Improvements in the Construction of Gulleys.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Jan., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 23rd Oct., 189-Accepted, 24th Nov., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Gulleys.
1, SAMPSON MORLEY of Woodbine Cottage, Stannington, in the County of York,
Cleansing Superintendent, do hereby declare the nature of my invention to be
as follows:-
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This invention of improvements in gulleys refers more particularly to street
gulleys, and has for its object to render such gulleys more effective in their
operation, and by reason of their improved and simple construction, they can be
readily and perfectly cleaned from sand or other solid matter deposited in any part
thereof.
propose to make the gulley to consist of a chamber or well, preferably of metal
and of rectangular form, provided with a removable grate closing the top opening
in the usual way, and having the overflow or escape opening near the top of one of
the sides.
This overflow waterway opens into a trap of such dimensions that a man can
readily pass his arm into it, and with his hand, or a suitable scraper can clean out
any sediment that may have been deposited in the bend of the trap.
To prevent as much as possible the entrance of any floating matter or substances
carried by the water, into the trap from the gulley, I fix a removable grate in front
of the opening or waterway, and I arrange it as follows, so that it can be easily
removed and replaced.
On each side of the waterway or opening into the trap, I either cast upon or
attach to the side a lug or bracket, or catch, and upon the edges of the grate I
make corresponding parts to engage therewith, and upon the top edge of the grate
I arrange a projection or equivalent means by which the grate may be raised.
The grate may therefore be instantly removed from the front of the opening into
the trap, and as quickly replaced in position.
The trap or bend may either be cast of the same continuous metal as the gulley,
or may be bolted or otherwise affixed thereto, and if desirable it may be made of
earthenware or other material.
Dated the 22nd day of January 1894
ROBT. F. DRURY, C.P.A.,
Bank Buildings, George Street, Sheffield, Agent for Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Gulleys.
I SAMPSON MORLEY of Woodbine Cottage, Stannington in the County of York,
Cleansing Superintendent, 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 :-
My invention of improvements in gulleys refers more particularly to street
gulleys, and has for its object to render such gulleys more effective in their
operation, and by reason of their improved and simple construction they can be
readily and perfectly cleaned from sand or other sediment or solid matter deposited
in any part thereof.

page_text: The annexed sheet of drawings clearly illustrates the construction of a gulley
made in accordance with my invention.
Fig. 1, is a side elevation in section of a gulley with outlet trap.
Fig. 2, sectional elevation of same with outlet grate in position.
Fig. 3, outlet grate.
My improved gulley consists of a chamber or well A, preferably made of cast
metal and of rectangular form, and provided with a removable grate B, fitting into
the top opening in the usual manner, and having the overflow or escape opening C,
in one of the sides and preferably near the top.
This overflow waterway C, opens into a trap D, which I prefer to make of such
dimensions that a man can pass his arm into it, and either with his hand, or with a
scoop or other implement, can scrape and clean out any sediment or refuse that may
have been carried by the water and desposited in the bend or lower part of the
trap
D.
In order to prevent as much as possible the passage of any floating matter
or substance carried by the water from the gulley A, into the trap D, I place
a grate E, in front of the beforementioned waterway or opening C, and so
constructed that it can be readily removed and replaced.
For this purpose, upon each side of the said waterway I cast upon or attach to
the gulley a lug or bracket F, and upon the grate E, I cast projections G, to
engage with the said lugs or brackets, so that the grate will be held closely
over the opening C.
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A projection or handle H, is provided by means of which the grate may be
lifted out of the lugs and removed when any stoppage occurs in the trap.
The trap or bend may either be cast upon the gulley, or it may be made
separately and be affixed thereto by bolts or otherwise, and if desirable it may
be of earthenware or other material. The method of securing the grate E, may
be carried out in various ways, as well as the one I prefer.
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:
1. The general construction and arrangement of a street gulley with a trap
having its overflow opening into the said trap or bend protected by a removable
grate as bereinbefore described and illustrated.
2. A gulley having a chamber or well A, an overflow or escape opening C,
and a removable grate E, constructed and arranged substantially as hereinbefore
described, with reference to the drawings.
Dated the 19th day of October 1894.
ROBT. F. DRURY, C.P.A.,
George Street, Sheffield, Agent for Applicant.