IMPROVEMENTS IN FRAMES FOR WOVEN OR ELASTIC WIRE WEB MATTRESSES
Year: 1878

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to John Barnouin Rowcliffe, of Glossop, in the County of
Derby, Wire Mattress Manufacturer, for the Invention of "IMPROVEMENTS IN
FRAMES FOR WOVEN OR ELASTIC WIRE WEB MATTRESSES."
Sealed the 22nd October 1878, and dated the 24th April 1878.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said John Barnouin Rowcliffe at
the Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 24th April 1878.
JOHN BARNOUIN ROWCLIFFE, of Glossop, in the County of Derby, Wire Mattress
Manufacturer. "IMPROVEMENTS IN FRAMES FOR WOVEN OR ELASTIC WIRE WEB
MATTRESSES.'
"
The object of this Invention is the construction of a simple framework for sup-
porting and adjusting the tension of the woven or elastic wire web mattresses, and
consists in dispensing with the usual iron brackets for connecting the sides and ends
together, and in constructing such framework entirely of wood This I am enabled
to do, and to produce a neater appearance by affixing the web at one end to a
stationery transverse piece of timber, and at the other end to a similar but adjust-
able transverse piece of timber, and both of which transverse pieces extend to the
full width of the sides of the framework so as to permit the wire surface to extend
the full width of the framework, this last-mentioned transverse piece being rendered
adjustable by being connected to the rigid end of the framework by means of two
or more tension bolts.
This construction of framework is capable of being taken to pieces so as to render
the mattress extremely portable.

page_text: SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent filed
by the said John Barnouin Rowclifie in the Great Seal Patent Office on the
22nd October 1878.
JOHN BARNOUIN ROWCLIFFE, of Glossop, in the County of Derby, Wire Mattress
Manufacturer. "IMPROVEMENTS IN FRAMES FOR WOVEN OR ELASTIC WIRE WEB
MATTRESSES."
The object of this Invention is the construction of a simple framework for sup-
porting and adjusting the tension of the woven or elastic wire web mattresses, and
consists in dispensing with the usual iron brackets for connecting the sides and ends
together, and in constructing such framework entirely of wood: This I am enabled to
do, and to produce a neater appearance by affixing the web at one end to a stationary
transverse piece of timber, and at the other end to a similar but adjustable trans-
verse piece of timber, and both of which transverse pieces extend to the full width
of the sides of the framework so as to permit the wire surface to extend the full
width of the framework, this last-mentioned, transverse piece being rendered
adjustable by being connected to the rigid end of the framework by means of two
or more tension bolts.
This construction of framework is capable of being taken to pieces so as to render
the mattress extremely portable.
And in order that this my said Invention may be the more readily understood
and carried into practical effect, I have hereunto annexed a Drawing of my improved.
construction of framework for spring mattresses drawn to a scale of about 1 inches.
to the foot, similar letters marked upon the several views being used to indicate
similar parts.
Fig. 1 represents a plan, and Fig. 2 a side view of my improved framework con-
structed of a pair of longitudinal pieces of timber A and A¹, and transverse pieces B
and B', which are placed upon each other, as illustrated, and either screwed together
at the corners by coach screws, or may be bolted or otherwise fastened together in
such a manner as to be readily taken to pieces for the sake of increased portability.
The woven or other elastic wire web C constituting the spring mattress is affixed at
one end to the transverse piece B, and at the other end is secured to the adjustable
wooden bar D, which (as well as the transverse piece B) extends the full width of
the framework and is rendered adjustable by being connected to the transverse
piece B¹ by means of the tension bolts or screws E, which can be adjusted to the
greatest nicety so as to give more or less tension to the wire surface as desired.
In Fig. 3 I illustrate a side view of the same description of frame, but showing
how the metallic web C can be extended over the transverse pieces and secured
thereto at the back instead of the front, as illustrated in Fig. 2.
This construction of framework being constructed entirely of wood possesses the
advantages of being cheaply produced, readily taken to pieces, and of extreme por-
tability. It is suitable as a framework for all spring mattresses having elastic
surfaces which require to be adjusted in tension.
Having thus particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion, together with the best methods with which I am acquainted for carrying the
same into practical effect, I wish it to be understood that I claim,―
1st. The construction of framework for spring mattresses, substantially as herein-
before described, and illustrated on the accompanying Drawing, or any mere modi-
fication of the same.
2nd. The application of my improved construction of frame for holding spiral

