Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Mar., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 2nd Aug., 1899-Accepted 2nd Sept., 1899
I, CHARLES BOECKH, Junior, of 80, York Street, in the City of Toronto, in the
County of York, and Province of Ontario, Canada, Manufacturer, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of the invention is to devise a bridle for brushes which may be
easily attached to or detached from the brush, which is adapted to hold the
bristles in a flat brush in the best working position, as well as to tend to flatten
the shape and keep in the best working position the bristles of oval or round
brushes, which will not interfere with the pliability of the brush, and which is
secured to the head of the brush by a strong connection which will not interfere
with the proper fastening of the material with which the head is bound, and it
consists essentially of a brush bridle composed preferably of a strip of flexible
material pivotally connected to the head of the brush by a fastening comprising
a pivot, a forked stem, and a plate to which the said forked stem is connected,
the lower edges of the strip being provided with two independent stiffening strips
between which are left unstiffened flexible ends, as hereinafter described.
Figure 1, is a perspective view, partly broken away, of a flat brush provided
with the improved bridle.
Figure 2, is a perspective view of a round brush provided with the improved
bridle without stiffening strips.
Figure 3, is a perspective front view showing the construction of one of the
pins upon which the bridle is pivoted.
Figure 4, is a perspective rear view of the same.
Figure 5, is a perspective front view of the pin proper and stem of which it
forms a part.
Figure 6, is a perspective view showing the arrangement of the pins upon
which the bridle is pivoted when the head of the brush is surrounded with a
metal band.
Figure 7, is a plan view of the band which forms the bridle.
Figure 8, is a plan view of the bridle band with the metal stiffening strips in
position.
Figure 9, is a cross-sectional view showing the method of connecting the stiffen-
ing strips.
Figure 10, is a perspective view of the bridle band showing an alternative
form of fastening.
In the drawings like letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the
different figures.
A is a band preferably of flexible material, to the edges of which are connected
the metal strips G, as hereinafter described.
C, C, C, C, are a series of perforations or eyelets formed near the upper edge
of the bridle, and F, a stud or fastening which is adapted to engage the eyelet Cill,
when the bridle is wrapped round the brush. Instead of the stud the fastening l'
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page_text: may comprise a flexible cleat, as shown in Fig. 10, the cleat being secured to
the inside of the bridle, and projecting outwardly through an eyelet formed
therein.
To each side of the brush is secured a pin D, connected to the head of the brush
as hereinafter described.
When it is desired to place the bridle in position upon the brush, the eyelet C,
is engaged with one of the pins D, the band is wound round the brush, and the
eyelet C, engaged with the other pin; the band is passed further round the
brush, and the eyelet C" engaged with the first pin D, and finally the eyelet Cu
is engaged with the fastening 1', and the bridle will be found to be securely
held in position.
When the paint brush is being used it is deemed desirable to retain the bristles
in a flattened position. The attachment to the bridle of the rigid stiffening
strips keeps the bristles of a flat brush in proper working position, (see Fig. 1)
and also when applied to round or oval brushes tends to make the bristles assume
that shape which is generally deemed preferable by painters (see Fig. 2). The
stiffening pieces being separate from one another by unstiffened portions of the
bridle, the bridle is more readily secured in place or removed when it is desired
to clean the brush, and further the flexible portions or ends cause the bridle to
fit more snugly to the bristles, and the brush to be of more durable or better
wearing character: further as the bridle has a pivotting action with the head of
the brush, the flexibility of the bristles is in no ways interfered with.
As shown in Fig. 7, flaps a are formed at the lower edge of the bridle with
which the metal stiffening strips G are engaged (see Figs. 8 & 9). Each metal
strip G, is bent as shown at c so as to embrace the flap a, the flap being then
folded down on the band, the strip G, is further bent at d so as to press the
lower edge of the band against that portion of the strip which is engaged with
the flap.
The strip being pressed together, the edge of the band is firmly
gripped, and the strip G, becomes rigid and unyielding.
