Improvements in Cash Registers.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Dec., 1897-Accepted, 2nd July, 1898
QUALL MIN DI MULTICALIN
Improvements in Cash Registers.
I, JOHN SHARPE, of 109, James Street, in the City of Ottawa, in the County of
Carleton, Province of Ontario, Canada, 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 invention relates to improvements in cash registers and is a further improve-
ment on the machine Patented to me and. Jose Alexander Banfield under
number 11,885, of June 1st, 1896, so I shall only describe what parts are necessary
in the old machine to explain my new improvements.
The object of my invention is firstly to provide a machine by means of which all
transactions are shown and exposed on two sets of revolving indicator disks corre-
sponding in number with the banks of keys and bearing on their peripheries
indicia corresponding with the indicia on the banks of keys; secondly, to so
arrange the indicating mechanism that it cannot be operated until the machine
has been unlocked, when by the initial movement of the handle the indicators and
type frames are restored to normal before a new transaction can be recorded;
thirdly, to provide an automatic ink-ribbon feed and means for aligning the type
bars; and fourthly, to provide an improved means for operating the type for
printing the detail slips, and the mechanism for printing the cheques, as hereinafter
more particularly explained.
Figure 1 is perspective view of my machine with parts removed showing the
mechanism for operating the indicator disks and the printing mechanism for the
cheques.
Figure 1, is a side view of the mechanism for unlocking the machine.
Figure 2 is a side elevation, partly in section, looking at the right hand side of
the machine.
Fig. 2, is a side view of a rocking arm showing its slot.
Fig. 3, is
machine.
side elevation, partly in section, looking at the left hand side of the
Fig. 4, is a side view of the printing mechanism and automatic ink-ribbon feed.
Fig. 5, is a perspective view of the device for locking the indicator disks after
an operation.
Fig. 6, is a plan view of the automatic ink-ribbon feed.
Fig. 7, is a view, partially in section, showing the mechanism for locking
the key rods.
Fig. 8, is a perspective view of one of the rocking frames for operating the
rectangular-plungers.
Fig. 9, is a perspective view of the rocking-lever showing the means by which it
is adjusted.
Fig. 10, is a perspective view of one form of indicator shield.
Fig. 11, is a side view of the mechanism for operating the inking pad, and
mechanism for printing the cheques.
In the drawings, like letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in each
figure.

page_text: In the drawings of my new machine I have only shown two banks of keys, but
it will be understood that I use the same number as were used in the old machine,
which is fully described in the former patent already mentioned.
Bank No. 1, shown in Figure 1, operates exactly as the other two banks whose
positions are shown in Figure 1, at B and C¹. The keys are 9, in number, in
cach bank, and the number or finger pieces of the several keys are inscribed as
in the old patent, and each bank, as before, represents cents, tens of cents, and
dollars respectively. So it will only be necessary to describe one bank and its
connected mechanism, to clearly understand the operation of the others.
A, A, are the standard plates.
1, are unrotatable key rods having bearings in the frames 2, which are suitably
secured at the front of the machine. Near the lower ends of the key rods 1, are
stop pins 21.
3, are return springs. The inner ends 4, of the key rods, are hook-shaped.
5, are laterally projecting pins secured to the key rods 1. 51, are the finger pieces
of the several key rods (see Fig. 3).
.
6, is a rock-lever loosely journalled on a rod 7, which is journalled in the
standard plates A, A.
The rock-lever 6, projects backwardly and rearwardly into the path of movement
of the several laterally projecting pins 5, on the several key rods, and is normally in
contact with the pin 5, on the lowermost key rod, whereby its forward movement
is arrested.
8, is a special bank of keys having a rock lever 6, and also an extra rock lever 9,
connected by a link 10, to an arm 11, journalled on the rod 12. The first five key
rods, counting from "A" downwards, in the bank 8, are provided with laterally
projecting pins 13, the uppermost one of which normally rests in contact with
the rock lever 9.
14, are plates rigidly secured to the rod 12, which is securely fastened to the
standard plates A, A. 15, is a rod loosely supported in the plates 14, and provided
with a spring 16. On the nearer end of the rod 15, is secured a stop-block 17,
which is provided with a pin 18. The pin 18, and the end of the rod 15, project
through the outer casing of the machine, which is removed. 19, is a hole in one
of the standard plates A, and in the path of movement of the rod 15.
20, is the main shaft of the machine, which, passing through near the upper ends
of the plates 14, is journalled in the standard plates A, A, (see Fig. 2).
21, is a handle secured on the right hand end of the shaft 20, and is provided,
near its lower end, with a pin 22, which is normally in contact with the pin 18.
When in this position, the machine is locked.
The frames 14, are provided with, as in the old Patent, lugs 23, to which are
pivoted segmental detents 24, by the pins 25, having a bevelled projecting end 26,
which normally extends over the segmental end 27, of the frame 14, and is held
yieldingly in that position by springs 28, arranged in pockets in the ends of the
detent 24 (see Fig. 7).
29, is a lever pivoted at 291. On reference to Fig. 3, it will be seen that the
front of the lever 29, is curved and abuts a roller 30, secured to the rock-lever 6.
31, is a toothed segmental rock-lever pivoted at 32, to sliding plate 33.
30¹, is a roller against which the curved rear side of the lever rests.
X, is a stop suitably secured to the side of the frame supporting the key banks.
The lower end of this stop is cut away at x, and receives the forward end of the
toothed segmental lever 31, when in the position shown in Fig. 3.
It will be noticed that the rock-lever 6, is curved rearwardly from the key bank
and that the pins 5, on the key rods, are at different distances from such rock lever.
This arrangement in planned upon the throw to be given the toothed segmental
levers 31, by the depression of their respective keys, the lowest key throwing the
toothed segmental lever nine teeth, while the next throws it eight teeth, and so on
up to key number one which throws the toothed segmental lever only one tooth
backward.

page_text: B, are notches cut in the rod 15. C, is an arm secured to each segmental
detent 24. In its normal position, the end of the arm C, is directly above the
notch B¹, and barely escapes the rod 15, when such rod is moved. The object of
such arm C, is to prevent any keys from being pressed, after the machine has been
operated, or partially operated, as will be clearly understood later on.
The sliding plates 33, have their upper and lower ends recessed as shown at 34,
and 35, so as to be held in position to the upwardly extending frame 14, by their
respective brackets 36, and 37 (see Fig. 3).
It will be understood that the brackets 36, and 37, allow the free upward and
downward movement of the sliding plate 33, and keep the latter in its position
adjacent to the frame 14.
