IMPROVEMENTS IN SCARF RINGS." 1 AT 10
Year: 1877

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to Louis Beaver, of Manchester, in the County of Lancaster,
Goldsmith, for the Invention of "IMPROVEMENTS IN SCARF RINGS."
1 AT
1017
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said Louis Beaver at the Office
of the Commissioners of Patents on the 12th May 1877.
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LOUIS BEAVER, of Manchester, in the County of Lancaster, Goldsmith. IM-
PROVEMENTS IN SCARF RINGS."
My Invention relates to the rings, hoops, or bands which are worn upon scarves
as ornaments, and as means for securing the scarves upon the wearer.
Previously to my Invention such rings have been in the form of endless bands, or
have been formed in two parts hinged together, and provided with spring catches or
fastenings.
According to the first part of my Invention I form the ring in one piece, with an
opening in the back part of the ring, so that the continuity of the ring is interrupted
at the back. The ring may be placed in position by passing the scarf through the
said opening.
The improved ring is convenient to use, and is reduced in cost, as compared with
ordinary rings.
According to the second part of my Invention I fix pins or points in the bends
of the ring, or a pin or point in one of the said bends, in order to keep the ring in
position when in use; or I form on or attach to the ring a downward pointing hook,
pin, or point, or more than one such hook, pin, or point; as for example, I form the
end of the ring, on each side of the opening, into a hook shape, the point of the
hook tending downwards and inwards, and preventing the ring from sliding down-
wards upon the scarf. ⚫
In another arrangement I form or attach a pin on or to the inside of one of the
bends of the ring, and I provide the other bend with a sliding pin catch or bolt
which is acted upon by a spring, which tends to move the said pin catch or bolt
towards the first-named pin.

page_text: SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent filed by
the said Louis Beaver in the Great Seal Patent Office on the 12th November
1877.
LOUIS BEAVER, of Manchester, in the County of Lancaster, Goldsmith. "IM
PROVEMENTS IN SCARF RINGS."
My Invention relates to the rings, hoops, or bands which are worn upon scarves
as ornaments, and as means for securing the scarves upon the wearer.
Previously to my Invention such rings have been in the form of endless bands, or
have been formed in two parts hinged together, and provided with spring catches or
fastenings.
According to the first part of my Invention I form the ring in one piece, with an
opening in the back part of the ring, so that the continuity of the ring is interrupted
at the back. The ring may be placed in position by passing the scarf through the
said opening.
The improved ring is convenient to use, and is reduced in cost, as compared with
ordinary rings.
According to the second part of my Invention I fix pins or points in the bends
of the ring, or a pin or point in one of the said bends, in order to keep the ring in
position when in use; or I form on or attach to the ring a downward pointing hook,
pin, or point, or more than one such hook, pin, or point.
And in order that my said Invention may be fully understood I have attached
hereunto a Sheet of Drawings made about double the full size, to which Drawings
I will now refer.
Fig. 1 represents a plan, and Fig. 2, a back view of a scarf ring constructed in
accordance with my Invention.
The said ring is or may be formed of a strip of gold, silver, or other suitable
metal, formed with rounded ends and bent into the required shape; or the said
ring may be made of ivory, tortoiseshell, mother of pearl, or other similar or
suitable material. To each bend is fixed a pin or spike a, which projects from the
inner side of the bend. The outside or the front of the ring may be engraved,
chased, or ornamented in any desired manner, and precious stones or enamelling
may be employed in the ornamentation when desirable.
When the ring is to be placed in position upon the scarf, it is simply necessary to
pass the scarf through the opening b, it being most convenient to first pass one part
or end of the scarf through the opening and then the other, care being taken that
the part so passed through the opening shall be the part upon which the ring is to
remain, the ring not being adapted to be slid upwards or downwards upon the scarf.
When placed in position the pins a enter the scarf and prevent the ring from
slipping downwards, or from becoming accidentally detached, and also make it
impossible or nearly impossible for a thief to snatch the ring away from the
scarf.
When the ring is to be removed the wearer can withdraw the scarf through the
opening by first withdrawing one part of the scarf and then the other. I do not
confine myself to the number nor the position of the pins, as one pin might be
found to be sufficient.
Fig. 3 illustrates a modification in the form of the ring. In this example the ends
of the strip of metal are cut to form hooks or pins c, which project downwards on
cach aide of the opening, and tend to prevent the ring from slipping downwards.
To increase the effect of the pins c their points may be bent inwards, so that they
will bear with greater effect upon the scarf. I do not consider this plan so good as
the one illustrated by Figs. 1 and 2.
I may arrange for one of the pins a to slide in a socket, and to be acted upon by
a spring which tends to press it towards the other pin, or a single pin so arranged
may be used, in which case the pin would be drawn outwards to admit the scarf,

page_text: and be released when the scarf would be in position; or the spring may be dispensed
with and the pin be pushed in by hand.
I have indicated modifications which may be made in the ring, illustrated by
Figs. 1 and 2, but I prefer the simple arrangement so illustrated.
Having now fully set forth and indicated the nature of my said Invention, and
methods whereby the same is and may be carried into effect, I would have it to be
understood in conclusion that I claim,-
First. The rings or bands, substantially as and for the purposes set forth and
indicated herein-before, and in and by the accompanying Drawings.
Secondly. The ring or band formed with the opening at the back, substantially
as and for the purpose set forth and indicated.
And, lastly. A ring or band formed without a hinge, and having a back opening
and pins or a pin to retain the ring or band in position, substantially as set forth
and indicated.
In witness whereof, I, the said Louis Beaver, have hereunto set my hand and
seal, this Tenth day of November, in the year of our Lord One thousand
eight hundred and seventy-seven.
Signed and sealed by
the said Louis Beaver
in the presence of
HUGH GRANT,
Clerk to E. K. Dutton,
3, Princess Street,
Manchester.
L. BEAVER. (L.S.)