Improvements in the Automatic Delivery of Liquids or Solids by Coin Freed Apparatus.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Aug., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 5th May, 1891-Accepted, 5th Oct., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Automatic Delivery of Liquids or Solids by
Coin Freed Apparatus.
We JOHN SCHOLES of Clough House, Huddersfield in the West Riding of
Yorkshire, Gentleman and HENRY CHARLES SCHOLES of Clematis Villa Stoney-
gate Road Knighton in the County of Leicester Gentleman, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in the automatic delivery of liquids or
solids by coin freed apparatus wherein I am enabled by simple mechanism, or simplo
arrangement of parts to better effect the delivery of all kinds of drinks, food and
household requisites and samples of manufactured articles for advertising or sale
purposes, public use and consumption than by machines now in use for the purpose.
The description or character of the goods and samples with name and address of
advertiser may be shown outside the apparatus preferably in the panels on the front
of the case.
By the means hereinafter described we are enabled to supply hot or cold beverages
by measure, also to supply fresh brewed beverages such as tea, coffee, cocoa, bovril
and the like from leaves or essences ready to drink, either delivered through a press
button tap outside the apparatus into a cup, can or the like. Or the boiling water,
milk in powder or liquid, and sweetening tablet hereinafter described may be
delivered separately but simultaneously through pipes; and packet shute into a tea
pot for mashing or fresh brewing receptacle outside.
The outer case is arranged to enclose the various contrivances herein mentioned
in any suitable form the tanks or reservoirs taking up the greater part of the case
for a large supply of liquids unlike the machines now in use; the mechanical
portion only occupying a small space to avoid complications to make the apparatus
unworkable.
Our system or means for delivering cold liquids from the tanks, or may be a
barrel set upon its end inside the case consists in employing self measuring taps of
any size desired fitted to the end of a supply pipe, and delivery pipe outside the
tank or reservoir.
The said taps have packed flanges in which fit slide valves hinged to levers
centrally pivoted to an arm on the tap the upper valve being made proportionately
longer than the lower one to shut off the supply before delivery.
At the end of the lower valve is attached the inner end of a pull or push bar
fitting in a bush in the front of the case, this is slotted to receive the free end of
a vertical rod hinged to the platform of the coin balance above, to withdraw the
said rod which is fitted in a guide attached to the case to enable the purchaser to
obtain the liquid or solid in exchange for the coin which has been previously put in
the coin slot, the coin being of the correct weight falls on a coin balance the hori-
zontal part of which is held by a magnet, and is released. The coin then passes
down a guide into a receptacle and the pull or push bar can be moved to prevent
it being pulled out too far a pin is put in the upper face thereof,-and spring to
bring bar back to repose. The tanks are provided with piston weighted lids, or
air tight lids, and an inlet pipe is let in at top and an outlet pipe at bottom each
being fitted with taps and screw joints to connect or disconnect. We provide for
washing out the tanks an automatic sprinkler arranged in the top thereof to a
flexible tube, and supply pipe which receives a flanged tube internally bored or cast
with a spiral passage to allow the water to circulate with force on a ridged disc
fixed underneath.
To the piston weighted lid is connected a cord or chain running over pulleys in

page_text: the top of the case to the outer end of which is attached a tally, or label fitting in a
pocket to show through a slot in the front of the apparatus when " empty the
cord or chain being carried down into a plate fitting in a recess immediately under
the coin slot, and covers the said slot when the tanks or packet tubes are empty,"
over the middle pulley is passed a cord or chain, connected to the other, the lower
end of which carries a balance weight.
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To prevent any impetus being imparted to the coin by forcing it through the
slot, the angle of the back of the shute is broken, the cash balance resting on a
revolving shaft supported by holdfasts; upon this shaft is fixed a weighted chain
which revolves round shaft to bring the balance back to its proper position. Or
we may have at one end of the shaft an arm connected with a pin which enters a
semi-circular slot in the holdfast to prevent the bar from being overbalanced, or
instead of the platform as described we may use a circular revolving one having
a V shaped slotted platform, the vertical rod before mentioned being connected
thereto, and released from the pull or push bar, upon the coin falling therein, the
balance being brought back again to its normal position by a weight as above
described.