38, is an elongated slot in the sliding plate 33 (see full lines in Fig. 1 and Fig. 3),
through which the main shaft 20, passes. By means of this enlongated slot, the
sliding plate has movement in the direction of its own length.
Each sliding plate 33, has pivoted to it by a pin 39, extending through a slot 391,
a lever 40, one arm of which is connected by a link 42 (see Fig. 3), with the forward
side of the toothed segmental lever 31. 43, is a rock-lever pivoted to the lever 40,
by the pin 44. The upper end of this lever extends into the path of movement of
a cam 45, secured to the main shaft 20. 46, is a spring secured at one end to the
rock-lever 43, and at the other end to the frame 14.
This spring keeps the levers 40, and 43, in their normal position as shown in
Fig. 2. 44, is a square shoulder on the lever 43.
On reference to Fig. 9, it will be seen that the rock-lever 43, has a projection 47,
through which passes a screw 49, the end of which abuts against a square portion on
the lever 40 (see Fig. 3). The object of this screw is to regulate the distance of
the upper end of the rock lever 43, from the main shaft. So it will be seen the
farther the screw is screwed in, the nearer the top portion of the rock-lever 43, will
approach the main shaft.
50, is a cam secured to the main shaft 20.
51, is a pin secured to the sliding plate 33, extending through a slot 0', in the
frame 14, into the path of movement of the cam 50.
On reference to Fig. 7, it will be seen that the detent 24, is provided with a
transverse slot 51', and notch 52, as in the old patent. In this recess, is arranged
a slide 53, which is normally projected upwardly and rearwardly relatively to the
detent 24, by means of the spring 54, which is secured to the lower end of the
slide 53, and to the frame 14. 55, is a bevelled lug secured to the slide 53. This
lug 55, cooperates with a similarly constructed surface in the notch 52. 56, are
screws extending through slots 57, in the frame 14, and securing the slide 53, to
such frame and allowing such slide 53, to operate in alignment with the slots.
Secured to the upper end of the slide 53, is a bevelled edge-pin 58 (see Fig. 1),
which is in the path of movement of a bevelled edge-pin 59, secured to the sliding
plate 33, and extending through the recess 49.
60, are a series of idler pinions on the main shaft 20, and are arranged in
alignment, and to mesh with the toothed segments 61, on the toothed levers 31.
The toothed segments 61, are normally out of engagement with the pinions 60.
63, is a shaft, parallel with the main shaft, and secured in the standard plates A, A.
64, 64b, and 64°, are independent sleeves on the shaft, 63. The shaft 63, is
provided with a series of gear wheels which are arranged as follows, The
wheel 641, is secured to the sleeve 64, while the wheel 642, is secured to the
sleeve 64. The wheels. 643, and 64, are secured to the sleeve 64°, and the
wheels 645, and 646, are secured to the shaft 63. On the outer end of the shaft 63
(see Fig. 4), are secured four gear wheels 200, to the several concentric sleeves
on the shaft 63, which are in constant mesh with the geared portion of the
wheels 101. It will be understood that the wheels 101, being loosely journalled
on the shaft 20, obtain their movement for the gear wheels 200.
65, is a bearing-rod near the top of the machine, secured in the standard
plates A, A. On the bearing-rod 65, are loosely journalled a series of two sets

page_text: of revolving indicator disks, four of which are arranged in pairs of two at each
end of the machine, while the remaining four are grouped together in the centre
of the machine (see Fig. 1). The numbers or indicia on the said indicators, are
arranged to correspond with the indicia on the finger keys. The indicator disks
are suitably secured to the arms of the wheels 74, which are bent at right angles
to the main body of the spoke at their upper ends, and extend inwardly, as will
be seen from Fig. 1. The indicators 66, 67, on the right hand side of the
machine, and the indicators 68, and 69, on the left hand side of the machine, are
arranged to be read from the front of the machine through suitable openings,
while the indicators 70, 71, 72, and 73, are arranged to be read from the rear side
of the machine through suitable openings. To one side of each indicator disk,
and on the bearing-rod 65, is loosely journalled a gear wheel 74. On the hubs
of the gear wheels connected to the indicators grouped at the right hand, and
left hand side of the machine, are secured pinions 75.
76, is a dead rod supported in the standard plates A, A, to which are secured a
number of supporting frames 77, which are supported also on the bearing-
rod 65.
Near the lower end of each supporting frame, are journalled idlers 78, which
are normally in mesh with four of the gear wheels on the shaft 63 (see Fig. 1).
79, and 80, are two shafts secured at the top of the machine in the standard
plates A, A.
Secured to the shaft 79, are a series of idler pinions 80, 80, 80°, 80", which
mesh respectively with the gear wheels 74, secured to the indicators 68, 69, 71,
and 70. The two pinions 80³, 80º, are connected together by a sleeve 81, on the
rod 79.
81, 81, 81, and 814, are a series of idler pinions on the shaft 80, which mesh
respectively with the gear wheels 74, secured to the indicators 73, 72, and 67, 66.
The two pinions 81%, and 81%, are connected together by a sleeve 82, on the
rod 80.
The sleeves 81, and 82, are loosely journalled on the rods 79, and 80, re-
spectively, and the object of such sleeves, together with the rods 79, and 80,
pinions 80b, 80, 81, and 81%, is to transmit motion from the main indicators, to
the secondary set of indicators. Hence it will be understood that if one of the
main indicators be rotated, that the secondary indicators, with their corresponding
indicia, will also be rotated by their respective pinions and will expose the amount
at the rear side of the machine. When I describe the operation of the machine,
the operation of the indicator disks will be clearly understood.
821, is a dead shaft situated above the main shaft; and secured in the standard
plates A, A.
83, is an arm secured to a collar 84, loosely journalled on the dead shaft 821.
S5, is an arm secured to the other end of the collar 84, and connected by a
link 86, to a flash frame 87, which is loosely journalled on the shaft 65. SS, is
a spring secured at the back end of the frame 87, and at the other end to one of the
standard plates A, at the right hand side of the machine.
It will be seen that the arm 83, is cut suddenly away a short distance from
its end.
This arm is so formed, so that, assisted by the spring 88, it will, when it
escapes the cam 45, drop suddenly, and through the arm 85, and link 86, tilt up
the flash-frame 87, and cover the indicators, as will be clearly understood later
89, is a cam secured to the main shaft 20. 90, is an arm loosely journalled
on the main shaft and provided with an elongated slot 91 (see Fig. 2). The
arm 90, has a lengthwise movement. 92, and 93 are pins secured to the arm 90,
and in the path of movement of the cam 89.
on.