The construction of the pins upon which the bridle is hinged is shown in
Figs. 3, 4, 5, & 6. The pin D, is formed on the lower end of a forked stem H.
which is soldered or otherwise secured to the plate I, suitably rounded to suit
the shape of the brush.
e is a rib formed on the stem with which the lower edge of the plate engages,
thus strengthening the connection between the plate and the stem, and serving
also as a guide when the parts are being soldered or otherwise connected
together. The forking of the stem permits of a tack or small nail being driven
through the centre of the plate, and also through its sides.
It is found very desirable in making brushes with a leather binding on the
head, such as shown at J, in Fig. 1, that a tack or nail be driven through the
leather into the head absolutely on the centre at each side, and this the forked
stem permits the maker to do.
The plate is also very useful in a cord bound brush such as shown in Fig. 2,
the possibility of placing three tacks through the plate I, making its connection
to the head very strong just at the point where strength is desired, immediately
above the pin D.
If desired, the leather binding J, may be dispensed with, and the plates I,
extended to form a complete band encircling the head of the brush as scen in
Fig. 6. In other respects the construction there illustrated is identical with that
illustrated in Figs. 3, 4, & 5.
In wire bound brushes the plates I, may be dispensed with, and the forked
stem H, soldered to the wire.
Dated this 28th day of March 1899.

page_text: I, CHARLES BOECKII, Junior, of 80, York Street, Toronto, York County, Province
of Ontario, Canada, Manufacturer, 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 the invention is to devise a bridle for brushes which may be
easily attached to or detached from the brush, which is adapted to hold the
bristles in a flat brush in the best working position, as well as to tend to flatten
the shape and keep in the best working position the bristles of oval or round
brushes, which will not interfere with the pliability of the brush, and which is
secured to the head of the brush by a strong connection which will not interfere
with the proper fastening of the material with which the head is bound, and it
consists essentially of a brush bridle composed preferably of a strip of flexible
material pivotally connected to the head of the brush by a fastening comprising
a pivot a forked stem, and a plate to which the said forked stem is connected,
the lower edges of the strip being provided with two independent stiffening strips
between which are left unstiffened flexible ends, as hereinafter described.
Referring to the drawings which were filed with my Provisional Specifica-
tion:
Figure 1, is a perspective view, partly broken away, of a flat brush provided
with the improved bridle.
Figure 2, is a perspective view of a round brush provided with the improved
bridle, without stiffening strips.
Figure 3, is a perspective front view shewing the construction of one of the
pins upon which the bridle is pivotted.
Figure 4, is a perspective view of the same.
Figure 5, is a perspective front view of the pin proper and stem of which it
forms a part.
Figure 6, is a perspective view shewing the arrangement of the pins upon
which the bridle is pivotted when the head of the brush is surrounded with a
metal band.
Figure 7, is a plan view of the band which forms the bridle.
Figure 8, is a plan view of the bridle band with the metal stiffening strips in
position.
Figure 9, is a cross-sectional view shewing the method of connecting the stiffen-
ing strips.
Figure 10, is a perspective view of the bridle band shewing an alternative
form of fastening.
In the drawings like letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the
different figures.
A, is a band preferably of flexible material, to the edges of which are connected
the metal strips G, as hereinafter described.
C, C, C, C, are a series of perforations or eyelets formed near the upper edge
of the bridle, and F', a stud or fastening which is adapted to engage the eyelet C
when the bridle is wrapped round the brush. Instead of the stud the fastening F,
may comprise a flexible cleat, as shewn in Fig. 10, the cleat being secured to the
inside of the bridle, and projecting outwardly through an eyelet formed therein.
To each side of the brush is secured a pin 1, connected to the head of the brush
as hereinafter described.

page_text: When it is desired to place the bridle in position upon the brush, the eyelet C,
is engaged with one of the pins 1), the band is wound round the brush, and the
eyelet C, engaged with the other pin; the band is passed further round the
brush, and the eyelet C engaged with the first pin D, and finally the eyelet Cu
is engaged with the fastening F, and the bridle will be found to be securely
held in position.
