Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Apr., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 28th Aug., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 19th Oct., 1888
I, JOHN HENRY PHILLIPS of 21 Clarke Street, Ordsall Park, Salford in the County
of Lancaster, Book-binder do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This Invention consists of apparatus or attachments so mechanically arranged that
advertisements become moveable. I accomplish this by means of framework erected
on springs and wheels and an axle tapered at the ends, to which are attached clutch
boxes and springs between the spring bearings for connecting the naves of the wheels-
the naves of the wheels containing bushes: A suitable box fitted to the framework
containing mechanism, comprising countershafting, wheels, self acting cams and endless
straps with rings, pivotted rollers and bevelled wheels that work in box bearings and
propel the endless straps. The mechanism receiving its motive power from an endless
chain working in conjunction with a sput wheel on the axle. The revolving bearings
being adjusted by thumbscrews. Advertisements are painted on reversible laths and
linked together by rings and rods to the endless straps.
Endless tracing cloth or other suitable material may be used for advertising designs,
paintings, photographs, or drawings of any description on the panoramic system, which
can be illuminated at night by brilliant lights. The apparatus can be adapted to
washing machines, wringing [machines, shop fronts, window blinds, sun-shades and
business premises of whatever description.
It can be adapted to act stationary or to travel by road rail or water. In navigation
by adjusting the attachments to the framework of a boat and disconnecting the
ordinary wheels from the axle and fixing paddle wheels thereon.
The apparatus can be driven by either manual animal or steam power according to
preference.
All the adaptions being for advertising purposes and on an improved principle.
By the application of a lever-rod with an adjustable handle which is a portion of
the apparatus the latter can be thrown in or out of gear at will.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Advertising Apparatus or Attachments.
I, JOHN HENRY PHILLIPS, of 21, Clarke Street, Ordsall Park, Salford, in the
County of Lancaster, Book-binder 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 consists of Apparatus or Attachments so mechanically arranged that
Advertisements become moveable. I accomplish this by means of framework, erected
on springs and wheels and an axle tapered at the ends to which are attached clutch-
boxes and springs, between the spring bearings for connecting the naves of the
wheels.
The naves of the wheels containing bushes; a suitable box to the framework
containing mechanism comprising counter shafting, wheels, self-acting cams, and endless
straps, with rings and rods. Pivotted rollers and bevelled wheels that work in box
bearings and propel the endless straps. The mechanism receiving its motive power
from an endless chain, working in conjunction with a spur-wheel on the axle. The
revolving bearings being adjusted by nuts and screws. Advertisements are painted
on reversible laths and linked together by rings and rods to the endless straps.
Endless tracing cloth or other suitable material may be used for advertising designs,
paintings, photographs, or drawings of any description, on the panoramic system which
can be illuminated when desired, by brilliant lights. The apparatus can be adapted to
Washing Machines, Wringing Machines, Shop fronts, Window blinds, Sun-shades,
_ and business premises of whatever description. It can be adapted to act stationary_or_
to travel by road, rail, or water. In navigation, by adjusting the attachments to the
framework of a boat, and disconnecting the ordinary wheels from the axle, and fixing
paddle-wheels thereon. The apparatus can be driven by either manual, animal, or
steam power, according to preferance, all the adaptions being for advertising purposes,
and on an improved principle. By the application of a lever-rod, with an adjustible
handle, which is a portion of the apparatus, the latter can be thrown in or out of
at will. The apparatus can be propelled by any suitable means through the mechanism
of my improvements located within suitable protecting frames, as illustrated in the
drawings.
gear
The aims of this invention are principally to improve the displaying qualities of the
advertisements, to render the arrangement of them more efficient for the purpose of pro-
pulsion, and to afford the devices greater protection than is possible under the ordinary
modes of displaying advertisements. These improvements in advertisements further con-
sist in certain combinations and arrangements, and in the peculiar construction of several
parts, hereinafter more particularly set forth, but in order that my invention may be
clearly understood, reference will now be made to the drawings herewith, which show an
application of my invention to a lath, or laths, consisting of a series of advertisements
with names, pictures, or other devices, which can be painted or inscribed upon the laths
or open spaces back or sides. Figure 1 represents part section and side elevation.