Secured to the flash frame 87, is a suitable shield which will be moved up
and cover the indicators when the machine is being operated. I have shown one
form in dotted position in Fig. 1.
The arm 90, is connected by a link 94, secured to a rock shaft 95. On

page_text: reference to Fig. 5, the construction of my device for locking the wheels secured
to the several concentric sleeves and the shaft 63, after the indicator disks have been
returned to normal, before indicating a new transaction, will be seen. D, is an
arm loosely journalled on the dead shaft 821. Near the free end of the arm D,
is a slot D. E, is a lug secured to the hub F, and normally resting in the slot D¹.
It will be understood that the hubs F, form part of the several wheels on the
shaft 63.
G, is a piece secured to or forming part of the arm D, and resting on top of the
sliding plate 33.
H, is a spring suitably secured at one end to the dead shaft 82', and at the
other end, to the free end of the arm D. The object of this spring is to return the
arm D, to normal after an operation. It will of course be understood that each
wheel secured to, or on the shaft 63, has its hub provided with a lug by means
of which they are prevented from rotating by the arms D, above described.
96, is a detent secured to the rock shaft 95. The object of the detent 96, is
to hold the indicator disks in place by engaging with the pinions 75, after an
operation of the said disks.
my new
I shall now described, in so far as it is necessary to explain my improvements,
means for holding the types frames, connected with the printing
mechanism, in place and alignment while the printing is being performed by
their respective rocking frames.
97, are the printing frames. These printing frames are provided with the
same kind of type as in the old patent.
98, are the type which are secured by means of their stems 99, in the printing
frames 97. 100, are return springs secured to the stems of the type (see Fig 4).
101, are partly gear and partly serated wheels loosely journalled on the main
shaft 20.
They correspond in number with the banks of keys.
wheels 101, are in constant mesh with the racks 102.
to the standard plate A, by a rod 104.
The geared portion of the
103, is a detent secured
The upper arm 105, of the detent 103, is of the same width and form as the
serated portion of the gear serated wheels 101.
On the outer end of the detent 103, is a downwardly and rearwardly extending
arm 106. 107, is an arm secured on the upper side of the detent 103. This
arm is for the purpose of keeping the arm 105, out of engagement with the
serated portion of the wheels 101, when they are in operation.
108, is a cam secured to the main shaft 20, in the path of the arm 106.
This cam is designed to engage with and hold the arm 106, so as to bring the
arm 105 into engagement with the serated portion of the wheels 101.
110, is a downwardly extending rock-lever pivoted at its upper end at 110', to
the standard plate. A. 111, is a roller pivoted to the lever 110, and extending
into the path of movement of a cam 112, on the main shaft 20.
At the lower end of the rock-lever 110, is secured an inwardly extending pin 113,
extending across and in the path of movement of the type frames.
114, is a rock-lever, the same as in the old Patent, and used in the said Patent
to impart a rocking movement to the ink-pads. In my present machine, I use
also the lever 114, to impart a lateral movement to the sliding frame 115.
116, are slots in each end of the sliding frame 115.
117, and 118, are spring-actuated dogs, loosely pivoted to the sliding frame 115,
and connected together at their lower ends by a link-rod 119.
The dog 117, is held in position by means of a spring 1201, pivoted to the
sliding frame 115, and bearing against a square shoulder 117, on such dog.
The rock lever 114, and sliding frame, 115, are connected together by a pin 1191.
120, and 121, are rods, secured to the standard plate A, which project outwardly
and on which are situated the sleeves 122, and 123.
On the inner ends of the sleeves 122, and 123, are secured disks 124, and 125
(see Fig. 6), which serve as guides to the ribbon 126. 127, and 128, are two

page_text: ratchet wheels secured on the outer ends of the sleeves 122, and 123. These
ratchet wheels serve as guides for the inkribbon, as well as serving to move the
sleeves and ribbon.
117b, and 118, are the ends of the dogs 117, and 118, respectively. It will be
seen from Fig. 6, that the points of the dogs project inwardly in suitable position
to engage with the ratchet wheels 127, and 128.
Secured to each ratchet wheel 127, and 128, are tooth-shaped lugs 129, and 130,
respectively.
The object of these tooth-shaped lugs is to disengage the actuating dogs 117,
and 118, from their respective ratchet wheels at each revolution of the wheels.
As in the old Patent, the upper end 131, of the rock-lever 114, extends in the
path of movement of a cam 112, on the main shaft.
On reference to Figs. 4, and S, will be seen the construction of the rocking-
frames for operating the rectangular plungers that depress the type.
I, is the front rocking-frame and J, the rear rocking-frame. Each rocking-
frame is secured to the end standard plate A by pins i, and 7, respectively.
K, is a link-arm connecting the rocking-frame J, with the rocking-frame I.
k, is a slot near the front end of the link-arm K, which engages with the pin j,
secured to the rocking frame I, when both rocking frames are in operation. The
rocking-frame I, is provided with a rearwardly and upwardly extending curved
arm I, having a roller, at its end, bearing against a cam L, secured to the main
shaft 20 (see Fig. 8). L', is an arm pivoted to the end standard plate at 2 (see
Fig. 11). The arm L', has a rearwardly extending portion L², slotted at its
end. 13, is a pin secured to the link arm K. This pin projects into such slot.
O, is a spring catch secured to the arm L'. The catch O, is provided with a
pin o, extending into a notch in the side of the standard plate A. P, is a pin
secured to the standard plate to prevent the rocking-frame J, from moving in the
wrong direction. Each rocking-frame is provided with an elongated slot Q (sec
Fig. 8). Into each of these slots extends an extension Q¹, of the rectangular-
plungers Q2. Each extension Q', is provided with a spring q, which rests upon
he bearing-block R.
S, S, are two adjustable pieces secured by screws s, s, to the rocking-frames,
on each side of the elongated slot Q. T, are lugs secured to either the pieces S, S,
or the rocking-frames. T¹, are plunger points having bearings in the rocking-
frames near their outer ends and resting normally with their lower ends on the
rectangular-plungers, Q, and their upper ends against the pieces S, S. It will of
course be understood that each rocking-frame is provided with two of these
plungers-points, one on each side of the elongated slots Q. The object of the
lugs T, is to enable the tension of the pieces S on the plunger points, to be
regulated. For instance, It will readily be seen that when the rear screws are
loosened, the front screws will increase the pressure of the pieces upon the plunger
points, as the rear ends of the pieces being loosened, they will tilt over the lugs T,
and throw their outer ends down upon the plunger-points. It will be understood
that this will diminish the distance that the rectangular plungers will have to
be depressed, when depressing the type, so consequently increase the pressure
of the type upon the paper. It will of course be understood that if the front
screws are loosened and the rear ones untouched, that the pressure of the ends
of the pieces S, upon the plunger-points, will be lessened, and the type conse-
quently will not be impressed upon the paper with as much pressure as when the
pieces are set as before described.
