Improvements in Means and Appliances for Delivering and Registering Tickets, or Checks for Theatres and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Jan., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 9th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 21st Nov., 1896
Improvements in Means and Appliances for Delivering and
Registering Tickets, or Checks for Theatres and the like.
I, ALBERT MARSH of 6, Bloomsbury Mansions, Hart Street, W.C. Theatre Manager.
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to an improved system and apparatus for delivering and
registering tickets and checks for theatres and other public halls, and has for its
object to provide an arrangement by means of which the delivery and registering of
such articles can be rendered accurate without involving extra trouble.
In carrying out my invention I provide at the ticket office a small apparatus
constructed to hold a number of tickets or checks which are placed preferably in a
vertical column.
This apparatus consists of a vertical chamber or chambers of cylindrical square or
any suitable shape fitted to a base, the tickets being placed in said chamber. The
front of this ticket holder is preferably made from a metal plate having a vertical
slot with indicating marks at the side. Through this slot an indicator extends which
shows the number of tickets contained in the holder. The front may also be covered
with glass.
The top is closed by a plate sliding in grooves and furnished with an extension
projecting from the back to which a pad-lock may be attached to secure the device.
On top of the checks a plate is placed which can slide up or down and assists in
keeping the checks in position. This plate is furnished with a central post to which
two arms are fitted, preferably furnished with small springs causing them to be thrown
out to each side to a suitable angle. Each side of the chamber is furnished with a
rack with which the extremities of the arms can engage. This rack prevents the
plate being raised after it has dropped through the removal of a check. The checks
are removed from the bottom of the holder which is formed with an opening or slot
at the front of sufficient size to allow the bottom check to pass out. This is ejected
by the person in charge a slot being formed in the base through which a finger or
instrument can be passed to engage with the check.
On the latter being ejected the plate will fall and it is impossible to insert another
check without opening the case at the top and removing the top plate. This is done
by means of a small key consisting of a metal strip having two arms at the end
projecting at right angles. This can be passed down from the top and the arms can
be placed in the arms or pawls fitted to the standard. These pawls are thus pulled

page_text: out of the way of the rack and the arrangement is raised easily and removed from
'the top of the case enabling the latter to be refilled.
The case can be screwed to the base plate, or if used by a travelling company can
be simply slipped into position in grooves, the arrangement being otherwise the same.
The check collector is suppliel with another apparatus which serves to register
the checks given up.to him. This apparatus consists of a box into which the checks are
dropped, and a plate furnished with dials or other registering devices carrying an
arrangement adapted to receive the checks as they are put into the apparatus and to
actuate the registering device at each operation. The check drops upon a small tray
carried at the end of a balanced lever, so weighted as to hold the tray in the top
position when emptied, but allows it to drop when the check falls upon it.
This lever is connected by a link to a second lever carrying a pawl which engages
with a ratchet wheel arranged so as to turn the ratchet wheel one tooth at each
movement of the tray. A second pawl is also employed to prevent the wheel turning
back
An arrangement is thus provided which effectually prevents dishonesty as the
checks are registered both on delivery and on collecting, the registering devices being
quite automatic.
This system can also be arranged to indicate by electrical means. Every time a
check is taken from the check holder, or placed in the collector, it makes electrical
contact and registers by an indicator in the manager's room.
Thus the manager can see how many tickets are taken or received at any part of
the house.
Dated this 9th day of January 1896..
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Means and Appliances for Delivering and
Registering Tickets or Checks for Theatres and the like.
I, ALBERT MARSH of 6, Bloomsbury Mansions, Hart Street W.C. Theatrical
Manager, 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 :-
This invention relates to an improved system and apparatus for delivering and
registering tickets or checks for theatres and other public halls and for cricket,
foot-ball matches, and the like, and has for its object to provide an arrangement by
means of which the delivery and registering of such articles can be rendered accurate
without involving extra trouble.
. In carrying out my invention I provide at the ticket office a smail apparatus
constructed to hold a number of tickets or checks which are placed preferably in a
.vertical column.
