Year: 1888

page_text: I JOHN CLAYTON MEWBURN, of 169 Fleet Street, in the City of London, Fellow of
the Institute of Patent Agents, 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
The first of the present invention relates generally to the method of holding and
presenting rules and leads for use substantially in the manner set forth in Specification
No 1593 of 1887, in which a series of receptacles arranged relatively one above the
other, are each formed with a lateral opening through which the leads or rules may
be conveniently withdrawn. In the construction referred to, the lines or columns of
leads or rules incline forward or down-hill in such manner that their centres of
gravity are upon the lower side or toward the line supporting shoulder below, thus
throwing a large proportion of the weight of the column upon the said line end
supports and thereby creating a proportionately high degree of friction and resistance
to be overcome while removing the lowest type or lead from the end of a column.
Now, while it is essential that the line of leads on rules shall side down the inclined
floor of the holder automatically as fast as those at the lower extremities are removed,
it is also especially desirable that the resistance afforded to the removal of the
types or leads shall be rendered as slight as possible, in order to facilitate handling,
and also to avoid undue wear upon the leads or rules, and the main feature of the
improvements consists in the arrangement and construction of parts whereby the
centres of gravity of the leads or rules are thrown backward or up-hill and maintained
in such position that almost the entire weight of each hne or column is borne by
the bottom or floor of the holder and the pressure against the end supporting
shoulders is reduced to the minimum. This is accomplished mainly by the com-
bination and use with the compartment of an inclined sliding back rest or line
supporter and forwarder, which, while sustaining the rear end of the line at the

page_text: proper melination and receiving the back pressure exerted by it, also insures the
gradual descent of the types or leads down the inclined floor The inclination of
the front edge of the back rest, and the inclination of the floors of the compartments
are regulated so that the line of leads or rules will just move downward slowly
and gently until the lower end of the line rests against the end support.
The mvention also includes the special formation of the end line support or shoulder
in such manner that the lowest lead or rule in the line may be quickly fieed from the
said line and support and from the pressure of the line above
This consists in
using a supporting shoulder of such angular form that when the lead is inclined to a
certain degree toward the right it will be clear of the shoulder which latter will then
relieve it from whatever pressure the line may exert from above
In this connection the invention also consists in forming the floor of each com-
partment at the point of removal of the leads or rules, of less width than the width of
the latter (preferably about one-half) so that the leads or rules may be readily
removed at a curve or angle and thereby be more quickly freed from contact with
the supports In this case the receded front edge of the floor may be used as a
fulcrum or centre upon which the upper part of the lead or ule may be made to
swing outward until released
The necessity of either raising the last rule or lead,
or withdrawing it in a lino parallel to the floor of the holder during the act of
removal is thus avoided, and the act is rendered more natural and convenient.
The invention includes the inclining of the type compartment laterally, for the
purpose of more effectually supporting the bottom leads when they comeide with the
exit apertures and reduced floor support, and also to preserve the perfect alignment of
all the leads or rules, and prevent their falling toward the opposite side
Another important change in the present construction consists in regulating and
precribing the width of the transverse opening through which the leads or rules are
removed to conform to the thickness of the leads or rules, or to the number to be
simultaneously removed by making the end supporting shoulder adjustable with
relation to the opposed edges of the side walls of the channel Heretofore the edges
of the side walls have been made adjustable with relation to an end support which was
stationary, but the present means of adjustment is found preferable under certain
conditions.
For this reason I designedly make the edge of the back or left hand wall of the
channel, for a distance coinciding with the position of the upper portions of the
lowest leads or rules in the line, parallel to the end line support, so that the distance
between it and the said end line support will control the number of leads or rules that
may be started forward from the end of the line by the thumb or finger applied
to the edges of such leads or rules at the left hand side and drawn forward
transveisely towards the right In fact when the adjustable end support is used
substantially as herein shown and described, the right hand wall may be dispensed
with so far as regulating the number or thickness of rules or leads to be removed
is concerned, although it is preferable to retain it as a guard against any adhesiveness
between adjoining leads on rules which might otherwise have a tendency to be drawn
for ward or deranged during the removal of those below
In the lead and rule holders described in Specification No 1593 of 1887 herem-
before referred to, the upper left hand edges of the lowest leads or rules are accessible
from the left hand side of the compartments, but such construction was accidental.
It forms no part of the present invention except so far as this cousists in the com-
bination with a line end support of a left hand side wall formed with a parallel edge,
opposed to the said end line support for the purpose of controlling the removal of the
leads or rules.
One of the main objects of the invention is to adapt an ordinary printers galley,
either permanently or temporarily, for use as a lead of rule holdet and presenter, and
this is accomplished by arranging and combining the parts for supporting the lower
end of the line of leads or rules and for regulating and conti olling then removal, in
the form of an attachment to the said galley whereby all necessity for changing the
shape o utility of the latter, as a galley, is obviated, while the leads or rules are

page_text: accommodated and controlled as effectively as they would be in a specially constructed
compartment
It is obvious that the attachment may be applied to a specially constructed channel
if preferred, instead of a galley; or the features of construction embodied in it may
be incorporated in permanent form in a suitable form of channel or compartment
without departing from the spirit of the invention.
In the accompanying drawings I have shown by way of illustration practical means
for utilizing the improvements, although it is obvious that the construction may be
modified or changed somewhat in detail without deviating from the intent of the
invention, and I do not therefore wish to confine myself strictly to the identical form
of parts shown.
Figure 1 is an elevation of the upper side of an ordinary printers' galley provided
with an attachment for controlling the removal of types or loads. Figure 2 is an end
view of the same taken from the delivery end Figure 3 is an elevation of the rear
side of the attachment and adjoining portion of the galley Figure 4 is a face view
of the galley and attachment inclined vertically and charged with a line of leads or
rules Figure 5 is a view of the delivery end of the same showing the lateral
inclination imparted to the device. Figure 6 is an isometrical view of the main
portion of the attachment, and Figure 7 is a similar view of the end line support
removed
The attachment A, is secured to an ordinary printers galley B, by any suitable
means, since it is obvious that various means might be substituted for the particular
mode of connection herein shown without deviating from the general effect of the
combination of the douvery attachment with the galley. The connection between
the said parts may be either permanent or temporary as preferred, although it is
designed to use a means for securing the parts together which will leave the galley
unaltered and intact for use in the ordinary way when the attachment is removed. If
preferred the attachment may be applied to a specially constructed channel or holder
with like effect
In the drawings the attachment is formed with a recess a, into which the extremity
of one of the comparatively broad thick side walls of the galley B, fits, the parts
being held together by screws a', or equivalent means.
The attachment A, is formed with an extension or floor piece C, the upper surface c,
of which, when the attachment is in position upon the galley, coincides with, and forms
a continuation of the inner surface of the side wall b, of the galley, which inner side
wall, in use constitutes the floor or support for the ends of the types or leads D, and
for their sustainer and follower E
Side walls or wings c¹, c³, extend upward from the the extension C, at right angles
to its upper surface or floor, the rear or left hand side wall c¹, coinciding with and
formning an extension of the back plate 61, of the galley B
As a feature of the invention consists in imparting a slight lateral tilt to the whole
contrivance, as illustrated in Figure 5, for the purpose of causing the line of leads or
types to incline gently to the left against the back plate b₁ of the galley B, and
thereby obviate all danger of their falling forward to the right, out of the galley, it is
desirable that the left hand wing or wall c³, of the attachment A, shall fit accurately
to the back plate 6', of the galley, and a shoulder or offset c, is therefore formed
between it and the plate or frame c, against which shoulder the edge 62, of the back
plate b¹ abuts.
various ways
The lateral inclination of the holder towards the left hand may be accomplished in
In the drawings a simple brace ca, is shown as attached to the back of
the plate c, and is used to support the holder in its upright position upon an inclined
bed, tible or stand, or any other inclined means of support, as for instance the top of
a type setter case
The supporting plate or shoulder G, for the end of the line of leads or rules is made
adjustible upon the extension piece C, by any appropriate means, a convement
form of connection cons.sting in forming the end support G with a dovetailed base 9,
adapted to slide in a corresponding dovetail groove g', formed in the upper side of.

