Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Oct., 1895
Complete Specification Left, 29th June, 1896-Accepted, 1st Aug., 1896
I, THOMAS GRIFFITHS, trading as T. Griffiths & Company, of 17 Dale End,
in the City of Birmingham, Shop Fitter, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
This invention consists in improvements in stands for displaying goods in shop
windows, my object being to construct an effective show stand of few and simple
parts so arranged as to present a good appearance, and to permit of ready cleaning
and polishing.
In the application of my invention to the construction of a show stand for
displaying confectionery or other goods in a show window, I employ trough shaped
shelves, preferably of glass with metallic edges or rims, and mount the same upon
tubular carrier pieces fixed between the uprights or side pieces of the stand. The
uprights or side pieces are formed from straight tubes and are of unequal length or
height, with the exception of the two rear uprights which are preferably of equal
length for the purpose of supporting a flat shelf of glass or other material.
The tubular carrier pieces are bent or shaped to the configuration of the trough
like shelves, and their ends are cut or formed at a suitable angle to enable them to
fit closely against the sides of the upright tubes. The connection between the
carrier tubes and the upright tubes is made by means of screws or rivets, or by
brazing or other well known methods of fastening.
To the lower end of the upright tubes I secure a cross piece or other suitable
foot or base and attach such other fittings as may be required, and I make the
stand with any number of shelves, ranging them one above the other, and
supporting them between the upright tubes in the manner hereinbefore described.
I do not limit the application of my invention to a stand of any one particular
design or pattern, but make such modifications as may be necessary to suit the
particular class of goods to be displayed.
Dated this 1st day of October 1805
MARKS & CLERK,
18 Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., and
13 Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Snow Stands.
I, THOMAS GRIFFITHS, trading as T. Griffiths & Company, of 17, Dale End,
in the City of Birmingham, Shop Fitter, 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 consists of improvements in stands for displaying goods in shop
windows, my object being to construct an effective show stand of few and simple
parts so arranged as to present a good appearance, and to permit of ready cleaning
and polishing.

page_text: In the accompanying sheet of explanatory drawings to be hereinafter
referred to.-
Figure 1 is a perspective view, and Figure 2 an end elevation representing one
form of a three shelf stand constructed in accordance with my invention.
Figures 3 and 4 are similar views to Figures 1 and 2 respectively, representing
a modified form of my three shelf stand, whilst Figures 5 and 6 similarly represent
one form of my one shelf stand.
The same reference letters in the different views indicate the same parts.
In the application of my invention to the construction, of a show stand for
displaying confectionery or other goods in a shop window, I employ trough shaped
shelves such as A preferably of glass, with metallic edges or rims and mount the
same upon tubular carrier pieces as B fixed between the uprights or side pieces C
of the stand. The uprights or side pieces C are formed, from straight tubes and
are of unequal length or height, with the exception of the two rear uprights which
are preferably of equal length for the purpose of supporting a flat shelf D of glass
or other material.
The tubular carrier pieces B are bent or shaped to the configuration of the
trough like shelves A, and their ends are preferably cut or formed at a suitable
angle to enable them to fit closely against the sides of the upright tubes C. The
connection between the carrier tubes and the upright tubes is made by means of
screws or rivets or by brazing or other well-known methods of fastening.
To the lower end of the upright or straight tubes C I secure a cross piece or
other suitable foot or base such as E and attach such other fittings as may be
required, and I make the stand with any number of shelves, ranging them one
above the other, and supporting them between the upright tubes in the manner
hereinbefore described.
Upon the upper ends of the rear upright tubes I sometimes mount suitable
brackets or metallic supports for glass or other dishes or receptacles F.
In the construction of a one shelf stand as illustrated at Figures 5 and 6 I fix
the curved carrier tubes B to stands such as G or other suitable supports.
I do not limit the application of my invention to a stand of any one particular
design or pattern, but make such modifications as may be necessary to suit the
particular class of goods to be displayed.
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 improved construction of show stands consisting in the combination of
straight and curved tubes substantially as and for the purposes described.
2. The improved show stands with detachable shelves or receptacles constructed
and arranged substantially as described and as illustrated.
Dated this 27th day of June 1896
:
MARKS & CLERK,
18 Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., and
13 Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents for the Applicant.