To deliver hot liquids such as tea, cocoa, coffee, bovril and the like brewed or
mashed in bulk, from the tank we place the leaves, powder or essences in a linen
or other suitable bag, the inner end of the delivery pipe being covered with a sieve,
the tank or tank is heated by any ordinary means. If with gas, we connect to the
gas supply pipe a self acting shut off gas tap consisting of a chamber in which is
a shutter working vertically, to the rod of which is attached a cord or chain,
the opposite end of which is secured to the piston weighted lid, so that when the
contents of the tank is getting low the gas is automatically shut off. If oil or
spirit lamps are employed the lower end of the cord or chain is connected to a
pivoted weighted lever which when the tanks are empty the free end falls on
to the funnel of the lamp and puts out the light. Atmospheric air is admitted
to the flame by perforations being made in the walls of the case.
For liquids
such as tea, bovril and the like that require circulation while in the tank we place
therein a perforated funnel which keeps the liquid in constant action.
In the case
of two or more liquids or may be solids being required to be delivered for one
payment we connect to each delivery valve a slotted bar which encircles the valve
pipes, or case, and allow sufficient space for the pull or push movement, the bar
being operated outside by a handle or knob.
To deliver liquids and solids at the same time, such as tea, coffee, cocoa, bovril
and the like fresh brewed for cach payment it is necessary to provide a water
boiling tank, heated as before mentioned, a milk or extract powder liquid essence
tank or case the contents of which may also be heated if desired, or sweetened
before supply if desired.
In the supply packet tube or case, or supplementary tubes or cases, we place a
re-filling tube hereinafter described filled with packets compressed in a suitable
bag containing a saccharine tablet or sugar and carrying a weight so that the
packet will be carried down with greater velocity, to deliver such packets-the pull
or push bar is slotted at its inner end, the slot corresponding to the size or there-
abouts of the packet, at the inner end of the pull or push bar is a block or shoe
corresponding with the size of the packet with guides to prevent the packet going
astray.
The packet to be delivered resting in the slot or slots on a supporting platform
underneath, when by the bar being moved it is let down the shute and either
delivered into the mash tank or the shute reversed and delivered outside; the
bottom of the mash tank is flanged to receive a sliding bottom operated by a mash
bar with projecting pin fixed in the bar to prevent pulling too far, the knob or
handle of which comes on the outside of the case, a back spring being employed to
bring the bar back.
Under the mash tank is fixed a funnel shaped pipe with sieve internally placed
in line to the angle of the funnel and covering the discharge pipe, through the said
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page_text: pipe the liquid tea or other fresh brewed beverage is passed through a pipe to a
press button tap, when the purchaser by moving the tap obtains what has been
paid for to the mash bar is affixed by hinge a piston rod entering the funnel
shaped pipe in a diagonal line through a flange on the side of the funnel, the end
of the rod coming against the inside of a hinged trap, made to the shape of the neck
of the funnel shaped pipe, when the mash tank is closed the trap is open and
liberates the packet or bag of tea leaves or other sediment left in, which falls into
a receiver beneath, which has a transparent face to show each customer that they
have got the fresh brewed cup or can of the beverage; the trap is held closed by
springs.
To allow of the discharge of overheated steam in the tanks 1 employ a weighted
steam valve of any ordinary construction either let in the top thereof, or in the
lid of the air tight weighted piston lid, as the heated water evaporates a water
tap is left open in proportion to such evaporation or consumption connected to a
flexible tube when connected with the air tight piston lid.
In the case of liquids that accumulate froth or effervescence we place at the
end of the press button tap for delivery a froth preventative tap having a screw
sieve on end thereof, the tap is formed in two parts with an elbow joint, or cup
and socket, one to work in the other, the lower portion of which is slotted to allow
of the discharge of liquid, which is let out of the supply pipe above by a press
button tap by this means any accumulation of froth is avoided.
Various modifications of the self measuring taps can be employed such as
ashaped valve a portion of the periphery of which carry rack teeth, gearing
with teeth or dogs in the links of a weighted chain running over a flanged pulley,
with cogs thereon and central bar support, the chain being attached to and
operated by the pull or push lever bar which moves the longer end of the C valve
for opening or closing the tap, a spring bringing. it back again.
Under the weight attached to the chain, we place a small platform projecting
from each side of the pipe, to avoid recoil to the weight.
Or we may employ bulbs, the supply pipe being inserted therein from storage,
on one side of the outer bulb is a flanged hole in which are cogs, secured to an
inner hollow. bulb, which has two holes therein, not in line with each other, onc
to connect supply and the other for delivery.
