Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Nov., 1886.
Complete Left, 2nd Feb., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 4th Mar., 1887.
GEORGE WEBB Board Schools Lawley Horsehay, Shropshire, Schoolmaster &
JOHN BAYLEY, Wellington College Wellington, Shropshire, School Proprietor do
hereby declare the nature of our invention to be as follows:-
The model as named above is cast in copper or iron & is 4 feet long by 3 feet wide.
Upon it all the principal Geographical Definitions (amounting to considerably more
than 100) & many of those peculiar to special localities are illustrated so as to clearly &
vividly impress the mind of the pupil. From the back-ground rise mountains in bold
relief, illustrating chains, ranges, groups, & sierras & of various heights & from these
issue torrents & rivers. The source of a river is literally seen, the water (supplied
from a reservoir attached to the Model) oozing from the mountain side & the same
reservoir is used to shew the actual working of the Waterspout, Geyser and Waterfall.
A Volcano in action is shewn, sparks of fire rising several feet in the air from the
mth. of the Crater. Bridges of various kinds cross rivers. Manufactories, Docks,
Warehouses, Villages & Towns, Llanos & Prairies, Rocks & Lighthouse, Fort & Castle,
River & Sea, Gulf & Bay etc., are seen all making up the Model the parts of which no
child can readily forget,
GEORGE WEBB.
JOHN BAYLEY.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Geographical Models for Educational Purposes.
We GEORGE WEBB, Board Schools Lawley, Horsehay Shropshire, Schoolmaster and
JOHN BAYLEY, Wellington College Wellington, Shropshire, School Proprietor, 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 certain improvements in geographical models for educational
purposes the object being to represent the physical features of the earth's surface or
portions thereof, and, it may be, certain objects in connection therewith in a manner
which will aid the learner or learners by sight and graphic representation.
The model may be made to represent a special district such as for instance one of
the continents and the features of that district such as mountains, rivers, and so forth,
in their relative positions; or geographical features may be grouped together in a model
having elevations depressions and so forth representing the several objects and upon
these according to their character all the principal geographical definitions (amounting
to considerably more than 100) and many of those peculiar to special localities are
illustrated so as to clearly and vividly impress the mind of the pupil.
For instance from the back-ground of such a model would rise mountains in bold
relief, illustrating chains, ranges, groups, and sierras and of various heights.
From apertures in these, are caused to issue torrents and rivers. The source of a
river is deliniated by a continuous depression and is literally shown the water (supplied
from a reservoir attached to the model) oozing from the mountain side and the same
reservoir is used to show the actual working of the Geyser, hot and cold springs, and
waterfalls and such like.
A volcano will be shown in action by means of a portfire, inserted in a recess in the
model, shewing a crater, sparks of fire rising some height in the air from the mouth of
the crater. Bridges of various kinds are fitted, to cross rivers. Manufactories, docks,
Warehouses, villages and towns, Llanos, and prairies, rocks, lighthouses, forts, castles,
railways, tunnels, rivers, seas, gulfs, bays, and such may be shewn all making up the
model, the parts of which no child can readily forget.
The surface of the model will bear the names or denominations of the different
objects so that the double effects of the object and its denomination will be seen side
by side. There may be added to the main body of the model many such items as
representations of grass, trees, and so forth and the whole may be embellished by
painting even to the most detailed degree.
The model will be first prepared in such wise that castings may be obtained
therefrom by process of moulding; or it might be prepared as a matrix to receive the
material such as pulp for example or electric deposit of copper or other metal. When
made of pulp or wood the surface must have a permanently protective coating capable
of resisting water.

page_text: Upon the casting or moulded model in convenient position will be fitted brackets,
lugs, or supports to which will be attached by corresponding devices a reservoir or
tank provided with tubes leading to small jets or nozzles inserted in the model from
the back and passing through the shell of the model to the front in position where
either a river takes its source or a spring rises or a waterfall has place and so forth, the
water eventually running away to the lower levels forming lakes, seas, and so on. A
proper plug and draw off connection will be provided as convenient.
The reservoir will be provided with two divisions one for hot and the other for cold
water and a double valve, opening and closing the divisions, so as to supply hot
springs, and geyser effects and so forth as well as the river, sea or lake representations
as before specified. The reservoir will be fitted at sufficient elevation to provide the
proper head of water.
The model will be made of convenient size and be mounted on a table or stand for
convenience of being moved from place to place in a class room and also for giving to
it the exact level required.
:
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 :—
Firstly The improvements in geographical models for educational purposes
characterised by the grouping of representations of physical features of the earth's
surface, and illustrative objects together with the reservoir supplying the water and
fire representing the various effects as and for the purpose herein set forth.
Secondly The models herein specified produced by casting in metal by moulding,
or by reproduction in a matrix by pressure from pulp, or by electro deposition of
metals as and for the purpose herein set forth.
Thirdly: The models herein set forth together with other superadded objects and
pictorial representations by color and denominational signs letters or words as and for
the purpose set forth.
WALTER A. BARLOW,
6, St. Paul's Churchyard, E.C.,
For Messrs. Webb & Bayley.