Improved Means or Appliances for Preventing Goods which are Exhibited Inside or Outside of Shops from being Stolen
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 9th July, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 10th Nov., 1890-Accepted, 13th Dec., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means or Appliances for Preventing Goods which are
Exhibited Inside or Outside of Shops from being Stolen.
JOHN DUNN KIRKHAM 159 Leek Road, Smallthorne, Staffs. (Hair Dresser) THOMAS
ARROWSMITH, and HENRY THOMAS ARROWSMITH both of Moorland Road, Burslem,
Staffs. Potter's Stilt and Spur Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
Our invention relates to improvements in means or appliances on which various
goods are hung or attached for the purpose of exhibiting the said various goods either
inside or outside of shops, dwelling houses and the like in such a manner that the said
various articles or goods shall be secure from depredation.
To carry our invention into practice we fasten by screws, nails or other suitable
means two or more metal or wood brackets of any suitable shape and size at suitable
distances apart to a piece of wood or other suitable material of any suitable shape and
size and which said brackets depend or hang from the said piece of wood or back-
board at a convenient distance therefrom. The said brackets support a narrow strip
of metal or wood to which any convenient number of suitably shaped metal hooks of
suitable size are fixed or fastened in any suitable manner. Attached to the back of
the narrow strip of wood or metal by metallic hinges is a wood or metal cover or flap
made of any convenient size and shape, which after the various goods or articles are
placed on or over the said hooks, is shut down over the top of the said hooks, the
points of which project a short distance into the thickness of the said cover or flap,
one or more of the said hooks having its free end formed with a loop or hole which
projects through the said cover or flap when shut down, and through which hole or
holes a pin, key or padlock may be passed and locked so as to hold the flap or cover
down over the said hooks, and prevent any unauthorized person or persons from
removing the goods or articles from the said hooks.
Another way of carrying our invention into practice is by securing two or more
suitably shaped hooks to a framework of wood of any convenient shape and size,
behind the said hooks embedded in the said framework we place a narrow bar or strip
of metal, to which said bar which is a little longer than the aforesaid framework we
attach levers of metal of any suitable shape and size by means of pins or bolts of
metal, a short distance from the said pins and to the framework we fix other pins or
bolts which pass through the levers and form a fulcrum for the said levers to freely
move on or about, the outer ends of the levers having an eye or loop formed thereon
so that when he said narrow bar of metal or wood is pushed or slid along the several
eyes or loops of the levers pass over and around the free end of the hooks at one
operation, one or more of the said hooks at the free end having a hole or slot formed
therein through which the free end of the levers may pass and be secured by a
padlock or other suitable means. The framework at any suitable part having a loop
or loops formed from metal attached thereto for the purpose of hanging or suspending
the said framework and hooks supporting or holding the articles, or from a suitably
shaped hook of metal attached or fastened to any part of the inside or outside of the
premises or wherever it is desirable to exhibit the goods.
The articles or goods may be hung on the hooks attached to the framework, or to
conveniently shaped appliances having holes or loops, which are then hung on or
over the said hooks attached to the framework.
Dated this 9th day of Lule 1800
J. NEWTON,
Agent for Applicants.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means or Appliances for Preventing Goods which are
Exhibited Inside or Outside of Shops from being Stolen.
JOHN DUNN KIRKHAM, 159 Leek Road, Smallthorne, Staffs. Hair Dresser, THOMAS
ARROWSMITH, and HENRY THOMAS ARROWSMITH both of Moorland Road, Burslem,
Staffs. Potter's Stilt and Spur Manufacturers, 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 our invention relates to improvements in apparatus or appliances on or to
which various articles or goods may be attached, for the purpose of exhibiting the
said various articles either inside or outside of shops, dwelling house3 or the like
places in such a manner that the various articles or goods shall be secure from
depredation.
To carry our invention into practice we fasten by screws, nails or other suitable
means, two or more metal or wood brackets of suitable shape and size to a backboard
of wood or other suitable material of any convenient shape, size and length, which
said brackets depend or hang from the said backboard at a suitable distance
therefrom.
The said brackets support a narrow strip of metal or wood to which any convenient
number of suitably shaped metal books of suitable size or sizes are fixed or fastened
in any suitable manner.
Attached to the narrow strip of wood or metal by metal hinges is a wood or metal
cover or flap made of any convenient size and shape, which said cover or flap after
the various goods or articles are placed on the said hooks is shut down over the tops
or free ends of the hooks, which free ends project a short distance into the thickness
or depth of the said cover or flap, one or more of the said hooks having their free
ends enlarged or flattened out with an aperture or hole formed in same, the said
enlarged ends projecting through the said cover or flap when it is shut down, and
through which holes or apertures a pin, key or the staple of a padlock may be passed
and locked so as to hold the said flap or cover down over the said hooks, and prevent
any unauthorized person or persons removing the goods or articles from the
said hooks.
