AN IMPROVED EXPANSIBLE PORTFOLIO FOR HOLDING AND SECURING PERIODICALS MUSIC AND THE LIKE
Year: 1884

page_text: I, THOMAS HENRY HOPWOOD of 409 Oxford Street Chorlton' upon Medlock
Manchester in the County of Lancaster Manufacturer and Inventor do horoby
declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED EXPANSIBLE PORTFOLIO FOR
HOLDING AND SECURING PERIODICALS MUSIC AND THE LIKE, to be as follows:-
SHORT DESCRIPTION.
My invention has for its object a portable and book-like Portfolio or "Porte-
Melange" in which may be quickly and temporarily yet securely and accurately,
self bound, detached (in detail or in bulk) renewed and locked up respectively any
definite quantity of Periodicals Music in folios, newspapers, folios of paper for
scraps, pictures or the like, thus possessing when filled, many of the advantages
of a bound volume scrap, voucher, or pattern book as required.
The implements, and materials required in the construction of my self-book-
binder or #
Porte-Melange" as hereinafter described are; contained within, upon
and about two detachable book-like covers called herein
"A" and B"
respectively each formed of double sheets of card or pasteboard glued together
the surface between being required as explained, and the outer surface covered
in book fashion.
For the better understanding the nature or functions of the various parts of the
apparatus I give below a Glossary, the letters in which correspond with like letters
in the drawing.
"A" called the "Flap cover" contains | "B" called the "Guide cover" contains
"C" the flap as a substitute for a book- "K" the guide wire
back retained at one end by a
strap "R"
"D" the detachable Tab and its contents
as herein described
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E" the lever buckle'
F" the inflected wire carrier holding
"E" and
G" the inflected plate affixed on "F"
H" the screw bolt locked or secured
by
"J" the screw key. like a screw-driver
or clock-key as desired
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L" the lever buckle similar to "E"
M" the shield pocket
"N" the dual stiletto
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0 the setting flange
p" is the apex of the guide wire
q
supporting "L
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is the base of the guide wire
supporting "M" and also when
in use "C" and "D" with its
contents" which are caused
to glide along it when being
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page_text: "D" the "detachable Tab" contains
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two slots cut in the "leather" and covered by
marking canvas or muslin
"the Trins, or trinoculi, viz: three eyed pins.
," the Phalanx cord.
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the loop stitch
the Bead fastener
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"A" the flap cover
is formed of two sheets of cardboard each of the same size, and eventually glued
together, containing between, upon, or about it the various implements and
materials marked C to J and "z to r" inclusively.
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"C" is the flap-a substitute for a book-back-and permanently fixed to "A
by one end imbedded between the boards and the other end attached
to "r."
"D" is a detachable pliable tab of "leather" folded horizontally so as to meet
in the centre and attached at both ends to "A" and "C" respectively.
8 within and about 1,
two horizontal slots or chinks cut in the "leather" about of an inch deep
and 2 or 3 inches wide across, with 3 or 4 inches apart vertically viz: in
the place where it is intended to be folded over as described under "D"
for which purpose the inside of the tab including the slots are covered
over with
Marking canvas or muslin the open threads of which are utilised to receive
the projecting ends of
the "Trins" viz: a phalanx of 20,-more or less-three eyed unpointed
pins, the single eye in the head looking downwards and consequently at
a right angle with the other two eyes-looking horizontally-perforated
in the bole or body of the "triu" or pin. The position of the eyes is
such that when the "trins" (arranged in phalanx) are placed side by
side but head to foot and a cord or wire
called the "phalanx cord" is threaded through the eyes nearest in opposition
to each other in the bole of the trin and pulled tightly the points of every
alternate "trin" will project sufficiently to allow the admission of the
looped end of a fine elastic cord
called the "loop stitch" which, when the "trins" are arranged in a phalanx
is threaded vertically in the end eye of each trin, the ends severed. and
joined and the whole glued together so as to form one thread but leaving
a small loop as a pin hole for the admission of the projecting end of the
"trin" the length of the "loop stitch" should be about one inch shorter
than the "trin" Bo as to utilize its elasticity; the phalanx of trins is
secured in position by passing the phalanx cord "to" through
the "bead fastener" made of india-rubber or vulcanite about the size and
shape of a date stone-It is used to adjust the space between each "trin"
where necessary, such adjustment however being limited by the fineness
of the canvas. The ends of the Phalanx cord are made to traverse
through the eye of the "bead" where it can be temporarily or securely
fastened.

