IMPROVEMENTS IN RECEPTACLES FOR COINS OF THE VARIOUS DENOMINATIONS."
Year: 1881

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to Charles Horner, of Halifax, in the County of York,
Watchmaker and Jeweller, for au Invention of " IMPROVEMENTS IN
RECEPTACLES FOR COINS OF THE VARIOUS DENOMINATIONS."
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said Charles Horner at the Office
of the Commissioners of Patents on the 21st September 1881.
CHARLES HORNER, of Halifax, in the County of York, Watchmaker and
Jeweller. "IMPROVEMENTS IN RECEPTACLES FOR COINS OF THE VARIOUS
DENOMINATIONS.'
"
This Invention consists of improved receptacles, by the use of which assorted
coins of various denominations and values are kept separate, whilst free and
instant access is afforded, facilitates counting, serves to prevent mistakes, and
indicates what is the amount or value of the several coins contained in each com-
partment of the receptacle.
One construction of receptacle according to this my Invention comprises a series
of cylinders, the internal diameter of which is of size to receive florins, sovereigns,
shillings, halfcrowns, and other coins, the cylinders being mounted vertically in a
frame or case, on which is a scale denoting the value of the particular coin in each
cylinder, and the number and total value of the coins in each compartment is seen
at a glance.
The bottom of each cylinder is partially closed so as to prevent the coins falling
out, but affording facility for withdrawing by the end of the finger (through a slit
provided for the purpose) any coin or coins desired.
The above form of receptacle is suitable for counting houses, railway booking
offices, hotels, and other like establishments, and may be a separate appliance, or
may be fitted within a cash box, forming a tray or slide thereto, or it may be fitted
to the inner face of a safe door.
Another construction of receptacle for purpose aforesaid comprises two short
cylinders connected to each other by hinges; each cylinder is divided into two
compartments, and each compartment is provided with plate and spiral spring for
keeping the coins in position for withdrawal, by way of a slit or opening provided
for the purpose, there being such slit at each end of each cylinder; when the hinge
is closed, the two cylinders become one; this form of receptacle is suitable for the
pocket.

page_text: SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent filed by
the said Charles Horner in the Great Seal Patent Office on the 21st March
1882.
CHARLES HORNER, of Halifax, in the County of York, Watchmaker and
Jeweller. "IMPROVEMENTS IN RECEPTACLES FOR COINS OF THE VARIOUS
DENOMINATIONS."
This Invention consists of improved receptacles, by the use of which assorted
coins of various denominations and value are kept separate, whilst free and instant
access is afforded, facilitates for counting, serves to prevent mistakes, and indicates
what is the amount or value of the several coins contained in each compartment of
the receptacle.
One construction of receptacle according to this my Invention comprises a series
of cylinders, the internal diameter of which is of size to receive florins, sovereigns,
shillings, half-crowns, and other coins, the cylinders being mounted vertically in a
frame or case, on which is a scale denoting the value of the particular coin in each
cylinder, and the number and total value of the coins in each compartment is seen
at a glance; the bottom of each cylinder is partially closed, so as to prevent the
coins falling out, but affording facility for withdrawing by the end of the finger
(through a slit provided for the purpose) any coin or coins desired.
The above form of receptacle is suitable for counting houses, railway booking
offices, hotels, and other like establishments, and may be fitted within a cash box
forming a tray or slide thereto, or it may be fitted to the inner face of a safe door.
Another construction for purpose aforesaid comprises two short cylinders con-
nected to each other by hinges; each cylinder is divided into two compartments,
and each compartment is provided with plate and spiral spring for keeping the
coins in position for withdrawal by way of a slit or opening provided for the
purpose, there being such slit at each end of each cylinder. When the hinge is
closed the two cylinders become one; this form of receptacle is for the pocket.
Such being the nature and object of this my said Invention, I will now proceed
to describe the same in detail, and in order that the same may be fully understood
I have hereunto annexed a Sheet of Drawings illustrating same, and marked same
with figures and letters of reference.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1 is a front elevation of apparatus constructed according to this my
Invention; Fig. 2, an end elevation; Figs. 3 and 4 are sectional elevations through
lines A, B Fig. 5 is a plan view; Fig. 6, sectional plan through line C, D.
A, A, are a series of cylinders, the internal diameter of which corresponds to size
of florins, sovereigns, and other coins, the cylinders A. A. being mounted or carried

page_text: plate M and the lock N secures the whole is closed, and prevents extraction of any
coin or coins. When the apparatus is to be used the lock is turned, the plate H
lifted out of its groove P, the under plate M is drawn back to position, shewn at
Fig. 4, the plate H being received by the slot R taking the position shewn at Fig. 4,
the apparatus is then "open" and ready for use.
Figs. 7, 8, 9, and 10, are elevation, plan, sectional elevation, and elevation of
receptacle intended for pocket use (drawn about twice full size). A and B are two
cylinders hinged and connected to each other at C, and each cylinder has a smaller
internal cylinder D forming separate compartments for receipt of coins in addition;
each outer cylinder has a receptacle E for coins of other value to those contained
in cylinders D. F, F, are spiral springs on which is a plate or disc G; on the latter
the coins rest, and the springs are compressed until the compartments are filled by
coins. H, H, are flanges which slightly project or overhang the part of diameter
of each coin, against which the spiral spring force the uppermost coin, holding the
whole in secured in position.
Having thus fully described the nature and particulars of this my said
Invention, together with the manner in which the same is to be or may be
performed or carried into practical effect, I would have it understood that I claim
as my Invention,―
Firstly. The construction of receptacles comprising a series of cylinders A
carried or supported by frame B, having transparent front D and scalo thereon,
indicating value and amount of coins in the several cylinders.
Secondly. The construction of receptacle or apparatus as aforesaid having
movable plates H, M, as and for the purpose herein described and illustrated by
Figs. 3 and 4.
Thirdly. The construction of apparatus shewn at Figs. 7, 8, 9, and 10, com-
prising cylinders A, B, combined and constructed, and having internal cylinders D, D,
and springs F, F, as illustrated and described.
In witness whereof, I, the said Charles Horner, have hereunto set my hand
and seal, this Eighteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord One
thousand eight hundred and eighty two.
Witness,
HERBERT TURNER,
Clerk to Walter Brierley,
Patent Agent,
Halifax & Blackburn.
CHARLES HORNER. (L.S.)