Improvements in and connected with Ferrules or Tips for Walking Sticks and the like.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Ferrules or Tips for Walking
Sticks and the like.
I, WILHELM LEDERLE, of Freiburg, in the Grand-Duchy of Baden, German
Empire, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:
This invention relates to an improved ferrule for walking sticks, umbrellas and
the like, said ferrule consisting chiefly of a socket preferably of metal, in which
socket, conical or cylindrical steel-plugs are inserted, these plugs being subse-
quently pointed or not, as may be required.
Ferrules hitherto known, have usually been provided with a smooth under
surface and have been permanently fixed upon the walking stick or the like, so
that a new ferrule was usually necessary, when the point of the ferrule was no
longer in proper order, moreover, in consequence of the said smooth under surface
of the ferrule the same did not afford the necessary protection against slipping
and the like upon ice and snow, as in the case of ferrules provided with a sharp
point.
I have obviated these disadvantages in the improved ferrule which I herein-
after describe with reference to the accompanying drawing, said ferrule being
provided with a socket in such manner, that the plugs or studs, or more precisely,
the ferrule points are detachable and may be quickly and conveniently changed,
by inserting in the ferrule socket, a plug having the required point, in the manner
hereinafter described.
My improved ferrule is shown in Figures 1-3 of the accompanying drawing
in various modifications
Proceeding to describe the drawing I first remark, that the above mentioned
socket portion of the ferrule, may, as shown in the drawing (Figures 1—3) be
attached to the said walking sticks, umbrellas and the like, by providing the said
socket () with a tapering screw thread, which thread, when screwed upon the
end portion of the stick, must cut into the wood and thereby effectively secure
the socket to the said stick.
It will however be clear that without departing from the principle of my inven-
tion, I may employ any other method of attaching the socket to the stick, as,
for instance by means of nails, screws, rivets or the like (which rivets may, if
desired, he passed entirely through the socket when upon the stick) or I may
employ any other improved attachment.
The main feature of my improvements resides in providing the said ferrule-

page_text: socket with a detachable steel-plug or stud s, i.e., a plug, which may, when
desired, be separated from the socket for the purpose of substituting another plug.
I attach the said plug or studs to the said socket z either by providing both
the plug and the socket with screw-threads, by means of which, as is clear, the
plug would be held by the socket, or, I may make the interior opening of the
socket and also the outer surface of the plug or stud of conical shape. This latter
method, namely the employment of conical surfaces, has the advantage not only
of a rapid and convenient connection or attachment, but also, as will be clear,
the said plug will, when in use, be forced or pressed still tighter into the conical
aperture of the said socket, and, thus increase the effectiveness of the connection,
as well as avoiding the possibility of the plug or stud becoming loose as might
be the case, when screw-threads are employed.
As will be seen from the drawings, I have only shown a conical attachment of
the plug or stud to the ferrule socket, but as hereinbefore indicated I reserve the
right of employing any other method.
Lastly by the use, as hereinbefore described, of my improved ferrule for
walking sticks and the like, such walking sticks, umbrellas and the like may be
adapted for hill climbing, (where the sharp ferrule point would be desirable) or
for even ground, where perhaps a ferrule with a smooth under surface is preferred,
in short, such sticks may be quickly and rapidly provided with plugs having a
pointed or smooth surface, as may be desired, in view of the fact that the said
plugs can so quickly and conveniently be changed.
More especially for ice and. snow would a sharp point upon the ferrule be
necessary.
My improved ferrule possesses, therefore, the advantage of convenient attach-
ment and increased safety in a manner hitherto not attained.
WILHELM LEDERLE.
By Geo. H. Rayner.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Ferrules or Tips for Walking
Sticks and the like.
I, WILIELM LEDERLE, of Freiburg, in the Grand-Duchy of Baden, German
Empire, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement;
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This invention relates to an improved ferrule for walking sticks, umbrellas and
the like, said ferrule consisting chiefly of a socket preferably of metal, in which
socket, conical or cylindrical steel-plugs are inserted, these plugs being subse-
quently pointed or not, as may be required.