V, is an arm pivoted on the inside of the standard plate A. (see Fig. 11), to the
same pin, to which the arm L, is pivoted. V₁, is an arm pivoted at v, and
provided with a square shoulder v¹. W, is a frame provided with a slot W', which.
is wider at its upper end than the diameter of the dead-shaft 821.
W2, is a
Z-shaped piece secured on the top of the frame W, by two screws w.
wl, is a lug upon which the Z-shaped piece is supported.
for regulating the angle at which the lower part w², of the Z-shaped piece W³, is
employ this means

page_text: placed relatively to the frame W. The way the angle of this Z-shaped piece is
regulated is identical to that employed by me to regulate the pressure of the
pieces S, S, upon the plunger points "T", before described.
The frame W, has pivoted to it, near its lower end at z, a printing mechanism Z,
which moves between suitable guide ways, as in the old Patent.
Y, is a lever journalled on the dead-shaft 82¹. The lever Y, is provided with
two projections Y', and Y.
1203, is a link connecting the lever Y, at its upper end, to an arm 121', pivoted
at 122. At the lower end of the arm 1211, is pivoted an inking-pad 123, held
in a suitable frame 1241. Through the upper end of the frame 124¹, passes a
screw 125, which abuts against a stop 126, secured to or forming part of the
standard plate A.
The object of this screw and stop, is to regulate the pressure of the pad 123¹,
against the type on the under side of the printing mechanism Z.
It will be clearly understood that when I loosen the screw 1251, the pressure of
the pad against the type will be lessened, and increased when the screw is
tightened.
128, is a cam secured to the main shaft 20. The cam 1281, is provided with
a raised portion 1291, which is normally in contact with the part Y. 130', is a
cam secured to the main shaft 20, and is normally in contact with the arm V¹.
131, and 132, are pins secured to the frame W.
133, is a stem suitably held in bearings 134, and provided, as in the old Patent,
with a slide 1:35 (see Fig. 1), having a pawl 136, which engages with a ratchet
wheel 137, on the shaft of the cylinder 138.
139, is a return spring on the stem 133.
Having now described the principal parts involved in my invention, I shall
describe its operation.
In my new machine, as in the old one, each bank of keys is provided with the
same mechanism as bank number 1', in Fig. 1, so it will be only necessary to
describe the operation of one bank to thoroughly understand the operation of the
others.
The keys designated "A," "B," "C," "D," and "E," in bank number 8, are
supposed to represent different clerks in an establishment, as in the old Patent.
Before the machine can be operated, it must be unlocked by means of one of the
above mentioned keys.
When it is required to record a transaction, one of the above keys is depressed,
when (see Fig. 1) one of the pins 13, on the key rod depressed, will immediately
engage with the rock-lever 9, and by means of the link 10, depress the arm 11,
sufficiently to escape below the end of the rod 15. At the same time the key-
rod is depressed, the hooked end 4, engages with the bevelled edge 20, of the
detent 24, and is prevented from moving further by its pin 21. This forces such
detent into the dotted position shown in Fig. 7, and consequently the arm C, is
tilted down and its end descends into the notch B, in the rod 15. When the
hooked end 4, has passed the bevelled edge 26, the detent 24, is forced back into
position by means of the springs 28, and so also will the arm C, be brought back to
normal, as it is secured to the detent 24.
The machine is now ready to be unlocked. Before unlocking the machine
however, the required keys to be operated in each bank must be depressed and
locked in position by means identical with that just described. The required
keys in the banks are now depressed. While in this position, if any keys be
intentionally or inadvertantly operated in a bank in which a key has been
operated, the first operated key is released and brought back to normal by its
return-spring 3, when the hooked end of the newly operated key is pushing the
detent 24, out of its path, as will be readily understood on reference to Fig. 7.
The required keys being now locked in position, the handle is unlocked by
pressing on the right hand end of the rod 15, moving its other end into the
hole 19, far enough to allow the pin 18, to move out of the path of movement.

page_text: of the pin 22, secured near the lower end of the handle. The machine is now
unlocked. It will be understood now, that no keys can be operated in any of the
banks when the rod 15, has been moved, as the notch B¹, has moved out of the
path of movement of the arm C, and such arm being normally in close proximity
to such rod, will abut against said rod and not move far enough to allow the
detent 24, to which it is attached, to be moved out of its present position, and
consequently the depressed keys will be securely locked, and no newly pressed
keys can be locked while such notch is out of the path of movement of the end of
the arm C.
At the same time a key rod is depressed, its respective pin 5, abuts against the
rock-lever 6, and by means of the pin or roller 30, moves the lever 29, round its
pivot. The lever 29, being in contact with the pin 30', securing the link 42,
to the toothed segmental lever 31, moves such lever round its pivot 32. It will be
seen from the drawings that the pins 5, are at different distances from the rock-
lever 6, which curves rearwardly from them.
This arrangement is planned upon the throw to be given the segmental levers by
the depression of the keys. The lowest key, has a throw of nine teeth, and so
on up to key number one, which throws the toothed segmental levers 31, rear-
ward one tooth. When the key rod is depressed, it throws back the segmental
lever 31, the whole distance, represented by the key depressed. For example, if
key number "9," is depressed, the segmental lever 31, is thrown backward nine
teeth, and so on up to key number "1," which throws back the segmental lever only
one tooth.
At the same time the segmental lever 31 is thrown backward, the
arm 43, is advanced the same distance, towards the main shaft 20.
It will of course he understood that if no keys have been operated in any bank,
that the cam 45, will pass.by the arm 43, and not operate it. The arm 43, is only
operated upon by the cam 45, when it is in the position above described. To
continue the operation. The handle is now turned in the direction indicated by
arrow, and revolves the cam 45, round so that it engages with the arm 43, and
rocks such arm, and also the lever 40, on their pivot 39, thereby, through link 42,
connected to the lever 40, forcing forward the toothed segmental lever 31. As the
cam 45, is in engagement with the arm 43, the cam 50, is in engagement with
the pin 51, secured to the sliding plate 33, and holds such sliding plate raised the
distance equal to the length of its slot 38, and consequently the toothed segmental
lever 31, whose toothed segment 61, will be held in engagement with the idler 60.
