of SPRINGS AND FITTINGS FOR STOPPERS FOR BOTTLES AND OTHER VESSELS
Year: 1883

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to James Scope Davison of Sunderland, in the County of
Durham, Glass Manufacturer for an Invention of SPRINGS AND FITTINGS
FOR STOPPERS FOR BOTTLES AND OTHER VESSELS
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said James Scope Davison at
the Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 9th February 1883.
JAMES SCOPE DAVISON of Sunderland in the County of Durham, Glass
Manufacturer, "SPRINGS AND FITTINGS FOR STOPPERS FOR BOTTLES AND OTHER
VESSELS
"
This invention relates to the application of springs and other fittings to stoppers,
capsules and covers for glass and earthenware bottles, jars and other hollow vessels
to contain wines, spirits, ale, stout, beer, cordials, mineral waters, aerated, gaseous,
and still waters, or other liquids; and all kinds of pickles, preserved fruits, and
other articles of food; and the various modes of application are as follows:-
Firstly. I make springs of india rubber or any flexible material, also metallic
springs. I fix, tie or spring round the neck of bottle or vessel, a band, ring, or
hoop of any suitable elastic or metallic substance, or any other strong durable
material or fabric, such as wire, india rubber, leather, cord, etc, formed plain or
with one or any number of studs, arms, eyelets, or hooks, fixed, or loose, to which
the spring or springs are connected; then I make a stopper, cap, or capsule of any
suitable material, and fit it up in the same manner also fixing it to the springs.
Secondly. I make a cap or capsule of any suitable material with a close or open
top, and I fit into it a cork, india rubber, or anything suitable for stoppering the
bottle or vessel, which has to come in contact with the liquid, and through the
head I put a hole (horizontally) so that the spring itself can pass through to its
middle and remain, leaving each end loose to slip on and off the studs or arms at
will, or can be securely fastened to the band, ring, or hoop round the neck of bottle
or vessel connecting bottle, stopper and springs altogether.
Thirdly. I pass through the hole in head of stopper a cross-bar with or without
books or eyelets for double springs when required instead of spring mentioned.
Fourthly. I also make a recess across the head of stopper for the spring or

page_text: cross-bar to rest in, or it may have a plain flat top for the spring or cross-bar to
rest upon which can be slipped on and off at will, so as the stopper will be loose
from the springs when required.
Fifthly. I form on each side of the cap or capsule a hook or ring opposite each
other so as the springs act as stays and independent of each other when required.
Sixthly. I form the stoppers of solid cork and pass through the head the india
rubber springs, or a plain pin of wire, or a bar with an eyelet or hook at each end
to fix the springs to when required.
Seventhly. I also form solid stoppers of suitable material (such as are already
in use) glass, earthenware, vulcanite, lionite, ebonite, india-rubber, wood, or com-
position with or without holes in the head of them, and of any suitable form and
shape when required, and with a cork or india rubber hoop or washer placed and
fixed upon or into the stopper so as to fit into and bear upon the mouth of the
bottle or vessel,
In the case of any such stoppers (above described) when no special provision is
made for receiving the springs, 1 propose to fix on the neck of the stopper (under
the head) a hoop or ring of any suitable material with or without eyelets or loops
to guide and keep the spring in position.
Eighthly. I also stopper the bottle or vessel by forming the cap or capsule and
springs in one solid piece of india-rubber of suitable thickness, size, and shape when

