Improvements in Weft Fork Grates of Looms for Weaving.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Sept., 1894
Complete Specification Left. 27th June, 1895-Accepted, 27th July, 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Weft Fork Grates of Looms for Weaving.
I JOHN WILLIAM BANISTER of Duke Street Mill, Blackburn, in the County
of Lancaster, Manager, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:
This invention relates to improvements in weft fork grates of looms for weaving
the object being to manufacture a more substantial grate than heretofore, and less
liable to breakage, or to be knocked out of position or line with the weft fork, so
that the latter is certain in its action and less liable to be damaged by the prongs
coming into contact with the grate.
According to this invention I construct the weft fork grate of metal, preferably
brass, and rectangular in shape, and instead of the two wires in the grate as
beretofore constructed I employ a single wide bar which is cast along with, and as
part of the rectangular frame.
A two pronged weft fork is used in connection with the improved grate.
BRIERLEY & HOWARD,
Penny Bank Chambers, Halifax, Agents for the Applicant
I, JOHN WILLIAM BANISTER, of Duke Street Mill, Blackburn, in the County
of Lancaster, Manager, do bereby 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 weft fork grates of looms for weaving,
the object being to manufacture a more substantial grate than heretofore, and less
liable to breakage or to be knocked out of position or line with the weft fork, so
that the latter is certain in its action and less liable to be damaged by the prongs
coming into contact with the grate, which latter is constructed of one piece of cast
metal, dispensing with the wires heretofore commonly employed.
Such being the nature and object of my said invention, the following is a complete
description of same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, in
which:
Fig. 1 is a front elevation of the improved weft fork grate, part of the shuttle
box and tonge being shown.
Fig. 2 is a plan view of the improved weft fork grate.
According to this invention, I construct the weft fork grate 1 of metal, preferably
brass, and rectangular in shape, and instead of the two wires in the grate as
heretofore constructed, I employ a single wide bar 2, which is cast along with and
as part of the rectangular frame.
An ordinary two pronged weft fork is used in connection with the improved
grate.

page_text: By employing a weft fork grate having only one wide bar or grid 2, and a weft
fork with only two prongs, there is less liability of the grate and fork fouling or
coming into contact when in operation.
Having now partionlarly 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:
A weft fork grate, the frame and bar or grid, as described and illustrated by
drawings annexed, and with which is employed an ordinary two pronged weft fork.
Dated, this 26th day of June 1895..
JOHN WILLIAM BANISTER,
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By, his, Agents, Brierley & Howard,
Penny Bank Chambers, Halifax...
JOHN WILLIAM BANISTER,
By, his, Agents, Brierley & Howard,
Penny Bank Chambers, Halifax...