page_text: the said extension C, the support G, being adjusted and held in position by a
scrow g, engaging a female screw thread g³, in the end of the extension C, and
connected with the slide g, by means of a lug g* projecting from the under side of the
latter.
The end support G, is inclined at the angle at which it is designed to have the leads
descend with relation to the floor of the holder
Upon its inner side it is formed with the line end bearing suiface h, against which
the lowest lead or rule in the line rests. This bearing surface h, is as sinall as is
consistent with an adequate support of the leads or rules, and its right hand edge h³,
inclines downward and backward towards the left, so that when a lead or rule is
turned at an angle a sufficient distance towards the right, (as indicated by dotted lines
in Figure 5) the left hand edge of the lead or rule will clear the supporting inclined
edge h¹, and will be entirely free for removal The lower left hand portion of the
lead or rule immediately after clearing the edge h¹, occupies the space or depression h²,
formed in the support G, although it is obvious that the latter may be so constructed as
to be entirely open and free beyond the edge h¹, of the bearing surface h.
Also, if preferred the angular bearing surface may be arranged so as to hear only
upon the extreme lower portion of the lowest type or lead until the latter has been
made to assume the inclination at the right, essential to free it.
In order to facilitate this method of quickly releasing the leads on rules and
obviating friction &c., I make the floor of the holder, at the point of delivery less in
width than the width of the types to be removed; so that the right hand edge of the
floor at this point may be conveniently used as a fulcrum or centre upon which
to turn the leads or rules to the right during the act of removal as illustrated in
Figure 5.
The lower portion of the side wall c¹, is preferably extended beyond the edge c4, as
at c, sufficiently to afford a positive support for the lower left hand edges of the
lowest leads or rules after they have passed beyond the prescribing edge c, with
relation to which the line end support G is adjustable
The edge co, of the right hand side wall c³, when used, is parallel to and in the same
plane as the corresponding edge c', of the left hand wall c', and therefore both the
said edges bear the same relation to the adjustable line end support G In fact the
right hand edge ³, may be used alone in conjunction with the end line support G, for
prescribing the number or thickness of the leads or rules to be removed, if preferred,
in substantially the same manner as described in the said Specification No 1593
of 1887.
The line sustaine and follower E, is formed with a bearing edge e, for the upper
end of the line of leads or rules, which is inclined- and -parallel, or nearly so, to the
lower end line support G.
It is obvious that the parts may be used either vertically without lateral inclination
as heretofore, or the lateral inclination may be towards the left as herein shown
without deviating from the principle or general construction of the device.
When inclined to the right and used in connection with a printers galley the
latter will be inverted in position with its open s.de towards the left. A lateral
inclination toward the right hand side would also obviate the necessity for the
employment of the left hand side wall c¹
Another feature of the invention consists in the arrangement of a series of two
or more separate lead or rnle holding compartments in adjoining parallel lines,
with the delivery ends of smaller compartiments upon the left hand side and
extending sufficiently in advance of the delivery end of the next largest to afford
convenient access to any or all the compartments for the purpose of removing the
respective sizes of the leads or rules independently.
In this connection the invention also includes the combination, with an inde
pendently formed lead or rule channel or channels, of a suitable frame or support
provided with one or more seats for the reception and support of the said removable
and transferable channels, each of which latter is complete in itself and adapted
to hold and store the leads or rules when not in use. For the double purpose of

page_text: preventing the accidental spilling or displacement of the leads or rules from the
front or delivery end of each channel, and to afford a means of locking the leads
or rules within the channel when not in use, I forin the fi ont end of each channel
with a safety guard or lateral projection from the left hand side wall The outer
or right hand edge of this guard extends obliquely downward from right to left to
afford a rapid cut off or clearance to the type or lead being removed laterally
toward the right hand, the foot or lower edge of the said last lead or rule, when
in position in the channel, resting against a comparatively small strip or shoulder
forming a portion of the seat or support upon the frame The floor of the channel
at this point is also decreased in width, so that its right hand edge may act as a
fuler um or turning point upon which to swing the lead or rule laterally and down-
ward to the night during removal, and the upper edge of the foot rest or stop,
above referred to as forming part of the seat, is inclined downward from left to right,
so that when the lead or rule has reached a certain inclination to the right, corre-
sponding to the inclination of the right hand odge of the line retainer above, which
extends from the left hand side wall of the channel, the lower edge or heel of the
load or rule will be fice
In the construction at present under consideration the oblique end rest and the
reduced floor support form part of the removable lead and rule compartment itselt,
and the oblique end rest also acts as a means for locking the leads or rules within the
compartment when not in use, while the lower stop or shoulder forms a portion of
the seat or support for the forward end of the compartment as well as an abutment
for the heel of the lowest lead or rulo
The leads or rules are locked in the compartments when full by placing the inclined
line support and follower in front of the line with its inclined edge resting against the
inner surface of the oblique end guard
Another feature of the invention consists in the special means employed for
regulating both the vertical and lateral inclination of the lead and rule compartments,
or their holder or frame.
A distinguishing feature of the construction, as before intimated, consists in an
independently formed lead and rule compartment formed with an end line support and
reduced floor surface at the delivery end,-the front edge of the right hand side wall
ending a sufficient distance back of the plane of the end line support to permit of the
withdrawal laterally of one or more types or leads In addition to this special con-
struction of the compartments individually I design to make the right hand side wall
of each compartment of less height than that of the leads or rules when contained
therein, so that access may be had to any portion of the line of the said leads or
rules
For the purpose of rendering the operation of removing a lead or rule as free and
unrestricted as possible, a feature of the invention consists in the use of an anti-friction
roller as a bearing or end rest for the lower end of the line of leads or rules,-the
axis of the said anti-friction roller being inclined parallel, or nearly parallel, to the
position of the lowest lead or rule in the line. The invention also includes means for
adjusting the position of this anti-friction roller longitudinally with relation to the
leads or rules, to adapt it to leads or rules of different length, as to their varying
requirements.
Figure 8 represents a front elevation of a triple lead or rule holder, consti ucted as
above explained. Figure 9 is an elevation of the lower front portion of the same
looking from the right hand side Figure 10 is a rear elevation of the triple holder.
Figure 11 is an elevation of the lower front end of the holder, looking from the left hand
side. Figure 12ª is an elevation of the lower front portion of a lead and rule com-
partment illustrating the locking of the front end of the line of leads or rules therein.
Figure 13" is a sectional view of the lower front portion of a lead or rale compartment
and adjoining portion of its seat or holder
The channel support or trame A, may be formed with any suitable number of
channel or compartment seats or holders a. Where accommodations are afforded for
more than one compartment B, as shown in the diawings, the lower front portions a¹

