Year: 1888

page_text: I, DIE I. TIPTON, of Brownville in the County of Nemaha, and State of Nebraska,
United States of America, Lawyer, 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 :-
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This invention relates to improvements in. curry combs, and has for its object the
production of a device much better adapted for currying animals, and especially for
use upon those portions of an animal's body where the surface is uneven, than any
curry comb yet invented. The leading feature of this invention is the outer form
of the working surface of the comb, which is cylindrical or equivalent thereto, with a
conical or splieroidal end or ends. This form renders the comb entirely free from
corners, edges, and horizontally extended surfaces, thus making it capable of rotary as well
as lateral and longitudinal operation; peculiarly fits it for use about the elbows; between
the front legs; at the hock joint; between the pastern joint and the hoof, and upon
all uneven portions of the body.
The first part of my invention is illustrated by the figures on sheets 1, 2 and 3 of
the drawings, and relates to a cylindrical curry comb in the construction of which
intersecting lateral strips and cross plates of- sheet metal are used.
Fig. 1, sheet 1, is a perspective view of a curry comb showing an adjustable handle
thereto.
Fig. 2, sheet 1, is a longitudinal central vertical section through a comb with
the adjustable handie removed, and on a scale nearer working size than shown in
Fig. 1.
Figs. 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, sheet 1, and Fig. 8, sheet 2, show modified forms of the cross
plates or discs.
Fig. 9, sheet 2, is a side view of a comb provided with a fixed handle, the cross
plates being secured in grooves in said handle.
Fig. 10, sheet 2, is a vertical cross section through Fig. 9, between two of the cross
plates.
Fig. 11, sheet 2, shows a part of one of the longitudinal strips which are employed
in connection with the cross plates, and which shows teeth or ribs of different form on
the same strip.
Fig. 12, sheet 2, shows a detached portion of a comb with the longitudinal strip
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page_text: provided with teeth and corrugations or scallops.
Fig. 13, sheet 2, is an end view of a securing ring having grooves corresponding to
the number of lateral strips which enter said grooves.
Fig. 14, sheet 2, shows screw threaded lateral strips and a threaded ring.
Fig. 15, sheet 2, shows the lateral strips as brazed or soldered together and the
central rod omitted.
Fig. 1, sheet 3, is a side elevation of a comb with an end handle.
Fig. 2, sheet 3, is a square central rod.
Fig. 3, sheet 3, shows the handle detached from the comb, and shows the
grooves, m,. into which the square ends of the strips, b, are inserted as shown in Fig. 1,
sheet 3.
Fig. 4, sheet 3, shows a longitudinal or lateral strip with finer teeth, and slots
farther apart than are shown in the other figures.
Fig. 5, sheet 3, shows a cross plate with a square hole in the center.
Fig. 6, sheet 3, shows a small cross plate with a smooth edge, to be used at the
conical end of the comb.
Fig. 7, sheet 3, shows a securing ring.
Fig. 8, sheet 3, shows a ring or band to encircle the grooved end of the handle and
hold the longitudinal strips, b, in the grooves as shown in Fig. 1, sheet 3.
The curry comb shown in Figs. 1 and 2, sheet 1, is constructed as follows;
Cross plates, a, are threaded or strung upon a rod, c, and are spaced the distance
between the slots, e, in the longitudinal strips, b, the slots, e, in said strips matching
with the slots, e, in the cross plates, a. By this interlocking of the edges of the
strips and plates, a very rigid and substantial device is produced.
The longitudinal strips, b, extend from end to end of the comb and their ends are
so formed as to enter rings or washers,, placed upon the ends of the rod, e, upon
which the cross plates are threaded. Said rings or washers may be beveled or flared
to correspond to the shape of the ends of the strips, b, as shown in Fig. 2, sheet 1, or
the rings might be formed with internal grooves as shown in Fig. 13, sheet 2,
corresponding to the number of the strips, b; or the ends of said strips may be so
formed as to just snugly fill the conical recess in the rings or washers and around the
rod, c, as shown in Fig. 2, sheet 1.