Or in place of the bent or straight levers attached to the arm and valves we
may have a triangular or other shaped frame attached to the hinged portion of the
lower valve and the end of the pull or push bar linked thereto, or the pull or
push bar may be connected to levers operating trap or cup valves-and the like-the
said self measuring taps may be, operated upon by a magnet fitted to the inner end
of the pull or push lever bar, the magnet coming in contact with a metal plate
fitted on the end of the lower valve-a spring being apportioned to each lever to
bring the bar back to repose.. Or we may cause the taps to be operated upon by
pneumatic power either from a standing platform outside connected with an air
tight chamber having a piston rod and lid, when by the person standing upon it,
and placing the coin in the slot, a tap is released and compressed air is allowed to
force itself up a vertical pipe at the end of which is placed another piston lid and
bar in the opposite position to the above named, which rod is connected to the pull
or push bar. Or we may have an air tight chamber inside of case the outside
piston rod of which is worked by a lever and handle outside with connection to
above named.
To deliver aerated waters or fruit drinks the tank holding the already prepared
liquid is made air tight or provided with an air tight weighted piston lid, but
re-charged from a re-filling barrel or tank connected by a screw jointed pipe and
tap-the top of this metal or wood barrel is provided with an inside air tight piston
lid with flange outside and screw bar to fit in to the top portion of the lid this is
actuated by cords, running over pulleys, and weights at the end thereof, or rack
bar and pinion, held by a pawl to enable the attendant to push out the remaining
gas after the liquid has been discharged into the air tight tank in the case.
Or

page_text: we may have air tight drawers arranged underneath the bottom of the tanks, and
place chemicals therein, and place a pipe to run up the inside centre from bottom
of tank to near top to admit water from a tap above it to run through into the said
drawer which creates gas and causes effervescence, the said tank being previously
filled with water and fruit drinks or the like.
All tanks, refilling barrels or cases may have two walls on all sides to resist cold,
and be filled with any suitable non-conducting material-as well as the outside
case.
The source of supply may be obtained from any suitable storage either above or
below ground; and more than one apparatus may be supplied from the same storage
connected by pipes.
To deliver solids, a list of which is hereinafter specified, we provide in filling the
packet tubes, or cases a re-filling tube before mentioned and fill it, and tie or
otherwise secure the packets therein, this is then placed in the packet supply tube,
when by unticing or severing the cord the packets are in perfect order for delivery
through a slot of a corresponding size to the packet; in the pull or push bar, when
this is liberated in the manner before specified the packet falls down the shute into
a basket or other receptacle.
Among the solids for vending we may include medicated powders, tablets, pills,
confections, confectionery, hot or cold pics, buns, biscuits, samples of tea, coffee,
cocoa, or other granular substances.
Or by constructing the pull and push bar, and supply tubes, or cases to a certain
size we can deliver books, pamphlets, newspapers, magazines, and advertising
media, also toilet, household or polishing soap tablets or other packet or box stuff.
Swiss milk either in liquid or powder can be supplied.
Suitable means are also provided for liquids whereby the purchaser can wash his
can, cup or the like out before obtaining the supply a water pipe is carried down
from the source of supply, or up as the case may be to end with a press button
tap on the outside over the liquid delivery tap and trough with a perforated plate
or stand fitted outside, a drain pipe being connected to the bottom of same for
discharge.
The said cups or cans intended for outdoor use may be suspended by chains
secured to the case, and may lie in a basket instead of hanging loose, and may be of
metal, nickel, or any other suitable material.
If any difficulty should arise as to the water supply in the event of no mains
being laid down to connect we employ a storage barrel or tank connected to the
apparatus.
The doors of the case leading to the tanks and other parts are protected by
numbered patent lock, and inside hinges.
By preference the coin slot shall be made in a metal plate inserted in the case
above the pull or push bar and shall be of the size required, and removable, that it
can be changed for other sizes, to suit the various coins required, in this case the
coin balance having the angular sloping platform will carry pins with screw nuts on
to hold any extra weight that might be required to allow the platform to be liberated
from the magnet.
It will perhaps be necessary in vending spirits that the tank shall be divided into
a number of partitions and be lined with porcelain, or other non-corrosive material
and the supply and delivery pipe, and body of tap be lined, or made of stout glass.
It will be seen from the herein described means tea, coffee, with milk; or bovril,
bouillon fleet and the like are brewed, or mashed under steam pressure, and forced
out by gravitation;-superheated steam being allowed to escape by a pressure
weighted steam valve fitting in the lid of the tank.
