Improved Construction of Tea-pots.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Oct., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 9th July, 1894-Accepted, 25th Aug., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Construction of Tea-pots.
I, WILLIAM WADE, Flaxman Art Tile Works, Burslem, Staffs, Earthenware
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
:-
This my invention relates to an improved construction of tea pots, and the object
of my said invention is to construct the upper front portion or spout end of the
body of such tea-pots so that any liquid which may leak between the front lower
portion of the lid and its seating when such receptacles are tilted for the purpose
of pouring out tea or other liquid will be prevented by a suitably shaped inwardly
projecting ear or lug from flowing down the front of such receptacles, and at the
same time prevent the lid of such receptacles from falling off.
To carry my said invention into practice I make such receptacles and lids or
covers for same by moulding, casting or other suitable means of or from earthenware,
china or other suitable material or materials, the upper portion of the body of such
receptacles I make with a vertical or nearly vertical rim of suitable shape and size,
and whilst in a clay state I attach to the front or spout end of such receptacles by
"slip" or other suitable means a suitably shaped segmental lug or car made of or
from clay, or similar material to the body of such receptacles, the said inwardly
projecting segmental lug when such tea-pots are tilted forward for pouring tea or
other liquid therefrom retaining any liquid which may escape between the lower
portion of its lid and seating, and prevent such liquid flowing down the front of
such receptacles and dripping therefrom, the said tea or other liquid when such
tea-pots are returned to their normal position flowing back into the interior of such
receptacles, and at the same time the lid or cover of such tea pots are prevented
from falling therefrom by the said segmental car or lug. The said segmental
inwardly projecting ears or lugs may be made of or from stamped or moulded
metal or other material, and attached to the front end of such receptacles by clips,
flexible bands or other suitable means.
Dated this 21st day of October 1893
JOHN NEWTON,
Longport, Staffe, Agent for Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Construction of Tea-pots.
WILLIAM WADE Flaxman Art Tile Works Burslem, Staffs, Earthenware
Manufacturer, 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 :-
This my invention relates to an improved construction of tea-pots and the object
of my said invention is to construct the upper front portion or spout end of the
body of such tea-pots so that any liquid which may leak between the front lower
portion of the lid and its seating when such receptacles are tilted for the purpose
of pouring out tea or other liquid will be prevented by a suitably shaped inwardly
projecting pocket lug or ear from flowing down the front of such receptacles and
dripping therefrom, and at the same time prevent the lid or cover of such receptacles
from falling off.

page_text: To carry my said invention into practice I make such receptacles, and lids or
covers for same by moulding, casting or other suitable means of or from earthen-
ware, china or other suitable material or materials, the upper portion of the body
of such receptacles I make with a vertical or nearly vertical rim of suitable shape
and size, and whilst in a clay state I attach to the front or spout end of such 5
receptacles by "slip" or other suitable means a suitably shaped segmental pocket,
lug or ear made of or from clay or similar material to the body of such receptacles,
the said inwardly projecting segmental lug when such tea-pots are tilted forward
for pouring tea or other liquid therefrom, retaining any liquid which may escape
between the lower portion of its lid and seating, and prevent such liquid flowing
down the front of such receptacles and dripping therefrom, the said tea or other
liquid when such tea-pots are returned to their normal position flowing back into
the interior of such receptacles, and at the same time the lid or cover of such tea-
pots are prevented from falling therefrom by the said segmental ear or lug.
The said segmental pockets, ears or lugs may be made of or from stamped or
moulded metal or other suitable material, and attached to the front end of such
receptacles by clips, flexible bands or other suitable means.
In order that my said invention may be more readily understood and explained
in detail I have hereunto annexed a sheet of drawings on which letters of reference
are marked on corresponding parts on all the figures alike.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Figure 1 is a side elevation of an oval-shaped tea-pot made entirely of
earthenware.
Figure 2 is a plan of same.
Figure 3 shews top portion of tea-pot and cover in part section.
In these figures a is the main part or body of tea-pot, b represents pocket lug or
ear and cover retainer.
When an ordinary tea-pot is over-tilted the lid of same will fall off and the
liquid run out at the top, thus frequently causing trouble. On reference to
annexed drawings it will be seen that segmental pocket lug or ear will not only
prevent the lid from falling off the tea-pot to which it is applied but will prevent
the liquid from running out.
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. The construction of tea-pots or receptacles used for similar purposes with a
segmental pocket lug or ear & at the opposite side of the vessel to which the handle
is attached and on that portion of the rim which is directly over the spout of such
vessel or tea-pot.
2nd. The use of a pocket, lug or ear made of or from metal or other suitable
material and attached to tea-pots or other similar vessels by any suitable means for
the purposes herein named.
Dated this 18th day of July 1801.
JOHN NEWTON,
Longport, Staffs, Agent for Applicant.
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