Improvements in Cinder Sifters.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Apr., 1897-Accepted, 29th May, 1897
Improvements in Cinder Sifters.
I, EDWARD PICKEN UGLOW, of No. 4, Carlisle Parade, Hastings, Boarding
House Keeper, 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 improvements in cinder-sifters, and has for object to
provide a device of this class that shall automatically and effectually sift cinders and
pieces of coal from ashes and other house refuse, such cinder-sifter being at the
same time extremely simple in construction, inexpensive of manufacture, and not liable
to get out of order.
And in order that this my said invention may be the more readily understood
and carried into practical effect, reference is hereby made to the accompanying sheet
of illustrative drawings, wherein :
Fig. 1 is a sectional elevation of my improved cinder-sifter, and
Fig. 2 a perspective view of same, a part being removed for convenience in showing
the interior.
Referring to the drawing in which like letters of reference indicate corresponding
parts in both figures, a is a rectangular box or case, having a hinged lid a.
Immediately beneath this lid is fixed in a slanting position a sieve or screen 6 which
reaches from one side of the interior of the box or case a and terminates a short
distance from the opposite side.
Below this first sieve or screen is provided a slanting metal or other chute c, the
end c' of which is inclined toward one side, where it leads into an opening provided
in the side a² of the box or case a, which opening communicates with an external
chute which in turn leads into the box or case at d.
By this arrangement the cinders which are emptied into the sifter are given a
preliminary screening through the sieve or screen b, the ashes and other refuse
falling through same onto the chute c from whence they pass to the outside chute
and so into the drawer a³, the cinders meanwhile having been retained by the sieve or
screen b, upon which they gravitate to the end and then fall onto a second sieve or
screen e, which thoroughly sifts any refuse that may have been left among them, and
finally deposits them through the chute e into the coal-scuttle or other receptacle
awaiting them.
A hinged door f is provided in one side of the box or case a for convenience in
removing any large cinders or matter that may be obstructing the operation of the
sifter.
The lid a' and door fare provided with knobs or their equivalent g for convenience
in opening same, the door falso being provided with a catch h.
The drawer a is provided with a suitable handle (not shown) for opening and
shutting same.
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. The improvements in cinder-sifters, substantially as described and illustrated.
2. In cinder-sifters the screen b. chute e communicating with an external chute

page_text: leading to the interior of the box; the second screen e terminating in a chute e', and
the hinged door 1, all arranged, combined and operating, substantially as specified
and illustrated.
JA 1807
HUGHES, SON & Co.,
38, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.