An Improved Metal Fitting for the Curtains of Bedsteads.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Aug., 1892-Accepted, 17th Sept., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Metal Fitting for the Curtains of Bedsteads.
We, RICHARD HUNTER, LAMBERT DUNAGE HYLAND, and Alfred
WILLIAM CUTLER of 15 New Oxford Street, London, Brassfounders, 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 is intended to provide a readily portable and reliable support for
the curtains of bedsteads. It can be fixed to wooden uprights attached to the
bedstead itself, or to a wall or partition behind the bedstead.
It consists of two backplates with small horizontal projecting brackets, on each
of which are two vertical pins screwed to receive nuts. On these pins fit two
curtain rods which connect the two backplates together, and also sustain the back
curtains.
On the aforesaid backplates are also sockets and guides to receive the backpins
of two specially formed horizontal brackets, which have scrolls or stays beneath
their arms, and which are so constructed as to revolve in said sockets and guides,
and which are easily removable from said sockets and guides when required.
We will now describe the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings,
in which
Fig. 1 shows an elevation partly in perspective of the entire curtain support,
about one fourth real size. The side brackets k, are turned back to show their
shape but their usual position is projecting from the backplate parallel to each
other and at right angles to the said plate. The small brackets b, b, are shewn in
perspective.
Fig. 2 shows a back elevation of the near end of the side bracket, about half
size, showing the pin i, which engages with the guide-ring f, and socket 9, of the
back-plate also the ends of the semi-tubular bearing m, which is fastened to the
near end of the scroll I.
Fig. 3 is a side elevation of the back-plate a, also about half size, shewing the
small bracket b, with its pins c, c, and the guide-ring f, and specially formed
socket g, with its collar h, on which the semi-tubular end-bearing m, of the bracket
revolves.
Fig. 4 shows a plan view of the semi-tubular bearing m, at the end of the stay l.
which bearing presses against the socket g, and rests on the collar h.
The various parts are expressed by the following letters. a, is the backplate.
b, b, are the two small brackets for the curtain rods e, e, on which are the vertical
pins c, c, on top of which are the nuts d, d.
m,
e, e, are the two curtain rods for the back curtains. f, is the guide ring.
g, is the socket with the external collar h. i, is the back pin of the side bracket.
k, is the arm of the side bracket. 1, is the stay or scroll. is the semi-
tubular bearing at the end of the stay 1, which bearing presses against the socket g,
and is kept in place by the collar h. n, n, are eyes for receiving the curtain
hooks.
Our improved fitting can be made of any suitable metal.
A special feature of our bed-curtain support is its portability and this is combined
with great strength to resist the downward pull of the side curtains. This strength
arises from the side brackets k, being stayed as shewn, by the scrolls 1, or by some
equivalent support.
and on
This arrangement of stay on a portable revolving bracket is rendered practicable
by the semi-tubular end piece m, resting on the exterior of the socket
the collar h. shewn in Fig. 3.

page_text: It should be understood that the socket g, fits between the pin i, and the end
piece m, but with sufficient looseness to enable the backpini, with the entire
bracket to be lifted off and taken away when desired.
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 :-
.
1. In a metal bed curtain support the special backplates a, with the guide rings f,
sockets 9, and collars h, the brackets k, with their stays l, and special end bearing
pieces m, in combination with the small brackets, vertical pins c, and curtain rods e,
as herein described and set forth.
and
2. In a revolving arm or bracket and for similar purposes the backplate a,
special socket 7, guide ring f, and stay 1, with special end hearing piece m, as
herein described and set forth.
Dated this 11th dex of August 1802
S. S. BROMHEAD,
97, Newgate Street, London, E.C., Patent Agent.