IMPROVEMENTS IN AND APPERTAINING TO APPARATUS FOR LIGHTING GAS LAMPS, CIGARS, AND FOR OTHER LIKE PURPOSES
Year: 1877

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to Frederick John Cheesbrough, of the Office for Patents,
15, Water Street, Liverpool, in the County of Lancaster, Consulting Engineer,
for the Invention of "IMPROVEMENTS IN AND APPERTAINING TO APPARATUS
FOR LIGHTING GAS LAMPS, CIGARS, AND FOR OTHER LIKE PURPOSES." A
communication from abroad by Richard Robert Moffatt, of the City of Brooklyn,
in the State of New York, United States of America.
Sealed the 31st July 1877, and dated the 12th April 1877.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said Frederick John Cheesbrough
at the Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 12th April 1877.
FREDERICK JOHN CHEESBROUGH, of the Office for Patents, 15, Water Strect,
Liverpool, in the County of Lancaster, Consulting Engineer. "IMPROVEMENTS IN
AND APPERTAINING TO APPARATUS FOR LIGHTING GAS LAMPS, CIGARS, AND FOR
OTHER LIKE PURPOSES." A communication from abroad by Richard Robert
Moffatt, of the City of Brooklyn, in the State of New York, United States of
America.
This Invention relates to certain improvements in percussion apparatus applied in
various ways for lighting gas lamps, cigars, and for various other like purposes, a.s
follows:-
First. To improvements in automatic or self-lighting gas burners.
Second. In improvements in lighting apparatus for attachment to gas burners.
Third. To improvements in lighting apparatus for kerosine and other burning
fluid lamps.
Fourth. In improvements in apparatus in lighting cigars or pipes.
Fifth. In improvements in lighting apparatus for general household use.
This Invention consists chiefly in a novel combination and arrangement of a
cylindrical magazine, a spring hammer, and a feed and cam piece, in such a manner
and for use with a paper tape that is primed at regular intervals with pellets of
"percussion" composition (which will give out fire when struck), so that a cheap,
simple, practicable, and otherwise desirable lighting apparatus is constructed that
is certain and reliable in its operation and not likely to get out of working order,
which is embodied in various ways to adopt its use for several purposes.

page_text: The first part of this Invention has for its object the combining of the lighting
apparatus with a gas-cock and burner, in such a manner that when the key is
turned to permit the flow of gas at the burner, the lighting apparatus will be
operated so as to fire a percussion pellet and ignite the gas.
The second part of this Invention has for its object the combination of the light-
ing apparatus with a standard and an operating lever, in such a manner that it may
bo readily applied or connected to gas burners (in common use) as an attachment
for lighting the gas, after it has been turned on, so as to flow at the burner.
The third part of this Invention has for its object the combination or application
of the lighting apparatus to burning fluid lamps in such a manner that the wick
will be lit without removing the chimney.
The fourth part of this Invention has for its object the application of the lighting
apparatus to a small tube which holds a dry wick (prepared so as to tako fire from
the exploded pellet) to be used for lighting cigars or pipes.
The fifth part of this Invention has for its object the combination of the lighting
apparatus with a small wick and fluid holder, and arranged to operate so that the
device may be used for general household purposes, such as lighting gas lamps, fires,
or candles.
This Invention as applied to gas burners, provided with a cock or key for turning
the gas off and on, consists in its application to a cylinder magazine which is socured
to the end of the gas-cock key in such a manner that it will turn or rotate with the
said key a hammer spring which is shaped so as to pass over and extend partly
around the periphery of the magazine without contact therewith; one end of this
spring is formed or shaped so as to act as a hammer to strike and explode a pellet of
percussion composition (which will give out firo when struck) the periphery of the
magazine acting as an anvil for that purpose. The other end is shaped so as to
extend towards the outside centre of the cylindrical magazine, and is secured in like
manner with said magazine on the gas-cock key, also a spring piece, one end of
which is shaped to act as a cam for raising the hammer end of the firing spring by
operating a spur upon the hammer spring. The other end is formed so as to pass
over a portion of the upper part of the periphery of the magazine in such a manner
as to operate to feed from said magazine a percussion tape, one end of which passes
out of the magazine through an opening in its upper part; this cam and feed piece is
also secured upon the gas-cock key in like manner with the hammer spring between
the magazine and the socket of the gas-cock, but is attached by means of a pin to
the socket in such a manner as to prevent its rotating with the gas-cock key.
