IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MEANS OF SECURING THE TABS OF BOOTS AND OTHER ARTICLES, APPLICABLE ALSO TO THE ORNAMENTATION OF THE SAME, AND IN THE MACHINERY TO BE EMPLOYED THEREIN.
Year: 1870

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to George Hartley, of the Firm of Rowley, Hartley,
and Company, of Aldermanbury, in the City of London, for the
Invention of "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MEANS OF SECURING THE TABS OF
BOOTS AND OTHER ARTICLES, APPLICABLE ALSO TO THE ORNAMENTATION OF THE
SAME, AND IN THE MACHINERY TO BE EMPLOYED THEREIN.'
"
Sealed the 13th January 1871, and dated the 16th July 1870.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said George Hartley at the
Office of the Commissioners of Patents, with his Petition, on the
16th July 1870.
I, GEORGE HARTLEY, of the Firm of Rowley, Hartley, and Company,
of Aldermanbury, in the City of London, do hereby declare the nature.
of the said Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MEANS OF SECURING THE
TABS OF BOOTS AND OTHER ARTICLES, APPLICABLE ALSO TO THE ORNAMENTATION OF
THE SAME, AND IN THE MACHINERY TO BE EMPLOYED THEREIN," to be as
follows:-
This Invention relates to certain improvements in securing the tabs of
boots and other articles where tabs are used, such improvements being
also applicable to the ornamentation of tabs and other articles, the
Invention also consisting in machinery suitable thereto.

page_text: I propose to make a metallic socket consisting of a short tubular piece
extended in the form of a hollow dished base of greater diameter than
the tubular portion. I then make an annular ring of thin flattened
metal, the internal space being capable of sliding on the exterior of the
tube. The surface of this ring is partly countersunk, and its rim or
border slightly turned down so as to present a rounded edge. In order
to secure the tab one or more holes are punched through the fabric, and
the tubular portion of the article is passed through the hole; the ring is
then adjusted, and the two parts are subjected to pressure by a hand
stamp or press, when the edges of the tube will be forced outwards and
flattened down into the countersunk space of the ring, thus leaving a
flush surface and securing the tab..
In cases wliere ornamentation is required, such as for surfaces of
leather, belts, or other articles, the surfaces of the base and ring may be
engraved or chased with a pattern or design; or the design may be
produced by the stamp while in the act of compression. The articles
may be made of soft brass, gold, silver, or alloy, and of various sizes, as
required.
The machinery to be employed in regard to these methods of securing
tabs or ornamentation consists of a punching or stamping apparatus for
making the holes in the fabric for the reception of the metal tubes.
The other machine is for closing or clamping the two metallic divisions
together when applied to the fabric.
In the first machine a stem (holding a punch) is set in a socket or
bearing in a headstock or bracket of a standard. The upper part of the
stem is cut with a curvilinear slot, in which a cross pin works in
connection with a rocking lever, one end of which is actuated by a
treddle and connecting rod, whereby the foot of the operator may bring
down the punch on to a die plate in the base of the standard, so that the
material being placed between the two is cut with the necessary size of
hole. The opposite end of the rocking lever is provided with a counter-
weight, which assists in the return motion of the punch, but this motion
is facilitated by means of a strong helical spring bearing on a projection
of the standard (between the headstock and base, and through which
the stem also passes), which acts on a stop on the stem and forces it
upwards. The die plate is provided with a guide plate and projection,
which may be adjusted accurately by means of a screw stop, the object
being to regulate the distance between each hole to be punched, the

page_text: punched portion of the fabric being placed on the guiding; stem the
subsequent hole is punched accordingly.
The closing or clamping apparatus is of similar construction, but the
spring is attached to the connecting rod by means of an upward bend
terminating in a hook, and then to the under side of a table or bench.
A suitable stamp with a circular recess to fit the metal rim is furnished
to the stem, and a projecting pin is arranged on the base of the standard
to hold the fabric and metal. An adjusting screw passing through the
treddle end of the lever and bearing on the top of the standard serves to
prevent a too violent descent of the punches, while permitting them to
operate effectually.
SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent,
filed by the said George Hartley in the Great Seal Patent Office
on the 16th January 1871.
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME, I, GEORGE
HARTLEY, of the Firm of Rowley, Hartley, and Company, of Alderman-
bury, in the City of London, send greeting.
WHEREAS Her most Excellent Majesty Queen Victoria, by Her
Letters Patent, bearing date the Sixteenth day of July, in the year of
our Lord One thousand eight hundred and seventy, in the thirty-fourth
year of Her reign, did, for Herself, Her heirs and successors, give and
grant unto me, the said George Hartley, Her special licence that I, the
said George Hartley, my executors, administrators, and assigns, or such
others as I, the said George Hartley, my executors, administrators, and
assigns, should at any time agree with, and no others, from time to
time and at all times thereafter during the term therein expressed,
should and lawfully might make, use, exercise, and vend, within the
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the Channel Islands,
and Isle of Man, an Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MEANS or
SECURING THE TABS OF BOOTS AND OTHER ARTICLES, APPLICABLE ALSO TO THE
ORNAMENTATION OF THE SAME, AND IN THE MACHINERY TO BE EMPLOYED THEREIN,"
upon the condition (amongst others) that I, the said George Hartley,
my executors or administrators, by an instrument in. writing under
my, or their, or one of their hands. and seals, should particularly
describe and ascertain the nature of the said Invention, and in what
".