Another mode of carrying our invention into practice is by securing two or more
suitably shaped metal hooks one above the other at any suitable distance or distances
apart to a framework of wood or other suitable material of any convenient length and
size, by metal screws, nails or other suitable means. Behind the said hooks and
embedded in the said framework we place a vertical narrow bar or strip of metal of
any suitable length and thickness, to the said vertical bar which is an inch or two
longer than the framework we attach metal levers having cranked or bent arms at
their inner ends of suitable shape and size, by means of metal pins, rivets or bolts on
which they are capable of oscillating, a short distance from the said pins or rivets and
through the body of the hooks and the levers we fix other pins or bolts which form
fulcrums for the said levers to freely move on or about when the said vertical narrow
bar is moved from a locked to an unlocked position or vice versa, the outer or free
ends of the levers we make with an eye, so that when the said vertical narrow bar of
metal or wood is raised or pushed upwards, the eyes at the ends of the several levers
are caused to pass over and around the free or pointed ends of the hooks at one and
the same time. One or more of the hooks at their free ends are enlarged and have a
slot or aperture formed therein, through which the outer bent ends of their respective
levers may pass and be secured by a padlock or other suitable means. The frame-
work at its top end having a metallic loop attached thereto by screws or other suitable
means, by which the said apparatus or appliance may be hung on or suspended from
a suitably shaped metal hook attached or fastened to any convenient part of the inside
or outside of the premises, or wherever it is desirable to exhibit the goods. The
articles or goods may be hung on the hooks attached to the framework, or be clipped

page_text: or held by conveniently shaped metal appliances formed with holes or loops, which are
then hung on or over the said hooks attached to the framework.
In order however that our invention may be more readily understood and explained
in detail, we have hereunto annexed six sheets of drawings, on which letters of
reference are marked on corresponding parts on all the figs. alike.

page_text: the bodies of the hooks d, d and the levers c, we fix other pins or bolts & which form
fulcrums for the said levers c, to freely move on or about when the said vertical
bar bis moved from a locked to an unlocked position, or vice versa, the outer or free
ends of the levers c we make with an eye c³, so that when the said vertical narrow
bar 6 is pushed or lifted upwards by means of the loops 63, the said eyes are caused
to pass over and around the free or pointed ends of the hooks dat one and the same
time. One of the hooks d which we call the locking hook has its outer or free
end d³ enlarged and a slot or aperture formed through same, so that the bent end c¹
of its lever may pass through same, and a pin or other suitable fastening device
connected thereto.
A metallic loop or band e is attached to the top end of the framework u and cover a³
by screws or other suitable means by which the said apparatus may be hung on or
suspended from the suitably shaped metal hook f which should be securely attached
to any convenient part of the inside or outside of the premises, or wherever it is
desirable to exhibit the goods. The metal hook fis so shaped that the said apparatus
cannot be removed therefrom without first removing the pin or lock from the bent
end of its lever and depressing the vertical rod or bar which action causes
the several levers c, c³ to assume the angular positions shown by the dotted lines.
Metal hoods or covers g may if desirable be attached to the framework a of the
apparatus for the purpose of preventing rain, snow or the like falling on to the articles
or goods placed on or over the hooks d, d and to prevent the lower ends of the
articles catching on the hooks below same.
On Sheet 3. Fig. 10 is a front elevation of an arrangement of our improved
appliance on which the hooks are arranged horizontally somewhat similar to that
sbewn at Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 on Sheet 1 of the drawings.
Fig. 11 is a plan view of Fig. 10, and
Figs. 12 and 13 are end views of Fig. 10.
In these figs. which are drawn about three-fourths of the full size, a represents a
portion of the inside or outside of the premises to which is attached by screws, two metal
brackets b,, on which hooks 63 are formed or fixed for the purpose of hanging
the apparatus thereon. The board or strip of wood c to which the books d are fixed
or fastened by screws having metal plates e with apertures in them attached thereto
at the back by any suitable means, and by which it is hung on the hooks b³, b.
