Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 31st May, 1887
Complete Left, 31st Mar., 1888
Complete Accepted, 31st May, 1888
I, WILLIAM DICKSON of Arnotview Falkirk county of Stirling North Britain
Ironfounder do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
It relates to various improvements in methods and means connected with
Cooking Ranges.
First, for rendering them capable of use with an open top to the fire or a closed
top thereto, alternately, as required.
Second, for effecting the transition from such an open fire arrangement to a closed
" vice versa."
one or
Third, for increasing the draught from the fire thereof into the upright flue behind
and above it.
Fourth, for raising, lowering or adjusting, the fire bottom grate, in order to bring
the fire bottom into nearer proximity with the under side of the oven.
Fifth, to increase the utility of the ash grate, which is fitted within the upper part
of the ash pan.
Sixth, for increasing the utility of a draw-out pudding stand (or brandery).
Seventh, for making the draw-out pudding stand capable of use as a slow combustion
agent.
Eighth, for a simpler, cheaper, and less obtrusive catch, for retaining the fall bar in
its upright position.
Ninth, for fastening the oven door (or doors).
Tenth, for fastening the fire door.
Eleventh, for removing the brightened, or other, front edge (or "nosing") of the
fire cover, in order to prevent it being blackened by the fire when the cover is pushed
backward from the fire.
Twelfth, for reducing and increasing the fire space.
Thirteenth, for more effectually heating the bottom of the oven or ovens.

page_text: Fourteenth, for obtaining ready access to all the flues thereof for cleaning and
other purposes.
Fifteenth, for controlling the combustion of fuel in such ranges.
Sixteenth, for more conveniently disposing of attaching to the range, elongating or
reducing the dimensions of the stands or brackets commonly called pudding stands
or "branderys."
Seventeenth, for increasing the utility of the ashes pan thereof.
Eighteenth, for increasing the utility of the inner (removeable) shelves of the oven.
Nineteenth, for increasing the utility of the bracket shelves which are fitted outside
(and in front of) the ovens.
Twentieth, for more effectually and simply controlling the heat of the ovens and
other parts thereof.
Twenty first, for more effectually consuming the smoke given off by the fires
thereof.
Twenty second, for economy and greater utility in the construction and character of
the members thereof, called plate.racks.
Twenty third, for a more economical and efficient ventilator for cooking ranges.
Twenty fourth, to prevent the accidental breakage, (when in use), of the rectangular
plate, (which is commonly called the "fire cover,") of a close fire cooking range.
Twenty fifth, for increasing the durability of the rectangular, (or irregular shaped)
plates, which are frequently, and usually, employed to cover apertures in the hot plate,
or hob, of a cooking stove; principally over the oven top.
Twenty sixth, for controlling the heat which passes underneath the hot plate of the
range.
Twenty seventh, for increasing the area of the hot plate, and economising the
construction, and increasing the efficiency, of the flues of a Leamington range.
Twenty eighth, for use, and association with, the open fire of a cooking, (or other)
stove, for Laundry purposes.
My first and second improvements are effected thus Within, or upon, the lower
front margin of the metal plate, which rises above and beyond the back of the fire,-
I provide an aperture, or Port hole, and extend it in a forward direction, after the
manner of a short tunnel, or porch. This port hole is designed to afford access to the
principal back flue of the range. The said port hole is in a direct line with the top,
and back, of the fire, and is closed, (from behind), by an upright plate, which acts
as a damper for closing the port hole, when the fire is used with a closed top. When
the fire is required with an open top, the cover thereof is pushed backward, and in its
transit it forces back, (horizontally), the damper which closes the port hole, and leaves
free passage through it, for the smoke and flame to pass into the upright flue beyond
it. In its passage backward, the fire cover slides underneath the damper, (which is of
an angled form), and engages it in such a manner, that when the fire cover is drawn
back again, over the fire, it draws back the angled damper with it, until the latter
closes the port hole, and thus restores the apparatus to its original condition as a close
fire range.
The fire cover itself is sometimes angled, and used alone, for above
purposes.
My third improvement is effected as follows,-I provide a duplicate, loose, or
moveable flange, (within, or upon, the one which forms the tunnel shaped porch) to
the port hole already named, and propel this duplicate flange forward, or backward,
along with, and by the aid of, the fire cover and angled damper,-(one or both)
acting in conjunction with levers, ratchets, or other suitable agents for propelling
purposes.
My fourth improvement is effected thus,-I make the fire bars or ribs which
constitute the fire bottom grate of an oven-and-boiler-range, (or range with only one
oven, in place of two or more), so that they may be raised, or lowered, on the side
which is nearest to the oven, in order that the fire may be lowered, (when required),
to the level of the oven bottom.
My fifth improvement consists in making the grated pan, which is fitted within
the upper part of a cooking Range ash pan, with a long handle, resembling.a fire

page_text: shovel, so that this grated pan may be lifted up and shaken, so as to clear the cinders
contained therein from the fine ashes, and the cinders may be thereafter put upon the
fire, or to other uses. I also make this grated pan in one, principal, piece, by casting
the body, (if not the whole), of it in a mould, with cast metal. I may sometimes
attach a wooden handle, or a handle composed of some non-conducting material.
My Sixth improvement consists in forming, upon the front edge of my draw out
pudding stand, a projecting lip, or hopper, and so sloping the inner surface thereof,
that any ashes, which fall within the said hopper, may be discharged into the ashes
pan beneath the fire. I make this hopper and pudding stand, preferably, in one piece.
My Seventh improvement consists, in uniting with the draw out pudding stand of
my cooking Range, a duplicate, "hit & miss " grate, for the purpose of cutting
off, when required, all accession of air to the underside of the fire.
My Eighth improvement consists, in forming a lateral groove, or cavity, upon the
range, on one, (or each), side of the fall bar thereof, and inserting within this groove,
a sliding metal bolt, provided with means in the nature of a catch, or stop, so that this
bolt may be slid back, or forward, and attach, or release, the fall bar, according as the
latter requires to be let down or retained in its upright position. By means of this
bolt being made to engage the back side of the fall bar, as well as the front thereof, I
am enabled to let down the fall bar, (when required), upon the top of the fire,
instead of in front of it.
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My ninth improvement consists, in attaching a sliding bolt, similarly to that last
named, and which is retained and hidden, (preferably), beneath the projecting "nose
of the Hot plate so that by sliding this bolt back, or forward, it may engage the oven
door as a catch, and prevent it being opened inadvertently; I also make the bracket
shelf, in front of the oven, to engage the lower edge of the oven door, so as to afford
additional security to that above named.
My tenth improvement consists, in providing a metal bolt, similarly to my eighth
and ninth devices, for sliding forward from a cavity, or groove, constructed,
(automatically) beneath the overhanging "nose" "of the Hot plate; and as the bolt is
projected across the front of the fire door, it prevents it swinging open. This bolt, or
my eighth device, may be employed to retain the fire cover also, and prevent its
forward, or backward, movement until the bolt is withdrawn.
My eleventh improvement consists, in making the portion of the fire cover, (called
the "nosing"), which is ordinarily polished bright, separate, or detachable, from the
fire cover, and in the form of an overlay. I make this, (brightened), loose piece of
nosing, with a flange or other suitable member thereon, for enabling it to be slid over
the face of the adjacent nosings, (one or either) which are on the right and left of it,
by means of the flange, (or other sliding member), being made to move within a
channel, groove or other suitable catches or guides. This (separate) nosing is also
removeable from the range whenever required.
My twelfth improvement consists, in making the fire bars, ribs, or breast of my
range, to slide up and down within guides and cause the bottom grate to rise and fall
(horizontally or radially), along with the fire breast of the range. I also provide
levers, racks, pins, bolts, pivots, notches and catches (one, any or all) for causing the
fire breast to remain stationery at any point required.
My thirteenth improvement is effected thus-I make the back, and sides, of the fire
space of my cooking range, of horizontal (or other) ribs perforated plates, or otherwise
like a grate or basket). This fire space, or frame, I make preferably, in one piece ;
and all around and behind this grated frame, I leave a clear space, between it and each
oven and Boiler as well as the fire back, and cover over the top of the said space, for
the purpose of confining & controlling the current of heat which proceeds right
through the body of the fire, into this surrounding chamber, and cause it to pass,
therefrom, underneath each (or either) oven. By this means I obtain a greatly
increased volume of heat to the bottom of each oven, and the Boiler, (when present),
is also as thoroughly heated. The heat which ascends from the top of the fire suffices
to heat the hot plate, & Boiler, and for other purposes.

