Boxes, Bottles, and other Receptacle.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Apr., 1887.
Complete Left, 30th June, 1887.
Complete Accepted, 2nd Aug., 1887.
OI Boxes, Bottles, and other Receptacle.
I, GEORGE AMBROSE WILKINS of 11 Fenchurch Avenue, in the City of London,
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to a machine for coating the interior of boxes, bottles or other
vessels, the object being to provide a device of this character which shall be capable of
being easily and readily manipulated, and which shall be so constructed and arranged
that it will impart to the vessel an even and uniform coating, and without any loss
or waste of the coating material. A further object is to so construct a device of the
character that any number of vessels may be treated at one time and without injury
from the machine, and without smearing or defacing of their outer surfaces with the
coating substance. A further object of my invention is to provide a machine for
coating the interior of vessels with a waterproof lining which shall combine simplicity
and economy in construction with durability and efficiency in use.
In the accompanying drawing
Figure 1 is a view of my improved device in perspective, a number of the bottles or
vessels being removed from the top of the reservoir for the purpose of showing the
nozzles or vents through which the material is passed into the vessels, and
Figure 2 is a modification.
A represents a frame constructed in any suitable manner, and adapted to support
the reservoir B which is preferably made of metal and provided on its ends with the
shafts adapted to fit in bearings on the frame A. This reservoir is constructed
of any suitable size or dimensions and adapted to contain the material with which the
vessels are internally coated.
The top of the reservoir is provided with a number of nozzles or vents extending
upwardly and preferably funnel- or cone-shaped, arranged in rows and at suitable

page_text: intervals apart. To one end of the reservoir are rigidly secured the uprights or
standards c to which is hinged the follower C constructed of the horizontal pieces d,
and the end pieces e. The hinges are preferably secured to the end pieces e and extend
through the vertical elongated slots formed in the standards c and are held rigidly
therein by means of the thumb-screws which when adjusted impinge against the
standards. By means of this construction it will be readily seen that by proper
manipulation, the follower C may be adjusted towards or away from the top of the
reservoir and held rigidly in any desired adjustment. On the opposite side of the
reservoir are secured the standards g to which the free end of the follower C may, when
proper position, be locked in any suitable manner.
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represents the boxes, bottles or vessels to be treated, which, as will be seen by
reference to the drawings, are inverted, and placed upon the cone-shaped nozzles or
vents b, the latter extending up into the vessels, into which they fit, thus preventing
any leakage or escape of the material during the operation of filling the vessels and
avoiding any smearing or defacing of the outer sides or surfaces thereof.
To the underside of the follower Care secured the coil wire springs E, so arranged
that when the follower is in its normal or horizontal position they will press upon the
bottoms of the vessels and thereby operate to hold the latter tightly on the nozzles b.
A further function of these springs is to compensate for irregularities in the length of the
vessels or bottles. By vertically adjusting the follower with reference to the reservoir
vessels or bottles of different sizes may be treated, and the tension or pressure of the
springs upon the same be easily and readily regulated.
To one end of the reservoir B is connected a steam pipe by means of a flexible pipe
or coupling h, said pipe or coupling being constructed of flexible material for the
purpose of allowing the rotation or partial rotation of the reservoir as hereinafter
described.
Within the reservoir the steam pipe is constructed of metal, outlet pipes being
provided in connection with the above for the purpose of conducting the steam from
the reservoir. The function of the steam admitted into the pipe or pipes within the
reservoir is to keep the coating material within the latter in a liquid state, or of such
consistency as will permit it to freely and readily flow through the nozzles into the
vessels.
Instead, however, of employing steam as a heating agent, as above described, the
device may be constructed to operate in the manner indicated in Figure 2, wherein is
shown a fire box or heater J located below the reservoir whereby the material in
consequence of the heat applied below the same, will be kept in the proper condition
as before. In such cases where the heat is imparted from below, it is desirable and
even necessary to move the reservoir to a position where, when the latter is inverted,
the fire will not come in contact with the vessels being treated. I have therefore
pivotted one of the trunnion bearings to the frame A, and at the opposite end of the
reservoir provided a circular tract or bearing i, whereby one end of said reservoir may
be moved around to such an extent as to remove the same a sufficient distance from
the fire, the track i serving as a bearing or support for the shaft or trunnion on the
end of reservoir, and operating to hold the same in a horizontal position.
After the vessels to be treated have been properly arranged on the nozzles, the
follower is lowered and clamped tightly in position, the springs bearing on the bottoms
of the vessels, and the reservoir then inverted or partially rotated by means of the crank k
formed on the shaft a or by other suitable means, and held in that position until the
vessels have been filled with the material, the length of time required depending upon
the size of the vessels.
If the device shown in Figure 2 is employed, the use of which 1 would recommend,
the reservoir as before stated is moved around to a position at a sufficient distance from
the fire and the operation then continued as in the above described machine.
The reservoir after having remained in its inverted position a suitable length of
time is then righted and the material contained in the vessels allowed to flow back
through the nozzles into the reservoir. The follower can then be raised and the
vessels removed from their positions on the nozzles and after having stood for a few

page_text: minutes to allow the coating on the interior thereof to harden, are in condition to be
filled or otherwise disposed of.
It is essential that the material within the reservoir be kept in a proper condition,
and I have therefore, found it desirable to attach a thermometer 1 to the reservoir for
indicating the temperature of the contents thereof in order to avoid the danger of
allowing the material to become too hot, in which case it would operate to injure the
material of which the vessels are constructed, or of allowing it to become too cool, in
which case it would not readily flow into the vessels nor property adhere to the interior
surfaces thereof.
I have also found it desirable to provide the nozzles with valves which, when only a
portion of the nozzles are used, may be closed to prevent the escape of the material
from those not in use when the reservoir is inverted.
The top of the reservoir is provided with an opening in or on which is fitted a plug
or cap and through which the material is passed preferably in a liquid form being first
heated to the proper degree in a separate reservoir (not shown) provided for the
purpose.
The side of the reservoir is provided with an air cock n which when the reservoir is
inverted is opened to allow the ingress of air and facilitates the filling of the vessels.
From the above description, it will be readily seen that my improved device may be
so constructed that any number of vessels and of any size or dimensions may be treated
at one time, and that although very simple and economical in its construction and
arrangement of parts, it operates to line or coat the interior of the vessels without any
loss of material and without in the least degree injuring or defacing the outer surface
thereof from the escape or leakage of the material.
It is plain that the mechanical features may be varied in many unimportant respects
without changing the result of their operation. And it is, also plain that the appliances
for heating the contents of the reservoir may be used or not, as preferred. Thus the
reservoir may be filled with a liquid and the vessels attached and coated the same as
when the liquid condition of the coating material is the result of the action of heat.
Dated this 12th day of April 1887.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London,
Agents for the Applicant.
35 Improvements in Machinery or Apparatus for Coating the Interiors
of Boxes, Bottles, and other Receptacles.
I, GEORGE AMBROSE WILKINS, of 14 Caversham Road, Kentish Town, in the County
of Middlesex, 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 :—
My invention relates to a machine for coating the interior of boxes, bottles or other
vessels, the object being to provide a device of this character which shall be capable

page_text: of being easily and readily manipulated, and which shall be so constructed and
arranged that it will impart to the vessel an even and uniform coating, and without
any loss or waste of the coating material. A further object is to so construct a device
of the character that any number of vessels may be treated at one time and without
injury from the machine, and without smearing or defacing of their outer surfaces
with the coating substance. A further object of my invention is to provide a machine
for coating the interior of vessels with a waterproof lining which shall combine
simplicity and economy in construction with durability and efficiency in use.
In the drawing filed with my provisional specification
Figure 1 is a view of my improved device in perspective, a number of the bottles or
vessels being removed from the top of the reservoir for the purpose of showing the
nozzles or vents through which the material is passed into the vessels, and
Figure 2 is a modification.
A represents a frame, constructed in any suitable manner, and adapted to support
the reservoir B which is preferably made of metal and provided on its ends with the
shafts adapted to fit in bearings on the frame A. This reservoir is constructed of
any suitable size or dimensions and adapted to contain the material with which the
vessels are internally coated.
The top of the reservoir is provided with a number of small nozzles or vents b
extending upwardly and preferably funnel or cone-shaped, arranged in rows and at
suitable intervals apart. To one end of the reservoir are rigidly secured the uprights
or standards e to which is hinged the follower C constructed of the horizontal pieces d
and the end pieces e. The hinges are preferably secured to the end pieces e and
extend through the vertical elongated slots formed in the standards e and are held
rigidly therein by means of the thumb-screws f which when adjusted impinge against
the standards. By means of this construction it will be readily seen that by proper
manipulation, the follower C, may be adjusted towards or away from the top of the
reservoir and held rigidly in any desired adjustment. On the opposite side of the
reservoir are secured the standards g, to which the free end of the follower () may
when in a proper position be locked in any suitable manner.
D represents the boxes, bottles or vessels to be treated, which as will be seen by
reference to the drawings are inverted, and placed upon the cone-shaped nozzles or
vents 6, the latter extending up into the vessels, into which they fit, thus preventing
any leakage or escape of the material during the operation of filling the vessels, and
avoiding any smearing or defacing of the outer sides or surfaces thereof.
To the underside of the follower C are secured the coil wire springs E, so arranged
that when the follower is in its normal or horizontal position they will press upon the
bottoms of the vessels and thereby operate to hold the latter tightly on the nozzles b.
A further function of these springs is to compensate for irregularities in the length
of the vessels or bottles. By vertically adjusting the follower with reference to the
reservoir vessels or bottles of different sizes may be treated, and the tension or pressure
of the springs upon the same be easily and readily regulated.
To one end of the reservoir B is connected a steam pipe by means of a flexible
pipe or coupling h, said pipe or coupling being constructed of flexible material for the
purpose of allowing the rotation or partial rotation of the reservoir as hereinafter
described.
Within the reservoir the steam pipe is constructed of metal, outlet pipes being
provided in connection with the above for the purpose of conducting the steam from
the reservoir. The function of the steam admitted. into the pipe or pipes within the
reservoir is to keep the coating material within the latter in a liquid state, or of
such consistency as will permit it to freely and readily flow through the nozzles into
the vessels.
Instead, however, of employing steam as a heating agent as above described, the
device may be constructed to operate in the manner indicated in Figure 2, wherein is
shewn a fire box or heater J located below the reservoir whereby the material in
consequence of the heat applied below the same, will be kept in the proper condition
as before in such cases where the heat is imparted from below, it is desirable and even

page_text: necessary to remove the reservoir to a position where, when the latter is inverted, the
fire will not come in contact with the vessels being treated. I have therefore, pivoted
one of the trunnion bearings to the frame A, and at the opposite end of the reservoir
provided a circular tract or bearing i, whereby one end of said reservoir may be
moved around to such an extent as to remove the same a sufficient distance from the
fire, the track i serving as a bearing or support for the shaft or trunnion on the end
of reservoir, and operating to hold the same in a horizontal position.
After the vessels to be treated have been properly arranged on the nozzles, the
follower is lowered and clamped tightly in position, the springs bearing on the bottoms
of the vessels, and the reservoir then inverted or partially rotated by means of the
crank k formed on the shaft a or by other suitable means, and held in that position
until the vessels have been filled with the material, the length of time required
depending upon the size of the vessels.
If the device shewn in Figure 2 is employed, the use of which I would recommend,
the reservoir as before stated is moved around to a position at a sufficient distance
from the fire and the operation then continued as in the above described machine.
The reservoir after having remained in its inverted position a suitable length of
time is then righted and the material contained in the vessels allowed to flow back
through the nozzles into the reservoir. The follower can then be raised and the
vessels removed from their positions on the nozzles, and after having stood for a few
minutes to allow the coating on the interior thereof to harden, are in condition to be
filled or otherwise disposed of.
