Improvements in Vapour Lamps and Stoves.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Mar., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 14th Nov., 189 i-Accepted, 13th Mar., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Vapour Lamps and Stoves.
We, HANORA BLANCH MORAN, and JOSEPH BLASCO DE LÉRY, both of
58 Pine Street, New York, in the County and State of New York, United
States of America, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention relates to lamps of that class in which a highly volatile hydro-
carbon or alcohol is converted into a gas by the lamp itself and then supplied to
the burner for illuminating or heating purposes. The object of our invention is to
provide a lamp of this class which shall present the appearance of an ordinary
lamp, which may be easily manufactured at a low cost, and which may be easily
disassembled for the purpose of cleaning and trimming the lamp.
Our invention comprehends a lamp basin or reservoir having one or more handles
arranged on its sides, one or more of the handles forming a passage lor the fuel
from the reservoir to the burner and at the same time forming a gas generating
chamber wherein the fuel is converted from a liquid to a gas, and is then delivere l
to the burner for combustion. Our invention also includes an improved burn-r
and details of construction which will be described hereinafter with reference t,
the accompanying drawings.
Figure 1 is a side elevation of our improved lamp.
Figure 2 is a vertical section of the same.
Figure 3 is a perspective view of the burner, and
Figure 4 represents a cross section of the same.
In each of the figures similar parts are denoted by similar letters of reference.
A represents the basin or reservoir of the lamp. It is closed, across the top, by
a diaphragm a, and for the purpose of filling the reservoir, a removable cap al is
provided. Upon the side of the lamp we provide two or more arms or handles e e;
one or more of these, e, are of ordinary construction by which the lamp may be
lifted and carried, and the other, e', while serving the ordinary purpose of a handle,
includes a pussage establishing communication between the basin A, and the burner b.
For this purpose the handle is hollow or tubular and through it a wick f extends.
This wick is coiled in the reservoir and leads thence through the handle and
terminates near the point where the handle joins the burner.
The upper portion of the handle e¹ is surrounded by an annular chamber formed
by a cylindrical box i. In the bottom of this chamber a small burner is provided
which is fed with the fuel which is brought up by means of a wick k, leading from
the reservoir through a passage k¹. This wick is adjustable for the purpose of
regulating the size of the flame, by means of a spindle k, carrying an ordinary
star wheel engaging with the wick. In the side walls of the annular chamber, a
sliding door is made, through which a lighted match may be passed to ignite the
burner j. The extreme lower and upper portions of the walls of the annular
chamber are perforated to admit air to the small burner and establish a draught
through the chamber.

page_text: The burner bis shewn in Figures 3 and 4, wherein it will be seen that that it has
a ridge balong its upper edge and a longitudinal groove 6, on each side of the
ridge and a short distance below it. The burner is hollow and provided with a
nipple &, or other means of connection with the upper end of the handle e'. In
the lower corner of each of the grooves b³, a row of perforations is formed,
extending into the burner and forming the escape passage for the vapour. These
perforations are made vertically, to direct the vapour as much as possible against
the upper edges of the grooves so that when the lamp is burning, the ridge will
become highly heated, and the heat will be conducted throughout the entire buruer.
In the chamber of the burner we place a piece of wire gauze, represented by c.
This is in the form of a cylinder and is to distribute the gas or vapour generated in
the chamber, to the several perforations and to form a kind of cushion for the
vapour, preventing it from passing out too freely, and tending to keep the flame
steady. The groove & may be located on one or both sides of the ridge, but we
prefer to have them on both sides, as shewn.
A highly volatile fluid such as gasoline, is used in this lamp. To start the lamp
in operation, the small burner j is first lighted. The flame of this impinges directly
against the wick passage in the box, and rapidly heats the handle. The liquid fuel
which is conveyed from the reservoir by the wick, through the handle, is rapidly
converted into a gas which flows outward to the burner. Shortly after lighting
the burner j, a match may be applied to the main burner c, and the lamp will then
be in full operation. The main flame may be regulated by raising or lowering the
small flame at the burner j.