page_text: As a further variation of my improved provisions for heating the bottom of each
oven, more especially of open fire ranges-I make the whole of the fire basket
consisting of the front & back ribs and bottom grate (more or less) removeable, and
capable of being raised or lowered, bodily, within the fire space so- that it (the
grate or basket containing the fire) may be let down to (or aimost to), the base of the
range, and the principal volume of the heat therefrom rises and passes,-in conse-
quence, in a natural manner to the flue underneath the oven. It is capable also, of
being easily adjusted at its ordinary, (high), level near the hot plate (or hob) of the
range.
My fourteenth improvement is effected as follows, I provide one, or more, dampers,
or doors, beneath the fire, for the purpose of removing any ashes which fall through
I also
the bars of the grated fire basket, into the flues which surround the same.
construct one, or more, of the loose and removeable parts of the hot plate, so that
they may serve the double purpose of dampers for the flues, as well as covers for
apertures provided and used for cleaning the same; so that by sliding, revolving,
reversing, or otherwise moving, the said covers, they may open or close certain
apertures and thereby check, or absolutely stop, the current of heat passing through
the said flues; and in addition thereto, afford more convenient facilities for cleaning
out the soot and other, (possible), obstruction.
My fifteenth improvement consists, in making the ash pan of my cooking range, to
fit so closely at certain parts thereof, within, or against, the ash pit space provided for
it, and furnish the pan with one or more moveable flaps, shutters, or doors, for cutting
off all the usual inlets for air to the bottom of the fire.-1 also make the bracket
shelf, (or stand) employed as a toaster, or pudding stand, in front of the fire,
capable of being turned up against the front ribs of the fire breast, (or the frame
thereof), in such a manner as to exclude all, (or almost all), access of air to the lower,
(front) portion of the fire-In addition to these methods, of excluding air from
obtaining access to the lower parts of the fire, I purpose employing-when required-
the well known plan of shutting off the air from the upper (front) part of the fire
by the ordinary fire (or furnace) door.
My sixteenth improvement consists, in making my pudding stand in one, or more,
leaves, and more or less, in the book form, (capable of being folded up into a small
space) and not, necessarily, to slide, or to be stowed away, underneath the fire.
My seventeenth improvement consists, in making my cooking range ash pan (of
either cast or wrought iron, or both combined), of such a forin that it may be used as
a portable oven, (or hot closet), for use, either on the top of the hot plate, (in any
position thereon, above the fire, the oven, or the boiler) or, when the fire basket is
lowered into the ash pit space, the ash pan may be placed above, (and upon) it, in the
space left vacant by the lowering of the fire.
My eighteenth improvement is effected as follows,-I cast, (or otherwise form), the
shelves, for use within the oven of my cooking range, with catches, hooks, pins,
flanges grooves, or other restraining (and useful) members at the corners, sides, or
under surface thereof, so that as each shelf rests upon the ledges, or supports, usually
provided for it within the oven, these restraining members project beneath the said
supporting ledges, and serve to retain the shelf in its borizontal position, even when
it is partly drawn out of the oven, and when the shelf is thus partially withdrawn,
these catches (at the hinder part of the shelf), serve to prevent the shelves from
tilting. These said catches, or hooks, enable the shelves to be more conveniently
distanced, one shelf above another, by being employed, (alternately), as feet to
support a shelf at a higher elevation above the side bearers thereof, or as hooks, (when
the shelf is turned upside down), by means of which the shelf may be suspended
from, and beneath, the side bearers. I also construct the shelves, for use inside the
oven, of such a form, in addition to the catches named above, that when such shelves
are turned upside down, they may serve as pans, trays, or dishes for cooking purposes.
For this purpose I make one broad side (or surface) of the shelf flat solid and smooth
like an ordinary oven shelf (but without perforations) and the reverse side thereof 1