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When the cross plates and longitudinal strips have been properly placed relative to
each other, a nut, g, upon one end, or both if desired, of the rod, c, is screwed up and
the rings or washers are drawn up snugly on the ends of the strips, b, and the device
is complete.
It is evident that the central rod, c, is not essential to the device, since the inter-
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locking of the strips and plates forms a very rigid structure without said rod.
omitting said rod the ends of the strips, b, may be screw threaded and the rings or
washers, f, correspondingly threaded and screwed thereon as shown in Fig. 14, sheet 2,
or the rings might be soldered on the ends of the strips, b, or said strips might be
soldered or brazed together at their ends and the rings entirely omitted in such case,
as shown in Fig. 15, sheet 2.
The teeth, h, in the longitudinal strips and cross plates may be made of the same
shape and the slots, e; in the strips, and, e, in the plates should be of such width as
to correspond with the strips or plates that are to enter them, and of such depth that
when interlocked, all the teeth will be of equal height and present an even surface.
It is not essential however that the teeth on the strips and plates should be alike, and
a good result will be obtained by making the strips with teeth of one form and the
cross plates with teeth of another form. Still another construction would be to form
the cross plates alternately with teeth or corrugations as shown in Fig. 12, sheet 2.
In this construction the corrugated plates would prevent the sharp teeth from
scratching the skin of the animal too severely, and would also enable the comb to glide
smoothly over the surface of the body. In this construction the slotted strips, b,
would of course be employed. They are omitted from Fig. 12, sheet 2, to better
represent the alternately saw toothed and corrugated plates.

page_text: Forming the teeth of a curry comb upon the edges of cross plates and strips having
slots and the two sets interlocking with each other is believed to be new and of great
importance in this class of devices. This formation of the outer or operating surface
by the plaies and strips crossing each other forms in offect a cellular structure of
great strength, the sides of the cells being partly formed by the teeth of the comb,
and its open or mesh like surface prevents the cells from becoming clogged and filled
with dirt.
It is apparent of course that it is not absolutely necessary that all of the strips and
plates be slotted or notched, but merely enough of them to give sufficient rigidity to
the operating surface of the device.
It will be observed that the plates, a, diminish in size toward the ends of the comb
and are so inclined that their teeth stand at about right angles to the conical or
spheroidal end surfaces, as do also the teeth on the longitudinal strips, b.
When the cross plates shown in Figs. 4, 5, 6 and 7, sheet 1, and 8, 10 and 12
sheet 2, are used it will be necessary to change the form of the strips, >, so as to adapt
them to the shape of the discs or plates, a.
The discs or plates may be made skeleton or solid as shown in Figs. 3
and 5, sheet 1, and 8 sheet 2; and 4, 6, and 7 sheet 1, and 10 and 12 sheet 2,
respectively.
In the comb shown in Figs. 9 and 10, sheet 2, the cross plates, a, need not be
toothed on their bottoms, but may be left plain, and that portion forced into grooves
or channels cut across, or otherwise formed in the under face of the handle, . The
lower outer ends, b, of the strips, b, of such a comb, might also be set into the handle
in a similar manner and secured thereto by passing a wire, m, around them near the
ends of the comb, and then passing the wire through holes in the handle and securing
the ends.
In Fig. 1, sheet 1, i, represents an adjustable or removable handle which can bo
slid from one end of the comb to the other, and held from moving when in use by a
spring pressed catch, l, the end of which takes into the cell or space between the sides
of the teeth.
It may be desirable to have a comb with two different surfaces or kinds of teeth,
half of the comb being more harsh than the other half. This I provide for by making
the longitudinal strips with different toothed surfaces, as is indicated in Fig. 11,
sheet 2, where the teeth on the left are different from those on the right. A similar
change of course could be made in the teeth on the cross plates, if desired.
The comb shown in Fig. 1, sheet 3, is constructed or put together in a manner
similar to that of the comb shown in Fig. 1, sheet 1, except that the square ends of
the longitudinal or lateral strips are set into the grooves, m, in the end of the handle, ¿",
and secured therein by the band, o.
