IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF PORTABLE LANTERNS OR LAMPS
Year: 1885

page_text: or Lamps.
I, JOSEPH EVERARD, of Ladypool Lane, Birmingham, in the County of
Warwick, Commercial Traveller, do hereby declare the nature of my Invention
for "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF PORTABLE LANTERNS OR LAMPS,"
to be as follows:-
The lanterns to which my improvements principally have reference and in
connection with which I will describe my Invention have frames or bodies either
of a square sexagon or octagon form, consisting of the lower part or base to which
is permanently secured pillars or standards in number corresponding to the
formation of the body (that is to say) one pillar or standard affixed at each angle,
these pillars carry the upper part of the lantern (which in most cases is the same
in pattern as the lower) the upper part carries the stretchers which are connected
to the gas box, and a centre rod to this admits their being suspended from the roof
or ceiling of the building; this description is well understood.
The parts forming the above frame, as now are usually made from ornamented
angular sheet metal, and the required form obtained by cutting out a piece from
one part, thus allowing it to bend sufficient that when meeting it will form the
angle required for either the square, sexagon, or octagon form I will illustrate by
reference to the square frame, when the angular metal is bent to this form, for
durability they are hard soldered, the pillars or standards four in number one for
each corner, or angle, of the right length are passed (each end) between a pair of
tools and with pressure the exterior surface is raised in the form of a square upon
each side from the ornament, the latter being filed away; this raising forms a check
or seat in the interior, the object of which is that each end shall find a bearing
both upon the lower and the upper parts where they are finally hard soldered and
ultimately the glass is inserted into each side or section and held in position by
moveable clips into which the glass fits, and controlled by a thumb screw, it will
thus be perceived that a lantern is constructed permanently and the objection
raised is the amount of room they take in package, and danger of breakage.
The aim and object of my Invention is to remedy this by constructing a lantern
of a portable character, so that it can be taken to pieces and put together again by
unskilled hands, being chiefly for export purposes.

page_text: I will describe my Invention thus-The lower and upper part of the frame work
I construct somewhat as above described, and lay no claim, but in the interior of
each angle, either four, six, or eight I permanently secure by soldering (or other
means) an additional angular piece, of such a distance from the first named as will
allow the glass work to pass between, or I may by preference cut slots in one of
the sides or surfaces at such a distance as I inay require and then turn the same up,
which may answer as well.
The pillar or standard I construct by placing upon and over the exterior surfaces
a plain angular piece forming a square on each side, and also at each end, and a
screwed peg interiorly, both being soldered by preference together that is at the
same time; in each corner or angle of the upper and lower part as above described
I have a hole.
I will particularly illustrate how the same may be put together taking the lower
part or base, the screwed peg of each pillar is placed through each hole and passed
downwards until the plain angular piece passes over and the edge of the pillar
meets the edge of the base and secured by means of knobs of an ornamental
character, which also serves as feet if required to stand. The leaded panes, or
lights of stained, painted, or coloured, or colourless glass is now arranged in and
between the frame and the angle corner piece (above described) the mode of
arranging the upper part is identically the same, so that when the two parts are
screwed together they bind the leaded panes, or lights, so that the whole is a firm
construction.

