An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Storing Pails with Water or other Liquid for Use in Fire Extinguishing and for other Purposes.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd June, 1888
Complete Specification Left, 23rd Mar., 1889
Complete Specification Accepted, 4th May, 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION...
An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Storing Pails with Water
or other Liquid for Use in Fire Extinguishing and for other
Purposes.
We FREDERICK ALFRED MESSER, and WALTER FULLER THORPE, both of 8 Quality
Court, Chancery Lane, in the County of Middlesex, Engineers, do hereby declare the
nature of our said invention to be as follows:-
The object of our invention is to manufacture an improved apparatus, which may
always be kept in readiness for extinguishing accidental fires in dwelling houses,
warehouses and other buildings, and on board ship.
Our invention consists of a magazine of buckets or pails (hereinafter referred to
as "pails") packed telescopically one within the other; the whole of the pails being
submerged in a suitable tank or cistern (hereinafter referred to as the "tank")
"water").
containing water or other fluid or mixture (hereinafter referred to as
The tank may be encased in a sideboard, or other ornamental and useful article of
furniture or embellished as such, or otherwise arranged for immediate use when
required.
The pails being placed within each other telescopically, occupy a minimum amount
of space in the before mentioned tank, but from which each pail can be rapidly and
in succession withdrawn, full of water.
The level or head of water in the tank is such, that on the simple withdrawal of
the pails in succession, each one emerges full of water; for, on the withdrawal of the
uppermost pail of the series, from its telescopic position, in the pail below it, the
water in the tank passes into this latter (the next pail) and fills the same, which
operation is repeated with the following pail, and so on to the last or lowermost pail
of the series.
The above mentioned level or head is so arranged that, when all the pails except
the last one have been withdrawn, the level or height of the water remaining in the
tank is on a level with or just above the top rim of the last pail, the pail itself
being necessarily also full. When the last pail is removed from the reservoir the
residue consists only of the quantity of water that was contained within the space
between the last pail and the tank, or thereabouts.

page_text: We sometimes prefer to form the lower part of the tank in conformity with the
shape or configuration of the pails; the upper portion of the tank or reservoir
taking the same or any other suitable or convenient form. Where more than one
series of pails is used, we prefer to construct the tank (in horizontal section) either
oblong, elliptical or of other suitable and convenient form or shape. In this case we
sometimes place in the tank a division plate or partition between the series of pails.
The pails used in the series can be either all of one size or graduated in size; or a
combination of both may be employed.
When the pails fit so closely to each other as to produce, on the rapid withdrawal of
a pail, a tendency to lift the next pail, we fit in the tank a series of stops, which
engage with suitably constructed projections on the handles of the pails, and thereby
counteract such tendency.
We sometimes attain the same object by placing the stops for the uppermost pail on
the next consecutive pail below it, and so on through the series; the stops belonging
to the lowermost pail only being attached to the tank.
In this latter case we sometimes arrange the projections and stops at the lower part
of the pails instead of at the top of the same.
The disengagement of the above mentioned stops and projections takes place when
the handles of the pails are lifted from their horizontal to their vertical position, or by
giving a slight rotary movement to the pails when the handles are in a vertical
position.
We sometimes, in conjunction with the above, provide a syringe or mop, for more
effectually applying the water; the handle of the mop being by preference telescopic,
or having a jointed handle, for the more convenient stowage of the same in the
tank.
The cover is made readily detachable, so that no delay may arise in removing the
same.
Where the bottoms of the pails are raised above the bottom band or foot rim, so as
to produce a cavity below the bottom of the pail, we perforate or notch the band or
rim, to allow the imprisoned air to escape and the water in the tank to have free
access to the cavity so as to fill the same, and prevent waste of cubical space.
We sometimes provide the lower part or bottom of the tank with a suitable tap or
valve, for the purpose of drawing off the water if desired.