The second part of my invention is illustrated by the figures upon sheets 4 and 5 of
the drawings, and relates to a curry comb formed by securing toothed strips of sheet
metal or other suitable material to a central core or former.
Fig. 1, sheet 4, is a side elevation of a comb made according to this plan..
Figs. 2, 3 and 5, sheet 4, show toothed strips of sheet metal or other suitable
material, as they appear before they are bent into the shape they must assume before
being placed on formers or cores, and before the toothed edges thereof are turned up
from the flat part of the strip.
Fig. 4, sheet 4, shows a strip with its edges and teeth bent up in proper position.
Fig. 6, sheet 4, shows a strip made from a zigzag piece of sheet metal.
Fig. 7, sheet 4, shows a strip made from a piece of crimped wire.
Fig. 8, sheet 5, shows a part of the working surface of a comb, the core of which
is spirally grooved for the reception of strips similar to those shown in Figs. 6
and 7, sheet 4.
Fig. 9, sheet, shows a part of the working surface of a comb in which
strips like that shown in Fig. 2, sheet 4, are placed upon the core parallel to the
length thereof.

page_text: Fig. 10, sheet 5, shows a part of the working surface of a comb in which strips
like that shown in Fig. 5, sheet 4, are placed upon the core parallel with the
length thereof.
Fig. 11, sleet 5, is a cross section of a comb wherein the core is grooved for the
reception of strips like those shown in Figs. 2, 3 and 4, sheet 4.
Fig. 12, sheet 5, is an end view of the conical end of a comb in which strips like
that shown in Fig. 2, sheet 4, are used, and in which the former is not grooved.
Fig. 13, sheet 5, is an end view of the conical end of a comb in which strips like
that shown in Fig. 5, sheet 4, are used, except one strip, which is toothed on both
odges as shown at p.
Fig. 14, sheet 5, is an end view of the conical end of a core or former, grooved for
the reception of strips like those shown in Figs. 2, 3 and 4, sheet 4.
The strips used in the construction of this comb, are cut from sheet metal or other
suitable material. The toothed edges, b, are turned up along the dotted lines shown
in Figs. 2, 3 and 5, sheet 4, perpendicular to the planes of the strips.
Teeth may be
struck up along the centers of the strips as shown in Figs. 3 and 4 at o.
The comb shown in Fig. 1, sheet 4, is formed by placing toothed strips, a, on
a cylindrical former, d, in a diagonal or spiral position, and appropriately securing
the ends of the strips. In this figure I have shown the ends of the strips secured
by the hand, e, the cap, f, and screw, g, and also by tacks, l. The strips may be
fastened to the former at other places than their ends, as at h.
When the strip shown in Fig. 2, sheet 4, is used it will pass over the point of the
conical end and along opposite sides of the former as shown in Fig. 12, sheet 5.
When such strips are used they overlap each other at the point of the conical end
and are all secured by one tack rod or screw through the holes, n, in said strips as
shown in Fig. 12, sheet 5. When the conical end of the core or former is grooved as
shown in Fig. 14, sheet 5, no additional means of securing the strips at said end is
necessary.
In Fig. 13, sheet 5, all the strips are secured by one tack, screw, bolt or rod,
passing through holes in the ends of said strips.
When strips like those shown in Figs. 6 and 7, sheet 4, are used, they are pressed
down into the grooves, i, Fig. 8, sheet 5, about half of their depth and their ends
appropriately secured. Such strips may be secured at their ends and at points
between their ends by grooving the core around at right angles to its length, and
inserting a wire or strip of sheet metal in said groove, as shown at, k, Fig. 8, sheet 5,
thus encircling the core and holding the strips in place.
Any style of strips may be used and they may be placed on the core or former
either diagonally or parallel to the length thereof.
The third part of my invention is illustrated by the figures upon sheets 6, 7 and 8
of the drawings, and relates to a comb formed by threading toothed rings or bands of
sheet metal or other suitable material on a central core or former.
Fig. 1, sheet 6, is a side elevation of said comb.