page_text: SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent filed
by the said James Scope Davison in the Great Seal Patent Office on the
9th August 1883.
JAMES SCOPE DAVISON of Sunderland in the County of Durham Glass
Manufacturer. SPRINGS AND FITTINGS FOR STOPPERS FOR BOTTLES AND SIMILAR
VESSELS.
This invention relates to the application of springs and other fittings to stoppers,
Capsules and covers for glass and earthenware bottles jars and other hollow vessels
to contain Wines, Spirits, Ale, Stout Beer, Cordials, Mineral waters, Aérated,
Gaseous and Still waters or other liquids and all kinds of Pickles, preserved fruits
and other articles of food; and the various modes of application are as follows:
Firstly I make springs of India Rubber or any flexible material or of steel or
other metal I fix tie or spring round the neck of bottle or vessel a band ring or
hoop of any suitable elastic or metallic substance or any strong durable material
or fabric, such as wire India Rubber, Leather, Cord, &c formed plain or with one or
any number of studs, arms eyelets, or books fixed or loose to which the spring or
springs are connected; then I make a stopper, cap or capsule of any suitable
material and fit it up in a similar manner also attaching it to the springs.
Secondly I make a cap or capsule of any suitable material with a close or open
top, and I fit into it a cork, India rubber or anything suitable for stoppering the
bottle or vessel, which has to come in contact with the liquid and through the head
I put a hole (horizontally) so that the spring itself can pass through to its middle
and remain, leaving each end loose to slip on and off the studs or arms at will, or
can be securely fastened to the band, ring, or hoop round the neck of bottle or
vessel connecting bottle, stopper and springs altogether.
Thirdly I pass through the hole in head of stopper a cross bar with or without
hooks, or eyelets for double springs when required instead of spring mentioned.
Fourthly I also make a recess accross the head of stopper for the spring or cross
bar to rest in, or it may have a plain flat top for the spring or cross-bar to rest
upon which can be slipped on and off at will; so as the stopper will be loose from
the springs when required.
Fifthly I form on each side of the cap or capsule a hook or ring opposite each
other so as the springs act as stays and independent of each other when required.
Sixthly I form the stoppers of solid cork and pass through the head the India
Rubber Springs or a plain pin of wire or a bar with an eyelet or hook at each end
to fix the springs to when required
Seventhly I also form solid stoppers of suitable material (such as are already in
use) glass Earthenware Vulcanite, Lionite, Ebonite, India rubber, Wood or com-
position with or without holes in the head of them and of any suitable form and
shape and with a cork or India rubber hoop or washer placed and fixed upon or
into the stopper so as to fit into and bear upon the mouth of the bottle or vessel
when necessary to make the joint air or water tight-In the case of any such
stoppers (above described) when no special provision is made for receiving the
springs.
propose to fix on the neck of the stopper (under the head) a hoop or
ring of any suitable material with or without eyelets or loops to guide and keep
the spring in position
Eighthly I also stopper the bottle or vessel by forming the cap or capsule and
springs in one solid piece of India rubber of suitable thickness size and shape when
required.