Our invention is applicable to other useful purposes where a rapid supply of water
in pails is required.
Dated 23rd June 1888.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
"
An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Storing Pails with Water
or other Liquid for Use in Fire Extinguishing and for other
Purposes.
We FREDERICK ALFRED MESSER, and WALTER FULLER THORPE, both of 8 Quality
Court, Chancery Lane, in the County of Middlesex, Engineers, do hereby declare the
nature of our said invention and in what manner the same to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:
The object of our invention is to manufacture an improved apparatus, which may
always be kept in readiness for extinguishing accidental fires, in dwelling houses,
warehouses and other buildings, and on board ship.
Our invention consists of a magazine of buckets or pails (hereinafter referred to as
pails") packed telescopically one within the other; the whole of the pails being
submerged in a suitable tank or cistern (hereinafter referred to as the "tank ") con-
taining water or other fluid or mixture (herein after referred to as "water"). The
tank may be encased in a sideboard, or other ornamental and useful article of furni-
ture, or embellished as such or otherwise arranged, for immediate use when
required.
The pails being placed within each other telescopically, occupy a minimum amount
of space in the before mentioned tank, but from which each pail can be rapidly and in
succession withdrawn, full of water. The level or head of water in the tank is such,
that on the simple withdrawal of the pails in succession, each one emerges full of
water; for, on the withdrawal of the uppermost pail of the series, from its telescopic
position, in the pail below it, the water in the tank passes into this latter (the next
pail) and fills the same, which operation is repeated with the following pail, and so on
to the last or lowermost pail of the series.
The above mentioned level or head is so arranged that, when all the pails except
the last one have been withdrawn, the level or height of the water remaining in the
tank is on a level with or just above the top rim of the last pail, the pail itself being
necessarily also full. When the last pail is removed from the reservoir the residue
consists only of the quantity of water that was contained within the space between
the last pail and the tank, or thereabouts.
We sometimes prefer to form the lower part of the tank in conformity with the
shape or configuration of the pails; the upper portion of the tank or reservoir taking
the same or any other suitable or convenient form. When more than one series of
pails is used, we prefer to construct the tank (in horizontal section) either oblong,
elliptical or of other suitable and convenient form or shape. In this case we some-
times place in the tank a division plate or partition between the series of pails. The
pails used in the series can be either all of one size or graduated in size, or a
combination of both may be employed.

page_text: Where the pails. fit so closely to each other as to produce, on the rapid withdrawal
of a pail, a tendency to lift the next pail, we fit in the tank a series of stops, which
engage with suitably constructed projections on the handles or other parts of the pails
and thereby counteract such tendency.
We sometimes attain the same object. by placing the stops for the uppermost pail
on the next consecutive pail below it, and so on through the series; the stops
belonging to the lowermost pail only being attached to the tank. In this latter case
we sometimes arrange the projections and stops at the lower part of the pails instead
of at the top of the same.
The disengagement from the above mentioned stops and projections takes place
when the handles of the pails are lifted from their horizontal to their vertical position,
or by giving a slight rotary movement to the pails when the handles are in a vertical
position.
We sometimes in conjunction with the above provide a hand pump, syringe, or mop,
for more effectually applying the water; the handle of the mop being by preference
telescopic, or having a jointed handle for the more convenient stowage of the same
in the tank.
The cover is made readily detachable, so that no delay may arise in removing the
same.
Where the bottoms of the pails are raised above the bottom band or foot rim, so
as to produce a cavity below the bottom of the pail we perforate or notch the band
or rim, to allow the imprisoned air to escape and the water in the tank to have free
access to the cavity so as to fill the same, and prevent waste of cubical space.
We sometimes provide the lower part or bottom of the tank with a suitable tap or
valve, for the purpose of drawing off the water if desired.
Our invention is applicable to other useful purposes where a rapid supply of water
in pails is required.
To prevent condensation taking place on the outside surface of the tank we some-
times cover the same with wood, felt or other suitable materials.