Figs. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, sheet 6, show strips of sheet metal from which toothed rings
or bands are formed, said Figs, showing different paterns and arrangements of teeth
before they are turned or struck up perpendicular to the planes of said strips.
Figs. 7, 8, 9 and 10, sheet 6, show rings formed respectively from the strip shown
in Figs. 3, 4, 5 and 6, sheet 6.
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Fig. 11, sheet 6, shows a polyhedral band formed from the strip shown in Fig. 2,
sheet 6.
Fig. 12, sheet 7, shows a ring with a row of teeth on each euge, formed from the
strip shown in Fig. 4, sheet 6, but with the upper parts of the teeth on the edge, t,
bent one quarter around so that said upper parts stand at right angles to the teeth on
the edge, u.
Fig. 13, sheet 7, shows a semi-cylindrical band with a flat top, formed from the
strip shown in Fig. 2, sheet 6.
Fig. 14, sheet 7, shows a piece of crimped wire.

page_text: Fig. 16, sheet 7, shows a ring formed from the crimped wire shown in Fig. 14,
sheet 7.
Fig. 17, sheet 7, shows a ring formed from the zigzag piece of sheet metal, shown
in Fig. 15, sheet 7.
Figs. 18, 19 and 20, sheet 7, show rings stamped or cut from sheet metal. Figs. 19
and 20 show their inner bearing surfaces turned out at right angles to their webs,
Fig. 20 being an eliptical ring.
Fig. 21, sheet 7, is an edge view of a ring similar to that shown in Fig. 18,
except that the inner bearing surface does not stand at right angles to the web of
the ring, but is made to conform to the surface of the conical end of the core on
which said ring is to be placed.
Fig. 22, sheet 7, shows a vertical section of a portion of a cylindrical former or
core with grooves extending around it for the reception of bands formed from strips
united at their ends after being bent around the former. This figure also shows a
conical end of a former with steps or shoulders, », cut around it, for the reception of
rings whose inner bearing surfaces stand at right angles to their webs.
Fig. 23, sheet 7, shows the core shown in Fig. 22, sheet 7, with the rings
upon it.
Fig. 24, sheet 8, shows eliptical rings like that shown in Fig. 20, sheet 7, placed
diagonally upon a cylindrical former, and also shows an eliptical concave metal cap
at the point of the conical end.
Fig. 25, sheet 8. shows the manner of placing and securing upon the former or
core, the crimped wire and zigzag metal rings shown respectively in Figs. 16 and 17,
sheet 7.
Fig. 26, sheet 8, shows a portion of a cylindrical former grooved for the reception
of the bands shown in Figs. 16 and 17, sheet 7.
Fig. 27, sheet 8, is a perspective view of a portion of a comb wherein the bands,
similar to that shown in Fig. 13, sheet 7, are placed upon a semi-cylindrical
former.
Fig. 28, shows a semi-cylindrical band with an open top, which may be tacked
upon a semi-cylindrical former.
In Fig. 1, sheet 6, the comb is formed by threading the rings, a, on the core or
former, b, the ring nearest the handle, c, resting against the shoulder, d, and the
ring nearest the point of the conical end being held in place and pressed back against
the other rings by the concave metal cap, e, and the screw or nail, f.
In order to prevent the rings from revolving around the core or former, the ring
nearest the handle of the device may be secured to the core by a tack or screw, as
shown at, a, Fig. 1, sheet 6, or one of the teeth may have its point bent at right
angles to the body of the tooth, as shown in Fig. 7, sheet 6, at i, and then said tooth
can be pressed down until the point enters the core at 1, Fig. 1, sheet 6. A tooth
on the next band is then pressed down and enters a notch, k, on the first band;
a third band is secured to the second in the same way, and so on until all are
secured together.
Rings like those shown in Figs. 18, 19 and 21, sheet 7, may be connected with
each other on the core by cutting a notch in the inside bearing surface as shown at k,
Figs. 18 and 21 and by forming a corresponding tooth or projection, l, from a part
of the web of the ring, so that when it is pressed down it will fit into the notch on
the inner bearing surface of the next ring.