This apparatus consists of a vertical chamber or chambers of cylindrical, square, or
any suitable shape fitted to a base, the tickets being placed in said chamber. The
front of this ticket holder is preferably made from a metal plate having a vertical
slot with indicating marks at the side. Through this slot an indicator extends which
shows the number of tickets contained in the holder. The front may also be covered
with glass.
The top is closed by a plate sliding in grooves and furnished with an extension
projecting from the back to which a padlock may be attached to secure the
device

page_text: On top of the checks a plate is placed, which can slide up or down and assists in
keeping the checks in position. This plate is furnished with a central post, to which
two arms are fitted, preferably furnished with small springs causing them to be
thrown out to each side to a suitable angle. Each side of the chamber is furnished
with a rack with which the extremities of the arins can engage. This rack prevents
the plate being raised after it has dropped through the removal of a check. The
checks are removed from the bottom of the holder which is formed with an opening
or slot at the front of sufficient size to allow the bottom check to pass out. This is
ejected by the person in charge a slot if required being formed in the base through
which a finger or instrument can be passed to engage with the check.
On the latter being ejected the plate will fall and it is impossible to insert another
check without opening the case at the top and removing the top plate. This is done
by means of a small key consisting of a metal strip having two arms at the end
projecting at right angles. This can be passed down from the top and the arms can
be placed around the arms or pawls fitted to the standard. These pawls are thus pulled
out of the way of the rack and the arrangement is raised easily and removed from the
top of the case, enabling the latter to be refilled.
The case can be screwed to the base plate, or if used by a travelling company can
be simply slipped into position in grooves, the arrangement being otherwise the
same.
The check collector is supplied with another apparatus which serves to register the
checks given up to him. This apparatus consists of a box into which the checks are
dropped, and a plate furnished with dials or other registering devices, carrying the
arrangement adapted to receive the checks as they are put into the apparatus and to
actuate the registering device at each operation. The check drops upon a small
tray carried at the ends of a balanced lever so weighted as to hold the tray in the upper
position when empty, but allowing it to drop when the check falls upon it. This
lever is connected by a link to a second lever carrying a pawl which engages with a
ratchet wheel and is arranged so as to turn the ratchet wheel one tooth at each
movement of the tray. A second pawl is also employed to prevent the wheel turning
back.
An arrangement is thus provided which effectually prevents any dishonesty, as the
checks are registered both on delivery and on collecting, the registering device being
quite automatic.
This system can also be arranged to indicate by electrical means. Every time a
check is taken from the check holder or placed in the collector it makes electrical
contact and registers by an indicator in the managers room, the indicator and other
apparatus being of any well known description. Thus the manager can see how many
tickets are taken or received at any part of the theatre, hall, field or gate.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, reference is had to
the necompanying sheet of drawings, in which Fig. 1 is a front elevation of one part
of any apparatus with part removed, Fig. 2 is a section taken at right angles to Fig. 1,
and Fig. 3 is a plan of the base, Fig. 4 is a detail view of the check holder,
and Fig. shows the device for lifting the weight, Figs. 6 and 7 are detail views and
Fig. 8 shows the second portion of my apparatus,
Referring to Figs. 1 to 4, A is the vertical case formed from metal wood, or any
other suitable material, and of a height varying with the number of tickets or checks
required. This case is provided with the metal or glass front B preferably sliding in
grooves in the sides of the case so that it can be easily removed when desired. It is
secured in place and the apparatus completely closed by the horizontal plate C at the
top sliding in grooves in the case and having an extension projecting at the back to
which a padlock or other suitable device can be attached. The case is also provided
with a handle a at the top allowing the apparatus to be easily carried.
Inside the case at each side the rack D is fitted extending from the top to within a
short distance of the lower end and of any suitable width. Inside the case A a metal
tray A¹ is fitted this tray serving to receive the checks or tickets E which are placed
in the bottom of the tray. The latter is provided with the opening a¹ at the bottom

page_text: allowing the ejecting apparatus to be applied to the lowest check. A slot a at the
top of the tray allows the extension on the plate C to pass through securing the tray.
The tray rests on the fixed plate at the bottom of the case which serves as a
support, the plate only extending partly across the case, leaving an opening
corresponding to that in the tray.