page_text: springs interlaced or woven together, or other elastic surface at tension, forming
spring mattresses, as herein-before described.
In witness whereof, I, the said John Barnouin Rowcliffe, have hereunto set my
hand and seal, this 9th day of October, in the year of our Lord One
thousand eight hundred and seventy-eight.
JOHN BARNOUIN ROWCLIFFE. (L.S.)

page_text: I JOHN BARNOUIN ROWCLIFFE of Glossop in the County of Derby Wire Mattress
Manufacturer seek leave to amend the Specification of Letters Patent N° 1651
of the year 1878 as shown in red ink in the copy of the original Specification
hereunto annexed that is to say by
On page 2 in lines 10 and 11
Inserting the words "as herein described " after the word "framework"
Striking out from the words "entirely of wood" inclusive down to and including
the word "affixing '
Inserting the words "I affix" before the words "the web"
In line 25 inserting the words " with wire web affixed" after the word "frame-
"work"
In line 28 inserting the word "they" after the word "or" striking out the
words" or otherwise fastened"
In line 30 striking out the words "or other elastic"
In line 39 striking out the words "being constructed entirely of wood
In line 41 substituting the words "wire web" for the word "all"
"
In line 46 substituting the words " used for wire web" for the word " for "
In lines 47 and 48 substituting the words "fig. 1 being a plan view and figª 2
"and 3 respectively side views of two several modifications thereof" for the words
or any mere modification of the same
"
On page 3 in line 1 substituting the words "being a metallic web such as C
"kept" for the words " or other elastic surface"
Inserting the word "and" before the word " forming'
">
In line 2 inserting the words "and shewn in plan view in fig. 1. and in elevation
"in figs 2 and 3 respectively" after the word "described "
My reasons for making this amendment are as follows:-
It has been suggested that the description of my invention as it at present
stands might give the absurd impression that the coach screws bolts and other
parts of the improved frame which would usually be of metal were intended by
me to be of wood, whereas I had no such intention. I am therefore desirous of
correcting such description and at the same time of making some minor correc-
tions and of limiting the scope of my invention in the manner by the proposed
amendments appearing.

page_text: In the Matter of an Application by John Barnouin Rowcliffe for leave to amend
the Specification of Letters Patent No 1651 of 1878:
I hereby grant leave to the above named John Barnouin Rowcliffe to amend the
said Specification in the manner proposed with the exception of the deletion of
the words "entirely of wood" in line 10 on page 2 of the Queen's Printers' copy
of the Specification, which words, I think, should be retained: but I allow "(with
"the exception of the necessary screws and bolts and of the wire web as herein-
* after indicated)" to be inserted after the word "wood."

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to John Barnouin Rowcliffe, of Glossop, in the County of
Derby, Wire Mattress Manufacturer, for the Invention of "IMPROVEMENTS IN
FRAMES FOR WOVEN OR ELASTIC WIRE WEB MATTRESSES."
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said John Barnouin Rowcliffe at
the Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 24th April 1878.
JOHN BARNOUIN ROWCLIFFE, of Glossop, in the County of Derby, Wire Mattress
Manufacturer. "IMPROVEMENTS IN FRAMES FOR WOVEN OR ELASTIC WIRE WEB
MATTRESSES."
The object of this Invention is the construction of a simple framework for sup
porting and adjusting the tension of the woven or elastic wire web mattresses, and
consists in dispensing with the usual iron brackets for connecting the sides and ends
together, and in constructing such framework entirely of wood This I am enabled
to do, and to produce a neater appearance by affixing the web at one end to a
stationery transverse piece of timber, and at the other end to a similar but adjust-
able transverse piece of timber, and both of which transverse pieces extend to the
full width of the sides of the framework so as to permit the wire surface to extend
the full width of the framework, this last-mentioned transverse piece being rendered
adjustable by being connected to the rigid end of the framework by means of two
or more tension bolts.
This construction of framework is capable of being taken to pieces so as to render
the mattress extremely portable.