page_text: of the seats a, are arranged successively back of each other from left to right,—the
compartments containing the shorter leads or rules being placed at the extreme left
while the remaining lengths follow successively in the order of their respective
lengths.
By this means it will be seen that the lower ends of all the several lines of leads
or rules will be equally accessible, and their removal toward the night hand
unobstructed.
The seats or supports a, for the compartments B, within the support or frame A,
are inclined in such manner as to impait the necessary degree of inclination to the
compartments themselves, such inclination, and the method of inclining the leads or
rules backward, &c, being substantially the same as that herein before referred to It
will be noticed that the compartments are inclined both vertically and laterally toward
the left hand side, and in practice it is important to regulate the relative degree of
inclination with accuracy, according to the size or character of the leads or rules to be
accommodated For this reason I support the holder A upon 3 adjustable rests a, a, a
and one stationary rest a³, by which both the vertical and lateral inclination of the
holder may be increased 01 diminished. It is obvious that other means for
accomplishing this may be substituted for the set screws herein shown without
deviating from the invention in this respect, although the construction shown is simple
and effective.
The holder A when plural is formed with the partitions a, and the lower front
ends a', of the seats a, are formed with the upwardly projecting flanges or shoulders a7,
which act as abutments or stops for both the ends of the compartments B, and the
lower edge of the lowest leads or rules C.
The left hand seat a³, (and the others also if desired) in addition to the abutment a²,
is provided with an end line support as, having an anti-friction roller a³, against which
the upper portions of the leads or rules rest directly in succession. The axis of the
roller a³, is parallel, or nearly so, to the length of the leads or rules when in the com-
partment. This end line support is preferably adjustable longitudinally substantially
as shown, along the left hand edge of the holder A This adjustment may be
accomplished in any convenient manner As shown in the drawings, the roller a³, is
mounted between the arms a¹, which project laterally from the slotted plate a",
is secured in the required position to the left hand side wall by the set nuts 1, screwing
up the ends of studs ', which pass through the slots a¹, in the plate a".
which
Each compartment B, has the edge of its front end wall b₁, inclined at a suitable
angle; and one of its side walls (preferably the right 63) is of less height than the
height of the leads or rules when within the compartments. This latter feature
permits of the regulation of irregularities or defects in the alignment of the leads or
rules, and enables the user to readily ascertain the state or length of the line or
column.
A type supporter and follower D, similar to that herein before shown and described,
is employed to sustain and insure the descent of the rear end of the column of types
or leads when in use; or when the latter are not required for immediate use it is
transferred to the front of the line, as shown in Figure 12", and used to lock and
enclose the line of types or leads within the compartment, being held against dis-
placement from the channel by the laterally projecting end guard 63, which projects
from the left hand side wall of the compartment.
The right edge of the end guard 63, is inclined downward and backward as shown
in Figure 8, for the purpose of facilitating the removal of the leads or rules as herein-
before set forth Immediately at its front lower extremity the floor b, of each
compartment is reduced in width (as shown in Figure 13ª) for the same reason.
The right hand edge 64, of this contracted floor support 6, acts as a fulcrum or
centre point upon which the lower lead or rule turns during the removal from left to
right through the transverse spice 66, between the front edge of the side wall 6³, and
the inner surface of the roller as, or lateral guard 63, and when the lateral inclination
attained by the lead or rule is equal to and coincides with that of the right hand edge
of the lateral guard ¿³.

page_text: By the construction here set forth I afford ample means for the convenient
storage of the different leads or rules when not in use, and concentrate them and
facilitate their immediate distribution when required for use; thus practically
approximating the desired end, i.e a place for every lead and rule, and every rule
and lead in its place
It is obvious that by lessening the angle at which the leads or rules are to
descend I am thereby enabled to decrease the pressure of the line or column above,
upon the lowest leads or rules, thus proportionately decreasing the resistance to
be overcome by the hand of the compositor while effecting the removal of the leads
or rules successively through the lateral opening at the front of the case or channel.
In Specification No. 1595 of 1887 already herein referred to is described and
shown a channel floor pivotally suspended at the front end of the case, and adjustable
in inclination in the present case I also pivotally suspend the support floor at or
near the front end of the case, and the feature of novelty in this connection consists
in providing for a slight adjustment of the said supporting floor longitudinally in
order to regulate with accuracy from the back of the case or channel the position of
the lower front edges of the holder,-such lower front end line rest in the present
case being attached to, and forming a part of the floor.
Another feature of novelty consists in the special means employed herein for
supporting the rear end of the floor and effecting its adjustment in inclination, a
supporting lever or handle pivotally connected to the floor piece being used as both a
handle for raising and lowering the floor and as a catch, which by entering any of
a series of notches provided for the purpose will sustain the floor in the required
position
In connection with an adjustable stop or screw upon the line follower another special
feature of the construction consists in forming the inclined floor of the channel or case
with a series of perforations adapted to receive the lower end of the said adjustable
pin or screw upon the follower when it is desired to lock or hold the follower in a
prescribed position within the channel or case, as for instance when not in use,
or during the removal or transfer of the apparatus. Incidentally these perforations,
in conjunction with a central groove in the upper side of the floor afford means
for the escape of dirt or other foreign substances which are able to collect during
use.
The invention also includes the combination and arrangement, with the pivotally
suspended floor adjustable in inclination, of an upper front end line support which is
adjustable concentrically for the purpose of effecting and preserving the proper relation
of the parts under all circumstances
Another feature of the improved construction consists in making the lower
front end rest adjustable upon its support for the purpose of regulating and
controlling with accuracy the lower ends or heels of the leads
or rules
according to the requiements of the various thicknesses to be used in the case or
channel.
The invention also includes a special form of cover for the channel or case,
consisting of a top plate sliding between the upper side walls and provided with a
downwardly projecting front plate which is adjustable in length so that it may be
regulated to coincide with the height of the leads or rules, to the top only of
which it is designed to extend, thus protecting all but the front surface of
the lowest lead or rule in the column, the exposure of which is essential during
use, and unobjectionable when the case or channel is not in use
In order to guard against all possibility of the unintentional displacement of the
lowest lead or rule through the transverse exit when the device is not in use, or
during its temporary removal or transfer, I provide the upper front end guard
with an adjustable pin or screw by which the upper ends of the lowest lead or
rule may be forced back beyond the front edge of the side wall of the case or
channel
This front edge of the side wall, in front of which the leads or rules are withdrawn
1s also of peculiar formation, as will be seen by reference to Figure 15 of the

