An Improved Independent Ground Fastening for the Bases and Guys of Standards, Poles, and for Straining Purposes generally.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 11th June, 1889
Complete Specification Left, 6th Feb., 1890-Accepted, 29th Mar., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Independent Ground Fastening for the Bases and Guys
of Standards, Poles, and for Straining Purposes generally.
HARRY JAMES ROFE, 3 Carrington Road, Flixton in the county of Lancaster,
Athletic Outfitter do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
My invention relates to ground fastenings resistance or straining plates employed
for the purpose of holding in position poles or standards used for suspending lawn
tennis nets for straining guys, and for other similar purposes.
The object of this invention is the employment of a simple efficient and easily fixed
resistance plate and which does not project above the surface of the ground, thus
offering no obstacle to the unrestricted use of mowing machine or roller.
In carrying out my invention I employ a stake of any suitable section-material
and dimensions. This stake is driven vertically into the ground till just below its
surface.
The upper extremity of the stake is prepared for the reception of a bolt or set
screw by forming a groove or socket thereon or otherwise prepared for a suitable
connexion.
The lower part of the stake is tapered to facilitate its being driven into the
ground.
The stake at its lower end is bored through with one or more holes.
The leading feature of this invention consists in the employment in conjunction
with a stake similarly prepared as above described, of a pin or bar of any suitable
section and size. This pin is driven angularly into the ground, in the direction of the
lower extremity of the stake-it being essential that the point or nose of the pin pass
through one of the holes in the lower part of the stake.
Dated this 7th day of June 1889.
RIDLEY JAMES URQUHART,
Agent for Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Independent Ground Fastening for the Bases and Guys
of Standards, Poles, and for Straining Purposes generally.
HARRY JAMES ROFE, of Carrington Road, Flixton in the county of Lancaster,
athletic outfitter, 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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My invention relates to ground fastenings, comprising Firstly :-resistance,
tensional or straining-plates or "anchors" employed by sinking in the ground, for
the purpose of attaching thereto the necessary guys or straining-wires required for
"anchoring" the poles or standards, used for suspending lawn tennis nets, communi-
cation wires, fencing wires and for straining purposes generally,
or
And Secondly-An independent base with "cotter "fastener" for fixing poles
or standards in the ground.
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The object of this invention is the employment of a simple and efficacious method
and appliance for forming a ground "resistance-plate," fixing" or "anchorage," to
be hereinafter described.
The general construction, arrangement and application of my invention, is
described in the following statement and illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
In the said drawings, Figures 1 and 2 shew my invention in its simplest form.

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(A) (A) consists of a plate or "stake" preferably of metal, which is driven vertically
or angularly into the ground indicated by the broken lines (g) (g) Figures 1, 2, 9
and 10. This " stake is formed of any suitable section, but preference is given to
the rectangular or channeled sections. The lower portion is pierced with one or
several holes (a) (a) Figures 2 and 4. The upper portion of the "stake" is formed
with a head or socket (b), Figures 1 and 2, for the insertion of a bolt, or is otherwise
suitably prepared for any required attachment. The nose of the "stake" is tapered
to facilitate its being driven into the ground.
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The leading feature of this invention, is the employment of a "pin" or "cotter" (B)
Figures 1 and 2, in connexion with the "stake" (A). The
"
cotter consists of a
straight bar of iron or steel or any suitable substance and of any suitable section,
having reduced nose for piercing the ground. In order to carry out the design of
this invention, it is necessary that the "cotter" be driven angularly into the ground,
and pass through one of the openings in the "stake" as shewn at (a) (a), Figures 1, 2,
9 and 10. In order to obtain additional resistance, two or more 66
driven through one
stake in same or opposite directions, the "stake"
suitably formed with extra openings in any other convenient positions, or as
shewn (a) (a) Figures 3, 4 and 5. Figures 6 and 7 and 8 shew the "cotter" (B) in
the three most suitable forms or sections.
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cotters
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may be
being
In applying my invention to the feet of tennis or other poles and standards, I prefer
to form the head of the "stake" into a base-plate or "foundation," provision being
made for the insertion of a bolt and pin, as shewn (b) (b) (b) Figures 1, 2, 9, 10
and 11, or other suitable means for securing the base of the pole to the
" foundation."
"
The foot of the pole shewn by broken lines Figures 9 and 10 is prepared to fit
upon the "foundation plate" of the "stake" and to bolt, or is otherwise affixed
thereto.
" base" or "foundation" for a
The "head" of the "stake" when employed as a
pole or standard should have a projecting foot, or arm to bear upon the ground in
the direction of the pull or strain upon the upper portion of the said pole, as shown (D)
Figure 9. The "head" may be formed in any convenient manner to suit the require-
ments of the purpose to which it is to be applied.
In place of piercing the "stake" with holes for the insertion of the "cotter,"
projections, or noses (c) may be formed on the "stake" for the "cotter to pass over
or between; or the "stake" may be formed with side openings therein, as shown
Figures 12 and 13.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this said inven-
tion and the manner in which the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
1st. The application of the combination of the "stake" (A) with the "cotter" (B)
to guys, straining wires, posts for fence and communication wires and tent poles, as
and for the purposes, hereinbefore described and indicated, and in and by the
accompanying drawings.
2nd. The application of the combination of the "stake" and "cotter" with suitable
provision for attachment, to the bases of lawn tennis poles or standards and the like,
as and for the purposes herein before described and indicated and in and by the
accompanying drawings.
Dated this 5th day of February 1890.
R. J. URQUHART,
Agent for the Applicant.