IM- PROVEMENTS IN APPLIANCES FOR WINDING AND PRESERVING VELVET AND OTHER PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION
Year: 1873

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to James Russell and George Dominy, junior, both
of Weymouth, in the County of Dorset, for the Invention of “IM-
PROVEMENTS IN APPLIANCES FOR WINDING AND PRESERVING VELVET AND OTHER
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said James Russell and
George Dominy at the Office of the Commissioners of Patents,
with their Petition, on the 19th July 1873.
We, JAMES RUSSELL and GEORGE DOMINY, junior, both of Weymouth,
in the County of Dorset, do hereby declare the nature of the said Inven-
tion for "IMPROVEMENTS IN APPLIANCES FOR WINDING AND PRESERVING VELVET
AND OTHER RIBBONS, LACE, TRIMMINGS, AND OTHER LIKE ARTICLES," to be as
follows:-
The object of this Invention is to provide a box with suitably arranged
> flanged rollers to allow of velvets and other ribbons, lace, and such like

page_text: trimmings or articles to be easily wound and unwound for the general
requirements (principally) of the retail dealers in the above-named
articles.
The construction of the first appliance is in the form of an oblong or
suitably shaped box, having a double cover, the inner one hinged, by
preference, and the outer portable. The interior of the box has a series
of double flanged rollers threaded on a bar or axis, and each running
loosely and supported on suitable bearings or brackets fitted to the end
of box, and so constructed as to allow the axle with the rollers to be
easily removed, and also keep it from turning. One of the flanges of the
rollers is larger in diameter than the other, and projects through slots
cut in the inner cover sufficiently far as to be easily rotated by the
finger; there are also slots in the cover for the passage of the ribbons to
the rollers, which ribbons are attached to the rollers by a hook on the
latter; the other end of the ribbon is kept in place by a hook on the
cover; a break is provided for each of these rollers to keep them from
running too fast when the ribbons are pulled out or uncoiled. We
propose applying this break in many ways; the one we prefer is by
attaching strips of rubber to a piece of wood running the length of the
box and engaging the periphery of the large flange of each of the
rollers. There are also balanced metal protectors as a guard against the
rollers being turned back the wrong way, and are fitted to the inner
cover and projecting a little above the large roller flange as to engage
the finger when so doing.
There are many modifications in the above we propose in carrying
out this Invention to answer the same purpose. As an instance, a
ratchet wheel and paul action might substitute the balanced protectors
to keep the rollers from being turned the wrong way, also the shaft of
the rollers supported on a portable bracket basement.
Primary modifications of this Invention we propose are by giving
motion to the rollers by a winch at the end of the box (or side) on the
main shaft, which is done by pushing or pulling a stud or button, &c.,
for each roller, causing a friction connection with the shaft and roller.
Another modification is by having a separate shaft running the
length of the box with rollers on it opposite the flanges of the main

page_text: rollers, and by pushing an intermediate or loose wheel between them
would give motion separately.
Another motion action would be by buttons projecting from the box
and a connection to a ratchet or toggle joint movement of the roller, so
as by pulling the studs or buttons would give motion to the same, a
spring or gravity motion would return the stroke of the button and its
connection.
There are also many other ways to commuicate motion to the rollers.
We also propose constructing this apparatus vertically or pagoda fashion
with suitable guides and covers for the ribbons.
Another primary action or modification is for rolling the velvet
ribbons with the nap or plush face to face. Here we employ two rollers,
each with a piece of velvet, one end being attached to one roller, and
the other to the other roller; the supports of the second roller are
hinged, which allows of it being forced against the main roller by a
spring, and on the main roller being turned, the portable or saleable
ribbon is gathered in between or around with the other piece, the nap
faces rolling together. Breaks are also here applied and check motions
to prevent back winding. The roller or velvet surfaces being in contact
with each other travel or wind at equal velocity, and the breaks keep
them in tension.
The above are the principal features of our Invention and the mode
we propose to carry them into effect, still allowing ourselves sufficient
scope for arranging further details.
5 SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent,
filed by the said James Russell and George Dominy, in the Great
Seal Patent Office on the 19th January 1874.
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TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME, we, JAMES
RUSSELL, and GEORGE DOMINY, junior, both of Weymouth, in the
0 County of Dorset, send greeting.
WHEREAS Her most Excellent Majesty Queen Victoria, by Her
Letters Patent, bearing date the Nineteenth day of July, in the year of

