Improvements in or relating to Oil Cans and Oil Feeders.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Aug., 1896
Complete Specification Left, B1st May., 1897-Accepted, 3rd July, 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Oil Cans and Oil Feeders.
We, THOMAS FLETCHER BRAINE, of 148 Chapeltown Road, Leeds, in the County
of York, Oilcan Manufacturer, and JAMES HENRY BRAINE, of Rothwell, near Leeds
aforesaid, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in oil cans and oil feeders.
The objects of this invention are to form an oil can or feeder, both of which are
hereafter termed and included in the term "oil can" having the following parts
constructed as heroinafter described, and consists in securing to the body portion-
consisting of either sides and bottom or sides and top, but which when speaking of
this body member in the following explanation, we will take it to infer a body
member composed of sides and bottom, an improved boss for connecting the spont
to an oil can by means of a union screw or in the fixing to the said boss of the spout
itself. Securing bosses on a handle which is then rivetted or otherwise bound in
position to the surface of said body portion. Fixing on a suitable top to such body
portion and then immersing or dipping such framework or combination of parts of
the oil can in molten tin; said operation of dipping causing such parts to be firmly
tinned or fixed together by the tin soaking in and filling up all the necessary parts
instead of such being soldered or otherwise firmly secured separately. The employ-
ment of tin for securing such parts together makes a much more secure connection
than when using solder in the ordinary manner. Employing a feed-hole working
in a recess formed on the outside of the top fitted to the body portion as above
named, or in a suitable dished member secured to the outside of such top.
Also employing a spring holder formed solid with the boss secured to the body
portion or made separately and fitted or secured thereto, and of springs, valve gear,
and accessories in connection therewith.
Further in the use of a valve rod spindle having a top or thumb button formed
solid therewith, thus obviating any coming-off of the same as is the case in tops or
thumb buttons soldered over the end of the ordinary valve rod spindle.
In an oiloan made according to this invention the top is suitably recessed or
dished and a slide is employed having a surface or face working on its upper dished
surface and covering in a hole pierced through there for the purpose of forming an
opening for the admission of oil. An upper slide having a hollow upward projection
is operated upon by a spiral or other spring resting ou the apper surface of the
bottom slide before mentioned, pressing the upper or outer surface of tho said
apper slide against the under surface of a plate of suitable metal fixed or fitted to
the outer or open part of the recess formed in the top of the can.
The said plate
a provided with a suitable opening for the admission of oil into the interior of the
lish and thence, by means of the opening in the bottom of the dish, into the interior
of the oilcans. The hollow portion in the projection on the upper slido is to allow
projection on the upper surface of the lowor slide to engage therein so that the
wo slides may be operated together. These slides are so constructed as to cover

page_text: in the openings in the respective surfaces on which thoy slide. Or in place of the
top of the oilcan being dished or recessed, a suitable dish or recessed member may
be fitted and secured to the said top and under the said plate.
The surface of the oilcan body at the part where it is desired to place the spout
has a suitable hole punched through it to allow of a flange or projection formed on
the inner end of a boss like member,-to the outer end of which boss like member.
the spout is to be attached,-being passed through the said hole and afterwards
expanded or flanged out so as to grip the interior surface of the oil can body around
the opening between the said flanged out flange or projection and a shoulder on the
end of the boss like member around the outside of the flange or projection formed
thereon, thereby securely retaining the said boss like member in its proper position
ready to be dipped in the molten tin. This boss may be formed in one solid pioce,
the outer end having an outward flango which when desired may be threaded on its
interior surface for a union screw or its equivalent to engage with it. The said
union screw has an opening through its centre for allowing the spout to pass
through it. The spout in this case has a flange formed or fitted to the end which
is desired to be connected to the boss. The said union screw is made to press on
the flange of the spout for driving it inwardly into a cavity formed in the outer end
of the boss and for compressing the said flange on to a suitable cushion placed
therein. From the interior of the oilcan body, opposite to that of the cavity a
channel is formed for the passage of the oil by means of a suitable hole made
through the bottom of the cavity. This hole is closed by means of a rod spindlo
passing through it, the rod spindle having a suitablo head at its outer end which
forms a seating on the outer end of the channel.
