Improvements in and relating to Roll Paper Holders, Printers, and Cutters.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Nov., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 30th Mar., 1895-Accepted, 4th May, 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Roll Paper Holders, Printers, and
Cutters.
We, ALFRED JOHN PAYNTER BROWN and JAMES ROWLAND BROUGH, both
of 29, 30, 31 and 32 Warwick Lane, in the City of London, E.C. Paper
Manufacturers, do heroby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in and relating to holders for roll paper,
used by tradesmen for packing purposes and also used for toilet purposes, and our
invention consists in improvements on Letters Patent No. 1202488 (Allison) and
mechanism of that class, as hereinafter described.
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In carrying ont our invention we construct a pair of side frames of metal, wood
or other suitable material, said side frames being hingedly connected to a base
plate or equivalent, the arrangement being such that the said side frames may
folded down towards each other so as to be more conveniently packed for transit.
The rear portion of each of said side frames is formed with a downward and
inwardly sloping slot, which slots are adapted to receive the projecting spindles
upon which the roll of paper is mounted, the arrangement being such that the said
roll of paper will be, by the action of gravity, in constant contact with au
impression roller which is supported in suitable bearings with which the front
portion of each of the side frames is formed or provided. Instead of forming the
side frames with the sloping slots as described, we may form or provide the inner
side of each of said frames with a similarly sloping ledge upon which the spindles
of the roll paper are supported.
The paper roll is preferably placed on its supports in such a manner that the
end of the paper may be passed from the lower part of the roll up between the roll
and the impression roller, and out at the front of the machine over the said
impression roller, passing also under a suitably constructed knife which is supported
at a convenient position by the said frames.
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For the purpose of printing the tradesman's name or advertisement upon the
paper, we provide a printing roller immediately over the impression roller, said
printing roller having attached to its periphery a rubber stamp or other printing
stamp of suitable dimensions. Said stamp may be fixed direct on to the printing
roller by means of an adhesive or otherwise, or the said stamp may be first attached
any desired manner to a piece of suitable textile material, which latter is then
fixed on to the printing roller. Juk is supplied to the printing roller by means of
one or more inking rollers, and we prefer to provide a suitable ink duct running
across the inking rollers, from which duct a requisite quantity of ink is supplied to
the inking rollers, either direct or by means of one or more ink-distributing rollers.
In the event of our employing more than one inking roller in contact with the
printing roller, we prefer to use ono ink-distributing roller for each such inking
roller, as we have found in practice that if one ink-distributing roller be employed
for two inking rollers, the friction on the spindles of each roller is greatly
increased.
The printing, inking and ink-distributing rollers may be formed or provided with
comparatively long spindles, so that all such rollers may be supported by the side
frames; we prefer, however, to provide separate side frames, hereinafter referred
to as the "printing frames," which are in close proximity to and support all the

page_text: rollers referred to. Said printing frames are pivotally supported by the side
frames of the machine, by means of two spindles, the ends of which spindles are
fixed to or carried by suitably constructed cranks which are pivotally supported by
the side frames. The main advantages appertaining to this lastly described
arrangement, are that the whole series of rollers may be swung out of their normal
position so as to permit of the adjustment of the paper when required, and further,
the printing frames and supported rollers may be moved endwise along the
supporting spindles above referred to, being removably fixed in any desired
position by means of set screws; by these means the printing on the paper may be
at any desired part thereof. We also provide each end of the printing, inking and
ink-distributing rollers with a rubber ring or equivalent by means of which all
such rollers will run more satisfactorily and silently when the paper is being with-
drawn. For the purpose of keeping the paper roll in its proper position, we form
or provide the ends of the impression roller with a projecting flange between which
flanges the paper roll partially enters; and for the purpose of obtaining a good
impression on the paper when being printed, we cover the impression roller with
rubber, felt or other suitable material, such covering extending for the whole
length of said rollor, or only the part which is immediately under the printing
stamp may be covered.
The action of our improved machine is briefly as follows:-The end of the
paper which projects beyond the knife is pulled out a sufficient length, as may be
desired; the friction of said moving paper with the printing roller imparts motion
to said printing roller and thereby causes the paper to be printed. When a
sufficient length of paper has been pulled or drawn out it is cut or torn off along
the knife, which is fixed at the front of the machine as herein before described.