page_text: our Lord One thousand eight hundred and seventy-three, in the thirty-
seventh year of Her reign, did, for Herself, Her heirs and successors,
give and grant unto us, the said James Russell and George Dominy,
junior, Her special licence that we, the said James Russell and George
Dominy, junior, our executors, administrators, and assigns, or such
others as we, the said James Russell and George Dominy, junior, our
executors, administrators, and assigns, should at any time agree with,
and no others, from time to time and at all times thereafter during the
term therein expressed, should and lawfully might make, use, exercise,
and vend, within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland,
the Channel Islands, and Isle of Man, an Invention for "IMPROVE-
MENTS IN APPLIANCES FOR WINDING AND PRESERVING VELVET AND OTHER RIBBONS,
LACE, TRIMMINGS, AND OTHER LIKE ARTICLES," upon the condition (amongst
others) that we, the said James Russell and George Dominy, junior, or
one of us, our executors, or administrators, by an instrument in writing
under our, or one of our or their, or one of their hands and seals, should
particularly describe and ascertain the nature of the said Invention,
and in what manner the same was to be performed, and cause the
same to be filed in the Great Seal Patent Office within six calendar
months next and immediately after the date of the said Letters
Patent.
NOW KNOW YE, that we, the said James. Russell and George
Dominy, junior, do hereby declare the nature of our said Invention, and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement thereof,
reference being had to the Drawings hereunto annexed, that is to
say:-
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This Invention has for its object the construction of suitable
mechanical appliances for winding and preserving velvet, ribbons, lace,
and such like articles.
The Invention which will be understood by the following detailed
description and Drawing annexed consists of several differently con-
structed primary actions and modifications.
The principal novelty in this Invention is in the construction and
arrangement of rollers, and in the box and details containing the same
so that the velvets &c., can be easily wound and unwound.

page_text: The mechanical construction of the first part of our Invention is an
oblong or suitably shaped box having a double cover, the inner one
hinged (by preference), and the outer one portable. The interior of the
box has a series of double flanged rollers threaded on a bar or axis, and
each running loosely on it; the bar is supported on suitable brackets or
bearings fitted to the ends of the box, and so arranged as to allow the
axle to be easily removed and still keep it from turning. One of the.
roller flanges is larger in diameter than the other, and projects through
slots cut in the inner cover sufficiently to be easily rotated by the finger;
there are also slots in the cover for the passage of the velvets or ribbons
to the rollers which are attached by a hook or on a piece of tape fixed to
the rollers, the other end of the velvet or ribbons is hooked on the inner:
cover; a break is provided to check the free running of each roller, also
a check is provided to protect the rollers from being rotated the wrong
way. A portable rack is provided for the narrow width velvets with
breaks to check the free running, and is placed in a well or cavity at the
end of the box.
Many modifications are provided to give rotation to the rollers, also
in the design and general arrangements; one way is by constructing the
apparatus vertically or pagoda fashion and of such similarities.
A primary modification is for winding the velvets face to face, or the
nap sides together; in this case double rollers are arranged, a piece or
length of velvet is permanently fixed to the rollers by each end, so that
one roller coils up as the other uncoils; a saleable or loose piece of
velvet is allowed to coil with this fixed piece, the faces or nap together;.
one roller is allowed a bodily movement so as to accommodate itself to the
diferent diameters the rollers obtain; breaks are here used to keep a
tension on the velvets, also the back winding check is here used.
Having thus far explained the nature of our said Invention, we will
proceed to describe with reference to the accompanying Sheet of
Drawings the manner in which the same is carried into practice.
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a complete box, in which the outer
cover is shown partly broken away, exposing the visible ends of the
velvets and projecting flange of the rollers, also the position of the well.
or cavity with the reel rack therein.