Or in lieu of the boss being formed in one solid piece, the same may be con-
stractod in two pieces Damely either consisting of a ring or tube threaded on its
interior surface to receive the union screw above mentioned, and having an inward
thickening or flange at its inner surface and lower end, and a second part which is
passed in at its outer end into the interior of the said threaded tube. This said
second part having a portion of its circumference of such a diameter that it will
not pass the thickening or flauge formed in the interior of the threaded tube, and
it is also provided with a flanged projection or projections (as in the solid formed
boss) at its end which passes through and beyond the threaded tube. The appear-
ance of the two parts when put together is exactly the same as the solid boss
arrangement.
The action of expanding the flaned projection or projections when placed through
the opening formed in the surface of the oilcan body for tightening down the largo
diameter of the second part on to the thiokening portion or flange of the threaded
tube part and socurely fastening tho two parts together and to the oilcan body.
Or the second part may have an outward projecting flange at its lowor end
rendering this portion larger in diameter than the hole formed in the oilcan body.
This second member is then passed through the hole in the surface of the oilcan
body from its inside to the outside. The flanged portion thereby being inside the
surface of the oilcan body. The tube portion is then put over the projecting part
of this member so placed (which projecting part is made to pass the thickening or
flange in the threaded tube) the portion so passing it being then expanded so that
the said tube cannot be withdrawn thus fixing the tube on to the outer surface of
the oilcan body.
Or in lien of expanding the above portion it may be threaded so as to engage and
be engaged with a threaded portion on the inside of the threaded ring. The tube
portion, when the same is screwed down with its lower end tight on to the surface
of the outside of the oilcan body surrounding the holo made therein, being firmly
held thereto and aftorwards when dipped therewith iu molten tin the said two parts
and the body portion will be firmly united.
In order to keep the rod head tight on its seating a tube perforated through its
periphery is formed solid with the boss like member and projecting upwards and

page_text: outwards through the cavity in the boss and into the interior of the spout. Or in
lieu of being formed solid with the boss it may be formed separate and attached
thereto by screwing or by any other suitable means. In the interior of this tube
is placed a spiral or other spring the lower end bearing upon the head of the rod or
a suitable buffer is interposed between said head and spring end. The outer end
of the spring is held by means of the end of the tube or by a rivet or other means
attached thoreto. The spring being placed in compression the spindle head is kept
close on its seating round the edge of the outer end of the channel.
In liou of the tube two solid projections may be formed from the bottom of the
cavity, the spring being placed between the two projectious and its outer end hold
by menus of a rivet or other means fitted to the ends of the said two projections.
In this case a perforated tube may be slipped over and may enclose the exterior of
the projections and spring. The oil in this onse having to pass through the perfora-
tions in said tube in order to get into the spout. By using a porforated tube at the
exterior of the oilcan body thoro is a decided advantage over the ordinary method
of placing them inside the oilcan out of roach unless the top of the oilcan is taken
off, as they may be easily cleaned when in position or may be taken off, cleaned and
replaced without much trouble.
When it is desired to fix the spout to the boss, without the aid of a union screw,
the flange which is threaded as above described may be left plain and thrown or
tapered inwardly so as to leave just sufficient room for the spout to be slipped over
the perforated tube or spring holder and tube as above described and into tho
interior of the cavity in the boss. The spout is then securely soldered or otherwise
fixed around the edge of the said flange. When fitting up a valve to an opening
formed in any other class of boss or to an opening formed in the surface of an oil-
can body the perforated tube or spring holder may be soldered, rivetted, or otherwise
fixed to tho.same and employed in exactly the same manner as above described.