Ale, stout, wines are delivered cold by gravitation or by air tight pressure
weighted piston lid.
Amongst the packet stuff we may include packets of cigars, tobacco, or fresh
fruit, dried or crystalized fruit in boxes, or singly, tinned fruits, or other tinned
articles, delivered by the means herein specified.

page_text: If a check is required on the cash box or till inside the case we may use any
ordinary registering apparatus fixed to the cash balance shaft or in such a position
that the coin in passing will be registered.
Dated this 2nd day of August 1890
W. B. MAXFIELD,
Authorised Patent Agent, Agent for the Applicants.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Automatic Delivery of Liquids or Solids by
Coin Freed Apparatus.
We, JOHN SCHOLES of Clough House, Huddersfield, in the West Riding of
Yorkshire, Gentleman, and HENRY CHARLES SCHOLES of Clematis Villa Stoney-
gate Road Knighton in the County of Leicester Gentleman, 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 improvements in the automatic delivery of liquids or
solids by coin freed apparatus wherein by simple mechanism, or a simple arrange-
ment of the several parts the delivery of all kinds of drinks, food and household
requisites and samples of manufactured articles for advertising or sale purposes,
public use and consumption is better effected than by machines now in use for the
purpose.
That this invention may be well understood drawings are annexed of the various
contrivances and arrangements wherewith to carry out the said invention and to
which reference is hereafter made.
The description or character of the goods and samples are shown in the panels
on the outside of the casing-hereafter referred to.
The objects of this invention are to provide simple apparatus, or simplifying
the construction of coin freed apparatus for delivering liquids or solids in exchange
for coin by the hereinafter described arrangement of tanks, reserves or reservoirs,
or barrels set on end, to which are attached pipes and measuring vessels having
valves or taps to control supply to, or delivery from the measuring chamber by
the operation (after release) of pull, push or turn bars effected by tipping of coin
balances after deposit of the coin or token thereon, when upon the self closing of
the bar the liquid can be obtained through taps arranged on the outside of the.
machine, to vend hot or cold beverages such as tea, coffee, cocoa, from essences
ready to drink. And by the arrangement of water boiling tanks, milk "in powder,
or liquid tanks, and the leaves or essence in a suitable linen or other suitable bag
or box with sugar or sweetening tablet therein, in packet case; a fresh brewed
cup of beverage can be supplied through a mash tank or direct to the outside, or
the essences and sweetening stuff can be put into the water boiling or milk tank,
and simultaneously delivered through pipes, and obtained by operating a press
button tap outside.
The outer case, or cases, are arranged to enclose the various contrivances so that
the tanks, reserves or reservoirs and packet cases take up the greater space for a
large supply of liquids and solids, while the operating mechanism is confined in a
small space sufficient to allow of the free movement of the operating parts.
The measuring vessels are designed to deliver a predetermined quantity of liquid
(in some cases powders) and have a supply valve or tap fitted to the end of supply
pipe, and delivery valve or tap below the measuring chamber connected to suitable.
pipe and tap on the outside of the apparatus. In order to shut off supply before
delivering the measured quantity the outer end of the lower valve or tap is attached.
to the inner end of a pull or push bar fitting in a bush in the front of the case,.and.
through a hole in the framework of the coin operating device, the pull, push or
turn bar may also be separated and act upon levers or taps and delivery can be
obtained upon the bar being, returned to its normal position-the.. bar, being

page_text: secured before and after operation by a rod hinged to the platform of the coin
balance above entering a slot in the bar; upon disposal of the coin, the rod is
released by the tipping of the coin balance platform.
Provision is made so that the coin balance cannot be tampered with, and that
an impetus cannot be imparted to the coin by forcing it into the slot the back of
the coin slide and shute or stop is angled which prevents wire or the like from
actuating the coin balance.
In tanks to hold liquids that are kept in circulation that the contents can be
delivered as fresh as possible from the tank such as tea, bovril, and the like a
circulating funnel is put in the tank.
In delivering two or more liquids and solids for one payment a slotted bar is
connected to the valve taps and pull or push bar allowing sufficient space for the
pull or push movement to be effected. For the delivery of solids the packet tubes
or cases or supplementary tubes or cases are made to enclose a refilling tube filled
with packets, advertising media or cups compressed therein and held for delivery
by a weight above.