page_text: rmed of two sheets of card-board ultimately glued together when it will
in within, upon, or about it, the several implements named in the Glossary
to "O" and p. q inclusively.
"the "guide wire" is formed of stout metal wire bent into a triangulous
(i.e. not strictly triangular) shape having a base and a substantial apex.
Its sloping sides are imbedded between the boards of "B," The base is
parallel to the inner edge of the cover and projects sufficiently to admit
both the flap and tab with its contents of "trins" &c. It use is important
as by it the flap and tab are guided, adjusted and extended so that the
periodicals or music can be filled in and supported in the cover. The
apex of "K" forms a pivot for the buckle.
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which is a lever or wedge buckle of the same pattern as the one marked
"E" and buckles the strap "r" on the inside of the cover which admits
of the apparatus being read or used like a book.
" the shield pocket is a piece of double leather of any suitable size hinged
over "K" thus forming a shield for the ends of the "trins" and may
be used as a receptacle for scraps, one side being left unstitched.
" is the dual stiletto hinged centrally and parallel to the sides, the distance
between each point being about half an inch less than the length of one
of the "trins."
D" is the "setting flange" and is simply a narrow metal hinge affixed at the
upper edge of this cover for setting the papers to be bound in their proper
position so that the "stitch" holes may be perforated in the precise spot
required.

page_text: of the same tab for renewing the contents. To lock up the "Port-Melange pass
the strap through both buckles, closing the apparatus, and finally beneath the
inflected plate arrangement. I then tighten up the screw and withdraw the key.
To unlock the apparatus I apply the key in a contrary direction thus slackening
the screw & loosening the strap.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING.
The letters A. B. C &c refer to corresponding letters in the short description
aforesaid. Periodicals, and the like being of varying sizes this sheet of drawings
does not represent any specific scale but is given to illustrate-in outline-the
principles of the invention. The implements or other devices may be larger or
smaller according to circumstances. The same letters marked on any other of the
figures herein represent the same thing or part thereof in every case. Fig. 1.
represents at A. A. A. A. an inside view of the flap cover to which is attached the
flap C. C. C. C, in the right hand centre of which is a fragment of the connecting
strap. The circle in the centre is an eyelet hole to receive the screw described in
Fig. 9.
Fig. 2. represents the piece of leather forming the tab D. D. D. D. showing the
slots "" and the marking canvas "y" which being simply to cover the slots a
fragment thereof is only shown here.
Fig 3. is the same tab folded over so as to meet in the centre; the eyelet holes
are to facilitate the attachment to-the-flap-"G"-y-care-the canvas & slots.
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Fig. 4 represents the flap cover "A" with the flap C and the tab D all attached
to each other. The letter C represents the projecting ends of the "trins."
s" represents the eyelet holes and cord attachment; the dotted lines show the
bead fastener arrangement, for which see next figure.
Fig. 5. illustrates the arrangement of the eyes in the trins as hereinbefore
described. The letter "w" is the phalanx cord and is shown here in a slackened
form so as to indicate the manner of binding the "trins" together in phalanx by
simply pulling each ond of the cord tightly. The letters X X X X represent the
"trins." "t" is the bead fastener in outline.
Fig. 6. represents another view of a "trin" with the central eyes looking
downwards, showing also the manner in which the loop stitch is attached see V. V.
Fig. 7. illustrates B the guide cover. K. K. K. K. is the triangulous guide wire
of which "q. q" is the base and "p" is the summit or substantial apex aforesaid
and utilised as a pivot for the lever buckle. L is the tong or flap of the lever
buckle. M. is the shield pocket the dotted lines on which illustrate the stitches
&c The other implements belonging to this cover are shown on Fig. 8.
