Improvements in Machines for Inking, Measuring, and Winding of Typewriter Ribbons, and for Dyeing, Cleansing, or other similar Processes of other Fabrics, and in the Ribbons and Fabrics so Treated.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Aug., 1895
Complete Specification Left, 13th May, 1896-Accepted, 18th July, 1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Machines for Inking, Measuring, and Winding of
Typewriter Ribbons, and for Dyeing, Cleansing, or other similar
Processes of other Fabrics, and in the Ribbons and Fabrics so
Treated.
I, SUSANNA JANE FOULKES GUIBAL, Artist and Typist &c., of 9, Slater Street;
in the City of Liverpool in the County of Lancaster, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
But, before describing in detail the combination of the various structural
elements comprising my invention, I wish it to be distinctly understood that I do
not intend to be restricted to the employment of the exact details hereinafter set
forth, as numerous modifications may be used, without departing from the nature
of my invention, or constituting any evasion thereof. My invention may be
summarised thus-(utilizing the system, with variations of sizes of machines and
number of some of the parts, according to which of the above purposes it is
required for). Commencing with the inking, measuring and winding of typewriter
ribbons :-
Upon suitable cabinets, stands or supports, of convenient height, I erect, (starting
from either end)-firstly-across end of said cabinets, stands or supports-uprights
of metal or other material (at requisite distance apart) to carry spindles or bars,
on which I slide the uninked rolls of ribbon, these I divide and enclose by discs
(or other approved method) of some rigid substance, preferably, somewhat larger
in diameter than the rolls of ribbon, and at each end of the spindles or bars (which
are threaded), I place spiral or other springs and nuts (or other selected method)
so as to press the discs (or other device) against the rolls of ribbon, and by
pressure, produce tension to prevent the ribbon giving off too quickly and also, to
keep it in position on the carrying spindle, during its progress through the other
parts of the machine. To further secure tension, two other rods or bars, carried
on supports are used (running parallel) the lower, passing through grooves or holes
in the discs prevents their revolving, the other above, has the ribbon passed over
or round it.
A few inches further, I arrange a measuring apparatus, worked by associated
wheels or other method, to indicate the number of yards as the ribbon is drawn off
the rolls (or optionally) I gauge my collecting bobbins or appliances (for the inked
ribbon) of various diameters, for the same purpose. A little further I place my
saturating vessel, or trough, (for ink &c.)-which is movable on slides, so as to be
readily drawn away when a different color requires to be substituted. Within
this vessel, is fixed a revolving bar or rod, under which the ribbons passes so as to
sink it for thorough saturation, it then passes through the ink under or between,
revolving, oscillating or stationary brush or brushes, (running on supports on the
stand, or at the sides of the vessel) which brushes or brush the ink into the ribbon,
thence, it passes under an edge of some stiff substance, which lightly takes off
some of the ink, then at a slight angle, through a pair of covered rollers, which
act as a squeegee, and again through a pair of pads or other brushes, which takes
off mest of the superfluous ink before the ribbon reaches the large motor and
pressing rollers, to which it is guided under a rod and over a perforated plate,
divided by pins, pegs or strips, placed at varying intervals, to keep the ribbons

page_text: apart, when more than one is being inked at one time, as by suitable lengths of
parts, numerous ribbons can at the same time, be proceeded with, thus emphasising,
by economy of time and labor, the great improvements in my machines; which
measure, ink, dye, or cleanse, calender, collect and wind or fold, by one operation.
Behind these chief rollers-guides are placed to scrape or rub off, the ink,
necessarily collecting on the rollers, and direct its course into a receptacle beneath,
which may be grooved or otherwise constructed, to return the ink to the saturating
vessel. The action of the motor rollers, by wheels at one end and handle at the
other (or other efficient power) causes the ribbon to be drawn off the carrying
spindle, through ink, brushes, squeegees, and these same pressing rollers, and feeds
it on to the calenders.