page_text: drawings, for the purpose of facilitating the clearance and removal of
or rules.
LDO ICHWIS
The invention includes a swinging back rest or brace, which, when not in use,
acts as a cover to the rear end of the case or channel, enclosing and protecting
the means for adjusting the inclined floor, but which when it is desired to impart
a lateral inclination to the channel or case as and for the reasons hereinbefore
explained, may be used as a support or prop for the case or channel as indicated
in Figure 19.
Figure 12 is a vertical longitudinal section of a lead or rule holder constructed as
above explained. Figure 13 is a transverse section of the rear end of the line
follower and the adjoining portion of the floor upon a plane coinciding with the
centre of the adjustable stop or screw. Figure 14 is an elevation of the right hand
side of the case or channel. Figure 15 is an elevation of the left hand side of the case or
channel. Figure 16 is a plan of the same closed. Figure 17 is a similar view with
the cover removed. Figure 18 is a vertical longitudinal section of the case in which
a storage channel or tray has been introduced Figure 19, an end view of the
device illustrating the use of the back cover as a brace or support when it is
desired to incline the case or channel laterally. Figure 2 is a transverse section of
the follower and adjoining portion of the floor, taken upon a plane coinciding with
the axis of the rear roller in the follower. Figure 21 is a top view of the cal
portion of the adjustable floor, showing the adjoining wall, &c. in section Figure 22
is a bottom view of the rear portion of the adjustable floor, showing the adjoining side
walls, &c in section.
The front edges a², a³ of the side walls of the channel or holder A are inclined at
an angle approximating that at which the greater variety of leads or rules will be made
to assume in their descent, the longer and heavier leads or rules requiring a greater
elevation of the floor than the smaller leads or rules.
Any deviation from the fixed front lines of the side walls is compensated for upon
the left hand side by making the upper end front rest b, adjustable concentrically
with the mean position of the pivot c, of the adjustable floor C. That is to say, if it
is necessary to increase the degree of inclination of the floor C, beyond that shown in
the drawings the upper front end rest is correspondingly adjusted forward so as to
maintain the proper relation between the parts This adjustinent may be effected in
various ways. As shown in the drawings the lateral projection or rest b, is mounted
upon an arm b¹, by which it is secured to the left hand side wall a', the arm b¹ being
formed with a slot 6, through which the binding screws b³, (3
The slot ³ 1s
pass
substantially concentric to the mean position of the pivot c, and it is also preferably
-made wide enough to admit of more or less lateral adjustment when necessary to
compensate for any slight change in the position of the pivot c
The opposed bearing surface L, upon the right hand side is permanently attached to
the floor piece C, projecting upward therefrom and partaking of its motion therefrom
when adjusted, so that the relative positions of these parts are maintained under all
circumstances. The bearing L is cut away underneath the gauge point L',
substantially as shown for the purpose of facilitating the clearance and withdrawal
of the leads or rules In attaching the bearing L to the floor piece, provision is
made for a slight degree of adjustment as by the slots ', and set screws 1, in
Figure 14.
a,
Between the smaller walls a¹ near the rear of the device is arranged the cuived
segment D, concentric with the mean position of the pivot c. This segment is formed
with a longitudinal slot d through which the adjusting screw c¹, projects The inner
end of the said screw c¹, engages a female screw thread formed in the rear end of the
floor piece C, and it is held against longitudinal movement by the collar c², and uut c
so that by its rotation in one or the other direction it will cause the floor C, to advance
or recede (within certain limits) as the case may be, the pivot c resting loosely upor
the upper edges of the bearings a*, as and sliding back or forth thereon under the
Impulse of the screw. The nut also affords a means of holding the screw in a
prescribed position.

page_text: But the rear end of the floor C, is designed to be supported positively by other
means than the screw c¹-a laterally swinging lever E, being provided for this
purpose. The inner end of the lever Ĕ, is pivotally attached to the underside of the
floor C, as at e, and its outer end projects through the slot d, so as to afford a handle.
Notches d', d' are formed in the segmental piece D, which open into the said slot d,
and when it is desired to support the floor C, in a prescribed position, the outer
portion of the lover E is simply swung into the appropriate notch as will be under-
stood by reference to Figures 12, 18, 19 and 22.
A swinging cover F, is pivoted to a cross piece a between the upper rear side walls,
and is designed to enclose and protect the screw c², and lever E, or it may if required
be used as a brace or rest as shown in Figure 19 when it is desired to incline the
channel or holder laterally.
For the smaller and more numerous sizes of leads and rules the floor will occupy
what may be called its normal position, approximately that illustrated in the drawings,
in which position it is designed to enclose the upper part of the channel or
compartment by a sliding cover G. The horizontal portion g, of this cover G, 18
supported in the horizontal grooves a³, a³ formed in the upper edges of the side
walls
a¹ and is held therein by a set screw G¹, which engages a female screw thread
in the cross piece aⓇ.
a,
The horizontal portion 9, of the cover G, is formed with the slot g* through which
the screw G¹ passes. By this means the cover G, is given a certain degree of
adjustment horizontally, so that it may be brought forward beyond the lowest lead or
rule when leads or rules longer than those shown are used. Or in the case of the use
of longer leads or rules the inclined front portion G³, of the cover G, may be
contracted in length to conform to the new requirements, the said front inclined
section G², being made of 2 parts, that is to say, the rigid extension 93, and the
adjustable plate 93, substantially as shown The movable plate 93, is preferably formed
with the longitudinal slot g', through which the set screws g, g, pass and engage with
female screw threads in the rigid extension g³.
The upper front line end support b, is provided with an adjustable stop or screw 61,
which in use is retracted so as not to project beyond the inner surface of the said
upper front line end support, the object of its use being to afford a means of
forcing back the upper portion of the line, when not in use, beyond the front
edge of the bearing surface L, so that the lowest lead or rule cannot be dislodged
laterally.
The lower front line end support H, is secured adjustably to the forward extension C¹,
of the floor C, by any appropriate means. As shown in the drawings it is formed
with a sloth, through which the set screws h¹, h¹ pass before entering the female
screw threads formed for their reception in the extension C¹. The upper surface
of the latter extends forward at a right angle to the length of leads or rules when
in position.
The floor C, is formed with a series of perforations *, c and its upper surface is
formed with a central groove or gutter c³.
The groove or gutter c, not only serves to decrease the frictional contact with the
follower I, but also facilitates the collection and discharge through the perforations c, c
of dirt or other foreign substances which would otherwise be liable to accumulate
objectionably during the use of the device.
The perforations c', also afford means for engaging the lower end of the adjustable
stop or screw J, situated at the rear of the follower in a certain position against
movement in the channel, the stop J, is adjusted so that it will enter any of the series
of holes c, and certain of the latter may be provided with female screw threads for
the purpose of positively engaging the end of the stop J, and thereby locking the
follower in position for transportation or storage purpose.
Where a storage channel or tray K, is used (as illustrated in Figure 18)
its bottom is formed with holes h, which coincide with the perforations c, in the
adjustable supporting floor C, and the action in such case is the same as though the
leads or rules rested directly upon the said supporting floor C.

