A Leaf-holder or Finger for Books, Music, and the like.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Nov., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 22nd Aug., 1890-Accepted, 27th Sept., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Leaf-holder or Finger for Books, Music, and the like.
THOMAS FOXLEY Joiner 132 Wistaston Road Crewe Cheshire do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for "A LEAF HOLDER OR FINGER FOR BOOKS, MUSIC AND THE
LIKE to be as follows:-
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It consists of a small metallic arm, or catch, somewhat similar in appearance to those
usually secured by a screw to the book rests of pianofortes, organs & reading desks &c.:
In the above invention, the hole in the boss of the arm is bored of larger diameter
than the screw, nearly to the bottom, where it is reduced to the same size as the
screw; a small spiral spring is inserted which fits the enlarged part of the hole; the
screw passing through both, is driven into the wood of the rest, and thus the spring is
compressed between the head of the screw, and the bottom of the enlarged hole in the
arm or catch; thereby, holding the face of the boss of the arm firmly to the wood,
and thus by friction, the arm may be held in any position determined by the user.
Dated this 21st day of November 1889.
MARKS & CLERK,
Agents for Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Leaf-holder or Finger for Books, Music, and the like.
I, THOMAS FOXLEY of 132, Westaston Road, Crewe in the County of Chester,
Joiner, 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:
It consists of a small metallic arm or catch somewhat similar in appearance to those
usually secured by a screw to the book rests of pianofortes, organs, and reading
desks etc. In the above invention the hole in the boss of the arm is bored of larger
diameter than the screw nearly to the bottom, where it is reduced to the same size as
the screw, a small spiral spring is inserted which fits the enlarged part of the
hole; the screw passing through both is driven into the wood of the rest and thus the
spring is compressed between the heal of the screw and the bottom of the enlarged
hole in the arm or catch; thereby holding the face of the boss of the arm firmly to
the wood, and thus by friction, the arm may be held in any position determined by
the user.
The object of the invention is to cause the leaf holder, finger, catch, hook
or similar article to remain in any position in which it may be placed, so that it may
not fall down or away from the object which it is holding in position when placed in
an angular position. By its use the moving piece does not become troublesome even
when used so often that the screw becomes loose.
In carrying my invention into effect. I construct a small arm, finger, or catch out
of metal, hone, or other suitable substance or material. And I form a hole for attaching
this arm or lever to the pianoforte, reading desk, frame, or like object, by means of a
screw. This hole I construct such a manner that the one end forms an enlarged
chamber while the other end is of a size to allow the screw or pin to pass through only.
This is shown in the drawings at Figure 1, while Figure 2 is a front elevation of the
holder or finger in an upright position. The finger A has a boss B with the hole C to
fit the screw, and the larger diameter hole or recess D to contain the spring E which
is pressed down by the head of the screw F.
The spring may be placed as shewn, or the fitting hole may come next the screw
head and leave the spring recess on the inner side, that is, against the shelf G of the
rest.

page_text: When the spring is coiled closely down, the head of the pin or screw will bear
against the spring, and at the same time cover the enlarged hole and thus form a
suitable exterior for the finger or catch attachment. The action of the spring is such
that it forces the finger surface at the central or connecting part against the wood or
frame to which it may be attached, and thus prevents too easy or too loose a motion to
be given to the finger, so that in whatever position it may be desired to place the
finger or catch it will readily remain there, until again moved by the operator.
I do not limit the application of my invention to any particular or peculiar shape of
finger, but employ my enlarged boss and spring connection to any shape or form of
finger or holder with advantage.
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 :-
:-
The use of a spring held leaf holder, catch, finger, or hook, so that the spring may
apply friction enough to hold the moving piece in whatever position it may be placed,
substantially as hereinbefore described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 21st day of August 1890
MARKS & CLERK,
13, Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents for Applicant.