IMPROVEMENTS IN WASHING AND DRESSING STANDS AND TABLES FOR INVALIDS AND OTHERS, WHICH IMPROVE- MENTS MAY BE APPLIED TO OTHER ARTICLES OF FURNITURE OR USE
Year: 1878

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to Bradly Barnard, of St. Paul's Road, Canonbury, in the
County of Middlesex, for the Invention of "IMPROVEMENTS IN WASHING AND
DRESSING STANDS AND TABLES FOR INVALIDS AND OTHERS, WHICH IMPROVE-
MENTS MAY BE APPLIED TO OTHER ARTICLES OF FURNITURE OR USE."
Sealed the 1st October 1878, and dated the 16th April 1878.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said Bradly Barnard at the Office
of the Commissioners of Patents on the 16th April 1878.
BRADLY BARNARD, of St. Paul's Road, Canonbury, in the County of Middlesex.
"IMPROVEMENTS IN WASHING AND DRESSING STANDS AND TABLES FOR INVALIDS
AND OTHERS, WHICH IMPROVEMENTS MAY BE APPLIED TO OTHER ARTICLES OF
FURNITURE OR USE."
I will in the first place describe my Invention as applied to a washing and
dressing stand and table for the use especially of invalids, but which may also be
used by others.
I employ a central pillar or support to which I hinge the legs (preferably three),
which are so formed at the upper end that when opened out they abut against
portions of the central pillar or support or projections thereon, and so obtain a firm
footing or stand upon the floor.
A spring acts upon the upper end of each leg, so that when allowed to do so these
springs force the legs outwards; but when required for packing or otherwise the
legs may be closed together and retained in such position by a ring, strap, or other
means. I prefer to employ for this purpose a metal ring, which slides downwards
to hold the legs in their closed position and is raised above the legs when the latter
are required to be opened out for use, suitable studs or projections being employed
to prevent such ring falling off the legs.
Through the centre of the central pillar or support I form a hole extending
through the entire length thereof, and through such hole I pass an upright, which
at its lower end is provided with a suitable weight to assist in holding the stand
firm.

page_text: In the upper end of the central pillar or support I fix a tube with a worm or
screw formed on the exterior thereof, and on this worm or screw I fix a table which
is provided with a nut in the centre thereof for such purpose.
On the upright passing through the centre of the table I arrange clips, provided
with sockets in which to fix swing brackets or arms, one of which may be again
provided with another socket at the outer end thereof in which to receive a plug
projecting from a ring in which a bowl or basin may be placed. Another of such
sockets may have fixed therein an arm, carrying at its outer end a jointed segment
to which is fixed a small table, which may be fixed in a horizontal position when
required to be used as a table, or may be fixed at any required angle by means of
a screw when required to support a book for reading, in which latter case a ledge
is applied to such table by pins in the ledge passing into holes in the table, as will
be well understood.
I also fix to another clip a looking glass, which is capable of being fixed at any
desired angle by means of a screw or nut applied to the joint thereof.
At the upper end of the upright I fix a head piece provided with a number of
hat pegs or hooks, and on the central pillar or support I fix hooks, two of which
may be fixed sideways to act as supports for umbrellas.
An article constructed as above described may be placed close to a bedstead to
enable an invalid to wash while in bed, whilst a table is also capable of being
extended therefrom over a bed for various purposes.
In applying my Invention to stools or seats and tables I dispense with the up-
right and consequently with the hole in the central pillar or support, and I fix in
the upper end of the latter a screw, and I fix to or form in the stool or table top a
nut to fit such screw.
For convenience of packing I form the table top in two or four pieces hinged
together; when employing four pieces two of such pieces are hinged together so
as to fold upwards and two to fold downwards, and on the back of the central part
I fix a plate, to which is pivotted another plate which is fixed to a revolving block;
the last-mentioned plate is furnished with a nut extending through the thickness
of the block and fitting the screw at the top of the central pillar or support. Thus
by turning the block at right angles to the hinges of the table top the latter is
made perfectly rigid.
I would have it understood that the stand, herein described, is applicable to other
articles of furniture and utility.

