Improvements in Folding Landing Net Shafts.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Aug., 1895
Complete Specification Left, 30th Aug., 1895-Accepted, 2nd Nov., 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Folding Landing Net Shafts.
SAMUEL BOSWELL M.I.M.E. 38 Vere Street Salford Lancashire Engineer
(Mechanical) do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A special form of hinged joint with curved spring secured by screw, or stud, or
by any means at one end, near the other end secured by a screw or stud passing
through a slot in spring. The spring having a snug or catch which fits into a hole
or opening when the shaft is open, & cannot be knocked or forced out except by
the grip of the hand, the opening & closing being done by one hand only.
The hinge, ferrules, spring or joints may be of any suitable metal preferably
phosphor bronze no wires or buttons being required.
Dated this 6th day of August 1895.
Improvements in Folding Landing Net Spants.
SAMUEL BOSWELL M.I.M.E. 38 Vere Street Salford Lancashire Engineer
(Mechanical) 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 :-
A special form of hinged joint on landing net shaft, to which is secured a curved
spring A. This spring is secured (at one end) to the shaft by means of a screw,
stud, or other fastening, the other end being fitted with a catch or snug B. which
falls into a hole or recess C. The spring is furnished with a slot D. through which
passes a stud or screw E, which secures the spring allowing it to slide forward and
at the same time cause the end with catch to rise out of recess when the curved
portion of spring is pressed or tightly gripped by the hand. The screw E prevents
the spring rising or being dragged out by fouling or by any other cause than by
pressing or gripping the spring or shaft. The soug or catch B. is of such a shape
that it slides into position when extending the net shaft & closing the joint,
& becomes tighter by putting a strain on the shaft & can only be released by
pressing the spring as described.
The ends of the net shaft where jointed are made with a dowel projection F.
& recess G. so that when closed any side strain or twist is reduced to a minimum.
The shaft may also be used as a case for a spare top joint, or fitted with a spike
& used for a wading staff. When the joint is open the dowel F protects the
spring & catch, & also minimises the danger should the angler fall or slip with the
net hanging at his side. The tongue by which the net is carried in the belt or
about the person may or may not be part of the spring A. or inay be fitted to any
part of shaft to suit the needs of the angler.
To use the shaft above described the person grasps the shaft below the hinged
joint & swings the net gently from him, when it instantly becomes locked into a
straight rigid shaft, & to close again he must press the spring as above described.
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page_text: Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion, & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. That by swinging the net forward the joint closes & the shaft becomes straight
& rigid.
2. That by simply gripping the spring the joint can be opened & shaft folded by
one hand only.
3. That by the spring being secured as described the catch cannot be released
except by gripping the spring before mentioned.
4. That from the form of catch & spring the greater the load in the net, the
firmer the joint will be.
5. That when the joint is closed shaft extended it is equally secure either
side up.
6. That the dowel protects the end of spring, & reduces the danger from
falling.
Dated this 29th day of August 1895.
SAMUEL BOSWELL.