When the sliding plates 33, are rising and bringing the toothed segments 61,
into mesh with the idlers 60, the sliding plates are also pushing against the pieces G,
secured to the several arms D), (see Figs. 3, and 5), and are as gradually raising
up and disengaging the lugs E, and thereby unlocking the several idlers imme-
diately the toothed segments 61, are in full mesh with the idlers 60,
and allowing them to be revolved. The cam 45, as it revolves, forces
the arm 43, further away from the shaft 20, and consequently
the toothed segment 61, being in engagement with the idler 60, will be forced
forward by the arm 43, which is connected to the toothed segmental rock-lever 31,
by means of the arm 40, and the link 42, and revolve such idler the distance
equal to the number of teeth represented by the key that has been depressed.
It must be remembered that when the keys have been depressed and held in
position, that the toothed segmental rock-levers 31, are raised up into position by
the action of the cam 50 engaging with the pin 51. It is to be understood that
the toothed segments 61, when operating the idlers 60, are forced forward to their
fullest limit and stopped by the piece X, as shown in Fig. 3.
At
This checking of the segments serves also to arrest the momentum of the indicator
disks, printing mechanism, and registering mechanism, as in the old Patent.
the same time the cam 50, is engaging with the pin 51, secured to the sliding-
plate 33, and raising said plate, the bevelled edge-pin 59, secured to the plate 33,
will engage with the bevelled edge-pin 58, secured near the upper end of the
slide 53, (see Fig. 1), and raise such slide. Simultaneously when such slide 53,

page_text: is being raised, its bevelled lug 55, engages with the notch 52, in the detent 24,
(see Fig. 7), and forces such detent out of engagement with the hooked end of the
key-rod which is immediately brought back to normal by its spring 3. It is to
be remembered that after the rod 15, has been pushed, and the pin 18, moved out
of the path of the pin 22, and the handle started to be turned, that the spring 16,
will immediately push the block 17, and rod 15, back to normal, so that when
the cycle of the machine has been completed, it will be locked as before.
So it will be understood that the notches B¹, will have been returned and be in
the paths of movement of the arms C, when the slide 53, operates to disengage or
unlock the depressed keys. The slide 53, is brought back to normal, by its
spring 54, and the detents 24, to normal by their springs 28, when the cam 50,
releases the pin 51.
As soon as the cam 50, escapes by the pin 51, and the cam 45, has passed the
upper part of the arm 43, and abutted the square shoulder 44', of such arm, and
with the assistance of the spring 46, forced such arm and its connected mechanism
back to normal, simultaneously the sliding-plate 33, drops back to normal and
restores the toothed segmental lever 31, and its connected mechanism, also to
normal.
The pinion 60, having been operated by the toothed segment G1, communicates
motion to the gear wheel 641 (see Fig. 3) which in turn operates the idler 78,
which communicates motion to the indicators by means of the pinion 75. It
will now be seen that the indicators are revolved by the intermediate mechanism
above described, and represent on their surfaces, through suitable openings, the
figures corresponding to the figures on the key rods depressed.
64' meshes with the idler next to
These two wheels
I shall now describe the operation of the indicator disks.
On shaft 63, I have shown six idlers.
indicator 68. 642, meshes with the idler next to indicator 69.
mesh direct with the indicators. The wheels 643, and 644, are connected together
by a sleeve 64°. The wheel 644, meshes with the idler next to the indicator 67.
The wheels 645, and 646, are secured to the shaft 63. The wheel 646, meshes with
the idler next to the indicator 66.
We will assume that key number "9," in the cent bank, or bank number 11,
has been depressed, and as before described the toothed segmental lever 31, will
be thrown back, and by the operation of the handle 21, will be raised up until
the toothed segment 61, will mesh with the idler in mesh with the gear wheel 645,
and revolve such gear wheel which will communicate motion to the wheel 646,
and such wheel by means of the idler 78, and pinion 75, will operate the
indicator 66, in the direction indicated by arrow, just far enough to bring to the
proper opening the figure "9." This of course is regulated by the number of
teeth on the toothed segment 61, that mesh with the idler in mesh with the
gear wheel 645.
The wheel 643 transmits motion to the wheel 644, and it in turn to the
indicator 67, in the same way as those above described, and, as before stated, the
wheels 64 and 642, are operated direct by their respective toothed segments by
means of the intermediate idlers 60.
The initial movement of the handle causes the cam 89 to engage with the
pin 92 on the arm 90, and move such arm on the shaft 20, on account of its slot 91
in the direction indicated by arrow (see Figure 2) and such arm, by means of
its link 94, operating the rock-shaft 95, will throw the detents 96 out of engage-
ment with the several pinions 75. This movement has of course to take place
before the indicators have been operated.
When the indicators have been operated, and the cam 89, has passed the pin 92,
it comes in contact with the pin 93, and moves the arm 90, in the opposite
direction, and by means of the link 94, engages the detent 96, in sufficient time,
with the pinions 75, to prevent the indicators from moving round too far and not
represent the proper indicia at their respective openings."
It will be understood that when the cam 50, has released the pin 51, that the

page_text: sliding plate 33, will fall back to normal, and consequently the arms D, will be
forced by their respective springs H, also back to normal. When in this position,
the arms D, do not engage with the lugs E, because the gear wheels on the
shaft 63 having been disengaged by the above arms and turned by the toothed
segments 61, and intermediate gear have moved the lugs E, round with them too.
As above described, the indicators now represent on their surfaces, the figures
corresponding to the figures on the key-rods depressed.
While in this position, the indicators are locked in position by the detents 96,
coming in contact with the pinions 75, as before described. When a new
transaction is to be recorded, the indicator disks must be returned to normal before
they will represent on their surfaces the required amount, and when returned to
normal, they are locked by the arms D, in the manner before described. So it
follows that when the indicator disks are brought back to normal, before record-
ing each new transaction on their surfaces, that the idlers 60, will always present
the same teeth to mesh with the toothed segments 61, by means of the intermediate
gear.
When the shaft 20, is revolving, the cam 45, passes from under the arm 83,
and such arm, assisted by the spring 88, will drop suddenly, and by means of the
link 86, the flash-frame 87, is thrown in the direction indicated by arrow. To
the flash-frame 87, are suitably secured two screens of any suitable form, one at
the front of the machine, and the other at the rear side of the machine.
