Year: 1895

page_text: Пиргоѵещению шани голанце
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I, JAMES BAINBRIGGE OAKLEY of Carlton House, Barnes, in the County
of Surrey, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
:-
My invention relates to billiard and similar tables, ou one or more sides of which
are provided a spring cushion or cushions or like device for causing a ball to rebound
or glance off when impelled against it, and it consists of an improved form of so
called cushion or spring device.
In carrying out my invention I provide in place of the usual rubber cushions,"
strips of spring steel or other resilient material, bent or curved in the form of a
trough or C-shaped on edge. I make each of these strips of a length, say, equal
to the ends of a billiard table, that is the same length as the distance between the
pockets (where such are used) or I may employ 2 or more strips for covering this
distance. pierce one of the edges of each strip with a series of holes by means
of which I attach it to the framing of the table in such a manner that the remain-
ing edge of the strip bends over downwardly, so forming an effective spring for
repelling the balls. Any other mode. of attachment may be used in place of the
foregoing. At the ends of each strip, I may form corners, on each side of the pockets.
(where such are used), either by inserting a rounded block of rubber, or by cutting
or bending the steel or like resilient material in such a way that a rounded corner
is produced.
In the case of very long tables I may, if found necessary, strengthen the spring
sides by making them of a tubular instead of a trough shape in section, but
allowing the edges to overlap and leave a small space between them so that the
force of impact of a ball may be taken up by the outer edge and the inner edge in
succession, or, to strengthen any particular part, I may leave an extension upon
the trough shaped strip at some point or points and bend it up, so as to take.
part of the resisting force as before; or, the spring edge may be stayed or
strengthened in parts by the insertion of spiral springs, indiarubber or any mere
equivalent therefore.
My so called cushion may be covered with felt, baize or any usual or appro-
priate covering, and I may previously attach to it a strip of rubber or other soft
material. It will be found that my improved cushion will be as elastic and
effective as, or more so than one made of rubber, and it possesses the superior"
advantage of being unaffected by variations in temperature.
Dated this 4th day of June 1895.
STANLEY, POPPLEWELL & Co.,
7 & 8, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.

page_text: Improvements in and relating to Billiard Tables and the like.
I, JAMES BAINBRIGGE OAKLEY, of Carlton House, Barnes, in the County
of Surrey, Gentleman, 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 :-
My invention relates to billiard and like tables, on one or more sides of which
are provided spring cushions, or like devices, by means of which a ball is caused
to rebound on being propelled against said cushions; and the object of my
said invention is to provide an improved or more economical form of so called
" cushions."
The cushions now usually in use are formed of india-rubber or like material, but
according to my present invention, I provide, in place of such cushions, a strip or
strips of spring steel or like resilient metal; or other materia!, such as thin wood
or cane, may be employed. Said spring steel or equivalent is bent or curved
longitudinally, in the form of a trough or C shape. It may however be bent or
curved in, any desired form such as may be found suitable for the purpose required;
for instance, a strip of S section may be found convenient, and I may also find it
desirable to coil one arm of (say) an S shaped strip, after the manner of a clock
spring.
In some cases I may find it advisable to use a number of spirally coiled bands or
ribbons, secured to the sides of the table, and projecting inwardly from the frame
or upwardly from the bed at intervals, and connected by thin flat strips of metal
or other material fastened to the front or inner face of same, so forming the
" cushion."
In order to more fully explain my invention, I have attached hereto a sheet of
drawings showing various forms or sections, suitable for use on a billiard table
having cushions" manufactured in accordance with my invention.
Referring to said drawings, A in every case represents the cloth which is
stretched tightly over the spring "cushion" B, and secured to the same by any
well known means. C is the bed of the table, and D D screws by means of which
the metallic "cushion" is secured to the upwardly projecting sides of the table E,
which may be of varied form to coincide with the different sections of spring
"cushion" suggested by the drawings referred to. I may also interpose, between
the cloth and the "cushion," a thin cover of felt, rubber, or other suitable
material.
"
It will be seen that the metallic or spring "cushions," when rolled or formed
to one of the various sections shown, must be made in certain lengths according
to the length of table or distance between the pockets; and where pockets are
used, I may curve back, or bend the ends so as to lead into said pockets, for which
purpose may cut a portion or portions of the "cushion transversely, or may cut
out a portion from the inner edge so as to facilitate this operation. The unbent
ends of each length may however, if desired, abut against a rubber corner block,
so shaped as to lead to the pocket, or a block of other material may be used for
this purpose.
In tables where pockets are not required, the lengths may be mitred
at the corners, and the strips cut off to the proper lengths.
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:
For use in billiard or like tables, a spring "cushion," constructed of thin metal,
wood, cane, or other suitable material, of one of the various sections (or a mere

page_text: equivalent) shown on the accompanying sheet of drawings, and substantially in.
accordance with the foregoing Specification.
Dated this 4th day of March 1896.
STANLEY, POPPLEWELL & Co.,
7 & 8 Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,.
Agents for the Applicant.
STANLEY, POPPLEWELL & Co.,
7 & 8 Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,.
Agents for the Applicant.