US513239A - Pencil-holder - Google Patents

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SAMUEL L. LAZARON, OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA.

PENCIL-HOLDER.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 513,239, dated January 23, 1894.

Applicationfiled May 6, 1893. Serial l io.473,28l-- (No model.)

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, SAMUEL L. LAZARON, a citizen of the United States, residing at Savannah, in the county of Chatham and State of Georgia, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Pencil-Holders; and I do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same.

My invention relates to pen and pencil cases, and is an improvement on the invention shown and described in my application for Letters Patent, Serial No. 450,078, filed October 26, 1892, patented April 25, 1893, and numbered 495,980.

My present improvement although adaptable for application to pen and pencil cases can also be attached to many other devices, such as walking-canes, umbrellas, handles of various articles, paper-weights, slate-frames, &c., all as hereinafter fully described, illustrated in the drawings, and specifically pointed out in the claims.

Referring to the accompanying drawings, wherein like letters and figures of reference point out similar parts oneach'view:Figure 1. represents my invention applied to a holder for a removablepen and pencil. Fig. 2. is alike view showing the pen and pencil in reversed position, whereby the inscribing points are protected when not in use, the inclosing tube being partly broken away, showing interiorconstruction. Fig. 3. is a detail view of the spool removed from its inclosing case, representing one form of inner actuating spring and method of its connection to end disks. Fig. 4. is a view with the device connected to the frame of a slate. Fig. 5. is a view of the device attached to a walking cane, portions being broken away. Fig. 6. represents application of the device to the roller of a map or window shade. Figs. 7, and 8. are detail views of parts of the device detached from the escapement. Fig. 9. represents solid springs for inclosing within interior spool and means for its connection to end disks.

Fig. 10. is a sectional view of the incasement on a reduced scale. Fig. 11,.is a view of the device provided with a swinging cover having a lengthwise slot for passage of ribbon, therethrough.

In the drawings:A, is a tubular case with open ends, a, into which can be inserted a pencil or crayon, 1, or pen, 2, which can be removed, or their posit-ion reversed, so as to expose their butt ends, and enable the case, with such connections, to be handled or carried in the pocket, without exposing the inscribing points, as plainly illustrated in Fig. 2. At desired distances the case, A, has circumferential inverted grooves, 3, 4t, which in some instances are not of equal depth, for a purpose presently set forth. Said grooves divide the case into end sections, as, w,- and middle section, 00.

Within section, 00', is placed the operative members of the device, as hereinafter described, said section having a longitudinal slot, 5, through which one or more inscribed ribbons,'B, B are free to pass inwardly and outwardly of,case A.

O, is a revoluble hollow spool, having end flanges, 0,0, centrallyapertured in alignment with axis of the spool. At the median point of said spool is preferably, an orifice, 0 whereby the inscribed ribbons may be di rectly connected to spring inclosed within the spool. Said spring may be a continuous loop of rubber D, or a single length, D, as shown and described in my invention, upon which this specification is an improvement thereof having central orificed enlargement, d, and transverse extensions, d, at either end.

The spring, D, may be of any desired form in cross section, several forms being illustrated in Fig. 9,it being preferable that when thereof are fastened to disks, 0', made of 1 metal, wood, or other rigid material. Said disks have inwardly inclined grooves, c tending the full depth of periphery thereof into which the ends of springs, D fi when passed over said disks, and in whi h recesses, 0 the springs will be securelv i tained, as the device is operated. Spool, 0,

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is inserted within open end of the tube and will readily pass therein. In adjustingthe spool within the case, its inclosed spring is first stretched lengthwise by means of a hook, thread,or wire temporarily connected at each end thereof. The spool is then passed into tubular case, A, and deposited within the section, 00, the opposite ends of spring within the spool, G, are then respectively connected to a retaining disk, 0, the spring is then released from extension and the attached end disks sprung within the case until reaching grooves, 3, 4, which limit-their further progression and thus maintain the spring in position for operation. The ribbons are adjusted to the spring by a small inflexible loop, I), which is threaded through orifice at inner edge of said ribbons and from thence directly connected to the spring. If the spring is formed of a continuous length, D, said loop is passed over one of the strands, if a band, D, said loop, I), is threaded through aperture in enlargement, d. Said loop, I), that connects the ribbons to spring within the spool passes outwardly through orifice, c. It is however preferable that it shall also be turned once around barrel of spool, C. p

A single length of ribbon may be folded upon itself to make two layers, B, B. The fabric composing said ribbons may be returned upon itself and the loop, 6, in that instance, be passed through folded overturn which will add strength to the connection of ribbon to said loop.

The disks, 0, as hereinbefoi'e set forth are preferably provided with opposite grooves, 0 to receive end of the spring which will sink therein and maintain the spring extended lengthwise. Disks so conformed when slid into the tube A, will engage the grooves, 3 4

I dd not desire to limit myself to this special means for connecting the spring, to disks, 0, as other forms thereof may be employed without departing from the scope and purview of my invention.

In Fig. 9, the spring is shown as a band, having end bead flanges, and disk, 0, pro vided with central aperture into which the beaded end flange can be sprung, and when passing outwardly therefrom will be in position shown in said figure. To prevent any possibility of the spring turning, a pin or other clasp may be employed to hold ends of spring securely to the end disks.

It is my intention to have one or more encyclopedia ribbons adjusted to be automaticallv drawn into, and be withdrawn from tubular incasement A, as fully described in the device, to which the present invention is an improvement and to leave uninscribed space or spaces on the surface for reception of postage stamps, to be thereat retained by adherence of edge thereof to said location, it being understood that the stamps will be protected from abrasion or rupture by lying intermediately of the superimposed lamina of fabric composing the ribbon.

