An Improved Folding and Ventilated Garden Frame.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Mar., 1895
Complete Specification Left, 21st June, 1895-Accepted, 11st Jan., 1896:
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Folding and Ventilated Garden Frame.
THOMAS LYNN PLUM 102 Richmond Road Earl's Court London S.W..
Stationer and Sub-postmaster do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:-
1. A garden frame made in sections, so as to allow of adding to height of frame
(as plants grow) without removing plants.
2. Each section ventilated on all four sides, so as to ensure proper and sufficient.
ventilation, from the opposite way to which the wind blows.
3. The top can be kept on altogether as such ample ventilation is afforded
rendering its removal unnecessary this advantage would be more seen during wet.
weather.
4. Each section would be hinged at the four corners, so when not in use, it can.
be folded flat & so take up a very small space.
Dated this 1st day of March 1895.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Folding and Ventilated Garden Frame.
THOMAS LYNN PLUM 102 Richmond Road Earl's Court London S.W..
Stationer and Sub-postmaster 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 frame being made in sections, the height can be added to; or taken away
from; as required, "thus saving labor," as plants need not be removed as they
grow. Each section being same size; is thus interchangeable, should one decay,
another can be used. The lower part of an ordinary frame, being always on the
ground, usually decays first but this can be obviated, by moving the bottom section
Occasionally, (& thus prolong the life of frame) & thus cheaper.
Each section (when not in use) can be folded up, & so occupy the least room,.
stored away under cover & preserving the wood,
Where room is an object this is an advantage; also it would be much easier to
pack, for sending a distance.
The most important part in "ventilation." This frame being ventilated on all
sides, the top sash need not be removed or opened (as is usually done). This.
advantage will be more apparent in wet weather, when in order to keep plants dry,
the top has to be closed, & often spoiling plants by so doing. This ventilation
keeps the inside of frame drier, & would also add to the durability of it, as well as,.
supplying the requirements of plants, at the same time.
A This frame is to be made in sections of a uniform size (so as to be inter--
changeable). B In the centre of each side, and end of each section a piece is cut.
out, and hinged, at the top; so as to act as a ventilator, to open outwards. C At.
the bottom of each section, at each side and and, three iron dowells are innerted,
D And at the top of each section holes are made, so that the dowells fit into them,
so as to give frame rigidity & strength.

page_text: E Each corner would have two hinges, so when frame is not in use, it could be
folded up.
The top is to be made the same as an ordinary one.
Having now particularly described, and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what 1
olaim is,
1. Thorough ventilation, especially, in wet weather.
2. Economy of space & labor.
3. Greater ease in handling & packing.
4. Greater durability, by being interchangeable.
5. Cheaper, when its efficiency & durability are taken into consideration.
Dated this 24th day of October 1895.
THOMAS LYNN PLUM..