Fig 8 represents both covers A and B attached ready for use (The shield
pocket M. on fig. 7 and the bead fastener "t" and "w on fig. 5 are omitted so as
not to crowd the drawing) A. A. A. A. is the flap cover. B. B. B. B. is the guide
cover, C. C. C. C. is the Hap D. D. D. D. is the tab; K. K. K. K. shows the guide
wire and its position over the tab illustrates its action. L is the tong or flap of
the lever buckle. N. N is the double stiletto in a recumbent position. O, is the
setting flange partially raised on its hinge. . . is the connecting strap. &.& 8.8.
are eyelet holes with band attachment as described in fig. 4. x.xxx are the
projecting points of the "trins The vertical lines vvvv represent the "loop"
so called and shows the manner of looping over the ends of the "trins."
Fig. 9 represents A. 1. the outside of the flap cover. E is the tong or flap of a
lever buckle similar to L. F is the visible portion of the inflected wire carrier.
stitch
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page_text: (see Fig. 10) on which is permanently attached G, a top view of the inflected plate
of which an end view is shown in fig. 11. The oval in the centre of G is the top
of the screw H (see fig 13) the dotted lines show the invisible portion of the
"carrior" the end of which forms a pivot for the lever buckle (see fig 10).
".." is the connecting strap.
Fig. 10. is a perspective view of the inflected wire carrier F before the
attachment of the inflected plate and its insertion in the book-cover; the end of
the longer leg forms the pivot for the lever buckle as aforesaid The plate G is
pushed over the shorter leg and fastened thereto (see fig. 11.)
Fig. 11 illustrates an end view of the inflected plate G. and consists simply of a
longitudinal piece of thick brass or iron plato bent into the form here given, for the
aforesaid purpose.
Fig. 12. illustrates an end view of the Porto-Melange when filled in with as many
periodicals as there are "trins" to receive the same. It appears bound like a book.
C1. C 1. is the outer side of the flap cover, which can be illustrated to represent
the contents of the Porte-Melange.
Fig. 13 represents H the screw bolt with a flange and oval top. J is the screw
key made to fit over the upper part of the screw, the edge being rimed or indented
to strengthen the grip in turning the screw and to allow of its being made in a
small, handy size. Its manner of working is somewhat like that of a clock key
except that it turns either way.
I, THOMAS HENRY HOPWOOD of 409 Oxford Street Chorlton upon Medlock
Manchester in the County of Lancaster, Manufacturer and Inventor do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED EXPANSIBLE PORTFOLIO
FOR HOLDING AND SECURING PERIODICALS, MUSIC AND THE LIKE and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
My invention is comprised in the improved constructive arrangement, adaptation,
and novel manipulation of a book like apparatus or portfolio which I call a Porte-
Melange, to effect more securely and to facilitate the temporary self-binding,
detaching in detail or in bulk-renewing and locking up respectively as required
any definite quantity of folio periodicals, music, newspapers, pamphlets, cartridge
or other paper or similar pliable material folded in folio form with the ulterior
view of affixing thereupon scraps, vouchers, pictures, patterns, or the like, the
result being that when filled in after the manner herein described, the apparatus
bas all the appearance and many of the advantages of a bound volume, scrap,
voucher, or pattern book, olio or Album as accordingly applied and adapted.
The materials and implements required in the carrying out of my invention,
called and described herein as the "Porte-Melange are contained within, upon
and about two detachable book-like covers called herein A and B respectively each

page_text: formed of double sheets-eventually glued or united together-of book-binders
card-board the surface within and about being provided with certain implements
and devices and the whole ultimately finished off in book-binders fashion.
For the better comprehending the nature and functions of the various contrivances
required in the construction of the "Porte-Melange " I give below a reference
Glossary the letters in which refer to like letters in the Drawing but are interpreted
more extensively in the description following.