And in order that our said invention may be particularly described and ascertained
reference is hereby made to the accompanying drawings, in which similar letters of
reference indicate corresponding or equivalent parts.
Fig. 1 is a sectional elevation on the line A-B of Fig. 2, of a tank stored with
pails, all of the same size, showing the pails without their handles and fittings.
Fig. 2 is a sectional plan on the line C-D of Fig. 1, showing the pails in position.
Fig. 3 is a like sectional plan of a tank with pails similarly arranged, but in this
case the tank is of sufficient size to take four sets of pails.
Fig. 4 is a sectional elevation, on the line E-F of Fig. 5, of a tank in which is
stored a set of pails of graduated or progressive sizes; the tank and pails are shown
without fittings.
Fig. 5 is a plan of the tank shown in Fig. 4 with the cover, pails, and mop, removed.
Fig. 6 is a sectional elevation on the line G-H. of Fig. 7, of a tank in which is
stored a set of pails of uniform size (shown in elevation) in conjunction with a set of
pails of graduated or progressive sizes (shown in section). The tank and pails are
shown without fittings.
Fig. 7 is a sectional plan of Fig. 6 on the line 1-J with the upper set of pails
(namely, those of uniform size) removed.
Fig. 8 is an elevation partly in section (the action being taken on the line K-L. of
Fig. 9) of a tank arranged as a seat or settee, in which are stored two sets of pails,
of graduated or progressive sizes; the tank and pails are shown without the fittings,
Fig. 9 is a plan partly in section of the tank shown in Fig. 8; the section is taken on
the line M N of Fig. 8.
Fig. 10 is an enlarged view of a portion of the sectional elevation of the tank and
pails shown in Fig. I showing their handles and fittings and with the uppermost pail
in elevation.
Fig. 11 is a sectional plan on the line O-P of Fig. 10.
Fig. 12 is a sectional elevation (the upper part on the line A-A ; and the lower part

page_text: on the line B-B. of Fig. 1) of the holding down fittings, with stops on one side only,
suited to the arrangement shewn in Figs. 1. 2. 3. 10 and 11.
Fig. 13 is a form of holding down fittings, with two rows of stops, d², the upper
part in section on the line A-A. and the lower part in section on the line B.-B. of
Fig. 14.
Fig. 14 is a sectional plan of the above Fig. 13, on the line C-C, showing (in
section) the fitting and side of the tank to which it is attached, and a portion of a pail
in position.
Fig. 15 is a sectional elevation on the line D-D of Fig. 17 (with a portion of the
uppermost pail in elevation) showing a forin of holding down fittings (on an enlarged
scale) suited to the arrangement shown in Figs. 8 and 9.
Fig. 16 is a sectional elevation on the line E-E of Fig 15.
Fig. 17 is a sectional plan on the line F-F of Fig. 15 showing a portion of the
lowermost pail in position.
Fig. 18 is a front elevation of a form of holding down fittings, wherein a partial
rotation of the pails in either direction releases the same.
Fig. 19 is a sectional elevation on the line G-G of Fig. 18 showing portions of the
pails in position with regard to this form of holding down fittings.
Fig. 20 is a front elevation of another form of holding down fittings wherein a
partial rotation of the pails in either direction releases the same.
Fig. 21 is a sectional elevation on the line H-H of Fig. 20 showing portions of the
pails (of graduated sizes) in their positions with regard to this form of holding down Y
fittings: namely, suspended by means of the trunnions to the handles resting on the stops.
Fig. 22 is a sectional elevation on the line I-I of Fig. 21. (with the portion of the
uppermost pail shown in elevation) illustrating a form of fittings, suited to pails of
graduated or progressive sizes, as shown. The holding down in this case is between
pail and pail; the holding down fittings for the lowermost pail alone being, as here
shown, attached to the tank.