page_text: or Lamps.
I JOSEPH EVERARD of Ladypool Lane Birmingham in the County of Warwick
Commercial Traveller do hereby declare the nature of my said invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The lanterns to which my Improvements principally have reference. and in
connection with which I will describe my Invention have frames or bodies either
of a square sexagon or octagon form, consisting of the lower part or base to which
is permanently secured pillars or standards in number corresponding to the for-
mation of the body (that is to say) one pillar or standard affixed at each angle,
these pillars carry the upper part of the lantern (which in most cases is the same
in pattern as the lower) the upper part carries the stretchers which are connected
to the gas box, and a centre rod to this admit their being suspended from the roof
or ceiling of the building; this description is well understood.
The parts forming the above frame, as now, are usually made from Ornamental
angular sheet metal, and the required form obtained by cutting out a piece from
one part, thus allowing it to bend sufficient that when meeting it will forn the angle
required for either the square, sexagon, or octagon form.
I will illustrate by reference to the square frame, when the angular metal is
bent to this form, for durability they are hard soldered, the pillars or Standards
four in number, one for each corner or angle, of the right length are passed (each
end) between a pair of tools and with pressure the exterior surface is raised in the
form of a square upon each side from the ornament, the latter being filed away,
this raising forms a check or seat in the interior, the object of which is that each
end shall find a bearing both upon the lower and the upper parts where they are
finally hard soldered and ultimately the glass is inserted into each side or section
and held in position by moveable clips into which the glass fits; and controlled by
a thumb screw, it will thus be perceived that a lantern is constructed permanently
and the objection raised is the amount of room they take in package, and the
danger of breakage.
The aim and object of my Invention is to remedy this by constructing a lantern
of a portable character, so that it can be taken to pieces and put together again by
unskilled hands, being chiefly for export purposes.
I will describe my Invention thus:-
The lower and upper part of the frame-work I construct somewhat as above
described, and lay no claim, but in the interior of each angle, either four, six, or
eight I permanently secure by soldering (or other means) an additional angular
piece, of such a distance from the first named as will allow the glass work to pass
between, or I may by preference cut slots in one of the sides or surfaces at such
a distance as I may require and then turn the same up, which may answer as well.
The pillar or standard I construct by placing upon and over the exterior surfaces
a plain angular piece forming a square on each side, also at each end, and a screwed
peg interiorly, both being soldered by preference together that is at the same time
in each corner or angle of the upper and lower part as above described I have a
hole.
I will practically illustrate how the same may be put together taking the lower
part or base, the screwed peg of each pillar is placed through each hole and passed

page_text: downwards until the plain angular piece passes over and the edge of the pillar
meets the edge of the base and secured by means of knobs of an ornamental
character, which also serves as feet if required to stand. The leaded panes, or
lights of stained painted, or coloured, or colourless glass is now arranged in and
between the frame and the angle corner piece (above described), the mode of
arranging the upper part is identically the same, so that when the two parts are
screwed together they bind the leaded panes, or lights, so that the whole is a firm
construction.
And in order that this my said Invention may be more clearly understood
I will now proceed to describe the same reference being made to the sheet of
drawings, to the various figures and letters marked thereon, that is to say:-
Fig. 1, is a view in elevation of a portable lamp or lantern frame, for gas
complete, according to my improvements.
Fig. 2. A plan view of same.
Fig. 3. A sectional plan view of same.
Fig. 4. A view in elevation of the gas pipe, and its component parts as hitherto
used as Fig. 1.
Fig. 5. A view in elevation of two loose pieces that arch over the top of lamp or
lantern in shape taking the line of Fig. 4.
Fig. 6. Plan view of same.
Fig. 7. A sectional view in plan of the bottom part of portable lamp or lantern
frame with apparatus for receiving a reservoir when required for oil.
Fig. 8. A view in elevation of same.
Fig. 9. A view in plan of the apparatus for receiving the oil reservoir, detached.
Fig. 10. A sectional view of same but parts disengaged to shew the mode of
connection.
Fig. 11. A view in elevation of vertical part of framing shewing the method of
arranging the corner screws for receiving the upper and lower parts of framework
and other parts in connection therewith.
Fig. 12. A side elevation of vertical framing.
Fig. 13. A plan view of same.
Fig. 14. A view of the end piece disconnected.
Fig. 15. A side view elevation shewing the method of fixing when the upper and
lower parts of frame work are constructed of stamped or pierced bordering.
Fig. 16. A plan view of same.
Fig. 17. Detached parts of same.
Figs. 18. 19. 20 are views respectively of the methods of holding the glass panes
in position.
Figs. 21. 22. Shew the method of manufacture of the angle part of the upper and
lower parts of frame work,
The same letters of reference indicate like or corresponding parts throughout the
various views on the sheet of drawings.
"a" is the upper part of frame b the lower, both being made from angular sheet
metal in the length the surface of which may be plain or ornamented to form the
desired angle which may be square, sexagon or octagon, according to the pattern of
lamp or lantern required. I pierce or cut out with tools specially provided the
aperture c, Fig. 21 and when brought together by bending forms the angle shewn
at d, with the hole e as Figs. 22, 7. 3-f is the additional angular secured to each
corner of a, and b, interiorally by soldering or otherwise as Figs. 3. 7-19 or a strip
may be fixed in the same manner at any part, in either case at such a distance
from the outer edge as will admit the glass work between. Or I may dispense with
this mode by slotting the same in any part so as to allow it being bent up as fl
Fig. 20, or I may with tools form a groove f2 or raise the bead f³ Fig. 18, in either
case the groove or bead would extend the whole length and sufficiently wide for
the glass work.
.
In Figs. 1. 11. 12, is the pillar or standard-h a plain angular piece which is
soldered by preference to the outer surface of g, at the same time as the screwed