page_text: D, D, are the roller flanges shown projecting through the cover C;
G, G, are the rack rollers seen in the well or cavity, which will be
further explained.
Figure 2 is a sectional front elevation showing the arrangement
´of the rollers and other parts. D, D¹³, and D³ are the large or motive
flange, the roller, and the small or other side flange respectively. A
is the box or case; B, the outer cover; C, the inner cover, showing
the flange D protruding through it; E is the main shaft carrying
the rollers, but shown broken, and some of the rollers removed to
enable it to be more easily understood. The washers seen between
the rollers are to keep them apart, also metal rings forced on the
end of E to keep the rollers from falling off when taken out. A
in or screw arrangement may also be used. The shaft as here
shown does not revolve; F, F, are bearings for the shaft, which will
be explained in Figure 10; G in Figure 2 is the position of the well
for the reel rack to slide in; the dotted lines g. indicate pieces of wood
to keep the rack a suitable height.
Figure 3 is an end section in which A, A, are the sides of the box;
B, the outer cover; C, the inner cover; D, the motive flange; E, the
shaft. In this Figure the arrangement of the break and check to
prevent the back winding will be clearly seen; H is the break, and
J, the check screwed on the under side of the cover C, both of which
will be further explained in Figures 6, 8, and 9. The dotted lines v, v,
Figure 3, show the lines of the velvet on the rollers as when full and
empty, and the manner they pass through the cover C, and is more
clearly shown in Figure 14. The little hook at b is to
of the velvet in place and regular, as seen in Figure 1. The cover C,
Figure 3, is hinged to A at a, which allows it to be lifted up without
disarranging the velvets; c, c, are the beads keeping the cover from
touching the flange D, and other projecting parts.
keep the ends
Figure 4 is a side view of the reel rack as would appear when
removed from the well; G, G, are the reels provided with a little
hook to attach the velvet, ribbons, &c., with; these reels run on a
bar as an axle, as seen by one of the reels being partly broken away;-
G¹, G', are the sides or ends of the rack secured together by the bar G²,
and in these sides the axle bars of the reels are fitted so as not to

page_text: rotate; h, h, are the rubber breaks to check the free running when
unwinding a washer, or a projection of the reels in the centre keeps
them a little apart, as seen.
Figure 5 shows an end view of the rack, wherein G, G, are the
reels; G¹, the ends. The dotted lines in the centre show a six-sided!
piece of wood interposed between the bar G2 and the end G', which
piece of wood has fitted to it the rubber breaks h, h, also seen dotted.
The parallel dotted lines towards Figures 2 and 3 indicate the position
it takes in the box A.
Figure 6 shows a full-size check as spoken of in Figure 3, in which 1
Figure 6 J is the check; its object is to project a little above the
flange D so as to make it difficult to turn D the wrong way; it
will be seen that J has a weighted end so as to raise the point, and
when depressed by the finger as it passes easily over it in winding
on the velvet; j is the bracket which J is loosely pivoted to, and is 1
fitted or screwed on the under side of the hinged cover through
which its point passes by the side of the slot cut for the flange D.
In some cases we propose altering the design of J and substituting
a spring for the balance weight, and it can also be fitted on the top.
of the cover.
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Figure 7 shows the manner the rollers are made, in which D is the
motion flange; D¹, the roller%; D, the other flange shown partly broken
away; d is a piece of tape attached to the roller D¹, and its object
is to allow of the velvets being pinned or suitably fastened to it
for the object of winding on. We propose making the flanges D2 of 25
metal, and the circular lines seen are grooves stamped to stiffen
them, &c.
Figures 8 and 9 are side and end views respectively of the break
arrangement, as before spoken of; H is the break, which is a strip
of rubber nailed or secured to a rail H¹ running the length of the 30
shaft or rollers; D, D, are the rollers flangers. By turning the rollers
in the direction the rubber indicates allows it to run free, but by being
reversed the rubber then forms the break, and would appear as in
Figure 14, taking its fulcrum on the top edge of H¹..

