IMPROVEMENTS IN OILCANS
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Feb., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 12th Nov., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 21st Dec., 1888
I, GEORGE COLE of New Street Stourport in the county of Worcester, Artist,
do hereby declare the nature of my said invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN OILCANS to
be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in oilcans specially adapted for the use of
cyclists, carrying in the pocket, or for domestic use.
The manner of carrying out this invention consists principally in combining with
the oil tube or spout a vertical tap, valve, or equivalent, which by turning the said
tube or spout in one direction opens the said tap, valve, or equivalent and gives a
free passage for the oil to flow through the spout for use; and by turning the
tube or spout in the other direction closes the tap, valve, or equivalent and no oil
can pass.
The accompanying drawings show various forms in which my invention may be
carried into effect.
In Figure 1, A is the vessel or can for the oil. B is the body of a vertical tap
fitted in the oil can A, C is a vertical plug which can be turned by the flange C³ in
the body of the tap B, C is a stop for ensuring the tap being closed when turned
one way by the flange C', and opening the tap when flange is turned the other way,
C is a screw and C is a washer, or spring washer for maintaining the plug C in
position, D is the spout of the oilcan and can be fixed or screwed to the plug C;
when D is screwed to the plug C, D can be unscrewed and removed to refill the can,
the oil passing through the opened plug C, also a needle such as N in Figure 3 can
be fixed to C which is useful for several purposes for instance, cleaning out the oil
holes and bearings of cycles, sewing machines and like purposes. The can may also
be refilled by removing the cover or cap E shown screwed into the ring E at the
bottom of can.
W, in all the accompanying drawings represents a leather or lead washer for
Aneuringon nil tight inint

page_text: Figure 2 is shown with the body of the vertical tap B and plug C held together
in position by means of a spring S. C is a small thumbscrew for adjusting the
tension of the spring S. The spout D thumbscrew C and spring S is unscrewed and
removed for refilling the can.
Figure 3 is used in the same manner as Figure 1 excepting that the oilcan is
refilled by unscrewing and removing B out of E instead of at the bottom.
In Figure 4 the plug and body of the tap B is made in a reversed position, the
plag C is unscrewed and removed from E for refilling.
In Figure 5 the spout D is unscrewed and removed from B which is made in the
shape of a cup for the purpose of refilling. The plug C is fastened to can A.
In Figures 6, 7 and 8 are dishes or cavities G in which is placed cotton wool or
other porous material for absorbing any oil that may run down the sides of the
spout D, and oilcans so constructed are especially useful for domestic uso.
Figures 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 shows various modifications of valve arrangements and
by screwing down B tightly on to C renders the can oil tight; to refill B is unscrewed
and removed from C.
Figures 11, 12 and 13 show forms of oilcans in which a spindle or equivalent R is
carried from the tap or valve through to the other end of oiloan, and to which is
fastened a thumbpiece P for the purpose of opening and closing the tap or valve,
S is a spring for maintaining the plug or valve in position.
The needle N as shown in Figures 3, 5 and 9, and the dishes or cavities G shown
in Figures 6, 7 and 8, can be fitted to any of the accompanying forms, or dispensed
with when not required.
Dated T.
1000

page_text: I, GEORGE COLE of New Street, Stourport, in the County of Worcester, Artist,
do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN OIL CANS, 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 improvements in Oil Cans or vessels specially adapted for
the use of cyclists, carrying in the pocket, and for domestic and general use.
The manner of carrying out this invention consists principally in combining with
an oil tube, spout or equivalent a vertical tap or valve which when turned in one
direction opens the oil passage and closes the same when turned in the other
direction.
The accompanying drawings show various forms in which my invention may be
carried into effect. The same reference letters in these drawings indicate the same
or liko paris when they are repeated.
In Figure 1, A represents the vessel or can for the oil, B is the body of a tap
fitted in the oil can A. C is a plug which can be turned in the body of the tap B
by means of a flange C, C is a stop for ensuring the passage B¹ being closed when
the plug C is turned one way by the flange and opening the passage B₁ when
turned the other way, Os is a screw and C a washer or spring washer for maintaining
the plug C in position, D is the tube or spout of the oil can which may be fixed or
screwed to the plug C. The spout D (to which may be fitted a thumbpiece P) when
screwed to the plug C is unscrewed and removed to fill the vessel with oil, the oil
passing through the opened plug C also a needle such as N shown in Figure 2 may
be formed on C and which is useful for several purposes, for instance, cleaning out
the oil holes and bearing of cycles, sewing machines and like purposes. Should the
spout D be fixed on to the can would be filled by providing a cap or cover in
another part of the can in the usual manner. The tap may be used without the
spout D for filling purposes only..
Figure 2 is constructed in the same manner as described in Figure 1 excepting
that the oil vessel is filled by unscrewing and removing the body of the tap B
out of the ring E¹ fastened in the vessel A. W represents a leather or lead washer
for ensuring oil tight joints.
Figure 3 is a simplification of Figures 1 and 2; in this case the plug C, tube D,
and flange or thumb-piece P is made in one piece, one egress passage B¹ formed in
an upward direction is preferably used. The thumb-piece is notched at P¹ so as to
be out of contact of the stop C when the tap is opened, and to admit of the tap
being turned off in either direction; the thumb-piece at P rests against the stop C
when the tap is closed. The vessel is filled with oil in the same manner as described
in Figure 2.
Figure is shown with the body of the vertical tap B and plug Cheld together
by means of an internal washer, spring washer, or spring S and screw C³ and C*.

