IMPROVEMENTS IN METALLIC HANDLES FOR SAD IRONS, KETTLES, BUCKETS, AND OTHER ARTICLES AND VESSELS
Year: 1879

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to Vickers Henry Jones, of Coventry, in the County of
Warwick, Manufacturer, for the Invention of "IMPROVEMENTS IN METALLIC
HANDLES FOR SAD IRONS, KETTLES, BUCKETS, AND OTHER ARTICLES AND
VESSELS."
Sealed the 4th November 1879, and dated the 13th May 1879.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said Vickers Henry Jones at
the Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 13th May 1879.
VICKERS HENRY JONES, of Coventry, in the County of Warwick, Manufacturer.
"IMPROVEMENTS IN METALLIC HANDLES FOR SAD IRONS, KETTLES, BUCKETS, AND
OTHER ARTICLES AND VESSELS."
My Invention consists of the improvements hereinafter described in the said
handles, whereby the advantages of great strength and efficiency in the handles,
and economy in manufacture are secured.
In making a handle according to my Invention I take a rod of iron or other
strong and ductile metal or alloy, and I coil the middle part of the rod round'a
cylindrical core or mandril, the several convolutions either lying close together or
being separated to any required distance. The coil or helix thus formed at the
middle of the rod constitutes the grip of the handle. The uncoiled parts at each
end of the coil have a length and shape adapted to the particular use to which the
handle is to be applied.
In making handles for sad irons or kettles, or other articles which are heated
when in use, I prefer to separate the convolutions of the coil or helix from one
another, the handles are thereby made less liable to become hot than when the
convolutions touch each other, the heat in the former case having to travel along
the rod in the direction of its length, whereas when the coils touch each other it can
travel direct from one end of the coil to the other in right lines instead of travelling
in a helical path. The separation of the convolutions also diminishes the heating
of the handle by permitting of the circulation of air between the convolutions. The
coil or helix may have the general figure of a cylinder, that is, may be of the same
diameter throughout, or it may be of largest diameter at its middle or at its ends.

page_text: When the coil is of a cylindrical figure the mandril on which it is made is a simple
cylinder, preferably of iron or steel, but when the coil has different diameters at
different parts a compound mandril, the parts of which are capable of being separated,
must be employed to permit of the taking to pieces of the said mandril, and its
removal from the coil.
Although for inost purposes I make the coil circular in cross section, yet it may
be made elliptical or of other figure in cross section.
In the case of iron and steel, and such other metals and alloys as are best worked
in a heated state, I prefer to heat that part of the rod from which the coil is to be
made preparatory to making the coil therefrom.
Handles made according to my Invention afford a safe and agreeable grip to the
hand.
SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent filed
by the said Vickers Henry Jones in the Great Seal Patent Office on the
4th November 1879.
VICKERS HENRY JONES, of Coventry, in the County of Warwick, Manufacturer.
"IMPROVEMENTS IN METALLIC HANDLES FOR SAD IRONS, KETTLES, BUCKETS, AND
OTHER ARTICLES AND VESSELS."
My Invention consists of the improvements herein after described in the said
handles, whereby the advantages of great strength and efficiency in the handles and
economy in manufacture are secured.
In making a handle according to my Invention I take a rod of iron or other
strong and ductile metal or alloy, and I coil the middle part of the rod round a
cylindrical core or mandril, the several convolutions either lying close together or
being separated to any required distance. The coil or helix thus formed at the
middle of the rod constitutes the grip of the handle. The uncoiled parts at each
end of the coil have a length and shape adapted to the particular use to which the
handle is to be applied.
In making handles for sad irons or kettles, or other articles which are heated
when in use, I prefer to separate the convolutions of the coil or helix from one
another. The handles are thereby made less liable to become hot than when the
convolutions touch each other, the heat in the former case having to travel along
the rod in the direction of its length, whereas when the coils touch each other it
can travel direct from one end of the coil to the other in right lines, instead of
travelling in a helical path. The separation of the convolutions also diminishes the
heating of the handle by permitting of the circulation of air between the
convolutions.
The coil or helix may have the general figure of a cylinder, that is, may be of
the same diameter throughout, or it may be of largest diameter at its middle or at
its ends. When the coil is of a cylindrical figure the mandril on which it is made
is a simple cylinder, preferably of iron or steel, but when the coil has different

