Locking Rack for Hats, Coats, Umbrellas, &c.
Drawing
This is a patent drawing for a locking rack designed by Lewis H. Latimer. The drawing details the mechanical structure and functionality of the rack, which was meant to secure items such as hats, coats, and umbrellas. The design includes a series of hooks, levers, and locking mechanisms to ensure proper security for the stored items.
This patent, issued to Lewis H. Latimer on March 24, 1896, represents his continued contributions to innovation beyond electrical engineering. The locking rack likely served as a solution for securing personal belongings in public or shared spaces. This invention demonstrates Latimer's ingenuity in mechanical design and his ability to address practical, everyday challenges.
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]
(No Model.) L. H. LATIMER. LOCKING RACK FOR HATS, COATS, UMBRELLAS, &c. No. 557,076. Patented Mar. 24, 1896. Figures labeled: Fig. 1, Fig. 2 Witnesses: W. H. Burr John Rawlston Inventor: Lewis H. Latimer By his Attorneys: Byron F. Lincoln Printed by "Norris Peters Co. Photo-Litho, Washington, D.C."