A Combined Music Receptacle and Stand.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Mar., 1894-Accepted, 5th May, 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Combined Music Receptacle and Stand.
We, JOSEPH WILLIAM SLADE of 16 Low Hall Lane, Markhouse Road,
Walthamstow and JOHN HENRY SLADE of 337 Essex Road, Islington, 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 a combined music receptacle and stand, which can
stand upon the ground in the usual manner, and if desired can be attached to a
piano or other article. The receptacle is of a well known kind consisting of a
box hinged in a case at the front, and divided into a number of compartments by
vertical partitions, each holding a quantity of music of the ordinary size. The
stand is fitted to one or both sides of the receptacle, and consists of a rod passing
through a sleeve or lug fixed on the case, and provided with a screw fixing the rod
in any desired position, the music holder being fitted to the top of the rod. The
receptacle can be attached to the piano by any ordinary means such as a hook at
the top allowing it to be hung on the top of the instrument, no alteration being
required to be made in the instrument itself. I prefer however to use the receptacle.
in the ordinary position, that is, on the ground.
The music holder, fitted on top of the rod, is made removable, the rod being
furnished with two sockets and the holder with brackets and pin so that two holders
may be fitted to each rod, four players being thus accommodated at each case, if a
rod is employed at both sides. The holders are made to fold and suitable supports
are furnished in the case allowing the holders to be slidden in like drawers, and
removed when intended for use. They thus serve as an ornament when not
required, the ledge of the holder being of ornamental form.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, reference is had to.
the accompanying sheet of drawings, in which Fig. 1 is a front elevation, and
Fig. 2 a vertical section of the arrangement.
A is the case of any ornamental form which may be desired carrying the
receptacle B hinged to it at b. The receptacle B can be pulled out as shown in.
Fig. 2 when the music is required, a stop of any ordinary kind being employed
to prevent it coming out too far. A drawer a is fitted under this receptacle to
hold any article that may be desired. At each side of the case is fixed a sleeve C
with thumb screws e carrying a rod D. This rod when in its lowest position rests
on a support d or in a socket, but can be raised to any height and fixed by means
of the thumb screw c. In place of this arrangement a telescopic rod may be.
employed but the device shown is preferable as it is more simple.
Each rod is furnished with a head d having two perforations serving as sockets.
for the support of the music holder E. The latter is fitted with a bracket e with
pin e which is inserted in one of the sockets above mentioned, supporting the
holder as shown in Fig. 2, which illustrates the application of two holders to one
rod. In Fig. 2 the music stand is shown slightly raised. The holder E is hinged
at e so that the upper part can be folded over on the lower when it is to be fitted
in the case.
The case is provided with ledges F and F' below the shelf a' and bottom a²
respectively. The holders E when folded are slidden in the case on these ledges
like drawers. The case may be arranged to carry two or four of these holders,.
two only being shown. The drawings show an arrangement which can be used for
four music holders, two being fitted at each side.

page_text: The case is shown standing on the ground in the ordinary manner, but as
mentioned above a hook may be fitted at top for attachment to the piano or other
article.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the. nature of our said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is :-
(1.) A music receptacle and stand consisting of a suitable case fitted with an
adjustable sliding rod at the side and means for fixing it in position, and detachable
music holders which can be fitted to the top of the rod, and when not in use
slidden in the case, substantially as described and for the purposes specified.
(2.) A combined music receptacle and stand consisting of a suitable case carrying
a hinged music box, having a screw clamp at the side carrying an adjustable
sliding rod with socket at top, and a detachable music holder with bracket which
can be fitted to the said rod substantially as described and shown.
(3.) In an article of the kind described the combination with a case fitted
with music receptacle and screw clamp carrying adjustable sliding rod, having
socket at top, of a music holder with bracket for attachment to the said rod and
formed in two main parts hinged together, fitting when folded in the case
after the manner of a drawer, substantially as and for the purposes specified.
(4.) In an article of the kind described the combination with a case carrying a
hinged music receptacle, and screw clamp fixed to the said case, of a rod at each side
carried by the clamps and formed with a head having two sockets and music holders
with brackets fitting in the said sockets, substantially as described and shown and
for the purposes specified.
(5.) The combined music receptacle and stand, constructed and operating
substantially in the manner described, and shown in the accompanying drawings,
and for the purposes specified.
Dated this 30th day of March 1894
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicants.