Apparatus for Lighting Fires by the Application of Gas.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Feb., 1893
Complete Specification Left. 22nd Nov.. 1893—Accepted. 22nd Feb., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Apparatus for Lighting Fires by the Application of Gas.
I JAMES MCCANN of 12 Thwaite Street Barrow-in-Furness in the County of
Lancashire, Canvasser, and Patentee of Blocks and Twyers for Blast Furnaces, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
The object of my invention is to light fires, without the aid of wood or other
material, except coal, now used for the purpose.
I effect this object by the construction of a small tubular apparatus to which gas
is conveyed by another pipe.
This apparatus is constructed so that flame of gas rises and spreads among the
coal, & which requires no more attention until the fire is thoroughly lighted.
It can be made in various ways & sizes, and fixed, stationary or moveable either
over or under the bottom of the grate, causing no obstruction. It may also be made
of any suitable material.
Dated thia Olot dox of February 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Apparatus for Lighting Fires by the Application of Gas.
JAMES MCCANN 12 Thwaite Street Barrow-in-Furness County of Lancaster
Patentee and Commission Agent 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 apparatus can be made round, square, or oblong, or in any other suitable
form, required to fit the dimensions of any other particular grate, or range. It is
hollow, or tubular in the center, with outlets covered by a slight flange, through
which gas issues and makes a flame through the coal, coke wood, or other materials
placed around it; thus lighting a fire in a few minutes, without trouble or
inconvenience.
The object of my invention is:-To light fires by the application of gas, without
the aid of firewood as now used.
I effect this object by the construction of a small tubular apparatus into which
gas is conveyed by means of a pipe.
The accompanying drawings show two forms of this apparatus; but they can
be made in various other forms or in any way to suit the particular dimensions
of any grate or fire range, and of any suitable material. They can be made
stationary in the bottom of a grate by means of a screw, which binds it to the
bars, or left movable as desired. Can also be cast in the bottom of a grate
originally, and thus save the trouble of readjusting.
Fig. 1. on the accompanying drawings shows the form of one that can be placed
in any grate, without the slightest inconvenience and occupies but very small
space. It is constructed hollow, or tubular in the inside.
Gas escapes at B. C. D and E causing a flame which ignites the coal, coke, or
other material placed around it.
F. a central tube passing through the bottom, for the purpose of drawing air,
and increasing the flame; but may be constructed without a central tube,
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page_text: G. shows a small flange over the opening where the gas issues, for the purpose of
protecting ashes or other matter from obstructing the flame of gas: thus allowing
the gas to flow in a constant flame.
Fig. 2. shows another form of this apparatus, and is described similar to Fig. 1.
being tubular in the center, and having similar outlets for the gas B. C. D and E.
Flange G covering the openings where the gas escapes as previously described.
X. shows a pipe through which the gas is conveyed. The gas pipe can be
connected in various ways, such as angles, or elbows, or in any way according to
the position of the fire range, or grate.
Fig. 3. shows a sectional elevation of Fig. 1. which can be fixed to the bars H
by means of a screw, as shown in the drawing; or in any other desirable way.
F. side elevation of central tube.
Fig. 4. shows a side plan of Fig. 2.
Figs. 3 and 4 are sectional and side views of Figs. 1 and 2. as shown on the
accompanying drawings.
X. shows where the pipe, or tube is attached for conveying the gas. B. C. D. E
as in Figs. 1 and 2. show where the flame of gas issues for lighting the coal or
other fuel.
G. shows a small flange over the aperture where the flame issues, for the purpose
of preventing obstruction.
The drawings show two forms, in where the apparatus may be made; but can be
formed in various other ways as found suitable, and can also be embodied conjointly
in the bottoms of the grates, when being cast originally, and can be made of iron,
brass, or any other suitable material.
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 :-
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The lighting of fires by means of the apparatus above mentioned, and described,
and the application of gas.
I effect this object by the construction of the apparatus as herein before described,
and shown in the annexed drawings and which can be made round, square, or
oblong, or in any other suitable shape. Similar letters describe similar parts as
shown in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 21st day of November 1893.