IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MEANS OF AND IN APPARATUS FOR LOCKING OR REGULATING THE SUPPLY AND DISCHARGE OF WATER, AND IN THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR TRAPPING, AND AFTER FLUSHING OR WASTE FOR BATHS, SANITARY, AND OTHER USEFUL PURPOSES
Year: 1879

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to James George Stidder, of 50, Southwark Bridge Road,
in the County of Surrey, Engineer, for the Invention of "IMPROVEMENTS IN
THE MEANS OF AND IN APPARATUS FOR LOCKING OR REGULATING THE SUPPLY
AND DISCHARGE OF WATER, AND IN THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR TRAPPING, AND
AFTER FLUSHING OR WASTE FOR BATHS, SANITARY, AND OTHER USEFUL
PURPOSES."
Sealed the 15th July 1879, and dated the 26th February 1879.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said James George Stidder at
the Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 26th February 1879.
JAMES GEORGE STIDDER, of 50, Southwark Bridge Road, in the County of
Surrey, Engineer. "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MEANS OF AND IN APPARATUS FOR
LOCKING OR REGULATING THE SUPPLY AND DISCHARGE OF WATER, AND IN THE
ARRANGEMENTS FOR TRAPPING, AND AFTER FLUSHING OR WASTE FOR BATHS,
SANITARY, AND OTHER USEFUL PURPOSES."
This Invention consists of improvements in the means of and in the apparatus
for locking or regulating the supply and discharge of water, and in the arrangement
for trapping and after flushing or waste for baths, sanitary, and other useful
purposes.
The bath apparatus consists of 2 screw valves, down valve to be worked with
wheels or levers at the top of the bath for supplying hot and cold water, and a&
standing waste pipe for discharging the water from the bath or laundry. Imme-
diately the lever or wheels of either the hot or cold valves are turned on it passes
a bolt working through a socket over the top of the waste pipe by means of a rack
and pinnion, and so fastens down the plug as to prevent the discharge of water during
the time hot or cold water is being supplied through the valves, and when the
water is being run off the action of so doing locks the hot and cold supply valves,
so that no water can enter the bath, or lavatory, or other place during the time the
water is passing out.
The waste pipe is the same as before described, but the supplies for letting in the
hot or cold water are to be plug cocks in place of screw down valves. The bolts
will work by means of flange plate or camb fitted to each spindle or lever, and
connected to the cocks by means of a small connecting rod fastened to the bolt and
1 Price 1021

page_text: plate. By working the levers you pass the bolt through the socket and over the
plug waste, so that when the water is being discharged the 2 cocks are locked, as
described above.
I use 3 cocks, hot, cold, and waste; the hot and cold works as described above,
but the levers have a flanged plate fixed upon the spindle, with 2 bolts for the
bolts to pass into when running the water into the bath or lavatory; but when dis-
charging the water the lever and plates are turned round, so that the plain faces
of the plates come against the end of the bolts, and prevents the bolts passing
into the slots, thus forming a check to either the hot or cold water being
turned on.
According to my Invention I make a lavatory basin to tilt up so as to discharge
its contents, or, when not in use, to be fixed in a similar position. Underneath
this lavatory is fixed a basin so arranged as to swing in or out to receive the waste
water from the lavatory, or can be used as a urinal or slop closet. The water passes
into the basin by means of cocks made to swing over the top.
I construct my water waste preventor with a double chamber for supplying water
to bath lavatories, closets, and other places. It works by means of a lever from the
outside of a cistern, and a horizontal lever on the inside attached to the above lever
are 2 rods, aud on the lower end of the rods 2 weights or scats are fixed, so
arranged that when one is shut the other is open to allow the water to pass from
ono chamber into another before passing down the discharge pipe for flushing
purposes, and on the inside of the top chamber a ball valve is fixed for supplying
and shutting off the water from the main.
I also form a trap to receive waste water from baths and other like uses, or for
preventing the water from returning back up the pipes. It consists of a bend
forming a trap with one or more inlets at the top. The water passes round the
bend and over the lip, and in doing so lifts a flap valve made water tight, and passes
away into the main drains. After all the water pusses away the flap falls down
upon its seat, and so forms a water tight joint for stopping the return of water
passing back up the pipes.
I make another trap similar to the one above described, but so constructed that
the mouth of the trap is fastened to a lavatory basin or urinal with a waste arm
for taking away any water that may overflow from the basin.
The trap for carrying away waste water is formed with one or more junctions
round the side, with cover or grate over the top. Immediately under this cover is
a trap formed in iron or other material, and below this trap or pipe passes into the
water, forming another trap beneath, and at the end of the trap is an outlet for the
water to pass away and a ventilating junction to carry off any gasses that may
accumulate in the lower trap. The object of this is to have one. trap for the surface
water, and the 2nd trap underneath for the waste or other waters passing from the
baths or house. At the bottom of the outlet in the lower trap there may be a
copper float working on an upright spindle to prevent the return of any water up
the waste pipes.
