Improvements in Portable Music Cases.
Year: 1891

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Portable Music Cases.
I DAVID ALEXANDER PEARSON ANDERSON No. 1, Livingstone Place,
Edinburgh, Fancy Stationer 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 the construction of music cases such as
those described in my prior Patent No. 6395 April 15, 1889, and has for its object
to provide means for more securely holding the detached pieces or sheets of music,
than is possible in the former method.
I have illustrated the case as it is now constructed, in the annexed sheet of
drawings, and similar letters of reference indicate similar parts in any of the
Arros.
Fig. 3. enlarged view of clip.
As in my former Patent, the invention is intended more particularly for what are
known as "half breadth cases, similar to the one shown in the illustration.
In carrying out the invention, I make the case with two sides A, and B, attached
to an intermediate back C, and a flap D, with a clasp or lock or other means of
securing same.
Rising from each end of the sides, are the end pieces E', E², E³, E', and from
the top edge of E', to the top of E2, is fixed a metallic rod or bar F, and a similar
bar F, extends from end piece E³, to E, under which the leaves of music may be
passed.
At the bottom of the case upon the end pieces E', and E, turn fingers G, are
conveniently placed for holding back the leaves of music, and on the outer side
of the back C, a leg H, is hinged that may be extended when the case is required
to stand independently. The end or foot of the leg is seen in its closed position
in Fig. 3.
To enable a number of detached pieces of music to be securely held in position
for use, I fix upon the inner face of the back C, one or more screw clips J; two as
shown being a suitable number for ordinary purposes.
They are preferably made of metal, and have a flat base, provided with holes to
enable it to be firmly screwed to the back C. From the said base J', rise two
sides J, & J³, through one of which a thumbscrew K, passes, having a gripping
piece L, secured to it, between which and the side J', the music sheets are placed.
The face of the grip L, and that of J', may be roughed or otherwise prepared as
may be thought necessary or desirable."
Although I prefer screw clips as being simple in construction, and having a very
powerful grip, I may use other forms of a mechanical grip, or clip, in combination
with the other parts of the case, belonging to my invention.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same may be carried into practice, I declare that
what I claim is :-
1-A folding or portable music case, having two sides A & B, a back C, end
pieces E', E, E, E, with bars F', F', support or leg H, and screw clips J, (or
other equivalent mechanical clips) substantially as herein before described, and with
reference to the drawings.
2-In a portable music case, the combination with the folding backs or
sides A, & B, provided with a metallic bar F', and F, of-an intermediate back

page_text: piece C, provided with screw clips, or like mechanical clips, for holding or binding
the music leaves, substantially as hereinbefore described and shown.
Dated the 16th day of October 1891.
ROBT. F. DRURY, Fel. Inst. P.A.,
Bank Buildings, George Street, Sheffield, Agent for Applicant.