page_text: border round (and sometimes intersect) with flanges so as to form one or more cavities
resembling dishes for frying or other purposes--such shelves are also capable of (and
intended for) use as cooking utensils outside the oven as well as inside thereof.
My nineteenth improvement is effected thus-I make the bracket shelf (for use
outside and) beneath each oven door of my range capable of being folded up into a
small compass.
I also make them capable of use (when placed in front of the fire) as
pudding stands alternately with their use for oven Bracket Shelves.
My Twentieth improvement is effected as follows,-I provide a duplicate (onisido)
roof plate, or saddle, of cast or wrought metal, for each oven top, and raise this said roof
plate when the top of the oven gets too hot-I effect the raising, or lowering, of
this roof plate, by any simple and convenient mechanism such as handles, levers, cams
or other appliances operated, preferably, from the front of the range, and elevate the
said plate either at that side (or part) only, which is nearest to the fire, or at hoth, or
all, sides thereof, by this means I prevent the heat from the fire becoming too fierce
for the top of the oven without interfering with the heating of the hot plate above it,
or the vessels thereon.
My twenty first improvement consists; in making the bottom grate of my cooking
range, of (or with) tubular bars, or ribs, affording spaces for ashes and air currents, to pass
freely between the said bars, whilst the ribs themselves form tubes, or channels, which
are open at each end. Each of these tubular bars, extends from the front of the 'fire
to the back of it, and is open at each end, and affords access at the front for a current
of air to enter the tube where it becomes heated in its passage, (by the fire within the
grate) and passing out at the further extremity of the tube, enters the flue behind the
fire box (or basket) where it unites with the hot gasses given off by the fire, and
serves to consume (more fully) the smoke and gaseous products emitted from the fire
into the said flue. The current of heat passing from the fire into the flue behind it,
affords a suction, and draught, for drawing air into, and through, the bottom grate.
I make this tubular bottom grate of two (or more) parts, an upper and lower part,
in preference to casting the same in one piece, with cores.
My twenty second improvement is effected thus, I make the plate rack, of my
cooking range of cast metal (and preferably in one piece) by casting the same in a
mould; (in contradistinction to making the same of wrought iron, or steel bars,-
forged or otherwise fitted and rivetted together), or I make it of rolled sheet metal,
and in all cases, so formed that when required, it may be used as a dish or tray for
cooking or similar purposes by using either the upper or lower surface of it.
My twenty third improvement is effected as follows,-1 provide in the upper margin
of the centre metal cove plate (of my cooking range) an aperture sufficiently large
for the purposes of a cleaning (or soot) door for the flue, and cover the face of this
aperture with a removeable plate, which plate is rendered adjustable, (by drawing it
forward), at any required distance, for affording an escapement for the steam, and
fumes generated outside the range and hot plate, into the flue behind and above the
range. This ventilator may be in front of the chimney or in the flue pipe.
My twenty fourth improvement is effected thus, I prevent the (liability to)
cracking of a cooking range fire cover, when it is in use, by severing the framework
thereof, which usually contains a large circular aperture in the centre, across the full
breadth of one of its margins, so that as the flame expands with heat, or contracts in
cooling, the partition referred to will allow the flame to expand, or contract, without
danger of its cracking, and thus being rendered useless. I effect the partition referred
to in various ways, namely ;-
First, by inserting, suitably, within the mould in which the plate is cast, a thin
piece (or ribbon) of Asbestos carbonised material, or other suitable foreign substance,
for preventing the molten metal uniting at that part; the said insertion may be
removed from the mould, or permanently left therein.
Secondly, by cutting a V, (or other) shaped groove, into the under side (preferably)
of the plate mould until it is completely severed across its whole margin (at that one
part as above described) sufficiently wide to pass a sheet of writing paper through the

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crevice. On the face (or upper side) of the plate mould I add a sufficiently thick
strap, across the said crevice; to insure such plate (when cast) being without any
actual severance on its margin: the partition being, thereafter, effected by grinding,
filing, chipping, or otherwise removing, the strip of superabundant metal from the
face of the plate.
My twenty fifth improvement, has reference to plates, resembling the metal fire
cover frame described in the last improvement, and this one is effected in the manner,
and by similar means to those, above detailed. These plates, are those rectangular
ones which are inserted within the hob, or hot plate, of the Range.
My twenty sixth improvement is effected thus; I provide a limited aperture, and
a damper therefor, at the upper part of the oven side flue, which is farthest from the
fire, and admit the heat which passes over the top of the oven (and under the hot plate of
the range) into this side flue, through the aperture named, and control it with the
damper therefor. I prefer to place this damper underneath that removeable part of
the hob, which serves as a cover plate for this oven side flue, or, combine the damper
with the said removeable cover plate, and make the aperture covered by this plate,
large enough to admit of an ordinary (housemaids) "hand" brush for cleaning out
the oven side flue. These removeable cover plates, for the oven side flues, and the
- apertures covered by them, have been always, hitherto, very small ones, and the
apertures would not admit of any ordinary housemaids "hand" brush, but such
flues were difficult to clean out by reason of their small cleaning doors and openings.
I also propose to make the said damper, in two, (or more) pieces, so that I may vary
the portion of the aperture through which the heat is allowed to obtain vent thus :
by making the damper in two parts, I can open the hinder portion of the aperture,
or the forward portion alternately, according as I wish to direct the heat across the
back, or front, part of the oven top. I prefer to place these damping appliances
against the side of the oven and not on the top of it when I employ the duplicate
lifting roof; but I may also attach them to the elevating roof or to the fast roof of
the oven but always on that side of the oven which is farthest away from the fire.
My purpose is always to retain a body of heat above each oven, even when I cut off
the current, or flow, of heat therefrom. The dampers, which have hitherto been
employed for regulating the heat to the top of the ovens, have been at the side which
was nearest to the fire, and when the damper was closed, no heat whatever could
obtain access to the space above the oven, so that when the damper was closed for the
purpose of reducing the heat of the oven top, the heat of the hot plate was diminished
also. By the arrangements named herein I am enabled both to regulate the amount
of heat which I allow to pass over the top of each oven, and (when required) to cut
it off entirely.
My twenty seventh improvement, which applies exclusively to (the so called)
Leamington Ranges, is effected as follows, I construct the whole of the back flue of
each oven completely beneath the hot plate of the Range, and so that it may combine
with the main or centre flue of the range (leading from the back of the fire), the
upper part of which centre flue is constructed upon the Hob and not beyond and
behind it, and I afford access to it for cleaning purposes by means of a capacious,
removeable, plate, which forms part of the Hob (or hot plate) Combined with this
removeable cover plate, (either by being attached thereto, covered thereby, or
controlled therewith), I provide a damper for the closing of this back oven flue
(into which all the other flues of the same oven converge). I construct, and control,
the flues of my side boiler, (when so required) in a similar manner, and by similar
means, to those just described as pertaining to the ovens.
My twenty eighth improvement is effected thus, I construct a cage, rack, grated
box or frame, of cast iron (or steel) for attachment to the front (fire) bars of the
range, (preferably by hanging it thereon), and make the upper part thereof open,
and the front wall of it serrated, after the manner of a fork, with the prongs pointing
upward, a space being left between the fire bars and this front wall, sufficient to admit 5
of the insertion (from the top) of the Smoothing Irons which require heating. These

page_text: irons are placed within this framework (preferably) in the following manner, first
two or more smoothing irons are inserted with their points upwards, their broad,
straight, heels resting upon a base plate, or other support, which forms part of the
appliance and their handles projecting outward, through, and between the interstices
of the forked barricade and then above this first row of irons, I place others, with
their points downward, their handles projecting, like the former ones, through
interstices intermediate with those above named.
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page_text: Improvements in Cooking Ranges.
I, WILLIAM DICKSON of Arnotview Falkirk in the County of Stirling North Britain
Ironfounder, 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 :-
It relates to Cooking Ranges and has for its objects,
1st to render them capable of use with an open top to the fire, or a closed one
alternately as required.
2d to effect the transition from an open top fire arrangement to a closed one by a
single movement of one hand.
3rd to increase the draught from the fire into the flue behind it when the open fire
arrangement is used and to close the convertible flue aperture when required.
4th To enlarge the fire space vertically and lower the fire bottom grate (and fuel
thereon) to or near the level of the oven bottom whenever an increased heat is required
at the under side of the oven.
5th to simplify and economise the cost of making as well as to increase the cinder
sifting capabilities of the removeable ash grating which is commonly fitted within the
upper part of a cooking range ash pan.
6th to increase the utility of the "draw out" pudding stand or
thereof.
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brandery"
7th to make the "draw out" pudding stand thereof capable of use as a slow
combustion agent.
8th to simplify and economise the fitting in its position of a catch for retaining the
fall bar thereof in its upright position.
9th to simplify and economise the fitting in its position of a latch (or catch) for
fastening the oven door (or doors) thereof.
10th to simplify and economise the fitting in its position of a latch (or catch) for
fastening the fire door thereof.
11th to prevent exposing the (bright or other) "nosing" of the fire cover thereof
to the action of the flames and smoke when the cover is pushed back from the fire.
12th to reduce the fire space thereof vertically and keep the burning fuel always
near the hob.
13th to heat more effectually the bottom of each oven thereof.
14th to afford convenient access to the flues thereof for cleaning purposes.
15th to control the combustion of fuel therein.
16th to provide them with elongating and collapsible pudding stands which do
not, necessarily, require to be put underneath the fire basket but only in front of it.
17th to increase the utility of the ashes pan thereof.
18th to increase the utility of the removeable shelves which are fitted inside the
ovens of such ranges.