To deliver aerated waters or fruit drinks the tank holding the already prepared
liquid is made air tight, and recharged from a refilling barrel, tank or tube
connected thereto and to the measuring vessels by pipes and taps which control the
supply of aerated water to the said measuring vessels.
Or the aerated water can be made by having an air tight drawer arranged under-
neath the bottom of the tank and placing chemicals therein, a pipe being placed
through the bottom of the tank to run up the inside centre to near the top sufficient
water being supplied from a tap above to run through and into the said drawer
to cause gas and effervescence, the said tank being previously filled with water
and fruit drinks or the like.
All tanks, refilling barrels or cases, the outside case included may have two walls
on all sides to resist cold or heat, and be filled with any suitable non-conducting
material.
The cups delivered and intended for outdoor use may be fitted in holders
suspended by chain secured to the case, and resting in a basket or trough instead
of hanging loose, the said holders being made of metal, nickel or any other suitable
material.
The coin slot consists of a metal plate either inserted or screwed to the case,
the slot being of the size desired and removable from the inside if required to
change to various size slots to suit the various coins required, and the coin balance
arm will carry pin with screw nuts on to hold any extra weight that might be
required to allow of the platform to be depressed for liberating the bar as before
described.
The apparatus forming the subject of this invention is suitable for erection in
factories, workshops, railway carriages, hotels, vaults, restaurants, bars, and other
public places for the supply of liquids or solids of many kinds, such as tea, coffee
ready milked and sweetened brewed or mashed under steam pressure. Or ale, stout,
and wines may be delivered cold by measure by the arrangements which will be
well understood by reference to the six sheets of drawings hereunto annexed in
which:
Figure 1. Sheet 1. is a cut off elevation of a castellated casing A of the apparatus
designed for delivering samples, such articles being advertised in the panels 1 and 2.
Underneath (or above) these are arranged a series of coin slots N, with tablets
beneath denoting what article is to be supplied, upon the push or pull bars L being
released and operated. The articles fall out into troughs or baskets g'. The casing
is tiled and such tiles can be cemented on the frame, or screwed on as at A*. The
number of times the bar L is moved effectually is denoted by the ordinary counting
apparatus K K fitted beneath.
Figure 2 is a front elevation of another casing A showing the apparatus designed
for delivering larger samples, such as trade patterns, particulars of the contents
being represented on the plate 1, under which are the denoting tablets O"empty.

page_text: or full hereinafter explained, the lower part of the apparatus being arranged as
above described in Figure 1.
Figure 3 is a front elevation of the apparatus for vending liquids particulars of
contents being given at 1, in the panels B under the coin slots N are the push or pull
bars L with each particular kind of liquid on sale denoted under (or above) each, after
the operation of the bar desired L supply can be obtained by pressing the button C
of the taps W, after being provided with the cups D supplied from the aperture
in trough W the cups may fit in cup holders D suspended by chains as at c',
the pipes dd, in the top or dd', at the side are to connect outside supply from any
suitable storage; all cases on which the reference letter A is marked are made of
wood or iron with or without tiles, that they will better harmonize with, or better
suit the premises or position in which they may be fitted, either for indoor or
outdoor use.
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Figure 4 is a sectional side elevation of the apparatus showing the contrivances
for delivering drinks such as aerated waters and the like and solids in the form of
the paper cups D hereinafter referred to, which are placed in the packet cases ""
of a corresponding shape and delivered one at a time by the packet releasing
device Y connected to rod on the pull or push bars L fully described in reference
to Figure 8. A cord or chain 5, is attached to the weight ex so that when the
case is empty the fact is indicated by the tablet O.
"
Similarly cords and empty notices are adapted to the various storages
desired, connected to the outer end of the cord or chain . The water tanks Hor
liquid essence tanks H* are fixed in the upper part of the apparatus on suitable
brackets, cach tank is supplied with a lid, and covered holes, in which are
placed supply funnels ; to the outlet holes ³, are connected the pipes K which
conduct the liquid to the measuring vessel J, attached thereto, the delivery end of
which is connected to the pipe F', which ends with the press button tap Won the
outside of the case, to the delivery valve arm of the vessels J, and aerating measuring
vessel is attached a slotted bar S, hinged to the inner end of the pull bar L.
