Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Feb., 1892-Accepted, 2nd Apr., 1892
The tail A of the tap being screwed into the mouth H of the vessel K, it will
be evident that the part of the body containing the plug forms a handle by which
the vessel may be carried vertically, the fingers being placed in the recess formed
by the neck b.
When it is desired to draw off the contents of the vessel, the plug C_is turned
(as shewn Figure 1) until it is arrested by the pin c; the air vent pipe D and the
vent F are then in connection by the conduit d in the plug C, and air is admitted
into the vessel; at this time the orifice e is open to the chamber a and the contents
of the vessel may run out at E; on turning the plug in the reverse direction the
vessel is closed.
In order that the liquid contents of the vessel may be allowed to settle and be
drawn off with little disturbance, the vessel is provided with feet or projections I,
in any suitable number, shape and size, which will keep it from rolling when laid
horizontally and in proper relation to the outlet E of the tap.
I preferably make my tap to screw into the mouth H of the vessel, it may
however be otherwise secured therein, but always so that it will not draw out under
the weight of the vessel which is carried by it; I may interpose an india rubber
washer G, to make a water-tight joint between the tap and the mouth of the vessel;
or I may screw the tap into a cork washer or otherwise secure it, as may be
desired; I may also provide the tap with a suitable lock and clip over the vent
D

page_text: at F; I may make the projections I of such depth that the fingers may be passed
beneath the vessel to tilt it from the horizontal when required.
I may also make the body of the tap of any form which I may find most
convenient for its use as a handle for conveying the vessel about and it can be
made in metal earthenware or suitable material.
The jar or vessel may also be made of earthenware or any suitable material and
of any desired size and shape.
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. A tap constructed so as to form a combined tap, stopper and handle to a jar
or other vessel substantially as described.
2. The improved tap hereinbefore described and shown on the accompanying
drawing, consisting of a body so shaped as to permit its being used as a handle for
carrying a jar or vessel, having a tail forming a hollow stopper for the mouth of a
vessel, an air vent pipe passing into the vessel, a vent to the atmosphere, and a plug
with passages whereby upon turning it in one direction a vent is opened for the
passage of air into the vessel and an outlet for its contents, and upon reversing it
the vessel is closed, all substantially as set forth.
3. In combination with a tap forming tap, vent, stopper and handle, a jar or
vessel having projections or feet whereby it may be kept in a suitable horizontal
position for the outflow of its contents by said tap substantially as described.
Dated this Twenty-second day of February 1892.
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For the Applicant,
W. E. GEDGE,
Agent.