An Improved Flower Cutter and Holder.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Oct., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 27th Apr., 1894-Accepted, 2nd June, 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Flower Cutter and Holder.
I, THOMAS HAMER ENTWISLE, of Randfontein, Gold Mining Company,
Krugersdorp, South Africa, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
:-
This invention relates to an Improved Flower Cutter and Holder, and has for
its object to provide a simple device by which the stalks can be easily and neatly
cut, and held at the same time until removed.
The instrument consists of a metal case of suitable form carrying a cutting blade
with a shank sliding up and down in grooves formed in the sides of the case.
A rod from the lower end of this blade passes through the bottom of the case, and
a cord or wire is connected to it so that the blade can be pulled down when
required for cutting. A spring is provided inside the case around the rod
abovementioned, which returns the blade to its open position. The top of the
blade is in the form of a book, the inner edge of which is sharpened, and serves for
cutting, being hooked on to the stalk to be cut. On pulling down the blade, the
cutting will be effected between the hooked blade and the top of the case, a shearing
action thus taking place. The stalk is held by means of a small wire clip
consisting of a stationary arm fixed to the side of the case, and a spring arm held
up when not in operation by a stud on the blade. When the blade is pulled down
the spring arm closes on the other, and holds the stem of the flower or twig
securely.
Dated this 2nd day of October 1893.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Flower Cutter and Holder.
I THOMAS HAMER ENTWISLE of Randfontein, Gold Mining Co., Krugersdorp
South Africa Engineer 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 an Improved Flower Cutter and Holder, and has for
its object to provide a simple device by which the stalks can be easily and neatly
cut, and held at the same time until removed.
The instrument consists of a metal case of suitable form carrying a cutting blade
with a shank sliding up and down in grooves formed in the sides of the case.
A rod from the lower end of this blade passes through the bottom of the case, and
a cord, wire or handle is connected to it so that the blade can be pulled down when
required for cutting. A spring is provided inside the case around the rod above
mentioned, which returns the blade to its open position. The top of the blade is in
the form of a hook, the inner edge of which is sharpened and serves for cutting,
being booked on to the stalk to be cut. On pulling down the blade, the cutting
will be effected-between the hooked blade and the top of the case or a fixed blade,
a shearing action thus taking place. The stalk is held by means of a holder, which
may be in the form of a small wire clip consisting of a stationary arm fixed to the

page_text: side of the case, and a spring arm held up when not in operation by a stud on the
blade. When the blade is pulled down the clip closes and holds the stem of
the flower or twig securely.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, reference is had to
the accompanying sheet of drawings in which
Fig. 1 is an elevation partly in section of a flower cutting instrument according
to my invention,
Fig. 2 is a section taken at right angles to Fig. 1, and
Figs. 3 & 4 are detail views showing another form of holding device.
A is the metal case, fitted, in the arrangement shown, on the end of a rod
or tube B of wood or other material.
This case is formed with a groove a in which is fixed the blade C by a screw or
otherwise, in an adjustable manner. On top of this is placed the sliding blade D
which is of hooked form, allowing the stem of the flower to be retained while the
blade is drawn down, cutting it off at the required point.
The holder E is fitted on the case and as shown in Figs. 1 & 2 consists of
a small metal frame against which the stem can rest. When the blade D is drawn
down, after it has cut off the stem, the cut portion will be held by it against the
bare of the holder and retained until the blade is released. As shown in Figs. 3
& 4 the holder consists of a spring clip, an arm e' with spring being employed.
When the blade is in its ordinary position a small pin d on its face raises the arm e¹.
As the blade descends, the arm is allowed to grip the stem between it and the fixed
portion, holding it until removed.
The blade D is carried by the rod F which passes through the tube B and
is furnished with a handle f at its lower end. Around this rod is placed a spring G
bearing against a cup g by means of which the case is fitted to the tube B.
holds the blade in extended position ready to be hooked on to the stem.
This
The tube B is formed with an L shaped slot b through which a pin f¹ passes,
attached to the rod B. By turning the handle a short distance the pin will enter
the cross arm of the slot and will retain the blade in its lower position holding the
flower until it can be removed by hand.
A plate H is fitted on the case A. which keeps the blade D in proper position.
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 1
claim is :-
1. A flower cutter and holder consisting of a case with cutting edge carrying a
sliding blade of hook form furnished with a spring and means for operating, and a
holder fitted on the front of the case holding the cut flower, substantially as described
and for the purposes specified.
2. A flower cutter and holder consisting of a case with cutting blade of hook
form held in the said groove and carried on a rod, with a spring returning it after
each operation to its original position, and a spring clip held open by the sliding
blade and closing on the stem when cut, and holding it until removed, substantially
as described and for the purposes specified.
3. The improved flower cutter and holder constructed and operating substantially
in the manner described and shown in the accompanying drawings and for the
purposes specified.
Dated this 25th der of Anil 1904
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.