Improvements in Mucilage Fountains and Envelope Moisteners.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 9th June, 1891-Accepted, 11th July, 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Mucilage Fountains and Envelope Moisteners.
I, ARTHUR JOSEPH INGRAHAM, a citizen of the United States, residing at
812 Arch Street in the City of Philadelphia, in the County of Philadelphia, and
State of Pennsylvania, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN MUCILAGE FOUNTAINS AND ENVELOPE
MOISTENERS, and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statements:-
My invention relates in general to mucilage fountains and envelope moisteners,
and inore particularly to certain improvements in the construction and arrangement
of the parts thereof.
The principal objects of my present invention are first, to provide a combined
reservoir or can and brush for applying mucilage to various articles and for
moistening stamps, envelopes and other gummed articles, and in which the brush
when in use projects outside of the can or reservoir and when not in use may be
readily inserted into the can or reservoir so as to close the same and so as to keep
the brush soft, clean and in good condition for subsequent use; and second, to
attach the brush and the nozzle firmly together and in such manner that the
brush and nozzle may be readily inserted into and withdrawn from, the can or
reservoir.
My invention consists of a can or reservoir provided with a reversible longi-
tudinally perforated and tapering nozzle having an annular brush secured thereto
and adapted to be fitted into the mouth of the can in such manner that the brush
may be located within the can or reservoir, and also in such manner that the brush
may extend beyond the can or reservoir for use.
My invention further consists of a longitudinally perforated nozzle provided
with a lip or skirt and having an annular brush interposed and secured to place
between the flange or skirt and nozzle, whereby the brush may be inserted into
the can and the flange or skirt fitted into the mouth thereof; and
My invention further consists in the improvements in mucilage fountains and
envelope moisteners hereinafter described and particularly pointed out in the
claims.
The nature and characteristic features of my present invention will be more
fully understood from the following description taken in connection with the
accompanying drawings forming part hereof; and in which
Figure 1, is a perspective view of a can of generally rectangular shape
embodying features of my invention and showing the nozzle and brush in position,
for use.
Fig. 2, is a central section on an enlarged scale of the upper portion of the can,
and of a reversible longitudinally perforated nozzle adapted to be fitted in the
mouth of the can and having a brush attached thereto by means of a ring secured
to place by lugs struck-up from a flange or skirt.
Fig. 3, is a side elevation of a circular can embodying features of my invention
and showing the brush and nozzle in position for use; and
Fig. 4, is a central section on an enlarged scale of the nozzle illustrated in
Fig. 3, showing the brush attached between the nozzle and skirt or lip by means
of pitch or other suitable adhesive material.
In the drawings a, is a can provided with a mouth a', adapted for the reception
of a reversible nozzle b. The mouth a', of the can a, is represented in the
drawings as being internally threaded or tapped in order to form a tight joint
between the mouth and nozzle, but the threads may, if preferred, be dispensed
with, in which case the mouth a', would be finished so as to fit tightly upon the
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page_text: nozzle. The nozzle b, comprises a body portion ', provided on both sides thereof
with externally threaded or tapped nipples and respectively, a tubular
tapering projection, and a skirt or lip.., is a tapering passage or channel
extending through the body b', nipples 6 and 63, and projection 6.
c, is an annular
brush preferably formed as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, by folding or doubling each of
the bristles c¹, at or near its center portion around a ring. This brush (Figs. I
and 2,) is secured to place upon the nozzle b, by first inserting the ring between
the lip, and projection, and then striking up the lugs e, from the lip, whereby
the brush is firmly attached to place.. Figs. 3 and 4, illustrate a brush formed
and secured to place upon the nozzle, by embedding the respective bristles c
thereof in pitch or other suitable adhesive material packed between the nozzle b,
and lip or skirt. 66.
In use the nipple 3, is fitted or screwed into the mouth a', of the can a, so that
the liquid contained therein may flow through the passage or channel 6º, and thus
moisten the brush c. If the device is intended to be used for applying mucilage
the can a, is filled with mucilage and if the apparatus is to be used as a moistening
device the can a, is filled with water or other suitable fluid.
When the apparatus is not in use the nozzle b, is removed from the mouth a¹ of
the can, reversed or turned end for end, and the nipple 2, is screwed or fitted
into the mouth a', of the can, so that the brush extends, into the liquid and is kept
soft and clean and the liquid or fluid is prevented from escaping through the
passage or channel 6, by reason of its tapering shape.
It may be remarked that the lip or skirt 6, not only affords a convenient means
for attaching the bristles c', together to form the brush c, but also protects the
latter, when it is being inserted into the can a. Moreover, this lip or skirt 65,
prevents the bristles c', from adhering to the interior walls of the mouth a', when
mucilage or other adhesive fluid is the liquid employed, thus ensuring the ready
removal of the reversible nozzle b, at all times.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature and objects of
my invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1. declare
that what I claim is :-
1. The combination with a can or reservoir, of a longitudinally perforated and
tapering nozzle provided with a lip or skirt and a brush interposed and secured
between the lip or skirt and nozzle, whereby the brush may be inserted into and
withdrawn from the can, substantially as and for the purposes described.
2. The combination of a can or reservoir having a mouth, a longitudinally
perforated nozzle provided with a lip or skirt, a brush mounted on or between a
ring interposed between the lip and nozzle and lugs struck-up from said lip and
engaging or contacting with said ring, substantially as and for the purposes
described.
3. The combination of a can or reservoir having a mouth, a longitudinally
perforated and tapering nozzle provided with a body having integral externally
threaded nipples and a brush having the bristles suitably embedded between the
tapering portion of the nozzle and inner surface of the upper nipple, substantially
as and for the purposes described.
Dated 12th day of
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1001
ARTHUR JOSEPH INGRAHAM.
W. P. Thompson & Boult,
Agents for the Applicant.