A metal rod which passes through the bearings at the upper ends of the hooks d
having levers g between them with eyes g formed in their outer ends are fixed or
fastened thereto by rivets g³ so that when the bent arui of the arm is moved to
the position indicated by dotted lines as shewn at Fig. 13, the levers 9 will be caused
to move upward at the same time from the points of the hooks d into the dotted
position, and thus permit articles or goods to be placed on, or taken from the said
hooks d. When it is desirous of locking the apparatus the staple of a padlock or
other suitable fastening device is passed through the hole formed in the lower end of
the metal bracket 6 and the hole in the lower end of the bent arm f' of the rod f,
thus it will be seen that the articles are safely secured on the hooks d.
On Sheet 4. Fig. 14 is a front elevation shewing a vertical arrangement of
hooks.
Fig. 15 is a side elevation of Fig. 14.
Fig. 16 is a plan view of Fig. 15, and
Fig. 17 is a side sectional elevation taken through the like A-B of Fig. 14.
In these figs. which are drawn about one-half of the full size, a is a framework of
wood having a groove a formed therein in which a vertical metal bar or rod b of any
suitable thickness is placed and capable of sliding, and is kept in position by the
plates or upper parts of the hooks d which are fixed or fastened to the framework a
by screws or other suitable means, levers which are capable of oscillating on a pin
or bolt between the bearings d³ of the hooks d having eyes or apertures formed in
their outer ends c² which when the said levers c are in their closed or locked position
fall over or around the free or pointed ends of the hooks d.
The inner ends of the levers c which work between slots 62 forined in the vertical

page_text: metal bar b, and a part a³ of the framework a being cut away to permit the ends c³ of
the levers c being moved from a locking, to an unlocked position as indicated by
dotted lines. A plate e with a hole or aperture e formed therein at its lower end,
partly embedded and securely fixed in the lower part of framework a of the apparatus,
so that the staple of a padlock or other suitable fastening device may be passed
through the said hole e and the hole 62 formed in the lower end of the vertical sliding
bar band by which it is securely fastened A metal plate having an aperture s
therein is attached by any suitable means to the upper back part of the framework a
so that the said apparatus may be hung on a suitably shaped hook fixed in any
convenient position.
Metal hoods or covers 7 may if desired be attached to the framework a of the
apparatus for the purposes herein before described. Presuming the apparatus to be
locked, to open the same, the padlock or other fastening device is first removed from
the holes in the lower part of the fixed plate e and the hole in the lower part of
the vertical sliding rod b, when a slight pressure applied to the top of the said sliding
bar & causes it to slide or fall to the position indicated by the dotted lines, at the same
time moving the levers into the position also shewn by dotted lines, when the articles
may be removed from the hooks. or placed thereon.
L'
On Sheet 5. Fig. 18 is a front elevation shewing a vertical arrangement of suitably.
shaped locking hooks.
Fig. 19 is a side elevation of Fig. 18.
Fig. 20 is a sectional plan taken through the line A-B on Fig. 19.
Fig. 21 is a vertical section of Figs. 18 and 19, and
Figs. 22 and 23 are detached side and front elevations of the curved arms of the
clipping hooks.
In these figs. which are drawn about one-half of the full size, a is a framework of
wood or other suitable material, having a groove a formed therein in which a vertical.
metal bar or rod b of any suitable thickness is placed and capable of sliding, and is
kept in position by the plates to which the curved metal clipping hooks d are
secured by a pin or rivet, the said plates d² being secured to the framework a by
screws or other suitable means, the levers c are capable of oscillating on a pin or bolt
between the jaws on the plates, the inner ends c³ of the levers which work
between slots formed in the vertical sliding bar and a part a³ of the framework a
being cut away to permit the ends c³ of the levers c being moved from a locking, to
an unlocked position as shewn by dotted lines.
A metal plate e with an aperture or hole & formed therein at its lower end is partly
embedded and securely fixed in the lower part of the framework a of the apparatus so
that the staple of a padlock or other suitable fastening device may he passed through
the said hole e and the hole formed in the lower end of the vertical sliding bar b
and by which it is securely fastened. A metal plate having an aperture f³ therein.
is attached by any suitable means to the upper back part of the framework a so that
the said apparatus may be hung on a suitably shaped metal hook y fixed in any
convenient position.
Metal clipping hooks d, through an aperture d' in the upper ends of which screwed
bolts d' pass, are connected by a pin or rivet passing through the jaws on the
plates and the jaws d at the upper ends of the said clipping hooks d.
When desirous of unlocking the apparatus so as to place goods thereon, or remove
them therefrom, the padlock or other fastening device is first removed from the
hole in the lower part of the fixed plate e, and the hole in the lower part of the
vertical sliding bar b, when a slight pressure then applied to the top of the said
sliding rod 6 causes it to slide or fall to the position indicated by the dotted lines in
Fig. 19, at the same time moving the levers c into an angular position shewn by
dotted lines, which action as will be seen on referring to the drawings also removes
the outer ends c² of each of the levers c from the notchies or gaps in the peripheries of
the metal wheels or nuts d', the said wheels can then be unscrewed by hand to the
end of the screwed bolt which has a small amount of play or motion at its inner

page_text: end, and the clipping hooks d moved into the position shewn by dotted lines at
Fig. 19.