For the purpose of feeding forward a sufficient length of paper beyond the knife
so as to enable said paper being gripped, we attach a milled head to one or both ends
of the impression roller spindle or gudgeon, the arrangement being such that on
said milled head being turned in the proper direction, the impression roller will
also be turned, thereby feeding forward the paper, and, for the purpose of
preventing the impression roller being turned in the opposite or wrong direction
and thereby possibly causing the end of the paper being withdrawn into the
machine, we form or provide the milled head with a ratchet wheel with which a
pawl, spring, or the like, which is attached to the side frame, engages, thereby
permitting the milled head and impression roller being turned in the proper direction
only.
In order that the paper from the paper roll may be readily guided under the
knife, we form or provide said knife with suitable rearward extensions, the arrange-
ment being such that when the paper has passed between the printing and
impression rollers it is already under the said rearward extensions and must, if fed
forward, pass out under the knife. The said knife may be separately constructed,
and, if desired, pivotally attached to the side frames, or the front cover of the
machine may be constructed of metal and bent or otherwise formed so as to act as
a knife.
The side frames of the machine are retained in their open position by means of
a suitable top frame, and the mechanism of the machine may be concealed and
protected from dust by removable covers or the like.
Dated this 2nd day of November 1894.

page_text: Improvements in and relating to Roll Paper Holders, Printers and
Cutters.
We, ALFRED JOHN PAYNTER BROWN and JAMES ROWLAND BROUGH, both of
29, 30, 31 and 32 Warwick Lane, in the City of London, E.C., Paper Manu-
facturers, 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 improvements in and relating to roll paper holders, used
by tradesmen for packing purposes, and also used for toilet purposes, and our
invention consists in the improvements in roll paper holders as will be hereinafter
described.
In order that our invention may be readily understood, reference is made to the
accompanying drawings wherein like letters indicate corresponding parts throughout
the several figures and in which :—
Figure 1 represents a side elevation of our improved roll paper holder, one of the
side frames being shown as partially broken away.
Figure 2, represents a front elevation of our improved roll paper holder.
Figures 3 and 4 represent details hereinafter referred to.
In carrying out our invention we construct a pair of side frames A of metal, wood
or other suitable material, said side frames being preferably fixedly attached to a
base plate or equivalent B. Said side frames A may, however, be hingedly
connected to said base plate or equivalent B.
The rear portion of each of said side frames is formed or provided with a
downward and inwardly sloping ledge or the like C which ledges C are adapted to
support the projecting ends of the spindle D upon which spindle the roll of
paper D'
is mounted, the arrangement being such that tho said roll of paper D' will be, by
the action of gravity, in constant contact with an impression roller E which is
supported by means of a spindle I in suitable bearings with which the front portion
of each of the side frames A is formed or provided. Instead of providing the side
frames with the ledges C we may form or provide said side frames with downward
and inwardly sloping slots, which slots are adapted to receive the projecting ends
of the spindle D.
The paper roll is preferably placed on its supports in such a manner that the end
of the paper may be passed from the lower part of the roll up between the roll and
the impression roller E, and out at the front of the machine over the said impression
roller E, said paper passing also under a suitably constructed knife H which is
supported at a convenient position by the side frames A.
For the purpose of printing the tradesman's name or advertisement or other
matter upon the paper, wo provide n printing roller J immediately over the
impression roller E, said printing roller having attached to its periphery a rubber
stamp or other printing stamp J¹ of suitable dimensions. Said stamp J¹ may be
fixed direct on the printing roller by means of an adhesive or otherwise, or the said
stamp may be first attached in any desired manner, to a place of suitable textilo
material, which latter is then fixed to the printing roller. Ink is supplied to the
printing roller by means of one or more inking rollers K, and we prefer to provide
a suitable ink duct L from which duct a requisite quantity of ink is supplied to the
inking rollers, either direct or by means of one or more iuk-distributing rollers M.
In the event of our employing more than one inking roller in contact with the
printing roller, we prefer to use at least, one ink-distributing roller for each such
inking roller, as we have found in practice that if one ink-distributing roller be

page_text: employed for two inking rollers, the friction on the spindle of each roller is greatly
increased.
The printing, inking and ink-distributing rollers may be formed or provided with
comparatively long spindles, so that all such rollers may be supported by the side
frames A; we prefer, however, to provide separate frames N, hereinafter referred
to as the "printing frames" which printing frames are in close proximity to and
support the spindles of all the rollers referred to. Said printing frames N are
mounted on and supported by spindles or shafts O, the ends of which spindles O
aro carried by suitable cranks or the like P (Fig. 4) which are pivotally attached
to the side frames A by means of studs or the like Q. The main advantages
appertaining to this lastly described arrangement of parts, are that the whole
series of rollers may be swung out of their normal position so as to permit of the
adjustment of the paper when required, and further the printing frames_and
supported rollers may be moved endwise along the supporting spindles above
referred to, being removably fixed in any desired position, on the spindles O, by
incans of set screws R, by these means the printing on the paper may be at any
desired part thereof.