Between the motor rollers and these calenders, I may optionally, subject the
inked ribbon to further brushing or pressing (the revolutions or oscillations for
which, may be obtained from either the chief motor rollers, or chief winding
spindle.
'
The calenders are formed of tubes or segments of tubes carried beside or above
each other, on supports, and firmly locked, to prevent their revolving, and are
provided with appropriate heating apparatus, to be used as required; the inked
ribbon passes between or round these, thence, directed by a further guiding plate
and rods to the receiving bobbins or collectors, which are carried on approved
spindles.
Preferably beyond, the second guiding plate, I place my chief winding spindle,
(but it may be fixed elsewhere) which I gear to the chief motor rollers to obtain
necessary revolutions. This chief winding spindle I also connect with the collecting
or bobbin spindles, placed conveniently, thus obtaining revolutions for them-(or
clockwork or other motion may be used for collecting and winding. the ribbons).
The collecting or bobbin spindles, may have grooves cut along them, or be
somewhat flattened or squared, or otherwise conveniently devised, so that by
a consistent arrangement of the bobbins or collectors, when slipped on, may he
made to revolve with the spindles, thus causing the ribbon to collect and wind
or fold.
It may be desirable to affix to the collecting spindles or bobbins, light springs or
pawls & ratchets, to allow for varying tension, when several ribbons are being
operated upon.
The special collecting instruments I use, may be of any approved material, and
so designed as to grip the collecting spindles.
The revolutions or oscillations of the inking brushes &c., may be obtainable from
the chief motor rollers or otherwise.
So as to make the working of the whole, optionally convenient by either hand,
foot or motor power, I also connect the chief motor rollers to wheels, pulleys
ratchets &c. and treadle beneath, or a slightly varied gearing may be used here.
For the measuring of lengths of ribbon, to cut off as required, the apparatus
consists of supports carrying a dial face, or indicator, worked by associated wheels
or other device-a bell is attached to regulate certain intervals. The frame of this
apparatus works on slides so as to accommodate for ribbons of varying widths being
measured or, as before mentioned, I may, instead of this device, utilize the
circumferentially gauged collecting apparatus.
For economy, and convenience of cleansing, the bearings which carry rollers,
brushes, squeegees &c. &c. on various parts of my machines, are made inter-
changable, so that, one or two sets, may suffice for entire operations. To prevent
the splashing of inks &c., 1 furnish my troughs with fixed or removable lids.
For the utilization of my invention for dying purposes, 1 extend the dimensions
of the various parts to requisite sizes. As the measuring appliances and perforated
plates may or may not be required here, these may be optionally dispensed with,
but, I use similar supports to rest the fabric on, then pass it through appropriate
troughs, using dye instead of ink, under, through or between brushes, squeegees,
pads or beater-thence into another 'trough or series of troughs for rinsing or

page_text: stiffening, through squeegees, rollers, calenders &c., to the collecting spindles, for
either winding or folding, from which the fabric may be conveyed to a hot closet,
attachable to the machine if desired, or other drying or airing process.
For the application of my devices for the cleansing of various fabrics, I use the
foregoing, with necessary liquids lyes &c.-adding as many troughs and associated
appliances and callenders as may be deemed requisite, and before or after the
calenders, for any of the aforesaid purposes, I may add either, fine brushes, or
combs, or both, where the fabric would be the better for the process of brushing
or combing.
For regulating requisite pressure upon various parts of my machines, 1 furnish
them with suitable springs, which I lock or release by means of thumb screws or
other convenient contrivance.
The troughs or saturating vessels used for dyeing or cleansing purposes, would
have the addition of escape and supply pipes and shower sprays, for drawing off
soiled liquid and providing fresh. By appropriate arrangements of heat, the liquids
in the various vessels' inay be kept at requisite temperature.
If desired to saturate several fabrics, each of a different color, at same time, the
various troughs, rollers &c., &c.,--may be sectionally divided by protecting shields,
to prevent the mingling of the colors.
Dated this 13th (Thirteenth) day of August 1895.
