Improvements in Fittings for Lavatory Basins and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Nov., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 2nd Aug., 1900-Accepted, 1st Dec., 1900
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fittings for Lavatory Basins and the like.
ROBERT WILLIAM MCDONALD, 3, Lambeth Hill, Queen Victoria Street, London,
E.C., Manufacturer of Sanitary Appliances, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:
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My improvements in lavatory stands, and outlet pipes, consist in the utilization
of the outlet pipe for supporting the weight of the basin, and attaching to the
pipe branches in such a manner that the stand is adjustable to various sizes and
forms of basins. I arrange for the pipe which serves as support and conduit to
have an attachment allowing when it is wished for the overflow water to pass
down; the form of the pipe allowing of an improved trapping.
The down pipe is of iron, or other hard metal. The outlet of the basin is fitted
into the top in any convenient way (either by nutted screws to come through the
basin and fixing on to a flange at the top of the down pipe or by screwing the
plug and washer direct into the down pipe) or in any other convenient way. At
the bottom of the pipe is a base which stands on the floor. A trap is fitted into the
pipe at any position that seems desirable. In one variation I make a base with
three or more legs and a trap of S-trap form serves as one of the legs. In
another variation the trap is of the bell type and is contained in the base.
Whatever trap is used has a cleansing hole (properly closed and easy of access)
fitted to it. To the down pipe I attach arms in such a position that they project
from the down pipe to the basin-the points of support so arranged form a
firm support for the basin.
The arms may be of very various designs, and allow of great adjustment. In
one variation, round the pipe at a convenient height I clip by means of a metal
clip (and screws and nuts) three arms or branches, two of which go from the pipe
to the sides and one to the front of the basin. To suit the smallest size basin
the points on which the basin rests are closed in; the lower ends of the
branches are clipped to the pipe lower than for a larger basin; to suit a larger
basin the supports are opened out and the lower ends are clipped to the pipe
at a higher point, a wedge of suitable shape filling up the space, left through the
branch leaving the pipe at a more obtuse angle.
In another variation I let the arms pivot on pins regulating their angle from
the down pipe by screws and nuts. I also arrange for their radiating from a
bracket fitted to the down pipe.
The number of arms may be varied, their shape or the exact method by which
they are attached to the pipe may be varied so long as they are fitted to the pipe
to combine with the pipe in firmly supporting the lavatory & so that in the case
of the adjustable form of the stand their height on the pipe and their angle from
the pipe (or from a radiating point fitted to the pipe) may be varied. Cross pieces
of any pattern may be attached to the branches as also friezes or other ornamental
work, and buffers or cushions of rubber or the like may be fitted at the points of
contact with the basin. The stand may be made to any design ornamental or

page_text: plain which admits of the mechanical arrangements here described. The improve-
ments may be used for the support of sinks or any other vessel as well as lavatory
basins.
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Improvements in Fittings for Lavatory Basins and the like.
ROBERT WILLIAM MCDONALD, 3, Lambeth Hill, Queen Victoria Street, London,
E.C., Manufacturer of Sanitary Appliances, 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:
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My improvements in lavatory stands and outlet pipes consists in the utilization
of the outlet pipe for supporting the weight of the basin and attaching to the
pipe branches in such a manner that the stand is adjustable to various sizes and
forms of basins.
I arrange for the pipe (A) which serves as support and conduit to have an
attachment for an improved trapping. The down pipe is of iron or other hard
metal. The outlet of the basin M is fitted into the top in any convenient way
either by nutted screws fixing on to a flange at the top of the down pipe as shown
in the drawing (L K) or by screwing the plug and washer direct into the down
pipe or in any other convenient way. At the bottom of the pipe is a base (B)
which stands on the floor. A trap (C) is fitted into the pipe at any position that
seems desirable. In the drawing I shew base with three legs B B B and the
trap (C) acts as a further support. In place of the trap (C) shewn in drawing, a
bell trap fitted into base may be substituted. Whatever trap is used has fitted to
it a cleansing hole shewn in drawing as (D) properly closed and easy of access I
secure the two side arms to the pipe as shewn in the drawing by means of metal
collars or clips (G). The two side arms are attached by pivots (1) from the
clips (G), the front arm is attached from the clips (N).. All the clips are secured
by bolts and nuts (H) and may be raised or lowered. The raising and lowering of
the clip (N) and the holes in the tie (0) allow of the front arm suiting basins of
various sizes back to front. The varying width between the side arms is effected
as shewn in the drawing by the cross piece (J) which working with bolts &
nuts (H) and slots in side arms marked (F) varies the angle of the arms as may
be desired. The arms may be clipped direct to the pipes without pivots or bolts
or they may be fixed to brackets projecting from the pipe and may be fixed firmly
without adjustment to suit one size basin only. Any screw and nut attachment or
wedge may be used for varying their angle with the down pipe.
The number of arms may be varied, their shape or the exact method by which
they are attached to the pipe may be varied so long as they are fitted to the
pipe to combine with the pipe in firmly supporting the lavatory, and so that (in
the case of the adjustable form of the stand) their height on the pipe and their
angle from the pipe (or radiating point fitted to the pipe) may be varied. Cross
pieces of any pattern may be attached to the branches as also friezes or other
ornamental work, and buffers or cushions of rubber or the like may be fitted at
points of contact with the basin.
The stand may be made to any design ornamental or plain which admits of the
mechanical arrangements herein described. The improvements may be used for
the support of sinks or any other vessel as well as lavatory basins.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:-
1. The utilizing of the down pipe forming a conduit for the waste water in
conjunction with the branches fixed thereto as the support for the basin.
2. The method of adjustment described by which the same stand can be made to
suit either, round, square oblong or angle basins, lavatory tops and the like of
very varying sizes thus enabling a better fitting of the stand with the basin
and obviating the difficulties experienced in keeping the variety of stands hitherto
required.
3. The improved mode of trapping described.
4. The improved appearance effected by utilizing the down pipe in such a
manner as that it can be ornamented and at the same time shield the water supply
pipes from view.