I fix an intercepting trap between long lengths of pipes to prevent smells
returning into the house. It is constructed so that the outlet arm is below the inlet
junction with a dip passing into the water to form a trap. On the outlet sido there
is a junction for ventilating purposes, and in the inlet side there are junctions for
receiving the waste water from baths and other places, and I place a surface with
grate and one or more inlet junctions round the outside to carry away the waste
from baths and other places. At the bottom a trap is formed with loose grating.
The trap is secured to the sides by means of screws or studs from the inside, so
so that the trap may be taken out of its place for cleansing or inspecting the
drains.

page_text: SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent filed
by the said James George Stidder in the Great Seal Patent Office on the
26th August 1879.
JAMES GEORGE STIDDER, of 50, Southwark Bridge Road, in the County of
Surrey, Engineer. "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MEANS OF AND IN APPARATUS FOR
LOCKING OR REGULATING THE SUPPLY AND DISCHARGE OF WATER, AND IN THE
ARRANGEMENTS FOR TRAPPING, AND AFTER FLUSHING OR WASTE FOR BATHS,
SANITARY, AND OTHER USEFUL PURPOSES."
This Invention consists of improvements in the means of and in the apparatus
for locking or regulating the supply and discharge of water, and in the arrange-
ment for trapping and after flushing or waste for baths, sanitary, and other useful
purposes.
The bath apparatus consists of two screw down valves, to be worked with wheels
or levers at the top of the bath for supplying hot and cold water, and a standing
waste pipe for discharging the water from the bath or lavatory. Immediately
the lever or wheels of either the hot or cold valves are turned on it passes a bolt
working through a socket over the top of the waste pipe by means of a rack and
pinion, and so fastens down the plug as to prevent the discharge of water during
the time hot or cold water is being supplied through the valves, and when the
water is being run off the action of so doing locks the hot and cold supply valves,
so that no water can enter the bath, or lavatory, or other place during the time the
water is passing out.
The waste pipe is the same as before described, but the supplies for letting in the
hot or cold water are to be plug cocks in place of screw down valves. The bolts
will work by means of a flange plate or camb fitted to each spindle or lever, and
connected to the cocks by means of a small connecting rod fastened to the bolt and
plate. By working the levers you pass the bolt through the socket and over the
plug waste, so that when the water is being discharged the two cocks are ocked,
as described above.
I use three cocks, hot, cold, and waste; the hot and cold works as described
above, but the levers have a flanged plate fixed upon the spindle, with two slots for
the bolts to pass into when running the water into the bath or lavatory; but when
discharging the water the levers and plates are turned round, so that the plain faces
of the plates come against the end of the bolts, and prevents the bolts passing
into the slots, thus forming a check to either the hot or cold water being
turned on.
According to my Invention I make a lavatory basin to tilt up so as to discharge
its contents, or when not in use to be fixed in a similar manner. Underneath this
lavatory is fixed a basin, so arranged as to swing in or out to receive the waste
water from the lavatory, or can be used as a urinal or stop closet. The water
passes into the basin by means of cocks made to swing over the top.
I construct my water waste preventer with a double chamber for supplying
water to both lavatories, closets, and other places. It works by means of a lever
from the outside of a cistern and a horizontal lever on the inside. Attached to the
above lever are two rods, and on the lower end of the rods two weights or seats are
fixed, so arranged that when one is shut the other is open to allow the water to
pass from one chamber into another before passing down the discharge pipe for
flushing purposes, and on the inside of the top chamber a ball valve is fixed for
supplying and shutting off the water from the main.
I also form a trap to receive waste water from baths and other like uses, or for
preventing the water from returning back up the pipes. It consists of a bend
forming a trap with one or more inlets at the top. The water passes around the
bend and over the lip, and in doing so lifts a flap valve, made water tight, and
passes away into the main drains. After all the water passes away, the flap falls

page_text: down upon its seat and so forms a water tight joint for stopping the return of
water passing back up the pipes.
I make another trap similar to the one above described, but so constructed that
the mouth of the trap is fastened to a lavatory basin or urinal with a waste arm
for taking away any water that may overflow from the basin.
The trap for carrying away waste water is formed with one or more junctions
round the side with cover or grate over the top. Immediately under this cover is
a trap formed in iron or other material, and below this trap a pipe passes into the
water forming another trap beneath, and at the end of a trap is an outlet for the
water to pass away, and a ventilating junction to carry off any gases that may
accumulate in the lower trap. The object of this is to have one trap for the sur-
face water and the second trap underneath for the waste or other waters passing
from the baths or houses. At the bottom of the outlet in the lower trap there may
be a copper float working on an upright spindle to prevent the return of any water
up the waste pipes.