When the wire and zigzag metal rings shown respectively in Figs. 16 and 17,
sheet 7, are used, they are snugly fitted into the narrow grooves shown at m, in
Figs. 25 and 26, sheet 8, which grooves help to hold said rings on their edges.
The rings are placed on the former so that their ends, w, overlap, and the points, c¹,
lie in a groove, n, which extends along the core or former parallel to its length. A
wire or strip of sheet metal, n', is then inserted and pressed down into said groove, n,
and secured at its ends, and p. In this manner the ends of the rings are held
together and prevented from coming out of the grooves.

page_text: When rings formed from the strips shown in Figs. 2, 3, 4 and 6, sheet 6, are used
said strips are bent around the former and their ends are overlapped and secured
together and also to the former by a tack or screw penetrating both ends of the
strips through the holes, e¹, and f, and extending into the former, as shown at a',
Fig. 1, sheet 6.
When rings with teeth on both edges, like those shown in Figs. 8 and 12, are
used it is unnecessary to place them in contact with each other on the core, but
spaces may be left between them, and they may be secured at proper distances apart
by being placed in the grooves, mn, shown in Fig. 22, sheet 7.
The eliptical rings, like that shown in Fig. 20, are to be placed diagonally on a
former. Fig. 24, sheet 8, shows this manner of construction, but only shows two
bands or rings, instead of showing the entire surface of the former covered, in order
that the diagonal arrangement may be more clearly seen. The cap, e, at the point
of the conical end, is eliptical in shape, in order that it may properly fit against the
ring next to it.
The ends of the strip shown in Fig. 5, sheet 6, are formed with reference to being
soldered or brazed together, and are therefore not punctured.
The fourth part of my invention is illustrated by the figures on sheets 9, 10
and 11 of the drawings and relates to a comb, the working surface of which, is
formed by striking up teeth from a single sheet or blank of sheet metal or other
suitable material.
Fig. 1, sheet 9, represents a blank from which a cylindrical comb is formed.
Fig. 2, sheet 9, is a blank from which a semi-cylindrical comb with a toothed flat
side is formed.
Fig. 3, sheet 9, is a blank from which a polyhedral shaped comb is formed.
Fig. 4, sheet 10, is a blank from which a comb with a semi-cylindrical working
surface and a handle on the upper sido thereof is formed.
Fig. 5, sheet 10, is a cross section of the semi-cylindrical comb showing a handle
on its upper side.
Fig. 6, sheet 10, is a cross section of the semi-cylindrical comb, without a handle,
formed from the blank shown in Fig. 2, sheet 9.
Fig. 7, sheet 10, is a cross section of the cylindrical comb with its former or core
removed.
Fig. 8, sheet 10, is a cross section of the polyhedral comb showing the core
within.
Fig. 9, sheet 10, is a part perspective and part sectional view of the semi-cylindrical
comb with the handle at the upper side.
Figs. 10, 11 and 12, sheet 10, show small portions of blanks illustrating different
styles of teeth.
Fig. 13, sheet 10, shows the outline form of the bottom of the handle shown in
Fig. 5, sheet 10.
Fig. 14, sheet 10, shows a former to be used in the semi-cylindrical comb.
Fig. 15, sheet 10, shows a former to be used in the cylindrical comb.
Fig. 16, sheet 10, shows a former to be used in the polyhedral shaped comb.
Fig. 17, sheet 10, shows a cylindrical comb with a handle at one end.
Fig. 18, sheet 11, shows a cylindrical comb formed from a blank, one end thereof
being left smooth, without teeth, for the purpose of being used as a handle.
Fig. 19, sheet 11, shows a blank from which is formed the working surface of a
semi-cylindrical comb, with a handle at one end.
Fig. 20, sheet 11, shows a semi-cylindrical comb, with an end handle and a smooth
upper side.
In the several figures, b, are the blanks or plates which may be cut or stamped
from sheet metal. In Fig. 1, sheet 9, I have shown a blank which is to form a
cylindrical comb, and this is done by bending said blank over a former, or otherwise,
until its edges, c, meet or overlap, and by securing them in any suitable manner.