If the apparatus is to be used for lighting purposes, the small burner j need not
be lighted, for the heat communicated to the wick tube or handle from the main
burner, will generate sufficient gas. In this case, the lamp is lighted by holding
a lighted match for a short time beneath the main burner. When the apparatus is
used as a stove, and a large flame is required, the small burner is lighted, and this
generates gas very rapidly, supplying all that is necessary...
To impart a symmetrical appearance to the lamp, the handle e should have an
enlargement corresponding with the chamber i, and in order to hide the passage k
through which the small wick passes, it may he formed in an ornamental bracket,
a similar one being provided for the other handle also.
To remove and insert the main wick, it is drawn out and inserted through the
handle by removing the burner. The small wick may be easily inserted .and
removed by reaching through the opening a'.
In order to prevent excessive pressure in the reservoir, due to the heat conducted
from the burners, we provide an open nipple a³, in the diaphragm «.
the gas to escape freely.
This allows
Obviously our invention is not limited to the exact construction or arrangement
of the parts illustrated. The spirit of our invention would be fully carried out if
more than one handle were used to convey the fuel. Also, the gas generating
portion of the handle may extend throughout the entire length of the handle if
desired by simply enlarging the chamber i, but we prefer it as shewn, because the
lower portion of the handle may then be used in lifting the lamp without burning
the fingers.
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page_text: Improvements in Vapour Lamps and Stoves.
We, HANORA BLANCH MORAN, Housekeeper and JOSEPH BLASCO DE LÉRY,
Gentleman both of 58 Pine Street, New York, in the County and State of New
York, United States of America, 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 :-
This invention relates to lamps of that class in which a highly volatile hydro-
carbon or alcohol is converted into a gas by the lamp itself and then supplied to
the burner for illuminating or heating purposes. The object of our invention is
to provide a lamp of this character which shall present the appearance of an
ordinary lamp, which may be manufactured at low cost, and which may be easily
disassembled for the purpose of cleaning and trimming the lamp.
Our invention comprehends a lamp basin or reservoir having one or more handles
arranged on its sides, one or more of the said handles forming a passage for the
fuel from the reservoir to the burner and at the same forming a gas generating
chamber wherein the fuel is converted from a liquid to a gas, and is then
delivered to the burner for combustion. Our invention also comprehends an
improved burner and details of construction which will be described herein-
after with reference to the drawings filed with our Provisional Specification, in
which :-
Figure 1 is a side elevation of our improved lamp ;
Figure 2 a vertical section of the same;
Figure 3 a perspective view of the burner, and
Figure 4 a cross section of the same.
In each of the figures similar parts are denoted by similar letters of reference.
A, represents the basin or reservoir of the lamp. It is closed across the top by
a diaphragm a, and, for the purpose of filling the reservoir, a removable cap a¹ is
provided. Upon the side of the lamp we provide two or more arms or handles e
and ; one or more of these e, is or are of ordinary construction by which the
lamp may be lifted or carried, and the other, e', while serving the ordinary purposes
of a handle, includes a passage establishing communication between the basin a
and the burner b. For this purpose the handle is hollow or tubular and through
it a wick f extends. This wick is coiled in the reservoir and leads thence
through the handle and terminates near the point where the handle joins the
burner.
The upper portion of the handle el is surrounded by an annular chamber formed
by a cylindrical box i. In the bottom of this chamber a small burner j is provided
which is fed with the fuel by means of a wick k leading from the reservoir through
a passage . This wick is adjustable for the purpose of regulating the size of
the flame, by means of a spindle carrying an ordinary star wheel which engages
with the wick. In the side walls of the annular chamber, a sliding door
made through which a lighted match may be passed to ignite the burner j.
The extreme lower and upper portions of the walls of the annular chamber are
perforated to admit air to the small burner and establish a draught through the
chamber.
is
The burner b is shown in Figures 3 and 4 wherein it will be seen that it has a
ridge b along its upper edge and a longitudinal groove 6' on each side of the ridge
and a short distance below it. The burner is hollow and provided with a nipple 6*
or other means of connection with the upper end of the handle e'. In the lower
corner of each of the grooves a row of perforations is formed, extending into
the burner and forming the escape passage for the vapour. These perforations

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are made vertically to direct the vapour as much as possible against the upper
edges of the grooves so that when the lamp is burning the ridge b' will become
highly heated, and the heat will be conducted throughout the entire burner. In
the chamber of the burner we place a piece of wire gauze represented by o.
is in the form of a cylinder, and is to distribute the gas or vapour generated in the
chamber to the several perforations and to form a kind of cushion for the vapour,
preventing it from passing out too freely, and tending to keep the flame steady.
