An Improved Fastening or Clasp for Pouches, Wallets, Purses, Bags, Satchels, Music Cases, and such like Articles, also applicable to other purposes, such as Braces, Gloves, Belts, and other Articles of Dress.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Apr., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 3rd Dec., 1891-Accepted, 9th Jan., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Fastening or Clasp for Pouches, Wallets, Purses, Bags,
Satchels, Music Cases, and such like Articles, also applicable to
other purposes, such as Braces, Gloves, Belts, and other Articles
of Dress.
I, FREDERICK BROOKS of 73, Lee Bank Road Edgbaston Birmingham in the
County of Warwick, Leather Worker, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to an improved method of fastening or clasp and I will
describe it as applied to a pouch or wallet such as is usually attached to the seats
of bicycles and tricycles though it may be attached to the other articles named
or such like with equal effect.
I use a back plate of suitable metal which is attached to the lower part or
body of the pouch or wallet, a hole or slot is cut in this plate for a catch to take
into as hereafter named.
Pivotted to this back plate in any suitable manner is a disc of metal capable of
revolving upon the pivot two or more slots are cut upon the edge of the disc these
slots may be opposite each other.
Upon the flap or cover of the pouch or wallet is a plate of metal securely
attached thereto, the lower end being formed into a hook or catch by being turned
down at right angles.
Thus in order to fasten the clasp the metal disc must be turned so that one of
the slots on the edge thereof shall be opposite the hole or cut out slot in the back
plate, then by pressing the catch situated upon the cover or flap into the hole and
revolving the disc so that the same passes over and covers the hook or catch at its
back a firm hold is obtained and the hook cannot shake loose or become released
until the disc is again turned for one of the aforesaid slots to be opposite the hook
or catch when the parts can be pulled asunder.
When applied to braces, belts, gloves, & such like, the action will be precisely
similar to the above described.
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EDWARD J. PAYNE & SON,
104, Colmore Row, Birmingham, Agents for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Fastening or Clasp for Pouches, Wallets, Purses, Bags,
Satchels, Music Cases, and such like Articles, also applicable to
other purposes, such as Braces, Gloves, Belts, and other Articles
of Dress.
1, FREDERICK BROOKS of 73 Lee Bank Road Birmingham in the County of
Warwick, Leather Worker, 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, reference being had to the drawings
hereunto annexed and to the several figures and letters shewn thereon :—
This invention relates to an improved method of fastening or clasp which can be
applied to all or any of the above named articles or wherever such a clasp or
he required

page_text: In the annexed sheet of drawings I have illustrated my improved fastening or
clasp as applicable to a variety of articles, the action in each case is practically
the same though the details vary slightly to suit each individual case.
Figure 1, illustrates my improved fastening or clasp suitable for a wallet or pouch
(shewn fastened).
Figure 2, shews the fastening suitable for purses, and light work, (fastened).
Figure 3, shews the fastening for letter and other bags (unfastened).
Figures 4, 5 and 6 illustrate the fastening applied to braces and represented
respectively as fastened, unfastened, and the moveable position it will assume.
Figures 7, 8, and 9 shew a modification of my invention, viz. the parts
disconnected, unfastened, and fastened.
I will proceed to describe my invention by the aid of the annexed drawings in
which similar letters of reference refer to similar parts in the drawings.
Referring, firstly, to Figures 1, 2, and 3 and the application of the fastening
thereto,
I attach a back plate (a) of any suitable metal or other material to the lower or
body part of the wallet, bag or purse, a hole or slot (6) is cut in this back plate (a),
see Fig. 3.
Pivotted to this back plate (a) in any suitable manner is a disc of metal or other
material (c) which disc revolves upon the pivot (d) two or more slots or apertures (e)
are cut out upon the edge of the disc (c).
Upon the upper flap or cover of the wallet bag or purse a plate of metal or other
material (f) is securely attached, the lower end terminating in a hook or catch (g)
the lip being at about right angles to the plate.
The operation of fastening the clasp is effected by turning the metal disc (c) so
that one of the slots (e) upon the edge thereof shall come exactly opposite the hole
or slot (b) in the back plate, then by pressing the catch (y) of the upper plate (f)
into the hole or slot (6) and turning the disc (c) upon its pivot (d) the disc will
pass over and cover the back of the look or catch (9) a firm hold is thereby
obtained and the hook kept rigid in position by the disc so that the two parts of
the fastening cannot shake loose or become released until the disc (c) is turned so
that one of the said slots (e) on the edge thereof shall be opposite the hook or
catch (g) when the parts can be pulled asunder.
This method of fastening or clasp will be found particularly applicable to
wallets or pouches such as are usually to be found attached to the seats of bicycles
and tricycles for it will be impossible for such fastenings to shake loose and become
unfastened by the vibration of the machine or otherwise.
Referring to the modification represented in Figures 7, 8, and 9, the action is
similar to the before mentioned but the application in this case will be somewhat
different.
Figure 7, shews the fastening or clasp apart.
Figure 8, shows the same connected but unfastened.
Figure 9, shews the fastening or clasp fastened.
The back plate A having a hole or slot B therein will be attached to the upper
flap or cover of the wallet, bag or purse, pivotted to this back plate is the revolving
disc (C).
Attached to the lower part or body of the wallet, bag or purse is a plate (D)
Having thereon the catch piece or hook (E).
Thus when the two parts are brought together as in Figure 8 and the disc (C)
turned on its pivot as in Figure 9, the fastening or clasp can be locked the disc (C)
passing under the lip of the catch piece or hook (E) and being held securely until
released by the turning of the disc to either of the slots before mentioned in order
to free the lip on the catch.
Referring to Figures 4, 5, and 6 the fastening will be seen as applied to braces
whereby a very effectual and secure mode of adjustment of the tabs or button hole
portion is obtained the action will be precisely similar to that described above for
the other articles.

page_text: I do not confine myself to the precise details herein set forth as various modifi-
cations of this my invention may be carried into effect without departing from the
general principle as set forth and illustrated in the Specification.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the object and nature of my
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what,
I claim is,
The formation, combination and arrangement of the different parts constituting
my improvements in fastenings or clasps or any mere equivalents thereof and the
application of the same to the various articles or such like articles in manner
substantially as herein described and illustrated.
Dated this 2nd day of December AD 1901
EDWARD J. PAYNE & SON,
104, Colmore Row, Birmingham, Agents for the Applicant.