The tickets are placed in the tray so as to lie horizontally, and the weight F is
then placed on top. This weight is provided with the central post f carrying the
Pawls or arms f pivoted at their lower end. These pawls are adapted to engage
with the rack D at each side, the racks allowing the weight to fall but preventing it
rising until the arms are withdrawn. This is done in the manner described by means
of the key G shown in Fig. 5 the lower end g of which is adapted to engage with
the arms and collapse them against the post thus drawing them clear of the
rack.
The weight F may be provided with the indicator f consisting of a pin extending
through a slot b in the front B and provided with a head or projecting point. The
front B is furnished with a scale which indicates the number of checks with-
drawn from the case. The case is carried by the base H, the latter being provided with
the cheeks or posts h between which the case can slide into place. The case may
also be screwed or otherwise fitted to the base. The base serves to carry the ejecting
plate J the back of which is adapted to engage with the lowest check in the case.
The plate is carried by the pins j provided with the spiral spring, the springs
serving to return the plate after each operation. The plate is netanted by means of
the small finger piece or extension at one side, and is pushed forward to eject the
check abutting against the plate as at the lower end of the case. This stop allows
the plate J only to be moved a short distance pushing the lowest check through the
opening in the front of the case sufficiently far to allow of its being pulled out.
The remainder of the checks then fall bringing the lowest check into connection with
the ejecting plate ready for the next operation.
A counting or registering apparatus is also provided registering the number of
checks given out. This device consists of a series of dial indicators K provided with
toothed wheels k, one indicator counting in units, the second in tens and the third
in hundreds, the toothed wheels being connected in the usual manner. To actuate
this counting apparatus a small arm or extension L on the plate J is provided, this
extension engaging with a pawl carried by the counting apparatus causing this
pawl to actuate one of the toothed wheels revolving it one tooth at a time. A small
spring stop or pawl is provided which retains the wheel in position after each
operation.
In order to prevent the checks dropping out or being removed when the case is
detached from the base, the arrangement shown in Figs. 6 and 7 is employed. This
device consists of a small sliding plate M carried in slots in the case A and adapted to
drop in front of the opening through which the cheeks are ejected. This sliding
plate is provided with a pin N at its upper side having a sinall spiral spring which
ensures the plate dropping when released and allows the pin to turn slightly. A
pin O carried by the base H at each side is provided for the purpose of raising the
sliding plate. When the case is fitted in position the pin enters the slot and lifts the
plate clear of the opening compressing the spring at each side. A small fixed plate P
is also provided behind which the sliding plate collapses when in open position, this
fixed plate limiting the opening and allowing only one check at a time to pass out.
A small indicating dial Q is provided at one or both sides of the case this dial being
made from cardboard, metal or any other suitable material, and divided preferably
into four parts revolving round a central pivot. These parts are numbered, lettered.
or variously coloured and a small opening q, is made in the front of the case through
which the divisions of the dial can be seen. The dial is provided with the teeth or
projections g preferably three in number and a small pawl or finger n on the pin N
is employed to actuate this indicator. When the case is fitted in position and the
sliding plate raised, this finger piece engages with one of the teeth on the indicating
dial and turns it through one division, bringing a different number, letter or colour

page_text: behind the opening. Owing to the pin N being allowed to turn slightly the finger
can clear the side of the disc when the pin drops. This arrangement indicates each
time the plate has been raised and one of the divisions being left without a projection
or tooth, the disc cannot be turned through more than three fourths of a revolution.
By this means any attempt to remove the tickets except in the legitimate manner
would be detected, as the dial cannot be turned round to its original position.