The grooves 22 may be located on one or both sides of the ridge, but we prefer to
have them on both sides, as shown.
A highly volatile fuel such as gasoline, is used in this lamp. To start this lamp
in operation the small burner; is first lighted; the flame of this impinges directly
against the wick passage in the box and rapidly heats the handle. The liquid fuel
which is conveyed from the reservoir, by the wick through the handle, is rapidly
converted into a gas which flows outward to the burner.
Shortly after lighting the burner; a match may be applied to the main burner c
and the lamp will then be in full operation. The main flame may be regulated by
raising or lowering the small flame at the burner j.
If the apparatus is used for lighting purposes, the small burner; need not be
lighted, for the heat communicated to the wick tube or handle from the main
burner will generate sufficient gas. In this case the lamp is lighted by holding a
lighted match for a short time beneath the main burner. When the apparatus is
used as a stove and a large flame is required, the small burner is lighted and this
generates gas very rapidly, supplying all that is required.
To impart a symmetrical appearance to the lamp the handle e should have an
enlargement corresponding to the chamber i, and in order to hide the passage k
through which the small wick passes, it may be formed in an ornamental bracket,
a similar one being provided for the other handle also.
To remove and insert the main wick it is drawn out and inserted through the
handle by removing the burner. The small wick may be easily inserted and
removed by reaching through the opening a¹.
In order to prevent excessive pressure in the reservoir due to the heat conducted
from the burners, we provide an open nipple a' in the diaphragm a.
the gas to escape freely.
This allows
Obviously our invention is not limited to the exact construction or arrangement
of the parts illustrated. The spirit of the invention would be fully carried out if
more than one handle was used to convey the fuel; also the gas generating
portions of the handle may extend throughout the entire length of the handle
if desired, by simply enlarging the chamber i, but we prefer it as shown, because
the lower portion of the handle may then be used in lifting the lamp without
burning the fingers.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is:-
1. In a lamp, the combination of a reservoir for fuel, a tubular handle attached
to said reservoir and through which the fuel is conducted, a burner communicating
with said tubular handle, and means for converting the fuel into a gas as it passes
through the haudle, substantially as described.
2. In a lamp, the combination with a reservoir and burner, of a handle by
which the lamp may be lifted and which is provided with a passage through
which the fuel may pass from the reservoir to the burner, substantially as
described.
3. In a lamp, the combination with the lamp reservoir, and the burner, of a
handle for the lamp, this handle being tubular and conveying the fuel from the
reservoir to the burner, a heating chamber located around or, adjacent to the
handle, and a second burner adapted to heat the said chamber, all constructed and
arranged substantially as and for the purpose set forth.

page_text: 4. In a lamp, the combination of a reservoir, a chamber above the same, a
tubular lamp handle attached at one end to the reservoir walls and at the
other end to the walls of the chamber, a burner, and detachable pipes leading
from one extremity of the handle to the burner and through the chamber,
substantially as herein before described and as illustrated by the accompanying
drawings.
5. A gas or vapour burner provided with a horizontal ridge and with a row of
perforations arranged parallel to and below the ridge, substantially as and for the
purpose set forth.
6. A gas or vapour burner provided with a horizontal ridge, a groove parallel
to and below the ridge, and a series of perforations for the escape of gas
located in the lower corner of said groove, substantially as and for the purpose
set forth.
7. A gas or vapour burner provided with a horizontal ridge, a groove parallel
to and below the ridge, and a series of perforations for the escape of gas located
in the lower corner of said groove and at right angles thereto, substantially as
hereinbefore described.
8. A gas burner consisting of a horizontal chamber having a series of
perforations for the escape of gas extending along its length and provided
internally with wire gauze for the purpose of distributing gas or vapour freely
to all of the said perforations, substantially as herein before described.
Dated this 13th day of November 1896.
W. E. HEYS & SON,
Agents for the Applicants.