In the operation of this apparatus the gas-cock key is turned so as to allow the
gas to flow at the burner, and in doing this the magazine and spring hammer also
rotate or turn in the same direction, and as the spur upon the hammer spring comes
against the stationary cam provision, the hammer is raised as the spur passes over
the cam.
The feed spring provision acting against a pellet upon the tape holds it
until the hammer (is released from the cam provision) falls and explodes said pellet,
the fire from which ignites the gas. The waste tape after the pellets are used
moves outward under the spring lammer, and when long can be torn, or cut off by
pressing it against the angular end of the hammer spring which (at that place) is
made sharp for that purpose. When the gas-cock key is turned in the other
direction to shut off the gas, the magazine and spring hammer turns in the same
direction, and as the cam and feed piece are stationary, the spur will pass under the
cam provision and the hammer will be pressed down upon the tape, thus holding it
tightly against the magazine and preventing it from moving back into the magazine
(when turned in the other direction). The feed spring provision passes over a pellet
in the same operation until the said pellet is exposed in the front of the feed spring
and the gas is shut off from the burner. The apparatus is again ready for lighting
as described. A cylindrical cover made so as to fit within the magazine is used.
This cover is provided with a small knob or handle at its outer centre, and it has an
opening through its periphery (like that in the magazine).
In charging the apparatus, the tape primed with percussion pellets is first placed

page_text: within the magazine cover with one end of the tape passing out through the opening
so as to expose but one pellet outside. The cover is then placed within tho
magazine, and when the gas-cock key is turned to let on the gas, the exposed pellet
is forced forward and fired, which ignites the gas, as already specified. When the
apparatus is for use within a globe or shade, a lever is used for operating the gas-
cock key, said lever is made so as to extend downward below the globe or shade,
and is secured to the large end of the gas key, or a double lever yoke may be
secured to the key in such a manner that it will extend over the large end of said
key and is operated by means of small chains attached to each end of the yoke
levers; said chains extend downwards through the bottom part of the globe.
If desired the parts may be arranged so that the magazine and spring hammer
will remain stationary with the gas-cock socket, and the cam and feed pioco
arranged to turn or rotate with the gas-cock key, or the cam and feed spring and
the magazine may be stationary and the spring hammer alone made to turn or
rotate with the gas-cock key, in which case the feed spring provision is located to
cover the opening in the magazine, through which the tape moves and hold the
pellet in place to be fired; and, if desired, the magazine may be applied to the large
end of the gas-cock key and made to rotate, or made stationary while the cam and
feed may also be made to rotate, or made stationary with the same general results.
When the apparatus is attached to the large end of the gas-cock key an operating
lever is applied to the other end.
This Invention applied as an attachment to a gas burner (independent of the gas-
cock) is the same in the general elements of the apparatus proper, which may bo
secured to and combined with an L shaped standard having an opening or hole in
its lower projection arranged so that it can be placed upon the gas fixture (between
the burner and the fixture) in such a manner that when the burner is screwed into
position it firmly holds tho standard and lighting attachment in place. There is
also combined with said attachment a lever arranged so as to operate the moving
part of the lighting device. This arrangement is well adapted for burners already
in general use and may be readily attached to them without any change, simply by
taking off the burner from the fixture and applying the attachment thereto, then
screwing the burner in position again.
Another manner of attaching the apparatus to a burner is to provide the standard
with a ring or ferrule at the end, arranged so that it can be slipped over the burner
and secured thereto by pressing it down tightly into place.
This Invention applied to kerosine and other burning fluid lamps, is simply the
application of the same elements of the lighting device to a lamp burner, and
arranged with a lever, screw, or rod for operating the same, said lever, screw, or rod
passing or extending outwards below the burner cap or chimney so that the lighting
apparatus can be operated without removing said burner cap or chimnoy.
This Invention applied as a lighting apparatus for cigars or pipes, is a novel com-
bination of the same elements with a fuze tube or holder, and arranged so that the
apparatus can be operated by simply forcing or pushing the feed spring provision
forward, the end of which is shaped so as to act as a thumb picce by which it can
be operated. The fuze, tube, or holder is located at the side of the magazine,
and is arranged so that the fuze can be moved forwards and backwards within
the tube, and the end covered with a cap which extinguishes the fire in the fuze.
This Invention applied to and constructed as a universal lighter for general house-
hold use, is the same general elements applied to or combined with a small burning.
fluid holder and wick tube, arranged in such a manner that the apparatus may be
readily handled and used for lighting lamps or gas without using the wick within
the tube of the apparatus, or when used for lighting fires, pipes, or cigars, then the
wick in the tube is first lit. This apparatus is operated by pressing upon a lever,
projection, or thumb piece which moves the cam and feed provisions for feeding out
and exploding a pellet.