"Metal
means and includes, iron, steel, brass, nickel, copper, silver or any other
The letters A B C and y. &c occurring on any other of the figures in the
drawing represent the same thing or part thereof in every case and correspond with
like letters in the Glossary.
Periodicals, music, newspapers and the like being of varying sizes this sheet of
Drawings does not represent any specific scale but is given to illustrate in outline
the principles of my invention. The implements and other devices may be smaller,
larger, multiplied or lessened in number, and modified in form according to their
ulterior requirements; they may severally, also be located differently about the
apparatus if required without affecting the inherent principles of my invention,

page_text: DESCRIPTION OF THE FLAP COVER: INTERIOR VIEW,
Fig. 1 represents at A A A A an inside view of the flap cover in its preliminary
stage. CCCC is the flap in the right hand centre of which is a fragmentary
length of the connecting strap. The circle in the centre is an eyelet hole to receive
the protruding disc of the web strap as wedged therein by the action of the screw
described under Fig. 9. This cover A is formed of two sheets of book-binders card
board rather larger than the papers intended for being self bound yet each of the
same size and eventually glued together except in the small portion occupied in the
attachment of the Tab, the intention of having two boards being the more compact
insertion of the detachable tab, also to give the required strength for the attachment
or insertion as the case may be of the implements or devices herein described. The
flap C C C C forms a substitute for a book-back (so called) and is a continuation
of the "leather" with which the flap cover is covered in book-fashion. If this
"leather" is a flimsy material it should be strengthened by being doubled or lined.
The strap rattached to the end at the centre is a portion of about 10 or 12 inches
of non-elastic brace-web of any convenient width, the end of the said web is further
attached to the Tab, by ordinary back-stitching, the stitches of which can be readily
loosened, if need.
Fig. 2. represents the detachable Tab D in its preliminary stage. It is formed
out of a piece of pliable "leather" cut into an oblong or square shape according to
tho quantity of" trins" it is required to contain. I cut two slots as shown at z
about an inch to an inch wide. I then glue over the said openings a portion of
thread netting y the meshes or holes in which are about th of an inch square, the
object of this being to allow of the shifting of the trins slightly when required, but
when the papers to be self-bound are of one uniform thickness as for instance
"Punch" this netting is needless.
Fig. 3. represents the same Tab folded over at the slots so as to meet or slightly
lap over in the centre, where the ends are eventually united. Prior to this however
the trins are ranged in the slots and threaded by the "phalanx cord" see Fig 4.
Two or more eyelet holes to receive the like number of "paper binders" or strong
cord at option--are pierced as shown, the two on the right passing through the
Tab and fap and the other two through the Tab and cover; the prongs of the
paper binders pass through a slit made in the "leather." The "paper binders" are well
known implements sold at most stationers shops and consist of a round head like a
button suspended by two pointed metal prongs. The connecting strap is attached
at the right hand in the centre.
Fig. 4 represents A. C and D all united together. The left hand side of D. the
Tab for an inch or more is inserted between the card boards of A, and secured
by the paper binders aforesaid. The letter a represents the projecting ends of the
"trins," and the dotted lines show the bead fastener arrangement. (see next fig.)
Fig. 5. represents x "the trins" or trinoculi, being three eyed metal pins-steel
preferred and illustrates the arrangement of the eyes, when threaded and drawn
into a phalanx by w the phalanx cord. The single eye in the head looks down-
wards whilst the two others in the body of the "trin," each hole pierced at unequal
distances from their respective ends look borizontally. By this arrangement of the
eyes, although every trin is alike, I have only to place the head of one trin an
inch or so below the foot of the next one; and so on consecutively threading the
phalanx cord w through the eyes nearest in opposition to each other when every
trin will project alternately as in the drawing. A peg is thus formed of this
projecting end which serves to loop over the tagged end of the elastic cord v called
the loop over stitch or "elastic." The two ends of the said phalanx cord, which
may be formed of cat-gut or fine piano wire, are caused to traverse the tube of t the
bead fastener, and after being pulled tightly are twisted round the nearest "trin'
and secured.