page_text: SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent filed
by the said John Barnouin Rowcliffe in the Great Seal Patent Office on the
22nd October 1878.
JOHN BARNOUIN ROWCLIFFE, of Glossop, in the County of Derby, Wire Mattress
Manufacturer. "IMPROVEMENTS IN FRAMES FOR WOVEN OR ELASTIC WIRE WEB
MATTRESSES."
The object of this Invention is the construction of a simple framework for sup-
porting and adjusting the tension of the woven or elastic wire web mattresses, and
consists in dispensing with the usual iron brackets for connecting the sides and ends
together, and in constructing such framework entirely of wood This I am-enabled
to do, and to produce a neater appearance by affixing with the exception of the
necessary screws and bolts and of the wire web as hereinafter indicated. I affix
the web at one end to a stationary transverse piece of timber, and at the other end
to a similar but adjustable transverse piece of timber, and both of which transverse
pieces extend to the full width of the sides of the framework so as to permit
the wire surface to extend the full width of the framework, this last-mentioned
transverse piece being rendered adjustable by being connected to the rigid end of
the framework by means of two or more tension bolts.
This construction of framework is capable of being taken to pieces so as to render
the mattress extremely portable.
And in order that this my said Invention may be the more readily understood
and carried into practical effect, I have hereunto annexed a Drawing of my improved
construction of framework for spring mattresses drawn to a scale of about 11 inches
to the foot, similar letters marked upon the several views being used to indicate
similar parts.
Fig. 1 represents a plan, and Fig. 2 a side view of my improved framework with
wire web affixed constructed of a pair of longitudinal pieces of timber A and A¹,
and transverse pieces B and B¹, which are placed upon each other, as illustrated,
and either screwed together at the corners by coach screws, or they may be bolted
or otherwise fastened together in such a manner as to be readily taken to pieces
for the sake of increased portability.
The woven or other elastie wire web C constituting the spring mattress is affixed
at one end to the transverse piece B, and at the other end is secured to the adjust-
able wooden bar D, which (as well as the transverse piece B) extends the full width
of the framework and is rendered adjustable by being connected to the transverse
piece B¹ by means of the tension bolts or screws E, which can be adjusted to the
greatest nicety so as to give more or less tension to the wire surface as desired.
In Fig. 3 I illustrate a side view of the same description of frame, but showing
how the metallic web C can be extended over the transverse pieces and secured
thereto at the back instead of the front, as illustrated in Fig. 2.

page_text: This construction of framework being constructed entirely of wood possesses the
advantages of being cheaply produced, readily taken to pieces, and of extreme
portability. It is suitable as a framework for all wire web spring mattresses
having elastic surfaces which require to be adjusted in tension.
Having thus particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion, together with the best methods with which I am acquainted for carrying the
same into practical effect, I wish it to be understood that I claim,-
1st. The construction of framework for used for wire web spring mattresses, sub-
stantially as hereinbefore described, and illustrated on the accompanying Drawing,
or-any-mere-modification of the same Fig. 1 being a plan view and figs. 2 and 3
respectively side views of two several modifications thereof.
2nd. The application of my improved construction of frame for holding spiral
springs interlaced or woven together, or other elastic surface being a metallic
web such as C kept at tension, and forming spring mattresses, as herein-before
described and shewn in plan view in Fig. 1 and in elevation in figures 2 and 3
respectively.
'
In witness whereof, I, the said John Barnouin Rowcliffe, have hereunto set my
hand and seal, this 9th day of October, in the year of our Lord One
thousand eight hundred and seventy-eight.
JOHN BARNOUIN ROWCLIFFE. (L.S.)