Improvements in Candlesticks.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application. 16th July, 1892
Complete Specification Left, 28th Feb., 1893-Accepted, 8th Apr., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Candlesticks.
I, RICHARD JARMAN of Hudsons Yard Addingham near Leeds, Weaver, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:--
This invention relates to candlesticks, and has for its object to provide one
which will not require a slot and the usual device for raising the candle, but will
allow of the proper adjustment, thereby preventing the grease clogging up the
parts and allowing the candlestick to be cleaned more easily.
In carrying out my invention I employ a post or pillar at the centre projecting
for a convenient distance above the bottom or saucer, made of wood, metal,
porcelain or any other suitable material. Around this fits a metal or other tube
capable of sliding up or down, but having sufficient friction to hold it in place.
This tube serves to support the candle which is placed in it, resting on top of
the pillar, the tube being raised to the required height. As the candle burns away
the tube is lowered, allowing the candle to project. The top of the tube is formed
with a flange or rim to catch any grease that may fall.
Dated this 13th day of July 1899
GEO. H. RAYNER,
.37, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
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COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Candlesticks.
1, RICHARD JARMAN of Hudsons Yard, Addingham, near Leeds, Weaver,
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 candlesticks, and has for its object to provide one which
will not require a slot and the usual device for raising the candle, but will allow of
the proper adjustment, thereby preventing the grease clogging up the parts and
allowing the candlestick to be cleaned more easily.
In carrying out my invention, I employ a post or pillar at the centre projecting
for a convenient distance above the bottom or saucer, made of wood, metal,
porcelain or any other suitable material. Around this fits a metal or other tube
capable of sliding up or down, but having sufficient friction to hold it in place.
This tube serves to support the candle which is placed in it resting on top of the
pillar, the tube being raised to the required height. As the candle burns away
the tube is lowered, allowing the candle to project. The top of the tube is formed
with a flange or rim to catch any grease that may fall.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, reference is had
to the accompanying drawings which shows the improved candlestick in vertical
section.
A is the base or pan of the candlestick on which is supported at the centre the
post B, of wood, metal or any other suitable material. On this post is carried the
tube or sleeve C having the flange or rim C' at the top to retain any grease that
may drip from the candle D, which is inserted in the tube.
The dotted lines show the position of the sleeve when the candle is first inserted,
the latter resting on the top of the post. The sleeve is then pushed down as the
candle burns, until it reaches the bottom so that when the candle has burnt out
the small piece can be easily removed.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
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(1) A candle holder, having a post, on the top of which the candle rests, and a
sleeve which can be slidden up or down on the post carrying the candle, operating
substantially as described and for the purposes specified.
(2) A candlestick, having a post B with sleeve C provided with a flange C, carrying
the caudle, constructed and operating substantially as described and shown, and for
the purposes specified.
Dated this 28th day of February 1893.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.