Improvements in Signal or Danger Lamps.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd July, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 28th Mar., 1891-Accepted, 2nd May, 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Signal or Danger Lamps.
I JOHN FOSTER CLAY of Oakleigh, Sowerby Bridge, in the County of York,
Worsted Spinner do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in lamps such as are chiefly employed
when roads, or thoroughfares are being repaired, to indicate that the way is
impassible or dangerous, and the object is to construct such lamps that they will
show, or indicate that part of the road, or thoroughfare which is dangerous, or
impassible, and clearly point to the safe portion, or to the road which it is desirable
the traffic, whether foot, or vehicular should proceed by.
According to this my invention a portion of one, or more faces of the lamp, is, or
are made as ordinary, and the glass of the same is preferably colored red to indicate
danger; the remaining portion of the face, or faces, is, or are of a different color,
preferably white, and the white portion of the glass may be of the shape of a hand,
or finger pointing to the safe part of the road, or may be shaped as a star; a
pointer; or in letters as may be thought desirable, so long as the red, or "danger"
light shows the dangerous part of the road, and the white, or any other color than
red indicates the "safe" way. The lamp can be made to turn on its support, or
stand so that it may be turned with the "safety" color, or guide pointing in any
required direction, or the glasses of the different faces may be interchangeable for
the same purpose.
Dated this 1st day of July 1890.
WALTER
BRIERLEY,
Central Chambers, Halifax, Agent for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Signal or Danger Lamps.
I, JOHN FOSTER CLAY, of Oakleigh, Sowerby Bridge, in the County of York,
Worsted Spinner, 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 improvements in lamps, such as are chiefly employed
when roads, or thoroughfares are being repaired to indicate that the way is impassable
or dangerous, and the object is to construct such lamps that they will shew, or
indicate that part of the road or thoroughfare which is dangerous, or impassable,
and clearly point to the safe portion, or to the road which it is desirable the traffic
whether foot, or vehicular should proceed by.
.
According to this my invention a portion of one or more faces of the lamp, is, or
are made as ordinary, and the glass of the same is preferably colored red to indicate
danger, the remaining portion of the face, or faces is or are of different color,
preferably white, and the white portion of the glass may be of the shape of a hand,
or finger pointing to the safe part of the road, or may be shaped as a star, or
pointer, or in letters as may be thought desirable, so long as the red or danger
light shews the dangerous part of the road, and the white, or other color than red,
points to, and indicates the "safe" way. The lamp may be made to turn on its
support, or stand so that it may be turned with the "safety" color, or guide
pointing in any required direction, or the glasses of the different faces may be
interchangeable for the same purpose.

page_text: Such being the nature and object of the said invention the following is a com-
plete description of same reference being made to the accompanying drawings
forming a part of this Specification in which :-
Fig. 1 is a general elevation of a lamp (and stand) constructed according to
this my said invention wherein two "bulls eyes," one red, and the other white are
illustrated.
Fig. 2 is a like view illustrating red "bulls eye," and a white star.
Fig. 3 is a view of the glass or holder detached illustrating application of a red
"bulls eye" and a white (hand) pointer.
At 1 is the frame work, or casing of the lamp which may be of any desirable
size, and shape, and provided with side door 2 as ordinary. At 3 is a "bulls" eye
or red (danger) signal this being in all cases on the side to be avoided by the
passenger, or driver, that is to say, on the side whereon the free and safe passage is
obstructed by drainage operations, road repairs, etc. whilst the white "bulls eye,
star, or pointer hand 4 indicate, or point to, the open, and safe portion of the
roadway, so that there may be no doubt as to which side of a signal the danger lies
as was the case when lamps as heretofore constructed were employed.
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The boss 5 which carries the lamp on its support 6 and feet or stand is provided
with a locking pin, or locking device 8 so that when the door of the lamp is
closed, and locked, the lamp cannot be turned on its stand, by high winds, or
tampered with, after being once set in correct position for pointing out the safe way
as already described.
The improvement claimed in this lamp is a complete and definite signal to drivers
of vehicular traffic and ordinary pedestrians along highways, or other places, where
excavations, or any kind of alterations are being carried out.
Hitherto, as stated a danger signal, or warning of dangerous places in roads, or
other situations undergoing repairs or alterations, has consisted in a red light
shewing in each way of the thoroughfare, or highway being placed centrally in
such situation.
This, of course, cannot, and has not given any idea, or definite signal as to which
of two sides must be travelled upon as clear and safe.
The lamp can be placed either to the side, or centre of any road or given place,
and the lights are adjusted so as to the red light arranged on the side of the lamp
next the side where the carriage way is obstructed, and vice versa.
The lamp is by preference also fitted with two lights, one flame opposite to each
"bulls eye
or pointer, from the same oil vessel thus ensuring better lights, and as
an extra protection in stormy, or windy weather.
The lamp stand is arranged that it can be adjusted in an ordinary paved, or
macadamized road permanently without the aid of stones to weight the feet of the
stand.
Having now particularly described, and ascertained the nature, and object of my
.said invention, and in what manner the same is to be employed, I declare that
what I claim is :-
The improvements in lamps for purpose, and as herein fully described, and
illustrated by drawings annexed.
Dated this 18th day of March 1901