Improvements in Gas Reflectors.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Feb., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 15th Nov., 1893-Accepted, 6th Jan., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Gas Reflectors.
I, THOMAS GILL, of Market Place, Cleckheaton, in the County of York,
Linen Draper and Silk Mercer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:-
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My invention consists in so constructing a gas light reflector that in addition
to reflecting the light it absorbs the heat given off by the gas.
In carrying out my invention I prefer to employ above the burners of a gas
bracket a hollow disc-shaped reflector placed in a horizontal position. A reflector
of such a shape or of other suitable design, is suitably painted or enamelled, and
filled with water, so that in addition to reflecting the light, it absorbs the heat,
keeps the parts cool, and consequently the room is prevented from getting over-
heated. On the underside of the disc may be a cone-shaped body for increasing
the size of the reservoir, and for assisting in the diffusion of light.
In order to change the water in the disc which will get foul by absorbing the
gases and other impurities in the room, I connect to the said water disc a syphon
for the purpose of emptying the foul water as and when required, the said syphon
also being employed to re-fill the water disc.
Dated this 15th day of February 1893.
TASKER & CROSSLEI,
Halifax, Agents.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Gas Reflectors.
I, THOMAS GILL, of Market Place, Cleckheaton, in the County of York,
Linen Draper and Silk Mercer, 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 consists in so constructing a gas light reflector that in addition
to reflecting the light it absorbs the heat given off by the gas.
Such being the nature and object of my invention I will now proceed to describe
the same more fully, and for that purpose make reference to the accompanying
sheet of drawings illustrative thereof, wherein Fig. 1 is an elevation partly in
section of the mechanism I employ for carrying out my invention. A is a gas
pendant or chandelier, the gas to supply the same being fed through pipes A
and B.
For absorbing the noxious vapours arising from spent gases and also for cooling
the atmosphere surrounding the flames of gas I employ a hollow or dish shaped
reflector C connected to the bottom of a funnel D which in turn is connected to
the gas pipe B. This reflector C is supplied with cold water from the main or
other convenient source, through pipe E which on its way passes through the vertical
gas pipe A for the sake of convenience.
The reflectors are suitably painted or enamelled for the purpose of throwing
light downwards but the water contained in the said reflectors absorbs the heat
and keeps the parts cool, consequently a room is prevented from getting overheated.
D is a funnel which I may or may not use. This funnel D will cause an updraught

page_text: and draw up smoke or fumes which passes out as indicated by arrows and impinges
directly upon the water in the reflector.
In order to change the water from the reflectors as the water becomes impure
the inlet tap F is closed so as to shut off the supply of water, and afterwards
tap G is opened whereby pipe E will act as a vacuum tube and empty the
reflectors up through dip pipes I, the foul water passing into the urinal basin H or
into other suitable places.
A modification of my improvement is shewn at Fig. 2 where inside the
reflector C I place an enclosed vessel J for containing cold water which is made to
constantly circulate through it for the purpose of cooling the water in the outer
vessel C. The supply of water to the circulating vessel J passes down pipe L
and the pressure of it forces the said water up through the pipe M and along the
outer pipe N into a suitable vessel or cistern, and this circulation of water continues
at the option of those in charge of it. The water from the vessel C is removed
from time to time by the syphon pipe I as previously explained with regard to
Fig. 1, but to do this the taps a and b would have to be closed.
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
Firstly. A gas reflector containing water used for the purpose and in the manner
herein shewn and described.
Secondly. A gas reflector containing water supplied by pipes in the manner
herein shewn and described.
Thirdly. A gas reflector containing water supplied with water by pipes, in
combination with a syphon pipe, as herein shewn and described.
Fourthly. A gas reflector for containing water in combination with the funnel D
for purposes and in manner shewn and described.
Lastly. A gas reflector for containing water in combination with a circulating
vessel J all as described and illustrated.
Dated this 14th day of November 1893.
TASTED 0. CROSSLEY
TACKED & CROSSLEY,
Halifax, Agents.