If desired one edge may be extended for the purpose of overlapping the other, and
to provide means for securing them together, as shown at c¹, Figs. 1 and 2, sheet 9.

page_text: The tapering ends, i, are then pressed down until their sides and ends meet, thereby
forming conical or spheroidal ends to the comb, and are then secured in position in
any suitable manner, as by soldering for instance.
The teetli, d, shown in Figs. 1, 2, 3, sheet 9, 4, 10, 11 and 12, sheet 10, and 19,
sheet 11, are represented as they appear before being struck up from the blanks.
They may be saw teeth, as shown in Figs. 1 and 3, sheet 9; and 12, sheet 10, or
may be more or less rounded or flattened, as in Fig. 2, sheet 9, 10 and 11, sheet 10,
and 19, sheet 11. Those shown in Fig. 4, sheet 10, can be formed by cutting right
angle slits in the blank and then forcing up the teeth so formed, and those shown in
Fig. 2, sheet 9, can be formed by cutting openings with four concave sides, and then
cutting right angle slits through the corners of said openings and forcing the teeth
up as in the first case. Teeth shown in Fig. 10, sheet 10, are formed by cutting
circular openings and right angle slits through them. Teeth shown in Fig. 11,
sheet 10, are formed by cutting parallel lines, and then intersecting them with other
parallel lines, and striking up those portions of metal having parallel sides and
flat tops.
Regarding the arrangement of the teeth, they may be located in diagonal, parallel,
or cross rows, with reference to the length of the blank or in any other desirable
manner.
In Fig. 2, sheet 9, I have shown a blank from which is formed a semi-cylindrical
comb. In this instance about one third of the blank, ', is left flat and the outer
edge, c, of this portion is secured to the other edge, c, of the blank, the curved surface
constituting about two thirds of the whole surface. The conical ends are formed
similarly to those on the cylindrical comb, above described. If desired, the flat side
of the semi-cylindrical comb may be left smooth, without teeth, as shown in Fig. 20,
sheet 11.
A semi-cylindrical comb with a handle on its top is formed by bending the blank
shown in Fig. 4, sheet 10, and then securing its edges, to the handle, e, Fig. 9,
sheet 10, by tacks or screws or other suitable means, as shown in said Fig. 9, or by
bending the edges of the blank in such a manner that they will fit into grooves, y,
Fig. 5, sheet 10, along the sides of the handle.
When the comb is made with but one conical end a handle may be attached to the
other end by snugly fitting said handle into said ead and securing it therein by
suitable means, as shown in Fig. 17, sheet 10, where the heavy dotted lines show the
handle inserted into the blank a short distance, and the light dotted lines show it
inserted clear to the point of the conical end, in which latter case one end of the
handle serves as a former:
In Figs. 5, 6, 8 and 9, sheet 10, I have shown the formers or cores, over which the
blanks are bent, remaining within said blanks, but they may be removed as shown in
Fig. 7, sheet 10.
The blank used in the polyhedral comb may be creased along the dotted lines shown
in Fig 3, sheet 9, to facilitate bending it.
As is clearly indicated in Figs. 1, 2 and 3, sheet 9; Fig. 4, sheet 10, and Fig. 19,
sheet 11, I provide for the formation of the conical ends by cutting out wedge shaped
or triangular gores from the ends of the blanks.
The fifth part of my invention is illustrated by the figures on sheet 12, of the
drawings and relates to a comb formed by the process of moulding.
Fig. 1, sheet 12, is a side elevation of a cylindrical comb of this kind, with an
end handle, said figure showing three different kinds of teeth on the working
surface.
Fig. 2, sheet 12, is a vertical longitudinal section through a cellular comb, moulded
with a hollow center, into which a handle is fitted.
Fig. 3, sheet 12, is a cross section through a cylindrical comb, moulded in four
separate longitudinal pieces, said pieces being suitably joined togeiler, as by cement
for instance, on the lines, i, and a square hole being left in the center for the
reception of a rod.
Fig. 4, sheet 12, is a cross section through a solid semi-cylindrical comb.

