An Improved Corset Busk Protector and Fastener.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Sept., 1895
Complete Specification Left, 8th June, 1896-Accepted, 11th Sept., 1896
An Improved Corset Busk Protector and Fastener.
I, ENRICO OTTOLINO, of 50, High Street, Notting Hill Gate, London, W.
Stayınaker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to an improved corset busk protector, having for its object
to guard both against the breakage of the busk and also against the two members
of the busk becoming unfastened when the corset is in wear, by the busk being
subjected to sudden or excessive bending or other strains.
The protector is a detachable appliance, consisting of a busk-like steel
corresponding in form and about equal in width to the two members of the busk to
which it is to be applied, and for which it forms a stiffener or backing, and the
improvement of my invention consists in the means by which the protector is firmly
secured to both of the members of the busk (after the latter are fastened together
by the ordinary stud and slot fastening) so that the busk and protector can only
bend as a whole and the liability of the one member to spring away from the
protector and become broken or unfastened from the other member is avoided.
For this purpose the protector is provided with turn-buttons opposite the intervals
between the ordinary stud and slot fastenings, these turn-buttons being pivoted at
about the centre line of the protector so that their shanks may pass between the
abutting edges of the two members of the busk, the heads of the turn-buttons
being eccentric and of such shape that when turned to one position they will lie
wholly, or substantially so, over the one member of the busk and when turned a
quarter round they will lie transversely across both members and hold them both
tightly against the protector.
In applying the latter to the corset, it would first be affixed as above described
to the member of the busk which carries the studs, the turn-buckles being turned
to the sidewise position over said member so as to allow of the other member being
brought into fastening position with its slot plates engaged on the studs of the first
mentioned member, after which the turn-buckles are turned to their other position
in which they lie across both members and so prevent the possibility of the
fastenings becoming accidentally detached.
Dated this 11.h day of Santamban 1905
ENRICO OTTOLINO 50, High Street Notting Hill Gate W. Corset Maker, 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:
My improved corset busk protector and fastener is made from a broad strip of
the finest steel, in which are inserted in the centre at convenient distance pieces of

page_text: white metal broad at one end but where it is fixed in the 'steel it is round so that
the hook or fitting can be turned at will, this portion of fitting is securely rivetted
on reverse side of protector which thoroughly secure it & prevents it from coming
apart from the steel. The use of my invention is to place it under the studs side
of the busk by means of the hook. The fitting or hook turned to the left, after
the busk has been fastened it is then turned toward the botton of corset, each side
of it overlapping a portion of both blade of busk & so making it impossible for
the busk to come open in the wear.
Fig. I shows improved corset busk protector & fastener by itself the letters a. a. a..
representing movable hooks or clasps turned to the left-and capable of being
made of any metallic substance.
Fig. 1 shows "improved corset busk protector" fitted in corset at back of left
blade of ordinary corset busk-movable hooks or clasps a. a. a. overlapping front
of blade to the left.
Fig. III indicates improved corset busk protector in corset when closed. The
letters a. a. a. represent movable clasps or hooks turned downwards & across so as
to form a grip on both blades of ordinary busk thereby preventing breakage of
the latter & securing the proper fastening of same.
I might add that one or more of these movable clasps might equally well be
inserted in any ordinary corset busk & secure equal advantages.
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
That the improved corset busk protector & fastener with movable hooks or clasps
inserted is my invention. The hooks or clasps are of a metallic substance & can
be safely inserted in blade of ordinary busk. They are calculated to act in every
particular as guaranteed viz. for securely fastening busks & preventing breakage
of same.
8th of June 1896.
ENRICO OTTOLINO.