The aerating liquid is contained in the tanks Z and 21 (hereafter explained in
reference to Figure 5). The action of the coin will be hereafter described in
reference to Figures 13 to 18. When the coin balance platform tips by the weight
of the coin, the opposite end rises and carries with it the vertical rod /, which
clears the pull or push bar and liberates the same for one operation, so that the
balance shall not fall too far it comes to rest upon the post m² until the bar is
pulled out, thus the bar is ready for one operation and can be pulled out, when the
bar L is actuated. The balance then falling lower owing to its being released by
the rest m² discharges the coin and then instantly rights itself, and again secures
the bar when returned to its normal position.
The packet releasing device Y is operated and also the bottom valve of the
measuring vessel J, corresponding to the particular bar pulled out the tap is
simultaneously opened, and the liberated cup D is delivered into the shute G, when
the purchaser by holding the cup under and pressing the button C of the outside
tap W obtains what has been paid for, the coin passing into a receiver
"shown in Figure 5,"-the bar is then returned to initial position by means of the
spring
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The drips in the trough W, pass down drain pipe a', and over-pressure in the
acrating tank Z can be discharged by opening the tap leading to the outlet
pipe As before stated each operation of the bars L is registered by an ordinary
counter such as K K fitted under (or over) the pull bar L. In a covered hole /* in
the top of each of the tanks Hand H*, is passed a cord or chain, passing over
pulley, the bottom of the cord or chain carrying a float, the opposite end
of the cord or chain carrying the tablet O, in the pocket O', to denote when the
tanks are empty."
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Figure 5 is à front sectional elevation of the apparatus specially designed for
delivering acrated waters, aerated flavoured drinks, hot or cold liquids and solids,
the latter being of several kinds one of which is the cups or packets D or refresh-

page_text: ments E stored in the packet cases "" after being first arranged in the refilling
tubes fitting therein and hereinafter referred to in Figures 30, 31, Sheet 5, and
Figure 32 Sheet 6, also in Figures 6, 7, 9 and 10 Sheet 4. The solid goods are
liberated by the devices hereinafter explained in reference to Figures 6, 7, 8, 9,
and 10 Sheet 4, or Figures 30 and 31 Sheet 5.
It will be noticed that the water boiling tank is shown, and the outer casing, a
may have double walls such as bb, between which is put any good non-conductor
of heat or cold cc, the liquid essence tanks Hand flavouring tanks H* are
arranged on brackets in the upper part of the case and are supplied with lids in
which are covered holes holding the supply funnel, the outlets 3, have the
pipes K connected thereto, terminating in the taps J. The water boiling tank H
is covered by air tight lid, in which is an ordinary steam pressure valve X, the
said tank is heated by a ring, coil or row of gas jets P, the supply to the tank
being controlled by the ball tap supply valve 7. The contents of this tank is
delivered through the pipe F× into the cross pipe, carrying the measuring
vessels J¹. For making the aerated water which comes in contact and mixes with
the flavouring syrups from the tanks H*, after delivery through the taps J, at the
mouth of the taps J, is conducted to the cross pipe, through the pipe, and
the supply of such acrated liquid from the tank Z is regulated by the tap 10
which is left "full on " until the supply is exhausted which is denoted by the glass
indicator, fitted thereto and seen through a window put opposite in the
casing A, so that when empty it can be seen from the outside.
The rocking tank contains the already prepared liquid charged from the refilling
tank, barrel or tube ¹, this latter contains natural or manufactured carbonic acid
gas, or liquified gas, which passes through the press tap 3 under control of
attendant, and pipe, with ordinary pressure gauge thereon, the other end of the
pipe being connected to the three way pipe fitted with taps 5, and 10, the tap,
leading to the pressure relief pipe, which is carried to the outside of the case A.
The interior of the rocking tank or barrel Z consists of two perforated floors or
partitions, encircling the pipe, which enters the tank and reaches nearly to
the bottom. At the top of the three way pipe of the tank Z from the press tap 10,
is connected the pipe conducted to the vertical pipe attached to the cross pipe
through which the aerated liquid passes to the measuring vessels J¹ or if plain
aerated water is required it can be obtained from the measuring vessel J², con-
nected to the cross pipe 2. The tank or barrel is mounted on trunnions in a
band encircling it, in bearings 13, secured to the base of the casing A, to give it a
rocking motion the taps J and J, being simultaneously operated, by the slotted
bar S, connected thereto and to the pull or push bar L, and before alluded to in
the previous figure.
Access to the inside mechanism or tanks can be obtained by having inside hinged
doors (not shown) with any safety locks thereto; the said doors may form the
top.or sides of the casing as necessity may require.