Fig. 8 shows the apparatus employed to receive and count the checks after they
have been removed from the holder and given in at the door of the theatre or other
public place of entertainment. This apparatus consists of the case R adapted to
receive the checks, these being dropped through the shuter falling on to the tray S,
provided with the counter halance weight s the latter being screwed on the end
of the arm so that it can be adjusted to different weights or checks. Each time a
check drops on the tray the latter falls and actuates one of the series of wheels
belonging to the registering apparatus T, this apparatus being of similar construction
to that shown in Fig. 3.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is.-
ense--earrying-a-number-
(+): An-improved-apparatus-for-delivering tickets-or-cheeks, consisting of a vertical
of-checks;--a-rack--in-the--said-ease-at-one-or-both-sides;-
engage-with-the-rack, ejecting apparatus-at--the--bottom-of-the-ease-comprising-n
weight-adapted--to-bear-on-the-cheeks,-arms-earried-by-the-said-weight-adapted-to
sliding-plate-engaging-with-the--lowest-cheek--and--adapted--to-push-it-through-an
opening-at-the-front;-and-means-for-withdrawing--the plate after-each--operation;
substantially-as-described-and-for-the-purposes-specified.
1 (2) In an improved apparatus for delivering tickets or checks, the combination
with a vertical case carrying a number of checks, a rack at each side of the case and
an opening at the lower end through which the checks can be ejected, of a weight
placed on top of the said checks having a central post and arms engaging with the
rack, a base to which the case is fitted, a sliding ejecting plate carried by the said
base, a finger piece by which this plate can be pushed and a spring or springs
returning it after each operation, substantially as and for the purposes specified.
2 (3) In an improved apparatus for delivering checks or tickets, the combination
with a vertical case carrying the said checks, a rack at each side of the case, and a
weight placed on top of the checks having a central post, arms engaging with the
racks and indicating device projecting at the front of the glass or metal front sliding
in grooves i.. the case and furnished with a central slot through which the indicator
passes, and a horizontal locking plate at top secured by means of a pad lock or other
device, substantially as described and for the purposes specified.
(4) The improved apparatus for delivering and registering checks or tickets,
comprising a case carrying the said checks, means for holding these in proper
position, and apparatus for ejecting them, constructed substantially as described and
shown in Figs. 1, 2 and 3 of the accompanying drawings, and for the purposes
specified.
4 (5) The combination with the apparatus for delivering checks or tickets as
described in the above claims, of an apparatus adapted to receive the checks after
removal from the delivering appliance and automatically register the number
received, substantially as described and shown in Fig. 8 of the accompanying
drawings.
2000
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Jan., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 9th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 21st Nov., 1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Means and Appliances for Delivering and
Registering Tickets or Checks for Theatres and the like.
I, ALBERT MARSH of 6, Bloomsbury Mansions, Hart Street, W.C. Theatre
Manager, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to an improved system and apparatus for delivering and
registering tickets and checks for theatres and other public halls, and has for its
object to provide an arrangement by means of which the delivery and registering
of such articles can be rendered accurate without involving extra trouble.
In carrying out my invention I provide at the ticket office a small apparatus
constructed to hold a number of tickets or checks which are placed preferably in a
vertical column.
This apparatus consists of a vertical chamber or chambers of cylindrical square
or any suitable shape fitted to a base, the tickets being placed in said chamber.
The front of this ticket holder is preferably made from a metal plate having a
vertical slot with indicating marks at the side. Through this slot an indicator
extends which shows the number of tickets contained in the holder. The front may
also be covered with glass.
The top is closed by a plate sliding in grooves and furnished with an extension
projecting from the back to which a pad-lock may be attached to secure the
device.
This
On top of the checks a plate is placed which can slide up or down and assists in
keeping the checks in position. This plate is furnished with a central post to
which two arms are fitted, preferably furnished with small springs causing them
to be thrown out to each side to a suitable angle. Each side of the chamber is
furnished with a rack with which the extremities of the arms can engage.
rack prevents the plate being raised after it has dropped through the removal of
a check.
The checks are removed from the bottom of the holder which is
formed with an opening or slot at the front of sufficient size to allow the
bottom check to pass out. This is ejected by the person in charge a slot being
formed in the base through which a finger or instrument can be passed to engage
with the check.
On the latter being ejected the plate will fall and it is impossible to insert
another check without opening the case at the top and removing the top
plate. This is done by means of a small key consisting of a metal strip having
two arms at the end projecting at right angles. This can be passed down
from the top and the arms can be placed in the arms or pawls fitted to the
standard. These pawls are thus pulled out of the way of the rack and the arrange-
ment is raised easily and removed from the top of the case enabling the latter to
be refilled.