When the paint brush is being used it is deemed desirable to retain the bristles
in a flattened position. The attachment to the bridle of the rigid stiffening
strips keeps the bristles of a flat brush in proper working position (see Fig. 1)
and also when applied to round or oval brushes tends to make the bristles assume
that shape which is generally deemed preferable by painters (see Fig. 2). The
stiffening pieces being separate from one another by unstiffened portions of the
bridle, the bridle is more readily secured in place or removed when it is desired
to clean the brush, and further the flexible portions or ends cause the bridle to
fit more snugly to the bristles, and the brush to be of more durable or better
wearing character; further as the bridle has a pivotting action with the head of
the brush, the flexibility of the bristles is in no ways interfered with.
As shewn in Fig. 7, flaps a are formed at the lower edge of the bridle with
which the metal stiffening strips G are engaged (see Figs. 8 & 9). Each metal
strip G. is bent as shewn at c so as to embrace the flap, the flap being then
folded down on the band, the strip G, is further bent at d so as to press the
lower edge of the band against that portion of the strip which is engaged with
the flap.
The strip being pressed together, the edge of the band is firmly
gripped, and the strip becomes rigid and unyielding.
The construction of the pins upon which the bridle is hinged is shown in
Figs. 3, 4, 5, & 6. The pin D, is formed on the lower end of a forked stem H,
which is soldered or otherwise secured to the plate I, suitably rounded to suit
the shape of the brush.
e is a rib formed on the stem with which the lower edge of the plate engages,
thus strengthening the connection between the plate and the stem, and serving
a guide when the parts are being soldered or otherwise connected
together. The forking of the stem permits of a tack or small nail being driven
through the centre of the plate, and also through its sides.
also as
It is found very desirable in making brushes with a leather binding on the
head, such as shewn at J in Fig. 1, that a tack or nail be driven through the
leather into the head absolutely on the centre at each side, and this the forked
stem permits the maker to do.
The plate is also very useful in a cord bound brush such as shown in Fig. 2,
the possibility of placing three tacks through the plate I, making its connection
to the head very strong just at the point where strength is desired, immediately
above the pin D.
If desired, the leather binding J, may be dispensed with, and the plate I,
extended to form a complete band encircling the head of the brush as seen in
Fig. 6. In other respects the construction there illustrated is identical with that
illustrated in Figs. 3, 4, & 5.
In wire bound brushes the plate I, may be dispensed with, and the forked
stem H, soldered to the wire.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
1. The combination with a brush and pins secured to each side of the head thereof,
of a bridle comprising a flexible strip wound round the brush and suitably
fastened to form a band, perforations or eyelets being formed in the edge of the
bridle to engage said pins, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
2. The combination with a brush and pins secured to each side of the head
thereof, of a bridle comprising a flexible strip A, having a series of perforations

page_text: or eyelets C, C¹, C¹¹, C, formed therein near one edge, and a fastening F, secured
thereto, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
3. The combination with a brush and pins connected to each side of the head
thereof, each comprising the pin D, the forked stem H, and plate I, of a bridle
comprising a flexible strip wound round the brush and suitably fastened to form
a band, perforations or eyelets being formed in the edge of the bridle to engage
the said pins, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
4. The combination with a brush and pins connected to each side of the head
thereof, each comprising the pin D, the forked stem H, and plate I, of a
bridle comprising a flexible strip A, having a series of perforations or eye-
lets C, C, C, C, formed therein near one edge, and a fastener F, secured
thereto, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
5. A connection for a brush bridle comprising the pin D, the forked stem H,
and the plate I, to which the forked stem is secured, substantially as and for the
purpose specified.
G. A connection for a brush bridle comprising the pin D, the forked stem H,
the rib e thereon, and the plate I, to which the forked stem is secured, substan-
tially as and for the purpose specified.
7. The combination with a brush bridle of one or more independent metal
stiffening strips secured to the lower edge thereof, substantially as shewn and
described.
8. A connection for a brush bridle comprising the pin D and the forked stem II,
substantially as and for the purpose specified.
1000
EDWARDS AND Co.,
Chartered Patent Agents, 65 & 66, Chancery Lane, London,
Agents for the Applicant.