From the essence, milk or sweetened milk tanks and boiling water tank I seen
on right side of this figure the measured quantities of each are all delivered in the
manner hereafter described and shown in Figure 6, but without using leaves or
powders, the liquids employed mixing at the junction of the pipe Funder the
measuring vessel J, (as seen best in Figure 4).
Figure 5 is a front elevation of Figure 5; the panels B at top (or may be
below) have spaces for advertisements, under these are the number of coin slots N
required according to the number of push or pull bars L, and different liquids or
solids to be vended, which are denoted by the plates under each supply, such
supply being obtained in the manner as before described.
In Figure
is represented improvements forming the subject of this invention as
relating to the automatic supply of fresh brewed beverages such as tea, coffee,
cocoa and the like, brewed at each payment on deposit of the coin of the necessary
weight in the coin slot N to operate the coin balance M, to liberate the pull bar L,
by pulling which the beverage can, be obtained ready sweetened and milked at one

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and every operation of the said bar, which at the same time causes the packet or
box holding the leaves or essences and sweetening tablet E e, (a detail of which is
given in Figure 29 Sheet 5 hereinafter alluded to). This tablet is caused to leave
the packet case "h" by the shute G and enter the mash tank V simultaneously
with the milk from the tank T, supplied through the pipe K and small measuring
vessel J. The boiling water in the tank H is delivered through the tap J, along
with a measured quantity of superheated steam to extract the strength from the
essence that passes down the funnel headed pipe U connected to the steam
measuring vessel J*, the delivery end of the measuring vessels J, J and J*, being
connected to the arms U1, U2, and supply pipe U³, which enters the mash tank V.
This latter is provided with a close fitting lid ', and hinged bottom v², with bar ³,
attached, on which slides the ring or may be roller », on inner end of the mash
bar, which is operated by knob, from outside, and is returned to its initial
position by the spring encircling the mash tank V is the funnel shaped pipe v*,
and in line therewith underneath is a sieve or grating ", which allows the mashed
liquid to enter the pipe F, which the purchaser can now obtain after getting one of
the cups D, or other receptacle and pressing the knob C of the outside tap W,
meanwhile the empty bag or box E of leaves or powder finds its way down an
angular platform leading to the receiver w¹, which has a transparent face w² therein
so that the said empty bag or box can be seen from the outside.
The small apparatus shown in Figure 7 Sheet 4. is designed to deliver liquids
and solids to persons travelling in railway carriages, the case A being the frame of
the carriage near the roof by preference.
In the case is fixed packet tubes "" containing the hereinafter described paper
cups D. refreshment packets E what the apparatus contains being denoted in the
panels B.
Outside the case "a" or tank H in A is a drip pipe a leading to the outside of
the carriages, or tanks Z and Z' as shown in Figures 4 and 5. may be put in, with
flavouring tanks H if desired.
The measuring vessels J are attached to pipes K and K from outside supply of
any suitable kind. The measuring vessels and packet cases being brought into
operation upon the release of the pull or push bar L in the manner hereinafter
more fully described.
case "
It will be seen upon reference to Figure 8 that the inner end of the bar y' is
pivoted aty to the packet releasing device--consisting of a thin triangular frame Y
of the thickness or thereabouts of one of the cups D, or other packet stuff to be
delivered, this frame works on a central pivot y³, attached at y¹ to the packet
see Figure 4 Sheet 2 the frame upon the operation of any of the bars L,
moving to the position indicated in "dotted line" thus only allowing one of the
paper cups which is one form of advertising media, or other packet stuff to be
delivered at every operation of the bar whatever bar it may be. Stops y³, are put
in the bar L, in rear of the cross bar y*, (or in front) to carry the bar for
operation-the frame Y being brought to its normal position by an independent
spring not seen in the figure when the bar L is returned by the spring 11.
Figure 9 shows a means for delivering packet stuff E. the pull or push bar L
being slotted at e', which is of the size of the packet in the case above, the bottom
packet always being deposited in the slot upon the bar L returning to repose by
influence of the spring at the inner end of the bar is the block or shoe e, under
which is the platform or projection ³, over the shute G, so that when the bar is
pulled out to the extent of the pin 10 the packet then in the bar falls off the said
projection e, into the shute G, for delivery outside, g¹.
