An Improved Pen Wiper for Attachment to Ink Receptacles.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Mar., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 1st Jan., 1894-Accepted, 3rd Feb., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Pen Wiper for Attachment to Ink Receptacles.
I, JOB BUSBY, of 52 Loreburn Street Dumfries N.B. Manager, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to a device for wiping pens on, which can be attached to
the upper part of bottles or wells, in a convenient position for use.
In carrying out my invention, according to one arrangement I employ a strip of
steel or other suitable metal, bent at one end into a circular or other form, of such
a size that it can be placed round the neck of the receptacle, the extreme end of
the strip being bent outwards at about right angles. The other end, which is
furnished with a number of inwardly projecting teeth, is also bent round, into such
a form that a sponge or cushion can be inserted, the teeth holding it firmly, so that
the pens can be wiped thereon. The extreme end of this part is also bent outwards,
so that it is parallel to the first, and to the central part connecting the two circular
bands. A number of holes are formed in the three parts, so that a small pin can
be pushed through, and fastened by a fly nut, tightening the band around the neck
of the receptacle, thus fixing the whole arrangement securely in position. A
number of holes are provided so that the band can be adjusted to various
sizes of receptacles. A small stud is also employed to fix the sponge or pad in
position.
A modified arrangement consists in employing a small clip or claw, instead of the
band for fastening on to the receptacle, the pin and nut being used in the same
manner to fix it.
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GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Pen Wiper for Attachment to Ink Receptacles.
I, JOB BUSBY of 52, Loreburn Street, Dumfries, N.B. Manager, 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 invention relates to a device for wiping pens on, which can be attached to
the upper part of bottles or wells in a convenient position for use.
In carrying out my invention, according to my arrangement, I employ a strip of
steel or other suitable metal, bent at one end into a circular or other form, of such
a size that it can be placed round the neck of the receptacle, the extreme end of
the strip being bent outwards at about right angles. The other end which is
furnished with a number of inwardly projecting teeth, is also bent round into such
a form that a sponge or cushion can be inserted, the teeth holding it firmly, so that
the pens can be wiped thereon. The extreme end of this part is also bent outwards,
so that it is parallel to the first and to the central part, connecting the two circular
bands. A number of holes is formed in the three parts, so that a small pin can be
pushed through and fastened by a fly nut, tightening the band around the

page_text: neck of the receptacle, thus fixing the whole arrangement securely in position.
A number of holes is provided, so that the band can be adjusted to various
sizes of receptacles, a small stud is also employed to fix the sponge or pad in
position.
A modified arrangement consists in employing a small clip or claw instead of the
band for fastening on to the receptacle, the pin and nut being used in the same manner
to fix it.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, reference is had to
the accompanying sheet of drawings, in which
Fig. 1 is a view of the strip from which the device is formed, in its extended
position,
Fig. 2 shows the bottle and device complete,
Fig. 3 is a section of the wiper,
Fig. 4 a plan of wiper and attachment, and
Fig. 5 a plan of a slightly modified arrangement.
The strip forming the device is stamped or cut at A with teeth a, of any suitable
dimensions and number. These teeth are bent over at an angle to the strip and
serve to hold the pad B of suitable material, which is inserted in the loop or ring
formed by A, that part being bent round as shown clearly in Figs. 4 and 5. In
the arrangement shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the end C is bent at an angle to A as is
also the middle part D, so that the parts C and D will be parallel and almost meet
each other. They are connected by the small stud or button c which serves to
hold the part A in proper form, and secure the pad. When it is desired to remove
the pad for cleaning purposes, the pin or button can be released.
The part E near the other end of the strip is also bent round into a loop, as
shown in Figs. 2 and 4 and encircles the neck of the ink receptacle F. It is
furnished with a number of small holes through one of which a pin el passes, the
end being bent parallel to C and D, connecting the three parts together, a small
nut serving for fixing purposes. The complete device is thus firmly clamped on
the neck of the ink bottle, the holes allowing for varying sizes of bottles. In the
modification shown in Fig. 5, the serrated part A is in the middle of the strip, and
the two parts D' are connected together by the pin e¹ the ends E¹ being clipped on
the neck of the bottle without encircling it. A small extension G is shown in
dotted lines in Figs. 2 and 3 forming a rest for the pen when not required.
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.) A pen wiper for attachment to ink receptacles, formed with a loop for
retaining a pad, a clip with screw pin or like device, for securing it to the receptacle
and connecting piece, supporting the loop substantially as described and for the
purposes specified.
(2.) A pen wiper for attachment to the necks of ink receptacles, formed from a
metal strip bent round at one part to form a ring to secure a pad, at another to
form a band or clip by which it is fastened to the receptacle, substantially as and
for the purposes specified.
(3.) A pen wiper for attachment to ink receptacles, formed from a strip of metal
having at one part inwardly projecting teeth, and bent round at that part to secure
a pad, and at another to form a clip or band for fastening it to the receptacle by
means of a pin and nut or similar device, substantially as described and for the
purposes specified.
(4.) A pen wiper for attachment to ink receptacles, formed from a metal strip
with teeth at one part, bent round to form two loops with a straight connecting
part, one loop holding a pad and the other clipping the receptacle by means of a
screw pin and nut, substantially as described and shown in Figs. 2 and 4 and for
the purposes specified.

page_text: (5.) The modified construction of pen wiper and attachment as described and
shown in Fig. 5 of the accompanying drawings, and for the purposes specified.
Dated this 1st day of January 1894.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.