page_text: SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent filed by
the said Frederick John Cheesbrough in the Great Seal Patent Office on the
10th October 1877.
FREDERICK JOHN CHEESBROUGH, of the Office for Patents, 15, Water Street,
Liverpool, in the County of Lancaster, Consulting Engineer. "IMPROVEMENTS IN
AND APPERTAINING TO APPARATUS FOR LIGHTING GAS LAMPS, CIGARS, AND FOR
OTHER LIKE PURPOSES." A cominunication from abroad by Richard Robert
Moffatt, of the City of Brooklyn, in the State of New York, United States of
America.
This Invention relates to certain improvements in percussion apparatus applied
in various ways for lighting gas lamps, cigars, and for various other like purposes,
as follows:-
First. To improvements in automatic or self-lighting gas burners.
Second. In improvements in lighting apparatus for attachment to gas burners.
Third. To improvements in lighting apparatus for kerosine and other burning
fluid lamps.
Fourth. In improvements in apparatus for lighting cigars or pipes.
Fifth. In improvements in lighting apparatus for general household use.
This Invention consists chiefly in a novel combination and arrangement of a
cylindrical magazine, a spring hammer, and a feed and cam piece in such a manner
and for use with a paper tape that is pierced at regular intervals with pellets of
percussion composition (which will give out fire when struck), so that a cheap,
simple, practicable, and otherwise desirable lighting apparatus is constructed that is
certain and reliable in its operation and not likely to get out of working order,
which is embodied in various ways to adopt its use for several purposes.
The first part of this Invention has for its object the combining of the lighting
apparatus with a gas-cock and burner in such a manner that when the key is turned
to permit the flow of gas at the burner the lighting apparatus will be operated so
as to fire a percussion pellet and ignite the gas.
The second part of this Invention has for its object the combination of the lighting
apparatus with a standard and an operating lever in such a manner that it may be
readily applied or connected to gas burners (in common use) as an attachment for
lighting the gas after it has been turned on, so as to flow at the burner.
The third part of this Invention has for its object the combination or application
of the lighting apparatus to burning fluid lamps, in such a manner that the wick
will be lit without removing the chimney.
The fourth part of this Invention has for its object the application of the lighting
apparatus to a small tube which holds a dry wick (prepared so as to take fire from
the exploded pellet) to be used for lighting cigars or pipes.
The fifth part of this Invention has for its object the combination of the lighting
apparatus with a small wick and fluid holder, and arranged to operate so that the
device may be used for general household purposes, such as lighting gas lamps, fires,
or candles.
This Invention as applied to gas burners provided with a cock or key for turning
the gas off or on, consists in its application to a cylinder magazine which is secured
to the end of the gas-cock key in such a manner that it will turn or rotate with the
said key a hammer spring, which is shaped so as to pass over and extend partly
around the periphery of the magazine without contact therewith. One end of this
spring is formed or shaped so as to act as a hammer to strike and explode a pellet
of percussion composition (which will give out fire when struck), the periphery of
the magazine acting as an anvil for that purpose. The other end is shaped so as to
extend towards the outside centre of the cylindrical magazine, and is secured in like
manner with said magazine on the gas-cock key; also a spring piece, one end of
which is shaped to act as a cam, for raising the hammer end of the firing spring by
operating a spur upon the hammer spring. The other end is formed so as to pass

page_text: over a portion of the upper part of the periphery of the magazine in such a manner
as to operate to feed from said magazine a percussion tape, one end of which passes
out of the magazine through an opening in its upper part. This cam and feed piece
is also secured upon the gas-cock key in like manner with the hammer spring
between the magazine and the socket of the gus-cock, but is attached by means
of a pin to the socket in such a manner as to prevent its rotating with the gas-
cock key.
In the operation of this apparatus the gas-cock key is turned so as to allow the
gas to flow at the burner, and in doing this tho magazine and spring hammer also
rotate or turn in the same direction, and as the spur upon the hammer spring comes
against the stationary cam provision the hammer is raised as the spur passes over
the cam.