page_text: Fig. 5, sheet 12, is a cross section through a hollow polyhedral comb, moulded in
separate pieces.
Fig. 6, sheet 12, is a cross section through a hollow comb eliptical in cross section
and moulded in one piece.
Fig. 7, sheet 12, shows a sido elevation of the handle, and a vertical longitudinal
section through the body of a semi-cylindrical comb with a handle on the top.
The teeth, e, on the left hand portion of the body of the comb shown in
Fig. 1, sheet 12, aro as nearly like those shown in Figs. 1 and 2, sheet 1, of this
specification, as can be made by the process of moulding. They are similar in form
and thickness to teeth made from sheet metal, and stand in intersecting rows.
The
surface formed by such teeth constitutes substantially an open cellular body, the upper
or outer portion of the cells forming the teeth. The teeth, f, on the central portion of
the body of the comb shown in Fig. 1, sheet 12, arc of conical form, and the teeth, y,
on the right hand portion of the body of the comb shown in said Fig. are of pyramidal
form.
When a handle is put upon the top of a semi-cylindrical comb, as shown in Fig. 7,
sheet 12, the flat side of the body of said comb is made smooth, without teeth, as shown
in said figure. Such a handle may either be moulded with the body of the comb, so
that they are in one piece, or it may be of wood or other material and suitably secured
to the body of the comb.
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In Fig. 2, sheet 12, the dotted lines show the handle and the hollow in the conter
of the body of the comb, as screw threaded so that the handle may be screwed into the
body of the comb.
In Fig. 1, sheet 12, the handle is secured to the body of the comb by the rod, c, and
nut, h, said rod is made square to conform to an opening through the center of the
comb, similar in shape tofthat shown in Fig. 3, sheet 12, for the purpose of preventing
independent revolution of the handle and the body of the comb.
A comb with an end--handle may be moulded in one piece as is shown by Fig. 1,
sheet 12, when the ends of the rod, e, are omitted from said figure.
Though said figure shows three different kinds of teeth on its working surface, said
surface may have but one kind of teeth thereon.
A comb with pyramidal teeth may be made, by moulding the body of the comb
with a smooth surface and grooving said surface in intersecting rows or lines.
In constructing a hollow comb with a cellular working surface, openings may be
left in the bottoms of the cells, through the wall or shell of the comb as shown in the
concavity in Fig. 2, sheet 12, which openings will prevent the accumulation of dirt
in said cells.
In the production of these combs, hard rubber; clay, capable of being moulded
and baked cast metal and analogous materials may be employed.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven
tion, and in what manner it is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
1st. A curry comb with a working surface of an elongated cylindrical or equivalent
form, substantially as shown and described.
2nd. A curry comb with a working surface of an elongated cylindrical or equivalent
form with an end of a conical form, substantially as shown and described.
3rd. A curry comb composed of longitudinal toothed strips and toothed cross
platės interlocking therewith substantially as set forth.
4th. A curry comb having a body of cylindrical or equivalent form in cross
section, composed of detachable strips and plates, and provided with a conical end or
ends, substantially as set forth.
5th. A curry comb of cylindrical or equivalent form provided with a handle
longitudinally adjustable thereon substantially as set forth.
6th. A curry comb consisting of detachable toothed strips and discs or plates
arranged at angles to each other and means for securing them in place, substantially
as set forth.

page_text: 7th. A curry comb composed of longitudinal strips and cross plates or discs inter-
locked therewith, some of said strips and plates being provided with saw shaped
teeth and some with teeth formed by corrugations or scallops, substantially as set
forth.
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Sth. In a curry comb the combination of the longitudinal strips and cross plates
and the handle slipped over said parts and capable of longitudinal adjustment thereon,
substantially as set forth.
9th. In combination with the curry comb constructed as described, the tubular
handle adjustable thereon, and the locking pawl or dog carried thereby, substantially
as set forth.
10th. In a curry comb the combination with the toothed strips, b, provided with
notelies on their lower edges, of slotted cross plates interlocked therewith, and means
for securing the said parts together, substantially as set forth.
