Improvements in Indicating Devices for Linotype and analogous Machines:
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Mar., 1898
Complete Specification: Left, 8th Dec., 1898-Accepted, 18th Feb:, 1899
PROVISIONAL. SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Indicating Devices for Linotype and analogous
Machines:
We, GEORGE HARRISON LAW, of 24, Learmouth Terrace, Edinburgh, Journalist,
and WILLIAM INGLE, of 25, Montpelier Park, Edinburgh, Mechanical Engineer,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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This invention for improvements in indicating devices for use in setting up
type in linotype and analogous machines has for its object more especially to
simplify the setting up of tabular matter, and to enable complicated tables to
be set, which under the ordinary method cannot be readily accomplished; and
consists essentially in a gauge or meter graduated. in "ems" or ens and a
movable finger actuated by a matrix taking its place in the assembling box
indicates the number of ems or ens" set. Movable fingers or markers are
fixed in position on the scale to act as guides when setting up tabular matter
so as to regulate the composition of the matter in each line in such a way that
the whole printing: matter" ranges in perfect measurement.
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In. carrying this invention into practical effect a gauge plate is fitted upon a
bracket fixed to a convenient part of the machine, directly over the copy holder.
Two grooves are formed extending the whole length of the gauge plate and the
space between is graduated in ems or ens cut according to the required
scale for instance from 1 to 30 pica or more if required. In the lower of the two
grooves a slipper is arranged to slide and is operated by means of a rod fixed to
the assembling: mechanism of the machine so that as a matrix takes its place
in the assembly box the slipper is moved along the slot so as to indicate pro-
gressively the number of. "ems." or ens" set.
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For use in setting tabular matter several indicators in the upper slot are
arranged in the desired position on the scale so as to act as guides for use in
setting up. The indicators can be shifted and secured in position by means
of set screws.
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It will thus be seen that the number of " ems and ens set are indicated
progressively in the setting of a line while the indicators act as guides for use
in setting tabular matter so as to regulate the composition of the matter in
each line in such a way that the whole printing. matter ranges" in perfect
measurement.
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The graduated plate may be changed according to the width of " em
required, and to facilitate its ready attachment and removal the plate is formed
with a rod or spindle at one end which engages in a boss formed on the bracket
and is secured therein by means of a set screw.
Preferably the device is arranged somewhat inclined so that it can be readily
observed by the operator.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Indicating Devices for Linotype and analogous
Machines.
We, GEORGE HARRISON LAW, of 24, Learmouth Terrace, Edinburgh, Journalist,
and WILLIAM INGLE, of 25, Montpelier Park, Edinburgh, Mechanical Engineer,
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 indicating device for use in connection with lino-
type and like machines, and its object is to simplify the setting of tabular matter
and to render the setting of complicated tables possible.
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The device indicates progressively in the setting of a line the number of
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ens set, and regulates the composition of the matter in each line
in such a way that the whole printing matter ranges accurately. The device
consists of a plate having a scale marked upon it, and the movable finger which
may be carried in a slot in the plate, and which is moved by connections from
the assembling mechanism of the machine, so that as the matrix takes its place
in the assembling box the finger indicates on the scale the position in the line
of the matrix. A number of adjustable but fixed pointers is also provided which
can be set at any required position to indicate the width of the tabular matter
required. In setting out tabular matter the operator fills in the line space until
the finger comes opposite to one or other of the fixed pointers, the position of
which has already been determined.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood reference is had
to the accompanying sheet of drawings, in which Fig. 1 is an elevation of the
device, and Fig. 2 is a cross section of the scale plate.
A is the plate having the scales 13 upon it which can serve for a single type
or for two fonts, a larger and smaller. This plate is carried by the bracket C
the end of the plate being provided with a small pin which is fixed in the
extremity of the bracket.
The plate is provided with the slots a and a¹, the upper one of which carries
the fixed adjustable pointers B. These are secured by small set screws in any
position along the scale according to the width of the tabular matter required
to any length of line. The slot a¹ carries the sliding pointer or finger E which
can move freely along the scale.
To operate the movable pointer, the rod F is employed having at its end the
forked part which engages with the moving finger at the back. This rod is
carried by the bracket f¹ affixed to the assembling mechanism of the machine.
The rod moves as each matrix takes its place in the assembling box so that
the finger moves along the scale.
The indicating device is fitted to part of the machine directly over the copy-
holder, so as to be in full view of the operator.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said in-
vention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is :-
(1) An indicating device for use with linotype and like machines, consisting
of a scale plate fixed in a convenient position, fixed adjustable pointers on the
plate and a movable finger moved progressively along the scale, substantially as
and for the purposes specified.
(2) An indicating device for linotype and like machines, consisting of a scale
plate, two parallel slots in the said plate, fixed adjustable pointers in one of

page_text: the slots, a movable finger in the other slot and a connection from the movable
finger to the assembling mechanism of the machine, substantially as and for
the purposes specified.
(3) The improved indicating device for use with linotype and like machines
constructed and operating substantially as described and shown in the accom-
panying drawings, and for the purposes specified.
Dated this 8th day of December 1898
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.