A Portable Stand or Elevator for Spectators at Public Games, and. for like purposes.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Mar., 1895
Complete Specification Left, 16th Dec., 1895-Accepted, 8th Feb., 1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION
A Portable Stand or Elevator for Spectators at Public Games, and.
for like purposes.
I, ARTHUR ROWLAND VAUGHTON, of 94 Trinity Road, Birchfields, in the
City of Birmingham, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention.
to be as follows:-
My invention is intended for use at public games, and entertainments, and its
object is to allow a person to raise himself easily in a crowd by several inches so
as to get a better view over the heads of other spectators.
My invention consists in a light wooden or other sole or plate of a convenient
size for the foot. This sole or plate I mount upon a collapsing framework, which
framework may be folded against the bottom of the said plate, to enable it to be
carried readily; but when it is opened out into position, it holds up the plate by
about 6 inches from the ground, or any other desired reasonable height.
In one method of carrying my invention into effect I hinge an open framework:
from one end of the sole, and pivot within it a similar hinging framework from one-
end in such a manner that the second frame can hold within the first. When the
invention is to be used, I hinge out the external frame from the sole and open up.
the internal frame from the interior of the other frame, allowing one end of it to.
press against a suitable stop in the sole. The two frames then cross and form a
firm trestle arrangement upon which the spectator can stand with safety. Two of
these soles with framework may be readily carried in a small compass, and they are.
so constructed as to be of light weight.
By this invention a man in a crowd is enabled to elevate himself to a sufficient
level to see what is going on.
The details of my invention may be modified in several ways, and the construction
of the hinging frame or supports may also be varied.
I preferably attach to the heel of the sole a projecting plate to prevent the foot
from slipping off.
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MARKS & CLERK,
18 Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., and
13 Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Portable Stand or Elevator for Spectators at Public Games, and
for like purposes.
I, ARTHUR ROWLAND VAUGHTON, of 94, Trinity Road, Birchfields, in the
City of Birmingham, Manufacturer, 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 is intended for use at public games and entertainments, and its.
object is to allow a person to raise himself easily in a crowd by several inches so.
as to get a better view over the heads of other spectators.
My invention consists in a light wooden or other sole or plate of a convenient
size for the foot. This sole or plate I mount upon a collapsing framework, which
framework may be folded against the bottom of the said plate, to enable it to be

page_text: readily carried; but when it is opened out into position, it holds up the plate by
about 6 inches from the ground, or any other desired reasonable height.
In the accompanying sheet of explanatory drawings to be hereinafter referred
to,-
Figure 1 is a side elevation, Figure 2 an end elevation, and Figure 3 a plan
representing one form of my portable stand or elevator, having a metallic sole or
foo plate.
Figure 4 is a side elevation of the stand when closed or folded for convenience
in carrying.
Figure 5 is a side elevation of a stand with a wooden or non-metallic sole or foot
plate.
The same reference letters in the different views indicate the same parts.
In one method of carrying my invention into effect I hinge an open framework
or legs A from one end of the sole, or foot plate B, and pivot within it upon the
central pin C a similar hinging framework or legs such as D, each pair of legs
being formed in such a manner that the second or inner frame or legs can fold
within the first. When the stand or elevator is to be used, I hinge out the
external frame or legs A from the sole and open up the internal frame or legs D
from the interior of the other frame, allowing one end of it to press against a
suitable stop in the sole or foot plate as illustrated at Figures 1 and 5.
The two
frames then cross and form a firm trestle arrangement upon which the spectator
can stand with safety. Two of these soles with framework may be readily carried
in a small compass when folded and they are so constructed as to be of light
weight.
I preferably interpose a spring such as a (Figure 1) between the trestle legs or
framework, and, to lock the same in their open position I form a catch piece such
as b stamped or pressed up from the plate B. With a wooden or non-metallic
sole or foot plate I preferably employ an independent catch spring such as E,
Figure 5.
preferably form with or attach to the heel of each sole or foot plate a
projecting piece such as B¹ to prevent the foot from slipping off, and I provide
loops such as B2 for the insertion of straps which are passed over the boots of the
spectator, and thus each stand is effectually secured.
Instead of straps I sometimes employ spring clips, or other devices for securing
the stands to the boots.
When thus provided with a pair of stands or elevators a man in a crowd is
enabled to elevate himself to a sufficient level to see what is going on.
The details of my stands or elevators may be modified in several ways to suit
varying services or requirements without departing from the essential features of
my invention.
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 :-
1. The improved portable stand or elevator so arranged that it may be closed
or folded into a small compass when not in use, substantially as and for the purposes
herein described.
2. The construction of portable stands or elevators consisting of sole or foot
plates having hinging or pivotted legs, or a trestle framework, arranged beneath
the same substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore described, and as
illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
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MARKS & CLERK,
18 Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., and
13 Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents for the Applicant.