page_text: 19th to increase the utility of the bracket shelves which are fitted outside (and in
front) of the ovens.
20th to prevent the top of each or either oven becoming overheated without
diminishing the current of heat which passes between the top of each oven and the
hot plate.
21st to consume the smoke which passes from the fire thereof to the underside of
each oven or boiler.
22nd to increase the utility and simplify the construction of cooking range "plate
racks."
23rd to increase the utility of the ventilator thereof.
24th to prevent the fire covers thereof being accidentally broken by overheating, or
irregular expansion, when in use.
25th to prevent the rectangular and removeable cover plates which often form part
of the hob above each oven from being broken by overheating, or irregular expansion
when in use.
26th to regulate the direction taken by the current of heat which passes over the
top of each oven and to cut off the current when required.
27th to increase the area of the hot plate thereof.
28th to render their fires available for heating smoothing irons for laundry
purposes.
I attain these objects by the mechanism which is illustrated in the following diagrams,
in which
Figs. 1. 2. 3. 45 and 5 are perspective views illustrative of my convertible flue
mechanism.
Figs. 6. 7. and 8 are perspective views illustrative of my fourth object.
Figs. 9. 9 and 9 are perspective views illustrative of my fifth object.
Fig. 10 is a perspective drawing illustrative of my sixth and seventh objects.
Figs. 11 to 29 are perspective views illustrative of my eighth, ninth and tenth
objects.
Figs. 30 to 37 are perspective views illustrative of my eleventh object.
Figs. 38 to 45 are perspective views illustrative of my thirteenth object.
Figs. 46 to 51 are perspective views illustrative of my twelfth and thirteenth
objects.
Figs. 52 to 56 are perspective views illustrative of my fourteenth object.
Figs. 57 to 59 are perspective views illustrative of my fifteenth and sixteenth objects.
Figs. 60 to 66 are perspective views illustrative of my eighteenth object.
Figs. 67 to 70 are perspective views illustrative of my twentieth object.
Figs. 71 and 72 are views illustrative of my twenty first object.
Fig. 73 is a perspective view illustrative of my twenty second object.
Figs. 74 to 77 are perspective views illustrative of my twenty third object.
Figs. 78 to 80 are views illustrative of my twenty fourth and twenty fifth objects.
Figs. 81 to 83 are perspective views illustrative of my twenty eighth object.
My first second and third objects are effected thus: within or upon, the lower front
margin of the back cove plate skirting or other metal plate, which rests upon the hob
above and beyond the back of the fire, I provide an aperture or port hole and border
it with a flange which is extended in a forward direction, after the manner of a short
tunnel or porch as shewn at A Figs. 1 and 2. This port hole contains a travelling
hood B Figs. 1 and 2 and is designed to afford access to the principal back flue of the
range; it is in a direct line with the top and back of the fire and is closed (from
behind) by an upright plate marked D figures 1, 2 & 4 which acts as a damper for
closing the said port hole whenever the fire is used with a closed top. This upright
plate is united to the fire cover as shewn in Fig. 4. When the fire is required with
an open top this angled fire cover is pushed backward and in its transit it revolves
the cogged wheels, Figs. 2, 3 and 5, which are inserted within sockets as shewn at
C Fig. 5 and as they revolve they are instrumental in projecting forward the
duplicate hood B Figure 2, until it reaches the back margin of the fire and leaves
free passage through it for the smoke and flame to escape into the upright flue beyond

page_text: it. When the angled fire cover is drawn back again, over the fire it again revolves
the cogged wheels and thereby draws back the duplicate hood B Fig. 2 into the
porch A and the angled damper D closes the port hole and thus restores the apparatus
to its original condition as a close fire range. The cogged racks upon the fire cover
and travelling hood are the agents for simultaneously propelling purposes in connection
with the wheels Fig. 5.
My 4th object is effected thus; I make the fire bottom grate of an oven and boiler
range, (or range with only one oven), so that it may be lowered (and afterwards raised)
on the side which is nearest to the oven, in order that the fire may be lowered (when
required) to the level of the oven bottom, see Figs. 6, 7 and 8 which illustrate how
this part of my invention is effected, viz., by lowering the end D by means of the
cam E (or any equivalent mechanism) which serves also to raise it again. The angle
piece E which is attached to the grate E³ closes the aperture E' when the grate is
lifted up. The angle piece E2 may be hinged to E3 if required.
My 5th object is attained by making the grated pan which is frequently fitted within
the upper part of a cooking range ash pan with a handle, resembling a fire shovel
see Figs. 991 and 9 so that this grated pan may be lifted up and shaken in order to
clear the cinders contained therein from the fine ashes; the cinders may be thereafter
put upon the fire or to other uses. I also make this grated pan when required in one
principal piece, by casting the body (if not the whole) of it in a mould, with cast
.metal. I sometimes furnish it with a wooden handle or a handle composed of some
non conducting material, and sometimes with two knobs or handles see figs. 9+
and 9.
My 6th object is effected by forming upon the front edge of my draw-out pudding
stand, a projecting lip, or hopper, see A Fig. 10, and sloping the inner surface thereof
in order that any ashes which fall within the said hopper may be discharged in to the
ashes pan beneath the fire. I make this hopper and pudding stand in one principal
piece (or casting).
My 7th object is effected by furnishing the draw out pudding stand (Figs. 10
58 or 59) with a duplicate "hit and miss" grate, for the purpose of cutting off, when
required, all accession of air from the under side of the fire.
The grated
apertures B of this "
brandery" are opened and closed by means of the rod C,
Figs. 10 58 and 59 or any other convenient mechanism.
My 8th object is attained by forming a lateral groove or cavity, such as shewn in
Fig. 16, upon the framework of the range & on one (or each) side of the fall bar
thereof, and inserting within this groove a sliding metal bolt such as shewn in
Fig. 17, provided with means in the nature of a catch, or stop, so that the bolt
may be slid back, or forward, and attach or release the fall bar, (see Fig. 19)
according as the latter requires to be let down or retained in its upright position.
By means of this bolt being made to engage the backside of the fall bar, as well
as the front thereof, I am enabled to let down the fall bar (when required) upon the
top of the fire instead of in front of it. Figs. 11 to 21 shew other simple combinations
for enclosing sliding bolts for this purpose, and Figs. 22, 23 & 24 shew another
form of catch; Fig. 23 consists of a casting which is inserted in a gap A, Fig. 24,
and rests upon a ledge B Fig. 24 contained upon the plates on either side of the
fire and is thus shewn in figure 22.
My 9th object is effected by attaching a sliding bolt upon the upper edge of the oven
front plate and covered by the hob similarly to that last named and which, (bolt), is
retained and hidden (preferably) beneath the projecting "nose" of the hot plate so
that by moving this bolt back or forward in its cavity it may engage a projecting
portion of the oven door (A Fig. 25 or 29) as a catch and prevent the door being
opened inadvertantly. I also make the said bolt to swing as shown by
Figs. 27 28 & 29 and suspend it in a marginal groove like Fig. 26 beneath the
front edge of the hob or upon a pin or stud, B Fig. 27, projecting from the oven
front, and retain the swing bolt upon the stud B by any convenient means such as
rivetting, a screw and nut &c.
My tenth object is attained by means of a metal bolt, similar to my eighth devices