The feed spring provision acting against a pollot upon the tape holds it
until the hammer (is released from the cam provision) falls and explodes said pollet,
the fire from which ignites the gas. The waste tape after the pellets are used moves
outward under the spring hammer, and when long can be torn or cut off by pressing
it against the angular end of the hammer spring which (at that place) is made
sharp for that purpose. When the gas-cock key is turned in the other direction to
shut off the gas tho magazine and spring hammer turns in the same direction, and
as the cam and feed piece are stationary the spur will pass under the cam provision,
and the hammer will be pressed down upon the tape, thus holding it tightly against
the magazine, and preventing it from moving back into the magazine (when turned
in the other direction). The feed spring provision passes over a pellet in the saine
operation, until the said pellet is exposed in front of the feed spring and the gas is
shut off from the burner. The apparatus is again ready for lighting, as described.
A cylindrical cover made so as to fit within the magazine is used. This covor is
provided with a small knob or handle at its outer centre, and it has an opening
through its periphery (like that in the magazine).
In charging, the apparatus the tape primed with percussion pellets is first placed
within the magazine cover, with one end of the tapo passing out through the
opening, so as to expose but one pellet outside. The cover is then placed within
the magazine, and when the gas-cock key is turned to let on the gas, the exposed
pellet is forced forward and fired, which ignites the gas, as already specified. When
the apparatus is for use within a globe or shade, a lever is used for operating the
gas-cock key. Said lever is made so as to extend downward below the globe or
shade, and is secured to the larger end of the gas key, or a double lever yoke may
be secured to the key in such a manner that it will extend over the large end of
said key, and is operated by means of small chains attached to each end of the yoke
lever, said chains extending downwards through the bottom part of the globe.
If desired, the parts may be arranged so that the magazine and spring hammer
will remain stationary with the gas-cock socket and the cam and feed piece arranged
to turn or rotate with the gas-cock key, or the cam and feed spring and the magazine
may be stationary, and the spring hammer alone made to turn or rotate with the
gas-cock key, in which case the feed spring provision is located to cover the opening
in the magazine through which the tape moves and hold the pellet in place to be
fired. If desired, the magazine may be applied to the large end of the gas-cock key
and made to rotate or made stationary, while the cam and feed may also be made to
rotate or made stationary with the same results. When the apparatus is attached
to the large end of the gas-cock key an operating lever is applied to the other end.
This Invention applied as an attachment to a gas burner (independent of the gas-
cock) is the same in the general elements of the apparatus proper, which is secured
to and combined with an L shaped standard, having an opening or hole in its lower
projection, arranged so that it can be placed upon the gas fixture (between the
burner and the fixture) in such a manner that when the burner is screwed into
position it firmly holds the standard and lighting attachment in place. I also com-
bine with said attachment a lever arranged so as to operate the moving part of the
lighting device. This arrangement is well adapted for burners already in general
use, and may be readily attached to them without any change, simply by taking off

page_text: the burner from the fixture and applying the attachment thereto, then screwing the
burner in position again.
Another manner of attaching the apparatus to a burner is to provide the standard
with a ring or ferrulo at the end, arranged so that it can be shipped over the burner
and secured thereon by pressing it down tightly into place.
This Invention applied to kerosine and other burning fluid lamps is simply the
application of the same elements of the lighting device to a lamp burner, and
arranged with a lever, screw, or rod for operating the same said lever, screw, or rod,
passing or extending outward below the burner cap or chimney, so that the lighting
apparatus can be operated without removing said burner cap or chimney.
This Invention applied as a lighting apparatus for cigars or pipes is a novel com-
bination of the same elements with a fuze tube or holder, and arranged so that the
apparatus can be operated by simply forcing or pushing the feed spring provision
forward, the end of which is shaped so as to act as a thumb piece by which it can
be operated. The fuze tube or holder is located at the side of the magazine, and is
arranged so that the fuze can be moved forward and backward within the tubo and
the end covered with a cap which extinguishes the fire in the fuze.
This Invention applied to and constructed as a universal lighter for general house-
hold use is the same general elements applied to or combined with a small burning
fluid holder and wick tube, arranged in such a manner that the apparatus may be
readily handled and used for lighting lamps or gas without using the wick within
the tube of the apparatus, or when used for lighting fires and cigars, then the wick
in the tube is first lit. This apparatus is operated by pressing upon a lever projec-
tion or thumb piece, which moves the cam and feed provisions for feeding out and
exploding a pellet.
In order that the nature, construction, and operation of this Invention for
improvements in lighting apparatus and the various methods of applying it to use
for lighting gas, burning fluid lamps, cigars, and general household purposes, may be
understood I shall now proceed to describe the several Figures upon the explanatory
Sheet of Drawings hereunto annexed for the purpose of showing how this Invention
may be carried out in practice.
In the accompanying Drawings,
Figures 1, 2, 3, and 4, illustrate the main elements or parts of lighting apparatus
being detached froin each other.
