Improvements in and relating to Links and Studs for Cuffs, Sleeves, and other Articles
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Nov., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 26th May, 1898-Accepted, 9th July, 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Links and Studs for Cuffs, Sleeves,
and other Articles.
I, ROBERT HILL, of 88, Leslie Street, Pollokshields, in the City and County of
the City of Glasgow, North Britain, Manufacturers' Agent, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
It relates to links and domed studs (or buttons) for fastening cuffs, sleeves or
other articles of attire; and has for its chief objects:
1st. To enable each of the buttons to be turned down and fixed tightly upon
the link so that it may, when thus turned down upon the link be easily pushed
through one or more button holes and thereafter relaxed from its rigid position
on the link.
2nd. To enable such domed studs (or buttons) to be united to their links without
their shanks, pivots or other joints projecting above their backs.
3rd. To enable each such link-stud to lie close against the face of the cuff or
garment when in use.
In carrying out this invention in connection with domed or hollow studs and
buttons a comparatively deep and broad cavity is formed in the back of each stud
and a flat (bow-shaped) link or bar is fitted tightly therein and its ends are
pivotted in any suitable manner within the said cavities so that the pivotted ends
do not project above the backs of the studs or buttons.
When two studs or buttons as aforesaid have been attached to the link or bar
described they are put into use thus:-
The said bar must be pressed tightly into the cavity to which it is pivotted
until it lies nearly flush with the back of the stud which is then easily put through
a button hole; these two parts are then relaxed from their tight impact and the
process is repeated with the other stud or button: when the two studs have been
thus put through their respective button holes and relaxed from their tight
impact upon the bar or link, the latter lies flat within the button holes without
causing the latter to gape and the studs are free to move upon their respective
pivots.
Another way of applying these link studs to a garment is to press the link
tightly into the cavity of one or both of the studs and then holding the two button
holes in line, one close behind the other to press that stud fully through both
holes and then relax the stud or studs from the bar.
There is no shank or other part projecting above the back of either stud and
as a result each stud lies close and flat against the cuff or garment.
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page_text: Improvements in and relating to Links and Studs for Cuffs, Sleeves,
and other Articles.
I, ROBERT HILL, of 88, Leslie Street, Pollokshields, in the City and County of
the City of Glasgow, North Britain, Manufacturers' Agent, 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:-
It relates to links and domed studs (or buttons) for fastening cuffs, sleeves or
other articles of attire and has for its chief objects
1st. To enable each of the buttons to be turned down, and fixed tightly, upon
the link so that it may when thus turned down upon the link, be easily pushed
through one or more button holes and thereafter relaxed from its rigid position
on the link.
2nd. To enable such domed studs or buttons to be united to their links without
their shanks, pivots or other joints projecting above their backs.
3rd. To enable each link-stud to lie close. against the face of the cuff or garment
when in use.
The invention will be better-understood if reference is made to the accompany-
ing drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a plan shewing a back view of two domed studs attached to a link
or bar, made in accordance with this invention.
Figure 2 is an edge view in elevation of the article shewn in Fig. 1.
Figure 3 is a view in section of the article shewn in Figs. 1 and 2.
Figures 4 and 5 are sectional views through Z, Z of either stud shewn in
Fig. 1.
Figures 6 and 7 represent metal backs for domed studs made in accordance
with this invention.
Figures 8 and 9 are representations shewing these improvements applied to a
pearl or such like solid domed stud.
Figure 10 is a back view of two such studs and their bent or bow-shaped link
shewn in their positions when in use.
Figure 11 is a plan view representing a cuff united with a link and studs made
in accordance with this invention.
Similar letters of reference and numerals throughout the illustrations indicate
corresponding parts.
In carrying out one modification of the invention in connection with domed
metal studs or buttons, such as those shewn in Figures 1 to 5 of the drawings,
a comparatively deep and broad cavity such as A, a³, Figure 6 is formed in the
back B of each stud and a flat bow-shaped link or bar C is fitted tightly therein
and its ends are pivotted in any suitable manner within the said cavities so that
the pivotted ends do not project above the backs B of the studs or buttons.
Figures 1 to 5 a wire loop D is shown fitted within each cavity A. a² and the
link or bar C is pivotted thereto. The T shape or cross head a³ of the cavity A
shewn in Figures 6 and 7 enables the link C when fitted therein to move sideways
at the loop with freedom when these link-studs are in use.
In
The side walls a¹ of the cavity A Figs. 3 to 7 are formed by bending down the
free edges of the metal back B on either side of the said cavity until they touch
or nearly touch the rear side of the stud's face E and form a tapering or V shaped

page_text: cavity as exhibited in Figure 4 wherein it is shewn narrower at the bottom than
the top. The curved end of the bar C is pressed into the bottom of this cavity A
and when thus pressed into it the sides a¹ are forced wider apart to make room
for it and as the sides a¹ give way they slightly bulge out the back B as exhibited
in Figure 5 and form a tight impact upon the link or bar.