The object of these screens is to hide the indicators from view whilst they are
being revolved. It will of course be understood, that when the the cam 45, engages
with the arm 83, the said arm will, through its connected mechanism, uncover the
indicators. It is to be understood that the said indicators are covered on their
front and rear sides by any
suitable transparent covering,
glass, the said covering to be rendered opaque less a
the length of the figures on the said indicators. So it will be under-
stood that above mentioned screens operate between the covering and
the indicator disks.
'
.
such as
space equal to
I shall describe how the motion is transmitted from one indicator to the other,
by means of the pinions secured on the shafts 79, and 80.
We will suppose that the indicator 66, is being revolved. The pinion 81,
meshes with the gear wheel secured to this indicator, and, being secured to the
same shaft 80, as the pinion 81°, revolves this pinion, which, being in mesh with
the gear wheel secured to the indicator 73, revolves this indicator in the same
direction and through the same distance as indicator 66.
.
Again, the pinion 81%, meshes with the indicator 67; which is operated by the
idler 644, and being secured to the same sleeve 82, as the pinion 8.1, revolves such
pinion, which, being in mesh with the indicator 72, revolves this indicator in
the same direction and through the same distance as indicator 67.
It will now be understood, that the indicator disks 66 and 73, revolve together,
and that the indicator disks 67, and 72, do also.
Now as regards the operation of the pinions on the shaft 79, in transmitting
the motion of the remaining indicator disks.
We will suppose that the indicator 68, is being revolved. The pinion 80%,
meshes with this indicator, and being secured to the same shaft as the pinion 80
revolves this pinion, which, being in mesh with the indicator 70, moves it in
the same direction and through the same distance as indicator 68.
Again, the pinion 80b, meshes with the indicator 69, which is operated by the
idler 642, and being secured to the same sleeve 81, as the pinion 80, revolves such
pinion, which, being in mesh with the indicator 71, revolves this indicator in the
same direction and through the same distance as indicator 69.
It will now be clearly understood that the indicator disks 6S, and 70, revolve
together, and that the indicator disks 69, and 71, do also.
I shall describe the operation of my device for aligning the type-frames and
automatically feeding the ribbon.

page_text: As in the old machine, the type frames, which were used in recording the last
transaction, must be returned to normal before a new transaction can be recorded,
and, as in the old machine, they are returned to normal by the initial movement
of the handle,
During the operation of revolving the indicator disks, the type-frames 97,
which are in constant mesh with the wheels 101, loosely journalled on the main
shaft 20, are moved a sufficient distance by the wheels 200, to bring the represented
type-bars in position to print on the cheque and detail slips as follows.
As in the old Patent, the sleeves 64ª, 64b, and 64°, on the shaft 63, extend out
and have secured to their outer ends one of the gear wheels 200. The wheels 645,
and 646, are, as before mentioned, secured to the shaft 63, and as will be
understood, at the other end of the shaft will be secured one of the wheels 200.
Of course whenever a key in any of the banks has been depressed, it operates its
respective wheel on the shaft 63, às before described, and by the connections above
mentioned, the corresponding type-frame will be moved, and place the required
type bar in position, by means of the wheels 101, to correspond with the key
depressed. It is now necessary to hold said type-frames in position and alignment
while the printing is being performed by their respective plungers. The wheels
in the old Patent, which occupied the same position as wheels 101, were full gear
wheels and only a portion of the said gear wheels was used.
I have utilized the remaining portion of the wheels to align my type bars with.
As will be seen from the drawing, I have cut on the front sides of the said gear
wheels 101, serrated teeth, ten in number. Now, when the handle is turned
sufficiently to move the indicators and their representative type-frames, with the
type-bars corresponding to the transaction operated, into position, the cam 108,
will come in engagement with the end of the arm 106, (it being remembered that
the end of the arm 105, is held out of engagement with the serrated teeth by the
arm 107, being raised up by the cam 112) and forces the detent 103, downwardly,
thereby forcing the end of the arm 105, into engagement with the serrated teeth of
the wheels 101, and forcing such serrated teeth into alignment, and through the
geared side of the wheels 101, meshing with their respective racks 102, on the
type-frames, bring the type-bars positively into alignment when the respective
plungers force them downwardly on the paper which is to receive the amount
of the transaction operated, as in the old Patent.
I shall now describe my new means for depressing the type on the outside of
the machine, (see Fig. 4) and for operating the printing mechanism on the inside
of the machine. (See Figs. 1 and 11).
When the type-bars, corresponding to the banks in which keys have been
depressed, have brought the proper type under the rectangular-plungers Q², (see
Figs. 4, and 8), the cam L, on the main shaft 20, revolving in the direction
indicated by arrow, comes against the roller , and moves the rocking-frame I,
round its pivot i, throwing its forward end downwardly, and, by means of the
plunger points T₁, depressing the rectangular plunger Q2, which in turn depresses
the type. On reference to Figs. 4, and 8, it will be seen that when the rocking-
frame I, is moved round its pivot, the pin j, on the arm I¹, will move the link-
arm K, and communicate motion to the rocking frame J, which will be moved
round its pivot l, and operate upon the type in identically the same way as the
rocking-frame I, above described.
When the cam L, has passed by the roller 1, the rocking-frames are returned
to normal by their springs q, bearing against the bearing-block R, it being
remembered that the projections or extensions Q, in which the springs q, are
placed, are part of the rectangular plungers, Q².
Now as regards the operation of the mechanism shown in Figs. 1 and 11. The
main shaft 20, in revolving, moves the cam 128', round and in revolving, its
raised portion 1291, presses against the projection Y¹, and forces the arm Y, round
on the shaft 821, until gradually it assumes the position shown in dotted lines. It
will be clearly understood that by means of the link 120%, the arm 121', will move

page_text: round the pivot-122¹, and cause the inking-pad-frame 1241, to assume the dotted
position shown.
Immediately after the inking-pad-frame 124'; has been moved out of contact
with the type, the cam 128¹, engages with the pin 131, secured to the frame W,
drawing such frame down and also depressing the printing mechanism Z, which is
pivoted to the frame W, at z.
This frame W, is carried down in a straight line until the piece w³, abuts the
top of the arm V, when the frame is tilted round into the dotted position shown.
It will be noticed that the upper end of the slot. W₁, is enlarged, so that, when the
frame W, is tilted round by the Z-shaped piece W2, the said frame moves until
it takes up the dotted position shown in this figure.
By means of the enlarged portion of the slot W₁, I am enabled to move the
frame W, when the Z-shaped piece abuts the arm V, a greater distance than if I
made the slot the exact size of the diameter of the shaft 821. For in this latter
case the frame W, would not get the same amount of play on the shaft 821, and
depress the printing mechanism Z, down far enough to print.