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Figure 10 show views of the shaft, bracket, or bearings F, shown.
in side elevation and plan as indicated by the dotted lines; E is the
end of the shaft with parts of its side cut away to fit the slot in F;:
this is so formed as to keep the shaft E from turning round.
Figure 11 show views of another bracket modified in form to suit
a hollow or tubular shaft; F is the bracket shown in side and plan
views; E is the tubular shaft with bits cut out to allow the stud.
or projection of F to pass between. The formation of the just-
mentioned projection causes the shaft to turn in place when the
same with its rollers is dropped in the box; it also allows the shaft
with its rollers to be removed for dusting or cleaning the inside of
the box.
Figures 12 and 13 are side and edge view respectively of a modified.
reel rack of a rotary form either running on the main shaft E or on
a separate shaft which allows it to be easily removed; the rollers have
breaks, and also the rack which acts on the latter sideways; G, G, are.
the rack rollers running on bars fitted in the rack G¹, which rack has-
a boss in its centre, as shown, to stiffen it on the shaft E; the reels
have hooks, as in the before-mentioned case.
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Figure 14. is a sectional end elevation of a modification of the first-
principle for coiling the velvets face to face or the nap sides together.
A, A, is the frame or box; B, the portable cover, which, by preference,.
does not extend the width of the box; C is the cover, hinged either at a
or e, or both; D, the motive flange; E, the shaft; H, the break.
arrangement; the check arrangement is also here used, but not shown;.
K, K, is a second roller and flange fitted on a bracket L, capable of
movement on the shaft M; S is a sping coiled around a sleeve forming
part of the bracket L, and tends to force the roller K against or towards.
the roller D¹. A break is also applied, as shown at h, fitted to the
bracket L. By preference we only use one flange to these rollers, and.
we also propose having an idle roller between these rollers, and the
velvet to pass partly around it. This is added principally when flanges
are used on both sides, which become more useful for narrow widths.
A' is a basement to which the shafts are fitted, so as to be able to
remove the working parts for dusting, &c. There is a piece or length of
velvet tacked at one end on the roller K, and at the other end to the

page_text: roller D', shown dotted. As shown, the latter roller is fully charged by
a saleable piece of velvet being coiled with the permanent piece on D¹,
face to face; the saleable piece of velvet will be seen to pass up through
a slot in the cover C, and on to a hook or clip at b. The action of this
apparatus is by drawing out the saleable piece to cause the rotation of K
which winds up the permanent piece as it is uncoiled from D¹; the break
causes a tension on the velvet. The different speeds at which the
rollers will have to travel owing to the changeable diameters will be seen
to be commanded by the circumferential contact of the velvet surfaces
kept together by the action of the spring s.
Figure 15 is a plan view of Figure 14, in which A' is the basement;
D, the motive flanges%; D³, the roller; E, the shaft; H, the break;
K, K, roller and flange; L, the bracket and its sleeve; M, its shaft;
S, the spring. The velvets are shown removed here.
Figure 16 is another mode of communicating motion to the rollers, by
which mode the flanges do not project through the cover C of the box.
D is the flange of a roller; E, the usual shaft. On this is an arm P
having a weighted paul or catch C, and to which is a cord or wire A
leading to the top of the cover, or any suitable place with a button
capable of being pulled, so by the reciprocation of this cord the catch C
engages the flange D, causing it to revolve; at the return stroke the
catch runs free. The cord A can be attached on P nearer the centre,
and a spring or weight can act on the catch. The dotted lines show a
pulley which might be added to give a quicker motion with a shorter
stroke of the hand; the lever or catch cord will as observed be attached
to the basement.
Figure 17 is another mode of communicating motion to the rollers.
D is the flange of roller; E, the shaft; F, a long roller or shaft running
the length of the box, and turned by a winch at the end, or a suitable
arrangement to be turned at any other part of the box; G is an idle
wheel, one of which is to be at each roller. This wheel has a connection
to a button on the cover or other suitable part of the box, so that by
depressing it or otherwise as the parts might be arranged the wheel G is
forced between the flange D and driving roller F, thereby communicating
motion accordingly. G might be faced with an elastic material.
Having now described the whole of our Drawings, we will pass back,.