The ribbons may be connected in any desirable manner, or they may be composed of a single length of fabric folded over forming two leaves the overturned fold provided with a slot or aperture for reception of loop, b, for connection to spring within spool, O, in manner and form hereinbefore set forth. Another means of retaining postage stamps or removable memoranda for temporary use, a pocket, P, may be attached to the inner surfaces of one of the ribbons as plainly illustrated in the drawings. I deem this a novel and useful improvement on devices of analogous character.

The pocket, P, besides being employed for deposit of postage stamps is also adapted for reception of slips of paper with memoranda of addresses or other matter for temporary use.

I have thus far confined description of my invention to employment of two overlying ribbons, but I do not desire to limit myself thereto; ,for some articles, but a single one may be necessary while for others it is my intention to employ a number in excess of two,

according to the structure of the device to which my invention is adaptable, whereby I .am enabled to largely increase the surface area, for reception of inscriptions, calendars, advertisements, and other suitable subjects of information.

The case with its inclosure, as illustrated, in Figs. l,- and 2,- is adapted to be carried in the pocket without risk of disarrangement of any of its operative connections.

When desired to be inclosed in a cane, or any other article, such as shown in Figs. 4, 5,- and 6,- it is my intention to employ a number of sheets of ribbons, upon which to display inscriptions of many characters such as calendars, arithmetic indicia,advertisements, and other subjects of information, including spaces or pockets forpostage stamps and removable memoranda, in which case the overlying ribbons will be connected at their inner ends with a binding strip, 1), to which loop, b, will be passed in manner and form hereinbefore described. It is preferable when a multiple of ribbons are employed that they be wound around the spool concentrically before it is inclosed within tubular incasement, A. t

Figs. 10 and I1, represent the device adapted to receive a number of ribbons which can be drawn outwardly and returned automatically as previously set forth. In this improvement on my previous invention one of the grooves, 3,- 4,-- is deeper than the other, forming a larger interior circumferential rib than the opposite one.

The spool, C, has end flanges, c", of greater depth than shown in the other figures, upon one of which is pivoted a swinging cover, 0 having slot, 5, through which the ribbons will pass when inclosed by said cover; upon opposite flange, c", is sliding ring, 0 which is slid over extension, 6, of said cover and will maintain it looked over the ribbons wound on spool, C.

After the ribbons are wound around the spool an end cap, 7, is placed over one flange, 0 whereby the diameter of said flange is greater than opposite end flange. Said cap is apertured at its end into which is inserted a rubber plug, 8, which securely locks this end of the spool.

When a single ribbon is used, an end rod, 9, is attached thereto which limits its passage through slot, 5. When a number of overlying ribbons are used it is preferable that there be one or more short pins, 10, on said rod, in order to confine each ribbon flatly in book form without risk of edges of any being curled during passage through slot, 5. I

The spool with attachments, as set forth, with cover 0*, locked in position, is inserted within end of case, A, that has the small inverted groove and pushed there through until the enlarged head disk reaches opposite enlarged groove, which extends deeper within said tube, and against which the enlarged head of spool with described attachments will abut and progress no farther.

The open ends, a, may be provided with pen, pencil, eraser or any suitable device.

In Fig. 11, I have not shown any spring, as I do not confine myself in said form to employment thereof. The tube A and its inclosures may be inserted in a cavity formed in a cane or any suitable article as illustrated in the drawings or clamped thereon. See Figs. 4, 5, and 6.

By my improved device I provide novel, useful means for a convenient portable encyclopedia thatwill be found very useful for many purposes.

Having thus fully described my invention and the manner of its operation, what I claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the United States of America, is-- 1. An incasement of the character described consisting of tube, A, divided into sections by circumferential grooves, 3, 4,- provided with hollow interior revoluble spool, O; having apertured flange, c, at its opposite ends said spool supplied with inclosed elastic spring extending the full length thereof, in combination with removable disks, 0, provided on their outer surface with inverted grooves, 0

as and for the purposeintended, substantially as described.

2. In a pen and pencil of the character desaid flanges, in combination with one or more inscribed ribbons connected to said spring by loop, I), as and for the purpose intended, substantially as described.

3. In a device of the character described open ended tubular incasement A, divided into sections, 00, 00, 00' by circumferential grooves, 3, 4,"' one of which projects within said tube deeper than the opposite one, the tube, A, having open ends, a, to receive pen, pencil, or analogous reversible instrument, the tube supplied with interior revoluble spool, O, with interior spring attached by inelastic loop, I), to one or more ribbons, of inscribed fabric, B, in combination with spring controlled movable end disks, 0, located inside encasement, A, and maintained at required distances apart by engagement of said disks with inwardly extending circumferential beads, formed by grooves, 3,- 4, substantially as described.

4:. In a device of the character described, a multiple of overlying inscribed ribbons, B,- B, upon the face of one or more of which is open pocket, P, the outer ribbon having end rod, 9, supplied with short projecting pins, 10, the opposite ends of said ribbons being confined by binding strip, b, through which is passed inelastic loop, I), and described means for coiling said ribbons within tubular incasement, A, substantially as described.

5. In a device of the character described, revoluble spool, 0, having end flanges, a to one of which is pivoted curved cover, 0 with tral section, or, elastic spring extending lengthwise within bore of the spool, the oppo-v site ends of said spring engaging grooves, 0

of removable disks, 0, in combination with ribbons, B, connected by inelastic loop, I), to said interior spring as and for the purpose intended, substantially as described.

In testimony that I claim the invention above set forth I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

SAMUEL L. LAZARON.

Witnesses:

SAML. H. JAooBsoN, WM. P. YOUNG.

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