US698375A - Stopper device for stationary washbasins. - Google Patents

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No. 698,375.1 Patented Apr. 22,1902.

' H. B. COLLINS.

STOPPER DEVCE FL'II STATIONARY WASHBASINS.

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HORACE B. COLLINS, OF DENVER, COLORADO.

sToPPER DEVICE Fon sTATloNARY wAsHBAslNs.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 698,37 5, dated April 22, 1902. Application filed May 13,1901l Serial No. 59,913. (No model.)

exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilledin the art to which it appertains to make and use the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, and to the letters of reference marked thereon,which form apart of this specification. My invention relates to improvements in stopper devices for stationary washbasins,

bath-tubs, and all similarfixtures to which a' This plate projects inwardly for the purpose.

device of this classis applicable.`

The invention will be described in this specification with special reference to its use in connection with `a washbasin, though it must be understood that it is not limited to such use.

My object isto provide means for removing and inserting the stopper which shall be `more convenient than the devices `heretofore employed for this purpose.

My further object is to provide a device of this class which shall be simple in construction, economical in cost, reliable, durable, and efficient in use; and to these ends-thein- Vention consists of the features, arrangments, and combinations hereinafter described and claimed, all of which will be fully understood by reference to the accompanying drawings, in which is illustrated an embodiment thereof.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a vertical section taken `through a washbasin equipped with my improveddevice for manipulating the stopper. Fig. 2 is a fragmentary top or plan view of the same. Figs. 3, 4, and 5 are perspective detail views illustrating the different parts of my improvement, which are shown on a larger scale. Fig. 6 is a fragmentary section .showing a modifediorm of construction. Fig. 7 is f a section taken through the lower extremity of operating-lever where it is connected with the stem of the stopper.

The same reference characters indicate the same parts in all the views.

Let A designate the ordinary stationary washbasiu, and B the exteriorly-threaded sleeve inserted in the opening inthe bottom of the basin and which is connected with the part C below, the latter being of ordinary construction. Preferably formed integral with the part B is an arm B', shaped to conform to the curve of the basin and extending upwardly a suitable distance from the sleeve. The upper extremity of this arm'isprovided with separated apertured lugs B2, adapted to receive a fulcrum-pin which passes through the apertured part E2 of a lever E, whose lower extremity is connected with the stem D of the stopper D.A The upper extremity of the lever E passes through a slot F', formed in a plate F, secured to the' marble or other material surrounding the top of the basin.-

At each extremity of the slot F alocking-recess F2 is formed to hold the lever in position when adjusted. The lower extremity of the lever is provided with stops E3 to engage the stem D and limit the swinging movement of the plug D. In the construction shown in Fig. 6 the fulcrum-arm, "which is designated B3, is provided with a ring B4, which surrounds and is located underneath the ange on the sleeve B, which is in this event of ordinary construction. This construction permits the use of the ordinary sleeve B Without change, the fulcrum-arm being manufactured separately therefrom.

The position of my improvement when the plug or stopper D is closed is shown in full lines in Fig. l, while the open position is shown by dotted lines in the same figure. To raise the stopper from its seat, it is only necessary to press outwardly upon the upper arm of the lever E, and then by moving the arm into the adjacent recess F2 of the plug the stopper will be maintained in the open position. The upper arm of the lever will yield sufficiently to permit thislateral adjustment. When it is desired to close the plug or stopper D, the lever-arm is first unlocked and locking the plug in the closed position.

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Having thus described my invention, what I claim is- 1. The combination with a basin having a discharge-opening, a stopper for the opening, and a sleeve forming a seat for the stopper, of a lever connected with the stopper at its lower extremity, and a fulcrum-arm connected with the sleeve and projecting upwardly along the interior wall of the basin, and curved to conform to the interior wall of the basin,

the lever being fulcrumed at the upper extremity of said arm, the arrangement being such that when the upper arm of the lever is pushed outwardly, the lever is moved on its fulcrum and its lower arm actuated to open the stopper or closure.

2. The combination with a receptacle having a discharge-opening, a stopper for the opening and a sleeve forming a seat for the stopper, of anarm connected with the sleeve, extending upwardly therefrom and curved to conform to the shape of the inner wall of, the receptacle, a lever fulcrumed on said arm one extremity of the lever being connected with the stopper, and a slotted plate located at the top of the basin and adapted to receive the upper extremity of the lever, the said plate being shaped to hold the leverin either position of adjustment.

3. The combination witha stationary washbasin, a stopper for the discharge-opening, and a sleeve forming a seat for the stopper, of an arm detachably connected with the sleeve and held in place thereby, the said arm projecting upwardly along the basin-Wall, a lever fulcrumed on said arm, the lower arm of the lever being connected with the stopper, and a slotted plate 'through'whieh the upper extremity of the lever passes, said plate being secured to the stationary structure at the top of the basin, projecting interiorly over the edge thereof and fashioned to lock the lever in either position of adjustment.

4. The combination with a stationary washbasin, a stopper for the discharge-opening,

and a' sleeve forming a seat for the stopper, of a ring surrounding the sleeve, and engaged from above by the flan ge of the sleeve,the said ring being formed with an upwardly-projecting arm, and a lever fulcrumed on said arm and connected with the stopper to operate the latter when the upper arm of the lever is moved.

5. The combination with a stationary Washbasin, a stopper for the discharge-opening, and a sleeve forming a seat for the stopper, of an arm detachably connected with the sleeve and held in place thereby, the said arm projecting upwardly along the basinwall, and a lever fulcrumed on said arm, the lower arm of the lever being connected with the stopper, and the arrangement being such that the stopper is opened and elosed by the outward and inward movement of the upper arm of the lever.v

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

HORACE B. COLLINS.

Vtitnesses:

DORA C. SHIGK, MARY C. LAMB,

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