It is essential that the material within the reservoir be kept in a proper condition,
and I have therefore, found it desirable to attach a thermometer I to the reservoir for
indicating the temperature of the contents thereof in order to avoid the danger of
allowing the material to become too hot, in which case it would operate to injure the
material of which the vessels are constructed or of allowing it to become too cool, in
which case it would not readily flow into the vessels, nor properly adhere to the
interior surfaces thereof.
I have also found it desirable to provide the nozzles with valves which when only a
portion of the nozzles are used, may be closed to prevent the escape of the material
from those not in use when the reservoir is inverted.
The top of the reservoir is provided with an opening in or on which is fitted a plug
or cap and through which the material is passed preferably in a liquid form, being
first heated to the proper degree in a separate reservoir (not shewn) provided for the
purpose.
The side of the reservoir is provided with an air cock n which, when the reservoir
is inverted, is opened to allow the ingress of air and facilitate the filling of the
vessels.
From the above description, it will be readily seen that my improved device may
be so constructed that any number of vessels and of any size or dimensions may be
treated at one time, and that although very simple and economical in its construction
and arrangement of parts it operates to line or coat the interior of the vessels without
any loss of material and without in the least degree injuring or defacing the outer
surface thereof from the escape or leakage of the material.
It is plain that the mechanical features may be varied in many unimportant respects
without changing the result of their operation. And it is also, plain that the
appliances for heating the contents of the reservoir may be used or not as preferred.
Thus the reservoir may be filled with a liquid and the vessels attached and coated the
same as when the liquid condition of the coating material is the result of the action
of heat.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed as communicated to me by my foreign
correspondent, I declare that what I claim is ;-
First. A device for coating the interior of vessels, which consists of a rotating
reservoir loosely mounted in a frame to which the vessels are detachably secured, and

page_text: a heating device adapted to keep the contents of the reservoir at the proper tempera-
ture, substantially as set forth.
Second. A device for coating the interior of vessels, which consists of a rotating.
reservoir provided with nozzles or vents for the attachment of the vessels, whereby
when the reservoir is inverted the vessels will be filled, and when righted the vessels
will be emptied, a coating remaining on the interior surfaces thereof, substantially as
set forth.
Third. A machine for coating the interior of vessels, which consists of a rotating
reservoir provided with cone or funnel shaped nozzles adapted to enter the mouths of
the vessels and through which the material flows into the latter substantially as
set forth.
Fourth. A machine for coating the interior of vessels, which consists of an invertable
reservoir provided with nozzles or vents adapted to fit in the mouths of the vessels,
and a follower adapted to hold the vessels in position when the reservoir is inverted,
substantially as set forth.
Fifth. A machine for coating the interior of vessels, which consists of a reservoir
provided with nozzles or vents adapted to fit in the mouths of the vessels and a
follower located above the vessels, and having springs secured thereto, adapted to bear
on the bottom of the vessels and retain them in their proper positions on the nozzles,
substantially as set forth.
Sixth. A machine for coating the interior of vessels, which consists of a reservoir
having a scries of nozzles adapted to fit in the mouths of the vessels, and a vertically
adjustable follower located above the inverted vessels and hinged at one end and
provided with a clamping device on the opposite end, and springs secured to the under
side thereof, which, when the follower is lowered, bear on the bottoms of the vessels,
substantially as set forth.
Seventh. A machine for coating the interior of vessels, consisting of a rotating
reservoir cone or funnel-shaped nozzles secured thereto, and adapted to fit within the
mouths of the vessels, a follower for holding the vessels in position, and a heating
device for keeping the coating material in the reservoir in a fluid condition, substan-
tially as set forth.
Eighth. A machine for coating the interior of vessels consisting of a rotating
reservoir, cone or funnel shaped nozzles secured thereto and adapted to fit within the
mouths or openings in the tops of the vessels, a follower for holding the vessels in
their inverted positions, and a steam pipe located within the reservoir and connected
with a steam supply by a flexible coupling, substantially as set forth.
Dated this 20th
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Dated this 20th 1.
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HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.