I fix an intercepting trap between long lengths of pipes to prevent sinells
returning into the house. It is constructed so that the outlet arm is below the
inlet junction with a dip passing into the water to form a trap. On the outlet,
side there is a junction for ventilating purposes, and on the inlet side there are
junctions for receiving the waste water from baths and other places, and I place
a surface trap with grate and one or more inlet junctions round the outside to
carry away the waste from baths and other places. At the bottom a trap is formed
with loose grating. The trap is secured to the sides by means of screws or studs
from the inside so that the trap may be taken out of its place for cleansing or
inspecting the drains.
And in order that my said Invention may be properly understood and readily
carried into affect, I will proceed more particularly to describe the same by and
with the aid of the accompanying Drawings.
Figure 1, Sheet 1, is a sectional elevation of bath locking and discharge
apparatus with hot and cold water cocks and discharge waste; Fig. 2, a plan shewing
the mode of locking; A, lever handle; B, spindle; C, C, crank plate; D, spindle
going into the end of plug with lugs on each side as shewn on plan E; F, F, lugs
on plug and cover to prevent the cock revolving more than one quarter of a turn;
G, G, connecting rods; H, H, locking bolt passing through the socket I, I, then over
the top of discharge pipe J, J, to prevent the discharge during the time the hot or :
cold water is passing into the bath or other receptacle; K, rod for lifting discharge;
L, joint for allowing play before lifting the plug M; N, N, ring of metal to pass
by the end of locking bolt H and so prevent the opening of the cocks during the
time the discharge of water is taking place; 0, 0, bracket for carrying the waste
and locking arrangements.
Fig. 1, Sheet 1, also shews an arrangement for preventing the waste of water
for bath and other purposes. It is so made that by turning the lever of a revo-
lution it passes a bolt by means of the connecting rod G over the top of the dis-
charge tube, therefore making a perfect lock of the waste during the time the hot
or cold is passing into the bath, &c., and when the hot or cold cocks are shut by
pulling up the lever K, the waste tube passes up in front of the bolts H, and so
prevents either the hot or cold cocks from being opened during the time of dis-
charging the water from bath, &c. The spindle is so arranged that the top part of
the tube N, N, has to be lifted about an inch before the plug M opens to allow
the water to run out; this is to ensure the safe locking of the supply cocks before the
time of discharging. The Drawing shews only one supply cock, but another can
be placed on the opposite side strictly duplicate for hot and cold water.
I claim this, substantially as described and shewn on the Drawing, but I do not
bind myself to the levers working horizontally or vertically; the levers may be
worked by cranks or other means; but what I do claim is, the mode of locking
during the time of discharge or supply of water through the cocks.

page_text: Fig. 3, Sheet 1, shews an elevation; and Fig. 4, plan of another apparatus for
locking the supply and waste for baths, &c. A, lever; B, B, spindle; C, C, C, crank
plate; D, spindle going into the end of plug with lugs on each side, as shewn on
plan E; F, F, lugs on plug and cover to prevent the cock revolving more than one
of a turn; G, G, G, connecting rod; H, H, H, locking bolt passing through the
socket I, I, I, then into the slots on plates J, J, J, J, so locking the spindle K that it
cannot open the wasto cock L to discharge the water out of baths, &c., when the
water is flowing in; M, M, brackets to connect the cocks together; N, an iron tube
with two set screws O, O, these screws work in a alot or V up and down the
spindles B, B, and so regulate the height of cocks and doing away with the welding
of spindles, as in the ordinary way; P shews a plan of the set screws working in
slot or V. Fig. 3, Sheet 1, is another arrangement for locking up the waste cock when
supplying water into bath. By turning the levers A, A, A, one quarter of a turn
it passes the bolt H through the socket I by means of the connecting rod G and
into the slots J, J, so locking the waste cock L when reversing the lovers, so
shutting off the hot or cold cocks; you then turn the lever Q a quarter of a turn,
and it so opens the waste cock to allow the water to run out of the bath or other
receptacle; the plain part of the plate K, K, then comes against the ends of the
lock bolts H, H, and so prevents the opening either of the hot or cold cocks during
the time of discharging. The only difference between this arrangement and Fig. 1
is, I place a waste cock in the centre of the hot or cold cocks (in place of the
standing waste) and connect the three together by means of brackets for carrying
the whole arrangement. The sliding tube N is also new, and works either up or
down the spindle to regulate the height for working the cocks; the two set screws
fit into a slot or V, and when the screws are tightened up it firmly connects the
spindles, and so saves the trouble of welding the two parts together as in the
ordinary way.
I claim for this substantially as described and shewn on the Drawings, but I do
not bind myself to the levers working horizontally or vertically, but what I do
claim is the mode of locking during the time of discharge or supply of water
through the cocks.
Fig. 5, Sheet 1, shews a sectional elevation; Fig. 6, plan; Fig. 7, cross sectional
elevation of another arrangement for locking the supply and waste of baths, &c.
