Improvements in Cornice-poles for Bay Windows and the like.
Year: 1898

page_text: Improvements in Cornice-poles for Bay Windows and the like.
I, JOSEPH SNUGGs, of 331, Old Street, Shoreditch, London, E.C., Manufacturer,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
This invention relates to improvements in bay cornice-poles, and is designed
with the object of allowing such poles to adapt themselves readily to the curves
of bay and similar windows or the like, a further object being to so fashion such
cornice-poles, as to permit of the cornice-rings which support the curtains,
freely sliding along such poles.
In carrying my invention into practice, I fashion each end of the cornice-pole
proper in the form of a semi-sphere, and hollow out or recess the shoulder upon
that portion of the pole which is above, and at right angles to, the flat surface of
this semi-spherical end portion to form sockets. One end of each of the side
poles, which in bay windows are at an angle to the central cornice-pole, is similarly
formed, so that when the ends of the cornice-pole proper are fitted to the re-
spective ends of the side-poles, the semi-spherical end of each side-pole will, in
conjunction with the similarly shaped ends of the cornice-pole proper, form
complete spheres, each half of which capable of an independent movement in
an opposite direction.
The said semi-spherical ends, when fitted together, are held against one another,
by means of a screw, which passes through one of the semi-spherical ends into
the opposing one above or below same, the said screw constituting a pivot for the
semi-spherical ends to turn upon, while at same time, such screw can be tightened
to maintain the poles at any desired angle to one another.
The portions of the cornice-poles which are adjacent to the semi-spherical ends,
are bevelled or sloped off in a manner not too pronounced or sudden, in order to
allow of the curtain-supporting rings being readily slid over the joints formed
in the manner before described.
Dated this Oth dow of Nocemhar 1898
HUGHES & YOUNG,
55 and 56, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for Applicant.
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I, JOSEPH SNUGGS, of 331, Old Street, Shoreditch, London, E.C., Manufacturer,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
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page_text: be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement: -
This invention relates to improvements in joints for bay cornice poles and
like purposes, and is designed with the object of allowing such poles to adapt
themselves readily to the angles of bay and similar windows and the like, a
further object being to so fashion such cornice poles as to permit of the cornice
rings which support the curtains, freely sliding along such poles.
In carrying my invention into practice, I fashion each of the connected ends
of the several parts of the cornice pole in the form of a projecting horizontal
semi-sphere, and hollow out or recess the shoulder upon that portion of the pole
which is above or below, and at right angles to, the flat upper or lower surface of
this horizontal semi-spherical end portion so as to form sockets or recesses to
receive part of the corresponding semi-sphere which engages with same.
One
end of each of the side poles, which in bay windows are set at an angle to the
central pole, is similarly formed, but with the flat side of the semi-sphere turned
downwards so that when the ends of the central pole are fitted to the respective
ends of the side poles, the semi-spherical end of each side pole will, in con-
junction with the similarly shaped corresponding ends of the central part, form
complete spheres, each half of which is capable of an independent movement in
an opposite direction.
The engaging flat surfaces of the semi-spheres may be reversed, that is to say,
those on the end pieces may be facing upwards, and those on the central part
downwards.
The said semi-spherical ends, when fitted together, are held against one another
by means of a screw, bolt or the like which passes through one of the semi-
spherical ends into the opposing one above or below same, the said screw or bolt
constituting a pivot for the semi-spherical ends to turn upon, while at the same
time such screw can be tightened to maintain the poles at any desired angle to
one another.
For convenience in manufacture, the joined ends of the poles are preferably
made separately and attached to the several pieces of the pole by means of screws,
or by recessing the ends of the several pieces and inserting the separately made
joints, or in any other simple manner. These separate joints can be made of any
suitable material such as wood, brass or the like, and may be fitted to any class
of cornice or curtain poles, portiere rods and the like.
The portions of the cornice poles which are adjacent to the semi-spherical ends,
are bevelled or sloped off in a manner not too pronounced or sudden, in order to
allow of the curtain supporting rings being readily slid over the joints formed in
the manner before described.
I will now describe my invention with reference to the accompanying drawings,
in which:
Fig. 1 shews a plan view of a cornice pole made up of five sections adapted to
fit round a bay window, the sections being connected together with the iniproved
joint, the two semi-spherical ends or halves of which are solid with the straight
pieces of the pole.
Fig. 2, shews an enlarged side elevation of one of the special joints, formed with
plug ends to engage corresponding recesses in the straight lengths of the pole.
Fig. 3, shews a similar view to Fig. 2, the joint being formed with butt ends,
and fitted with screws to the straight lengths of the pole.
Fig. 4, shews the two halves of the joint in perspective.
Referring to Fig. 2, a is one half of the spherical joint formed in one piece
with the shoulder b, plug end c, the latter being made to engage in a corre-
sponding recess in the cornice or other pole c³, shewn in dotted lines.
a is the other half of the spherical joint and is made in one piece with
shoulder 6 and plug c¹, the latter fitting into another length of the cornice or

page_text: other pole c. The two half joints are brought together and are shewn con-
nected by a screw d.
To increase the bearing and to strengthen the joint, the shoulders and b
are recessed to receive part of the convex face of the joint, Figs. 2, 3 and 4.
The form of joint shewn in Fig. 3 is similar to that above described, but it is
made with butt ends b, 61, fitted with screws f, f' in place of the plugs shewn
in Fig. 2.
Fig. 4 shews the two parts of the joint separated.
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:-
1. The improved cornice pole made of two or more lengths or portions, formed
by the connecting ends of each being cut into the form of a projecting horizontal
semi-sphere, with the flat surface of each semi-sphere attached or jointed to that
on the next length of the pole, by a screw, pin, peg or the like, the faces left by
the portion cut away being recessed to fit the curves of the opposing semi-spheres
when same is fastened in place, substantially as shewn and described.
2. A joint for cornice poles as specified in Claim 1, the semi-spheres in which
are formed upon end pieces or caps to be fastened to the ends of the cornice
curtain or the like poles, substantially as shewn and described.
3. The joint for cornice poles consisting essentially of two semi-spheres a, a,
fastened together and made with end pieces or shoulders b, b, and with suitable
means for attaching to cornice poles or the like, the said end pieces or shoulders
each being recessed to receive a part of the opposing semi-sphere on the other end
or shoulder, substantially as shewn and described.
Dated this 14th day of July 1800
S. S. BROMHEAD,
Patent Agent, 33, Cannon Street, London, E.C.