SUSANNA JANE FOULKES GUIBAL.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Machines for Inking, Measuring, and Winding of
Typewriter Ribbons, and for Dyeing, Cleansing, or similar
Processes of other Fabrics, and in the Ribbons and Fabrics so
Treated..
1, SUSANNA JANE Foulkes GuiBAL, Artist and Typist &c., of 9, Slater Street,
in the City of Liverpool, in the County of Lancaster 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 :—
But before describing in detail the combination of the various structural elements
comprising my invention, I wish it to be distinctly understood, that I do not
intend to be restricted to the employment of the exact details hereinafter set forth,
as numerous modifications may be used, without departing from the nature of my
invention or constituting any evasion thereof. My invention may be summarised
thus, (utilizing the system, with variations of sizes of machines and number of
some of the parts, according to which of the above purposes it is required for).
Commencing with the inking, measuring and winding of typewriter ribbons.-
Upon suitable cabinets, stands or supports, of convenient height, I erect (starting
from either end) firstly across end of said cabinet, stand or supports-uprights of
metal or other material (at requisite distance apart) to carry spindles or bars, on
which I slide the uninked rolls of ribbon, these I divide and enclose by discs (or
other approved method) of some rigid substance, preferably, somewhat larger in
diameter than the rolls of ribbon, and at each end of the spindles or bars, (which
are threaded) I place spiral or other springs and nuts, (or other selected method)
so as to press the discs or other device against the rolls of ribbon, and by pressure,
produce tension to prevent the ribbon giving off too quickly, and also, to keep it in
position on the carrying spindle, during its progress through the other parts of the
machine. To further ensure tension, two other rods or bars carried on supports
are used (running parallel) the lower, passing through grooves or holes in the

page_text: discs prevents their revolving, the other above, has the ribbon passed over or
round it.
A few inches further, I arrange a measuring apparatus, worked by associated
wheels or other method, to indicate the number of yards as the ribbon is drawn off
the rolls, (or optionally, I gauge my collecting bobbins or appliances, (for the
inked ribbon) of various diameters for the same purpose). A little further I place
my saturating vessel or trough, (for ink &c.) which is movable on slides, so as to be
readily drawn away when a different color requires to be substituted. Within this
vessel is fixed a revolving bar or red, under which the ribbon passes, so as to sink it
for thorough saturation, it then passes through the ink, under or between, revolving,
oscillating or stationary brush or brushes, (running on supports on the stand or at
the sides of the vessel) which brushes or brush, the ink into the ribbon, thence it
passes under an edge of some stiff substance which lightly takes off some of the
ink, then at a slight angle, through a pair of covered rollers, which act as a squeegee
and again through a pair of pads or other brushes, which takes off most of the
superfluous ink before the ribbon reaches the large motor and pressing rollers, to
which it is guided under a rod and over a perforated plate, divided by pins, pegs or
strips, placed at varying intervals, to keep the ribbons apart when more than one
is being inked at one time, as by suitable lengths of parts numerous ribbons can at
the same time be proceeded with, thus emphasising, by economy of time and labor
the great improvements in my machines, which, measure, ink, (dye or cleanse)
calender, collect and wind or fold, by one operation.
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Behind these chief rollers,-guides are placed to scrape or rub off, the ink,
necessarily collecting on the rollers, and direct its course into a receptacle beneath,
which may be grooved or otherwise constructed, to return the ink to the saturating
vessel. The action of the motor rollers, by wheels at one end and handle at the
other (or other efficient power) causes the ribbon to be drawn off the carrying
spindle, through ink, brushes, squeegees and these same pressing rollers, and feeds
it on to the calenders.
Between the motor rollers and these calenders, I may, optionally, subject the
inked ribbon to further brushing or pressing (the revolutions or oscillations for
which, may be obtained from either the chief motor rollers, or chief winding
spindle).
The calenders are formed of tubes or segments of tubes, carried beside or above,
each other, on supports, and firmly locked, to prevent their revolving, and are
provided with appropriate heating apparatus, to be used as required, the inked
ribbon passes between or round these, thence, directed by a further guiding plate
and rods to the collecting or receiving bobbins or collectors which are carried on
approved spindles.
