Improvements in and relating to Call-bells.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 11th May, 1889
Complete Specification Left, 5th Feb., 1890-Accepted, 8th Mar., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Call-bells.
I, DAVID BROWN, of Chapel Hill, Huddersfield, in the County of York, Pattern
Maker do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
My invention relates to call-bells and chiefly to the manner of fixing the same.
The ordinary portable hand bell, which usually stands on the table, desk, or other
convenient position for use, is frequently found to be in the way of articles that have
to be moved about on the table, desk &c. and is often knocked over. Again in
public places such as clubs, waiting rooms, hotels, public houses &c. where this kind
of bell is in common use its portable character is often an objectionable feature
inasmuch as it is liable to be stolen or knocked about and damaged.
Now according to my invention I fix the bell underneath the table, desk, counter
or other convenient article instead of allowing it to stand on the table, desk,
counter &c. Any suitable or convenient method of fixing the bell may be adopted
but I prefer the method of screwing it to a flanged socket passed through a hole
in the table, desk, counter &c., the said socket being held by a nut on the
underside.
The flange on the upper end of the socket is for the purpose of forming a head
for the said socket whereby it takes hold of the article through which it is passed and
it also serves to hold the edges of the cloth in cases where the said table, desk, &c.
is covered with a permanent cloth or covering.
I preferably employ a bell for this purpose which is rung by means of a push or
button and I arrange for the said push or button to pass freely up through the fixed
socket and to rest at or about the level of the table desk &c. No part of the bell
therefore projects above the top of the table, desk, counter &c. and the surface of
the latter is thus quite free or clear as regards the bell. The bell may be fixed in the
centre or any convenient part of the table &c., and if desired a plate may be attached
to the head of the socket in establishments where more than one bell is fixed,
indicating how often the bell should be rung to show in which room service is
required.
A bell fixed in the manner above described being out of sight may be of the
plainest description and be constructed of the cheapest material, and moreover it will
not require the same amount of attention as regards cleaning &c. as a bell exposed
to view. Further, the bell is not liable to get out of order through being tampered
with, and in order to ensure its being unmolested I may provide the said bell with
a cover.
Dated this 10th day of May 1889
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Call-bells.
I, DAVID BROWN, of Chapel Hill, Huddersfield in the County of York, Pattern
Maker, 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 :-
My invention relates to call bells and chiefly to an improved mode of fixing
the same.
لحمل
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page_text: article of furniture, or generally in a convenient position for use, is frequently found
to be in the way of articles that have to be moved about on the said pieces of furniture
and is often knocked over. Again, in public places such as clubs dining rooms,
restaurants, hotels, public houses, refreshment rooms and the like where the said kind
of bel! is in common use its portability renders it liable to be stolen, or knocked
about and damaged.
According to my said 'invention instead of allowing the call bell to stand on the
table, desk, counter or other convenient article of furniture, I permanently fix it
underneath the said piece of furniture and I arrange that the push or button (a bell
rung by means of a push or button being preferably employed) shall pass freely
through a hole formed in the said piece of furniture and rest about level with the top
thereof. By this arrangement the bell push or button always remains in a handy
position for being touched, while forming no obstruction to the movement of articles
on the piece of furniture; and the bell is moreover safe from pilfering and ordinary
damage. I may, further, enclose the bell in a case to prevent its being tampered
with. When fixed in establishments where more than one bell is required I some-
times affix instructions to the push, or other convenient part of the bell, to indicate
how often the bell should be rung to show in which room service is required. A
further advantage possessed by my bell fixed as above described, is that, being out
of sight, it need only be constructed of the cheapest materials and finished in the
plainest style, thus costing much less than a bell that is exposed to view. It more-
over requires on the same account less cleaning. My improved bell may also be
applied to doors.
In the accompanying drawing 1 have shown how my invention may be con-
veniently and advantageously carried into practice. The drawing represents partly
in elevation and partly in vertical central section a bell constructed and fixed according
to my said invention.
A is a socket having an external flange a at its upper end and a screwed portion a¹
at its lower end. The said socket is let into a hole formed in a convenient position
in the top B of the table, desk, counter or other article of furniture or the like to
which the bell is to be fixed, and is secured by a nut C on the under side which fits
on the screwed portion a¹ and screws against the top B. The flange a not only forms
a support for the socket but in cases where there is a permanent covering on the
table, counter or other piece of furniture to which the socket is applied serves to
hold the edge of the said covering around the hole b. At the end of the threaded
portion a¹ is formed a smaller threaded section a' for receiving the bell D which is
secured against the shoulder formed by the part al by a nut E. The clapper Fis
suspended from the nut E and is actuated in the ordinary manner by a push or
button working in the socket and which is screwed on a central pin H passing
down through the socket and resting on the tongue of the clapper. The
head of the pin H abuts against the lower face of the nut E and prevents with-
drawal of the push, and moreover the push cannot be accidentally or maliciously
unscrewed from the pin as the latter turns readily with the push. I prefer to use a
spiral or other spring I placed underneath the push G to assist in raising the said
push after it has been depressed. J is a grid like casing, secured to the underside of
the top B, forming a covering for the bell to prevent the latter being tampered
with. I prefer to provide holes a³ in the lower end of the socket A and corresponding
holes c in the nuts C to allow of the escape of any liquid which may accidentally
enter the socket or to provide for flushing the socket with water to clear it of dirt.
I also form a central nipple or boss a' in the socket to prevent the passage of any
liquid down the contral aperture around the spindle H to the working parts of the
bell.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is :-
A call bell constructed substantially as above described and fixed beneath a table,

page_text: desk, counter or other article of furniture or the like in the manner and for the
purpose substantially as hereinabove described and illustrated in the accompanying
drawing.
Dated this 2nd dow of Fohmuan 1800
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, Agents for the Applicant.