page_text: which slides moves or rests within a cavity or groove constructed beneath the
overhanging "nose" of the hot plate and as the bolt is projected across the edge of
the fire door it prevents the latter swinging open. This bolt, or any variation
of my eighth device, may be employed to restrain the fire cover also and prevent its
forward or backward movement until the catch or bolt is withdrawn. These devices
are illustrated in the several diagrams marked Figs. 11 to 24 inclusive.
My eleventh object is effected by making the portion of the fire cover, called the
nosing" (and which is ordinarily polished bright) separate, or detachable, from the
fire cover,
and in the form of an over lay. I make this (brightened) loose piece of
nosing, with a flange or other suitable member thereon (such as D, figures 34 and 35)
for enabling it to slide over the face of the adjacent nosings (one or either) which are
on the right and left of it by means of such flange (or any other similar restraining
and guiding member) being made to move within a channel, groove or other suitable
catche or guide. This separate nosing is also removeable from the range whenever
required. In Figs. 30 to 37 inclusive I have shewn several ways, in which I
carry out this part of my invention. In figures 36 and 37 I have shewn two kinds of
grooves, A and B, within which the catches Cor the flanges D are confined; these
restraining catches, flanges grooves or guides may be greatly varied without affecting
my general plan of sliding the loose nose piece to the right or left hand. This
nose may be used as a catch to effect my 8th, 9th, & 10th objects, and is thus shewn
in figure 31 where the sliding nose E projects across the front of the fall bar F.
My twelfth object is attained by making the upright fire bars, ribs or breast of
my cooking range to slide up and down within guides, and compel the bottom
grate to rise and fall vertically along with the fire breast by rigidly uniting the
breast" and bottom grate of the range. I also provide levers, racks, pins, bolts,
pivots, notches and catches (one, any or all of them) for causing the combined
bottom grate and fire breast to remain stationary at any point required. I have
illustrated this mechanism in Figs. 46 to 51, which shew a vertical groove-
A Figs. 46. 47 & 48 in which I place the fire breast B, Figs. 49, 50 or 51 and
to which fire breast the bottom grate is permanently and rigidly attached so
that when the breast is raised the burning fuel contained within the fire space may
be lifted up also. In Fig. 50 I have shewn one method of retaining the breast at
any elevation by means of a double swinging pawl F and racks G and the manner
in which a common poker H may be employed as a lever to elevate the breast
(and pin) with. A great variety of simple catches may be employed to retain the
mechanism at any elevation required without affecting my invention.
My thirteenth object is effected thus; 1 make the back and sides of the fire space
of my cooking range of perforated plates ribs, bars or otherwise like the sides of a
grate or basket, see Figs. 40. 41. 42. 46. 47 and 48. This fire frame I make in one
or more pieces, and all around (behind) it I leave a clear space between this grated
frame and each oven and boiler, as well as the fire back, and cover over the top of the
said space (see plate marked A Figs. 46, 47 and 48) for the purpose of confining, and
controlling, the current of heat which proceeds through the body of the fire, into this
surrounding chamber, so that it is compelled to pass therefrom underneath each
(or either) oven or in any required direction. By this means I obtain a greatly
increased volume of heat to the bottom of each oven and the boiler (when present)
is also as thoroughly heated. The heat which ascends from the top of the fire is
sufficient for the hot plate and other purposes.
As a further variation of my improved provisions for heating the bottom of each
oven, more especially of open fire ranges make the whole of the iron fire basket
(consisting of the front and back ribs and bottom grate) capable of being removed
bodily from within the fire space so that it (the grate or basket containing the fire)
may be lowered or removed down to (or almost to) the base of the range and the
principal volume of the heat therefrom rises and passes in consequence in a natural
manner to the flue underneath the oven. It is capable of being easily replaced at its
ordinary (high) level near the hot plate or hob of the range. In Figs. 38. 39. 40.
41 & 42. I give illustrations of these various provisions. Fig. 441 shows a swing

page_text: door (marked A in Figs. 38. 39. 41. 44 and 45 for covering the side of the fire space
which is above or below the fire. In Figs. 38 and 39 B is an open space and A the
swinging door which may be turned upwards or down according as the fire basket is
required at the upper or lower part of the range. This door may be made to slide
in any convenient manner in preference to swinging as shewn.
My fourteenth object is effected as follows; I provide a sliding and moveable
damper or shutter such as shewn in Fig. 52 and place the same upon bearers (such
as B Fig. 46) beneath the fire for the purpose of removing any ashes which fall
through the bars of the grated fire basket into the flues which are behind the same.
When this shutter is pulled out the accumulated ashes behind the fire basket fall
into the ash pan and if any of the ashes have lodged within the flue beneath the
back boiler they may be raked out. I also construct one or more of the loose and
removeable parts of the hot plate of such a form that they may serve the double
purpose of dampers for the flues and covers for the apertures which are provided
(and used) for cleaning them out, so that by sliding, revolving, reversing or otherwise
moving the said covers they may open or close certain flue apertures and thereby
limit or absolutely stop the current of heat passing through the said flues, and in
addition thereto, afford more convenient facilities for cleaning out the soot and other
(possible) obstructions. These covers (of an angled form) are shewn in various
positions in Figs. 53 to 56 inclusive.
My fifteenth object is attained by means of the following mechanism: I make the
ash pan of my cooking range to fit closely, at certain parts thereof, within, or against,
the ash pit space provided for it, and furnish the pan with one or more moveable
flaps shutters or doors for cutting off all the usual inlets for air to the under side of
the fire. I also make the bracket shelf. (or stand) which is employed as a
* toaster
or pudding stand in front of the fire capable of being turned up against the front
ribs of the fire breast (or the frame thereof) in such a manner as to exclude all (or
almost all) access of air to the lower (front) portion of the fire see Fig. 59. In
addition to these methods, of excluding air from obtaining access to the lower parts
of the fire, I purpose employing the well known plan of shutting off the air from the
upper (front) part of the fire by the ordinary fire door.
My sixteenth object is effected in the following manner; I make my pudding
stand in one, or more, leaves or folds which enable it to be folded up into a small space
and not necessarily requiring it to slide (or be stowed away) underneath the fire.
These provisions are illustrated in Figs. 49. & 51. Figs. 49 and 51 shew this
brandery attached to the range fire breast by means of hooks or pins D fitting in
staples E which latter are attached permanently to some convenient part of the breast
and move with it if required; whilst Figs. 57. 58 and 59 shew the pudding stand
adapted for insertion beneath the fire as usual but in such a manner that this
brandery will rise or fall with the fire basket if required. The staples pins and
means for attachment are of very minor importance, and capable of great variation.
My seventeenth object is effected by making my cooking range ash pan (of either
cast or wrought Iron or both combined) with such mechanical provisions that it may
he used as a portable oven, or hot closet above the fire, when the fire basket is
lowered into the ash pit space by adapting it to be placed above, the fire in the space
left vacant by the lowering of the fire basket. The particular means by which it is
thus adapted are the supporting flange A, Fig. 43 (on each side of the pan) and the
inclined forin of the side walls B; this inclination I propose to vary, making the pan
sometimes smaller at the top than the base and tapering the sides reversely to those
shewn in Fig. 43.
My eighteenth object is effected as follows I form the cast Iron (or rolled metal)
shelves, for use within the oven, of my cooking range, with catches, hooks, pins,
flanges, grooves or other restraining (and otherwise useful) members at the corners,
sides or under surface thereof as shewn in Figs. 60 to 66 inclusive, so that as each
shelf rests upon the ledges, or supports, usually provided for it within the oven, these
restraining members project beneath the said supporting ledges and serve to retain
the shelf in its position upon the ledges even when it is partly drawn out of the oven;