Preferably, beyond, the second guiding plate I place my chief winding spindle,
(but it may be fixed elsewhere) which gear to the chief motor rollers to obtain
necessary revolutions. This chief winding spindle, I also connect with the
collecting or bobbin spindles, placed conveniently, thus, obtaining revolutions for
them (or clockwork or other motion may be used for collecting and winding the
ribbons).
The collecting or bobbin spindles, may have grooves cut along them, or be
somewhat flattened or squared, or otherwise conveniently devised, so that by
consistent arrangement of the bobbins or collectors, when slipped on, may be made
to revolve with the spindles, thus causing the ribbon to collect and wind or fold.
may be desirable to affix to the collecting spindles or bobbins, light springe or
pawls and ratchets to allow for varying tensions when several ribbons are being
operated upon. The special collecting instruments I use may be of any approved
material and so designed as to grip the collecting spindles.
It
The revolutions or oscillations of the inking brushes &c., may be obtainable
from the chief motor rollers, or otherwise.
So as to make the working of the whole, optionally convenient by either hand,

page_text: foot or motor power, I also connect the chief motor rollers to wheels, pulleys,
ratchets &c. and treadle, beneath, or a slightly varied gearing may be used here.
For the measuring of lengths of ribbon, to cut off as required, the apparatus
cousists of supports carrying a dial face or indicator, worked by associated wheels
or other device; a bell is attached to regulate certain intervals. The frame of this
apparatus works on slides so as to accommodate for ribbons of various widths
being measured, or, as before mentioned, I may, instead of this device, utilize the
circumferentially gauged collecting apparatus.
For economy and convenience of cleaning, the bearings which carry rollers,
brushes, squeegees &c., &c., on various parts of my machines, are made
interchangable, so that, one or two sets, may suffice for entire operations. To
prevent the splashing of inks &c., I furnish my troughs with fixed or removable,
lids.
For the utilization of my invention for dying purposes, I extend the dimensions
of the various parts to requisite sizes. As the measuring appliances and perforated'
plates, inay, or may not be required here, these may be optionally dispensed with,
but I use similar supports to rest the fabric on, then, pass it through appropriate.
troughs, using dye instead of ink; under, through, or between brushes, squeegees.
pads or beaters, thence into another trough or series of troughs for rinsing or
stiffening, through squeegees rollers, calenders &c. to the collecting spindles, for
either winding or folding, from which the fabrics may be conveyed to a hot closet,
(attachable to the machine if desired) or other drying or airing process.
For the application of my devices for the cleansing of various fabrics, I use the
foregoing, with necessary liquids, lyes &c.-adding as many troughs and associated
appliances and calenders as may be deemed requisite, and before or after the
calenders, for any of the aforesaid purposes, I may add either, fine brushes or
combs, or both, where the fabrics would be the better for the process of brushing.
or combing.
For regulating requisite pressure upon various parts of my machines I furnish
them with suitable springs, which I lock or release by means of thumb screws or
other convenient contrivance.
The troughs or saturating vessels used for dyeing or cleansing purposes, would
have the addition of escape and supply pipes & shower sprays, for drawing off
soiled liquid and providing fresh. By suitable arrangements of heat, the liquids in
the various vessels may be kept at necessary temperature.
If desired to saturate several fabrics each of a different color at same time, the
various troughs, rollers &c., &c., may be devised sectionally divided by protecting,
shields, to prevent the mingling of the colors.
In order that my invention may be more clearly understood and readily carried
into effect, I will proceed, aided by the accompanying drawings, more fully to
describe the same.

page_text: F & F are perforated plates running parallel with rollers & spindles. Into the
perforations pins, pegs or strips are placed to divide and guide the traversing
fabric Q¹.
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G. is the support carrying the calenders H & H'.
H & H are calenders round or between which the saturated material passes on
its course to the collecting spindles. These calenders may be heated by any
approved method to expedite drying and give finish.