This arrangement is for screw down valves, hot or cold, and standing waste. A, A, A,
wheels connected to the spindles for opening or shutting the valves to spindlos
B, B, B; D, D, D, racks working through sockets E, E, E, E, E, E, in conjunction
with pinions C, C, C, then passing over the top of discharge tube F, F, F, so locking
the waste during the time the water is running into the bath or other receptacle;
G, G, rod for lifting discharge plug H; J, J, ring of metal soldered on waste tube
for fixing valves K, K; L, L, bracket for fixing the whole arrangement together;
M, M, M, set screws for fastening spindles of valves to pinion C; N, tube for
passing the water from the supply valves to the nozzle O into the bath or other
receptacle; P. P, P, inlet unions to valves; Q, Q, bath top.
Fig. 5, Sheet 1, is another arrangement for locking the supply valves and
standing waste for baths, &c. The standing waste is the same as described in Fig. 1,
but I use screw down valves in place of plug cocks. By turning the wheels A, A, A,
the small pinion C, C, C, C, revolves at the same time and works the racks D, D, D, D,
through the sockets E, E, E, E, E, E, passing the end of racks over the top of waste,
as described in Fig. 1, so prevents the opening of the waste during the time the
water passes through the valves into the bath or other receptacles. On the return
motion, and when the valves are shut off, the waste tube F, F, F, passes up by
lifting the rod G, G, then by the front end of the two racks, and so prevents the
opening of the valves during the time of discharging the water.
I claim for this substantially as described and shewn on Drawings; by the
working of the locking arrangement; by means of the racks and pinnions, and for
any class of screw down valves I may think fit to use.

page_text: Fig. 8, Sheet 1, shews a section of a draw off or safety valve for hot or cold'
water, and for preventing the waste of water. A, lever for opening the spindle B
and valve C, C; D, D, is a spring for closing the valve. When the lever is
pressed down it immediately opens the valve by the means of the spindle, and
the water at once flows through the body of the valve and out of the nozzle,
as indicated by the arrows; and when the hand is taken from the lever the
spring D, D, immediately closes the valve C, C, on to its seat, and so prevents
the flow of water. This spring can be so made in strength to resist the greatest
pressure.
This I claim substantially as described and shewn on the Drawings.
Fig. 9, Sheet 1, shows an arrangement for preventing the waste of water.
What I claim for this is the wheel arrangement A fixed in a fork or fastened to
the end of lever by a pin passing through the centre; these wheels partly revolve
when you pull down the end of the lever B and passes up the camb rod C, and
so prevents any friction when shuting off the ball valve D. The other part is
not new.
Fig. 10, Sheet 1, shews a section of apparatus for preventing the waste of water
for houses and other purposes; Fig. 11 shows a plan of same. A, A, lever for
lifting and closing the valves B, B; C, weight on the end of the lever for keeping
opposite valve open when not in use, and passing the water from the chamber Ď
into the chamber E; F is a lever attached to the centre spindle G. When this
lever is pulled down it shuts off one valve and opens the other and so prevents the
water passing from the chamber D into the chamber E; H is a partition; I is a
pipe for dividing the two waters; J is a receptacle for the afterchange, to give a
certain quantity of water to the baths, closets, &c., after the lower valve is shut off;
it then passes out as indicated by the arrow K; L is a cover to conceal the working
parts when in use; M, M, is a ball valve; N, N, the copper float for supplying the
water to the interior of the apparatus; O is an overflow for keeping the water to
one level; P, P, two flanges for fastening the apparatus to the brackets when
fixed.
This I claim as shewn by the Drawings and described in Specification.
Fig. 12, Sheet 1, shows an ordinary draw off bib valve with the interior working
parts the same as those in ordinary use.
What I claim is a weighted lever A working on a centre B, and guided by a
fork C; when lifting up the ball it raises the spindle D, and on the end of this
spindle, in the interior, the valve is fixed, and so allows the water to pass through
and out of the bib as indicated by the arrows. Immediately the hand is taken off
the ball the lever drops to its former place, and so closes the interior valve and
prevents any water being wasted.
Fig. 13. Sheet 1, shews a section of a trap for house purposes. This trap was
Patented Feb. 11, 1878, No. 569, by me, and the only alteration I claim is by
fixing an arm pipe A, A, on top of the overflow B, so as the water or other
matter may pass up this arm pipe and over the overflow pipe B as indicated by the
arrows.
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This I claim, substantially as shewn on Drawings.
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Fig. 14, Sheet 1, shews a section; Fig. 15, plan of a valve for regulating the
supply of water for various purposes. A, A, lever; B, B, centre for lever to work
upon; C, C, fork for guiding lever A; D, spindle; E, E, double bucket leather and
loose seating working on spindle D; F, F, seat of valve for shutting off valve,
the water passing into the valve at N, N; G, G, hole for taking water off top of
loose seating, then passing through small plug cock H into the compartment I, I;
this takes place when the lever A is lifted. When the lever A falls the plug cock H
shuts off, at the same time opening the lower plug cock J, so taking the water
away from the compartment I, I; K, K, small levers connecting cocks to forked
rod L; M, outlet for the water to pass out when valve is opened..
