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J. A. SINCLAIR. Broom Head.

No. 67,075. Patented July 23. 186.7.

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JAMES A. SINCLAIR, OF WOODSFIELD, OHIO, ASSIGNOR TO HIMSELF AND WESTERN T. SINCLAIR, 'OF -SAME PLACE.

Letters Patent No. 67,075, dated July 23', 1867.

IMPROVED BROOM-HEAD.

TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Be it known that I, J. A. SINCLAIR, of Woods'iield, in the county of Monroe, in the State of Ohio, have invented a new and useful improvement in Broom-Clasps; and I do hereby declare that the following is a full, clear, and exact description thereof, which will enable others skilled in the art to make and use the same, reference being bad to the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, in which- Figure 1 is a perspective view, and

Figure 2 is a'longitudinal vertical section showing the interior of the broom-head and the method of securing the clasps thereto.

Figure 3 is a perspective view of one of the clamps, showing the method of attaching the ends of the bars.

Similar letters of reference indicatecorresponding parts in the several figures.

This invention has for its object to furnish a broom-clasp which will firmly secure the broom-corn in place, pressing it together in a greater or less degree, and which will admit of the broom-corn being readily removed when worn out, and fresh introduced; and it consists in the combination oftwo or more bent wires passing through the head-block, the latter being enclosed in a metallic case, two or more bent wires adjustably connected at their centres by wooden clamps, as will be hereinafter more fully described.

In the drawings, A represents the head-hlocl composed of wood or other proper material, and having at its centres. transverse aperture to receive the end of the handle 13. a a are holes in the head-block, two upon each side .of the centre aperture, in which the handle B is placed, and inclining outwardly therefrom to the ends of the head-block. C G are the fenders or stays of the broom-clasp. These fenders or stays are composed of two pieces of bent wire, or of any other suitable material, passed through the inclined holes a a in the head-block, and parallel to each other, their centres resting upon the inner surface of the head-block in the direction of its length, and upon each side of the central aperture formed to receive the end of the handle B. After passing through the head-block they are bent over its ends, as shown at b in the drawings, fig. 2, and parallel with each other, inclining slightly outward to the distance required to form the length of clasp. Their ends are bent over, forming loops 0 c. D represents the upper and D the lower bars or braces upon each side of the clasp for the purpose of enclosing the broom-corn and serving to strengthen and secure together the fenders or stays O C. These bars are each composed of one piece of stiifiron or other suitable wire bent upon itself-in such a manner as to form two parallel sides or rails, as shown clearly in fig. 1. The bars D are secured to the ends of the fenders C C by being passed through-the loops 0 0, around which they are bent spirally, as shown at d d. The bars D, in length somewhat less than the bars D, are secured at about the centre of the fenders c 0, around which they also are bent spirally as at d d, the distance between such spiral bends upon the edges of the clasp determining the thickness of the some and also the thickness of the broom, as is obvious. At the centre of each of the bars D D, thus formed, another spiral bend, e, is formed through which one end of the bolt E passes. F F are clamps composed of wood or any other suitable material, and of about the shape shown in the drawings. I prefer to use Wood for this purpose, because ofits lightness more particularly. It is not necessary, however, to make them of this shape, as they may be made round or square, or of any other suitable shape. Their inner surfaces are grooved longitudinally to fit over and upon,the bars D D, in order to prevent their turning when it is desired to tighten the bars and compress the broom-corn. These clamps are held in position upon the bars D D by means of the bolts E passing through suitable holes prepared for that purpose. One end of each bolt is provided with a head, and upon the other end a screw-thread is cut to receive a nut, e, as shown in dotted lines in fig. 1. Suitable washers are interposed between the nuts and clamps in the ordinary manner.

In attaching the clamps F to the bars D and D, I have adopted the method of inserting the ends of the wire composing the bars (said ends being bent over slightly for that purpose) in shallow holes formed in the clamps F upon each side of the central apertures through which the bolts E pass. By this means the clamps are prevented from turning, and are held firmly and securely in place. Instead of'this method the ends of each bar may be bent over the bolts E, forming clasps or loops, or they may be welded together and bent spirally around the bolt as at e in the opposite bar.

The inner end of the handle B is provided with anotch, e, fitting over the bolt E of the bars D, thereby 67,075 2 preventing the latter from slipping toward the head-block or the handle B from having any lateral play. The latter is also retained in place by means of a screw passing through the side of the head-block. The head-block A is enclosed upon'its sides and outer edges by a metallic casing, G, composed of tin, iron, or any other proper material; The portiong Composing the edges of the case is perforated at its centre for the passage of the handleB, said perforation corresponding in position to the aperture in the head-block for the said handle. Its ends are bent over and secured upon each end of the bars I), as shown at f, fig. 2; it is also secured to the head-block by means of screws or nails. The sides h of the casing G are secured to the head-block 'A by means of screws, as shown. Their upper .edges are turned over and secured at 2' to the bars I), and are slightly cut away at their centre to permit ready access to the clamps F B. One of these sides It is provided with a lug or small handle, 2", upon its lower edge, for convenience in raising or opening the side when the screws are removed, said side turning freely on the bent ends jj, which serve the purpose of hinges. By this means the'ends of the broom-corn can always be reached with the utmost facility for any purpose desired.

. In using my invention the ends of the broom-corn or brush are passed between the bars D andD, resting upon the inner surface of the head-block and enclosed bythe metallic case. The clamps F and F are then tightened by means of the nuts e to a greater or less degree, as may be desired. When'the brush becomes old and worn out it can be easily andreadily removed and anew one substituted therefor. Thus it will be seen that a simple and complete adjustable broom-clasp is produced, combining the essential qualities of lightness, cheapness, and durability. v v

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is The combination of the head-block A, metallic casing G, fenders or stays O C, clamps F F, bars D D,

bolts E, and handle B, substantially as described for the purpose specified.

JAMES A. SINCLAIR.

Witnesses:

W. T. SINcLAIit, JOHN WALTON.

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