An Improved Writing-pad.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Nov., 1894-Accepted, 15th Dec., 1894
An Improved Writing-pad.
I, CHARLES EDWARD GUNN of No. 162, New Bond Street, London, W.,
Stationer, 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 an improved writing-pad or writing-board, which
although more especially suitable for the use of invalids will be found convenient
in all cases where the user is either undesirous of writing at a table or other like
support, or where such is not available.
The essential feature of the invention consists in constructing the writing-pad in
such a manner that it can be readily folded up when out of use so as to occupy but
little space and thereby be more portable than the ordinary writing-pad or board
as at present made.
In order that my invention may be fully understood I have shewn in the
accompanying drawings an advantageous manner of carrying it into effect.
Figure 1 is a perspective view of the writing-pad or board as it appears when
extended or opened ready for use and Figure 2 is a perspective view as it appears
when folded up or closed and out of use.
Figure 3 is a plan of the bottom of the pad or board when open.
Figure 4 is an end elevation of the pad or board when closed shewing that end
which cannot be seen in Figure 2.
The pad or board consists of four or other suitable number of sections or
flaps a' a a³ a which are connected together by hinges 6 so situated as to permit
of the various sections folding up one against the other as seen at Figures 2 and 4,
and at the same time enabling them to be extended and lie in the same plane so as
to present a uniformly even surface for writing upon.
The section a is furnished with writing implements and stationery requisites
such as ink-bottle c, stamp-box d, note-paper and envelope receptacles e, and
blotting-book f. 9. 9 are spring-clips which can be used for clasping and retaining
the paper in place on the pad during writing. gg' are notches or recesses into
which these spring-clips enter when the pad is closed so as not to interfere with the
compact closing thereof (see Figure 4).
The sections a² a³ a' are provided with sliding-bolts h that can be caused to enter
corresponding cavities h¹ hh³ formed in the adjacent sections a' a² a³, the said bolts
being operated by thumb-pieces h* with which they are provided at the back of the
pad or board (see Figure 3). These bolts as well as the hinges are countersunk so
that the back is quite smooth.
I wish it to be understood that I do not confine myself to the precise manner
above described and shewn in the drawings of retaining the sections in their
extended or open position, as any other convenient and appropriate means may be
employed for the purpose. The stationery fittings may also be modified to suit the
requirements of individual users; or be dispensed with altogether. An oblong
case of leather or other suitable material can if desired be employed for containing
the pad when in its closed position.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The construction of the improved writing-pad substantially as herein before
described. consisting in making it in sections which are so hinged or otherwise

page_text: connected together as to permit of their being readily folded up one against the
other when the pad is out of use, and which are provided with bolts or other
suitable means for retaining them in their extended or open position when the pad
is being used.
2. The improved writing-pad substantially as hereinbefore described and shewn
by the annexed drawings.
WM. MELLERSH-JACKSON,
75, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.