page_text: manner the same was to be performed, and cause the same to be filed
in the Great Seal Patent Office within six calendar months next and
immediately after the date of the said Letters Patent.
NOW KNOW YE, that I, the said George Hartley, do hereby declare
the nature of my said Invention, and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:―
My Invention relates to certain improvements in securing the tabs of
boots and other articles where tabs are used, such improvements being
also applicable to the ornamentation of tabs and other articles; the
Invention also consisting in machinery suitable thereto.
I make a metallic socket, consisting of a short tubular piece extended
in the form of a hollow dished base of greater diameter than the tubular
portion. I then make an annular ring of thin flattened metal, the
internal space being capable of sliding on the exterior of the tube. The
surface of this ring is partly countersunk, and its rim or border slightly
turned down, so as to present a rounded edge. In order to secure the
tab one or more holes are punched through the fabric, and the tubular
portion of the article is passed through the hole, the ring is then
adjusted and the two parts are subjected to pressure by a hand stamp or
press, when the edges of the tube will be forced outwards and flattened
down into the countersunk space of the ring, thus leaving a flush surface
and securing the tab.
In cases where ornamentation is required, such as for surfaces of
leather, belts, or other articles, the surfaces of the base and ring may be
engraved or chased with a pattern or design, or the design may be
produced by the stamp while in the act of compression. The articles
may be made of soft brass, gold, silver, or alloy, and of various sizes, as
required.
The machinery to be employed in regard to these methods of securing
tabs or ornamentation consists of a punching or stamping apparatus for
making the holes in the fabric for the reception of the metal tubes.
The other machine is for closing or clamping the two metallic divisions
together when applied to the fabric.
: In the first machine a stem holding a punch is set in a socket or
bearing in a headstock or bracket of a standard. The upper part of the
stem is cut with a cuvrilinear slot, in which a cross pin works in con-

page_text: nection with a rocking lever, one end of which is actuated by a treddle
and connecting rod, whereby the foot of the operator may bring down.
the punch on to a die plate in the base of the standard, so that the
material being placed between the two is cut with the necessary size of
hole. The opposite end of the rocking lever is provided with a counter-
weight, which assists in the return motion of the punch, but this motion
is facilitated by means of a strong helical spring bearing on a projection
of the standard (between the headstock and base, and through which the
stem also passes), which acts on a stop on the stem and forces it
upwards. The die plate is provided with a guide plate and projection,
which may be adjusted accurately by means of a screw stop, the object
being to regulate the distance between each hole to be punched, the
punched portion of the fabric being placed on the guiding stem the
subsequent hole is punched accordingly.
The closing or clamping apparatus is of similar construction, but the
spring is attached to the connecting rod by means of an upward bend
terminating in a hook, and then to the under side of a table or bench.
A suitable stamp with a circular recess to fit the metal rim is furnished
to the stem, and a projecting pin is arranged on the base of the standard
to hold the fabric and metal. An adjusting screw passing through the
treddle end of the lever, and bearing on the top of the standard serves to
prevent a too violent descent of the punches while permitting them to
operate effectually.
In order that my Invention may be completely understood I annex
the accompanying Drawings, in which Fig. 1 shews on a small scale an
elevation of the punching machine, Fig. 2 being a similar view of the
riveting or closing machine. The same letters denote corresponding
parts in each Figure.
a is the base or bed plate, which is secured to table b; it carries the
standard c, at the top of which the fulcrum bearing d is made, and on
which the rocking lever e works; f is a dead nut pin; g, the counter-
balance weight; h, a set screw to regulate the extent of motion of the
lever; and i, the stud for the treddle motion; j is a hand lever, set or
keyed to the fulcrum, and to be used in lieu of the treddle if required.
The punching stem k is held in brackets, and is capable of sliding
vertically therein; its head is enlarged, as shewn by dotted lines, to
permit of the introduction of a slot, in which a cross pin (passing
through and fixed in the rocking lever) takes its bearing, and con-

page_text: sequently the stem is elevated and depressed by the action of the lever,
treddle, or handle. m shews the die for the reception of the punch. A
spring applied to the stem assists to effect the return motion, but usually
the counterbalance will be found sufficient.
Fig. 2 shews the closing machine with anvil m and tight screw n; o is
the connecting rod leading to a treddle p; and q is a helical spring
attached to the connecting rod and under surface of table to aid the
return upward motion on the same principle as in Fig. 1.
Figs. 3 and 4 shew views of the fastening, a being the top of the
hollow stem, as placed on the anvil ready for burring over on to the
flange 6 of the disc c, Fig. 4; the fabric being between the two parts will
become secured or fastened, and also ornamented.
Having now described the nature of my said Invention, and the
manner in which the same is to be performed, I would remark that I do
not restrict myself to the exact details or configuration of parts expressed
and shewn, as the same may obviously be varied or modified without
departing from the principle of working; neither do I limit myself to
any particular dimensions of machinery or apparatus; but what I claim
and desire to be secured to me' by the herein in part recited Letters
Patent are,-
The "
Improved Means of Securing the Tabs of Boots and other
Articles, and of Ornamenting the Same."
And also the machinery or apparatus whereby such securing and
ornamentation is effected, substantially as herein specified and shewn.
In witness whereof, I, the said George Hartley, have hereunto set
my hand and seal, this Twenty-third day of November, in the
year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and seventy.
Witness,
ALEX. PRINCE,
Office for Patents,
4, Trafalgar Square,
Charing Cross.
GEO. HARTLEY. (L.S.)