Fig. 14, Sheet 1, shews a self closing, flushing valve for sanitary purposes.

page_text: When lifting the lever A you open the cock H, shutting the cock J. This allows
the water over the top of loose valve in chamber X, X, to pass out through the small
aperture G, G, into the chamber I, when this is done the loose valve E, E, raises up
to the top of chamber X, X, and allows the water to pass out as indicated by the
arrows. The loose valve then gradually falls down upon its seat (even if you
hold up the lever) on allowing the lever A to drop the cock H, then closes and the
cock Jopens and allows the waste water in the chamber I to pass out through the
outlet M as indicated by the arrows. When this is done the pressure of water gets
over the top of bucket leathers E, E, closing the loose seat or plunger, so making a
sure water waste preventing valve.
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I claim for this substantially as described and shewn on Drawings.
Fig. 16, Sheet 1, shews a sectional elevation; Fig. 17, an elevation of a water
waste preventing valve for sanitary purposes to be fixed under the seat of closets.
This valve is an improvement of my Patent No. 569, Feb. 11, 1878, Fig. 46;
the parts that I now claim is the arrangement of a small gland cock A, A, fixed at
the side of the valve B, B. The loose seat or plunger working on the spindle X,
also the arrangement of lever D, D.
It is now arranged that when the handle of the closet is lifted the lever E, E, is
raised, at the same time lifting the lever D, D, so opening the small gland cock A, A,
by the lever and rod F, F, F, F, and allowing the water in top chamber to pass
through the small hole G, and out, as indicated by the arrows, on the closing of
the cock A, A, the pressure of water gets on the top of the seat G, G, and so
gradually closes it upon its seat, making a sure water waste preventing valve.
Fig. 18, Sheet 2, is a section; Fig. 19, a plan of a surface and drain tidal trap for
sanitary purposes. A, A, inlet junction; B, B, cast iron surface grating; C, C,
inspection cover to get at valve; D, D, loose valve flap hinged at top side working
on centre E, E; F, copper float to assist in opening valve flap; G, G, india rubber
ring on valve flap D, D; H, H, piece of cast iron tube or other metal cemented in
pottery at I, I, forming a seat for rubber G, G, to work upon; J, J, outlet drain to
sewer.
.
. Fig. 18, Sheet 2, is a section of a surface or drain tidal trap for low lying districts;
it is made of pottery and iron. The surface water passes in through the grating,
the rain water through the side junction, and flows out of the trap over the lip G,
at the same time lifting the valve flap D when the water or tide recedes, and
passes the water line in the trap, the pressure gets on the top side of the flap, and
so prevents the water passing back through the trap into the house or yard.
I claim for this substantially as described above and shewn on Drawings,-
Fig. 20, Sheet 2, shews a section of an intercepting trap for fixing between the
long lines of drains A loose cover for cleaning out purposes; B, inlet_socket;
C; outlet arm; D, dip forming the trap; E, socket for forming the trap; E, socket
for rain water or discharge pipes from sinks, &c.; F, ventilating junction.
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This I claim substantially as described and shewn on Drawings.
Fig. 21, Sheet 2, shews a section of a surface trap; A, grating; B, B, body;
C, loose grating to prevent the dirt passing into the trap; H, H, dip passing into
the box I, I, to form the trap; J, J, screws for connecting the two together;
K, K, screws for securing the trap into its position and making a water tight
joint; L, L, junctions with sockets to receive rain water, waste water from baths,
Binks, &c.
This flap is so made to take surface water, also with one or more junctions
screwed to the sides for taking waste water from baths, sinks, &c.
The grating C is loose for cleaning out the trap, and by taking out the screws
K, K, the trap will pass up through the body B, B, and so have a clear space to get
at the drains or sewers in case of stoppage.
This I claim substantially as described above and shewn on Drawings.
. Fig. 22,. Sheet 2, shews the section of another trap. The body, junction, and
loose grating. in the bottom of trap is precisely the same as described in Fig. 21.

page_text: Only the lower part of the body A, A, forms the dip, and the box B, B, is screwed
to the outside body by screws C, C, thus forming the trap.
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This I claim substantially as described above and shewn on Drawings.
Fig. 23, Sheet 2, shows a section of a double surface or tidal trap for sanitary
purposes. A, iron grating; B, B, body; C, C, C, waste water junctions; D, D, 5
trap; E, E, joint for taking out the trap for cleansing, purposes; F, water trap; G,
outlet junction; H, ventilating pipe; I, I, water line; J, J, joint for securing the
top body into the trap below; K, K, dip leading into the trap; L; L, india rubber
or flexible joint; M, copper float, working up and down the stem F to prevent the
tidal water receding back into the house or yard. This trap is so arranged the 1
top or lower dips (or traps) may be taken out for cleansing purposes, and one or
more junctions' screwed to the sides for taking away any rain or waste water.