Figure 5 illustrates a view of the apparatus with the parts assembled and showing
a coil of primed tape in the magazine.
Figures 6, 7, 8, and 9, are different views of this Invention applied to a combined
gas-cock and burner in such a manner that the device is operated and the gas is lit
by the act of turning the gas-cock key so that the gas will flow at the burner.
Figures 10 and 11 are views of a similar Invention, showing the lighting apparatus
attached to the large end of the gas-cock key and an operating lever at the
small end.
Figure 25 represents a yoke lever, which is attached to the gas-cock key for the
purpose of operating the apparatus when placed beneath or within a globe or shade.
Figures 12 and 13 illustrate this Invention applied to a standard, by which it is
attached to a gas fixture and burner for lighting gas, the lighting apparatus being
operated by a lever.
Figures 14 and 15 illustrate a different method of attaching the lighting apparatus
to a gas burner.
Figures 16, 17, and 18 illustrate this Invention applied to a fluid holder and wick
tube, so as to adopt its use as a general or universal lighting apparatus for household
purposes.
Figures 19, 20, and 21 represent this Invention applied to and combined with a
tube and dry wick (prepared to take and hold fire), to be used for lighting cigars
or pipes.
Figures 22, 23, and 24 illustrate this Invention applied to lamps that burn fluid,
such as kerosine.

page_text: Figuro 20 illustrates a coil of tapo primed at regular intervals with pellets of
percussion composition, which give out fire when struck.
Similar letters of reference in the several Figures indicate like or corresponding
parts.
The principal mechanical elements or devices of this Invention are shown in
Figuros 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the Drawings. These devices may be changed and modified
in various ways for various purposes without changing the principle of the Invention.
Figures 1 and 2, front and side view of the magazine, which is a cylindrical box,
pressed or spun up into shape out of sheet metal, or it may be cast, if desired.
Figure 3 is the firing spring made from sheet steel. Ono end of this spring is shaped
so as to act as a hammer, and has a projecting spur i, by which it is operated. This
spring is made to extend partly around the periphery of the magazine without
contact therewith, and then to turn and extend on the side of the magazine towards
its contre (where it is attached). Figure 4 illustrates the cam and feed spring,
which has two provisions, one operating for raising the hammer, the other for
feeding or forcing out the primed tape. This spring moves or rotates centrally in
combination with the magazine. The cam provision e¹ is shaped so as to form an
incline angular projection, which engages and operates with the spur i upon the
hammer spring e, and causing the spur and hammer spring to be raised in passing
over the cam provision, and when passing under said cam provision it causes the
hammer to be pressed downward. The feed provision e" laps over and operates
upon the periphery of the magazine; a small opening is mado in the upper part of
magazine (in its rim or cylindrical portion), through which a primed tape passes.
Figure 5 represents the magazine a, the firing spring c, and the cam and feed spring
e combined for operation, and showing a coil of primed tape in the magazine, with
a part passing out of the opening, and extending between the periphery of the
magazine and the firing spring c, the lower part of which (as seen in said Figure) is
mado sharp for the purpose of cutting off the tape when long.
Figures 6, 7, 8, and 9 are different views of the lighting devices applied and
combined with a gas-cock and burner. a is tho magazine, which is made with a
recessed chamber at its centre; d is a combined gas-cock and burner; d' is the gas-
cock key, to which the magazine a is attached by means of the key screw, the hend
of said screw being located in the recessed chamber of the magazine in such a
manner that the top of the screw head comes on a line with the inside bottom of
the magazine, so as not to project within said magazine. In the bottom of the
recessed chamber is an opening or hole made so as to pass over and upon the end
of the key d in such a manner that it will move or rotate with the key; c is a
spring hammer, one end of which acts as a hammer, and strikes upon the periphery
of the magazine. This spring passes or extends partly around the magazine, and
then turns and extends along the side towards the centre of the magazine, where it
is secured to the key d¹ in like manner with the magazine, and rotates or moves
therewith. A spring piece e, having two provisions e¹ and e", is made of steel, and is
provided with an opening or round hole by which it is secured to the key d in a
like manner with the hammer spring c, but it is prevented from turning or rotating
with said key by being secured to the gas-cock socket by means of a pin which
projects from the socket d, and passes through said spring. The provision e¹ is
shaped so as to act as a cam for raising and operating the hammer spring by
pressing upon the spur i on said hammer spring. The other provision e¹¹ is shaped
so as to lap over and upon the periphery of the magazine, where it operates to feed
or move (into position) the primed tape. a¹ is a cylindrical cover provided with a
knob or handle at its outer centre. This cover is made so that it will nicely fit
within the magazine a with sufficient tightness to hold it in position, and permit
its being inserted and withdrawn by hand pressure. In the rim or cylindrical
portion of the cover is an opening for the tape to pass through similar to the one
in the magazine.