In order to cause the valve to leave its seating for the giving out of oil, the valve
spindle may pass through a suitable aperturo in the surface of the oilcan but in
order to form a vent for the admission of air into the interior of the oilcan body
upon the withdrawal of some of the oil, and for the effectual closing in of the
interior of the said oilcan when the withdrawal of oil is effected, a second rod
spindle may be employed, having a suitable head which closes in or bears npon the
interior surface of a hole formed through the body of the oilcan or a member
secured thereto for the shank of the spindle to pass through for the purpose of
being operated or pushed inwardly by means of the hand from without. Interposing
between the surface of the head of this valve spindle at its interior inward end
and the interior end of the rod spindle employed in the boss valve is a nearly closed
spiral spring in compression or a flat piece of steel or other material sprung into a
curve and therefore decreased in length and which when allowed to spring back, or
partly back, increases in length. The action of the spring in both the spiral and
the bent fint stool form is to bear at one end against the end of the boss valve
spindle (which owing to the spring bearing on its head being stronger than eithor
of the above springs which may be employed, romains stationery) the other end
boaring against the undersido of the head of the second valve spindle and tightly
holding it to its seating.
This spring and the ends of the two valve spindles may be enclosed in a suitable
tubo or holder to prevent them working out of their proper line of action.
The action of pressing on the shank of the second valve spindle disengages its
head from its seating, allowing ingress of air into the body of the oilcan and then
owing to the spiral spring closing up its coils or becoming stronger than the one
holding down the head of the boss valve spindle or the flat spring being sprung
out of its original position by extra pressure, this latter spindle head is pressed or
forced away from its seating and allows the oil to pass through the channel into the
spout.
The end of the second valve spindle protruding out of the oiloan body may have a

page_text: Bolid top formed therewith for the thumb to rest on which being so formed is not
liable to come off or work loose as is the ordinary valve button which is simply
Boldered on to the top of the valve spindle.
In forming the handles fitted with bosses, the bosses are provided with small
projections which clamp over on to the surface of the handle or are tongued through
the same; or the handle may have projections or tongues formed therewith which
may be clamped on to the surface of the bosses; or the bosses may have a portion
rivetted on to the handles. The object of these projections or tongues or rivets
being to hold the bosses in position until the same are fixed in their position by
immersing in the molten tin."
The handles also are rivetted or tongued on to the surface of the oilcan body and
fixed thereto by immersing the structure in molten tin as is also the top and the
boss like member employed to receive the spout, after being fixed in their proper
positions. This obviates the use of solder and the consequent disfigurement of the
cans, also there is a saving in labour which would otherwise be entailed in soldering
on separately the said boss like member, top, handle, and bosses employed thero with.
Dated this twenty ninth day of August 1898
THOMAS FLETCHER BRAIME.
JAMES HENRY BRAIME.
We, THOMAS FLETCHER BRAIME, of 148 Chapeltown Road, Leeds, in the County
of York, Oilcan Manufacturer, and JAMES HENRY BRAINE, of Rothwell, near Leeds
aforesaid, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained a
in and by the following statement:—
This invention relates to improvements in oilcans and oil feeders.
The objects of this invention are to form an oiloan or feeder, both of which are
hereafter termed and included in the term "oilcan," having parts constructed as
hereinafter described.
Tho invention consists,―
First. In securing to the body portion (having either sides and bottom or sides
and top, or two or more of such parts, but which for the purposes of this Specifica
tion is termed the body member, which torm we desire it to be understood to include
or infer a body member composed of sides and bottom) an improved boss for
connecting the spout to an oilcan by means of a union screw or in the fixing to the
said boss of the spout itself.
Second. In securing bosses on a handle which is then rivetted or otherwise
bound in position to the surface of said body portion.
Third. Fixing on a suitable top to such body portion and then immersing or
dipping such framework or combination of parts of the oiloan or two or more of
such parts in molten tin; said oporation of dipping causing such parts to be firmly
tinned or fixed together by the tiu soaking in and filling up all the necessary parts
instead of such being soldered or otherwise firmly secured separately. By the
employment of tin as described for securing such parts together makes a much 4
more secure connection than when using solder in the ordinary manner.