page_text: The front bearing or line supporting edge 2, of the follower I, is formed at the
angle, with relation to the supporting floor C, at which it is desired to maintain the
leads with relation to the said floor under all circumstances the variations in the angle
of their inclination from a vertical line being effected by the adjustment of the rear
end of the supporting floor as herein before set forth. The extreme lower front end 2',
of the follower I, is formed so as to extend at right angles to the floor of the channel
or compartment.
The lower edge of the follower is provided with one or more rollers or wheels 2,
substantially as shown which project sufficiently below the underside of the follower
to prevent frictional contact with the floor
The adjustable floor C, is formed with a rectangular back c, at the rear for the
purpose of isolating the segment D, and the means of adjustment from the contents
of the channel.
The cover F, may be provided with a series of perforations f, if desired, for the
purpose of varying the lateral inclination of the channel, by means of the set screw f³,
which may be passed through any of the said holes before engaging with the cross
piece aº.
In the Specification already referred to various means are described for regulating
and controlling the width of the transverse opening through which the leads or rules
are successively removed to adapt it to leads or rules of different thicknesses, or to the
simultaneous removal of two or more leads or rules. The leading feature in the next
part of this present invention consists in effecting such regulation of the transverse
opening or exit by means of a sliding and adjustable plate situated above the leads
or rules, and adapted to answer also as a cover to the channel or compartment. I
have hei einbefore described a somewhat similar arrangement of an adjustable sliding
cover, but in such case it is a cover simply and nothing more being designed to rest
entirely above the leads and rules, especially those composing the extreme lower
portion of the line, and has nothing to do with the width of the transverse exit;
whereas in the construction about to be described the lower front end of the adjustable
front plate is designed to project down in front of the upper portion of the last lead
or rule in the line, and to control the position of the said last lead or leads with
relation to the fixed edge or bearing upon the side wall in front of which the leads or
rules must pass in order to escape. In other words, the space between the said front
edge or beaiing upon the side wall and the inner surface of the adjustable front plato
constitutes the transverse slot or aperture through which alone the leads or rules can
be removed The simplicity, cheapness and effectiveness of this method of creating
and controling the transverse exit are of practical importance, the construction being
reduced to the fewest possible parts, so that the storage channels themselves may
all be fitted in this way to deliver the leads or rules when required, and under
the peculiar conditions of my method of presentation without the transfer to, or
use of specially constructed duplicate channel holders provided with delivery mechanism
as heretofore
Another novel feature of construction consists in the special formation and
combination with the bottom of the channel, of a spine or stiffener, to the front end
of which the front lower end rest is attached. The said spine is grooved longitudinally
upon opposite sides, and is held in place by internal longitudinal beads or ribs,
formed in the lower extensions of the channel walls, which beads or ribs engage
the said longitudinal grooves in the spine, at the same time permitting a
slight longitudinal adjustment of the spine when necessary, for the purpose
of regulating with accuracy the position of the front lower angular line end
rest or stop.
Figure 23 is a longitudinal section of the lead and rule holder channel above
described in a horizontal position Figure 24 is an elevation of the right hand side
of the same. Figure 25 is an elevation of the left hand side of the front portion of
the channel or holder. Figure 26 is an elevation of the right hand portion of the
channel or holder, showing the front plate lowered. Figuro 27 is a front elevation
of the channel or holder resting upon a block or holder by which the channel is

page_text: inclined both laterally and longitudinally Figure 28 is a transverse section of the
channel upon plane of line x---x Figure 23. Figure 29 is a front elevation of the
channel. Figure 30 13 an elevation of the channel, resting upon a block or
holder by which it is inclined longitudinally. Figure 31 is an isometrical
perspective of the improved form of line sustainer and follower used in the
channel. Figure 32 is an isometrical perspective of the front end of the channel or
holder, empty, and Figure 33 is an elevation of the end line support and follower
provided with a screw for effecting a change or adjustment in inclination when
desirable.
The channel A, is rectangular in form excepting at the front end, where the front
edges a², a of its side walls a, a¹ are inclined at the angle which it is designed the
leads or rules shall assume when in line in the channel. The right hand edge a³,
1s preferably formed with the projection at, the extreme front edge of which forms
the rear side of the transverse slot or opening through which the leads or rules are
removed. The left hand side wall a', is formed with the lower extension a, which
projects forward at the left hand side of the lower front end line rest B, and sustain
the lower loads or rules upon that side
The lower end line rest B, is inclined at an opposite angle to that of the leads
or rules, and is provided with the adjustable too piece b, which stops the lower
edge of the lowest lead or rule as shown in the previous figures hereinbefore
described.
The upper front end rest c, consists of the lower end of the front plate C, which is
adjustable longitudinally upon the slide or frame D.
The front plate C, is adjusted for use in such manner that its lower end c, covers and
sustains the extreme upper end of the lowest lead and rule in the line, being regulated
in position in accordance with the requirements of the various lengths of leads or rules
to be used.
The distance between the inner surface of the upper end rest c, and the front edge
of the projection a*, is regulated by adjusting the sliding cover plate D (upon the front
end d, of which the front plate C, is mounted) longitudinally in the proper direction by
ineans of the screw E, which turns in the stationary bearing e, while its inner threaded
end engages a female screw thread formed in the lug d', projecting upward from the
rear of the cover plate D.
The longitudinal adjustment of the front plate C, may be accomplished in any
suitable or convenient manner.
In the drawings the plate C, is formed with the longitudinal slot c', through which
set screws c', c' pass before engaging female threads formed in the inclined end d, of
the cover plate D.
Underneath the bottom or floor a, of the channel is situated a stiffener or spine G.
This spine G, may be permanently or rigidly attached to the channel if desired, but it
is preferably attached so that it may be adjusted longitudinally in either direction
within a small degree. A convenient way of providing for this is to form
longitudinal grooves g, g upon opposite sides of the spine, which will receive and
engage internal beads or ribs a', a' formed in the lower extensions of the side
walls a, a'. Of course it is obvious that the longitudinal ribs may be formed upon
the spine, and the corresponding longitudinal grooves in the channel side walls if
preferred.
The spine is held in a prescribed position by set screws g', g¹ which pass through
slots a, as formed in the side walls a, a¹ and enter the spine. By this means the
position of the front lower line end rest B, which is attached to the forward end of the
spine G, may be regulated with accuracy.
It is to be understood that, as heretofore, the front edge a³, of the left hand wall a',
is situated a sufficient distance behind the right hand front edge of the cut-off a', to
permit of the thumb or finger of the operator being pressed against the left hand edge
of the lowest leads or rules, so that they may be quickly and conveniently started forward
toward the right, through the exit space.