The lower angular edge of the hammer spring is made sharp, like a knife edge,
for use in cutting off the waste tape when long. The burner is provided with a

page_text: lava tip (or other tip that is a non-conductor of heat). This tip is perforated in
such a manner that the gas will pass from it over the magazine where the pellet is
ignited.
If desired a lever may be attached to the large end of the key d for operating
the lighting apparatus when it is under a shade or globe; or if desired a two-armed
lever may be attachod as a yoke to the key d with a chain extending down from
each arm, so that the same can be used for operating the apparatus when used at a
great height (sco Figure 25).
The operating of this self-lighting or automatic gas burner is as follows:-A
coil of primed tape is placed within the magazine cover a¹ with one end passing
through the opening in its rim; the cover is then inserted within the magazine a.
With the end of the tape out of the opening in the magazine (so that a pellet will
be exposed outside) just in front of the feed provision e¹¹, the apparatus is ready
for use. By turning the key , so that the gas will flow at the burner, the
magazine a and the hammer spring c also turn, and as the spur i comes in contact
with the cam provision e¹ (which is stationary) it passes over it, which raises the
hammer end of the spring c. When the spur leaves the cam the hammer falls and
explodes a pellet upon the tape, the magazine acting as an anvil for that purpose.
At the same time and in the turning of the magazine and hammer spring with the
key d the pellet in front of the feed that is exposed is held (from moving back into
the magazine) by the feed provision until the hammer falls, the pellet being then in
position to be struck by the falling hammer which explodes it, the flame of which
passes upwards, and ignites the gas. When the key is turned in the other
direction it shuts off the flow of gas, and the magazine and spring hammer rotate
in the same direction. In this operation the spur i passes under the cam provision,
and by coming in contact therewith is pressed downward in passing, which forces
the hammer down upon the tape, holding it against the periphery of the magazine,
and thus allows the feed provision (which operates upon the periphery of the
magazine) to ride over another pellet until it is exposed in front of the feed, the
feed provision having sufficiout spring elasticity to permit its passing over said
pellet without destroying it in the operation.
In the operation of the apparatus the waste tape (after the pellets are fired)
passes out between the periphery of the magazine and the spring hammer, and
when long is cut or torn off by pressing it against the knife edge of the spring d.
If desired the magazine and spring hammer may be made stationary with the
gas-cock socket (by making the openings in them round where they are attached
to the key) by means of a projecting pin, and the cam and feed spring e may be
arranged to rotate with the key d. In this case the projecting pin is placed
beneath the key d¹ in the socket d, and is attached to the hammer spring c and
magazine a by passing through them so as to prevent them from moving with the
key. The result of the operation of the apparatus is the same as in the other
plan.
Another modification of this Invention is illustrated in Figures 10 and 11, which
show the magazine, the spring hammer, and the cam and feed provisions attached
to the large end of the gas-cock key d. In this plan the magazine a is secured
to the key, as is also the hammer spring, and they rotate with said key. The cam
and feed provisions are secured to the socket & by means of a pin, so as not to
turn with the key d¹.
If desired the magazine and spring hammer may be made stationary (with the
socket), and the cam and feed made to rotate with the key. When the apparatus
is attached to the large end of the key dan operating lever f is applied to the
small end of the key, and takes the place of and acts as the washer of the gas-
cock key. By this means the apparatus can be readily operated beneath a shade
or globe.
Another simple, cheap, and desirable method of applying the Invention for lighting
gas is shown in Figures 12 and 13, which can be called 'a gas burner attachment."
In this plan the magazine, the spring hammer and the cam and feed provisions

page_text: are attached to an L shaped standard g, which has an opening or hole in its lower
part by which it is secured to a gas fixture m, the burner b being screwed down in
place upon said fixture, with the lower part of the standard between the fixture
and the gas burner, which firmly holds it in position. The magazine is secured to
the upper end of the standard by means of a screw, the head of which is in the
recess chamber of the magazine. The hammer spring and cam and feed picce aro
placed between the bottom of the recess chamber, and the standard and the cam and
feed piece is arranged so as to rotate or turn thereon. An operating lever fis used
for working the apparatus; this lever is attached to the cam and feed provision by
means of a pin n in such a manner that they will rotate together. In the operation
of this device the movements of the lighting apparatus parts are the same as bereto-
fore described. If desired the L shaped standard may be dispensed with and a
device as shown in Figures 14 and 15 may be used. In this case g' represents the
standard which, as a hole or opening like a ferrule made in such a manner that it
can be slipped down upon the burner b (similar to a ring upon a finger) until in
position where it fits on tight. The operation of this apparatus is the same in
its general working as the others. If desired these "attachments" may be modified
so that the magazine and spring hammer will rotate with the lever, and the cam
and feed provision will remain stationary with the standard.