1. is the support for carrying the motor and pressing rollers 1¹.
I' are the chief motor and pressing rollers, between which the saturated material
passes and which actuate the various operations of drawing it off the carrying
spindles or platform, through the various saturating vessels, brushes and squeegees
The
and passing it on to be calendered and collected in its completed condition.
revolutions of these rollers may be obtained by hand, foot, or motor power. The
first, by the attachment of a handle to the shaft of either roller. The foot motion,
by treadle, geared to groove of fly wheel J.
J. is a double grooved fly wheel at end of the chief motor rollers I, the one
groove being geared to pulley C, on chief winding spindle E. The other groove
being geared to treadle wheels, when that. mode of working is preferred.
J is a
pulley carried on same bearing as J. and is geared to a smaller pulley on
the end of brush M' causing its revolution.
Jare cog wheels on shafts of motor rollers !!.
K & K¹, are squeegees on saturating vessel, between which the wetted material
passes.
L, are springs & thumb screws, over rollers & squeegees, to regulate
pressure.
M, is a saturating vessel for containing the liquid and carrying its several.
adjuncts of squeegees, brush & sinking rod.
M is a revolving brush, for brushing in the liquid as the material passes
through the liquid, and thus causing more thorough saturation.
N is a rod under which the material passes to sink it in the liquid.
O. is a dialed measuring apparatus, worked by small associated clock wheels, with
bell attached, to indicate the number of yards as the material passes between small
wheels at back, their revolution acting upon the dial indicator.
O¹ is the support of the measuring apparatus.
O. Guiding wheels attached to measuring apparatus.
P. Supports of carrying spindle cr platform, upon which the material to be
operated upon is placed.
Q. Discs enclosing & dividing unsaturated rolls of fabric.
Q. The material, shewing its course through the various operations.
R. Rods to give tension and prevent the material giving off the carrying spindle
or platform, too quickly.
S & S¹. Gearing bands connecting the chief winding spindle, and, pulley on end
of revolving brush, in saturating vessel with the chief motor rollers.
T. Weight wheel to add power to foot motion by connection with crank for
treadle.
U. Pully connected to treadle crank and fly wheel V.
V. Fly wheel for treadle motion.
W. Pulley connected with fly wheel J, when treadle motion is desired.
X & X. Gearing bands to work treadle motion.
Y. Treadle.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that I do not
limit myself to the details of construction and shape as above described and shewn
in the drawings, as these may vary according to circumstances and requirements,
without departing from the principles of the invention, but what I claim is-
1. The system of producing by the simple motion of chief motor rollers, the

page_text: various, revolutionary powers, for imparting action to the different parts of
machines, by the attachment of numerous wheels and pulleys to said motor rollers ;.
by which means,
I can produce an infinitude of revolutions, on as many parts as
I may select, to have in motion at one time, substantially as herein shewn and
described.
2. The improved chief winding and collecting spindles E, & B, & B', and
bobbins D, substantially as herein shewn and described.
3. The addition of calenders H & H¹, which assist the drying & finishing, as the
material passes to the collecting spindles, substantially as herein shewn and
described.
4. The guiding plates F & F¹, substantially as herein shewn and described.
5. The improved saturating vessel M, and its adjuncts M', K, K¹, L and N,
substantially as herein shewn and described.
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6. The improved method of regulating the pressure on the rollers & squeegees
by adjustable springs & thumb screws, substantially as herein shewn and
described.
7. The brush M₁ and the improved method of intensifying the saturation of the
materials by brushing in the liquid by machine operations, substantially as herein
shewn and described.
8. The measuring apparatus O. and associated parts O¹, & O*, substantially as.
herein shewn and described.
9. The improved carrying spindle and tension rods, P & R, substantially as.
herein shewn and described.
10. The improved machines, for inking, measuring and winding of typewriter
ribbons, and for dyeing, cleansing or similar processes of other fabrics and the
ribbons and fabrics so treated.
Dated this 13th day of May 1896.
SUSANNA JANE FOULKES GUIBAL.