When it is required to secure articles in this apparatus, the hook d is first pulled
out to the position shewn by dotted lines, then the article is placed against the
lower part of the plate d, and the jaw or plate at the lower end of the clipping
hook d is pressed against it, the nut or wheel d' is then screwed home against
the upper part of the said hook d, and the outer end of each of the levers c
placed in one of the notches or gaps in the peripheries of the nuts d', the hole b
in the vertical rod 6 coming opposite the hole in the fixed metal plate e when
a padlock or other suitable fastening device may be used to keep the slide in
its locked position. It will be seen on referring to Figs. 18 and 19 of the
drawings annexed that the said apparatus cannot be removed from the metal
hook on which it hangs while it is locked, by reason of the projectiou y formed
on the lower part of the said hook g, and the proximity of the top end of the
bar to the under side of the hook 9.
On Sheet 6. Figs. 24, 25 and 26, are a full size front elevation, side elevation,
and plan view respectively of the metal look f shewn at Fig. 6, on Shoot 2. on
which our improved apparatus is hung.
Fig. 27 is an end elevation of the bar e with hooks d attached thereto of our
improved appliance shown at Figs. 10, 11, 12 and 13 on Sheet 3 of the drawings
to which a novel form of metal safety clipping hook is attached, and Fig. 28 a
front view of the hook drawn about one third of the full size. In this hook the
two metal arms or legs a, a² are connected by means of a metal pin or rivet a³,
the upper end of the arm a² having a screwed bolt a attached thereto by means
of a rivet a³, on the said bolt a we place a notched metal wheel a which when
screwed home against the upper part of the arm a as shewn binds and keeps the
jaws a' at the lower extremities of the arms together.
When the said metal appliance is disconnected from the hook a, by unscrewing
the notched metal wheel a to the outer end of the screwed bolt a', the jaws a
can be opened or moved apart as shown by the dotted lines.
After placing an article between the said jaws a the notched wheel a is screwed
home against the upper part of the arm a which will cause the said jaws to
securely hold the article, the said appliance is then placed on the hook d and the
eye of the lever 9 caused to pass over the point or free end of the hook d in
the manner described in reference to the drawings on Sheet 3.
Fig. 29 shews in side elevation a simple form of metal safety hook drawn about
one third of its full size. It will be understood that after placing an article on
the hook a, one end of the metal pin a³ is placed in a hole or aperture formed
in the hook a near its pointed end, one end of the hook a and the bent end of
the metal pin as having loops formed thereon by which they are hung on the
hook d, thus it will be seen that the articles cannot be removed from the hook a
until the said hook a and metal pin a' are first removed from the said hook d.
Figs. 30 and 31 are a side and end elevation respectively of another form of
metal safety hook.
When opening this appliance the metal wheel as having holes or apertures a³
formed in it, is first unscrewed to the end of the screwed bolt or pin a*, when
the arm a can be turned on the pin or fulcrum a into the position shewn by the
dotted lines, the articles are then placed between the clamps or jaws a', as of the
appliance, the wheel d' is then screwed home on the bolt a' and the clamps a', as
are drawn tightly together, the wheel as is then slowly rotated on the bolt at
until one of the holes a come opposite or exactly behind the loop (as shewn at
Fig. 31.) formed on the arm a, the said appliance is then placed on one of the
hooks d, by passing the said hook d through the hole in the wheel a and through
the loop formed on the arm a, and cannot be removed from the said hook d,
until the eye g of the lever is removed from its locked position.
Fig. 32. In this fig. two metal arms a, a² which are connected by a pin a³

page_text: have their lower ends a³, u bent or curved so as to form a clamp, their top ends
having a loop formed thereon, around the said arms a, a² we place a metal ring a
having a hole or loop formed at its upper end. To open this appliance after it
has been removed from the hook d, the ring a' is first slid down the arms at, a²
into its lowest position as shewn, the said arms can then be moved on the pin or
fulcrum, which action permits the said arms to be opened or parted as shown by
the dotted lines, when an article is placed between the clamps a³, « the metal
ring a is slid along the arms a, a to its top position, which causes the clamps a, aⓇ
to meet and hold the articles securely, the said appliance is then hung on the
hook d, and cannot be removed therefrom because the loops on the arms a, a,
and the loop on the metal ring a' are in line on the hook d.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
1st. In apparatus such as described, the combination with a strip of any suitable
materiale of hooks d, and a hinged cover or lid f, into the depth or thickness of
which when in its closed position the points or free ends of the several hooks d
enter in the manner, and for the purpose as herein substantially described, set
forth and illustrated at Figs. 1, 2, 4 and 5 on Sheet 1. of the drawings hereunto
annexed.
