Improved Combination Knife and Scissors, Specially Adapted for Surgical and Toilet Purposes.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Dec., 1892
Complete Specification Left, 18th July, 1893—Accepted, 19th Aug., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION. ·
Improved Combination Knife and Scissors, Specially Adapted for
Surgical and Toilet Purposes.
JOHN ROBERT WATTS, Lambert Street, Sheffield, Cutlery Manufacturer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
:-
My present invention has reference to the combination in an ordinary pocket
knife of a pair of scissors, the blades whereof project clear from one end of the
knife, thus securing great firmness and constant readiness for use.
According to this invention which is applicable to all ordinary spring knives, I
proceed as follows-I form one of the scales (either an inside or an outside scale)
with a projecting portion at one end, shaped something like the blade of a pair of
scissors. And similarly extend and shape the end of any one of the usual
implements, say a nail trimmer and file, which is then fitted alongside of the scale
thus together forming a pair of scissors, operated by using as a lever the file
portion and closing it into the handle, the lever being automatically returned to the
open position by a spring pressing against it at the back. When not in use, and to
secure it in a proper closed position, I provide and use a loose catch or sliding stud
pin similar to that described and contained in the Specification of Patent granted
to me No. 4285, and dated the 4th day of March 1892, or any other equivalent
device.
Dated this 17th day of December 1892.
ISAAC BECK, R.P.A.,
Agent for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Combination Kuife and Scissors, Specially Adapted for
Surgical and Toilet Purposes.
JOHN ROBERT WATTS, Lambert Street, Sheffield, Cutlery Manufacturer, 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 :-
My present invention has reference to the combination in an ordinary pocket
knife of a pair of scissors, the blades whereof project clear from one end of the
knife, thus securing great firmness and constant readiness for use.
According to this invention which is applicable to all ordinary spring knives
I proceed as follows, I form one of the scales (either an inside or an outside scale)
with a projecting portion at one end shaped something like the blade of a pair of
scissors, and similarly extend and shape the end of any one of the usual implements,
say a nail trimmer and file, which is then fitted alongside of the scale: thus together
forming a pair of scissors, operated by using as a lever the file portion and closing
it into the handle; the lever being automatically returned to the open position by
a spring pressing against it at the back. When not in use and to secure it in a
proper closed position, I provide and use a loose catch or sliding stud pin, similar to
that described and contained in the Specification of Patent granted to me No. 4285,
and dated the 4th of March 1892, or any other equivalent device.
And now that my invention may be properly understood, I will refer to the
drawings hereunto annexed, wherein
Fig. 1. is a side view of an improved knife scale A. with the scissor extension B.
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page_text: Fig. 2. is also a side view of a nail trimmer and file C, with a corresponding
scissor extension B 1.
Fig. 3, is a side view of a complete penknife, with the blades B and B 1.
sprung open in position for cutting the retaining catch or stud pin D, having been
withdrawn.
Fig. 4, shows the whole knife closed up and ready for the pocket, the stud pin D
having been pushed along its slot, thereby keeping all snug and safe.
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 I
claim is:
1. The formation and combination with a pocket knife of a pair of scissors,
substantially as described and illustrated.
Dated this 17th day of July 1803
ISAAC BECK, R.P.A.,
Agent for the Applicant.