An Improved Device for Turning Over the Leaves of Music and the like.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Mar., 1897 ·
Complete Specification Left, 9th Dec., 1897-Accepted, 12th Feb., 1898
:
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Device for Turning Over the Leaves of Music and
the like.
I, FREDERICK JOHNSON ALLISON, of 23, Gordon Street, Plaistow, Paint Manu-
facturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to a device by which the leaves of music can be turned
over, and is intended to provide an arrangement by which the leaves may be turned
in a simple and easy manner.
In carrying out my invention I propose to fit to the music stand or holder a
central post or pin to which a number of arms can be attached. To support the
arms properly at the centre, a notched block may be employed, through which
the pin passes threading the ends of the arms, these arms being inserted in the
notches. The arms are preferably twisted, so that the other ends are turned at
right angles to the pivoted part, the sides being vertical instead of horizontal. The
other end of each arm is provided with an extension which is adapted to engage
between the leaves of the music so that on turning an arm round from right to left
a leaf will be turned simultaneously. A finger piece may be provided to each
arm allowing it to be turned easily, preventing the danger of injuring the music.
This device may be applied directly to the ordinary stand, or the mechanism may
be contained in a separate box fixed to the stand. The central bar of the holder
I prefer to provide with a number of clips, three being used for convenience. These
clips serve to hold the centre of the music, and prevents it falling off the stand when
being turned. The clips are of any suitable description, and may be of similar
form to the ordinary tie clip, the base however being so shaped that it can be
applied to the bar. The stand may also be made to take to pieces easily, the parts
being connected together by holes and pins, the latter being removed when desired,
and the complete stand may then be placed in the box containing the mechanism.
Dated this 8th day of March 1897.
An Improved Device for Turning Over the Leaves of Music and
the like.
I, FREDERICK JOHNSON ALLISON, of 23, Gordon Street. Plaistow, Paint Manu-
facturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
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page_text: same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
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This invention relates to a device by which the leaves of music can be turned
over, and is intended to provide an arrangement by which the leaves may be turned
in a simple and easy manner.
In carrying out my invention. I propose to fit to the music stand or holder a
central post or pin to which a number of arms can be attached. To support the
arms properly at the centre, a notched block may be employed, through which
the pin passes threading. the ends of the arms, these arms being inserted in the
notches. The arms are preferably twisted, so that the other ends are turned at
right angles to the pivoted part, the sides being vertical instead of horizontal. The
other end of each arm is provided with an extension which is adapted to engage
between the leaves of the music so that on turning an arm round from right to left,
a leaf will be turned simultaneously. A finger piece may be provided to each
arm, allowing it to be turned easily, preventing the danger of injuring the music.
This device may be applied directly to the ordinary stand, or the mechanism may
be contained in a separate box fixed to the stand. The central bar of the holder
I prefer to provide with a number of clips, three being used for convenience. These
clips serve to hold the centre of the music, and prevent it falling off the stand when
being turned. The clips are of any suitable description, and may be of similar
form to the ordinary tie clip, the base however being so shaped that it can be
applied to the har. The stand may also he made to take to pieces easily, the | arts
being connected together by holes and pins, the latter being moved when desired.
and the complete stand may then be placed in the box containing the mechanism.
In order that the invention may be clearly understood, reference is had to
the accompanying sheet of drawings, in which Fig. 1 is an elevation of the device,
and Fig. 2 is a plan of the same with parts removed.
At the lower part of the stand A the arms B are pivoted to the central pin C.
This pin is carried by the block 1), this block being notched at d. The ends of
the arms are inserted in the notches and are pivoted to the pin. The arms are
twisted at 6 so that the outer parts are vertical, while the pivoted ends are hori-
zontal. On the end of each arm the extension 61 is provided adapted to engage
with the leaves, so that on the arms being turned the leaves connected with them
will be also turned. A finger piece b³ may also be provided to allow the arms to be
turned more readily.
To the central bar a of the holder or stand the clips e may be fitted. These
clips are of any ordinary description, and may be made so as to clip on to the bar,
or may be permanently fixed to it. These clips grip the back of the music and
prevent any danger of its falling if the stand.
The device is connected to the stand by the pin C" which will allow it to be easily
detached and collapsed, and placed in a small box.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is:-
(1) An improved device for turning over the leaves of music and the like, consist-
ing of a series of pivoted arms engaging with the leaves, a notched block carrying
the central pivot the arms projecting through the notches, and means for turning
the arms, substantially as described and for the purposes specified.
(2) An improved device for turning over the leaves of music and the like, con-
sisting of a series of pivoted arms formed from flat strips twisted at about the
middle so that the outer ends are vertical an extension on the said arms engaging
with the leaves, a notched block carrying the pivot, the arms passing through the
said notches and means for allowing the arms to be turned, substantially as described
and shown and for the purposes specified.
(3) The improved device for turning over the leaves of music and the like, consist-
ing of pivoted arms engaging with the leaves, a notched block carrying the pivot,

page_text: the ends of the arms being inserted in the notches, and clips fitted to the back of
the stand, securing the music at the middle substantially as and for the purposes
specified.
Dated this Oth day of Dramba 1907
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.