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Fig. 6. represents another view of a "trin" with the central eyes looking down-
wards and the eye in the head looking horizontally; if this latter eye is long enough

page_text: and the trin 18 as thick as a N° 10 or 12 knitting needle then the elastic cord
forming the loop over stitch may be doubled or even quadrupled, which will enable
one trin to do duty for two or four accordingly. In this latter case however the
tagged ends hereinafter described should be passed beneath a tape or web, stitched
in sections to hold two or four elastics each across the middle of the tab. This
loop over stitch or "elastic" v is formed of the best 2 cord elastic, cut into lengths
about treble that of each "trin;" each end is bent about two inches upwards and
stitched so as to form a neat loop, the bent ends are then tagged with a short metal
tag about an inch long reducing the size of the loop to about an inch. The
middle of the cord is now,bent and threaded doubly-or quadruply if so arranged-
through the head of the "trin" where it is caught and firmly knotted by a length
of strong Russia silk Braid and so through each elastic cord consecutively to retain
them in position. To facilitate the process of looping I use alternately two
contrasting colours of elastic, black and scarlet.
DESCRIPTION OF THE GUIDE COVER AND ITS CONTENTS.
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Fig. 7 illustrates B the "guide cover so called because it serves to guide the
shifting of the Bap and Tab simultaneously as described herein. The guide cover
is formed of two sheets of book-binders cardboard each of the same size and
eventually glued together and covered in book fashion when it will contain within
upon and about it the several implements as named in the Glossary K to O and p. q
inclusively. Between the said two sheets of cardboard I insert K the guide wire
which consists of a length of tough metal wire bent into a triangulous shape as
shown. The sloping sides of the said wire are first flattened by compression and
then imbedded between the two cardboards aforesaid in such a manner that the
base g will project about of an inch parallel to the inner edge of the cover and
the "apex "p (see dotted line) will form a pivot for the socket of the flap tongued
wedge buckle L The apex-now a pivot should-be-slightly-bent-upwards.so as
to allow scope for the action of the wedge buckle, and a slot cut out of the card-
board above it so as to expose it to view for manipulation.
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L is a flap tongued wedge buckle which is a deviation of Carpenters patent lever
buckle No 2481 dated Nov. 24th 1854, the principle points of difference being that
the flap of my buckle revolves on a distinct and separate pivot in a socket specially
constructed for it whereas the said Carpenters pivot is part of the buckle itself
which arrangement would render the said apex needless as a pivot. The tongue
may be made by hand out of an oblong piece of thin sheet metal the same width
as the apex: the narrow way of the metal is then curled at the end round a piece
of steel wire or pin thinner than the apex and moulded into an oval shape;
the lower part of the oval is then put into a vice and pinched gradually upwards
till the steel pin is thoroughly tightened up, when it is withdrawn and its place
occupied by the apex or pivot aforesaid. A little soldering will be required to
attach the socket to the sides of the metal where it impinges. The tongue of the
wedge buckle should be fitted on the pivot before the guide wire is inserted between
the card boards. M is the shield pocket, side view, the dotted lines illustrate the
stitches. It is simply a piece of "leather doubled over the wire and stitched
along its three edges, the upper part being left open as a receptacle for scraps. Its
main object is to shield the trins from view. r is the web connecting strap. The
other implements belonging to this cover are shown on the next figure..
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Fig. 8. represents both covers A and B united ready for use (The shield pocket M
and the bead fastener and w. are omitted so as not to crowd the drawing.)
