Improvements in Protectors for Corsets or Stays and in the Method of Securing same.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Jan., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 22nd Oct., 1890-Accepted, 22nd Nov., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Protectors for Corsets or Stays and in the Method
of Securing same.
I, EMMA REBECCA LAKEMAN Ecclesall Road Sheffield in the County of York do
hereby declare the nature of my invention to be as follows:-
The object of my invention is to provide a protective covering round the studs of
the busks of corsets to prevent the fabric being damaged by frictional contact in the
act of clasping and unclasping the fastenings, and that can be removed and replaced
without removing the stud.
It consists of a piece of sheet metal, or other suitable material, cut out to a
convenient form for the purpose, and provided with a slot or opening, preferably of
the key hole shape, the said slot or opening being to pass over the head of the stud.
When the busk is covered with the fabric, the protector is passed over the head of
the stud and drawn forward to the extent of the slot, the front half is then bent over
the edge of the busk, or corset, and pressed flat against the under side. This protector
can be readily taken off and replaced.
Dated the 20th day of Januar 1800
ROBT. F. DRURY,
Agent for Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Protectors for Corsets or Stays and in the Method
of Securing same,
I, EMMA REBECCA LAKEMAN Ecclesall Road, Sheffield in the County of York 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:-
The object of this invention is to provide a protective covering round the studs of
the busks of corsets, to prevent the fabric becoming damaged or frayed by frictional
contact in the act of clasping and unclasping the fastenings by the wearer, and to
secure the protectors in such a manner that they can be removed and be replaced
without removing the stud.
To enable my invention to be fully and clearly understood, I have illustrated it in
the annexed sheet of drawings, in which similar letters of reference indicate similar
parts in any of the figures in which they occur.
Fig. 1, represents a protector made of sheet metal.
Fig. 2, the same bent transversely.
Fig. 3, the protector in position for bending.
Fig. 4, the same secured to the busk.
The protector will preferably be made of sheet metal, as being most suitable for the
purpose, but other materials may be used if found desirable.
I cut out of a sheet or strip of metal such as brass for example, a piece of plain or
of ornamental configuration, say for example like the form shown in Fig. 1, and I
make through it a hole A, to be passed over the head of the stud B, which with a
corresponding eye is universally in use as a fastener for corsets.
I prefer to make the hole in the form of a keyhole as shown, but the shape is not
essential as a round hole would answer the purpose.
When the busk C, is covered with fabric, the stud B, being secured thereto in the
ordinary manner, the protector is passed over the stud and brought to the position

page_text: shown in Fig. 3, that is with the extreme end of the slot bearing against the shank of
the stud.
By the application of force it is now bent round the edge of the busk, assuming
the form shown in Fig. 2, and is pressed tightly and firmly against the two flat sides
of the busk as shown in Fig. 4. In this position, it is securely fixed upon the busk,
and the surface of the protector surrounding the stud as seen in Fig. 4 effectually
prevents abrasion and wear of the fabric at that part.
By securing the protectors in this simple and at the same time effective manner,
they can be readily removed when required, and be as readily replaced.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
A protector for the busks of corsets or stays, provided with a hole or slot to fit
over the head of the stud, and secured in position by bending it transversely, and
closing it upon the busk in the manner substantially as described and shown.
Dated the 20th day of October 1890.
ROBT. F. DRURY, Fel. Inst. P.A.,
Bank Buildings, George Street, Sheffield, Agent for Applicant.