Figures 16, 17, and 18 illustrate this Invention applied as a lighting apparatus
for general household purposes, such as lighting gas lamps or fires. It consists in
the magazine a, the spring hammer c, and the cam and feed provisions combined
with a fluid holder h, which is provided with a tube t, in which is a wick. An
extinguishing cap or cover may be applied to the tube t. The magazine is firmly
secured to the cap h, and the hammer spring is secured to the central portion of the
magazine. The cam and feed provisions rotate on a hub placed at the outside
centre of the magazine or the magazine cover a', as desired. The moving parts are
operated by pressing against the projecting spur or thumb piece k, which is a
portion of the feed piece el; 8 is a small tube through which the holder h is filled
with fluid; this tube is closed with a screw cap or cover in the ordinary manner.
In operating this apparatus the holder is held in the hand with the finger
or thumb upon the feed projection or spur . By pressing this spur upward it
causes the cam and feed provisions to move or rotate, which operates the hammer
and moves the tape, thus firing a pellet.
The apparatus may be used in lighting gas or fluid lamps without the use of the
wick in the tube t, but when used for other purposes, such as lighting fires, then tho
extinguisher upon the tube t is removed and the wick therein
lit by operating the
apparatus, as described, when the device is used as a torch.
Figures 19, 20, and 21 show my Invention applied to a small tube X, which is
secured to the magazine cover a¹. In this tube X is a dry wick (this wick should
be prepared in such a manner as to take and hold fire). The end of the tube is
closed by means of a cap. through which passes a chain, one end of which is hooked
in the wick so as to draw it partly out of the tube when the cap is removed from
the tube. In this device the hammer spring is secured by rivets to the outside of
the magazine, and the cam and feed provisions e¹ and e" may be applied to the
magazine or to the magazine cover in such a manner that it will rotate. Upon
the lower portion of the feed provision is a spur or projection, which serves as a
thumb piece or handle lever for operating the apparatus, which is performed by
pressing upon the same with the thumb or finger. The fire from the exploded
pellet lights the fuze, and is thus used in lighting the cigar or pipe. By pulling
the other end of the fuze it is drawn into the tube and the chain causes the cap to
go into or over the end of the tube which extinguishes the fire in the fuze.
Figures 22, 23, and 24 illustrate this Invention applied to or combined with a
burning fluid lamp. The apparatus may be applied in various ways without
changing the principle of the Invention. As represented in the Drawings the
magazine a, the firing spring c, and the cam and feed provisions e¹ and e¹¹, are
attached to the burner by means of a standard which passes through the base and

page_text: bottom of the lamp burner. The magazine is placed in an inclined position, so that
the blaze or flame from the exploded pellet will be thrown against the wick in the
burner which lights it. The lighting apparatus is located entirely below or beneath
the burner cap W, and is operated by means of a lever f which passes out below the
burner cap. In this device the magazine a and firing spring c are made stationary
with the burner base, and the cam and feed provision is made part with the lever f,
and serves as a cover to the magazine. A pin passes out from the centre of tho
magazine in such a manner that the combined operating lever and cam and feed
provisions will rotate thereon, and is secured thereto in position.
If desired the moving parts of the apparatus (the cam and feed provisions) may
be operated by a sliding rod or a screw rod, which may be combined so as to operate
as an extinguishing device in putting out the light when the moving parts of the
lighting apparatus are moved in one direction, and the pellet will be fired when the
operating rod is moved in the other direction.
In the operation of this Invention the lamp is lit and extinguished without
removing the burner cap or chimney, and it is only necessary to remove the burner
cap when the wick is trimmed, then the waste tape may be cut off.
In the general operation of this Invention, as applied in the various ways and
for the different purposes herein specified, the periphery of the cylindrical magazine
is used as an anvil, upon which the hammer falls in striking, and exploding
percussion pellets upon the primed tape.
