Improvements in Gully Traps.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Apr., 1894-Accepted, 30th June, 1894
Improvements in Gully Traps.
I CHARLES BERNARD HODGSON of The Courts Carlisle Solicitor 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 an improved gulley trap, and is intended to provide an
arrangement by which the dirt box can be prevented from becoming frost bound in
winter.
The gulley casing is of any ordinary construction and shape carrying a grating
at top. This grating is furnished on its lower surface with a hopper cast with it
or fitted to it by any well known means. Inside the casing is placed a loose dirt
bucket which can be held in two positions, one for summer use in which it dips
into the water in the trap, and the other, in which it is raised some distance above,
allowing it to be removed when the water is frozen. Small ledges or snugs are
provided on which the dirt box is suspended.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood reference is had to
the accompanying drawings in which
Figs. 1 & 2 are vertical sections of the complete gully trap, and
Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the dirt box, shown separate.
A. is the casing of any ordinary form and opening at the bottom or side as may
be found desirable.
Inside this casing are formed the two sets of small supports a & a¹ one set a
being at the upper part and the other a' a few inches lower down.
The dirt box or bucket B is furnished with corresponding lugs or projections b
by which it is suspended on the supports a & a¹.
This arrangement allows the dirt box to take up one of two positions: As
shown in Fig. 1 the box is suspended on the ledges a and is raised clear of the
water held in the trap. This arrangement is for use in winter and allows the
bucket B to be removed or attended to even when the trap is frozen.
Fig. 2 shows the trap as in summer time the supports a' being used and
the bracket dipping into the water in the trap.
The bucket is furnished with small handles or projections 6' on the bottom by
which it can be held when it is to be emptied. A handle 6' is also furnished at the
top for lifting purposes, which can fall down out of the way when the bucket is put
in place.
A grating C is placed on top of the easing in the usual manner, furnished with a
hopper or shute D through which the water will pass. The water flows through
this shute and is directed into the dirt box B. flowing over the edges of the latter
when it is full. As shown in Fig. 1 a double seal is formed by the bucket and
lower end of the shute.
The arrows show the direction of the flow.
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 :-
1. A improved gully trap in which a dirt bucket is employed furnished with
supports by which it can be suspended in two positions, one in the water of the
trap and the other raised clear of the said water, substantially as and for the

page_text: 2. In an improved gully trap, the combination with a dirt bucket which can be
held in two positions, of a grating furnished on its lower side with a hopper or
shute directing the water into the bucket, & forming with it a second seal when it
is in its raised position substantially as described and shown and for the purposes
⚫specified.
3. The improved gulley trap constructed and operating substantially as
described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings and for the purposes
.specified.
Dated 14th day of April 1894.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.