Improvements in Lamp or Candle Shades and Reflectors.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Oct., 1895
Complete Specification Left, 1st July, 1896-Accepted, 1st Aug., 1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Lamp or Candle Shades and Reflectors.
I DAVID OWEN Vicar of Alltmawr and Llangynog, near Builth, Wales, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to a device to be used with candles and lamps, which will
serve both as a shade and a reflector, and has for its object to provide a simple
and inexpensive arrangement which will greatly increase the illuminating power.
In carrying out my invention, I provide a rectangular or other shaped box formed
from plates of tin or any other suitable material, hinged or laced together or other-
wise loosely attached, so as to be folded when not required for use. The box is
open at front, and the three sides are connected together the top consisting of a
fourth plate placed on the others, when the latter are put into propor vertical position.
The sides may be placed at right angles to each other, forming a rectangular box, or
may be situated at any other suitable angle, the top corresponding in shape to the
form of the box desired.
The top is formed with a hole or perforation preferably in the front, and the candle
or lamp is placed immediately underneath, being thus protected from any gust of
wind, the light being at the same time thrown in the desired direction. In order
to reflect the light more effectually, mirrors may be fitted at the back or sides, or in
any other convenient position. The lamp or candle may be arranged also to stand
upon the mirror placed at the bottom of the box. These mirrors may be permanently
attached to the device or may be made detachable, being fitted in the required position
when wanted.
This device may be attached to a table, reading or office desk, or in any other
suitable position where the light is required to be thrown in a special direction.
Dated this 28th day of September 1895.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Lamp or Candle Shades and Reflectors.
I DAVID OWEN Vicar of Alltmawr, Llangynog, near Builth, 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 invention relates to a device to be used with candles and lamps, which will
serve both as a shade and a reflector, and has for its object to provide a simple and
inexpensive arrangement which will greatly increase the illuminating power.
In carrying out my invention, I provide a rectangular or other shaped box formed
from plates of tin or any other suitable material, hinged or laced together or
otherwise loosely attached, so as to be folded when not required for use.
The box
is open at front, and the three sides are connected together, the top consisting of a
fourth plate placed on the others, when the latter are put into proper vertical
position. The sides may be placed at right angles to each other, forming a rectangular
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page_text: box, or may be situated at any other suitable angle, the top corresponding in shape
to the form of box desired.
The top is formed with a hole or perforation preferably in the front, and the candle
or lamp is placed immediately underneath, being thus protected from any gust of
wind, the light being at the same time thrown in the desired direction. In order to
reflect the light more effectually, mirrors may be fitted at the back or sides, or in
any other convenient position. The lamp or candle may be arranged also to stand
upon a mirror placed at the bottom of the box. These mirrors may be permanently
attached to the device or may be made detachable, being fitted in the required position
when wanted.
This device may be attached to a table, reading, or office desk, or in any other
suitable position where the light is required to be thrown in a special direction.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, reference is had to
the accompanying sheet of drawings in which Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the
general arrangement, and Fig. 2 shows the sides of the box or case extended.
A A are the sides of the box or case forming the reflector and candle shade, these
sides being binged together as shown clearly in Fig. 2, allowing them to be folded
when required.
The top B of the case is formed from a separate plate placed on the upper edges of
the sides, being provided if necessary with small projections to retain the parts in
position.
The top or cover is provided with a small hole at the front beneath which the
candle C is placed the candle being thus fully protected, and the light at the same
time thrown in the proper direction. The box may be formed from tin or other
bright metal, or may be provided with mirrors to increase the brilliancy of the
light.
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.) An improved shade and reflector for candles, consisting of a collapsible case
in the front of which the candle is placed, the case being formed from hinged sides
with a loose top, and adapted to reflect the light substantially as and for the purposes
specified.
(2.) The improved shade and reflector for candles, formed of a collapsible box or
case the top of which is provided with a recess, substantially as described and shown
in the accompanying drawings, and for the purposes specified.
Dated this 1st & J., 1990.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.