Fig. 23 is a sectional elevation on the line J-J of Fig. 22.
Fig. 24 is a face view of the before mentioned holding down fittings for the lower-
most pail.
Fig. 25 is a part plan of one of the pails (with its fittings), as shown in Figs. 22
and 23.
Fig. 26 is a sectional elevation of the lower portions of two pails, having annular
recesses provided to ensure the concentricity of position, as shown.
Fig. 27 is a sectional elevation on the line K-K of Fig. 28 (with the portion of the
uppermost pail shown in elevation) illustrating a form of fittings, suited to pails of
uniform size, as shown; where the holding down is between pail and pail; the bolding
down fittings of the lowermost pail alone being attached to the tank. This lowermost
fitting is shown in position, and is similar to that shown in Fig. 24.
Fig. 28 is a sectional elevation on the line L-L of Fig. 27.
Fig. 29 is an elevation partly in section of the lowermost pail, (the section being on
the line M M of Fig. 30) illustrating a form of fittings suited to pails of graduated or
progressive sizes, as shown, where the holding down is between pail and pail
[except the lowermost pail whose holding down fittings (here shown in section) are
attached to the tank]. In this case we give a partial rotation to the pails in one
direction to release the same.
Fig. 30 is a front elevation of Fig. 29 with the tank fitting d removed.
Fig. 31 is a sectional elevation on the line N-N of Fig. 33 illustrating a form of
fittings suited to pails, of graduated or progressive sizes, and adapted to the arrange-
ment shown in Fig. 4; where the holding down is between pail and pail (except the
lowermost pail the holding down fittings of which are, as shown, attached to the tank.
Fig. 32 is a face view of a portion of a pail and its fittings shown in Fig. 31.
Fig. 33 is a plan of Fig. 31.
Fig. 34 is a sectional plan of an arrangement of holding down fittings, similar to
those shown in Figs. 13 and 14, but with the projections on the trunnions of the handle
turned in a reverse direction.

page_text: Fig. 35 is a sectional elevation of the top portion of a pail, in which the last
mentioned arrangement is used in conjunction with a spring catch, to secure the
handle.
Fig. 36 is a plan of a pail with the handle enlarged to give extra weight to the same
to check any tendency it may have to rise in those cases where we use a handle with
projections on the trunnions of the same, turned in a reverse direction to the handle,
as before described in Fig. 34.
Fig. 37 is a sectional elevation on the line 0-0 of Fig. 38 and shows another mode
of carrying out the holding down fittings, suitable to the general arrangement
illustrated in Figs. 1. 2 and 3.
Fig. 38 is a sectional plan on the line P-P of Fig. 37.
Fig. 39 is a part sectional elevation on the line P₁-P¹ of Fig. 37.
Fig. 40 is a part elevation, with the tank fitting in section, of an arrangement
suited to the pails of ordinary construction of uniform size.
Fig. 41 is a sectional plan on the line P2-P2 of Fig. 40.
Fig. 42 is a sectional elevation on the line Q-Q of Fig. 43 showing an arrangement
of holding down by attachments to the lower part of the pails, wherein a partial
rotation in either direction releases the pails.
Fig. 43 is a sectional plan on the line R-R of Fig. 42.
Fig. 44 is a sectional elevation on the line S-S of Fig. 45, where an arrangement
of holding down, similar to that illustrated in Fig. 42 is used; but where a partial
rotation, in one direction only, releases the pails.
. Fig. 45 is a section on the line T-T of Fig. 44.
Fig. 46. shows the accompanying opposite section, to that shown by Fig. 45 illus-
trating the holding down fittings on that side.
Fig. 47 is an internal face view of one part of the holding down fittings, shown in
Figs. 44 and 45.