Fourth. Employing a feed hole working in a recess formed on the outside of
the top fitted to the body portion as above named, or in a suitable dished member
secured to the outside of such top.
Fifth. In employing a spring holder formod solid with the boss secured to the

page_text: body portion or made separately and fitted or secured thereto, and of springs, valve
gear, and accessories in connection therewith.
Sixth. In the use of a valve rod spindle having a top or thumb button formed
solid therewith, thus obviating any coming-off of the same as is the caso in tops or
thumb buttons soldered over the end of the ordinary valve rod spindle.
In the drawings hereunto annexed:-
Fig. is a sectional elevation of the top of an oilean with recessed dish portion
fitted with two slides, spiral spring and plates, all arranged according to this
invention.
Fig. 2 a plan looking on the top of oilcan top shown at Fig 1.
Fig. 3 a sectional elevation of an oileau top having a suitable recessed opening
in the surface to receive a separato dish member, with plates, spring, and slides as
at Fig. 1.
Figs. 4, 4, 4, are respectively a sectional elevation, and views of opposite ends
of the improved boss, showing perforated spring holder tube, valve channel, threaded
interior cavity and projection flange all constructed according to this invention.
Fig. 5 a sectional elevation of the improved boss made in two parts and put
together ready for insortion into an oilcan body.
Fig. 5 a sectional elevation of a member of said boss having perforated spring
holder and channel with a thickening portion or flange.
Fig 5 n sectional elevation of tube portion shown with an internal thread and
inward flange or thickening portion.
Fig. 6 a section of another form of improved boss composed of two portions and
shown put together ready for fixing in position to the oilcan body.
Fig. 6 an end elevation of front end of improved boss showing the ends of the
two projections constituting spring holder employed in lieu of perforated tube.
Fig. 6 a section of an internally threaded tube arranged to screw on to a portion
of tho spring holder.
Fig. Go a sectional elevation of spring holder threaded on part of its periphery to
engago with the threaded tube portion.
Fig. 7 an end view of an oilcan body member, having a surfaco pressed out with a
suitable hole formed therein for the reception of the flauge on the boss member.
Fig. 7 a sectional elevation of the boss member and pressed out portion shown in
position, after having had the projection swaged or thrown out so as to enclose the
surface of the body meinber around its hole and between the said swaged out pro-
jection or flange and the shoulder or projection on the outor portion of the boss
member.
Fig. 8 a sectional elevation of part of oilcan body and boss member shewing the
valve spindle having its hond held on the outer end of channel by means of a spring
resting on its outer end, said spring boing held at its outer ond by two lips or
projections formed from the spring holder member.
Fig. 9 a section of au oilcan shewing an air inlet and solid headed second valvo
spindle with outlet valve spindle acting on a nearly closed spring enclosed in a
containing tube.
Figs. 10 and 10 are respectively side and end elevations of an oilcan handle with
one boss fitted thereto shewing the projection clamped on to the surface of same.
Fig. 11 a plan of blank forming the boss for handle.
Figs. 11 and 11 aro respectively side and back elevations of same when formed
up ready for clamping on the handle.
Like parts in all the views are marked with the same letters of reference.
