Improvements in Bib and Stop Taps for Hot and Cold Water.
Year: 1894

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Date of Application, 11th Dec., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 11th Sept., 1895-Accepted, 2nd Nov., 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Bib and Stop Taps for Hot and Cold Water.
ALFRED CLIFFORD Claremont House Hawley Road near Dartford Kent
Plumber and Sanitary Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows :-
My invention consists of an improved arrangement of the internal parts of the
taps and is illustrated in 5 views (2 sheets),
Figures 1 and 2 shew my arrangement with the ordinary stuffing box, and
Figures 3, 4 and 5 shew an arrangement dispensing with stuffing box.
Figures 2 and 4 shew a horizontal tap so constructed for cheapness.
The taps are provided with a spring E for regulating the pressure of valve C on
seating. This spring is soldered or otherwise attached to a metal plate D, which
has a perforation through centre for a pin which is a continuation of the screw at
bottom of handle, this pin works with the turn of the screw and is fitted at bottom
with a boss or stop of any suitable description. The bottom of spring is fitted with
a metal casing C having an india rubber or other suitable valve face as shewn on
drawings. In order to regulate the depth the screw can be turned down to an
adjustable collar A. (Figures 3, 4 and 5) which can be fixed at any suitable
position by means of a small screw or small screws the heads of which are counter-
sunk in collar A, or by any other more suitable or convenient means.
To turn the water on the handle is screwed up as in Fig. 5.
The packing B which consists of a rubber ring or other suitable material
effectually prevents the water getting to screw. The valve is then open and the
closing is just as easily effected by screwing down thus forcing the valve face on to
seating.
I provide a perforated disc near union to preserve valve from sediment, grit or
other matter.
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Improvements in Bib and Stop Taps for Hot and Cold Water.
ALFRED CLIFFORD Claremont House Hawley Road near Dartford Kent
Plumber and Sanitary Engineer do hereby declare the rature 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:-
My invention consists of an improved arrangement of the internal parts of the
taps and is illustrated in 4 views (2 sheets).
Figures 1 and 2 shew my arrangement open and closed.
Figures 3 and 4 shew a horizontal tap so constructed for cheapness.
The taps are provided with a spring È for regulating the pressure of valve C on

page_text: This spring is attached to a grooved metal plug D which has a perforation
through centre for a pin which is a continuation of the screw at bottom of handle,
this pin works with the turn of the screw and is fitted at bottom with a boss or
stop of any suitable description.
The bottom of spring is fitted with a metal casing C having an india rubber or
other suitable valve face as shewn on drawings, so as to regulate the depth the
screw can be turned down to a collar A (Figures 1. 2..3 & 4).
To turn the water on the handle is screwed up as in Fig. 2 & 4, the valve is then
open and the closing is just as easily effected by.screwing down, thus forcing the
valve face on to seating.
The metal plug D has a suitable packing inserted in the groove to prevent the
water coming in contact with the screw or handle, when the tap is turned on.
I provide a perforated disc near union to preserve valve from sediment grit or
other matters. In this arrangement there is no grinding and a minimum of
friction. So as to regulate the pressure on valve C the handle with collar A
attached can be screwed down or up and securely fastened with a small screw Bor
other suitable manner. The internal parts can be got at by unscrewing F.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what mauner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The combination of the different portions or parts as shewn on the drawings for
the purpose herein described especially as shewn in sections Figures 3 & 4, and I
do not confine myself to the exact shape or material used.
Dated this 11th day of September 1895.
ALFRED CLIFFORD.