The case can be screwed to the base plate, or if used by a travelling company
can be simply slipped into position in grooves, the arrangement being otherwise
the same.
The check collector is supplied with another apparatus which serves to register
the checks given up to him. This apparatus consists of a box into which the checks
are dropped, and a plate furnished with dials or other registering devices carrying an
arrangement adapted to receive the checks as they are put into the apparatus and
to actuate the registering device at each operation. The check drops upon a small

page_text: tray carried at the end of a balanced lever, so weighted as to hold the tray
in the top position when emptied, but allows. it to drop when the check falls
upon it.
This leyer is connected by a link to a second lever carrying a pawl which engages
with a ratchet wheel arranged so as to turn the ratchet wheel one tooth at each
movement of the tray. A second pawl is also employed to prevent the wheel
turning back.
An arrangement is thus provided which effectually prevents dishonesty as the
checks are registered both on delivery and on collecting, the registering devices
being quite automatic.
This system can also be arranged to indicate by electrical means. Every time a
check is taken from the check holder, or placed in the collector, it makes electrical
contact and registers by an indicator in the manager's room.
Thus the manager can see how many tickets are taken or received at any part
of the house.
Dated this 9th day of January 1896.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.
Improvemonts in Means and Appliances for Delivering and
Registering Tickets or Checks for Theatres and the like.
I, ALBERT MARSH of 6, Bloomsbury Mansions, Hart Street W.C. Theatrical
Manager, 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 :-
This invention relates to an improved system and apparatus for delivering and
registering tickets .or checks for theatres and other public halls, and for cricket,
foot-ball matches and the like, and has for its object to provide an arrangement by
means of which the delivery and registering of such articles can be rendered
accurate without involving extra trouble.
In carrying out my invention I provide at the ticket office a small apparatus
constructed to hold a number of tickets or checks which are placed preferably in a
vertical column.
This apparatus consists of a vertical chamber or chambers of cylindrical, square,
or any suitable shape fitted to a base, the tickets being placed in said chamber.
The front of this ticket holder is preferably made from a metal plate having a
vertical slot with indicating marks at the side. Through this slot an indicator
extends which shows the number of tickets contained in the holder. The front may
also be covered with glass.
The top is closed by a plate sliding in grooves and furnished with an
extension projecting from the back to which a padlock may be attached to secure
the device.
On top of the checks a plate is placed, which can slide up or down and assists
in keeping the checks in position. This plate is furnished with a central post, to
which two arms are fitted, preferably furnished with small springs causing them to
be thrown out to each side to a suitable angle. Each side of the chamber is
furnished with a rack with which the extremities of the arms can engage. This
rack prevents the plate being raised after it has dropped through the removal of
a check. The checks are removed from the bottom of the holder which is formed
.. with an opening or slot at the front of sufficient size to allow the bottom check to
pass out. This is ejected by the person in charge a slot if required being formed

page_text: n the base through which a finger or instrument can be passed to engage with
he check.
On the latter being ejected the plate will fall and it is impossible to insert
nother check without opening the case at the top aud removing the top
late. This is done by means of a small key consisting of a metal strip having
wo arms at the end projecting at right angles. This can be passed down from
he top and the arms can be placed around the arms or pawls fitted to the
standard. These pawls are thus pulled out of the way of the rack and the arrange-
ment is raised easily and removed from the top of the case, enabling the latter to
be refilled.
The case can be screwed to the base plate, or if used by a travelling company
can be simply slipped into position in grooves, the arrangement being otherwise
The same.
The check collector is supplied with another apparatus which serves to register
the checks given up to him. This apparatus consists of a box into which the
checks are dropped, and a plate furnished with dials or other registering devices,
carrying the arrangement adapted to receive the checks as they are put into the
apparatus and to actuate the registering device at each operation. The check
drops upon a small tray carried at the end of a balanced lever so weighted as to
hold the tray in the upper position when empty, but allowing it to drop when the
check falls upon it. This lever is connected by a link to a second lever carrying a
pawl which engages with a ratchet wheel and is arranged so as to turn the ratchet
wheel one tooth at each movement of the tray. A second pawl is also employed to
prevent the wheel turning back.
