Year: 1888

page_text: of America.
I JOHN CLAYTON MEWBURN, of 169 Fleet Street, in the City of London, Fellow
of the Institute of Patent Agents, 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 the production of a case for holding lines of type
for the purpose of facilitating the operation of either "setting" or distribution; one
that may be used either as a temporary holder for odd lines or words of type during
distribution; as a convenient means for storing such odd sorts when not in use, as a
composing stick for "job" composition, or as a setter case.
The invention consists first, in an inclined case formed with a series of transversely
inclined type shelves each of which is provided with an upper parallel guard or type
confining plate which insures the position and alignment of the types resting upon the
shelf below; and secondly in the combination therewith of means substantially such
as described, for varying the width of the type channels thus formed by and between
the shelves and their shield plates for the purpose of adapting the case to types of
different widths and for more effectually holding or locking the types therein.
In the latter connection, the invention includes means for simultaneously and
uniformly adjusting the width of all the type-channels or grooves, and also for
independently adjusting the width of the type channels or grooves individually.
The separate adjustment for each type groove adapts the device for use as a
convenient temporary "stick" for setting up and arranging "job" work, as well as
for a temporary holder or case for types of different sizes."
A third feature of the invention consists in forming one end (preferably the upper)
of each type groove or channel with an aperture through which words or whole lines
of types may be inserted or withdrawn longitudinally, provision being made preferably
though not always necessarily, for closing the said charging or discharging apertures
when not in use.

page_text: This feature is equally advantageous when the device is used either as a receiver
for distributed types, in which case the contents of the grooves when full may be
transferred bodily to the storage or setter channels used in conjunction with the
special form of setter case described in United States Letters Patent No. 230,784,
No. 271,711 and No. 336,719, or when used simply as a type holding and presenting
case or setter," in which case the lines of types may be transferred directly from
the type containing channels as they are taken from the distributing apparatus.
A fourth feature of the invention consists in the use and combination with the type
supporting shelves, of intermediate or transfer shelves or trays, when designed, which
rest upon the tops of the permanently situated supporting shelves and receive the
types in lieu thereof, affording a convenient means for removing or transferring a set
line of type when the device is used as a "stick."
When used as a trial stick in connection with job work for the purpose of trying
the effect of different lines and combinations of display types, these transfer shelves
are of especial convenience for conveying the lines of types between the temporary
stick and their respective cases, or to the "make up."
Although I show and describe herein specific means for carrying out the invention
it is to be understood that it is not limited to the identical form and configuration of
parts set forth as various and obvious modifications in form and arrangement of details
may be substited therefor without deviating from the spirit of the invention.
is a transverse
In the accompanying drawings Figure 1 is a front elevation of the improved type
holder, Figure 2 is a longitudinal section upon plane of line u---u, Figure 1,
showing also certain types in position, Figure is à transverse section upon plane of
line vv, Figure 2, Figure 4 is a similar section upon plane of line --- 10,
Figure 2, Figure 5 is a plan of one of the plain type transfer shelves or trays,
Figure 6 is a similar view of a flanged type transfer tray, Figure
section of the same upon plane of line ---, Figure 6, Figure 8 is a front
elevation of the type supporting shelves and frame, Figure 9 is a longitudinal
section of the same upon plane of line y---y, Figure 8, Figure 10 is an elevation
of the left hand side; and Figure 11, an elevation of the right hand side of same,
Figure 12 is an elevation of the aperture closer removed, Figure 13 is a front
elevation of the back plate carrying the upper type shields, Figure 14 a longitudinal
section of the same upon plane of line ---, Figure 13; and Figure 15 is a rear
elevation of the back plate.
The case A, as an integrity is supported upon a suitable frame or standard B, of
any desired form or material, provided it is formed with the inclined seats or
flanges, b, b upon which the edges of the sides of the case A rest. In order to render
the case adjustable in height to suit the convenience of the operator its lower front
edge is caused to rest upon movable pins b, which may be inserted in any of the
holes, formed for the purpose in the flanges, b, b; or other equivalent or well known
means of adjustable support may be employed in lieu thereof.
The seats or bearings b, b, upon the frame B, are preferably arranged so as to
incline the case when resting thereon slightly towards the right hand side as well as
backward, as will be understood by reference to Figures 1 and 2. By this means a
double inclination is imparted to the type channels which tend constantly to sustain
the types in the requisite position by gravity.
The case A, consists substantially of a bottom or base plate C from which the type
shields c, project, and a shelf frame D, provided with the transverse type supporting
shelves d, d.
The shelf frame D, rests upon the front of the base plate C, the shield pieces upon
which latter project upward between the shelves d, and the side pieces d', d' of the
d
frame. As shewn in the drawings the lower edges of the side pieces d',
are bent
over, after the frame D has been placed upon the base plate C, so as to form longi-
tudinal grooves d, in which the edges c', c¹ of the plate rest; although other
means of attaching the plates, loosely together may be substituted; the essential
feature being a connection between the 2 parts which will admit of their adjustment
longitudinally with relation to and upon each other. In fact the shelf frame Ď, might

