and the like.
Year: 1888

page_text: and the like.
I, WILLIAM ROBERT MAGUIRE, of 10, Dawson Street, Dublin, Ireland, Sanitary
Engineer, 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 :-
My invention relates to water closet basins, wash basins and the like and has for its
chief object to provide improved means for spraying water upon the person or upon
the face and head.
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In the accompanying drawing;.
Figure 1 is a sectional elevation of a water closet basin having my improvements
applied thereto, and,
Figure 2 is a plan of the same.
According to my invention the basin a may be of any suitable shape. I advan-
tageously form it, however, as shown in Figure 1, that is to say, with the rear side b
less inclined than the front side c, so that any excrement dropping into the basin
will not come into contact with the side and adhere to it, and so that a larger water
space is afforded than if the walls of the basin had the same inclination all round.
The outfall of the water trap is advantageously at such a height that sufficient water
is always in the basin to receive and cover the excrement instantly, and to ensure the
perfect sealing of the trap.
Around the upper edge of the basin is a flushing rim d supplied through a pipe e
and below the said rim is a series of holes fover which the water passes each time the
flushing takes place, so that the said holes are constantly washed to keep them
clear.
The holes serve for the production of the water spray, as shown in Figure 1, the
water being introduced into a hollow rim g communicating with the said holes through
a supply pipe h. The said rim may be formed integral with the basin or made separate
and attached by screws or other suitable means. The said holes are advantageously
inclined upwardly, as shown, so that the jets of water will rise upwards against the
person.

page_text: The pipe preferably communicates with a cistern at a low level so that the pressure
of the water for the douche is inconsiderable so that it may be introduced by a can or
the like at any desired temperature, a tap or valve in the said pipe controlling the
flow of the water.
I sometimes form a series of holes f around a wash-basin and combine with them a
hollow rim connected with a water supply, so that a gentle douche can be applied to
the face and head.
My improved water closet basin having a douche combined therewith is especially
applicable for use in hospitals, as it enables a patient to be prepared for examination
by doctors or for a surgical operation.
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 :-
(1) A water-closet basin, wash basin or the like having combined therewith a hollow
rim or channel and a series of holes communicating with the said channel and the
interior of the basin; for the purpose specified.
(2) The manufacture and use of the improved water-closet basin hereinbefore
described and illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
Dated the 26th day of November 1888
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London,
Agents for the Applicant.