We also provide each end of the printing, inking and ink-distributing rollers with
a rubber ring or equivalent S by means of which all such rollers will run more
satisfactorily and silently when the paper is being withdrawn. For the purpose of
keeping the paper roll in its proper position, we form or provide each end of the
impression roller with a projecting flange T between which flauges the paper roll
partially enters; and for the purpose of obtaining a good impression on the paper
when being printed, we cover the impression roller with rubber, felt or other suitable
material, such covering extending for the whole length of said impression roller or
only the part which is immediately under the printing stamp may be covered.
The action of our improved machine is briefly as follows:-The end of the paper
which projects beyond the knife H is pulled out a sufficient length, as may be
desired, the friction of said moving paper with the printing pad on the printing
roller J, imparts motion to said printing roller and thereby causes the paper to be
printed. When a sufficient length of paper has been pulled or drawn out it is cut
or torn off along the knife H, which is fixed at the front of the machine as herein-
after described.
For the purpose of feeding forward a sufficient length of paper beyond the knife
so as to enable said paper being readily gripped, we attach a milled head or
equivalent U to one or both ends of the impression roller spindle or gudgeon F, the
arrangement being such that on said milled head U being turned in the proper
direction, the impression roller will also be turned, thereby feeding forward the
paper, and for the purpose of preventing the impression roller being turned in the
opposite or wrong direction and thereby possibly causing the end of the paper
being withdrawn into the machine, we form or provide the milled bend U with a
ratchet wheel U with which a spring actuated pawl U" or the like engages, said
pawl U being pivotally attached to the side frames A. By this arrangement the
milled head U and consequently the impression roller E can be only turned in the
proper direction.
In order that the paper from the paper roll may he readily guided under the knife H,
we form or provide said knife with suitable rearward extensions H¹ (Figures 1, 2, 3,)
the arrangement being such that when the paper has passed between the printing and
impression rollers it is already under said rearward extensions H' and must, if fed
forward, pass out under the knife H. The said knife may be separately con-
.structed, and if desired, pivotally attached to the side frames A, or the front
portion of the cover with which the machine is preferably provided may be shaped
so as to be adapted to act as a knife.
We wish it to be understood that we do not confine our invention to the exact
¡construction of a roll paper holder as herein shown and described, as the details
thereof may be varied without departing from our inventiou.
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page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
1. A roll paper holder consisting in combination of a base plate B having
attached to it side frames A, said side frames being provided with ledges C adapted
to support the paper roll carrying spindle D, said side frames A. being adapted to
support the impression roller spindle F and being provided with studs Q upon
which studs the cranks P are pivotally hung, said cranks P supporting the
spindles O upon which spindles O the printing frames N are mounted, said printing
frames supporting the printing, inking and ink-distributing rollers J, K and M
respectively and the iuk duct L, said printing frames N being adapted to be moved
along the spindles O and fixed thereon by means of set screws R, a knife H
provided with rearward extensions H¹ a hand wheel U, ratchet wheel U¹ with
which a spring actuated pawl U engages, an impression roller E having
flanges T, rubber rings S and a printing pad J', all constructed, arranged and
operating for the purposes and substantially as set forth.
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2. In a roll paper holder having an impression roller E, a knife H supported by
the side frames and formed with rearward extensions H', for the purpose and
substantially as set forth.
3. In a roll paper holder, printing frames N adapted to support a printing
roller J provided with a printing pad and rubber ink-distributing rollers K and M
respectively, an ink duct L, said printing frames being mounted on spindles O
pivotally supported by means of cranks P on studs Q with which the side frames
are provided, said printing frames N being adapted to be moved or slid along the
said spindles and capable of being fixed in any desired position by means of set
screws R all for the purposes and substantially as set forth.
4. In a roll paper holder an impression roller E supported by the side frames A
by means of a spindle F, said spindle having attached to it a hand wheel U
provided with a ratchet wheel Ui with which a spring actuated pawl U" engages,
all for the purposes and substantially as described.
Dated this 30th day of March 1895.
HORN, SON & Co.,
Applicants' Agents.