AN IMPROVEMENT OR IMPROVEMENTS IN WATERCLOSETS
Year: 1878

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to Charles Winn, trading as Charles Winn and Co., of
Birmingham, for the Invention of "AN IMPROVEMENT OR IMPROVEMENTS IN
WATERCLOSETS.”
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Sealed the 5th November 1878, and dated the 23rd May 1878.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said Charles Winn at the Office
of the Commissioners of Patents on the 23rd May 1878.
CHARLES WINN, trading as Charles Winn and Co., of Birmingham. "AN IM-
PROVEMENT OR IMPROVEMENTS IN WATERCLOSETS."
This Invention, which relates to improvements in the construction or arrangement
of waterclosets, has especial reference to the general form and the internal arrange-
ment of the closet with a view to perfectly trapping the soil pan above the floor
line, and obtaining the following very important advantages, vist. :-After every
use of the closet no soil or water remains in sight, and there is therefore no
splashing or soiling of the person in the use of the closet; stoppage of the soil pan
or pipe is rendered next to impossible, the outlet being arranged centrally of the
pan, and the trap being formed sinallest at its inlet; the labor in fixing is greatly
reduced; and there is an addition of ventilating outlets to the trap providing for
the insertion of suitable deodorizing or disinfecting materials or substances, and for
the replacement of such as may have served their purpose for a sufficient time.
In constructing this improved watercloset I form it of one piece of material,
preferably of earthenware, and of the desired size, and of such a configuration or
shape so far as regards its internal arrangement as that all soil, water, or other
liquid shall pass from sight each time the closet is used, being guided and hid by
the back part of the pan, which shelves forward and dips into and forms part of
the inlet of the trap, the opposite side thereof being at the inlet nearer thereto than
at any other part, so that the trap gradually increases in size or diameter, and
prevents any stoppage taking place. The passage of the trap terminates above the

page_text: outlet of the closet, the latter being situated centrally under the pan, and the closet
being shaped at this part so as to ensure the soil falling into the outlet.
At the back of the closet and above the outlet opening of the trap is formed the
receptacle for containing charcoal. or other suitable deodorizing or disinfecting
substance, the receptacles being perforated with a series of apertures, so that any 5
escaping gases shall be rendered innocuous. Similar outlets and receptacles may be
provided at other parts of the trap and fitted with doors to allow of the insertion
and removal of the said deodorizing or disinfecting materials.
SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent filed by
the said Charles Winn in the Great Seal Patent Office on the 23rd November
1878.
CHARLES WINN, trading as Charles Winn & Co., of Birmingham. "AN IM.
PROVEMENT OR IMPROVEMENTS IN WATERCLOSETS."
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This Invention, which relates to improvements in the construction or arrangement
of waterclosets, has especial reference to the general form and internal arrangement
of the closet with a view to perfectly trapping the outlet above the floor line, and
obtaining the following very important advantages, viz. After every use of the
closet no soil or water remains in sight, and there is therefore no splashing or soiling
of the person in the use of the closet; stoppage of the passages is rendered next to
impossible, the outlet being arranged centrally and the trap being formed smallest
at its inlet; the labour in fixing is greatly reduced, and there is an addition of
ventilating outlets to the trap providing for the insertion of suitable deodorizing
or disinfecting materials or substances, and for the replacement of such when
necessary.
My improved watercloset is illustrated on the accompanying Sheet of Drawings
in Figures 1 and 2, which respectively represent an exterior view or elevation, and
a central sectional view, by which its peculiar form or configuration can be clearly
understood.
In constructing the improved watercloset I form it, of the desired size, of ono
piece of material (preferably of earthenware), as shewn most clearly in Figure 2,
and of such a configuration or shape so far as regards the disposition or arrangement
of its internal component parts as that all soil, water, or other matter shall pass and
be hid from sight each time the closet is used. This is attained by causing tho
back part 1 of the basin 2 to shelve forward and dip into and form part of the
outlet 3 of the trap 4, the front of the basin or opposite side 5 of the outlet 3
shelving towards the part 1, and by this arrangement the part 1 at cach use of the
closet guides all matter into the trap, and the parts 5 and 1 bide it from sight.
The trap 4 is formed with a contracted outlet 3, or it may be formed of a gradually
increasing size or diameter from its outlet 3 to its outlet 6. This arrangement is of
material advantage in gaining one of the objects sought to be attained, viz., in
preventing any stoppage taking place in the passages or pipe. The passage of the
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page_text: trap terminates above the outlet 7 of the closet, the latter being situated centrally
of and under the basin 2, and the part 8 of the closet being shaped so as to ensure
the soil and all matter falling into the outlet 7.
At the back of the closet and above the outlet 6 of the trap 4 is formed a
receptacle 9 for containing charcoal or other suitable deodorizing or disinfecting
substance, the receptacle being perforated with a series of apertures 10, so that any
escaping gases shall be rendered innocuous. Similar outlets and receptacles may be
provided at this and other parts of the trap, and fitted with doors to allow of the
insertion and removal of the deodorizing or disinfecting materials.
The flushing or water supply is connected to the above-described apparatus in
the usual manner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature and object of my
said Invention, together with the manner in which the same is to be or may be
performed or carried into practical effect, I would remark in conclusion that I claim
as my Invention the above-described improvements in the construction or arrange-
ment of waterclosets with special reference to the general form and internal
arrangement of the closet with a view to the perfect trapping of the closet above
the floor line, and the avoidance of the sight of soil or water in the basin, of
splashing or soiling of the person, of stoppage of the passages, of much labor in
fixing, and of the escape of noxious or deleterious gases by the provision of outlets
charged with suitable deodorizing or disinfecting substances, all substantially as
above described, and as illustrated on the accompanying Sheet of Drawings.
In witness whereof, I, the said Charles Winn, have hereunto set my hand and
seal, this Twelfth day of November, in the year of our Lord One thousand
cight hundred and seventy-eight.
CHARLES WINN. (L.S.)
Witness,
JOHN KENDRICK.