Improvements in and relating to Wash Basins, Bath Tubs, Water Closets, and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 17th May, 1899-Accepted, 29th July, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION,
Improvements in and relating to Wash Basins, Bath Tubs, Water
Closets, and the like.
I, JOSEPH FREDERIC HOUSTON, of 302, Provident Building, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, United States of America, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particu-
larly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
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My invention consists of a folding wash basin, water-closet bowl, bath tub,
or the like, comprising a frame having a basin or the like connected therewith
and adapted to be folded and unfolded, and a casing into which said basin is
folded, said casing supporting supply and discharge pipes thereon, and means for
permitting the ingress and egress of water into and from the basin.
My invention further consists of a novel construction of enlarged intermediate
outlet chamber hinged joint or coupling, one portion of said joint being adapted
for the reception of the incoming water and the other portion communicating
with the intermediate chamber for permitting the egress of water.
Of the accompanying drawing:
Figure 1 represents a perspective view of a wash basin in operative position.
Figure 2 represents a vertical section of a portion thereof showing the position
the parts assume when in folded position.
Figure 3 represents a horizontal sectional view on line - Figure 1, showing
especially the construction of the inlet and outlet for the basin and the location
of the intermediate outlet tank.
Figure 4 represents a perspective view of the inlet and outlet to and from the
basin and the intermediate outlet chamber.
A designates a basin which is contained within a frame B, which is adapted to
be folded into the casing C.
D and E designate inlets for hot and cold water, which are controlled by
valves and G, the water entering the pipe or conduit H and flowing through
the port Jinto the compartment K, which is contained within the tube L, the
water passing thence through the connection M into the conduit N from which
it escapes into the basin A, as' indicated by the arrows "a" in Figure 1. The
frame B is provided with the face-plate P, which has an extension or ledge Q
which is connected with or forms part of said face-plate and overhangs the rear
portion of the basin, said portion having an opening or port R, which communi-
cates with the intermediate chamber at the rear of the basin and is provided
with the outlet port T which leads into the connection U, which latter discharges
into the compartment V of the stationary tube L, the latter being divided into
the compartments V and K by means of the partitions W.
X designates a port leading from the compartment V to an outlet Y, whereby
the contents of the basin escapes.
The tube L, with the compartments V and K, is stationary while the connec-
tions M and U move with the basin and frame B, the joints between the connec-
tions M and U and the tube M being formed by means of couplings Z and A¹,

page_text: swivel joint or any other similar or suitable means. In Figure 1, I have shown a
pump B in the frame B adjacent the basin A, said pump having a suction pipe
leading from a source of supply and discharging into the basin A at B*.
When the basin is in service, it is in the position seen in Figure 1. By
manipulating the valves For G, hot or cold water can flow into the basin or be
poured or pumped thereinto by the pump B¹, if desired. When the service is
performed, the basin and its adjuncts are folded into the casing C, the connec-
tions M and U turning with the basin and revolving on the couplings or similar
devices U and Z. The water in the basin escapes through the opening R into
the chamber S and through the port T into the compartment V and thence through
the port and pipe Y to any desired point, it being noticed that when the basin
is in upright position, the ledge Q prevents the water from flowing into the
casing C, at the same time unfailingly directing the water into the tank S, said
ledge Q also causing the proper drainage of the basin without permitting the
water to How over the face-plate and slopping the casing, when in its vertical
position.
Since the ledge is over the discharge opening, in the side of the basin, when
the same is suddenly raised the water is less liable to escape from the top of
the basin or to become split on to the outside of the face-plate thereof, than if
the end of the basin at said opening, were uncovered. When the basin is in
service, should the water rise above the level of the lower line of the opening
or passage R, such water will overflow therethrough into the tank S, and is subse-
quently discharged into the outlet pipe Y, when the basin is in vertical position.
I desire to call especial attention to the function of the tank S since by employing
the same in the position shown, there is no choking at the outlet R and consequent
running over the ledge Q.
Emphasis is also laid upon the employment of the stationary tube L, having
the compartments V and K in conjunction with the movable connections U and M
which turn in unison with the basin.
In lieu of the basin, a water-closet bowl, bath tub or the like may be sub-
stituted for evident purposes.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
1st. In a device of the character stated, a swinging frame containing a basin,
a casing upon which said frame is supported, a stationary tube containing inlet
and outlet passages, connections leading from said tube, to said basin, and an
enlarged chamber intermediate said basin and outlet passage.
2nd. In a device of the character stated, a frame containing a basin adapted
to be folded into said casing, a stationary tube divided into compartments
supported upon said casing, connections from said basin carried by said frame
and swivelled or movably connected with said compartments, an enlarged chamber
intermediate the outlet from said basin and said tube, and a face-plate having
a ledge overhanging said outlet.
3rd. In a device of the character stated, a casing, a conduit for hot or cold
water carried thereby, an outlet from said conduit leading to a stationary com-
partment, a connection swivelled or movably attached to said compartment and
leading to a basin, an outlet compartment, an enlarged chamber located between
the outlet from said basin and said outlet compartment, a port in the latter
leading to a discharge pipe and an overhanging ledge located in proximity to
the outlet port from said basin.
4th. In a device of the character stated, a casing, a conduit for hot or cold
water carried thereby, an outlet from said conduit leading to a stationary com-
partment, a connection swivelled or movably attached to said compartment and
leading to a basin, an outlet compartment, an enlarged chamber located between
the outlet from said basin and said outlet compartment, a port in the latter

page_text: reaumg to a discharge pipe and an overhanging ledge located in proximity to
the outlet port from said basin, in combination with a pump located in proximity
to said basin into which latter said pump discharges.
Dated this 17th day of Mast 1900.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.