Improvements in the Construction of Domestic Fireplaces.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Mar., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 26th Nov., 1891-Accepted, 9th Jan., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Domestic Fireplaces.
I JOHN WILLIAM LEWIS of 5 Robert Street Hampstead Road in the County
of London Sanitary Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows:-
My invention relates to the arrangement of a series of fireclay lumps in 6 or
more parts form the fuel-container and a series of any required number of bricks
or lumps of fireclay to form the cheeks of the fireplace as a matter of choice I form
the fuel container of 6 pieces a back block-2 sides each in 2 pieces and a baffle
or lean-to piece-and on the front face of the bottom piece I provide a slot or chase
and on the bottom end of the baffle I provide a corresponding projecting piece
which on being inserted into the slot or chase in the back-lump is secured
thereto.
On the face of the back block I provide a bracket also having a chase in it and
at the back of the metal grate that supports the fuel I provide one or more lugs to
rest or hook into such chase to secure the grate thereto and on the front edge of
the same grate I provide 2 or more iron pins to engage into corresponding holes in
the bottom bar of the fire basket. The front faces of the fire lumps are provided
at suitable distances apart with female dovetails and the bricks forming the checks
of the fireplace I provide with corresponding male dovetails.
Dated this 4th day of March 1891
JOHN WILLIAM LEWIS.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Domestic Fireplaces.
I, JOHN WILLIAM LEWIS of 5 Robert Street Hampstead Road, in the County
of London Sanitary Engineer 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:-
My invention relates to the arrangement of a series of fireclay lumps in parts
separate from the fuel-container and any required number of bricks or lumps of
fireclay to form the cheeks of the fireplace; as a matter of choice I form the fuel
container of 6 pieces, a back block-2 sides each in 2 pieces and a battle or lean to
piece, and on the front face of the bottom piece I provide a slot or chase and on
the bottom end of the baffle I provide a corresponding projecting piece which on
being inserted into the slot or chase in the back-lump is secured thereto.
On the face of the back block I provide a bracket also having a chase in it and
at the back of the metal grate that supports the fuel I provide one or more lugs,
according to requirements, to rest or hook into such chase, or otherwise provide
ineans to secure the grate thereto, and on the front edge of the same grate 1
provide pins or fastenings to engage into corresponding holes, or means of
connection in the bottom bar of the fire basket. The front faces of the fire lumps
are attached to the bricks forming the cheeks of the fire-place in suitable
any
convenient manner.

page_text: A is the baffle here shewn as at its upper part inclining forward from the back
.downward to the point (1) and thence downwards and inclined somewhat rear-
wardly to the point (2) where it terminates in a rearward projection to the
point (3).
to 4-5.
fire bars.
This part of the battle rests on the back brick B and the rearward projection A
of the baffle passes within the recess in the back brick formed from the line 2-3
C is a flange to hold the bottom grate G, and F indicates one form of
Fig. 2 indicates the appearance of the parts A, B, and C in front elevation.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is.
The construction and arrangement of the back parts of domestic fire places so
that the fire clay or like back block may be made separately from and if desired
much thicker than the baffle block, and means for connecting the same together
and to the fire box all substantially as and for the purposes as herein before set
forth.
Dated the 26th day of November 1891
WM. BROOKES & SON,
55 & 56, Chancery Lane, London, Agents for the Applicant.