projects beyond
the end of brush & can conveniently be used for the removal of any adhereing
substance on the article being cleansed.
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The invention consists of four distinct pieces together with a few small
ordinary screws or nails for attaching them to the back of brush.
The blade A (see illustration) is made of any suitable material and tapers to
a point at one end like the end of an ordinary carving knife, the edges and
point being kept somewhat rounded to avoid cutting.
The opposite end is pierced with a small round hole through which an ordinary
screw passes, for the purpose of attaching the blade to the brush back and on
which it revolves as a pivot.
At any convenient distance between the two extremities of the blade a per-
foration is made. The shape, breadth and length of this perforation depend on
the head of the "revolving stud" by which it is secured rigidly when in position
for use.
The blade is made slightly curved in section so that it acts somewhat like a
spring and requires pressure of the fingers to pass the perforation in the blade
over and down the head of "revolving stud" B (see illustration).
The head of this revolving stud (which should be longer than its width) is
then turned round and brought crosswise over the perforation in the blade and
on releasing the pressure of the fingers the blade presses upwards against the
stud head. By this means it is secured rigidly and prevented from any lateral
movement or upwards or downwards. The revolving stud B is very much like
an ordinary collar stud except its head is made longer than its width and the
shank is more oval than round. The sides of shank and head are flush and the
width and length of perforation in the blade A is just sufficient to allow of its
passing over the head of the stud. The bottom of the stud is round and made
thin in order that only a slight sinking or impression may be made in the brush
back to receive it. The revolving pivot is secured to the brush back by the
small covering plate C. This plate (made of any suitable material) preferably
tin or brass and of any convenient shape is pierced in two places so as to be.
secured to brush back with small screws or nails. It also has a perforation

page_text: from one side towards the middle, of such a size as to allow the shank of stud B
to pass along and revolve in same without difficulty.
The diameter of the bottom of stud being wider than the width of perforation
in the covering plate does not allow of the removal of the stud unless the screws
used to attach plate to brush are- withdrawn.
When not in use the blade A is brought centrally along the top of brush and
secured under "catch protector" D.
This consists of a bent piece of metal (or other suitable material) secured to
the brush back by means of screws or nails and of the form shown at D. To
pass the blade A under protector D the application of pressure is needed to over-
come the spring of blade.
On releasing the pressure the blade rises up beyond the projecting lip of the
protector, which thus prevents a horizontal movement.
If pressure be again applied to the blade, accompanied by an outward move-
ment in the proper direction, the blade is again released and passes from under
its catch lip.
The blade is used for the removal of mud, sludge, and adhesive matter of a
like nature, from boots, shoes, leggings, horses hoofs, carriages and all kinds of
vehicles.
Dated this 12th day of October 1899*
Improvements in or connected with Brushes.
FRANCIS. FIDLER, Lansdowne Villa, London Road, Coalville, Leicestershire,
Works Manager, Brick, Tile & Terra Cotta Works, Coalville, 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 principle of the invention consists of the attachment of a blade (made of
any suitable material) preferably metal to the back of a brush in such a manner
that when not in use it can be, secured in a central longitudinal position along.
the brush top. This is done by means of a "catch protector so arranged as
to prevent risk of injury to the hand, inconvenience of grasp or liability to become
loose.
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When in use the blade is so arranged as to swing round on a pivot screw
which secures it to the back of brush and is then fastened by means of a.
"revolving stud" adjustment in such a manner that the blade projects beyond
the end of brush & can conveniently be used for the removal of any adhering
substance on the article being cleansed.
The invention consists of four distinct pieces together with a few small ordinary
screws or nails for attaching them to the back of brush.
The blade A (see illustration) left with the Provisional Specification is made
of any suitable material and tapers to a point at one end like the end of an
ordinary carving knife, the edges and point being kept somewhat rounded to
avoid cutting.
The opposite end is pierced with a small round hole through which an
ordinary screw passes, for the purpose of attaching the blade to the brush back.
and on which it revolves as a pivot.
At any convenient distance between the two extremities of the blade a per-
foration is made. The shape breadth and length of this perforation depend on
the head of the revolving stud" by which it is secured rigidly when in position

page_text: for use.
The blade is made slightly curved in section so that it acts somewhat
like a spring & requires pressure of the fingers to pass the perforation in the
blade over and down the head of "revolving stud" B (see illustration). The
head of this revolving stud (which should be longer than its width) is then
turned round and brought crosswise over the perforation in the blade and on
releasing the pressure the blade presses upwards against the stud head. By
this means it is secured rigidly and prevented from any lateral movement or
upwards or downwards. The revolving stud B is very much like an ordinary
collar stud except its head is made longer than its width and the shank is more
eval than round. The sides of shank and head are flush and the width and
length of perforation in the blade A is just sufficient to allow of its passing
ever the head of the stud. The bottom of the stud is round and made thin in
order that only a slight sinking may be made in the brush back to receive it.
The revolving pivot is secured to the brush back by the small covering plate C.
This plate (made of any suitable material) preferably tin or brass and of any
convenient shape is pierced in two places so as to be secured to brush back with
small screws or nails. It also has a perforation from one side towards the
middle of such a size as to allow the shank of stud B to pass along and revolve
in same without difficulty.
The diameter of the bottom of stud being wider than the width of perfora-
tion in the covering plate does not allow of the removal of the stud unless the
screws used to attach plate to brush are withdrawn. When not in use the
blade A is brought centrally along the top of brush and secured under "catch
protector" D.
This consists of a bent piece of metal (or other suitable material) secured to
the brush back by means of screws or nails and of the form shown at D. To
pass the blade A under protector D the application of pressure is needed to over-
come the spring of blade. On releasing the pressure the blade rises up beyond
the projecting lip of the protector which thus prevents a horizontal movement.
If pressure be again applied to the blade, accompanied by an outward move-
ment in the proper direction, the blade is again released and passes from under
its catch lip.
The blade is used for the removal of mud, sludge and adhesive matter of a
like nature, from boots, shoes, leggings, horses hoofs, carriages and all kinds
of vehicles and other domestic purposes.
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:
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"The application of a perforated blade pivoted by screw or nail to the back
of a brush and used in conjunction with a "revolving stud" fastener (which is
secured by a perforated covering plate) and a catch protector" to receive and
secure the end of blade when not in use, of the form stated and in the manner
afore described."
Taal 1
1041
T.... 1000