This impact is that of spring pressure. Fig. 5 shows the bar C pressing the
sides a outwards, and itself being jammed between them.
When two studs or buttons B, E, as aforesaid have been attached to the link
or bar C as described and drawn, they are put into use thus: The curved end of
the bar C is pressed tightly into the bottom of the cavity A to which it is pivotted,
until it lies below or nearly flush with the back B of the stud which is then
capable of being easily put through a button hole. These two parts, stud and bar,
are then relaxed from their tight impact and the process is performed with the
other stud or button. When the two studs B, E, have been thus put through
their respective button holes and relaxed from their tight impact upon the bow-
shaped bar or link C the latter lies flat or broadside within the button hole as
shewn in Fig. 11 without causing the button holes to gape. The studs are free
to move in any required manner (owing to the T shape of the cavity A, a²) upon
their respective pivots or connections.
Another way of applying these linked studs or buttons is to press the link C
into the cavity A of one or each of the studs and then holding the two button
holes, one close behind the other push one stud through both holes and then relax
the stud or studs from the bar C.
There is no shank or other part projecting above the centre of the domed back B
of either stud comprised in such a pair and as a result each stud when in use lies
close and flat against the cuff F (or garment) as shewn in Fig. 11. Figures 6
and 7 represent the metal back plates B with T shaped apertures and pendant
sides a¹ for forming parts of the link cavity A when combined with the metal,
pearl, or other domed part of a stud or button. Figure 7 by reason of its circular
form is adapted for being fitted into a circular cavity drilled or otherwise formed
in the back of a pearl ivory or such like stud or button as shewn in Figs. 8 and 9.
The cavity A in the solid studs E¹ Figs. 8 and 9 is formed by an excavation or
hollow made in the solid body of the stud into which a metal back B containing
a Tshaped hole with pendant sides a¹ and a loop D are fitted, the bow-shaped
link C being attached to each loop. A groove or channel is sometimes made in
the solid stud E' in continuation of the cavity A so that the bar C¹ may not pro-
ject above the solid back of the stud except at its edge or thinnest part similarly
to the metal studs shown in Figures 1 to 5.
It will be understood from the foregoing description and drawings that the
pendant sides a¹ of the back B, forming parts of a somewhat V shaped cavity are
unattached at their lower edges but are free to move outwards and wider apart
when the bar C or C' is pressed between them and to spring inwards again and
assume their V positions when the bar is removed from between them.
I am aware that prior to my invention pairs of studs or buttons have been made
and attached to a chain loop, link or open fetter adapted for being forced with a
snapping action upon a rib (of wedge-shaped section) projecting above the back
of each stud: Also of studs in pairs united to a straight flat bar or fetter having
a channel formed in the back of each stud to receive the fetter and an upright
peg for fitting tightly within a bay or cut-away recess in the bar: Also of studs
in pairs attached to a straight flat connecting bar or fetter which was adapted for
being forced with a snapping action into a groove formed in the metal back of
each stud from the opposite sides of which groove two points (one from each side
of it) projected into and overhung it: these points were pressed out of the way
by the straight flat bar, when it was forced or snapped past them, down into the
bed of the groove underneath the two points, or when it was withdrawn from the
groove. It will therefore be understood that I do not claim any of these things
broadly as my invention.

page_text: 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
First. In a domed stud the combination therewith of a metal back B having
yielding parts a' forming parts of a V shaped or tapering groove or cavity, also
a bow-shaped bar C attached to a loop D contained within a cavity A, a² and
adapted for being jammed and tightly retained, (not snapped) between the parts a¹
all substantially as herein described and drawn or any mere modification thereof
for the purposes specified.
Second. In a domed stud the combination therewith of a metal back B having
parts a adapted for yielding when a connecting bar or link such as C is pressed
and jammed between them and for retaining the said bar tightly between them,
substantially as herein described and drawn or any mere modification thereof for
the purposes specified.
Third. In a domed stud the combination therewith of a bent or bow-shaped
bar or link C pivotted thereto beneath the back B and adapted for being moved
within the cavity A and side bays a² and for being held tightly between side
parts a substantially as herein described and drawn or any mere modification
thereof for the purposes specified.
Fourth. In a domed stud E¹ the combination therewith of a curved bar or
link C¹ pivotted thereto beneath the metal back B¹ and adapted for being moved
in a cavity A and side bays a² also for being tightly jammed and held between
side parts a substantially as herein described and drawn or any mere modifica-
tion thereof for the purposes specified.
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Ma 1900
JOSEPH LOCKWOOD,
263, Argyle Street, Glasgow, Agent for the Applicant.