Improvements in the Manufacture of Carpet Pins.
Year: 1899

page_text: Improvements in the Manufacture of Carpet Pins.
I, PHILIP HOOKHAM, of 7 & 8, New Bartholomew Street, Birmingham, Manu-
facturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of my invention is to produce a carpet pin, the shank of which is
not so liable to be bent, as in the case of those now in use. With this object,
instead of making the head and shank fixed together, I keep the two parts
separate. The head is formed, preferably, out of a round metal disc, having a
central hole, and the shank is a metal pin with a head. In use the pin is driven
through the hole, and forms the carpet pin. I find that this pin is seldom bent
in the process of extraction, or, if bending should occur, the pin can be easily
withdrawn from the head, and readily straightened by a tap of the hammer, and
used over again.
Dated this 7th date of February 1899.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Carpet Pins.
PHILIP HOOKHAM, of 7-8, New Bartholomew Street, Birmingham, in the
County of Warwick, Manufacturer, 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:-
This invention relates to improvements in connection with pins for use in
fastening carpets and for like purposes, the object being to produce a pin which
can readily be driven into or withdrawn from the carpet or material into which
it is driven, while being provided with a large retaining or holding head so
as to admit of the pin being driven or withdrawn without injury to the head.
I am also enabled to withdraw the pin and straighten it should such be necessary
without damaging the head, or upper portion serving as a head.
In the accompanying sheet of explanatory drawings
Figure 1 is a sectional elevation showing my improved pin and independent
head detached from the pin.
Figure 2 is an elevation with the pin in position within the loose head or
washer.
Figure 3 is a sectional elevation with the head of the pin in relief above the
loose head.
Figure 4 is a sectional elevation of a modified form of pin and head.
Figure 5 is a general elevation of the same.

page_text: In carrying my invention into effect, when constructing a pin for use in
securing carpets and the like, I form the pin as a separate member from the
head, I make the nead B as a washer through which the pin A may pass, the
hole for the pin to pass through being chamfered or shaped to suit the head
when so desired, or I may leave the head to project above the plate as shown
in Figure 3 where a plain hole is employed.
I sometimes make my loose head or washer in the form of a disc with the flange
like bearing rim C as shown in Figure 4 a better grip being obtained upon
the carpet or material by such rim.
When driving my pin I obviate the disadvantage which attends the ordinary
solid headed pin, in that a straight drive can be obtained without damage to the
head, and should the pin become bent upon its withdrawal I am enabled to readily
straighten the same without injury to the head in the process of straightening.
I modify the form and shape of my disc or pin-head to suit any particular
design which is required.
I construct my pin from any suitable metal and the head of metal or other
material.
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
An improved carpet or like pin consisting of a loose head or disc through
which an independent pin can be driven, substantially as and for the purposes
herein before described and as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
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VILIS
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
13, Temple Street, Birmingham, and
25, Cross Street, Manchester, Agents.