The float is provided for the prevention of back water passing into the house or
yard.
This I claim substantially as described above and shewn on Drawings.
Figs. 24 and 25, Sheot 2, shew another kind of trap for sanitary purposes. They
are now shewn connected to the bottom of lavatory basins; the working parts aro.
similar to those described at Figs. 18 and 23.
. I do not bind myself to the exact shape of the traps, but what I do claim is the
principle shewn by the two sectional views.
Fig. 26, Sheet 2, shews a section; and Fig. 27, cross section of a sink; Fig. 27 x
shews a plan of plug and socket at N, N. The sink A, A, A, is made out of pottery,
lead, or other material; B, B, is a standing waste, made of metal forming an over-
flow in case the sink gets too much water into it; Bx, Bx., is a handle for lifting
the plug B to prevent the hands touching the dirty water when the sink is full;
attached to the overflow plug B I fix a pin C, fastened by two lugs D, D, the pin
working through a socket E, and on the lower part of this socket is a lug or fork.F;
when the plug is pulled up for discharging the water out of the sink,, the lower lug
D passes the lug (or fork) F; and into the groove G; then, by turning the plug.
either to the right or left it locks itself up for washing out or discharging the water.
By bringing the plug back to the centre, it immediately drops into the seat H, H,
being ready for use again.
The trap I, I, is an ordinary trap, with a flange J, J, secured by two or more
screws fastened into the bottom of sink, thus prevents any smell passing up the
overflow plug; the whole arrangement is secured into position by means of the
bracket 0, 0, fastened to side of sink. The combination and general arrangement
for discharge of water I claim, substantially as described, and shewn on Drawings,
and for any purpose it may be used for.
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Fig. 28, Sheet 2, shews a section of closet for sanitary purposes. This was
patented by me A.D. 1878, 11 February, No. 569. What I now claim is a junction 4
A under the seat B, for passing the water or soil above the ground line, and hori-
zontally along the floor. This arrangement will do away with cutting the floors or
landings.
I claim for this substantially as described above and shewn on Drawings.
Fig. 28x, Sheet 2, is a section of a closet dish for. the handle to work through for
sanitary purposes. A, A, loose ring or top of the dish, which is fastened by screws
to the seat; A × B, B, bottom part of dish for the rod to work through. This
dish differs from all others, as it is in two parts and works telescopically, so as to
adjust the dish to the closet seat, and to facilitate the fixing. C, C, is the joint made
to work (or slip up or down) for adjusting purposes; it is made out of brass, pottery, I
or other materials.
I claim for this substantially as described above and shewn on Drawings.
Fig. 29, Sheet 2, shews a section; Fig. 30, a plan of another kind of trap for sani-
tary purposes. A, cover; B, B, india rubber ring for making the joint secure and
water tight to flange C, C; D, D, body made out of pottery or metal; E, E, outlet !
arm to connect to drain; F, a tube (or pipe) running about two thirds down the

page_text: body, so that the water or other matter may pass up, as shown by the arrows, and
out of the arm E; G, G, cover for inspection, made tight by an india rubber or
other joint, as shewn at H; I, brass inlet union; J, pipe for conveying the water, &c.,
to the bottom of the box; K, stopper or cork to pull out for cleansing purposes.;
L, L, is another kind of joint with three slots; by placing the lugs on cover into the
slots M, M, M, and giving the cover a slight turn, it makes the joint water tight.
This kind of joint I use in conjunction with the other parts.
Fig. 29, Sheet 2, is a trap for water or scullery purposes. The object is to carry
all refuse to the bottom of the box, and then to flow up the tube F and out of the
junction pipe E, thus preventing any greasy matter passing into the drains. The
top cover is so made that by taking out the bolts the interior can be got at without
breaking any of the outer joints.
I claim for this, substantially as described and shewn above, but I do not tie
myself as to the exact shape or material as long as I obtain the same result.
Fig. 30A, Sheet 2, shews a wash foot basin or scullery basin for sanitary purposes.
A, A, slate or wood top; B, B, bolts for securing the top to the flanges of basin C, C;
D, D, is a lock plug and washer. When you pull up the plug, and by turning round
either to the right or left, it stops up in its place during the time the discharge of
water out of the pan; when you allow the valve to pass on to its seat it immediately
becomes water tight for the pan to be refilled.
What I claim for this is by making a pan of pottery or metal, and securing
the slate or other top to the flanges by screws and nuts, and inserting a lock plug
and washer in the bottom of the receptacle, so that it is impossible for any one to
disable the use of the basin or trough by stealing the plug, as in ordinary cases.