In an oilcan made according to this invention the top A is suitably recessed or
dished, that is, stamped in as shown at Fig. 1 or fixod thereto as at Fig. 3, and a
Blide B is employed having a surface or face working on its upper dished surface a
and covering in a hole a pierced through the dish a for the purpose of formning an
opening for the admission of oil to the interior of the can. An upper slide B
having a hollow upward projection 6-is operated upon by a spiral or other spring C

page_text: resting on the upper surface of the before mentioned bottom slido B, thereby
pressing the upper or outer surface of the said upper slide B against the under
surface of a plate of suitablo metal A' fixed or fitted to the outer or open part of
the recess formed in the top of the can. The said plate A' is provided with n
suitable opening A' for the admission of oil into the interior of the dish and thence,
by means of the opening a' in the bottom of the dish, into the interior of the oil-
The hollow portion b' in the projection on the upper slido B is to allow a
projection b on the upper surface of the lower slide to engage therein so that the
two slides may be operated togethor. Theso slides are so constructed as to cover
the openings in the respective surfaces on which they slide. Or in place of the top
of the oilcan being dished or rocessed, a suitable dish or recessed member a may
be fitted and secured to the said top and under the said plate A' as at Fig. 3.
The surface of the oilcan body D may, if desired, have a portion D theroof
pressed or swaged out to any required angle as say at Figs. 7 and 7. In this
portion D', at the part where it is desired to place the spout E, a suitable holo or
holes d is or are punched through it to allow of a flange or one or more prongs or
projections formed on the inner end of a boss like momber F (Figs. 4 to 6),-to
the outer end of which boss like member F the spout E is to be attached,-being
passed through tho said holo or holes d. The flange or projection, or prongs are
afterwards expanded or flanged out as shown at Figs. 8 and 9 so as to grip the
interior surface of the oilcau body D around the opening therein between the said
flanged out flange or projection and a shoulder (Fig. 4) on the end of the boss
like member F, thereby securely retaining the said boss like membor F in its
proper position ready to be dipped in the molten tin. This boss F may be formed
oithor in one solid piece, or made up in two or more parts. When made solid the
outer projecting part-that is the boss F-which when desired may be internally
threaded as at Fig. 4 for a union screw or its equivalent G to engage with it as at
Fig. 9. The said union screw G has an opening provided through its centre for
allowing the spout E to pass through it as shown at Fig. 9. The spout E in this
caso has a flango El formed or fitted to the inner end thereof which is desired to be
connected to the boss F. The said union screw is made to press on the flange E
of the apout E for driving it inwardly into a cavity formed in tho boss Fand
for compressing the said flange E' on to a suitable cushion E of india rubber,
leather, or the like placed therein. From the interior of the oilcan body a channel
is formed for the passage of the oil by means of a suitable hole fs (Fig. 4) indo
through the bottom of the cavity f. This hole in closed by means of a rod
spindlo H passing through it as at Fig. 8. The rod spindle H is provided with a
suitable head h, which also forms a valve, at its onter end which forms a seating on
the outer end of the said channel.
Or in liou of the boss F being formed in one solid pioco, as at Fig. 4, the sune
may be constracted in two or more pieces as at Fig. 5, namely, either consisting of
a ring or tube to form boss F internally threaded to receive the union scrow Gabovo
mentioned; and having an inward thickoning or flange (Fig 5) at ita inuer
surface and lowor ond and a second part f (Fig. 5) hereinafter termed a perforated
spring holder which is passed in at its outer end into the interior of the said threaded
boss F. This said second part f has a portion of its circnuforonce enlarged at f
to such a diameter that it will not pass the thickening or flange f* formed in the
interior of the threaded boss F and it is also provided with a flanged projection
or projections (as in the solid formed boss) at its end which passes through and
beyond the threaded boss Fas shown at Fig. 5. The enlarged part fe may be made
to fit the thickened portion f of the boss. The appearance of the two parts when
put together is exactly the same as the solid boss arrangement.
By expanding the flanged projection for projectious, or prongs, when placed
through the opening or openings formed in the surface of the oilean body D for its
or their reception, thoroby tightens down the large diameter of the second part
fon to the thickening portion or flange f of the threaded boss F and securely
fastens the two parts together and to the oilcan body D.

page_text: Or the second part may have an outward projecting flango/ at its lower end
rendering this portion larger in diameter than the hole & formed in the oilcau body.
