Improvements in Apparatus for Arranging or Branching Artificial Flowers, Trimmings, Fruit, and the like.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Dec., 1889-Accepted, 2nd Aug., 1890
COME LIMIE DIECIFICATION.
Improvements in Apparatus for Arranging or Branching Artificial
Flowers, Trimmings, Fruit, and the like.
We ISIDORE BIRGE, of 924 Arch Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, SAMUEL
ZEIMER of 622 and 624 Broadway New York, both in United States of America, and
WILLIAM FELDSTEIN, of 26 Rue d'Eughien Paris, France, Manufacturers 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 :-
Our invention relates to apparatus for branching artificial flowers, trimmings and the
like, consisting of a frame or bars having at one or both ends swivels or hooks to which
the foundation of the branch of flowers trimmings or the like are connected. By
these means, the branching may be conveniently accomplished owing to the perpen-
dicular or approximately perpendicular direction of the work, the spray may be equally
balanced and injurious handling of the same obviated, a larger per cent of work may
be accomplished, and the work is neater and cleaner than heretofore.
The figures of the accompanying drawing represent perspective views of an apparatus
for branching artificial flowers, and the like, embodying our invention.
Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the drawing.
A designates a table to which is connected a standard or post B, from whose upper
and lower ends project the horizontal arms C, forming together an upright frame.
D designates rotatable hooks which are mounted on the arms C, so as to be capable
of rotation, the latter being accomplished by hand as in figure 1 and by power a3 in
figure 2. In figure 2, the shanks of the hooks have connected with them the pulleys D',
around which passes an endless belt or band E, the latter also passing around guide
pulleys F, G, in lieu of which suitable gearing may be employed.
Freely mounted on the shaft of the pulley G is an arm H, which carries a pawl J,
the latter engaging with a ratchet K secured to the shaft of said pulley G. Connected
with the arm H, is a rod, cord or chain L, to which is attached the foot treadle M,
and also connected with said arm is a weighted cord M' which passes around a guide
pulley N, mounted on the frame B, C, said weighted cord having for its object the
return of the arm H, and consequently the pawl J, to its normal position, it being
seen that when the treadle is depressed the arm H is advanced, whereby the pawl J
engaging with one of the teeth of the ratchet K, rotates said ratchet so that motion is
imparted to the belt E, the effect of which is the rotation of the pulleys D', and
consequently of the hooks D. When the treadle is allowed to rise the pawl is carried
back over the teeth of the ratchet, so as to take fresh hold of the latter preparatory to
the next motion of the treadle. If desired a treadle and wheel may be employed for
making a complete revolution, in lieu of the intermitting motion of the ratchet.
The cord, wire, tubing, chenille or other foundation P of the branch or spray of
flowers as shown is connected with the hooks D, and the flowers, leaves, etc., are
successively applied to said foundation, and as applied they are secured in position by
the fastening cord, strip or wire Q, it being seen that as the foundation P is rotated,
the wire, etc., is wound or twisted around the stems of the flowers, etc., as they are
applied to the foundation thus binding them round it and one above another in suitable
positions, whereby the work of forming a branch or spray of flowers is expeditiously
and easily accomplished, avoiding tiring of the fingers or hands, it being evident that
as the work progresses, the branch or spray is equally balanced and injurious handling
of the same is avoided.
It is evident that the apparatus is applicable to the manufacture of long and short
branches and small or large sprays of flowers, seed, or tassels, fringes, trimmings, fruit
and the like. The pieces of trimming, fringes etc. are attached to the foundation cord,
wire etc., the same as flowers, thus making a length or rope of such trimmings.
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page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is :-
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First. An apparatus for branching artificial flowers or trimmings, having a frame
for supporting the foundation of the flowers or trimmings, the same extending in
perpendicular or upright direction, substantially as described.
Second. An apparatus for branching artificial flowers or trimmings, having a frame
for supporting the foundation of the flowers or trimmings, the same consisting of an
upright with horizontal arms at the ends thereof, substantially as described.
Third. In an apparatus for branching artificial flowers or trimmings, having a frame
for supporting the foundation of the flowers or trimmings consisting of an upright and
an arm at each end thereof, in combination with rotatable hooks mounted on said arms,
substantially as described.
Fourth. An apparatus for branching artificial flowers, or trimmings having a frame
with rotatable hooks for supporting the foundation of the flowers and means for rotating
said hooks, substantially as described.
Fifth. An apparatus for branching artificial flowers, having a frame, rotatable hooks
mounted on the ends of said frame, pulley's connected with said hooks, an endless belt
or band passing around said pulleys, and means for operating said belt or band, whereby
the hooks are rotated, in the same direction, the said parts being combined and
operating, substantially as described
Sixth. An apparatus for branching artificial flowers, having a frame consisting of an
upright with a horizontal arm at each end thereof, and hooks mounted on said arm,
whereby the foundation for the flowers may be supported and rotated at both ends,
substantially as, and for the purpose set forth.
Seventh. In a branching apparatus horizontal bars having one or more hooks or
swivels attached thereto, substantially as described:
Eighth. An apparatus for branching artificial flowers, consisting of a standard
having upper and lower arms and rotatable hooks mounted in said arms, and said hooks
being connected and rotatable in the same direction, and the parts combined substantially
as described.
Ninth. An apparatus for branching artificial flowers, consisting of a standard with
upper and lower arms, books swivelled in the said arms and having pulleys connected
therewith, and guide pulleys on the frame, and an endless belt passing around said
pulleys on said hooks and frame, said hooks being connected and adapted to rotate in
the same direction and the parts combined substantially as described.
Tenth. An apparatus for branching artificial flowers, consisting of a standard with
arms C, C, at the upper and lower ends thereof, the connected hooks D swivelled in
said arms, the pulleys D' on said hooks, guide pulleys F and G, the endless belt E, the
ratchet wheel K and arm H on the shaft of the pulley G, the pulley H, the weighted
cord N¹, said parts being combined substantially as described.
Dated this 31st day of December 1880
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, Agents for the Applicants.