Improvements in Coal Vases and similar articles.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Feb., 1892
Complete Specification Left, 22nd Nov., 1892-4ccepted. 14th Jan., 18°3
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Coal Vases and similar articles.
I WILLIAM ROBERT SELKIRK of 27 Holborn Viaduct in the City of London,
Hardware Agent do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
According to this invention I provide a handle, composed of metal, wood, or any
other suitable materials, passing over the upper part of the coal vase securing it to
the sides on pivots, the latteral parts extending below the coal vase, and being so
formed, that on the handle being pressed backwards, they project, thus forming
feet or supports and tilting the coal vase somewhat back, and on the handle being
pulled forward the coal vase is raised to any convenient position for taking out the
coals. On the handle being pulled further forward, over the front, the coal vase
assumes an upright position for carrying, or standing, the latteral parts then
passing backwards along the sides and may then be again utilised as feet or
supports.
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W. R. SELKIRK.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Coal Vases and similar articles.
I, WILLIAM ROBERT SELKIRK of 27 Holborn Viaduct in the City of London
Hardware 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 :-
According to this invention I provide the coal vase or other receptacle with a
handle composed of metal, wood or other suitable materials which passes over the
upper part of the coal vase and is secured to the sides on pivots, the lateral parts
of the handle extending to the bottom of or a little below the coal vase, all so
arranged that a person taking hold of the handle and pulling it towards him, can
tilt the coal vase or other receptacle, so that the front is raised into a slanting
position convenient for taking out the coals or other material, the lateral parts of
the handle forming feet. The coal vase then rests upon them and upon its lower
rear part or corner, this corner may be bevelled off to form a steadier support.
When pulling the handle still further forward over the front, the vase assumes the
upright position, thus in some forms taking up less room.
In the accompanying drawings
Figure 1 is a side view of a coal vase or coal box A provided with my
improvements, B is a handle with the two lateral parts B¹ pivoted to the sides
of the coal box at B*, and forming feet, the lower ends being flush with the
bottom or as here shewn extending a little below it. When the handle is pulled
forward into the position shewn in Figure 2, the coal box is made to rest on the
lower rear corner which may advantageously, as here shown, be bevevelled off to form
a face or faces A¹, to form a steadier support. When pulling the handle still
further forward over the front the vase assumes the upright position Figure 3.
The legs B' may have each a peg B2, which pegs work in curved recesses in the
sides of the box to limit the amount of tilting. Or any other suitable stops may
be provided. The scoop I if fitted is by preference arranged under the bottom of
the box as shewn.
When adapting or combining these improvements with coal boxes or other

page_text: receptacles having a lid D swinging on radius bars E, as shewn in Figures 4 and 5,
the handle sides B¹ B' are fixed on the gudgeons B* and upon the inner ends of the
latter close to the inner sides of the coal box, I fix tooth sectors C and on the
gudgeons F upon which the radius bars E or equivalent are fixed, I fix tooth
sectors G that gear with the tooth sectors C, the parts being so proportioned that
when the handle B is in the position, Figure 4, the lid D is closed and when in the
position, Figure 5, the lid is open.
Figure 6 is a sectional elevation of a modified arrangement with the same
object. In this case the lever C takes the place of the tooth sector C, in
Figures 4 and 5, and I connect this lever with the radius bars E by means of the
link G.
H is a roller underneath the coal box for facilitating the movement of the coal
box on the floor to bring it back to its original position, if it has been shifted by
the tilting, but this roller is not always necessary.
My improvements are applicable to other forms of coal vase or box than those
shown and also to those with, or without ordinary hinged doors or other doors, also
to metallic coal scuttles of the ordinary form with or without doors also to
receptacles for other purposes, for instance biscuit boxes sugar basins cigar cabinets
and the like made in the form of coal boxes or coal scuttles and also to receptacles
of other forms. In some cases the handle sides B' are arranged to work within
the receptacle close to the inner sides of same and passing through slots at top and
bottom.
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:-
First. In coal vases and other receptacles, the application and use of handles
having the lateral parts pivoted to the sides of the vase and acting as legs for
facilitating tilting substantially as set forth.
Second.. In coal vases and other receptacles constructed with lid mounted on
swinging radius bars, the application and use of handles as firstly claimed, which are
so connected to the said radius bars that the tilting of the coal vase opens and closes
the lid substantially as set forth.
Third. The constructions of tilting receptacles shewn on the drawings.
Dated this 22nd day of Novemb
1000
JENSEN & SON,
77, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Patent Agents.