page_text: when the shelf is partially withdrawn from the oven these catches (at the hinder
part of the shelf) serve to prevent the latter from tilting. These said catches, or
hooks, enable the shelves to be more conveniently distanced, one shelf above another,
by being employed, (alternately) as feet to support a shelf at a higher elevation above
the side bearers thereof, or as hooks (when the shelf is turned upside down) by
means of which the shelf may be suspended from, and beneath the side bearers. I
also construct the shelves for use inside the oven, of such a forin, that they may serve
as pans, trays or dishes for cooking purpose: thus, 1 make one broad side (or
surface) of the shelf flat, solid and smooth like an ordinary oven shelf (i.e. without
perforations) and the reverse side thereof I border round (and sometimes intersect)
with flanges see Fig. 66 so as to form one or more cavities (A B or C fig. 66)
resembling dishes for frying or other purposes. Such shelves are also capable of,
and intended for use as cooking utensils outside the oven as well as inside thereof.
The restraining member may be rigidly attached to the shelf by rivetting or casting
it thereon or may be detachable and suspended, as shewn by A Fig. 65 or attached
by bolts see B Figs. 661 and 66. In Fig. 61 the parts marked C represent bent
wires firmly fixed in the shelf.
My nineteenth object is effected thus-I make the bracket shelf (for use outside
and) beneath each oven door of my range in two or more principal parts or leaves
and capable of being folded up into a small compass similarly to the pudding stand
shewn in Figs. 49, 51, 57, 58 & 59. I also make them capable of use (when placed
in front of the fire) as pudding stands alternately with their use for oven bracket
shelves.
My twentieth object is effected as follows I provide a duplicate (outside) roof plate
or saddle, of cast or wrought metal, for each oven top, and raise the said roof plate
when ever the top of the oven gets too hot. I effect the raising or lowering of this
roof plate by any simple and convenient mechanism such as handles, levers, cams or
other appliances operated, preferably, from the front of the range and elevate the said
plate either at that side (or part) only which is nearest to the fire, or at both or all
sides thereof: by these means I prevent the heat from the fire becoming too fierce for
the top of the oven without interfering with the heating of the hot plate above it or
the vessels thereon. In Figs. 67 to 70 I shew several diagrams illustrative of this
improvement. The elevating means may be varied ad libitum. It is not necessary
always to cover the whole of the oven top with this protection plate or to extend it as
in Figs. 66 and 68 to the margin of the fire space A. The roof may be flat or
curved. The heat cannot obtain access to the underside of the loose roof plate B.
My twenty-first object is attained by the following mechanism I make the bottom
grate of my cooking range of (or with) tubular bars, or ribs affording spaces for
ashes and air currents to pass freely between the said bars whilst the ribs themselves
form tubes which are open at each end. Each of these tubular bars extends from one
side of the fire to another, and is open at each end, and affords access at one end for
a current of air to enter the tube, where it becomes heated in its passage (by the fire
within the grate) and passing out at the further extremity of the tube) enters the flue
beyond the fire space (or basket) where it unites with the gasses given off by the fire,
and serves to consume (more fully) the smoke and gaseous products emitted from the
fire into the said flue. The current of heat passing from the fire into the flue beyond
it, affords a suction and draught, for drawing air into, and through, the tubes of the
bottom grate. I make this tubular bottom grate of two (or more) principal parts, an
upper and lower part (see Figs. 71 & 72) in preference to casting the same in one
piece, with cores. I have shewn a tubular fire bottom grate constructed according to
my invention of two halves united by screws and nuts A Fig. 71, the open ends of the
tubes are marked B and the grate meshes C. In certain cases the parts marked D
may consist of a metal flange which affords a suitable member for screwing or other-
wise attaching this grate to the fire breast as shewn in figures 49 and 50 and as a
damper to exclude cold air from entering the flue beneath the back boiler (as shewn
at J figure 50), when the fire is lifted for reducing purposes. A tubular bottom grate
constructed according to my invention may have tubes of any section or of any outline