page_text: peg, is soldered to g, by reference to Figs. 11. 12. 13, a space is shewn with a
seat j, formed as above being the edge of g, this space allows both a and b, when
the screwed pegs i, are placed through the holes e, passing down and finding a
bearing, that is firm upon the said seat j, when the pillars g are thus fixed they
are securely held in position by the application of the knobs .
In Figs. 1. 4, m is the gas pipe with projections m' and holes m² this is connected
to a, in a well known manner, two of the knobs are removed and m³ placed over
the two screwed pegs ȧ, the said knobs are then replaced.-In Figs. 1. 5. 6, n, are
two parts known as stretchers, the screwed peg n', passing through the gas body or
box n² and into the opposite part which is screwed correspondingly at n³, it is also
provided with projections n, with holes n³, and is connected to a, as above
described of m.In Fig. 15, a, is the frame, stamped or pierced, of any suitable
desigu, g, is the pillar or standard fitted into the angle piece f, which is soldered or
otherwise secured to a,-i, is the screwed peg held in position by the nut o, which
is substituted for the knob l-Fig. 16, shews these parts in plan, and Fig. 17, the
parts detached; f, being the angle piece with upturned edges p, and hole e, through
which passes the screwed peg i, and held by the nut o.
In Fig. 9, I illustrate by plan view the mode I employ for connecting and dis-
connecting the oil vessel or reservoir to that class of lamp or lantern which burns
oil; Fig. 10, is a view in section of same with parts dotached consisting of the
ring, with apertures affixed to the frame, or base b, by the projecting arms 8,
by placing the ends with holes 81 over the screwed pegs i, in connection with
the knobs, which hold the pillars or standards g, shewn in its application in
Figs. 7. 8.-t, is the lower part or ring and receives the oil vessel provided
with projections t, these pass through the slot or openings t2, and by a rotary
movement finds a bearing upon the seat t³.
The above being my said invention I wish to say that I do not confine myself to
the precise details or arrangement of parts as shewn on the accompanying sheet of
drawings but that I hold myself at liberty to alter or modify the same without
departing essentially from my said Invention. Neither do I claim the construction
of the several parts taken separately and apart from each other.
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
1st The construction and arrangement of parts in connection with g, the pillars
or standards, for more effectively connecting and disconnecting the same to a, and b,
as herein before described and shewn on the accompanying drawings.
2nd The construction and arrangement of parts in connection with a and b for
more effectually connecting and disconnecting g, the pillars or standards, and parts
for holding the glass or panes, as herein before described and shewn on the accom-
panying drawings.
3rd The construction and arrangement of parts in connection with r for receiving
the oil reservoir and effectively connecting and disconnecting the saine to bas
herein before described and shewn on the accompanying drawings.
4th The general construction combination and arrangement of parts as "Improve
ments in the manufacture of portable lanterns or lamps" substantially as herein
described and set forth.
THOS KENDRICK,
Agent for Applicant.