page_text: simply rest loosely upon the base plate C, were it not that it is preferable to have a
positive connection between the parts for convenience in handling and transportation.
The adjustment of the frame D and base (, with relation to each other may be
effected by the employment of any suitable or well known means; a simple form of
device being shown by way of illustration in the drawings consisting of a worm
screw E, which is seated in a lag e, formed upon the upper extension c³, of the plate
and engaging a female screw thread formed in the lug d³, formed upon the upper
extension d of the frame D.
The effect of rotating the worm screw E, will obviously be to increase or diminish
the distance between the shelves d, and the shields c, according to the direction in
which the worm is rotated.
This adjustment of the shelves d, and shields c, with relation to each other is
uniform throughout the series, but for the reasons hereinbefore indicated it is some-
times desirable that a particular shield c, be individually adjustable with relation to
the particular type supporting shelf d, above which it is situated, and for this reason
a suitable number of the shields, c, are made independently adjustable upon the base
plate.
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Thus certain channels may be made to accommodate sizes of types larger or smaller
than those occupying the other channels in the case, the object of the shields
any event being to properly confine and protect the types against vertical looseness
or displacement, and also to "lock up" or tightly bind the types in place when
necessary.
I do not confine myself to any special form of individual adjustment of the shield
pieces c, since it is obvious that other means than those shown may be employed with
like effect.. In the drawings the movable shield pieces project upward through the
transverse slots et, formed in the base plate C, and are provided with the rectangular
flanges c, which project upon the back of the said plate and are secured thereto by
set screws c, c, which pass through elongated slots c³, in the flanges, and engage
with female screw threads formed in the plate C. By loosening the screws co, co,
the shield plate may be raised or lowered so as to rest upon the upper edges of types
of the desired thickness placed upon the type supporting shoulder below, when the
set screws may again be tightened.
One side wall a¹, of the shelf frame D (preferably the upper or left hand one as
shown in the drawings) is formed with slots e, which coincide with the ends of the
type channels e¹, formed by and between the type supporting shoulders d, and their
shields c.
These slots e, are to afford a means of charging or discharging the type
channels e, either from or into other suitable storage or distributor channels.
Ordinarily, when the case is in position upon the frame B, the inclination of the
type supporting shelves &c., would prevent the unintentional escape of the types
through the slots e, but in order to render their safety certain especially during
handling and transportation, a secondary side wall or partition fis provided, which
when in position covers and closes the slot e.
This slot closer f, may consist of a simple strip of sheet metal as shown in the
drawings, which slides in between, and is held in position by, the end flanges f¹, f',
or other suitable means may be used for closing the slots
when not in use.
Transfer shelves or trays T, are provided for use in conjunction with the fixed
type supporting shelves d, upon which they rest when in position to receive the
types; and they afford a convenient means for the withdrawal or insertion of whole
words or lines of type bodily, from or into the front of the grooves e¹, when desirable,
during the use of the case as a temporary display and trial stick.
These transfer shelves T, may consist of a plain strip of metal or other suitable
substance, as shown in Figure 5, or they may be provided with small rectangular
flangest, at the back and one end as shown in Figure 6, to assist in holding and
steadying the types during transfer, and with a protruding edge or handle t¹, t¹, to
5 facilitate their withdrawal from the grooves e'.
It will be seen that ample provision is made for the insertion or removal of the
types under all conditions of use, and also that the case itself may be removed

page_text: bodily and used for storage purposes when full and another like case substituted
in its place.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to me, I declare
that what I claim is :-
1. A type holder substantially such as described, formed with transverse type
shelves, which are inclined longitudinally for the purpose and substantially in the
manner described.
2. A type holder substantially such as described, formed with transverse type
shelves, which are inclined transversely of their length, their forward edges being
the highest for the purpose and substantially in the manner described.
3. A type holder substantially such as described, formed with transverse type
shelves, which are inclined both longitudinally and transversely substantially in the
manner and for the purpose described.
4. In combination with a type holder A, substantially such as described, a sup-
porting frame B, formed with the inclined flanges or seats b, b, for the purpose
and substantially in the manner described.
5. In combination with a type holder A, substantially such as described, a sup-
porting frame B, formed with the inclined flanges or seats b, b, for supporting the
sides of the case A and with means substantially such as described, for adjusting
the height of the case thereon, substantially in the manner and for the purpose
described.
6. A type holder substantially such as described formed of a shelf frame pro-
vided with transverse shelves and of a base plate provided with transverse shields,
the two parts fitting together and being movable upon and with relation to each
other substantially in the manner and for the purpose described.
7. A type holder substantially such as described, formed with transverse type
supporting shelves and with parallel type shields above the said shelves substantially
in the manner and for the purpose described.
8. In a type holder, substantially such as described, the combination with the type
shelf frame, and the shield carrying base plate, of means substantially as described,
for connecting and adjusting the said parts with relation to each other for the purpose
and substantially in the manner described.
9. In a type holder, substantially such as described, the combination with the shelf
frame and transverse shelves, and with the base plate and projecting parallel shields,
of means substantially such as described for adjusting the said shields independently
in position, upon the said base plate, for the purpose and substantially in the manner
described.
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10. In a type holder, substantially such as described, the transverse type channel e,
formed with apertures e' at one extremity for the purpose of charging or discharging
the channels, substantially in the manner and for the purpose described.
11. In a type holder, substantially such as described, the combination with the
transverse type channels e, formed with end apertures e substantially in the manner
and for the purpose described, of means substantially such as described for closing the
said apertures when not in use.
12. In combination with a type holder provided with the transverse type shelves and
parallel shields substantially in the manner and for the purpose described, the transfer
shelves or type trays for use in combination with the said permanent shelves and
parallel shields substantially in the manner and for the purpose described.
Dated this 5th day of July 1888