page_text: The spout D, C, and spring S are removed for filling the vessel with oil through
the passages B¹; the spring S may be used for the purpose of closing the tap
automatically. The plug C may also be removed for filling the vessel.
Figure 5 is similar to Figure 4 excepting that the spout D is screwed_inside
the plug instead of on the outside, also a thumbpiece is formed on the spout D.
In Figure 6 the internal screw C³ and washer C is fitted to the lower end of the
plug the upper end theroof is made in the form of a cup or bell for filling the
vessel with facility when the spout D is removed.
Figure 7 is shown with the spout D removed, the tap being suitable for filling
purposes only; one oil passage is in this case used and a smaller air passage may
also be used so that the oil may flow freely into the vessel or can. The passages B¹
and O are closed by turning the plug C as herein before described.
In Figure 8 the oil tube D passes through the side of the plug C, and the covor E
is removed for filling the vossel or can, the air passage O ensures the free flowing
of oil.
Figures 9. 10. 11. 12. 13 and 14 show various modifications of valve arrangements V
and by screwing down tightly on to B closes the passages B' and renders the
vessel oil tight for filling D. and C are removed from B. In Figure 9 a needle N
is shown fitted to the lower end of spout D.
Figures 11. 12 and 18 are ench shown provided with a dish or cavity G in which
is placed cotton wool or other porous material for absorbing any oil that may
run down the sides of the spout D. Oilcans so constructed are especially useful for
domestic use.
In Figure 15 the spout D is unscrewed and removed from B which is mado in
the shape of a cup at its upper end for the purpose of supplying the vessel with oil.
The plug C is in this case secured to the vessel A.
Figures 16, 17 and 18 show forms of oilcans in which a spindle or equivalent R
is carried from the tap to another part of the oil can and after passing therethrough
is provided with a thumbpiece or equivalent l' for the purpose of opening or closing
the tap. The spring S is used for maintaining the plug C in position, and may also
be used for the purpose of closing the tap automatically. The can is filled with oil by
removing the cap E shown screwed into the ring E' or E and E' on the spindle Ⓡ
may be dispensed with and the vessel filled with oil in the usual manner. In
Figures 16 and 18 the spout D and body of the tap B may be formed in one piece,
the needle N in Figure 16 being dispensed with.
All the modifications of taps and valves shown in the accompanying drawings may
be used with all forms of oil cans or vessels and formed in or on any part of the said
oil cans or vessels, also the tubo or spout D may be formed in any position or angle
on the tap or valve and made in the shape most convenient for the purpose
required.
The tube or spout D may be dispensed with in Figures 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. and 15, the
tap would then be used for filling and also emptying the vessel or can through
the passages B' which are opened and closed in the manner hereinbefore described.
The needle or equivalent N shown in Figures 2. 9. 15 and 16; and the dishes or
cavities G shown in Figures 11. 12 and 18 can be fitted to any of the forms shown
in the accompanying drawings if desirable.
Having now particularly described and ascertained my said invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
1. Constructing and combining together one and all the parts of a tap and the
attachments thereto, substantially as and in the manner herein described and
illustrated in Figures 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 15. 16. 17 and 18 of the accompanying
drawings.
2. Constructing and combining together one and all the parts of a valve or
equivalent and the attachments thereto in the improved manner substantially as
herein specified and illustrated in Figures 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 of the accompanying
drawings.

page_text: 3. Constructing and combining with a tap a spindle or equivalent such as R and
carrying the said spindle R to another part of the vessel or oil can, substantially as
and for the purposes herein described and illustrated in Figures 16, 17 and 18 of the
accompanying drawings.
4. Constructing a hollow tap and passages B¹ substantially as and for the purposes
herein described and illustrated in Figures 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7 and 8 of the accompanying
drawings.
5. Constructing a hollow tap and passages B¹ and O substantially as and for the
purposes herein described and illustrated in Figures 7 and 8 of the accompanying
drawings.
6. Constructing the plug C at its upper end in the shape of a cup or bell substantially
as and for the purposes herein described and illustrated in Figures 1, 6, 7 and 8 of
the accompanying drawings.
7. Constructing the body of a tap such as B at its upper end in the shape of a cup
or bell substantially as and for the purposes herein described and illustrated in
Figure 15 of the accompanying drawings.
8. In an oil can or vessel, a tap with an internal screw such as C³ and washer such
as C substantially as specified and illustrated in Figures 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15 and 17 of
the accompanying drawings.
9. Constructing and combining with a tap a tube or spout such as D, made in a
piece separate from the said tap substantially as and for the purposes herein
described and illustrated in Figures 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 8. 15. 16. and 17 of the accompanying
drawings.
10. Constructing and combining together tube or spout D, flange C¹ and plug C
in one piece substantially as specified.
11. Constructing and combining together tube or spout D, thumbpiece P, and
plug C in one piece substantially as specified.
12. Constructing and combining together tube or spout D and body of the tap B in
one piece substantially as specified.
13. Screwing the tap into a ring such as E¹ and removable therefrom, substantially
as and in the manner herein described and illustrated in Figures 2 and 3 of the
accompanying drawings.
14. Constructing and combining with a tap, valve or equivalent a needle or
equivalent such as N substantially as for the purposes herein described and illustrated
in Figures 2. 13 and 16 of the accompanying drawings.
15. Constructing and combining with a tube or spout such as D a needle or
equivalent such as N substantially as and for the purposes herein described and
illustrated in Figure 9 of the accompanying drawings.
16. Constructing and combining with a tap valve or equivalent a dish or cavity G
substantially as and for the purposes described.
17. Constructing and combining with a tap a spring or equivalent such as S,
substantially as and for the purposes herein described and illustrated in Figures 4. 5.
16 and 18 of the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 9th day of November 1888.