page_text: It will also be noticed that a free space is left below the cut-off a', which space also
facilitates the withdrawal of the leads or rules
The grooves for the sliding cover D, may be made by bending over the upper edges
of the side walls as shown, or it may be supported so as to admit of the necessary
longitudinal adjustment in any suitable manner.
The end line support H, may be cast or otherwise formed with the longitudinal
grooves or depressions h, h, hin its sides and bottom; and its front or bearing
surface, is inclined at the same angle as the front edges of the side walls, so as to
sustain and carry forward the leads or rules at the proper angle or removal.
the channel is not in use the front plate C, is lowered into the position shown in
Figure 26, so as to inclose and protect the end of the line of leads or rules.
When
Attached to the spine are two or more feet or rests G₁, G¹ which serve to raise the
bottom of the channel sufficiently to permit of the placing of the fingers underneath
the channel when it is desired to lift it from a flat surface, and besides facilitating the
handling of the channel, generally afford means for retaining the channel in position
upon the block J, which is shouldered or recessed, as at 1, 3, to receive the feet G. The
block J, 1s to support the channel in the proper standard inclined position, and is
simple and inexpensive in construction
The end line support H, may be perforated transversely, as at h², and the
side walls of the channel A, may likewise be formed with a series of perforations h³,
which will correspond with the hole h³, when opposite, so that a pin may be passed
through coinciding holes for the purpose of locking the slug in a prescribed position.
The end line support and follower H, may also be provided with a sciow, as here-
tofore, but in the present case the screw not only affords a means of handling the
follower but also affords a means of regulating or varying its inclination within the
channel, if desirable
The invention further comprises the features of special construction of parts herein-
aftor described and shown; among the more important of which is the peculiar forma-
tion of the front edges of both the right and left hand side walls of the compartment,
whereby, without resort to any preparatory adjustment, the operator may readily
remove one, two or three leads or rules as he may elect. This is an advantage of
considerable importance, especially in connection with the composition of job or other
matter of a mixed nature, where variable numbers of loads or rules are required from
time to time. This result is effected essentially, by forming the front edge of the
right hand side at an inclination which is steeper than the inclination imparted to the
leads or rules, so that at the lower end of the line the lower portions of several lead>
or rules will be expressed, while only the upper portion of a single lead or rule will
project beyond-the-upper front edge of the said right hand side wall. Thus, by pressing
laterally from left to right, upon the extreme lower portion of the line, the heels of
3 leads or rules may be projected outward beyond the right hand side wall, to be
followed readily by their upper portions, whereas, if pressure be applied, in like manner,
at or near the middle of the length of the leads or rules, only 2 leads or rules will be
started, and if the pressure is applied at the upper end only a single lead or rule will
be severed from the line.
In order to gauge and render definite the respective positions at which the prescribed
number of leads or rules may be removed, the front edge of the left hand side wall,
is formed upon the same general angle as that of the corresponding edge of the right
hand side wall, but with off sets respectively corresponding to the thickness of one, two
and three leads or rules. Thus upon the left hand side only the edge of the upper
portion of one lead or rule is exposed while the middle portion of two are exposed
midway, and the lower portions of three are exposed below. Substantially the same
result may be attained by making the front edge of the left hand side wall parallel
with that of the right, but I prefer the use of the offsets mentioned as affording
a means of more readily locating the required position either to sight or touch.
The front edges of the side walls are bevelled to facilitate the removal of the lowest
leads or rules as hereinafter described. For instance the distance between the front

page_text: end rests and the inner side of the right hand wall is thus rendered slightly greater
than the distance between the said front end rests and the extreme edge of the outer
surface of the said walls so that any slight variation in the thickness or inclination of
the lowest leads or rules will be compensated for by such interior bevel.
Another feature of the invention consists in providing for the regulation of the
leads or rules within the compartiment by means of a movable end line bearing surface
hinged to the upper part of the slug or follower and resting against an adjustable
screw passing longitudinally through the body of the slug. By this means the
inclination of the leads or rulos may be adjusted with accuracy with relation to the
fixed front edges of the side walls and variations in size or thicknesses thereby be
compensated for.
In this connection the invention also includes the forming of the lower front end
line support of a screw counter-sunk or enclosed in the forward part of the floor of the
compartment, the head of which screw projects sufficiently above the upper surface
of the floor to act as an adjustable stop or rest for the heel of the lowest lead or rule
in a line
The front end of the cover, which acts as the upper end line support, is hinged to a
real portion which latter overlaps the side walls upon either side.
The rear wall of the compartment is also hinged so as to swing backward and
constitute an extension of the floor of the compartment upon which the end line
support on follower may be run out when desired, in order to give access to the
compartment from the rear, as for purposes of filling, &c. This back or extension is
formed with a shallow groove corresponding in width to that of the anti-friction roller
in the follower, and with a depression into which the lower part of the periphery of said
roller drops when the slug is withdrawn to the proper extent,-both the groove and
the recess being employed for the purpose of steadying and retaining the said follower
in position.
Figure 34 is an elevation of the right hand side of my improved lead and rule
holding compartments constructed as above described; Figure 35 is an elevation of the
left hand side front end of the same. Figure 36 is a front end_elevation Figure 37
is a transverse section upon plane of line ---. , Figure 34. Figure 38 is a top view
of the compartment, the cover being removed and the back lowered. Figure 39 is a
longitudinal section of the compartment showing the back lowered and the position of
the rear end line support thereon in dotted lines Figure 40 is a longitudinal section
of the front end of the compartment and the rear end line support, the parts being
inclined as in use. Figure 41 is an isometrical perspective of the front end of the com-
partment. Figure 42 is a diagram showing the relative shapes of the front edges of
the right and left hand side walls. Figure 43 is a longitudinal section through the
holder upon a plane parallel to the floor.
The holder consists of the usual elongated compartment A, which in use is inclined
at a suitable angle by being placed upon an inclined rest or seat, or otherwise.
The cover is formed with the flaps b, b which overlap the upper side walls of the
compartment, and it is made in two sections, the main portion B', being retained
upon the compartment by the engagement of its interior of the grooves 61, 6¹ with the
exterior of the beads a, a upon the side walls, while the front section B2, is hinged to
the rear section B', in such manner that it may be swung upward and back, so as to
give access to the forward end of the compartment when required The front section
of the cover B³, is represented as raised by the dotted lines in Figure 34. Its lower
front edge 3, when lowered rests against the upper end of the last lead or rule in the
line, and is shaped substantially as shown in Figures 36 and 41.
The lower front end line rest C, consists of the perimeter of the head of the screw c,
which engages with a female screw thread c', formed in the end of the channel floor
or spine, the extreme front end of the latter being formed with the recess e³, within
which the main portion of the screw head C, is enclosed. It will be seen that the floor
of the channel is continued upon both sides of the slot or recess c³, so as to afford
support to the heels of the lowest types when the screw is adjusted outward,

