Improvements in the Construction of Lavatory Wash Basins and the like.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 26th ec., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 4th May, 1889-Accepted, 13th July, 1889
Improvements in the Construction of Lavatory Wash Basins and
the like.
1 EDWARD LEWIS JOHNS of Armitage Pottery near Rugeley in the county of
Stafford Pottery Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
My invention has for its object improvements in the construction of lavatory wash-
basins and the like.
Hitherto such have been made with either a round or square front edge rendering
it difficult for a person to closely approach the basin say for example in washing or
rinsing the face.
Now according to my invention 1 form such basin fronts recessed or curved whereby
a person can get very close to the basin proper.
The basin is of more convenient shape than the ordinary round or oval basin by
reason of its front being recessed or curved. I prefer to place or form at the one side
or both sides, raised, plain, corrugated, fluted, or ornamental surfaces for the reception
of nail and tooth brushes and other toilet requisites whereby such are kept clean and
prevented from readily slipping from their place.
Suitable soap trays or receptacle are provided.
The basin appendages may be made of pottery, enamelled or galvanised iron or other
suitable material.
POPPLEWELL, COLTON & Co.,
17 & 18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Lavatory Wash Basins and
the like.
I EDWARD LEWIS JOHNS of Armitage in the County of Stafford Manufacturing
Potter, 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 :-
In Lavatory Top wash basins and other like basins as ordinarily constructed the
front edge has been made either square or convex fronted rendering it difficult for a
person to approach the basin proper and great inconvenience has hitherto been caused.
by the water running from the arms on to the floor or on the person using same.
The object of my invention is to remedy this defect or defects by making the
front edge of the lavatory top and also the front edge of the basin recessed or
concave thereby a person can approach very close to the basin proper. This
formation will thus prevent the water falling from the arms on to the floor or on the
person using the same.
My invention also includes and applies to the formation of a combined Soap and
Brush tray. The brush tray is slightly elevated above the soap tray and placed
to the rear thereof. The said brush tray is drained by a central channel into the
soap tray. The said soap tray is also drained by open channels delivering directly into
the basin.
The combined brush and soap tray is surmounted by and surrounded by a beading
or rounded fluting so as to prevent the toilet requisites used and placed thereon from
rolling or falling off

page_text: The accompanying drawing exhibits a view of my improved lavatory top wash basin
wherein A represents the curved concave front B the basin C the brush tray with
drainage channels delivering into the soap tray D which is also provided with drainage
delivering into the basin B at E.
These lavatory top basins with their appendages may be advantageously made in
" Pottery," "Enamelled iron," "Galvanized iron," or they may be manufactured in
any suitable material.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is,
1. In Lavatory wash basins and the like the use of a recessed or concave front as
and for the purposes described.
2. In Lavatory wash basins and the like the use of a combined soap dish and brush
tray provided with suitable drainage channels leading to a common outlet delivering
into the wash basin substantially as described herein and illustrated by the accompany
drawing.
3. The general construction and arrangement of Lavatory wash basins substantially
as described herein and illustrated, by the accompanying Drawings.
Dated this 27th day of April 1889.
POPPLEWELL, COLTON & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.