Improvements in Candle Sticks and Candle Holders.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Nov., 1894-Accepted, 29th Dec., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Candle Sticks and Candle Holders.
I, WALTER HENRY BULPITT, of the Firm of Bulpitt & Sons, of 55 Camden
Street, Birmingham, in the County of Warwick, Manufacturer, do hereby declare
the nature of my said invention and in what manner the same is to be performed
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
My invention has for its object improvements in candlesticks and candle holders
which allow for holding candles of various sizes without difficulty and most securely
without complication of parts so that they are easily operated and cleaned without
difficulty.
In order that my invention may be clearly understood and more easily carried
into practice I have appended hereunto a double sized sheet of drawings upon
which I have illustrated several modifications which fully illustrate the principle.
Figure 1, is a general view showing a complete bed candlestick made according
my invention.
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Figure 2, is a candle stick socket showing a modification of Figure 1.
Figure 3, is another candlestick socket showing a further modification of the
mode of securing the candle in position.
Figure 4, illustrates a save all connection for a candlestick with its arrangement
for holding the candle.
Figure 5, is a modification of the means for holding the candle.
Figure 6, is a section through the candle-socket, Figure 1, showing one mode of
fastening the candle A.
Figure 7, is a section through the candle socket, Figure 2, showing a modification
of the mode of securing the candle A.
Figure 8, is a section through the candle socket, Figure 3, showing a modification
in the mode of securing the candle A.
Figure 9, is a section through the candle socket, Figure 4, showing a modifica-
tion of the mode of securing the candle A.
So far as the base of the candle-stick goes there is nothing new, as my invention
may be applied to any kind or design of base. The socket E so far as the
Figures 1, 2, and 3, are concerned is slotted out to allow of the free action of a
spring or springs which press against the side of the candle forcing it against the
side of the socket and thus holding it. Taking Figure 1 and Figure 6, the
spring K is fastened by a rivet or other means at and has a constant tendency to
press inwards, by this means holding the candle upright against the inside e¹ of the
socket E. In the case of Figures 2 and 7 the spring is in two parts k³ and k³ and
is fastened to the socket E by a rivet or other means at kt. The two curls
and serve as means for opening the springs when a candle is being placed in
position. In the modification Figures 3 and 8 there are two springs k' and k³
which cross each other thus leaving an angle N which nips the candle between the
two and in this case the spurs of the spring * and are pressed inwards to open
the springs. The modification, Figures 4 and 9 show a separate save-all arrange-
ment which is applicable to almost any candlestick. This part E of the socket is
permanently fastened to the collar P and the spring or moveable portion ¼" is
hinged at and encircled by the outer spring which gives it the constant
tendency to close and when closed the back part e¹ and the front part are
sufficiently close together to take in a small candle. I may rough the insides of
the sockets or leave a projecting tooth such as ¼ to hold the candle more
securely.

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In Figure 5 the spring socket R is fixed to the top of the upright socket E by
the tongues which pass through the top and are bent over the spring arms
this case clipping the candle which is kept steady by the spike, formed by being
cut out of the socket R.
The various modifications are interchangeable for instance the form shown by
Figures 4 and 9 may be attached to Figures 1, and 2, and 3. I make these candle-
sticks from sheet tin, brass and any other suitable metal.
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 :-
1st. The improvements in candlesticks and candle-holders substantially as herein
set forth and as shown upon the drawings.
2nd. In candle stick sockets the spring K in combination with the socket E
substantially as and for the purpose herein set forth and shown.
3rd. In candle stick sockets the springs k³, k³, in combination with the socket E
substantially as and for the purpose herein set forth and shown.
4th. In candlestick sockets the springs k' and 8 in combination with the socket E
substantially as herein set forth and shown.
5th. In save-alls and candle-sticks, the hinged part in combination with the
fast part E substantially as herein set forth and shown.
Dated this 28th day of November 1894.
GEORGE BARKER,
77, Colmore Row, Birmingham, Agent for Applicant.