page_text: Figure 2 represents part section and end elevation. Figure 3 shows plan on line xx
in figure 2, top part removed. Figures 4 and 5 represent part sections of front and side
elevation of laths H, and mode of fixing, drawn to an enlarged scale. Figures 6, 7,
and 8 are a modification, of which figure 6 represents part section and side elevation.
Figure 7 represents part section and end elevation, and Figure 8 shows plan of sections
on line in figure 6, top part removed. A in Figures 1, 2, and 3 is an axle,
provided with a spur-wheel, which transmits a rotary motion to shaft B, through a
endless chain G. Shaft B is provided with a reversing gear and spur-wheel, which
transmits power to counter-shaft G, through suitable bevelled wheels M. M. S. Dis
a small shaft with handle E and fork F, for the purpose of drawing the reversing gear
in and out of gear at will. Counter-shaft C is provided with a spur-wheel on one end,
which transmits rotary motion to the roller K through the endless chain P. Roller K
is provided with two spur-wheels, one on each end. V is an endless chain and stud
acting as a counterbalance to the roller K. Roller K gives rotary motion to rollers K¹
through an endless strap I. The straps are provided with eye-studs T, through which
pass iron rods U, on which fit loosely rings T¹, which are secured to laths H.
Rollers K and K' are provided with small pivots L, which fit in holes R, which are
placed at a suitable distance in straps 1. Roller K revolves in bearings O, which are
provided with screws and nuts N for the purpose of lifting or lowering roller K in order
to tighten or loosen the straps I. The action of my improvements are as follows:-
Rotary motion being transmitted to the rollers K and K¹ from the driving axle A
through the endless chain G. Shaft B bevelled wheels M. M. S., counter-shaft C,
endless Chains P and V, with spur-wheels and stud and straps I. Straps I, revolving
and carrying with them laths H, which are secured to the same by rings T¹, iron rods U,
and eye-studs T. The laths H can be applied to any purpose of advertising on, both
sides, and each one of them can be applied for different kinds of advertisements, and
through its rotary motion, which it receives through the straps I will revolve and
change the subjects of advertisements alternately on one side of the apparatus, it will
show one side of the laths H, and on the other, the other side of the laths H, as the
laths H turn over on top and bottom of the apparatus.
The modification of my improvements is as follows:-
A in Figures 6, 7, and 8 is an axle provided with a spur-wheel, which transmits a
rotary motion to shaft B, through an endless chain G. Shaft B is provided with a spur-
wheel and a clutch with quadrant wheel K, rack segment and catch L. Quadrant
wheel K with rack segment runs into pinion wheel, secured on roller C. D is a small
shaft with handle E and fork F for the purpose of drawing the quadrant wheel K in
or out of gear at will. Roller C is provided with a bevel wheel M, one on each end,
which gives rotary motion to rollers Ú. The rollers O are provided with bevel wheels M,
one on each end, which transmit power to the rollers O. The rollers O gives rotary motion
to the rollers Q, placed in the upper part of the apparatus, through the endless straps I.
On endless straps I are secured laths Hat a convenient distance apart. Between those
laths H, suitable sheets of advertisements can be placed, which may be transparent,
and illuminated by the lamps N, placed in the apparatus. Rollers O are provided
with small pivots on both sides, which fit in holes R, which are placed at a suitable
distance in straps I of the apparatus.
The action of the modification of my improvements is as follows:-
Rotary motion being transmitted to the rollers O and Q from the driving axle A,
through endless chains G, shaft B, spur-wheel and clutch, quadrant wheel K, with rack
segment and catch L, and roller C, bevel wheels M, rollers O and straps I, straps I
revolving at certain intervals, which is effected by the quadrant wheel K, and carrying
with the laths H and sheets of advertisements, which is secured to straps I. The
laths H can be applied to any purpose of advertising on one side, and each one of
them can be applied for different kinds of advertisements and also for dividing suitable
open spaces on the surface of the advertisement sheets, which can be applied to any
purpose of advertising on, and each space of them can be applied for different kinds of
advertisements, or devices, viz.:-public buildings, business premises, designs, paintings,
photographs, drawings or printed matter of any description. The advertisement sheets

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travel up and down, making a lift of a suitable distance in one revolution of the
quadrant wheel K, only the upward movements of the laths H and advertising sheets
are shown on the outside of the apparatus.
