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2Sheets-Sheet l. M. P. ALLEN.

Milk-Receptacle No. 228,583. Patented June 8,1880.

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No. 228,583 Patented June 8, I880.

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MAURICE P. ALLEN, OF GREEN POINT, NEW YORK.

M l LK-RECEPTACLE.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 228,583, dated June 8, 1880.

Application filed October 22, 1879.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, MAURICE P. ALLEN, of Green Point, in the county of Kings and State of New York, have invented a new and useful Improvement in lVIilk-Receptacles, which improvement is fully set forth in the following specification,reference being had to the accompanyin g drawings, in which- Figure 1 represents a rear view of my apparatus. Fig. 2 is a side view thereof. Fig. 3 is a vertical cross'section of the same. Fig. 4 is a plan or top view thereof. Fig. 5 shows the measure in side view. Fig. 6 is an inner face view of the wicket.

Similar letters indicate corresponding parts.

This invention relates to milk-receptacles for attachment to the doors or gates of dwellings; and it consists in certain novel combinations of parts hereinafter fully described, and pointed out in the claims.

In this example I have shown my invention applied to the bars of a gate or fence, and I make useof a face-plate, A, which is provided with slots 1), into which are fitted the shanks of hooks c, grasping the gate-bars, said shanks being screw-threaded, and being tightened by screw-nuts d, whereby the face-plate is firmly held in position on the bars. The face-plate A has a substantially oval shape, and the slots '1) are arranged near and parallel to its edge.

By changing the positions of the hooks c in the slots 1), or changing them from one slot to another, they may be readily adapted to the positions of the bars of a gate, and hence the face-plate A is applicable to gates of various kinds. In some cases the' slots bare arranged to extend in a transverse or radial direction, instead of parallel to the edge of the face-plate A, in order to better adapt the latter for applicationto what is known as a diamond gate. It is obvious that a variety of fastenin gs may be substituted for the screw-hooks c.

I In the central portion of the face-plateA is an opening, into which is fitted a hinged wicket, E, working between the bars of r the gate, this wicket being furnished with a suitable lock to be opened by the milkman.

The face-plate A supports a milk-vessel, F, and a neck or hood, G, upon this vessel. The vessel F may be made of any desirable shape, and it is the medium that receives and holds the milkleft by the milkman. The hood G is secured to a plate, F, which forms the top of themilk-vessel F, and which is united therewith by hinge-joints h, (see Fig. 2,) so that the hood and vessel are practically hinged together.

By lifting the hood G on the hinge-joints h, when said hood and vessel have been removed from the door, the milk-vessel F may be read ily emptied of its contents, while both the hood and vessel moreover can thus be conveniently got at for cleansing purposes.

A hasp, 1T, engaging a staple, j, is used to hold the hood G in its position on the milkvessel; but other devices may obviously be substituted therefor.

The hood G has a side opening, which faces the wicket E, as shown in Fig. 3, so that by opening the wicket the milkman is enabled to pour the desired quantity of milk into the vessel F tl'lrough the hood, by which latter the liquid is guarded against dust or insects. At the bottom of the hood G is a detachable strainer, k.

On the rearsurface of the faceplate A are two pairs of hooks, lm, and at or near the top of the hood G are two studs or trunnions, n, adapted to lie or catch in the upper hooks, l, while on the lower part of the hood is a double latch, O, the ends of which are shaped and arranged to engage the lower hooks, m. The double latch O swings on pivots p, and on the rear of the hood G is a turn-button, Q, adapted to lock the latch. If the trunnions n are placed in the hooks or bearings Z, and the milk-vessel F is swung thereon in the direction of the face-plate A, the latch 0 automatically engages the hooks m, and if the button Q is then set to lock the latch the milkvessel and hood are firmly attached to the face-plate.

If the milk-vessel and hood are applied to a door or other solid support, instead of to a gate or the like, the devices last described may be applied to the door instead of the face plate A.

For the purpose of pouring the milk into the milk-vessel F, I make use of a measure or vessel, B, Fig. 5, having a laterally-projecting spout, S, which is fitted to the opening containing the wicket E, and which is constructed with a stop, it, on the lower part. \Vhen the spout S is introduced into the wicket-opening the stop t abuts against the edge of the opening in the hood G, as indicated in Fig. 3, and the arrangement of the stop is such that the position thus determined is the correct one for the facile and rapid emptying of the milk through the spout. In the spout S is arranged a gate or valve, z.

The measure R has a t ansparent indicator, U, of any usual or suitable form, in its side, and upon such side is fastened a lamp, V. This lamp V is adjacent to the indicator U, and thus serves to illuminate the same in an effectii e manner, while it also illuminates the surrounding space. The lamp V thus takes the place of the lantern or lamp commonly carried by milkmen before daylight, and by its attaclnnent to the measure R a milkman is enabled to carry both articles in one hand without difficulty, leaving the other hand free for opening the wicket E and other purposes. I prefer to attach the lamp V to the measure by a slide or other similar device, so that it may be removed when it is not in use.

On the inner surface of the wicket E is formed a scale, 20, and upon such surface is pivoted a sheet-metal arm, 00, serving to indicate upon the scale the amount of milk it is desired the milkman shall leave. From the tail end of the indicatingarm 00 extend two branches, which are bent at right angles to the wicket E and bent toward each other, thereby forming two clamping-jaws, y. The function of these jaws y is to hold a milk-ticket at a right angle to the wicket E, in which position said ticket is not liable to interfere with the free opening or closing of the wicket whatever the size of the ticket. The arm as and jaws y, being made of a single piece of sheet metal, can be readily shaped and applied to the wicket.

The measure It is provided with a bail or handle, R, and with feet It, while on the face thereof is a pin or hook, z, to hold the key for opening the lock of the wicket.

What I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

1. A face-plate having a series of slots and adjustable fastenings fitted to such slots for attaching the face-plate to the bars of a gate or other similar place, in combination with a wicket in the face-plate and with a milk-vessel and hood attached thereto, substantially as described.

2. A milk-vessel and a hood to such vessel hinged together, for the purpose specified, in combination with the face-plate or support A and wicket E, substantially as described.

3. The combination, with a face-plate or support having the books or bearings lm, of a milk-vessel and hood adapted to be hung in the upper hooks, the double latch O, engaging the lower hooks, and the turn-button Q, for locking the latch, substantially as described.

4. The combination, with a face-plate or support having the wicket E, and a milk-vessel and hood attached thereto, of a measure or vessel constructed with a latcrally-projecting spout fitted to the wicket-opening, and having a stop which abuts against the hood when the spout is inserted in the wicket-opening, thereby determining the position of the spout, substantially as described.

5. A measure constructed with a laterallyprojecting spout, for the purpose specified, and with a transparent indicator, in combination with a lamp attached to the measure adjacent to said indicator, substantially as and for the purpose described.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 16th day of October, 1879.

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