This second member/s is then passed through the holo in the surface of the oilcan
body from its inside to the outside. The flanged portion thereby being inside the
surface of the oilcan body. The boss portion F is then put over the projecting
part of this member so placed (which projecting part is made to pass the thickening
or flauge in the threaded boss; the portion so passing it being then expanded so
that the said tube cannot be withdrawn thus fixing the tube on to the outer surface
of the oilcan body. These last two arrangomonts are however not shown in the
drawings as they will bo readily understood from the foregoing descriptions.
Or the enlarged portion f may be threaded as at Fig. 6 so as to engage and be
secured within a threaded portion of the internally threaded boss F.
The boss portion F, when the same is screwed down as at Fig. 6 with its lower
end tight on to the surface of the outside of the oilcan body which surrounds the
hole d made therein, being firmly held thereto aud afterwards when dipped thero-
with in molton tin the said two parts and the body portion will be firmly united.
In order to keep the rod head h tight on its seating a tube f5 perforated through
its periphery is formed solid with the boss F, Fig. 4, or separate therefrom as at
Fig. 5, and is made to project upwards and outwards through the cavity in the
boss and into the interior of the spout E as shown at Figs. 8 and 9. Or in lien of
being formed solid with the boss Fit may be formed separate and attached thereto
by screwing or by any other suitable means as at Figs. 5 and 6.
In the interior of this tube f is placed a spiral or other spring I the lower end
bearing upon the head h of the rod or a suitable buffer (not shown in the drawings)
is interposed between said hend A and spring end. The outer end of the spring in
hold by means of the end of the tube being bent ovor as at Fig. 8 or by a rivot or
other moans attached thereto. The spring I being placed in compression the spindle
head h is kept close on its seating round the edge of the outer end of the channel.
In lieu of the tube /s two solid projections f Figs. 6 and 6 may be formed from
the bottom of the cavity f the spring being placed between the two projections f¹
and its outer end held by means of a rivet or other means (uot shown in the
drawings) fitted to tho ends of the said two projections. In this caso a perforated
tube may be slipped over and may enclose the exterior of the projections and
spring. The oil in this case having to pass through tho perforations in said tube
in order to get into the spout. By using a perfomted tube 5 at the exterior of the
oilean body thero is a decided advantage over the ordinary method of placing them
inside the oilcan out of reach unless the top of the oilcan is taken off, as they may
be easily cleaned when in position or may be taken off, cleaned and replaced without
much trouble.
When it is desired to fix the spout to the boss, without the aid of a union screw,
the flango which is threaded as above described may be left plain and thrown or
tapered inwardly so as to leave just sufficient room for the spout to be slipped over the
perforated tube or spring holder and tube as above described and into the interior
of the cavity f in the boss. The spout E is then securely soldered or otherwise
fixed around the edge of the said flange. When fitting up a valve to an opening
formed in any other class of boss or to an opening formed in the surface of an
oilean body the perforated tabo or spring holder may be soldered, rivettod, or
otherwise fixed to the same and employed in exactly the same manner as above
described.
In order to cause the valve to leave its seating for the giving out of oil, tho
valve spindle H may pass through a suitable aperture J in the surface or top A of
the oilcan, but in order to form a vent for the admission of air into the intorior of
the oilcan body D upon the required withdrawal of some of the oil, and for the
ellectual closing in of the interior of the said oilcan when the withdrawal of oil-is
effected, a second rod spindlo H' may be employed. The second rod upindle H' is
provided with a suitable head H' also forming a valve which closes in or bears upon
the interior surface of a hole bushed with a tube J as at Fig. 9 formed through

page_text: the body of the oilcan or a member secured thereto for the shank of the spindle H'
to pass through for the purpose of being operated or pushed inwardly by means of
the hand from without. Interposing between the surface of the head H of this
valve spindle H' at its interior and inward ond and the interior end of the rod
spindle H is a nearly closed spiral spring K in compression, or a flat piece of steel
or other material sprung into a curve and thorofore decreased in length and which
when allowed to spring back, or partly back, increases in length. The action of
the spring K in both the spiral and the bent flat steel form is to bear at one end
against the inner end of the valve spindle H (which owing to the spring bearing on
its head being stronger than either of the above springs which may be employed,
remains stationary) the other end bearing against the underside of the head of the
second valve spindle H' and tightly holding it to its seating.