The improved construction is attended with many advantages, amongst which may
be enumerated the following:-The apparatus being located in a framework and
differently arranged, may be more conveniently fitted with mechanism, and displaying
better devices, and causing a greater attraction from the community, and being less
liable to danger, more efficiently protected from danger and from injury in the event
of severe weather, the advertisements being surrounded by a suitable framework, and
at the same timo applicable to the purposes intended for, and is under self-control by
an efficient attendant.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
First Arranging a series of laths within a framework in such a manner that the
faces of such laths may be revolved upwards and downwards and exposed through
apertures in such framework substantially as herein described.
:
Second Arranging a series of laths or painted designs within a framework in such
a manner that the laths or designs may be revolved upwards and exposed through
apertures in such framework, substantially as herein described.
Third-The combination and arrangement with one or a series of laths and suitable
material, fixed in a framework, the laths pivotted at a suitable distance, near the rear
vertical edges to the straps, and adapted to vibrate or rotate and present opposite sides
to view with suitable mechanism directly connected to, and adapted for, vibrating such
laths, substantially as described and explained.
Fourth-The combination and arrangement with a stationary framework, of one
or more laths, pivotted near the rear vertical edges to the straps and adapted to
vibrate or rotate, and present opposite sides to view, with suitable mechanism connected
to, and adapted for, vibrating such laths, substantially as herein described and
explained.
Fifth The combination and arrangement with framework for travelling purposes,
having a background or partition, and one or more laths, pivotted near the rear vertical
edges to straps within a framework, and adapted to vibrate therein, and to form a flat
surface when nearing the limit of vibration, as opposite sides are alternately presented
to view and mechanism directly connected to, and operating to vibrate the said laths,
substantially as herein described and explained.
Sixth The combination and arrangement of this apparatus so adapted that devices
can be arranged and provided with appropriate mechanism and adapted to vibrate or
rotate, and at certain intervals standing stationary, the mechanism deriving its motive
power through the endless chain from the axle or the wheels of any kind of vehicle
or from any other reciprocal motion as convenient, substantially as herein described
and explained.
Seventh One or a series of laths or leaves mounted on pivots and operated by
mechanical means, so as to expose alternately opposite sides to view.
Dated this Twenty-first day of August 1888.

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Apr., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 31st Dec., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 5th Feb., 188
Improved vehicle with Attachments.
I, JOHN HENRY PHILLIPS of 21 Clarke Street, Ordsall Park, Salford in the County
of Lancaster, Bookbinder do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows:-
This Invention consists of a Vehicle and attachments so constructed that the Vehicle
is available for private use or for advertising purposes. The rear-part of the body of
the vehicle is supported by two springs an axle, and two wheels, and the fore-part by
one spring, an axle, and two wheels the latter spring acting as front bearing from
which oscillation is obtained, and to which is attached an upright pivot by which the
Vehicle is turned instead of by an ordinary lock. The axles are made on an improved
principle, having tapered ends, the bosses of the wheels also being tapered. On the
naves of the wheels, and on the axles are attached clutch boxes, springs fixed on the
axles keeping the clutchboxes in position. An endless chain revolves on a spur-
wheel attached to the centre of the rear axle and on a spur wheel fixed on counter
shafting in box bearings in the centre of the body of the vehicle.
The clutchboxes, endless chain, spur-wheels, tapered axles, and tapered bosses
prevent friction and strain on the axles and wheels, and by their aid the rapid
turning of the Vehicle round. sharp corners or curves can be accomplished. in less
space than by any other Vehicle yet introduced and without the least danger of
overturning.
