Improved Photographic Print and Negative Washer.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Nov., 1895
Complete Specification Left, 4th Aug., 1896-Accepted, 24th Oct., 1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Photographic Print and Negative Washer.
I, RICHARD MAUDSON WATERHOUSE, c/o G. E. Shepherdson, Borough Farm,
Petersfield, near Portsmouth, Photographer, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention, to be as follows:-
The object of my invention is to construct washers so that the prints have a
rapid motion imparted to them by the circulation of water around the inside
of the said washer, the speed of the water being regulated from the supply pipe,
and so that the prints cannot escape through the overflow pipe.
When used as a negative washer less force of water is required and the negatives
remain stationary in a suitable tray or rack.
In carrying out my invention I construct the washer circular in the section of
the body, which may be oblong or other suitable shape, and with the ordinary
opening at the top.
At one side is an extended guard or lip turned downwards over the overflow
which consists of a 'horizontal'slot in the side of the trough or washer. Over this
slot is a semi-circular chamber from which is the outlet pipe, and between the
guard or lip and the side of the trough is the perforated inlet pipe extending the
length of the trough, the water passing down the side of the trough creates a
perfect and. regular circulation of water which causes the prints to move round the
said washer.
A rack or other such means, may be fitted in the washer so as to be detachable,
when required and to hold the negatives in position.
Dated this 2nd day of November 1895
JOHN E. WALSH,
Royal Exchange Chambers, Boar Lane, Leeds,
Patent Agent to the Applicant.
Improved Photographic Print and Negative Washer.
I, RICHARD MAUDSON WATERHOUSE, (care of G. E. Shepherdson, Borough
Farm, Petersfield, near Portsmouth) Photographer, 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:-
The object of my invention is to construct washers so that the prints have a
rapid or regulated motion imparted to them by the circulation of water around
the inside of the said washer, the speed of the water being regulated from the
supply pipe, and so that the prints cannot escape through the overflow pipe. When
used as a negative washer less force of water is required, and the negatives remain
stationary in a suitable tray or rack.

page_text: In carrying out my invention I construct the washer circular in the section of
the body, which may be oblong or other suitable shape, and with the ordinary
opening A at the top.
At one side is an extended guard or lip B, turned downwards, and in front of the
overflow which consists of a horizontal slot or opening D in the side of the trough
or washer. Over this slot D is a semi-circular chamber E, from which is the outlet
pipe F. Between the guard or lip B and the side of the trough, and below the
slot or opening D, is the perforated inlet pipe G, extending the length of the
trough.
The water passing or flowing in a downward direction in the trough creates a
perfect and regular circulation of water which causes the prints to move round
inside the washer. The guard B preventing the prints from passing into the over-
flow, and also protecting them from the direct force of water as it leaves the supply
pipe G.
A rack or other such means may be fitted in the washer so as to be detachable
when required and to hold the negatives in position.
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 :-
The photographic print and negative washer, constructed substantially as shown
and described.
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