page_text: giving a few modifications we wish to claim in connection with this
apparatus, commencing firstly with the design.
The design or shape of box A to be pagoda fashion or cylindrical,
supported on an ornamental basement with suitably designed brackets;
also the cylindrical case might rotate or partly so so as to expose the
velvet ends, or the reverse; also a cover could rotate instead of the case;
again, the rollers could be constructed partly vertical and partly
horizontal, as design might necessitate.
The portable cover B can be hinged on the case or box, and with a
double joint or suitably constructed hinge, also made to roll up, by
making it of thin strips and connecting them by web or other suitable
material; again, it could be made in two parts so as to fall on each side,
and if thought advisable could be connected by rods so as to operate
each other in its movements; also the cover can be made to slide; or.
again, a glass top could be used so as to enable the velvets to be seen.
The terminus pins or hooks 6 might be substituted by a pinnable
substance let in or attached to the cover, also spring or other clips
might retain the velvet ends; the velvet slots might have rollers, also
the cover might be secured by a balance spring or other suitable hasp.
For communicating motion to the rollers many ways are claimed,
besides the ones shown in the Drawings. The most important ones are
the main shaft rotated by a winch at the end, or a finger wheel through
the hinged cover, or by the reciprocation of a hand lever. In these
actions all the main rollers run loose on the shaft, and if any particular
roller requires motion it is done by pressing, raising, or turning a stud,
so that that particular roller would be connected to the shaft by
frictional, ratchet, or such similar movements.
Another action is by pulling or pushing a stud lever, &c., to which is
attached a toggle joint movement, ratchet, friction, belt, and such
similarities, assisted by counteracting springs to give motion to each
roller separate; also we claim any of the existing and well-known
motion for producing rotary motion from a reciprocating.
The Back Motion Check, Figure 6.-As a substitute for this article
the operating flange could have a toggle or ratchet and pawl movement
so as to prevent the roller being turned the wrong way.

page_text: The Break. Besides the rubber already mentioned, a spring band
operating on a side pulley of D, also a tumbling spring rubbing against
the side of roller flange; or again, an excentric disc of rubber or other
suitable material answering the same purpose, the same being allowed a
slight axle movement.
The Main Roller, Figure 7.-On the tape d instead of "pinning," as
mentioned, a small self-acting catch or a hook can be used, also the tape
can be removed and a hook on D¹, in this case an attaching fork would
be provided. Papier maché or other suitable material may be used for
the flanges, &c..
The Narrow Width Arrangement, as shown at Figures 4 and 5.-We
propose applying a suitable contrivance to facilitate the faster winding
when charging these reels, the same with Figures 12 and 13; also the
rack in this last-mention case we propose making in different designs;.
and again, the reels could be mounted either in line with the axle, trans-
versely, radially, or otherwise.
A primary modification or two we propose making is by merely
placing the main rollers in a rack or side guides and allowing them to
rest on friction rollers. The main shaft E is dispensed with; when these
main rollers are turned they run on the antifriction rollers; these latter
rollers are threaded on shafts running the length of the box, each main
roller can be removed from the rack separately.
Another modification is by the main rollers being merely placed in a
rack in the box, and on the top side or any other suitable part of the
box projects a pin or short axle, so that a roller can be taken from the
rack and placed on this axle for the convenience of the salesman or
operator; in winding or unwinding a break might be here added. The
pin or axis may be fitted on a moveable piece, either made to slide, hinge,
or detach, for the convenience of stowing in the box, also a guide could
be applied for guiding the velvets in winding on.
The before-mentioned description and Drawings are the principal
actions, modifications, and arrangements, constituting our Invention.
And having now described and illustrated the nature of our said
Invention and the several modifications thereof, we declare that we
claim,

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Firstly. The construction and employment of boxes with arrange-
ments of rollers and appliances and their adaptation to the requirements
of winding and unwinding velvets, ribbon, lace, and other like articles,
as herein-before described and shown or any mere modification thereof.
Secondly. We claim the arrangements of the breaks, checks, separate
reel rack and their fittings, such as we have described and shown,
when arranged for the purpose set forth.