It is this extra distance that I obtain when enlarging the slot, that causes the
printing mechanism to descend far enough to print, when the piece w³, abuts
the arm V. As will be understood, the mechanism, as it now is situated (see
Fig. 11) will print. To continue the operation.
The cam 130, secured to the main shaft 20, moves out of engagement with the
arm V1, which is moved up into the dotted position by the spring-pressed-stem 133.
On reference to Fig. 1, it will be seen that the spring-pressed-stem 133, moving
up, raises its slide 135, up far enough to allow its pawl 136, to engage with the
next tooth of the ratchet wheel 137. The cam 130, still continues to revolve,
and in proper time engages with the arm V1, and forces it down upon the spring-
pressed-stem 133, whose slide 135, having its pawl 136, in engagement with the
next tooth on the ratchet wheel 137, forces such wheel round and consequently
revolves the cylinder 138.
The cam 128, still revolving, comes in contact with the pin 1832, (shown down
a little farther in dotted position) and raises the frame back to normal. When
the pin 1832, is ascending, it engages with the spur Y2, on the arm, Y, and forces
such arm and its connected mechanism back to normal.
When I desire to prevent the mechanism shown in Fig. 11, and the rocking-
frame J, from printing, I move the arm L', into the dotted position shown in
Fig. 11. This it will be seen, brings the lower end of the arm V, into contact
with the square shoulder ¹, on the arm V₁, and throws its upper end out of
the path of movement of the piece 2, of the Z-shaped piece W. When in
this position, the printing-mechanism before mentioned, will not print, because
the arm L', being moved and locked in position by its catch 0, will, by means
of the slot in its extended portion L2, engaging with the pin 7, throw the link-
arm K, out of engagement with the pin j, and consequently when the cam L
moves the rocking-frame I, it will not communicate motion to the rocking-frame J.
It will now be understood why the rocking-frame J, does not operate when the
arm L', is moved into its dotted position.
Now as regards the printing-mechanism Z. The arm V, being in the position
above mentioned, will not obstruct the piece w², when it descends, so consequently
the cam 128¹, will move the frame W, and the printing-mechanism Z, down in a
straight line, but not far enough to print, because the frame W, has not been tilted
round into the dotted position.
When the cam 130¹, moves out of engagement with the arm V₁, the said arm
cannot move upwards, because the arm V, (shown in dotted position) is in engage-
ment with its shoulder ', so when the cam 130', again comes in contact with the
arm V¹, it forces such arm against the spring-pressed stem 133, which, on account
of the arm V₁, not being able to move into upper position, merely draws its
slide 135, back and forth on the same tooth on the ratchet-wheel 137, and
consequently does not revolve the cylinder 138.

page_text: My next group of mechanism to describe, is the returning of the indicators
and their respective type-frames to normal, which must necessarily be done before
another transaction can be registered, indicated and recorded, as when the handle
is at normal, the indicators and their corresponding type-frames are in position
left by the last operation of the machine, that is to say, the indicators are exposing
at their respective openings, the amount of the last transaction registered. As
heretofore explained, the type-frames, being in continuous engagement with the
said indicators, are also out of normal, and the said type-frames must necessarily
be returned to normal by the initial movement of the handle, as in the old
Patent. For this purpose, the main shaft 20, in revolving, revolves the cam 112,
which abuts a roller 111, secured to the rock-lever 110, swinging such rock-lever
round on its pivot 110', and away from the main shaft, and by means of its
pin 113, extending into the path of movement of the several type-frames that have
been left in position from the last transaction, restores such type-frames back to
normal before a new operation of the type-frames.
It must be remembered that before the cam 50, engages with the pin 51, and
elevates the sliding plate 33, thereby bringing the toothed-segment 61, into mesh
with the pinion 60, and such segment 61, has been rocked by the arm 43, that the
ábove mentioned cam 112, operates the rock-lever 110, through its roller 111, and
thereby, by means of the pin 113, carries the last operated type-bars back to normal.
Of course after the cam 108, has passed by the end of the arm 106, the detent 103,
is returned to normal by the cam 112, engaging in proper time with the end of
the arm 107, and throwing the detent 103, out of engagement with the serrated
portion of the wheels 101.
It will now be clearly understood how the type-bars are aligned, held in align-
ment, and returned to normal before a new transaction can be recorded.
I shall now describe the mechanism for moving backward and forward the
ink-ribbon.
When the main shaft 20, is rotated, the cam 112, engages with the end 131, of
the rock-lever 114, and through such rock-lever, operates the sliding-frame 115,
in the direction indicated by arrow, and consequently the dogs 117, and 118.
When this operation takes place, and the dog 117, is in the position shown in
Fig. 4, the ratchet-wheel 128, will be moved round one tooth at a time by the
end 117b, of said dog. As the said ratchet moves, so also does the toothed-
shaped-lug 130, secured thereto, and as such toothed-shaped-lug is in the path of
the end 117b, of the dog 117, it will, when it comes in contact with such end, force
the dog 117, round its pivot and cause its shoulder 117, to escape below the
spring 120, when said spring will immediately force itself against the dog and
above such shoulder, and hold the latter in that position until again displaced
by the toothed-lug 129, on the ratchet 127, coming in contact with, and forcing
the dog 118, out of contact with the wheel 128, and by means of the link-rod 119,
throwing the dog 117, into the position shown in Fig. 4.
It will be seen from the operation just described, that when the ribbon is fed
onto one of the ratchet wheels and such wheel completes a revolution, the re-
spective dog of that ratchet wheel is released, and the ribbon will be fed onto the
opposite wheel, as above mentioned.
It will be seen from the above Specification, that my machine is of positive
action and cannot be tampered with and so put out of order.
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. In a combined cash register, indicator and recorder, a series of banks of
finger keys, a rock lever for each bank of keys, a segmental toothed lever, a main
rotary shaft, the revoluble indicators, a train of gear interposed between the said
main shaft and the revoluble indicators, the latter deriving their primary mové-
ment from the main shaft, a rocking detent, and the printing mechanism. inter-

page_text: posed between the said detent and the indicators, as and for the purpose herein
specified.