Ferrules hitherto known, have usually been provided with a smooth under
surface and have been permanently fixed upon the walking stick or the like, so
that a new ferrule was usually necessary, when the point of the ferrule was no
longer in proper order, moreover, in consequence of the said smooth under surface
of the ferrule the same did not afford the necessary protection against slipping
and the like upon ice and snow, as in the case of ferrules provided with a sharp
point,
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page_text: I have obviated these disadvantages in the improved ferrule which I herein-
after describe with reference to the drawing, left with the Provisional Specifica-
tion, said ferrule being provided with socket in such manner, that the plugs
or studs, or more precisely, the ferrule points are detachable and may be quickly
and conveniently changed, by inserting in the ferrule socket, a plug having the
required point, in the manner hereinafter described.
My improved ferrule is shown in Figures 1-3 of the drawing in various modifi-
cations.
Proceeding to describe the drawing I first remark, that the above mentioned
socket portion of the ferrule may, as shown in the drawing (Figures 1-3) be
attached to the said walking sticks, umbrellas and the like, by providing the said
socket (2) with a tapering screw thread, which thread, when screwed upon the
end portion of the stick, must cut into the wood and thereby effectively secure
the socket to the said stick.
It will however be clear that without departing from the principle of my inven-
tion, I may employ any other method of attaching the socket to the stick, as,
for instance by means of nails, screws, rivets or the like (which rivets may if
desired, be passed entirely through the socket when upon the stick) or I may
employ any other improved attachment.
The main feature of my improvements resides in providing the said ferrule-
socket with a detachable steel-plug or stud s, i.e., a plug, which may, when
desired, be separated from the socket for the purpose of substituting another plug.
I attach the said plug or studs to the said socket z either by providing both
the plug and the socket with screw-threads, by means of which, as is clear, the
plug would be held by the socket, or, I may make the interior opening of the
socket and also the outer surface of the plug or stud of conical shape. This latter
method namely the employment of conical surfaces, has the advantage not only
of a rapid and convenient connection or attachment, but also, as will be clear,
the said plug will, when in use, be forced or pressed still tighter into the conical
aperture of the said socket, and thus increase the effectiveness of the connection,
as well as avoiding the possibility of the plug or stud becoming loose as might
be the case, when screw-threads are employed.
As will be seen from the drawings, I have only shown a conical attachment of
the plug or stud to the ferrule socket, but as hereinbefore indicated I reserve the
right of employing any other method.
Lastly by the use, as hereinbefore described, of my improved ferrule for
walking sticks and the like, such walking sticks, umbrellas and the like may be
adapted for hill climbing, (where the sharp ferrule point would be desirable) or
for even ground, where perhaps a ferrule with a smooth under surface is preferred,
in short, such sticks may be quickly and rapidly provided with plugs having a
pointed or smooth surface, as may be desired, in view of the fact that the said
plugs can so quickly and conveniently be changed.
More especially for ice and snow would a sharp point upon the ferrule be
necessary.
My improved ferrule possesses, therefore, the advantage of convenient attach-
ment and increased safety in a manner hitherto not attained.
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
1. In a ferrule for walking sticks, umbrellas, and the like, the combination of a
metal socket z with steel-points or plugs s arranged to screw into the metal
sockets 2, said steel-points being also interchangeable for the purpose as described.
2. In a ferrule for walking sticks, umbrellas and the like the combination of a
metal socket z with steel-points or plugs s, secured to the metal sockets z by means
of conical surfaces, said steel-points being also interchangeable for the purpose as
described.

page_text: 3. In a ferrule for walking-sticks, umbrellas and the like the combination of a
metal socket z with steel-points or plugs s, secured to the metal sockets in any
suitable manner, said steel-points being also interchangeable for the purpose as
described.
Dated this 8th dow of December 1808
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.