Improvements in Spittoons or Vessels for Expectorating for the Use of Invalids.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Jan.,
1894
Complete Specification Left, 29th Oct., 1894-Accepted, 1st Dec.,
1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Spittoons or Vessels for Expectorating for the Use
of Invalids.
I, WILLIAM FREDERICK PHILLIP CLAYTON, of "The Reindeer," Rye Lane,
Peckham, in the County of Surrey, Licensed Victualler's Representative, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The present invention relates to an improved appliance principally intended for
the use of invalids so as to enable them to expectorate without any exertion (from
having to raise or shift themselves), while at same time the construction of the
appliance removes all chance of the contents of the vessel running out should same
be accidentally overturned or unduly tilted, in addition to which such construction
enables the vessel to be thoroughly cleaned with the greatest ease when necessary.
For this purpose I employ a vessel; in the form of a closed pot, fitted with a
suitable handle for enabling same to be carried about and held in any desired
position, and the internal configuration of which is such as to present no angles or
corners in which the matter or spittle can lodge, and so offer difficulties in
In order to effect this,
effectually cleaning the interior of such vessel when desired.
I make the interior of the pot or vessel entirely up of curves, or surfaces which
merge one into the other without presenting any angles or corners.
From the top and towards the front of the pot or vessel a spout or channel
projects upwards and outwards, the mouth of same flaring or opening outwards so
as to form an enlarged orifice for facilitating the reception of the spittle or matter
from the mouth of the person using same. This spout or channel also projects
down into the interior of the pot or vessel but terminates a certain distance from
the bottom thereof, whereby, the escape of any portion of the contents of the pot
or vessel is prevented, should same be accidentally overturned or unduly tilted.
The outer wall of the downwardly projecting portion of the spout or channel is
also joined to the inner surface of the pot or vessel by curves, so as not to present
any angles which would permit of matter lodging round same.
For the purpose of enabling the pot or vessel to be cleaned when required, I
form an opening in the top of same, preferably towards the rear part thereof, and
a second opening near the bottom, and preferably at or near the front part thereof.
Each of these openings is normally closed, when the pot or vessel is in use, by
screw or other stoppers, an india-rubber, leather, cork, or other suitable washer
being applied to each of such stoppers if desired, so as to ensure a perfectly tight
joint. For cleaning the pot or vessel it is only necessary to remove the stoppers
above referred to, when the contents can be readily poured out, and then by pouring
water (from a tap or other suitable source) in at the top opening and out at the
bottom opening, the interior of the pot or vessel will be effectually cleaned, after
which the stoppers are replaced and the appliance is again ready for use.
It will be readily understood that the whole appliance may be made of any
suitable material, which will permit of same being moulded, cast, stamped, pressed
or otherwise brought to the required form. A suitable material for this purpose is
porcelain or china, but metal or other suitable material may be employed, and the
inner surface of the pot or vessel be suitably glazed if desired.
D
11: 5th day of January 1291
ALLISON BROS.,
Agents for the Applicant.

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Improvements in Spittoons or Vessels for Expectorating for the Use
of Invalids.
I, WILLIAM FREDERICK PHILLIP CLAYTON, of "The Reindeer," Rye Lane,
Peckham, in the County of Surrey, Licensed Victualler's Representative, 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:―
My invention relates to an improved appliance principally intended for the use of
invalids so as to enable them to expectorate without any exertion (from having to
raise or shift themselves) while at same time the construction of the appliance
removes all chance of the contents of the vessel running out should same be
accidentally or unduly tilted, in addition to which such construction enables the
vessel to be thoroughly cleaned with the greatest ease when necessary.
And in order that my invention may be thoroughly understood, I now proceed to
describe the accompanying drawing thereof, reference being had to letters and
figures marked thereon."
Fig. 1, is a vertical section of the spittoon or vessel.
Fig. 2; is a front elevation of the vessel.
In carrying my invention into practice I employ a vessel e in the form of a closed
pot, fitted with a suitable handle for enabling same to be carried and held in any
desired position, and the internal configuration of which is such as to present no
angles or corners in which the matter or spittle can lodge and so offer difficulties
in effectually cleaning the interior of such vessel e when desired. In order to effect
this, I make the interior of the pot or vessel e entirely up of curves or surfaces
which merge one into the other without presenting any angles or corners.
From the top and towards the front of the pot or vessel e a spout or channel y
projects upwards and outwards the mouth a of same flaring or opening outwards as
to form an enlarged orifice for facilitating the reception of the spittle or matter
from the mouth of the person using same. This spout or channel g also projects
down into the interior of the pot or vessel e but terminates a certain distance from
the bottom thereof whereby, the escape of any portion of the contents of the pot or
vessel is prevented, should same be accidentally overturned or unduly tilted. The
outer wall of the downwardly projecting portion of the spout or channel
joined to the inner surface of the pot or vessel by curves, so as not to present any
angles which would permit of matter lodging round same.
is also
For the purpose of enabling the pot or vessel to be cleaned when required, I
form an opening in the top of same, preferably towards the rear part thereof, and a
second opening near the bottom and preferably at or near the front part thereof.
Each of these openings is normally closed, when the pot or vessel is in use, by
screw stoppers b and c, or by any other shaped stoppers; an india rubber, leather
cork or other suitable washer d being applied to each of such stoppers if desired as
in Fig. 1, so as to ensure a perfectly tight joint. For cleaning the pot or vessel it
is only necessary to remove the stoppers b and c above referred to, when the
contents can be readily poured out, and then by pouring water (from a tap or other
suitable source) in at the top opening and out at the bottom opening, the interior
of the pot or vessel will be effectually cleaned, after which the stoppers b and c are
replaced and the appliance is again ready for use.
i
It will be readily understood that the whole appliance may be made of any
suitable material, which will permit of same being moulded, cast, stamped, pressed
or otherwise brought to the required form. A suitable material for this purpose is
porcelain or china, but metal or other suitable material may be employed, and the
inner surface of the pot or vessel glazed if desired.

page_text: 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 :-
1. In spittoons or vessels for expectorating for the use of invalids, the combina-
tion of the vessel e handle f with a spout or channel projecting upwards and
outwards the mouth d of same flaring or opening to an enlarged orifice for receiving
the matter from the mouth of the person using the same, and the openings at the
top and bottom of vessel with screwed stoppers b and c, and washers d, substantially
as herein described and according to the accompanying drawing.
2. In spittoons or vessels for expectorating for the use of invalids, the combina-
tion of the appliance with the internal configuration of the pot or vessel entirely
made up of curves, substantially as herein described and according to the
accompanying drawing.
3. In spittoons or vessels for expectorating for the use of invalids, the combina-
tion of the appliance with any suitable shaped stoppers, substantially as herein
described.
Dthis 50th Jd of Ontahan 1004
J. P. BAYLY,
18, Fulham Place, W., Agent for the Applicant.