page_text: and traversing the space they are placed in either from right to left, front to back,
inclined up or down, diagonal, wavy or eccentric but must have open meshes for
draught and clearance of ashes after the manner of an ordinary fire grate. The upper
part of the grating can be easily replaced if it burns away.
My twenty second object is effected thus I make the plate rack of my cooking range
of cast metal (and preferably in one piece) by casting the same in a mould in contra-
distinction to making the same of wrought iron or steels bars, forged or other wise
fitted and rivetted together. I also make it of rolled sheet metal, and in all cases
whether of cast or rolled metal of such a form that, (when required) it may be used
for a dish or tray, for cooking or similar purposes, by using the underside of it. In
figure 73 I have shewn an illustration of the under side of such a plate rack, the
part A, B, C forming shallow trays for cooking purposes and the portions marked D
and E ornamental or plain, solid or perforated.
My twenty-third object is effected as follows,-I provide in the upper margin of the
centre metal cove plate (of my cooking range,) an aperture sufficiently large for the pur-
poses of a cleaning (or soot) door for the flue, and cover the face of this aperture with a
moveable plate, which plate is rendered adjustable, (by being drawn forward to any
required distance) for affording an escapement for the steam and fumes which are
generated outside the range and hot plate, into the flue behind and above the range.
This ventilator may be in front of the chimney or in the flue pipe instead of the metal
cove plate. It is illustrated in figures 74 to 77. the brackets A Fig. 74 and pins B
fig. 76, are supports for the dampers Figs. 75 and 77.
My twenty fourth object is effected thus: to prevent the breaking of a cooking
range fire cover, when it is in use 1 make a partial severance of the cover, (which
usually contains a large circular aperture in the centre) by cutting it across the full
breadth of one of its margins. As the frame expands with heat, or contracts in
cooling, the partition referred to allows the frame to expand or contract, without
danger of its breaking. I effect the partition referred to, in various ways such as,
First by inserting, suitably within the mould in which the plate is cast a thin piece
of Asbestus, carbonized material or other suitable foreign substance for preventing the
molten metal uniting at that one part; the said insertion may be afterwards removed
from the casting or permanently left therein.
Secondly, by cutting a V (or other) shaped groove into the under side of the mould
until it is completely severed across the whole margin (at that one part as above
described) sufficiently wide to pass a sheet of writing paper through the crevice. On a
the face (or upper side) of the cover mould, I add a sufficiently thick strap, across
the said crevice, to insure such frame or plate (when cast) being without any actual
severance; the partition being, thereafter effected by grinding, filing, chipping, or
otherwise removing, the strap of superadded metal from the face of the plate. My
invention will be readily understood on reference to Figs. 78, 79 and 80 where in the
latter figure the superadded metal strap across the V shaped cut A is marked B and
the partition is marked C in figs. 78 and 79. The V groove may be upon the upper
side of plate if required.
My twenty fifth object is attained in the same manner as that last described and is
to prevent breakage of the plates, resembling the metal fire cover frame described in 4
the last improvements. I employ similar means to those above detailed in carrying
out this part of my invention which has reference to the rectangular plates which are
inserted within the hob, or hot plate of the range and which contain what are called
(circular) "cups and rings "I have shewn one of these plates and the partition
(marked B) in Fig. 79.
5
My twenty sixth object is effected thus:-I provide a limited aperture,
and a damper therefor, at the upper part of that oven flue, which is on the side
farthest from the fire, and afford a vent for the heat which passes over the top of the
oven (and under the hot plate of the range into this distant side flue) through the
aperture named and there controll it with one or more dampers. I place this damper 5
underneath that reinoveable part of the hob which serves as a cover plate for this:
distant oven (side) flue, and in some cases (if not in all). L combine the damper with

page_text: the said removeable cover plate as shewn in Figs. 53 to 56. I also make the aperture
which is closed by this cover plate, large enough to admit an ordinary (house maids)
"hand" brush for cleaning out the oven side flue. The removeable cover plates (for
the oven side flues) and the apertures covered by them, have always been, hitherto,
very small ones, and the apertures would not admit of any ordinary housemaids
"hand" brush, and in consequence of the apertures being so small such flues were
difficult to clean out. I make each of these combined cover plates and dampers in
one, two, (or more) pieces as required, and vary the portion of the aperture through
which the heat is allowed to obtain vent, thus, by using twin dampers of this angled
form as shewn in Fig. 531 I can open either the hinder portion alternately, or both of
them at the same time according as I wish to direct the heat across the back, or front,
part of the oven top or afford an unrestricted vent for the heat see figures 53 to 56
which serve to illustrate this part of my invention. In Figs. 54 and 54 I shew a
hinged damper A attached to the side of the oven which I sometimes employ in
preference to the combined cover plate and damper (single or twin).. I prefer to leave
a small escapement for the heat; even when these dampers are closed as shewn by
the space marked B in Fig. 54. Such space may be provided in any other convenient
manner or place, so that when these dampers are closed there may still be a very slight
current of heat passing underneath the hot plate and through the aperture B. I place
these damping appliances against the side of the oven and not on the top of it when I
employ the duplicate lifting roof; but I sometimes attach them to the elevating roof
or to the fast roof of the oven but always on that side of the oven or oven top which
is farthest away from the fire. My purpose in so placing them is that I may always
retain a volume of heat above each oven, even when I cut off the chief current, (of
heat) therefrom. The dampers which have hitherto been employed for regulating the
supply of heat to the top of each oven have been placed at the side which was nearest
to the fire or in the centre of the oven top, and when the damper was closed, no heat
whatever could obtain access to that space above the oven which was beyond the
damper so that when such a damper was closed for reducing the heat of the oven top,
the heat of the hot plate was diminished also. By this mechanism 1 am enabled to
regulate the amount of heat which I allow to pass over the top of each oven, and
underneath the hot plate of the range.
"
My twenty seventh object (which applies exclusively to the, so called, "Leamington
ranges) is effected as follows; I construct the whole of the back flue of each oven
completely beneath the hot plate of the range and in such a manner that it may
combine with the main flue of the range (leading from the back of the fire) the
lower part of which (centre main) flue is constructed upon or within the limits of the
hob and not beyond and behind it. I provide access to the flue behind each oven for
cleaning purposes by means of a capacious aperture and removable cover plate (or
combined cover & damper) which forms part of the hob or hot plate. Combined with
this removeable cover plate, (either by being attached thereto, covered thereby, or
controlled therewith) I provide a damper for the closing of the back oven flue (into
which all the other flues of the same oven converge). I also construct and close, the
Blues of my side boiler, (when so required) in a similar manner, and by similar
mechanism and means, to those just described as pertaining to the ovens.
My twenty eighth object is effected thus, I construct a cage, rack or frame, of cast
metal for attachment to the front fire bars of the ra ige, (preferably by hanging it
thereon) and make the upper part thereof open, and the front wall of it serrated,
somewhat, after the manner of a fork, with the prongs pointing upward (see Fig. 81
which is an inside or back view of this frame, a space being left between the fire bars
and the front wall of this frame sufficient to admit of the insertion, (from either the
top or bottom) of the smoothing irons-which require heating. These irons are
placed within this framework, (preverably) in the following manner;-First two or
more smoothing irons are inserted with the points upwards, their broad, straight
heels resting upon a base plate (A Fig. 81) or other support which forms part of
the appliance, and their handles projecting outward, through, and between the