An arrangement is thus provided which effectually prevents any dishonesty, as
the checks are registered both on delivery and on collecting, the registering device
being quite automatic.
This system can also be arranged to indicate by electrical means. Every time a
check is taken from the check holder or placed in the collector it makes electrical
contact and registers by an indicator in the manager's room, the indicator and
other apparatus being of any well known description. Thus the manager can see
how many tickets are taken or received at any part of the theatre, hall, field
or gate.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, reference is had to
the accompanying sheet of drawings, in which
Fig. 1 is a front elevation of one part of my apparatus with part removed,
Fig. 2 is a section taken at right angles to Fig. 1, and Fig. 3 is a plan of the
base,
Fig. 4 is a detail view of the check holder, and
Fig. 5 shows the device for lifting the weight,
Figs. 6 and 7 are detail views and
Fig. 8 shows the second portion of my apparatus.
Referring to Figs. 1 to 4, A is the vertical case formed from metal, wood, or any
other suitable material, and of a height varying with the number of tickets or
checks required. This case is provided with the metal or glass front B preferably
sliding in grooves in the sides of the case so that it can be easily removed when
desired. It is secured in place and the apparatus completely closed by the
horizontal plate C at the top sliding in grooves in the case and having an extension
projecting at the back to which a padlock or other suitable device can be attached.
The case is also provided with a handle a at the top allowing the apparatus to be
easily carried.
Inside the case at each side the rack D is fitted extending from the top to
within a short distance of the lower end and of any suitable width. Inside the
case A a metal tray A' is fitted this tray serving to receive the checks or tickets E
which are placed in the bottom of the tray. The latter is provided with the
opening a at the bottom allowing the ejecting apparatus to be applied to the
lowest check. A slot a² at the top of the tray allows the extension on the plate C
"

page_text: to pass through securing the tray. The tray rests on the fixed plate a³ at the
bottom of the case which serves as a support, the plate only extending partly
across the case, leaving an opening corresponding to that in the tray.
The tickets are placed in the tray so as to lie horizontally, and the weight F is
then placed on top. This weight is provided with the central post f carrying the
pawls or arms f¹ pivoted at their lower end. These pawls are adapted to engage
with the rack D at each side, the racks allowing the weight to fall but preventing
it rising until the arms are withdrawn. This is done in the manner described by
means of the key G shown in Fig. 5 the lower end g of which is adapted to engage
with the arms and collapse them against the post thus drawing them clear of
the rack.
The weight F may be provided with the indicator f2 consisting of a pin
extending through a slot b in the front B and provided with a heal or projecting
point. The front B is furnished with a scale which indicates the number of checks
withdrawn from the case. The case is carried by the base H, the latter being
provided with the cheeks or posts h between which the case can slide into place.
The case may also be screwed or otherwise fitted to the base. The base serves to
carry the ejecting plate J the back of which is adapted to engage with the lowest
check in the case. The plate is carried by the pins j provided with the spiral
spring, the springs serving to return the plate after each operation. The plate
is actuated by means of the small finger piece or extension at one side, and is
pushed forward to eject the check abutting against the plate a³ at the lower end of
the case. This stop allows the plate J only to be moved a short distance pushing
the lowest check through the opening in the front of the case sufficiently far to
allow of its being pulled out. The remainder of the checks then fall bringing
the lowest check into connection with the ejecting plate ready for the next
operation.
To
A counting or registering apparatus is also provided registering the number of
checks given out. This device consists of a series of dial indicators K provided
with toothed wheels k, one indicator counting in units, the second in tens and the
third in hundreds, the toothed wheels being connected in the usual manner.
actuate this counting apparatus a small arm or extension L on the plate J is
provided, this extension engaging with a pawl / carried by the counting apparatus
causing this pawl to actuate one of the toothed wheels revolving it one tooth at a
time. A small spring stop or pawl l' is provided which retains the wheel in position
after each operation.