11th. In a curry comb the combination of longitudinal and transverse interlocking
strips, and 'means for securing the ends of the strips, substantially as set forth.
12th. A curry comb of cylindrical or equivalent form in cross section, having a
cellular body, the sides of the cells being formed by the toothed or operating surface
of the comb, substantially as set forth.
13th. In a curry comb the combination of the central rod; the toothed dises strung
thereon; the longitudinal toothed strips interlocking with the discs, and means for
securing said parts together, substantially as set forth.
14th. In a curry comb the combination of the rod, c; the toothed plates, a, having
slots, e, strung thereon; the longitudinal toothed strips, b, having notches, e, and
curved ends, ; the washers, f; and the nuts, g, substantially as set forth.
15th. A curry comb of cylindrical or equivalent. shapo, formed from toothed strips
secured to a suitable core or former, substantially as set forth.
16th. A curry comb of cylindrical or equivalent shape formed from toothed strips
secured to a grooved core or former, substantially as set forth.
17th. A curry comb of cylindrical or equivalent shape formed from toothed strips
secured to a suitable core or former, and having a conical end, substantially as set
forth.
18th. A curry comb of cylindrical or equivalent shape, formed from a spirally
grooved former or core, and toothed strips, substantially as set forth.
19th. In a curry comb the combination of toothed strips; a core or former; a
cap at the conical end of said former and a securing ring or band at the handle end
of the former, substantially as set forth.
20th. A curry comb of cylindrical or equivalent shape formed from toothed rings
or bands secured upon a suitable core or former, substantially as set forth.
21st. A curry comb of cylindrical or equivalent shape, formed from toothed rings
or bands secured upon a grooved former or core, substantially as set forth.
22nd. A curry comb of cylindrical or equivalent shape, formed from toothed rings
or bands secured upon a grooved former or core, having a conical end, substantially
as set forth.
23rd. A curry comb of cylindrical or equivalent shape, formed from rings or
bands having teeth struck up from their surfaces, said rings or bands being secured
upon a core or former, substantially as set forth.
24th. A curry comb of cylindrical or equivalent shape, formed from rings or bands
having a double row of teeth formed therefrom, said rings or bands being secured
upon a core or former, substantially as set forth.
25th. A curry comb of cylindrical or equivalent shape, formed from toothed rings
or bands, secured upon a core or former, said rings or bands having notches and
projections to enter said notches, whereby to prevent independent revolution upon the
core or former, substantially as set forth.
26th. In a curry comb of cylindrical or equivalent shape, the combination of
toothed rings or bands with a core or former, having a conical end provided with
steps or shoulders, substantially as set forth.
27th. A curry comb of cylindrical or equivalent shape consisting of a core or

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upon said core or former, all substantially as set forth.
28th. A curry comb of cylindrical or equivalent form made from a metal blank,
the teeth thereof being struck up from the body of said blank, substantially as set
forth.
29th. A curry comb of cylindrical or equivalent form, formed from a metal blank
having struck up teeth, and provided with a handle extending from one end thereof,
substantially as set forth.
30th. A curry comb of cylindrical or equivalent shape, formed from a blank of
sheet metal having teeth struck up from its body, the end or ends of said blank being
gored or cut away, whereby the remaining portions when pressed down together,
form a conical end or ends, substantially as set forth.
31st. A curry comb of cylindrical or equivalent form, consisting of an interior
former and a blank having struck up teeth thereon, substantially as set forth.
32nd. As a new article of manufacture, a cast or moulded curry comb, of
cylindrical or equivalent form, substantially as set forth.
33rd. As a new article of manufacture, a cast or moulded curry comb having a
cellular body, the teeth of which comb form part of the walls of the cells, substantially
as set forth.
34th. A cast or moulded curry comb of cylindrical or equivalent form, made in
sections, substantially as set forth.
35th. A cast or moulded. curry comb of cylindrical or equivalent form, provided
with a handle socket in combination with a handle secured therein.
Dated this 31st day of May A D 1888.
DIE P. TIPTON.
W. P. Thompson & Boult,
Agents.