A. A A A is the flap cover BBB B is the guide cover CCCC is the flap DDDD
is the tab K K K K is the guide wire and its position over the tab and flap
illustrates its action L is the tongue of the said buckle rr is the connecting strap
8888 are the eyelet holes for the " paper binders" attachment
alternate projecting points of the trins. The vertical lines vvvv represent the
Yisible portion of the loop over stitch and shows the manner of looping over the ends
xxx are the

page_text: as shown. The two prongs are then nixed, points downwards in a vice and one
wire between is filed flat so as to enable it to stand upright on its base. To avoid
complication I use a staple having a flat instead of a round top to fix the stiletto
in the cover which will enable the base to revolve on its half round axis but as
this would not effect the said object perfectly, the staple is formed of a piece of
thin sheet steel of an elastic temper and riveted (to the cover) on one side only, the
other being left free for the revolution of the stiletto or riveted so that the staple
will move up and down on the rivet. The distance between the two prongs of the
stiletto should be about an inch less than the length of the trin. O is the setting
flange partially raised on its hinge, and is simply a common brass hinge riveted at
one end of the cover-the left hand preferred-and its position should be so fixed
in relation to the stiletto as to ensure the correct perforation of the "stitch holes ;"
the stiletto also being fixed accordingly.
DESCRIPTION OF THE OUTSIDE OF THE FLAP COVER Å 1.
Fig. 9 represents the outside of the Flap cover showing its general appearance
when the Porte-Melange is closed and screwed up E is the tongue of a buckle
similar to L. F F is a visible portion of the inflected wire carrier described under
Fig. 10 to which is permanently attached G G a top view of the inflected plate
described under Fig. 11. The oval in the centre of G is the top of the screw H-
see Fig. 13-the dotted lines show an invisible portion of the carrier, the end of
which forms a pivot for the aforesaid buckle E. rr is the end of the connecting
strap.
Fig. 10 is a side view, in perspective, of the inflected wire carrier F formed of a
length of ordinary round wiro flattened by compression except at the pivot and
bent into the shape here shown. The two ends are joined by soldering or riveting
prior to which the end of the longer leg should have the flap of the buckle hinged
over it. (Prior to the union of the two card boards forming this cover a cross slit
is made in the outermost card board at F F on the left, the shorter leg is pushed
through this from the inside and the longer leg is fixed between the card boards,
the square end forming the pivot being flush with the edge of the cover, see Fig 9.
Over the shorter leg of the carrier is pushed G the inflected plate-see Figs 9
and 11-and soldered or riveted thereto.)
Fig. 11. illustrates an end and top view of the inflected plate G which may either
be cast in metal, and smoothed off, or bent and worked out of an oblong piece of
any tough malleable metal piping, by the insertion of an iron or steel plug. Two
round holes are perforated right through both surfaces at the centre opposite each
other, the topinost hole smooth and larger in diameter but the under one screw
tapped for the insertion of the screw bolt shown at Fig. 13.
Fig 12 illustrates an end view of the Porte-Melange when filled in with as many
periodicals as there are "trins" capable of holding them. It appears bound like a
book except that the edge of the guide cover and a minute portion of the guide
wire is faintly visible. C1. C1 is the outer surface of the flap C attached to the
flap cover and is the imitation book-back referred to in the Glossary. This can be
illustrated to represent the contents of the Porte-Melange.
Fig. 13 represents H the screw bolt with an oval or diamond shaped top, and
Encircled by an outer ring or flange to keep it in its place. This screw bolt is made
out of a short piece of untempered steel rod, the foot being rounded off smooth, to
save the web on which it presses from injury, it is then screwed to within the
thickness of the plate of the top and a ring-screw tapped-is screwed and soldered
up to the same place forming the flange aforesaid.
Fig. 14 represents J the screw key which can be made by hand out of two or
three inches of tough malleable metal piping rather smaller in diameter than the
topmost hole in the inflected plate and inserting to the depth of an inch or so an

page_text: is pinched in the vice until the sides meet then the plugged end is hammered
dexterously on an anvil until the inside is moulded to the shape of the plug which
can now be withdrawn and the key finished off into a convenient shape for the
pocket. A small clock key can be made to answer the purpose very well.
MANNER OF USING THE PORTE-MELANGE.