page_text: "
SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent filed by
the said Bradly Barnard in the Great Seal Patent Office on the 16th
October 1878.
BRADLY BARNARD, of St. Paul's Road, Canonbury, in the County of Middlesex.
IMPROVEMENTS IN WASHING AND DRESSING STANDS AND TABLES FOR INVALIDS
AND OTHERS, WHICH IMPROVEMENTS MAY BE APPLIED TO OTHER ARTICLES OF
FURNITURE OR USE."
I will in the first place describe my Invention as applied to a washing and
dressing stand and table for the use especially of invalids, but which may also be
used by others.
I employ a central pillar or support to which I hinge the legs (preferably three),
which are so formed at the upper end that when opened out they abut against
portions of the central pillar or support or projections thereon, and so obtain a firm
footing or stand upon the floor.
A spring acts upon the upper end of each leg, so that when allowed to do so
these springs force the legs outwards; but when required for packing or otherwise
the legs may be closed together and retained in such position by a ring, strap, or
other means.
I prefer to employ for this purpose a ring which slides downwards
to hold the legs in their closed position, and is raised above the legs when the latter
are required to be opened out for use, suitable studs or projections being employed
to prevent such ring falling off the legs.
Through the centre of the central pillar or support I form a hole extending
through the entire length thereof, and through such hole I pass an upright which
at its lower end is provided with a suitable weight to assist in holding the stand
firm.
In the upper end of the central pillar or support I fix a tube with a worm or
screw formed on the exterior thereof, and on this worm or screw I fix a table which
is provided with a nut in the centre thereof for such purpose.
On the upright passing through the centre of the table I arrange clips, provided
with sockets in which to fix swing brackets or arms, one of which may be again
provided with another socket at the outer end thereof in which to receive a plug
projecting from a ring in which a bowl or basin inay be placed. Another of such
sockets may have fixed therein an arm, carrying at its outer end a jointed segment
to which is fixed a small table, which may be fixed in a horizontal position when
required to be used as a table, or may be fixed at any required angle by means of
a screw when required to support a book for reading, in which latter case a ledge
is applied to such table by pins in the ledge passing into holes in the table, as will
be well understood.
I also fix to another clip a looking glass, which is capable of being fixed at any
desired angle by means of a screw or nut applied to the joint thereof.
At the upper end of the upright I fix a head piece, provided with a number of
hat pegs or hooks, and on the central pillar or support I fix hooks, two of which
may be fixed sideways to act as supports for umbrellas.
An article constructed as above described may be placed close to a bedstead to
enable an invalid to wash while in bed, whilst a table is also capable of being
extended therefrom over a bed for various purposes.
In applying my Invention to stools or seats and tables I dispense with the up-
right and consequently with the hole in the central pillar or support, and I fix in
the upper end of the latter a screw, and I fix to or form in the stool or table top a'
nut to fit such screw.
For convenience of packing I form the table top in two or four pieces hinged
together; when employing four pieces two of such pieces are hinged together so as
to fold upwards and two to fold downwards, and on the back of the central part I
fix a plate to which is pivotted another plate which is fixed to a revolving block;
;

page_text: the last-mentioned plate is furnished with a nut extending through the thickness
of the block, and fitting the screw at the top of the central pillar or support. Thus
by turning the block at right angles to the hinges of the table top the latter is
made perfectly rigid.
I would have it understood that the stand, herein described, is applicable to other
articles of furniture and utility.
And in order that my said Invention may be more clearly understood and
readily carried into effect, I will proceed, aided by the accompanying Drawings,
more fully to describe the same.
reference.
Figure 1 is an elevation, and Figure 2 is a plan, with a part removed, of a
washing and dressing stand for the use especially of invalids, but which may also
be used by others.
a is a central pillar or support to which I hinge the legs b (preferably three),
which are cut to such an angle at the upper end that when opened out they shall
abut against portions a¹ of the central pillar or support or against projections
thereon, and so obtain a firm footing or stand upon the floor.
A spring c acts upon the upper end of each leg b, so that when allowed to do so
these springs force the legs outwards; but when required for packing or otherwise
the legs may be closed together and retained in such position by a ring, strap, or
other means.
I prefer to employ for this purpose a ring d, shown by dotted lines
in Figure 1, which slides downwards to hold the legs in their closed position, and
is raised above the legs when the latter are required to be opened out for use,
suitable studs or projections 61 being fixed to the legs b to prevent such ring &
falling off.
Through the centre of the central pillar or support a I form a holo extending
through the entire length thereof, and through such hole I pass an uprighte, which
at its lower end is provided with a suitable weight e' to assist in holding the stand
firm, and is adjustably secured by the screw e².
In the upper end of the central pillar or support a I fix a tube f (shown by
dotted lines) with a worm or screw formed on the exterior thereof, and on this
worn or screw I fix a tablo g which is provided with a nut in the centre thereof
for such purpose.
On the upright e I arrange clips h, i, provided with sockets h', i¹, in which to
fix swing brackets or arms h2, 2, the swing arm h² may be again provided with
another socket h³ at the outer end thereof in which to receive a plug /* projecting
from a ring h³ in which a bowl or basin may be placed. Each of the sockets 21
may have fixed therein an arm 2², carrying at its outer end a jointed and pivotted
segment 3, to which is fixed a small table which may be fixed in a horizontal
position by means of a screw is when required to be used as a table, or may be
fixed at any required angle by means of such screw when required to support a
book for reading, in which latter case a ledge is applied to such table by pins in
the ledge passing into holes in the table, as will be well understood.
I also fix to another clip j a looking glass j', which is capable of being fixed at
any desired angle by means of a screw (or it may be by a nut) 2 applied to the
joint, connecting the looking glass to the clip j
If desired, a chandalier bracket j may be fixed, as shewn, to the clip). All these
clips h, i, j, are capable of being fixed in various positions on the upright e, as may
be required, by means of screws h*, i*, j*.
At the upper end of the upright e I fix a head piece k, provided with a number
of hat pegs or hooks k¹, and on the central pillar or support a I fix hooks a², two
of which may be fixed sideways, as shewn, to act as supports for umbrellas,