2. In a combined cash register, indicator and recorder, a series of banks of keys,
a rock lever for each bank of keys, an idler wheel on the main shaft, a secondary
segmental toothed lever designed to be brought into mesh with the idler wheel
when any of the keys have been operated, and move the said idler in one direction,
the indicators, the train of gear driven from the idler wheel and interposed
between the shaft and the indicators, and communicating motion to the latter, and
the transferring mediums to the secondary indicators, as and for the
herein specified.
purpose
3. In a combined cash register, indicator and recorder, a series of banks of
keys, a rock lever for each bank of keys, a segmental toothed lever connected
thereto, a train of gear engaged by the toothed lever, the main shaft, the revoluble
indicators, the printing mechanism interposed between the said segmental toothed
levers and rock lever and simultaneously engaged by the mechanism interposed
between the indicators, and the type-frames as and for the purpose herein
specified.
4. In combination, a series of revoluble indicators, with means for operating
the same, the connecting mechanism interposed between the, said indicators and
the settable type frames, the idler pinions, the main shaft, and the segmental
toothed levers, and means for transmitting the ultimate motion to the said
indicators, as and for the purpose specified.
5. In combination, a series of revoluble indicators, a series of settable type
frames directly connected with the said indicators, a rocking frame for simul-
taneously moving the frames to their normal positions, and operating means
interposed between the said rocking frame and the main shaft, as and for the
purpose specified.
6. In combination, a series of revoluble indicators in sets of two, and suitable
means for transmitting motion from one set to the other, an adjustable locking
device such as an arm secured to a rocking shaft and deriving its motion from a
main shaft, and a cam for securing the device in a stationary position on the said
shaft, as and for the purpose specified.
7. In combination, a series of finger keys, operating means interposed between
the said key and the main shaft, a series of part gear and part serrated toothed
wheels, a detent engaging therewith whereby the said part gear and part serrated 3
wheels are forced into alignment, and interposed mechanism whereby the
indicators are also brought into alignment, as and for the purpose specified.
8. In combination a series of finger keys, and operating means interposed
between the said keys and the main shaft, a series of part gear and serrated wheels,
a detent coacting therewith with a series of type frames, said detent with its 4
connecting parts, serving to bring the said type-frames into alignment, as and
for the purpose specified.
9. A series of operating finger keys, a detent for the purpose of locking the
latter, a slide and sliding frame, and means interposed between the same to release
the said keys by the initial movement of the main shaft, as and for the purpose 4
specified.
10. In combination, a revoluble shaft, a rock lever, and means to rock the said
lever, a lateral moving frame having suitable actuating dogs arranged in the
path of ratchet wheels and serving to move the same one space at a time, as
and for the purpose specified:
11. In combination, a revoluble shaft, a rock lever, a movable frame, means
whereby the said rock lever is caused to move back and forth, an ink-ribbon
holder, and means for moving the same in one direction until the said holder
has made a revolution and the holder is wound and for moving the holder in the
opposite direction to unwind the holder, as and for the purpose herein specified.
12. In combination, a series of banks of finger keys, the detent in the paths of
the said finger keys, and means for unlocking the said keys by the initial move-
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page_text: ment of a sliding frame controlled from the main 'shaft, as and for the purpose
specified.
13. In combination, a series of type frames, a rocking lever deriving its move-
ment from a main shaft, and means interposed between the type-frames and the
main shaft, so that the rocking lever will positively gather the said type frames
in its path of movement, from their distributed positions to their normal positions,
as and for the purpose specified.
14. In combination, a series of type frames, a rock-lever deriving its motion
from the movement of a main shaft, the pinions on the shaft, a segmental toothed
lever, a key designed to be depressed to carry the toothed lever into position,
and ineans for restoring the pinions on the said shaft to their normal positions so
that they will be in a position to engage with the teeth of the segmental toothed
lever, as and for the purpose herein specified.
15. In combination, a main shaft and an idler wheel mounted thereon, and the
connecting mechanism engaging therewith, a rocking lever for positively moving
the said idler in one direction, and the segmental toothed lever and shaft deriving
motion therefrom, for moving the segmental toothed lever in the opposite direction,
us and for the purpose specified.
16. In combination, a series of banks of finger keys, the detents in the paths
of the said finger keys to which are secured arms C, the rod 15, provided with
notches B', into which the ends of the arms C, descend when the latter are being
forced outward by the locking of the keys, as set forth and for the purpose
specified.
17. The combination, with the bank of keys 8, the lever 11, and intermediate
means between the bank whereby when a special key is depressed, the said lever
is moved out of the path of the rod 15, of the stop-block 17, pin in such block
normally in contact with the pin 22, of the hole 19, in alignment with such rod,
spring 16, on such rod for returning the whole back to normal after the machine
as been unlocked, as set forth and for the purpose specified.
18. The combination with the main shaft and cam 45, secured thereto, an arm
journalled on the rod 85, and intermediate means whereby when the said arm
escapes the said cam, the flash frame and indicator shield will be moved up and
cover the indicators, as set forth and for the purpose specified.
19. The combination with a series of revoluble indicators' in sets of two and
suitable means for transmitting motion from the main sets to the secondary sets,
and intermediate gear between the indicators and the gear on the shaft 63, of
suitable arms journalled on the rod 821, and lugs on the several concentric sleeves
of the gear wheels on the shaft 63, designed to lock the indicators in place, as set
forth and for the purpose specified.
20. In combination with the main shaft and cam L, the rocking-frames I,
and J, and their connecting mechanism, of an extension of the rocking-frame I,
provided with a roller whereby when the said cam engages with the said roller, the.
said rocking frames are depressed, as set forth and for the purpose specified.
21. The combination with the main shaft, cam 1281, and arm V, of a centrally
slotted frame W, provided with an adjustable piece at its upper end pin 1311,
on such frame all designed to operate the frame and its connected mechanism, as
set forth and for the purpose specified.
22. The combination with the main shaft, cam 130, arm V, and spring-con-
trolled stem 133, and its connected mechanism, of the arm V, provided with a
square shoulder, all arranged as set forth and for the purpose specified.
23. The combination with the main shaft, cam 1281, pin 132, and shaft 821, of
the arm Y, journalled thereon, and suitably connected to the ink pad, all arranged
to operate for the purpose set forth and described.
24. The combination with the shaft 20, and shiftable frame 33, operated as
specified, of the arm D, supported on the shaft 821, provided with a plate G, and a
slot 1, and spring-held as specified, and the hub F, secured on the shaft and
provided with a lug E, all arranged, as and for the purpose specified.

page_text: 25. In combination with the main shaft, cam L, and rectangular plungers T,
of the rocking-frames I, and J, each provided with a central slot Q, plunger
points T, having bearings in the said rocking frames adjustable pieces S, screws s,
and lugs T, all arranged as and for the purpose specified.
Tretold the 20th love of Nocamber 1897
JOHN SHARPE..
G. F. Redfern & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London, Agents for the Applicant.