This spring K and the ends of the two valve spindles H H' may be enclosed in
a suitable tube or holder L to prevent them working out of their proper line of
action.
The action of pressing on the shauk of the second valvo spindle Hi disengages
its head from its seating, allowing ingress of air into the body of the oilcan and
then owing to the spiral spring K closing up its coils or becoming stronger than
the one holding down the head of the valve spindle H or the flat spring being
sprung out of its original position by extra pressure, this valve head h is pressed or
forced away from its seating and allows the oil to pass through the channel f into
the spout E.
The end of the second valve spindle H protruding out of the oilcan body may
have a solid top H³ Fig. 9 formed therewith for the thumb to rest on which being
so formed is not liable to come off or work loose as is the ordinary valve button
which is simply soldered on to the top of the valve spindle.
In forming the handles M, fitted with one or more strengthening bosses as shown,
the bosses Ñ are provided with small projections n which clamp over on to the
surface of the handle M or are tongued through the same; or the handlo may have
projections or tongues formed therewith which may be clamped on to the surface
of the bosses; or the bosses may have a portion rivetted on to the handles. The
objects of these projections or tongues or rivets being to hold the bosses in position
until the same are fixed in their position by immersing in the molten tin.
The handle M also may be rivetted or tongued on to the surface of the oilcan
body and fixed thereto by immersing the structure in molten tin as is also the top
and the boss like member employed to receive the spout, after being fixed in their
proper positions. This obviates the use of solder and the consequent disfigurement
of the cans, also there is a saving in labour which would otherwise be entailed in
soldering on separately the said boss like member, top, handle, and bosses employed
therewith.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said Inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
1. In oilcans and oilfeeders the combination with a top such as A having a dished
or recessed portion and perforated bottom for the admission of oil to the can, of
the slides, such as B B with a spring, such as C, interposed between them, and a
perforated plate such as A¹ fixod to the top of said recess, all ns described and
arranged as illustrated at Figs. 1 to 3 of the accompanying drawings.
2. In oilcans and oilfeeders, the combination with the body portion of a boss
member, such as F, formed in one or more parts and secured to the said body
portion as described substantially as illustrated at Figs. 4 to 6 of the accompanying
drawings.
8. A boss member made in one or more parts and secured in position on the body
of oilcans or oilfeeders by means of a flange, projection, or prongs turned on to the
inner surface, said member consisting essentially of an interually threaded boss F

page_text: provided with projecting flange or its equivalent f, shoulder f, cavity f*, hole f³,
and perforated spring holder f5, all arranged and combined substantially as herein
set forth and illustrated.
4. In oil cans and oil feeders, the improved method of opening and closing an air
inlet and the valve ontlet by means of the two valve spindles, such as H H', and
springs, such as I and K, and holders, such as L, all arranged and combined
substantially as described.
5. In oilcans and oilfeeders, the use of a solid headed spindle for operating the
valve spindles substantially as described and illustrated.
6. In oilcans and oilfeeders, the combination of the bossos, such as N, secured to
handle M by projections, such as n, for tho purpose of securing same in their
respective positions on the handle by clamping or otherwise fixing same over parts
of said handle, the said binding together of handles and bosses being for the pur-
poses of allowing the same to be immersed in molten tin or its equivalent which
will fix the parts together where they come into contact us and for the purposes
described.
7. In oil cans and oil feeders, the herein described method of rivetting or other-
wise fixing such handlos to the surface of an oilcan body, and of the herein described
boss and the top, or eud, or bottom, as the case may be, or of two or more of such
portions and then immersing such framework or parts in molten tin or its equivalent
as and for the purposes described.