page_text: If desired, an arm carrying a table similar to the arms and tables i, i', may when
required be substituted for the plug h and ring h³.
An article constructed as above described inay be placed close to a bedstead to
enable an invalid to wash while in bed, whilst a table is also capable of being
extended therefrom over a bed for various purposes, whilst it is also capable of.
being employed for various other useful purposes.
Figure 3-is an elevation of a seat or stool constructed according to my Invention,
and Figure 4 is a sectional elevation.
Figure 5 is an under side view of the top, Figure 6 is an end view of the top,
and Figure 7 is an elevation of the legs and central pillar of a table constructed
according to my Invention.
In applying my Invention to stools or seats and tables I dispense with the hole
in the central pillar or support a, and I fix in the upper end of the latter a solid
screw f, and I fix to or form in the stool or table top ga nut to fit such screw.
For convenience of packing I form the table top in two or four pieces hinged
together; when employing four pieces g¹, g³, g³, g, as represented at Figures 4, 5,
6, and 7, two of such pieces (g', 92,) are hinged together so as to fold upwards, and
two (g, g) to fold downwards, and on the back of the central part, being a portion
of the part g³, I fix a plate g³, to which is pivotted another plate go which is fixed
to a revolving block 98; the last-mentioned plate g is furnished with a nut g7,
extending through the thickness of the block 98, and fitting the screw fat the top
of the central pillar or support a. Thus by turning the block gs at right angles to
the hinges of the table top g the latter is made perfectly rigid.
When not required for use the parts of the table top and the legs can be folded
against each other, as represented at Figures 6 and 7.
Figure 8 is an elevation representing a modification of my Invention for sup-
porting a basin. In this case the parts ax of the central pillar or support a are
hinged thereto so as to enable them to be opened out, as shewn, and such parts a*
are extended upwards beyond such central pillar or support a, and are hollowed on
their upper ends to enable them to give a better support to the basin.
When not required for use the parts a*, as also the legs b, can be folded against
each other, and thereby cause the stand to occupy only a small space.
Having thus described the nature of my said Invention, and the mode in which
I carry the same into effect, I would have it understood that what I claim is,―
First. The peculiar combination and arrangement of parts, substantially as shewn
and described with respect to Figures 1 and 2.
Secondly. I claim the peculiar combination and arrangements of the parts of a
table, substantially as shown and described with respect to Figures 4, 5, 6, and 7.
Thirdly, I claim the peculiar combination and arrangement of parts forming a
stand or base for various articles of furniture and use, such stand or base consisting
of legs hinged to a central pillar or support, and having the upper ends of such legs
to butt against parts formed on or carried by the central pillar or support, sub-
stantially as herein shown and described.
Fourthly. I claim the employment in combination with a stand for various
articles of furniture or use of a central rod or upright, having a weight at its lower
end to assist in holding the stand firm, substantially as herein shewn and
described.
In witness whereof, I, the said Bradly Barnard, have hereunto set my hand
and seal, this Sixteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord One
thousand eight hundred and seventy-eight.
BRADLY BARNARD. (L.S.)