2nd. In apparatus such as described, the combination with a framework c of any
suitable material, of hooks d, and hooks d², the upper or free ends d³ of which
are enlarged, and have a hole or aperture formed through same, and are operated
or used in the manner and for the purpose, as herein substantially described, set forth
and fully illustrated at Figs. 1, 2, 4 and 5. on Sheet 1 of the drawings hereunto
annexed.
3rd. In apparatus such as described, the combination with a framework c of any
suitable material, of a pin or bolt g having a bent or cranked end g² connected to a
hinged lid or cover, and caused to work or engage into a slot g³ formed in a
bracket when the said cover is shut down, and used for retaining the parts c, f, d
and d² in the brackets b. 62, in the manner and for the purpose as herein substantially
described, set forth and illustrated at Figs. 1, 2 and 5. on Sheet 1 of the drawings
hereunto annexed.
4th. In apparatus such as described, the combination with a framework a of any
suitable material, of a vertical sliding metal rod embedded in same, and which
actuates two or more pivotted levers e having looped or eyed outer ends c² and
working on a pivot passing through the said levers c and the bodies of the hooks,
in the manner and for the purpose as herein substantially described, set forth and
illustrated at Fig. 9. on Sheet 2 of the drawings hereunto annexed.
5th. In apparatus such as described, the combination with a framework a of any
suitable material, of a vertical sliding metal rod embedded in same and which
actuates one or more pivotted levers having a bent outer end c, which said outer
ends are caused to pass through a slot formed in the enlarged upper end d³ of one or
more of the hooks and secured therein by means of any suitable fastening device,
to be operated in the manner and for the purpose as herein substantially described,
set forth and illustrated at Figs. 6 and 7 on Sheet 2 of the drawings herennto
annexed.
6th. In apparatus such as described, the combination with a framework c of any
suitable material, of hooks d, levers g and rod or bar f of metal to which they are
pinned or fastened, and actuated in the manner and for the purpose as herein sub-
stantially described, set forth and illustrated at Figs. 10, 11, 12 and 13 on Sheet 3 of
the drawings hereunto annexed.
7th. In apparatus such as described, the combination with a framework a, of a
vertical sliding metal rod embedded in same, and which by means of slots or
apertures cut or formed therein actuates two or more tilting levers c having looped
or eyed outer ends c³, and suitably shaped inner ends c³, and which levers are caused

page_text: to tilt or rotate on a pivot resting in jaws &³ formed on, or attached to the metal
hook plate which is attached to the framework a, the said combination or apparatus
being operated as herein described, and locked by means of any suitable fastening
device placed in or through the hole ea in the partly recessed and fixed plate e and
the hole 6' in the vertical sliding motal bar in the manner and for the purpose as
herein substantially described, set forth, and illustrated at Figs. 14, 15, 16 and 17
on Sheet 4 of the drawings hereunto annexed.
8th. In apparatus such as described, the combination with a framework a of
vertical sliding metal bar embedded in same, and which by means of slots or
apertures cut or formed therein, causes the outer ends c³ of the tilting levers c to
engage into notches in the peripheries of metal wheels d working on screwed
bolts and working easy in plate d, to the jaws d on which the bent leg or
arm d of the clamping hook is attached by means of a pin or rivet, the said
apparatus or combination being operated as herein described, and locked by means
of any suitable fastening device placed in or through the hole e' in the recessed
fixed plate e and the hole in the lower part of the vertical sliding metal bar
or rod b, as berein substantially described, set forth and illustrated at Figs. 18, 19
and 21 on Sheet 5 of the drawings hereunto annexed.
9th. In combination with apparatus such as described of a metal hook fas
shewn at Fig. 6 on Sheet 2 and at Figs. 24, 23 and 26 on Sheet 6. of the
drawings hereunto annexed, to be used for the purpose as herein substantially
described.
10th. In combination with apparatus such as described of the metal clamping
hooks illustrated at Figs. 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32 on Sheet 6 of the drawings
hereunto annexed, which said clamping hooks are to be used in the manner and
for the purpose as herein substantially described and set forth.
Dated this 8th day of November 1890.
JOHN NEWTON,
Agent for Applicants.