Improvements in Cigar and Tobacco Ash Trays or Receptacles.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Sept., 1895-Accepted, 26th Oct., 1895
Improvements in Cigar and Tobacco Ash Trays or Receptacles.
I, JOHN EDWARD BINGHAM of Howard Street, Sheffield, in the County of
York, Manufacturer, 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 relates to improvements in cigar and tobacco ash trays or
receptacles for use in railway carriages, smoking rooms, and similar public or other
resorts, and is intended to provide a receptacle (for tobacco ashes) which cannot
be removed without the knowledge of the attendant. Ash trays in railway
carriages, when not firmly fixed by bolts or screws are frequently taken possession
of by passengers or damaged wilfully, while when the ash trays are screwed
or otherwise made fixtures in the carriage, it is found difficult for the attendants
to clean the same, excepting when a loose lining is provided, which is frequently
lost.
This invention provides a means whereby these difficulties are got over and
consists of a capacious receptacle easily emptied, and cleaned, and provided with
an automatic lock to prevent its removal by any but authorised persons.
This invention consists of two parts, namely, the cup and the bracket lock, as
shewn in the accompanying drawings:
Fig. 1 is a representation of the ash tray or bowl in position and ready for use.
Fig. 2. is a representation of the bracket lock with the bowl removed-but
with the key in position for operating the lock and enabling the bowl to be
removed.
Fig. 3. is a side representation of the ash bowl shewing the studs by which it
is attached to the bracket lock.
Fig. 4. is a reverse view of the bracket lock.
In constructing this invention I provide a bracket as shown in Figures 2 and 3
provided with catch A. which is operated and kept in position by a spring B. and
I provide a key C to release the lock when it is desired to remove the cup or
bowl from the bracket. In Figure 2. the key is shown in dotted line pressing the
catch A, also shown in dotted line, back from the holes D. in which the cup or
bowl fits. In Figure 4. the catch is shown in its position when locked across the
two holes and the key is so shown as having just reached the catch before pressing
it backward from the holes D. The cup or bowl as shown in Figure 3. is provided
with two studs E. the faces of which are bevelled in opposite directions, so that
when pressed through the two holes D. when the lock is in position, shown in
Figure 4. the studs themselves automatically press the catch back.
The studs are each provided with a slot cut half way through below the bevel
into which the catch referred to is thrust by a spring directly the studs E. are
forced through the holes D. It will then be found that it is impossible to remove
the bowl without the operation of the key C. as described above.
Each bracket is provided with a match striker F. and if desired this match
striker may be used to operate the lock instead of having a detachable key as shown
in the drawings.

page_text: 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 -
An ash tray or bowl substantially as described and set forth in the foregoing
. Specification and accompanying drawings.
Dated 12th day of September 1895.