page_text: diameters at different parts, a compound mandril, the parts of which are capable of
being separated, must be employed to permit of the taking to pieces of the said
mandril, and its removal from the coil.
Figure 1 of the accompanying Drawing represents a rod of iron or other metal
or alloy, the middle of which has been coiled on a mandril in the manner before
described to form the grip part a of the handle, the parts b, b, on either side, the
coiled or grip part a being bent into different shapes according to the kind of.
handle to be made.
Figure 2 represents in side elevation a bail or handle for a bucket drawn to a
smaller scale made from the prepared rod, Figure 1, the ends c, c, of the side parts b, b,
of the handle being bent into hooks to engage with the ears on the bucket, as is
well understood. The coiled grip is marked a in Figure 2.
Figure 3 represents in side elevation a sad iron, to which a handle made according
to my Invention is applied; a being the grip part, and b, b, the sides of the handle,
upon the ends of which sides b, b, the slab d of the sad iron is cast.
Figure 4 represents in side elevation a kettle handle made according to my
Invention, a being the grip part, and b, b, the sides of the handle. The extreme
ends of the sides b, b, are flattened, and pierced so as to form eyes e, e, for the
rivets to pass through, by which the handle is connected to the body of the
kettle.
Figure 5 represents a handle constructed according to my Invention applied to a
washing or other bowl; and Figures 6 and 7 represent handles applied to frying
pans. In the said Figures 5, 6, and 7, the grip part is marked a. The upper ends
of the handles of frying pans and bowls, and other articles which require when not
in use to be suspended may be furnished with rings f bent from the rod of the
handles for hanging the articles to nails or other supports. These handles may
either be attached to the articles by forming from the rod at the attaching end of
the handle an ear or tab, by which to rivet the handle to the article as represented
at g, g, Figures 5 and 6, or the handle may be made capable of detachment from
the article, as represented in connection with the frying pan, Figure 7. In this
case a separate ear or tab h is rivetted to the frying pan or other article, the said
ear or tab h being furnished with a screwed socket i, into which the screwed end a²
of the handle is screwed. When it is wished to remove the handle from the frying
pan or other article, it is only necessary to unscrew it from the socket i of the ear h.
By using a separable handle as represented the packing of the articles for transit is
facilitated.
Figures 8, 9, and 10, represent other kinds of handles made according to my
Invention, the coiled grip part being marked a, and the sides of the handle being
marked b, b; Figure 8 represents a handle for a Norfolk latch, the side parts b, b,
of the handle being rivetted to the plate ; Figure 9 represents a coffin or door
handle, the connecting plates 2, l, rivetted to the ends of the handle having an
ornamental figure.
Figure 10 represents a bath, or pail, or skip handle. In this handle the connecting
plates m, m, are made in one piece with the bandle.
Although I have represented the coiled grip parts of the several handles as
having the general figure of a cylinder, that is, of the same diameter throughout,
yet the said grip parts may be made of the figures herein before pointed out; and
although for most purposes I make the coil circular in cross section, yet it may be
made elliptical or of other figure in cross section, and the convolutions of the coil
may be made to touch each other, instead of being separated as represented.
I do not limit myself to the use of rods having a circular figure in cross section,
as rods having a square or oval figure in cross section may be employed in carrying
my Invention into effect.
In the case of iron and steel, and such other metals and alloys as are best worked
in a heated state, I prefer to heat that part of the rod from which the coil is to be
made preparatory to making the coil therefrom.

page_text: Handles made according to my Invention afford a safe and agreeable grip to the
hand.
Although for the purpose of illustrating the application of my Invention I have
only represented it as applied to the handles of buckets, sad irons, kettles, frying
pans, bowls, and door and other like handles, yet I wish it to be understood that
my Invention is also applicable to handles for other articles and vessels.
Having now described the nature of my Invention, and the manner in which the
same is to be performed, I wish it to be understood that I claim as my Invention,
the improvements in metallic handles for sad irons, kettles, buckets, and other
articles and vessels herein before described and illustrated in the accompanying
Drawings, that is to say, making the grip part of the said handles of a coil or helix,
the said coil or helix being formed by taking a rod of iron or other strong and
ductile metal or alloy, and coiling it upon a core or mandril of the required shape,
the uncoiled parts of the rod on one or on both sides of the said coil or helix being
fashioned into different forms according to the particular article or vessel to which
the handle is to be applied, whether the said coil or helix forming the grip part of
the handle has the general figure of a cylinder or has different diameters at
different parts, or has a circular or other figure in cross section, substantially as
described and illustrated.
In witness whereof, I, the said Vickers Henry Jones, have hereunto set my
hand and seal, this Thirtieth day of October, in the year of our Lord One
thousand eight hundred and seventy nine.
Witness,
GEORGE SHAW.
VICKERS HENRY JONES. (L.S.)