page_text: By thus enclosing the screw it is also protected against accidental interference when
adjusted in a prescribed manner
The rear end of the line of leads or rules is supported within the compartment as
heretofore by a follower D which is provided with an antifriction rollei d. But instead
of the front line end bearing surface d', being permanent in inclination I make it in
the form of a plate d¹, which is hinged at the top of the follower D and extends down-
ward in front thereof. The inclination of the bearing plate d¹, is increased or dimmished
as required by means of a screw d², passing longitudinally through the body of the
follower and impinging against its under-side as will be readily understood by reference
to Figure 40.
The degree of inclination to be imparted to the leads or rules may thus be regulated
with accuracy, and this feature is of special importance in view of the method here
employed by me in effecting the simultaneous removal of 2 or 3 leads o1 iules as may
be required.
To render possible the latter result without resorting to special adjustments of the
lower side walls or bearings I form the front edge of the right hand side wall at a
steeper inclination than that at which the leads or rules are to be controlled.
The result of this, as illustrated in Figure 34, is that when the lower end line
rost C, is properly adjusted, the lowest load or rule will be entirely exposed upon the
right hand side, while the greater portion of the one next succeeding, and only the
lower portion of the third will extend beyond the front edge of the said right hand
side wall It is obvious that if the thumb or fingers be pressed against the left hand
edges of the lowest rules at or near their upper ends, only the first or lowest lead or
rule will be started toward the right since the upper fiont edge of the right hand side
will at that point hold back the next succeeding leads or rules. In like manner if the
pressure be applied to the left hand edges of the leads or rules, midway of their
length, the difference in inclination between the front edge of the right hand side
wall and that of the leads or rules will permit of the starting forward of the lower
portions of the two lowest leads or rules in the line, but will restrain the third. By
applying a like pressure at or near the heels or the lower portions of the leads or
rules the three lowest may be removed simultaneously.
In the case of the leads or rules thus started at or below the middle the heels thus
first projecting beyond the front edge of the right hand wall insure the withdrawal of
the middle and upper portions.
It is obvious that in carrying out this method of removing the leads or rules, the
front edge of the left hand side wall d, may be made parallel to that of the right hand
wall above described, but in order to render more certain the respective operations
of removing one, two or three leads or rules as required, I form the said front edge
of the left hand side wall with 3 parallel edges 1, 2 and 3 which respectively coincide
with the inner side of the first, second and third lowest leads or rules in the line when
the latter are in position.
By reference to Figures 35 and 42, the relative arrangement of the front edges of
the right and left hand side walls will be readily understood, and as the positions of
the 3 lowest leads or rules are indicated, it will be seen how the succeeding offsets, 2
and 3, each expose an additional lead or rule to the action of the thumb or fingers
upon the left hand side.
The rear wall E, of the compartment is hinged to the floor or spine in such manner
that it may be swung down so as to constitute a rear extension of the floor as shown
in Figure 39.
The inner surfaces of the wall or extension E, is formed with a longitudinal
groove e, which is of width equal to the thickness of the anti-friction roller d, mounted
in the under-side of the follower D. This groove serves to maintain the alignment of
the follower when the latter is run out upon the extension E. The extension E, 1s
also formed with a recess or depression el, into which the roller d, upon the follower D
may be dropped in order to hold the follower, when withdrawn as indicated by dotted
lines in Figure 39 against longitudinal movement.

page_text: The front edges a², a² of the side walls are preferably bevelled, to facilitate the
withdrawal of the leads or rules.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to me, I declare
that what I claim, in respect of lead and rule holders, is
1. In a lead and rule holder substantially such as described, the combination with
the inclined floor of the holder, and with the inclined end rest G, and the side wall c³,
formed with a front edge parallel to the said end rest. G, and creating therewith a
lateral opening in the channel for the purpose and substantially in the manner
described, of a movable gravity line end rest or follower formed with a line end
bearing surface which is inclined at an angle substantially parallel to that of the said
front end rest G, and front edge of the side wall c*, substantially as set forth
2 In combination with a lead and rule holding compartment, and with means for
controlling the dolivery of the leads or rules from the front end of the compartment
substantially as described, the hinged lateral support for the said compartment, arranged
and operating substantially in the manner and for the purpose described.
3 In a lead and rule holder substantially such as described the combination with
the stationary side wall formed with the inclined front edge, and with the inclined
rear line end support or follower, of a parallel front end lino support which is adjust-
able with relation to the said inclined front edge of the side wall, for the purpose.and
substantially in the manner described.
4 In a lead and rule holder substantially such as described, a front line end support
formed with an inner bearing surface which decreases in width downward, in com-
bination with the adjoining portion of the channel floor, formed of less width than
the width of the loads or rules to be accommodated in the holder substantially in the
manner and for the purpose described.
5. An attachment to a punters type galloy formed with an inclined front end line
rest and with a side wall having an inclined edge parallel to the said inclined front
end line rest, in combination with the galley and with means for securing the attachment
thereto substantially in the manner and for the purpose described
6 A series of lead or rule holders formed with transverse openings, for the removal
of the leads or rules, arranged side by side with their delivery ends successively one
mn advance of the other, the smaller compartiments being advanced beyond the larger
ones next adjoining substantially in the manner and for the purpose described.
7. In combination with a series of lead and rule holding compartments of different
sizes, formed with transverse openings for the removal of the leads or rules substantially
as described, a common holder or frame formed with seats or supporting rests for the
channels, the front lower ends of which seats or rests project successively one in
advance of the other from left to right, substantially in the manner and for the
purpose described
8 In a lead and rule holder substantially such as described a lower front line
holdoi a', having its upper edge inclined obliquely substantially in the manner and for
the purpose described.
9. In combination with one or more lead or rule holders, substantially such as
described, the supporting frame A, formed with the three adjustable rests a³, a*
and a, and the stationary rests a', for the purpose and substantially in the manner
described.
10. A lead or rule holder substantially such as described, formed at its lower front
end with a lateral line retaining guard the right edge of which is inclined obliquely
substantially in the manner and for the purpose described
11. A lead or rule holder substantially such as described, formed at its lower front
end with a lateral opening and with a floor of reduced width coinciding with said
lateral opening for the purpose of facilitating the removal of the rules or leads
substantially in the manner and for the purpose described.
12. In combination with a lead and tule holder substantially such as described,.