The two covers are united by passing the flap and tab through the opening
caused by the projection of the base of the guide wire and buckling the strap on
the inside. To bind a piece of music or a periodical I unbuckle the strap and pull
gently to my right the guide cover which shifts along and exposes gradually to
view the ends or points of the trins. Having lifted up on its hinge the setting
flange I set the top or bottom (at choice) of the paper to be bound level against it.
then find the middle of the folios to be bound and pressing the bend of the paper
over the prongs of the stiletto two holes are thus pierced therein at the requisite
distance apart and in the proper position for binding. I then lift or set free the
first "elastic" and taking hold of the tag I thread it consecutively through the
two perforated holes looping the tagged end over the projecting point of the "trin.".
If I do not require for the present to bind any more periodicals I tighten and
buckle up the strap and the operation is completed. When the Porte-Melange is
filled I can detach the Tab with its contents in bulk by loosening the "paper
binders" and severing the backstitching as described and insert a supplementary
tab and so on perpetually so long as the parts hold together. With this ulterior
object in view I make two supplementary loose book backs and by means of the
trins and a length of whipcord passing through eyelets in the said covers I attach
them to the volume of papers self-bound as described. But as I may prefer to
have the contents bound at the-book-binders Lthen empty the apparatus in detail
by unlooping and detaching each elastic from its trin which gives me the advantage
of utilising the Porte-Melange all over again, and so on continuously. To lock or
screw up the Porte-Melange I pass the strap through both buckles and finally
beneath the inflected plate arrangement, I then insert the key and tighten the
screw on the strap which forces a disc of the web through the cyclet hole shown
on Figs 1. 4 and 8. To unlock the apparatus I turn the key in a contrary direction
which sets the strap at liberty, for being unbuckled.
. Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
1. A novel combination or arrangement of two book-like covers with a view to
the effecting by the instrumentality of certain implements and devices (separately
claimed) a secure and orderly arrangement of periodicals, music and the like in a
graduating self-bound form, also being detached and renewed respectively as herein
substantially described and illustrated.
2. The "flap" as a substitute for a book back graduating in size outwardly with
the quantity of papers inserted, as herein described and illustrated under letters
and C. I.
3. The "detachable Tab" arrangement contrived in the novel manner with the
slots, network and eyelet holes arrangement with "paper binders "
as herein
described and illustrated, under letters D, and s. y. 8.
4. The "trius" or trinoculi-three eyed pins-as regards the use and adaptation
of the like to self book binding, and especially as to the novel arrangement of the
eyes creating a peg for the loop over stitch as herein described and illustrated
under letter x.
"
5. The " phalaux cord consisting of a length of catgut or flexible wire.
attachment to keep the said trins in phalanx combined with the bead fastener
arrangement as herein described and illustrated (t and w).

page_text: 6. The loop over stitch or "elastic" with the tags as regards the adaptation and
manner of manipulating the same as herein described and illustrated, under v.
7. The triangulous guide wire arrangement as regards the parallel projection of
the base for the reception of the flap and tab, also the apex of the said wire being
caused to form a pivot for a buckle as herein described and illustrated under
letters kg and p.
8. The flap tongued wedge buckle to retain the connecting strap as regards the
novel use and adaptation of the same by the instrumentality of the apex pivots
as herein described and illustrated, under lotters L, E and p.
9. The dual stiletto as regards the novel position of the same fitted in the book
cover B and hinged so as to perforate the "stitch holes" accurately as herein
described and illustrated, under letter N.
10. The setting flange to aid the intention of the dual stiletto as regards accuracy
of perforation as herein described and illustrated under letter o.
11. The lock up arrangement as herein described and illustrated under letters
F G H J and r.
12. The application of double sheets of card board to form the covers and admit
the various implements and devices as herein described and occasionally illustrated
by dotted lines.
13. The shield pocket for the objects herein described and illustrated under
letter M.
14. The connecting strap r as adapted and used in the manner herein described
and illustrated.
15. The expansible arrangement, accomplishing the insertion of any defined
quantity of periodicals, music, and the like through the instrumentality of the
triangulous projecting wire causing a graduating regular movement of the guide
cover over the flap, tab and strap the latter being adjusted at any required point
by a wedge buckle on a pivot p as illustrated under letters CD qr and L, and
described under "Manner of using the Porte-Melange" herein.
Dated this 14th day of January 1885.