In order to prevent the checks dropping out or being removed when the case is
detached from the base, the arrangement shown in Figs. 6 and 7 is employed.
This device consists of a small sliding plate M carried in slots in the case A and
adapted to drop in front of the opening through which the checks are ejected.
This sliding plate is provided with a pin N at its upper side having a small spiral
spring which ensures the plate dropping when released and allows the pin to turn
slightly. A pin O carried by the base H at each side is provided for the purpose
of raising the sliding plate. When the case is fitted in position the pin enters the
slot and lifts the plate clear of the opening compressing the spring at each side.
A small fixed plate P is also provided behind which the sliding plate collapses
when in open position, this fixed plate limiting the opening and allowing only one
check at a time to pass out. A small indicating dial Q is provided at one or both
sides of the case this dial being made from cardboard, metal or any other suitable
material, and divided preferably into four parts revolving round a central pivot.
These parts are numbered, lettered, or variously coloured and a small opening q, is
made in the front of the case through which the divisions of the dial can be seen.
The dial is provided with the teeth or projections q preferably three in number
and a small pawl or finger n on the pin N is employed to actuate this indicator.
When the case is fitted in position and the sliding plate raised, this finger piece
engages with one of the teeth on the indicating dial and turns it through one
division, bringing a different number, letter or colour behind the opening. Owing

page_text: to the pin N being allowed to turn slightly the finger can clear the side of the disc
when the pin drops. This arrangement indicates each time the plate has been
raised and one of the divisions being left without a projection or tooth, the disc
cannot be turned through more than three fourths of a revolution. By this means
any attempt to remove the tickets except in the legitimate manner would be
detected, as the dial cannot be turned round to its original position.
Fig. 8 shows the apparatus employed to receive and count the checks after they
have been removed from the holder and given in at the door of the theatre or other
public place of entertainment. This apparatus consists of the case R adapted to
receive the checks, these being dropped through the shuter falling on to the
tray S provided with the counter balance weight s, the latter being screwed on the
end of the arm so that it can be adjusted to different weights or checks. Each
time a check drops on the tray the latter falls and actuates one of the series of
wheels belonging to the registering apparatus T, this apparatus being of similar
construction to that shown in Fig. 3.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what |
claim is.-
.
(1.) An improved apparatus for delivering tickets or checks, consisting of a
vertical case carrying a number of checks, a rack in the said case at one or both
sides, a weight adapted to bear on the checks, arms carried by the said weight
adapted to engage with the rack, ejecting apparatus at the bottom of the case
comprising a sliding plate engaging with the lowest check and adapted to push it
through an opening at the front, and means for withdrawing the plate after each
operation, substantially as described and for the purposes specified.
(2.) In an improved apparatus for delivering tickets or checks, the combination
with a vertical case carrying a number of checks, a rack at each side of the case
and an opening at the lower end through which the checks can be ejected, of a
weight placed on top of the said checks having a central post and arms engaging
with the rack, a base to which the case is fitted, a sliding ejecting plate carried
by the said base, a finger piece by which this plate can be pushed and a spring
or springs returning it after each operation, substantially as and for the purposes
specified.
(3.) In an improved apparatus for delivering checks or tickets, the combination
with a vertical case carrying the said checks, a rack at each side of the case, and
a weight, placed on top of the checks having a central post, arms engaging with
the racks and indicating device projecting at the front of the glass or metal front
sliding in grooves in the case and furnished with a central slot through which
the indicator passes, and a horizontal locking plate at top secured by means of
a padlock or other device, substantially as described and for the purposes
specified.
(4.) The improved apparatus for delivering and registering checks or tickets,
comprising a case carrying the said checks, means for holding these in proper
position, and apparatus for ejecting them, constructed substantially as described
and shown in Figs. 1, 2 and 3 of the accompanying drawings, and for the purposes
specified.
(5.) The combination with the apparatus for delivering checks or tickets as
described in the above claims, of an apparatus adapted to receive the checks after
removal from the delivering appliance and automatically register the number
received, substantially as described and shown in Fig. 8 of the accompanying
drawings.
Dated this 9th dor of October 1896
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.