Fig. 31, Sheet 3, shews a sectional elevation of an arrangement of lavatory supply
and discharge valves. A, A, top of lavatory; B, B, basin; C, knob to press down;
by pressing this knob the valve D opens, the water then passes along the pipe E,
and up through the plug on bottom of basin, as shewn by the arrows. To dischargo
the water out of basin, press down the knob F, the discharge valve G then rises up
by means of the horizontal lever H working upon the centre I. By this movement
the water passes out of the basin down through the discharge pipe J, and into the
drains, as indicated by the arrows. K, union, shewn dotted, to connect hot as well
as cold water by the same arrangement as shewn on left hand side of Drawing.
L is a spring, and on the end of this is fixed an india rubber ring M, passing over
the lever at N; this brings the lever H down at this end, and allows the valve G
to drop upon its seat ready for water to pass into basin again. O, O, is an india
rubber ferrule to prevent the water from passing the point I when discharging.
This I claim substantially as described and shewn on Drawings.
Fig. 32, Sheet 3, shews a sectional elevation; Fig. 33, plan of an apparatus for
stopping the concussion of air within the water pipes connected to sanitary
appliances. A, A, is the inlet for flow of water, as shewn by the arrows; and B is
the outlet for water, also shewn by the arrows; C is a perforated grate for distributing
the water, and air then flowing up to the float D displaces the air above the float..
The float then rises up, and the rod E passes through the stuffing box F.
The lever G, G, then rises up, and the connecting rod H, H, closes off the air cock
J, J. The chamber I, I, then becomes full of compressed air, not allowing the water
to displace it. By this means it stops the slamming or concussion within the water
pipes, and as the air accumulates within the chamber or cylinder I, I, it forces the
water back out of the chamber. The float then falls, the cock J, J, opens, and allows
a portion of the air to escape; at the same moment the water recedes up the chamber
or cylinder, lifts the float, and shuts off the regulating air cock; this movement
continues to act during the time the flow of water is in action, and so prevents the
concussion within the pipes. K is a regulating cock to allow the air to pass out
rapidly or slowly as the case may be; L is gauge glass to indicate the rise and fall
of water within the tube or cylinder; M and N shew screw caps for cleaning out
the dirt or sediment within the cylinder.
This combination of arrangements for the above purpose I claim substantially as

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described and shown on Drawings; but I no not bind myself to the exact mode of
making the apparatus as long as I obtain this principle.
Fig. 34, Sheet 3, shews a front elevation; Fig. 35, plan of basin; Fig. 36, section
when open; Fig. 37, plan of urinal basin for sanitary waste and urinal purposes.
A, A, A, is a waste basin; B, joint for the basin to swing upon when discharging
its contents; C, discharge pipe for taking waste water away; D, D, D, swing cocks
When the basin is in use it is
for supplying hot and cold water to the basin.
shewn in section, Fig. 36, and when out of use it is turned up as shewn by dotted
lines E; during the time of turning it up it discharges the water down the pipe 'C,
as indicated by the arrows, then into the urinal basin below; the cocks also shut off
when turned back, as shewn by dotted lines F.
The urinal basin G works upon a joint H, H. It is not out ready for use, but
when not in use it swings back into the recess as shewn on plans, Fig. 37.
The cock I is for flushing the urinal basin with water; when the basin is pulled
out the water flows in by the rim of basin J, striking the nose I and oponing
the cock; upon swinging the urinal into its box as shewn it closes off the cocks,
and prevents the water running; the waste water from the urinal basin runs away
as indicated by the arrows.
The object of this part of my Invention is to provide a lavatory and urinal com-
bined so as to take up a very small place when not in use. It is provided with a
looking glass K, K, also soap and brush trays, as shewn at Figs. 34 and 36. When
not in use the glass K falls över, and the shelf L rises up, the door M closes over
the urinal, so covering the whole arrangement out of sight.
This I claim substantially as described and shewn on Drawings.
Fig. 38, Sheet 3, shews a section of a waste preventing valve for sanitary and
other purposes. What I now claim is the high pressure chamber fixed in the bottom
of valve for stopping the slamming or concussion in the pipes. A, A, holes for the
water to pass through; B, B, clearance round the chamber; C, C, chamber; D, D,
plunger made of metal; this is made hollow at the under side, and a piece of india
rubber is inserted up. This rubber displaces any water that would otherwise
accumulate under the plunger, and so form a vacuum. The action of this plunger
is as follows:-By pressing down the knob F the valve G opens from the seat H, H,
and allows the water to pass as shown by the arrows; when the hand is taken
from the knob F the plunger D, D, allows the valve G to close slowly to its seat,
and then shuts off the water. By inserting the rubber E within the chamber the
valve opens easily. J, J, is a small cap screwed into the top part of plunger, to
secure it by a nut on the end of spindle.
This I claim substantially as described and shewn on Drawings.
