Improvements in Mustard Pots and other Cruet-stand Receptacles.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Feb., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 7th Nov., 1893-Accepted, 9th Dec., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Mustard Pots and other Cruet-stand Receptacles.
I NORMAN LOTT of The Farm, Heybridge, Maldon, in the County of Essex,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
In cruet stands which are provided with a number of glass receptacles or bottles
to contain different condiments, it is usual to make all, for the sake of uniformity,
more or less of the same dimensions, no matter what the contents of each is intended
to be. In consequence of this arrangement, it frequently happens that the interior
capacities of the various vessels are not adapted to the requirements of each, that is
to say, some condiments find a fitting receptacle in a large bottle, as, for instance,
those which are freely used, or do not readily become stale; while others, which
are sparingly used, or do not keep well from day to day, are out of place, except in
small vessels, which cannot contain much more than can be consumed in a com-
paratively short time.
As I have previously mentioned, it is customary to have all the vessels of the
cruet of approximately equal capacity, with the result, that unless the servant
is exceptionally careful in proportioning the contents of the bottles to the
requirements of consumption, waste and inconvenience must, and do, arise. The
mustard, which soon becomes dry, is a good example of the disadvantage which,
by my invention, I propose to remedy, for it frequently is served up in equal
quantity with, say, the vinegar, and becoming stale on the second or third day,
the pot has to be washed out, whether it is empty or not.
According to my invention, the mustard pot or other vessel which is intended
to hold only a comparatively small quantity of condiment, is formed with the
same external dimensions as the other vessels, so as to give the required uniformity
of character to the cruet stand, but the interior of the receptacle would be
somewhat less in depth and capacity than the other vessels, so as to contain
only sufficient mustard for, say, one day's consumption.
It will thus be seen, that the servant is unable to waste the mustard by
putting too large a quantity into the pot at once. Furthermore, with a mustard
pot thus restricted in depth, there is but little chance of smearing the sides
with the spoon, which often happens when taking the mustard from a deep pot.
Dated this 14th day of February 1893.
NEWTON & SON,
Agents for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Mustard Pots and other Cruet-stand Receptacles.
I NORMAN LOTT of The Farm, Heybridge, Maldon, in the County of Essex,
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 :-
In cruet stands which are provided with a number of glass receptacles or
bottles to contain different condiments, it is usual to make all, for the 'sake
of uniformity, more or less of the same internal dimensious, no matter what the
contents of each is intended to be. In consequence of this arrangement, it
frequently happens that the interior capacities of the various vessels are not
adapted to the requirements of each, that is to say, some condiments find a
fitting receptacle in a large bottle, as, for instance, those which are freely used,
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page_text: or do not readily become stale; while others, which are sparingly used, or do
not keep well from day to day, are out of place, except in small vessels, which
cannot contain much more than can be consumed in a comparatively short time.
As I have previously mentioned, it is customary to have all the vessels of the
cruet of approximately equal capacity, with the result, that unless the servant
is exceptionally careful in proportioning the contents of the bottles to the
requirements of consumption, waste and inconvenience must, and do, arise. The
mustard, which soon becomes dry, is a good example of the disadvantage which,
by my invention, I propose to remedy, for it frequently is served up in equal
quantity with, say, the vinegar, and becoming stale on the second or third day,
the pot has to be washed out, whether it is empty or not.
According to my invention, the mustard pot or other vessel which is intended
to hold only a comparatively small quantity of condiment, is formed with the
same external dimensions as the other vessels, so as to give the required
uniformity of character to the cruet stand, but the interior of the receptacle
would be much less in depth and capacity than the other vessels, so as to contain
only sufficient mustard for, say, one day's consumption.
In the accompanying drawing I have selected for illustration a mustard pot
embodying my invention. I may mention, however, that the invention is not
confined to mustard pots, but is applicable also to vessels for containing other
condiments.
Fig. 1 of the drawing is a side elevation ;
Fig. 2 is a sectional elevation, and
Fig. 3 is a similar view of a slight modification.
A is the vessel having the external dimensions of an ordinary cruet. a is a
chamber in the upper portion, having a depth limited to, say, about half the
external length or height of the vessel. The lower portion 6 of the bottle A.
may be solid, as at Fig. 1, or hollow as at Fig. 3, as found most convenient
from a manufacturer's point of view. In any case, the chamber a is only of a
depth sufficient to give a capacity capable of containing a supply of condiment
for a single day, or for a short time.
It will thus be seen, that the servant is unable to waste the mustard by
putting too large a quantity into the pot at once. Furthermore, with a mustard
pot thus restricted in depth, there is but little chance of smearing the sides
(which often happens when taking the mustard from a deep pot), thereby
producing an unsightly appearance. The elegance of the cruet, by the employ-
ment of the solid or hollow glass bottoms, is much enhanced.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
The improved cruet bottle or vessel having external dimensions to match
or accord with the general dimensions of the other vessels of the stand, and a
limited internal capacity, as explained with reference to the drawing, and for
the purpose set forth.
Dated this 1st day of November 1892