Figs. 1 and 2 show a form of tank, where we store two sets of pails b; one set of
pails is shown in section, and the other set in elevation; c is an easily removable cover,
dd are the holding down fittings attached to the tank a, or to the stay bars d', which
also serve to strengthen the tank. e is the level of water in the tank; g. 9 are holes or
slots in the bottom rim of the pail, for the purpose of allowing the escape of air from
the cavity formed by the rim, and for allowing the cavity to he filled with water.
A similar arrangement, but for storing four sets of pails, is shown in Fig. 3. In
this tank we prefer to place a division a¹ to ensure the equal distribution of water
among the whole of the pails; so that no pail be left deficient of water; which would
otherwise take place without such division, were the whole of the three sets of pails to
be extracted before removing any pail of the fourth or remaining set.
Figs. 4 and 5 show a form of one of our tanks, in which we shape the lower part of
the tank a to the configuration of the pails b. The pails here shown are of graduated
sizes both as regards diameter and height, all their rims rising to the same level. We
sometimes, in conjunction with our tanks and pails, provide a hand pump, syringe, or
a mop k, the latter preferably with a jointed handle; as here shown, for the more
effectually applying the water to any locality where the fire may exist.
A form of tank suitable for occupying the corner of a room or hall is shown in
Figs. 6 and 7; here provided with one set of pails of uniform size, and another set of
graduated sizes in both dimensions.
Where circumstances restrict the height, we arrange our device in the form of a
seat or settee, as shown in Figs. 8 and 9, the deficiency in beight being overcome by
a suitable increase of the superficial area of the tank. The pails 6 which are preferably
shown in the wells a² at the ends of the settee, the wells a² being partially hidden
from outside view by the legs f of the settee, as shown. We prefer to place a
division a¹ in the centre of the tank a to ensure the proper distribution of the water to
the two sets of pails as already explained in the case shown in Fig..
Figs. 10. 11 and 12 show enlarged views of a portion of the tank a, and pails bb
and fittings d shown in Figs. 1 and 2; in this case any tendency of the pails to rise
(which are of the same size) is checked by the projections h¹³ on the ends of the

page_text: prolonged trunnions . The projections ¹ stand in the same direction as the handle h,
and, it will be observed, that when the handle is borizontal, or lying on the rim of the
pail. then the projections on the end of the trunnions 2, also lie in a horizontal
direction (namely, in the direction shown in Figs. 11 and 12); and, when so directed,
the projections cannot pass the stop d² on the holding down fitting d; and thus the
pail when the handle is down, is secured from rising. When the handle h of the
uppermost pail is raised, preparatory to the pail being lifted out, the projections will
point upwards, or take a vertical direction, and thus avoid contact with the stops d²,
allowing the pails to be lifted and withdrawn. The slot ³ guides the pails by
means of the trunnions 2, to and from their position in the tank. The upper part or inlet
to the slot d³ is bell-mouthed, as shown at d', to assist the entry of the trunnions of the
pails into the fittings. In this form of fittings the handles of the pails always rest
on the same side of the pails. In the modified form of fitting shown in Figs. 13 and 14
we place the stops d² on both sides of the fittings & so that the handle may rest or lie
on either side of the pail.
Figs. 15, 16 and 17 further illustrate our method of holding down as applied to our
tanks and pails. In the present case the fittings are shown suited to the general
arrangement illustrated in Figs. 8 and 9. In the tank fittings d, here shown, it will
be noticed that as the stops d² are on one side only, the handle will always fall on
one side, but it will be evident that these stops can be provided on both sides of
the fitting d, so as to allow the handles h to fall either way in a similar manner to that
shown in Figs. 13 and 14. In some cases we hold down the pails by simply
prolonging the trunnions 2 of the handle /, in the manner shown in Figs. 18. 19. 20
and 21, so as to be caught in their upward movement by the ledges or stops d² of
the fittings attached to the tank, the releasing being effected by the partial rotation
of the pails in either direction. In Figs. 18 and 19 the prolonged trunnions 2, when
the pails are in position stand freely between the ledges or stops 2, each pail resting
on the one below it; except the lowermost pail, which rests on the tank. The ledge
or stop is made of any suitable form, that shown in Figs. 20 and 21 is so
constructed that the trunnions 2 of the handle h, rest in the recess d³ formed in the
ledge or stop d².