Having thus fully described the nature and purposes of this Invention, and the
manner of carrying the same into practice and useful effect, I wish it to be clearly
understood that I no not confine myself to the particular plans herein described, as it
will be readily seen that the main mechanical elements or devices, namely, the
cylindrical magazine, the spring hammer, and the cam and feed provisions may be
combined in various ways, to adopt its use as a lighting apparatus for various
purposes without departing from the principle of this Invention, but what I claim
as the Invention communicated to me from my foreign correspondent is,
First. In a lighting apparatus for use with a primed tape, the cylindrical magazine
having no projections upon its periphery, substantially as described.
Second. The magazine a made and arranged so that its periphery will serve as an
nnvil upon which to explode the percussion tape or primed pellets, substantially as
described.
Third. The cylindrical magazine cover a¹ in combination with the magazine a,
constructed substantially as described.
Fourth. The firing spring c made to extend partly around the periphery of the
magazine without contact therewith, substantially as described.
Fifth. The firing spring c provided with a knife edge, arranged substantially as
and for the purpose specified.
Sixth. The spring e with its provisions c¹ and e¹¹ made in one piece, substantially
as described.
Seventh. The feed spring provision e¹¹ extending or Inpping over and operating
upon the periphery of the magazine, substantially as and for the purpose herein
specified.
Eighth. The cam spring provision e¹ arranged so as to operate the spring hammer c,
through the agency of the spur i, substantially as described.
Ninth. The combination of the cylindrical magazine a, the firing spring c, and
the cam and feed provisions e¹, ell, constructed and arranged substantially as and for
the purpose herein specified.
Tenth. The combination of the cylindrical magazine, the firing spring c, and the
cam and feed provisions c¹ and ell with a gas-cock and burner, substantially as
described.
Eleventh. The cylindrical magazine a attached to and rotating with the gas-cock
key d², substantially as described.
Twelfth. The firing spring c attached to and rotating with the gas-cock key (l',
substantially as described.

page_text: Thirteenth. The spring e with its provisions c¹ and e¹¹ attached to the gas-cock
key d', substantially as described.
Fourteenth. The magazine a provided with a recessed chamber for holding the
head of the key screw so as not to project within the magazine, substantially as
described.
Fifteenth. Securing the magazine a, the firing spring c, and the cam and feed
plate e to the combined gas-cock and burner by means of the screw of the key d',
substantially as described.
Sixteenth. The combination of the operating lever with the gas-cock key d
for working the lighting apparatus, substantially as and for the purpose herein
described.
Seventeenth. The attachable two-armed lever yoke provided with chains for
operating the gas-cock key d¹, substantially as described.
Eighteenth. The cam e arranged so that it will raise the hammer spring c as the
spur passes over the cam and press the hammer spring downwards as the spur
passes under the cam, substantially as and for the purpose herein specified.
Nineteenth. The combination of a lighting apparatus with an L shaped standard g,
arranged so that it can be attached to a gas fixture and burner by placing it
between them and screwing the burner down on the fixture, substantially as
described.
Twentieth. The combination of a lighting apparatus with a standard g³, con-
structed and arranged with a hole or ring in its outer portion in such a manner that
it can be attached to the burner by forcing it upon the burner & until it is in place,
where it is firmly held, substantially as described.
Twenty-first. The combination of the magazine a, the spring c, and the cam and
feed spring e with the standard and operating lever, substantially as described.
Twenty-second. The combination of the lighting apparatus with a burning fluid
holder provided with a fuze or wick tube t, and arranged substantially as and for
the purpose herein specified.
Twenty-third. The combination of the lighting apparatus herein described with a
small fuze tube and wick arranged for use as a cigar or pipe lighter, substantially
as herein set forth.
Twenty-fourth. The combination of the lighting apparatus herein described
with a burning fluid lamp arranged beneath the burner cap W, substantially as
described.
Twenty-fifth. The combination of the lighting apparatus, as described (with a
lamp burner), operated by means of a lever, screw, or rod, substantially as and for
the purpose herein specified.
Twenty-sixth. The combination of a lighting apparatus and an extinguishing
dovico with a fluid-burning lamp, substantially as described.
Twenty-seventh. The combination of the cam e¹, the feed spring e", the lever f
and the magazine cover made in one piece, substantially as described.
Twenty-eighth. A lighting apparatus arranged and constructed in such a manner
that the waste tape (after the primers or pellets have been fired) will be fed outward
between the periphery of the magazine à and the hammer spring c, substantially as
described.
In witness whereof, I, the said Frederick John Cheesbrough, have hereunto
sot my hand and sool this Eighth day of October in the year of our Lord
FREDERICK JOHN (L.S.) CHEESBROUGH.