page_text: provided with lateral openings for the removal of the leads or rules, of an end line
support consisting of an antifriction roller support substantially in the manner and
for the purpose described.
13. In combination with a lead and rule holder substantially such as described,
provided with lateral openings for the removal of the leads or rules, an end line
support which is adjustable in position with relation to the length of the leads or rules
substantially in the manner and for the purpose described
14. In a lead and rule holder substantially such as described, a floor pieco
which is adjustable longitudinally substantially in the manner and for the purpose
described.
15. In a lead and rule holder substantially such as described, the combination
and arrangement with the floor pieco C, pivotally suspended at its front end and
provided at its rear end with the swinging catch or lever E, of the concentric
segment D, formed with the longitudinal slot d, having lateral notches d', for
the reception and support of the said lever E, substantially in the manner and for
the purpose described.
16. In a lead and rule holder substantially such as described, the combination
with a floor piece pivotally suspended at its front end, of the concentric segment D,
formed with the slot d, and provided with the adjusting screw c¹, arranged and operating
substantially in the manner and for the purpose described.
17. In a lead and rule holder substantially such as described the floor piece C
formed with the central groove c°, and series of perforations c, for the purpose and
substantially in the manner described.
18. In a lead and rule holder, substantially such as described, the combination with
a floor piece formed with a series of perforations substantially as described, of a line
follower provided with an adjustable stop adapted to engage the said perforations for
the purpose and substantially in the manner set forth.
'
19. In a lead and rule holder substantially such as described, a floor piece formed
with a forward extension substantially at right angles to the position of the lead>
or iules upon the said floor substantially in the manner and for the purpose
described.
20. In a lead and rule holder substantially such as described, the combination
with the floor piece formed with the forward extension substantially as described,
of the adjustable lower front line end rest or support arranged and operating
substantially in the manner and for the purpose described.
21. In a lead and rule holder substantially such as described, the combination with
the adjustable floor piece pivotally suspended at its front end of the concentrically
adjustable upper front line end support b, arranged and operating substantially in the
manner and for the purpose described.
22 A lead and rule holde substantially such as described formed with a back
plate or cover E, at its rear end, the upper extremity of which is pivotally con-
nected to the holder in such manner as to permit of the lower end being swung
outward laterally for the purpose and substantially in the manner described.
23. In a lead and rule holder substantially such as described the sliding cover G,
formed with the horizontal plate g, and forward extension G³, the latter projecting
downward at an angle substantially the same as that of the inclination of the leads or
rules in the compartment and enclosing the space above the transverse front guard b,
in combination with the latter and with the inclined parallel side walls of the holder
for the purpose and substantially in the manner described.
24. In combination with a lead and rule holder substantially such as described the
sliding cover G, formed of the horizontal plate g, and extension g², and provided
with the adjustable plate 93, substantially in the manner and for the purpose
described.
25. In a lead and rule holder substantially such as described the sliding cover G,
consisting of the inclined front portion, projecting downward from the main
portion 9, which rests between parallel guides a', a' and is formed with a longitudinal

page_text: slot g³, and is provided with a set screw G³, engaging the frame of the holder, for the
purpose of securing the cover rigidly in a prescribed position substantially in the
manner and for the purpose described.
26. In a lead and rule holder substantially such as described the side bearing L,
formed with the gauge L, and receding backward and downward from that point
substantially in the manner and for the purpose described.
27. The combination in a lead and rule channel or compartment substantially such
as described of the side walls formed with inclined front edges and a parallel front
plate for supporting the upper end of the last lead or rule in the line, the said front
plate being supported from above so as to leave a free space upon both sides for the
purpose and substantially in the manner described.
28 In a lead and rule holder substantially such as described formed with the open
front end and with side walls the front edges of which are inclined and parallel, an
inclined front plate parallel to the said front edges of the side walls, supported by
means substantially as described, by which it may be adjusted toward or from the
said front edges of the side walls substantially in the manner and for the purpose
described.
29 In a lead and rule holder substantially such as described formed with the open
front end and with side walls the front edges of which are inclined and parallel, an
inclined front plate supported above and parallel to the said front edges of the side
walls by means substantially such as described which admit of its being adjusted in
position vertically to increase or diminish the open space between its lower end and
the floor of the holder substantially in the manner and for the purpose described
30 In a lead and rule holding and presenting channel substantially such as
described, the bottom spine or stiffener G situated underneath the floor of the
channel and having the lower end line support attached to its front end and
being secured between the walls of the channel by means which permit of its
being adjusted longitudinally substantially in the manner and for the purpose
described.
31. In a device substantially such as herein set forth for holding and presenting
leads and rules, the combination with a roar end line support and a lower front
end line support for imparting a prescribed inclination to the leads or rules
substantially as described, of the right hand side wall having its front edge formed
at a steeper degree of inclination than that at which the leads or rules are controlled
for the purpose and substantially in the manner described.
32. In a device substantially such as herein set forth for holding and presenting
leads and rules, the combination with the movable rear end line support or follower
and the front end line support for imparting a prescribed inclination to the leads or
rules and with the right hand side wall having its front edge formed at a steeper
inclination than that at which the leads or iules are controlled of the left hand side
wall formed with the series of offsets substantially in the manner and for the
purpose described
33 In a device substantially such as herein set forth, for holding and presenting
leads and rules, the combination with a movable rear end line support or follower, of
the lower front end line support consisting of the screw G, a portion of the head of
which projects above the floor surface to form the lower front end line support or rest
substantially in the manner and for the purpose described.
34 In a device substantially such as described, for holding and presenting leads
and rules the combination with a fi ont end line support of a movable rear end line
support or follower provided with a line end bearing surface plate which is hinged to
the top of the follower and is adjustable thereon in inclination by means of a set
screw impinging against the under-side of the said bearing plate, for the purpose and
substantially in the manner described
35 In a device substantially such as described for holding and presenting leads
and rules, the cover or top D, provided with the overlapping Haps b, b and formed in
two sections B1, B2 the front section B², being formed with the upper end line bearing
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the purpose described
36 In a device substantially such as herein designated for holding and presenting
leads and rules the combination with a front end line support, and with a movable
rear end line support of the front edges a², a² of the side walls having their inner
edges bevelled for the purpose and substantially in the manner described
37. In a device substantially such as herein designated for holding and presenting
lends and rules the combination with a movable rear end line support provided
with an anti-fiction roller, of the hinged rear end floor extension E, formed with
the groove e, for the reception and retention of the lower perimeter of the said anti-
friction roller against lateral displacement substantially in the manner and for the
purpose described.
38. In a device substantially such as herein set forth for holding and presenting
leads and rules, the combination with a movable rear end line support provided with
an anti-friction roller, of the hinged rear floor extension E, formed with the recess or
depression e¹, for the reception and retention of the lower perimeter of the said anti-
friction roller against longitudinal movement substantially in the manner and for the
purpose described.