In some cases we arrange the holding down fittings between a pail and the pail
next below it, the holding down fitting of the lowermost pail only being secured to
the tank. Various forms of fittings illustrating this method of holding down the pails
are shown in Figs. 22, 23, 25, 27, 28, 31, 32, and 33, in which the raising of the
handle, as before described (preparatory to the pail being lifted) releases the pail.
Figs. 22, 23 and 25 show this method of holding down between pail and pail, applied
to pails of graduated sizes. Figs. 27 and 28 show it applied to pails of uniform size.
In these last mentioned arrangements we form upon, or fix to, the trunnions ² a
crank arm h³, and upon the crank arm ³ we mount or form pins or projections h¹.
The projections stand under the stops d², when the handle his down, or resting
upon the rim of its pail; but when the handle is raised to a vertical position, the
projections on the same are then clear of the stops d²; thus enabling the pails to
be withdrawn from the tank. Figs. 31. 32 and 3; also show the above method
adapted to pails of graduated sizes, standing with their rims at one uniform height
when telescoped. Here the crank h³ which has the projection h¹ on its extremity, is
formed directly in one with the boss of the handle, the latter being jointed to the
fitting on the pail by the pin h³.
Fig. 24 shows the fitting attached to the tank for securing the lowermost pail, as
used in combination with the arrangements shown in Figs. 22, 23, 25, 27, and 28.
This fitting is formed so as to serve as a guide in placing that pail in position, the
curved portion de guiding the pail by means of its trunnions into the lower part d of
the guide; the bottom portion of which performs the part of a stop to the
lowermost pail.
Where we release, by partial rotation of the pail, the fittings are constructed as
shown in Figs. 29 and 30; which fittings are adapted to rotation in one direction

page_text: only. When we arrange the fittings for releasing in either direction we widen the
stop piece d and remove the return portion d'.
Referring to Fig. 26, before described, bis the pail, i is the annular recess in the
bottom of the same, for the purpose of keeping the pails in their proper position, with
respect to each other, as before mentioned."
A modified form of holding down and handle fittings is shown in Fig. 34. In this
case the projection h¹ stands in the opposite direction-with regard to the handle-to
that shown in Fig. 17; and the fitting d is here provided with a double row of
stops d², so that the handle h may be allowed to fall on either side of the pail.
When we use a projection, so related with regard to the handle, we sometimes
prefer to catch or hold the handle by a spring catch j, as shown in Fig. 35, or give
extra weight to the handle as shown in Fig. 36; for greater security in holding
down. In the additional methods of holding down the pails, shown by Figs. 37,
38, and 39, suitable for use in combination with the general arrangement shown in
Figs. 1, 2, and 3, the stops d² are placed on one side only of the fittings d, which
are attached to the tank a; the projections on the trunnions of the handles are so
constructed, that when the handle lies on the rim of the pail, the projections ¹ are in
a position to be caught by the stops d²; but when the handle is raised, they are, by
reason of the cranked form given to the ends of the trunnions h², turned to one side
of the stop d²; and so offer no obstruction to the pail being lifted out of or placed
in the tank.
An arrangement in which pails of uniform diameter and of the ordinary con-
struction, are used, is shown in Figs. 40 and 41. In this case the stop fittings d
attached to the tank, are similar to those shown in Figs. 18 and 19; the releasing
being effected by the partial rotation of the pail in either direction.-In this case the
pails are suspended by the usual curled or ringed end 4 of the handle h resting on
the ledge or stop d². These ledges are placed at a distance apart suitable to the pails.
Figs. 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 and 47 show further methods of securing or preventing
the pails from rising. In this case attachments are fixed to the lower part of the
pails.