The attachments can be adjusted to any known Vehicle and the same results
attained.
Dated this 31st day of March 1888.

page_text: I, JOHN HENRY PHILLIPS of 21 Clarke Street Ordsall Park, Salford in the County.
of Lancaster, Bookbinder do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement :-
This invention consists of a Vehicle with Attachments, so constructed that the
Vehicle, is available for either Private use, or for Advertising Purposes, the rear part
of the body of the Vehicle, is supported by two Springs, an Axle, and two Wheels,
and the Fore part by one Spring, an Axle, and two Wheels, the latter spring acting
as front bearing from which oscillation is obtained and to which is attached an upright
pivot by which the Vehicle is turned instead of by an ordinary lock. The Axles are
made on an improved principle, having tapered ends, the bosses of the wheels also
being tapered.
On the naves of the rear wheels and the axles are attached Clutch boxes, and
springs fixed on the axles, keeping the clutch boxes in position. An endless chain
revolves on a spur wheel, attached to the centre of the rear axle, and on a spur wheel
fixed on counter shafting in box bearings, and fitted to the centre of the body of the
Vehicle, the clutch boxes, endless chain, spur wheels, tapered Axles, and tapered
bosses, prevent friction, and strain, on the Axles, and wheels, and by their aid the
rapid turning of the Vehicle round sharp corners, or curves, can be accomplished in
less space than by any other vehicle yet introduced, and without the least danger of
overturning. The attachments can be adjusted to any known Vehicle and the same
results attained.
The aims of this invention are principally to improve the comforts in travelling, to
render the arrangements in Vehicles more efficient, and to the occupants greater
protection than is posisble under the ordinary modes of travelling in severe weather.
These improvements further consists of certain combinations and in the peculiar
construction, of several parts hereinafter more particularly set-forth, but in
order that my improved invention may be clearly understood, reference will now
be made to the drawings.
Figure 1. represents front elevation of an Axle with wheels and other attachments
partly shown in section.
Figure 2. represents plan of door of the Vehicle.
A. in figure 1. is an Axle, which is tapered off on both ends, on which the wheels I.
freely revolve.
The wheels I. are provided on the inner side with teeth which correspond with the
teeth on clutches C.
Clutches C. are secured to the Axle A. by means of a feather key or other suitable
means, so as to slide longitudinally on Axle A.
The clutches C. and wheels 1. are kept in gear by springs D.

page_text: The teeth on wheels I. and clutches C. are so formed, so that the wheels I. can
revolve freely; either separately or jointly on Axle A. by closing the springs and
drawing the clutches C. out of gear, whereas if turned in the other direction the
springs D. will place the clutches C. in gear with the wheels I. so that the Axle A.
will receive a rotary motion from the wheels I. which can be utilised as driving power
for any suitable purpose: The wheels I. are kept in position by screws and nuts G.
which are protected from any dirt by plates H.
Axle A. is also provided with suitable bearings and springs E. which are secured to
the Vehicle by suitable means.
F. is a chain wheel for the purpose of transmitting the rotary motion, from
Axle A. but any other suitable arrangement can be adopted.
K. in figure 2. is a door which is provided on one side with one or more hinges O.
which turn on pivot N. attached to framework L. the other sides of door K. are
provided with a groove which can be either square as shown in Figure 2. or round or
V shaped. The frame work M and L is made to correspond with door K. The
object of this is to form an airtight joint, so to prevent any dirt or offensive effluvie
from entering the interior of the Vehicle.
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 what I
claim is :-
:-
1. A vehicle having wheels provided with teeth which work in a clutch as described,
and for the purpose setforth.
2. A vehicle having a revolving axle on which wheels revolve freely in one
direction, and in the other either separately or jointly thrown in gear by a spring or
other suitable means as described and for the purpose setforth.
.
3. A vehicle having one or several doors with hinges and grooves as herein
described and explained for the purpose setforth.
4. A vehicle having all or a part of the combinations as described for the purpose
setforth.
Dated this 29th day of December 1888.