page_text: interstices of the forked barricade (as B Fig. 82): above the first row of irons, I
place others, with their points downward, their handles projecting like the former
ones through interstices intermediate with those above named (C Fig. 82). In order
to make the the open and close fire mechanism of my invention better understood, I
wish to add the following particulars to those already given. By means of the
cogged or toothed rack shewn upon the lower inside edge of the hood B in fig. 2 (and
which is similarly furnished on each side of the hood) being adjusted within the
teeth of the wheel fig. 5 (which is also shewn at E fig. 2 and E' fig. 3) and the
cogged rack, or racks, on one or both margins of the fire cover (as shewn at F in
figs. 2, 3 and 4) being adjusted also within the same cogged wheels, the forward and
backward propelling impulse may be imparted to either the hood or the fire cover,
the intermediate wheel (or wheels) communicating the motion from the hood to the
fire cover or vice versa.
The wheels may contain the holes and the range framework, the pins, and the
vertical, horizontal or other positions thereof and the number of racks and wheels
employed for this purpose may be greatly varied without departing from the
essential feature of (this part of) my invention, which consists in effecting
the simultaneous propulsion of the flue hood and fire cover in opposite directions by
means of cogged wheels placed intermediately between racks contained upon the
said fire cover and travelling hood.
I am aware that, previous to my invention, such mechanism as the following have
been employed in Stoves, Cooking ranges and fire places, namely;
:
:
In a cooking range, a tunnel shaped porch for convertible flue purposes which
was closed by an angled "fire cover : also a cogged rack and associate mechanism
for propelling a convertible flue hood in vertical planes, operated behind the back
cove plate of the range: also lever mechanism' for simultaneously propelling (in
opposite directions) the fire cover of a range and a travelling flue hood; also fire
breasts which could be inserted from the top within vertical slides and .removed
therefrom whenever required: also fire spaces composed of gratings on every side
except the top also fire baskets of a rotary character which consisted of a grated
cylinder also cinder sifting fire shovels: also cinder sifting grates within range
ash pans which have folding (wire) handles attached to them: also draught excluding
doors, hinged upon the fast side cheeks or frame of the range, near the fire, but not
hinged or attached to the fire breast thereof, and used as toasting or pudding stands :
also fire bottom grates which can be raised up as the fuel burns down below the hob:
also latches rivetted to the front plates of ranges near the hot plate nosing as means
for fastening range fall bars: also latches pivotted to cooking range oven doors for
fastening purposes: also vertical doors beneath the fire for cleaning out flues behind
it and apertures and cover plates upon cooking range hobs for flue cleaning purposes:
also hit and miss gratings to cut off the access of air from cooking range fires: also
pudding stands or branderies with hinged mechanism for regulating the height of
pans or dishes: also side plates inside ovens with grooves upon them, in which
grooves the oven shelves can slide and be prevented from tilting: also tubular engine
fire bars for smoke consuming purposes: also a hollow chamber or drawer as a
cooking range fire bottom (without any grated apertures) for smoke consuming
purposes also cooking range plate racks which have been cast in a mould in one
piece also cooking range cleaning (or soot) doors which served the double purposes
of ventilator & soot door: also cooking range cover plates for the fire and the hob
which were severed and made in two separate halves and called "split'
also flame and heat diverting mechanism consisting of "midfeathers" on oven top or
pivotted dampers thereon: also cooking ranges which have not any flue chamber
beyond the area of the hob and I am also aware that wrought Iron bars have
been made to hang upon the fire breast of a cooking range as
a support for
smoothing irons.
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covers:
It will therefore be understood that I do not claim these things broadly as my
invention,

page_text: 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
1st in a cooking range the combination therewith of mechanism for open and close
fire purposes substantially as herein described and shewn.
2nd in a cooking range open & close fire mechanism the combination therewith of
one or more horizontal cogged wheels within or upon the hob for simultaneously
propelling the fire cover thereof and a travelling hood all substantially as herein
described and shewn.
3rd in a cooking range open and close fire mechanism the combination with the fire
cover thereof of one or more cogged racks for propelling purposes, all substantially
as herein described and shewn.
4th in a cooking range open and close fire mechanism the combination with the
travelling hood thereof of one or more cogged racks for propelling purposes, all
substantially as herein described and shewn.
5th in a cooking range the combination with the fire bottom grate thereof of
mechanism for lowering the right or left side thereof, all substantially as herein
described and shewn and for the purpose specified.
6th in a
cooking range the combination with the ash pan thereof of a cinder
sifting shovel, all substantially as herein described and shewn and for the purpose
specified.
7th in a cooking range the combination with the pudding stand (or "brandery")
thereof of a hopper shaped lip, all substantially as herein described and shewn and for
purpose specified.
8th in a cooking range the combination with the fall bar and doors thereof of
fastening appliances, all substantially as herein described and shewn and for purposes
specified.
9th in a cooking range the combination therewith of mechanism for preventing
the exposure of the "fire cover nosing" to direct contact with the smoke and flames,
all substantially as herein described and shewn.
10th in a cooking range the combination therewith of a rigidly united fire breast
and bottom grate, which can be raised and lowered and retained in any required
position within vertical guides, all substantially as herein described and shewn and for
purposes specified.
11th in a cooking range the combination therewith of an enclosed (or covered)
flame chamber behind the fire basket and horizontal ash door therefor, all substantially
as herein described and shewn and for purposes specified.
12th in a cooking range the combination with the flue covers of the hob, of
angle plates for flue damping purposes, all substantially as herein described and
shewn.
13th in a cooking range the combination therewith of twin damper flue
covering mechanism, all substantially as herein described and shewn and for purpose
specified.
14th in a cooking range the combination therewith of a folding pudding stand
or "brandery." all substantially as herein described and shewn and for purpose
specified.
15th in a cooking range the combination therewith of a folding "brandery" united
to a rising and lowering fire breast and bottom grate all substantially as herein
described and shewn.
16th in a cooking range the combination therewith of a folding bracket shelf to the
oven all substantially as herein described.
17th in a cooking range the combination there with of a removeable and transposable
(complete) fire basket, all substantially as herein described and shewn and for the
purpose specified.
18th in a cooking range the combination therewith of a transposable ash pan, fire

page_text: grate (or basket) and flue door, all substantially as herein described and shewn and for
the purpose specified.
19th in a cooking range the combination with any of the inside oven shelves
thereof of non-tilting catches or mechanism, all substantially as herein described
and shewn.
20th in a cooking range the combination with any of the inside oven shelves
thereof of onc
or more tray divisions by casting flanges upon one side of the
shelf, all substantially as herein described and shewn and for the purpose-specified.
21st in a cooking range the combination therewith of a folding shelf for use in
front of the fire as a pudding stand, whether it is attached to the fire breast or any
other part of the range, all substantially as herein described and shewn, and for the
purposes specified.
22nd in a cooking range the combination therewith of mechanism by means of
which the oven bracket shelf may be alternately used in front of the fire and oven
as required.
23rd in a cooking range the combination with each or either oven thereof of a
loose and duplicate outside roof plate and elevating mechanism therefor, all sub-
stantially as herein described and shewn and for the purposes specified.
24th in a stove grate or cooking range the combination therewith of a tubular fire
bottom grate all substantially as herein described and shewn and for the purpose
specified.
25th in a cooking range the combination therewith of a tubular fire bottom grate
all substantially as herein described and shewn and for the purpose specified.
26th in a cooking range the combination with the cast metal plate rack thereof of
tray forming flanges, all substantially as herein described and shewn and for the
purpose specified.
27th in a cooking range the combination therewith of a fire cover severed across
one margin thereof all substantially as herein described and shewn and for the purpose
specified.
28th in a cooking range the combination therewith of a hot plate cover severed
across one margin thereof, all substantially as herein described and shewn and for the
purpose specified.
29th in a cooking range the combination with the hob or hot plate thereof of
twin dampers all substantially as herein described and shewn and for the purpose
specified.
30th in a cooking range the combination with the fire breast thereof of a
frame for supporting smoothing irons all substantially as herein described and shewn.
Dated this 29th day of March 1888.
JOSEPH LOCKWOOD,
Langside, Glasgow,
Agent for the Inventor.