Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Apr., 1892
Complete Specification Left, 10th Feb., 1893-Accepted, 18th Mar., 1893
connection with the annexed drawings; and the objects of my invention are to
provide a life boat which will return to its original position. if capsized, and if filled
with water, will empty itself, and should a hole or opening be made in the hull of
the boat, will not go to the bottom, thereby giving greater security from loss
of life.
I attain these objects by the mechanism illustrated in the accompanying
drawings, in which :—
Figure 1 is a side view.
Figure 2 is a top sectional view.
Figure 3 is a longitudinal sectional view.
Figure 4 is a cross sectional view.
Similar letters refer to similar parts throughout the several views.
In the drawings A refers to a false keel, which is thin in the front or bow portion
of the boat, and thick in the back or stern of the boat, and is preferably made of
heavy iron. B represents compartments placed at each end of the bont, made of
metal and filled with compressed air. Should the boat capsize, the keel being
constructed of iron, or other heavy metal, and the compartments B being filled with
air, the boat will return to its original or norinal position. M are water-tight
compartments and form sections; the partitions between the said compartments are
made of wood and covered with metal, and are so placed in position, that if a hole
is made in the hull of the boat, only one section will be filled with water. H is a
deck, over which is placed lattice work, as shown by N. There is a center-board
hole, as shown by D, and in said hole are placed lengthwise three planks or
inclines, as shown by E, F and G, all of which occupy the position as shown in
Fig. 4. L designates holes or openings on each side of the boat. Should the boat
fill with water, the water flows out immediately through center-board hole and holes
or openings L. At a point shown by I, I secure seats; also at each end of boat
are half circular shaped seats, as shown by K.
In practice, the boat is placed in the water in the usual manner. Should the
water come in over the sides of the boat, it is immediately carried off through
openings L and center-board openings D, thus permitting an emptying of itself.
Should the boat capsize, it will not remain in that position, as, the compartments B
being filled with compressed air, the weight of the keel will cause the boat to turn
over to its original or normal position. No center-board is used, but the center-
board hole or opening is utilized to carry off the water, should the boat be filled
when in a storm.
A striking advantage of my life boat is in its remaining in its original or
normal position, while in the water under all circumstances, thus enabling the
occupants to ride in safety through a gale or heavy sea.
Dated this 27th day of April 1892.
HUELSER & Co.,
Agents for Applicant.

page_text: Figure 4 is a cross sectional view.
Similar letters refer to similar parts throughout the several views.
In the drawings, A refers to a false keel, which is thin in the front or how
portion of the boat, and thick in the back or stern of the boat and is preferably
made of heavy iron. B represents compartments placed at each end of the boat,
made of metal and filled with compressed air. Should the boat capsize, the keel
being constructed of iron or other heavy metal and the compartments B being filled
with air, the boat will return to its original or normal position. M are water-tight
compartments and form sections, the partitions between the said compartments are
made of wood and covered with metal and are so placed in position, that if a hole
H is a
is made in the hull of the boat only one section will be filled with water.
deck over which is placed lattice work, as shown by N. There is a centre-board
hole as shown by D, and in said hole are placed lengthwise three planks or inclines,
as shown by E, F, and G, all of which occupy the position as shown in Figure 4.
L designates holes or openings on each side of the boat. Should the boat fill with
water, the water flows out immediately through centre-board hole and holes or
openings L. At a point shown by I, I secure seats; also at each end of boat are
half circular shaped seats, as shown by K.
Should the
In practice, the boat is placed in the water in the usual manner.
water come in over the sides of the boat, it is immediately carried off through
openings Land centre-board openings D, thus permitting an emptying of itself.
Should the boat capsize it will not remain in that position, as the compartments B
being filled with compressed air, the weight of the keel will cause the boat to turn
over to its original or normal position. No centre-board is used, but the centre-
board hole or opening is utilized to carry off the water should the boat be filled
when in a storm.
A striking advantage of my life boat is in its remaining in its original or normal
position while in the water, under all circumstances, thus enabling the occupants to
ride in safety through a gale or heavy sea.
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―
In a life boat substantially as described, the combination with the deck elevated
Actual aning landing from the deak to the

page_text: bottom, and the longitudinally-extending downwardly-inclined strips attached to
side walls of said longitudinal opening, substantially as and for the purpose
specified.
Duted this 0th day of Waha 1902
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6, Lord Street, Liverpool, Agents for the Applicant.