Fig. 39, Sheet 3, shews a sectional elevation of a valve joint for water and other
sanitary purposes. A, screw spindle for opening the valve; B, B, stuffing box ;
G, G. gland; H, H, brass cone inserted in the top of the gland; J, J, cover or case
to fit over the cone H, H, secured to the spindle by sot screws. This joint is to
prevent dirt, &c., from passing into the stuffing box. K, K, conical collar for spindle
to work against; L, L, india rubber or metallic washer; M, M, leather or metallic
washer; N, N, N, N, N, N, vulcanized rubber or metallic rings; 0, 0, 0, 0, 0,
brass rings for the metallic rings to lay into for forming the joint. When the
gland is screwed down each ring does its work independent of each other, so the
least pressure put upon them squeezes the metallic rings against the spindle, so
making a perfect water tight joint.
This combination of arrangements I claim substantially as described above, and
shewn on Drawings.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said Inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I wish it to be understood
that I do not bind myself to the levers working horizontally or vertically, and the
levers may be worked by cranks or other suitable means; and, further, I would
observe that I do not claim the constituent parts herein referred to when taken per
se, and apart from the purposes of my said Invention; and I would remark that

page_text: the several arrangements described in these presents are recapitulated, in order to
define what I claim under the bereinbefore in part recited Letters Patent.
First. The general arrangement and combination of apparatus and means for
locking and regulating the supply and discharge of water, and the arrangements
for trapping and after flushing or waste for baths, sanitary, and other useful pur-
poses, substantially as herein before described, and shewn on the Drawings, or any
mere modification thereof.
Second. I claim the mode of locking during the time of discharge or supply of
water through the cocks, substantially as described, and shewn on the Drawings,
Figs. 1 and 2.
Third. I claim the combination and arrangement for preventing the waste of
water for bath and other purposes, substantially as described, and shewn on
Drawings, Figures 3 and 4, Sheet 1.
Fourth. The arrangement of racks and pinions in connection with screw down
valves, substantially as described, and shewn on Figs. 5, 6, and 7.
Fifth. The draw off or safety valve for hot or cold water, substantially as
described, and shewn on the Drawings, Fig. 8, Sheet I.
Sixth. The combination and wheel arrangement A fixed in a fork or fastened to
the end of lever by a pin passing through the centre; these wheels partly revolve
when the end of the lever B is pulled down, and passes up the camb rod C, which
prevents any friction when shutting off the ball valve D, substantially as described,
and shewn on Drawings, Fig. 9, Sheet I.
Seventh. The arrangement of apparatus for preventing the waste of water for
houses, and other purposes, as shewn by the Drawings, Figs. 10 and 11, and
hereinbefore described.
Eighth. I claim the combination and arrangement of a weighted lever A, working
on a centre B, and guided by a fork C, when lifting up the ball to raise the spindle D,
and on the end of this spindle, in the interior, the valve is fixed, and so allows the
water to pass through and out of the bib as hereinbefore described, and shewn on
Drawings, Figure 12, Sheet 1.
Ninth. The improved trap for house purposes, substantially as shewn on Drawings,
Fig. 13, and before described.
Tenth. The arrangement of valves as and for the purposes substantially as
described and shewn on Drawings, Figs. 14, 15, 16, and 17.
Eleventh. The arrangement of traps substantially as described, and shewn on
Drawings, Figs. 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25.
Twelfth. The general arrangement of sink for the discharge of water, substan-
tially as described, and shewn on Drawings, Fig. 26, Sheet 2.
Thirteenth. The general combination and arrangement of parts forming my
improved closet for sanitary purposes, substantially as described, and shewn on
Drawings, Figs. 28 and 28*, Sheet 2.
Fourteenth. The novel form and arrangement of trap for sanitary purposes,
substantially as bereinbefore described, and shewn on Drawings, Figs. 29 and 30.
Fifteenth. I claim the arrangement of wash foot basin or scullery basin for
sanitary purposes so that it is impossible for any one to disable the use of the basin
or trough by stealing the plug, as in ordinary cases, substantially as herein before
described, and shewn on Drawings, Fig. 30A, Sheet 2.
Sixteenth. The novel arrangement of lavatory supply and discharge valves,
substantially as herein before described, and shewn on Drawings, Fig. 31.
Seventeenth. The general combination and arrangement of apparatus for stopping
the concussion of air within the water pipes connected to sanitary appliances, sub-
stantially as herein before described, and shewn on Drawings, Figs. 32 and 33,
Sheet 3.
Eighteenth. The general arrangement and combination of a lavatory and urinal
combined for the purposes substantially as hereinbefore described, and shewn on
Drawings Fiore 24 25 26 and 27 Sheet 2

page_text: Nineteenth. The waste preventing valve of the high pressure chamber fixed in
the bottom of valve as and for the purposes substantially as herein before described,
and shewn on Drawings, Fig. 38, Sheet 3.
Twentieth. The valve joint for water and other sanitary purposes, substantially
as herein before described, and shewn on Drawings, Fig. 39, Sheet 3, or any mere
modification thereof.
In witness whereof, I, the said James George Stidder, have hereunto set
my hand and seal, this Twenty fifth day of August, in the year of our
Lord One thousand eight hundred and seventy nine.
JAMES GEORGE STIDDER. (L.S.)