page_text: DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
On the accompanying sheet of drawings I have illustrated various forms in which
I propose to apply my invention practically but it is obvious that the details may
be carried out in a great variety of different forms without departing from the
principle of my invention which comprehends securing stoppers of bottles or similar 5
vessels by means of springs attached to the bottle neck and to the stopper either
direct or by means of a capsule fitting the stopper by means of which attachment
the stopper may be removed from mouth of bottle and replaced therein without
necessarily detaching the springs from it.
Figure 1 shews a cork stopper A covered by a capsule C fixed tightly in mouth 1
of bottle B by the tension of an India rubber band spring S which passes through
a hole in capsule and cork and has its ends secured by a wire round bottle neck.
Figure 2 shews a stopper A of "pot"-p
'-ware glass or other similar material having
an India rubber ring R under the neck to make the joint on mouth of Bottle B, the
elastic band spring S passing through a hole in top of stopper.
Figure 3, shews a cork stopper A having a hole in it through which the elastic
band spring S passes
Figure 4 shews a thimble shaped stopper A of metal or other suitable material
with an India rubber ring R to make the joint, the elastic band spring S in this
case being drawn over the stopper by a ring O through which it passes.
Figure 5 shews one form in which I propose to apply a metallic spring to secure
the stopper A. The elliptic spring S fits round a stud formed on top of stopper
and has its ends attached by rigid bars or links LL to eyelets or hooks on a ring
or band round neck of bottle. A ring or loop O through top of the stud enables
the stopper to be withdrawn against the resistance of the spring S.
Figure 6 shews the stopper A secured by two coiled springs S S against the
-tension of which it is removed from mouth of bottle B by turning it back on one
of its edges as a fulcrum by applying the thumb to the opposite edge.
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Figure 7 shews the application of coiled-springs-S-S to a cork-stopper-A-covered
by a capsule C to which the springs-may-either be attached by studs or hooks 3
formed on the capsule or as shown to a cross bar K over the top.
Figure 8 shews a stopper A with a cross bar K passing through it the springs S
(shewn as India rubber links) being attached to each end and to hooks on a ring
round bottle neck
Figure 9 shews a modification of attachment of India rubber link springs S and 3
Figure 9 plan of same
Figure 10 shews a form of thimble stopper A with projecting lugs through which
flat band springs S of India rubber are passed and secured by wire to neck of
bottle Figure 10ª is a plan of stopper A
Figure 11 shews a stopper A over the top of which in a groove passes the band 4
spring S having its ends secured by a wire to bottle neck. In some cases the India
rubber may be formed so as to cover the whole of the top of the stopper A like a
capsule with the band springs S S in one piece with it.
Figure 12. shews the application of my spring fittings to an internally stoppered
bottle of the old pattern (without any special formation of the neck or mouth) such 4
as the old soda water or lemonade bottles-In this case after the ball stopper A has
been passed into the bottle the mouth is fitted with a cork or other similar elastic
washer or ferrule F tapered inside to form a seat for the ball stopper A. The
tapered ferrule F having been inserted the metallic (or other) Cap C is drawn over
it against the resistance of the elastic band springs S which are secured round the
neck of bottle B. When the bottle is required to be opened the ball stopper A is
forced down in the usual way and the contents poured out. When the bottle is
returned to be replenished the cover held by the springs S is slipped aside when
the tapered ferrule can be withdrawn if necessary and the ball stopper will come
out of the mouth so that cleaning can be effected.

page_text: Figure 13 Shews another mode of application of my springs and fittings to an
internally stoppered bottle having a special formation of the mouth which is
enlarged as shewn, being made to receive an elastic washer W which is held down
by a ferrule F over which the fitting or cap C is placed and held by the springs SS
attached as before to the neck of bottle B. Figure 13ª is a plan of the fitting or
cap C.
Figure 14. Shews another mode of fitting a bottle, such as described and shewn
by Figure 12, a ferrule F being inserted in the mouth of bottle B having in it a
recess to receive an elastic washer W against which the ball stopper A is passed by
the liquid under pressure. The fitting or cap C has in this case an elastic washer W
which is pressed down on the mouth of bottle to make an air and water tight joint
by the springs S S.
Figure 15. Shews the application to a jar such as for pickles or preserves C. is
the cover fitted with a ring R having four hooks formed on it and the neck of the
jar has a hoop H securing four India rubber loop springs S S. The cover C being
placed in the mouth of jar and the loop springs stretched so as to pass over the
hooks the jar is closed air tight by the elastic washer W being pressed on the
mouth. It will be understood that to all the fittings shewn on Figures 12. 13. 14
and 15 metallic springs can be applied instead of India rubber if preferred or
required to resist great pressure
Having now fully described my invention and illustrated various modes in which
it may be carried into practical application I declare that what I claim as novel
and secured to me by Letters Patent is
The application of springs attached to the neck of a bottle jar or similar vessel to
secure the cork or other stopper, with or without a capsule fitting, substantially as
shewn and described.
In witness whereof I the said James Scope Davison have hereunto set my hand
and seal this eighth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and eighty three.
UCAN
TINANT
JAMES, S. DAVISON [
Witness:
T. J. DANSON F. Inst P. Agents
Consulting Engineer New Castle upon Tyne.