In Figs. 42 and 43 (in which the connection is between pail and pail) the pails
are released by partial rotation in either direction; the stud or projection being
caught by the stop piece d² on the pail next below it, the stop d² for the lowermost
pail is attached to the tank.
Figs. 44, 45, 46 and 47 show an analogous arrangement to that last described, with
the exception that the releasing or disengaging of the pail is by partial rotation in
one direction only. The return portions d' of the stop d', both on the pails and on
the tank forming a barrier or stop to rotation in the other direction.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
1. A tank constructed to contain stored water or other suitable fluid and pails
telescopically arranged so as to be submerged in said fluid ready for use in extinguishing
fires and other operations substantially as hereinbefore described and illustrated by.
the drawings.
2. The combination of a tank a and pails b, the tank being constructed to contain
stored water and pails, and provided with ledges or stops d³, and the trunnions of the
pails being extended at 2 to interlock or mesh with such ledges or stops d²; the
pails being released (as each one is successively withdrawn) by partial rotation.
previous to lifting, substantially as herein before described and illustrated by'
Figs. 18, 19, 20 and 21 of the drawings.
3. The combination of a tank a and pails b, the tank being constructed to contain
stored water and the said pails, the tank also being provided with stops d' and the
trunnions of the pails being provided with projections or snugs interlocking or
meshing, with the stops d², when the pail handles are in a horizontal position; the snugs

page_text: being unmeshed or released (as each pail is. successively withdrawn) by raising the
handle of each pail, previous to lifting the pail, substantially as hereinbefore described
and illustrated by Figs. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 and 39 of
the drawings.
4. The combination of a tank a and pails b, as aforesaid, the tank being provided
with one pair of stops d and the pails being provided with stops d' on the eyes for
the handle trunnions, the handle trunnions being extended at h² so as to interlock or
mesh with the stops d² of the pail immediately below; the trunnions of the lowermost
pail being meshed with the stops d' on the tank; the pails being released (as each
one is successively withdrawn) by partial rotation previons to lifting, substantially
as hereinbefore described and illustrated by Figs. 29 and 30 of the drawings.
5. The combination of a tank a and pails b, as aforesaid, the tank being provided
with one pair of stops d and the pails being provided with stops d² on the eyes for
the handles, and the handles provided with cranks or extensions having projections h¹
interlocking or meshing with the stops d² of the pail immediately below; the
projections of the lowermost pail being meshed with the stops d' on the tank; the
pails being released (as each one is successively withdrawn) by raising the handle
of each pail previous to lifting the pail, substantially as hereinbefore described and
illustrated by Figs. 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 31, 32, and 33 of the drawings.
6. The combination of a tank a and pails 6 as aforesaid, the tank being provided
with a pair of stops d² and the lower parts of the pails being provided with studs or
projections interlocking or meshing into stops d on the lower part of the pail
immediately below; the studs of the lowermost pail interlocking or meshing with the
stops on the tank; the pails being released (as each one is successively withdrawn)
by partial rotation previous to lifting, substantially as hereinbefore described and
illustrated by Figs. 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 and 47 of the drawings.
7. The combination of a tank a and pails 6 as aforesaid, the tank being provided
with stops d', and in which the pails may be of ordinary construction, having handles
with the usual curled or coiled ends at which interlock or mesh with the ledges or
stops d², the pails being released (as each one is successively withdrawn) by partial
rotation previous to lifting substantially as hereinbefore described and illustrated by
Figs. 40 and 41 of the drawings.
8. In combination with a tank a and pails b as aforesaid, the mop k and a syringe
or hand pump, substantially as described.
9. The general construction, combination, and arrangement of the several and
respective parts, together constituting our invention of "an improved method of
and apparatus for storing pails with water or other liquid for use in fire extinguishing,
and for other purposes," substantially as hereinbefore described and illustrated by
the drawings.