Improvements in Frames suitable for Photographs and the like.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 6th July, 1894
Complete Specification Left, 6th Dec., 1894-Accepted, 12th Jan., 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Frames suitable for Photographs and the like.
I, WILLIAM MIDDLEMISS of Nesfield Street, Bradford, in the County of York,
Photographic and Scientific Apparatus Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
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This invention relates to certain improvements in photographic and like frames,
and has for its object the construction of same in such a manner, that, photographs
and the like may be placed therein or removed, with greater facility than is the
case with frames of the ordinary description, and at the same time to exclude dust
from entering the frame and damaging the contents thereof.
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I accomplish my object in the following manner. The photograph or the like is
placed along with the glass into the frame, and secured therein at the top by means
of a moveable "slip" or "rebate," and at the bottom by a fixed " rebate." The
moveable "slip" or "rebate" extends through the frame at each side, and is
provided with suitable attachments for the purpose of retaining such "slip" in
either the " up" or
"down" position, and upon raising the "slip" clear of the
glass, the photograph or the like is liberated, and moved forward, by means
of a spring or the like secured in the frame in any convenient manner, and to such
an extent that the contents of the frame may be easily removed and others replaced.
at will.
The glass and contents are prevented from being entirely forced out of the frame,
by means of studs or the like placed at or near the bottom, such studs may be covered
with india rubber or other Hexible material, to prevent the liability of the glass
becoming damaged.
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JOHN WAUGH,
Agent.
Improvements in Frames suitable for Photographs and the like.
I, WILLIAM MIDDLEMISS of Nesfield Street, Bradford, in the County of York,
Photographic and Scientific Apparatus Manufacturer, 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 certain improvements in photographic and like frames,
and bas for its object, the construction of same in such a manner that, photographs
and the like may be placed therein, or removed with greater facility, than is the case
with frames of the ordinary description, and at the same time to exclude dust from
the interior of frame and prevent damage to the contents thereof.
In order that my invention may be fully understood, I will describe the same in
detail by making reference to the accompanying sheet of drawings in which
Fig. 1 represents a front view of my improved frame.
Fig. 2 a side view of same.

page_text: Fig. 3 a sectional view of same on line a. b. in Fig. 1 and
Fig. 4 a similar view showing the glass frame liberated, in position for changing
the photographic or other print.
The photographic print or the like A. is placed along with the glass B. into
the frame C. and secured therein, at the top by a moveable "slip" D. and at the
bottom by a "rebate" E. formed in the framework C. The moveable "slip" D.
slides in a recess F. and is extended by studs G. G. which pass through the frame
at each side.
Upon raising the "slip" D. by means of the studs G. G. the photographic print
or the like A. and glass B. are liberated and moved forward by means of one or more
springs H. to the position somewhat as shown by Fig. 4 whereby the contents of the
frame may be easily removed and others replaced at will.
The glass B. and contents are prevented from being forced out of the frame when
liberated, by means of studs or the like J. J. placed somewhat in the position shewn,
such studs J. J. may be covered with india rubber or other flexible material to
prevent the liability of the glass becoming damaged.
In lieu of the studs J. J. I may substitute small arms K. K. mounted to the
frame C. somewhat as shown by dotted lines in Figs. 1. 3. and 4 which accomplish
the same object.
When the glass B. and contents are secured in the frame as shewn by Figs. 1
and 3 the said arms K. K. are for the most part out of sight, thereby giving a better
general appearance to the frame.
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In order that the moveable "slip" D. may be temporarily secured in either
the "up or
"down" position, I mount at each end of the frame C. a lever L.
having notches L1 L2 therein, and provided with a suitable spring M. engaging
with a fixed pin S. by which the lever is made to engage with the respective
studs G.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
-claim is,
1. A photographic or like frame in which are combined a rebate E. with a
transparent front B. and a moveable slip D. operated substantially in the manner
and for the purpose as herein before set forth.
2. A photographic or like frame in which are combined a rebate E. with a
transparent front B. spring or springs H. and moveable slip D. operated substantially
in the manner and for the purpose as herein before set forth.
3. The combination of the parts forming the complete photographic or like frame,
all arranged substantially in the manner and for the purpose as herein before set
forth and shewn.
Dated this 30th day of November 1894.
JOHN WAUGH,
Agent.