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In Figure 10 will be seen a series of supplementary packet cases "/" by which
the number capable of being supplied is greatly increased. When the first case to
be operated becomes empty, the weight ex¹, attached to cord or chain running
over pulleys x, draws up the levers, and withdraws the shoe 2, which normally
closes the bottom of the next adjacent case "" thus allowing the bottom packet É
to enter the slot e¹, in the pull bar L so that each packet case is successively
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page_text: emptied until the last one is reached when the tablet O, on outer end of the cord or
chain denotes the fact outside.
The supplementary platforms or projections e³, are secured underneath the packet
delivery cases "" to come in proper position under the pull bar L, so that after
the release of the bar and shoe 7, in each case the bottom packet then in the
slot el, is delivered into the shute G from the front of the platforms e³. A detail
of the packet case "" and means of refilling and securing the packets therein is
hereafter explained in reference to Figure 32 Sheet 6. Also modifications of the
releasing device seen in Figures 30 and 31 Sheet 6.
Figure 11 is an upper view of the bar L adapted to be rotated and pulled and is
designed to prevent anyone from getting more than one supply for one payment by
attempting to re-operate the bar. When the rod 13 has left the slot in the bar
upon the disposal of the coin, its lower cnd rides down the steps × in the spiral
grooves until the bar has been returned to its normal position when it enters the
slot, but if a second attempt is made to operate the bar before its ultimate return
the bottom of the rod 13 catches against the projecting step 1x and stops the bar
from being turned until a further deposit of coin has been made.
Figure 12 is a cut off view of a pull bar L having steps * which allow of only
one delivery for one payment.
Figure 13 is a top view of the bar L to show the coin operating device for
disposal of the coin, the coin slide n, being above the said bar is shown in dotted
line, and the bar itself is shown pulled out after being released by the coin having
fallen upon the coin balance platform m³ of the coin balance M causing it to release
the pin out of the slot 1, the rest m² attached to the bar shifting from under the
platform m³, with the outward movement of the bar, causes the balance M to tip
on its axle 1, and the coin falls out "as seen in Figure 5" into the coin receiver or
bag beneath. The bar returns again to its normal position, the balance rights
itself and the rest m² moves under the platform m³, the pin 3 drops in the slot 2,
when the bar is again secured until another coin of the. right weight has been
deposited the interchangeable counter weight or weights, or screw nut or nuts n*,
are put upon the pin for varying the weight of coins, to facilitate the use of coins of
different weights.
Figure 14 is a side elevation of the above to show the construction of the coin
operating device. The coin on entering the slot N, if of the right size passes
down the coin slide n, on to the coin balance platform m³, but if the coin is not the
proper size it falls through the hole and tube n¹, to be returned to the outside of
the case "see n¹× Figure 16." Figure 15 is a further modification of the coin
balance M and consists of a revolving disc or bracket M. mounted on a short
spindle, and provided with a V shaped receiver, or platform m³, upon which the
coin descends, when by aid of the projection mx the balance comes in contact with
the post m², and rests thereon, after releasing the vertical rod 3 from the slot 12² in
the stepped pull bar L, arranged in the bush of the case A in the front of
the apparatus, the vertical rod being guided by the bar , when the bar is
pulled out the balance falls lower and allows the coin to fall off, but immediately
rights itself by its own weight, the bar returns and is again secured, as before
described.
Figure 16. This arrangement like the modification above described is fixed in
rear of the coin slot N under the slide n the coin balance lever being pivotted
at to the upright of the support 4, with the coin receiver m³ on end thereof
fitting under the angled stop or guide , which is fixed to the framework, or in the
alternative positions shown in Figures 17 and 18 so that a wire or other strip of
any material cannot if put in the coin slot operate the coin balance platform m³, to
obtain goods fraudulently-this stop or guide receives the coin from the slide n,
when it falls on to the receiver m³, and displaces the vertical rod, to allow of the
bar L being pulled out. The bar being again secured as before described.
In Figure 17 the support is secured to the inside frame and carries the
balance M hinged at 16, with the receiver m³ on end thereof, the stop. or guide,

page_text: being also hinged thereto, and carries the vertical rod 1³, which is raised in the
manner, and the bar L is operated as before described.
Another modified construction of the coin balance M is illustrated in Figure 18
in which the support. is secured to the casing A-the coin receiver m³ and
guide in this case is fixed in the opposite position to that shown in the previous
figure, and if a strip or wire should be put into the coin slot N, it will not operate
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the balance m³, because the guide tips up in front of the slide n.
release of the bar L and upon the same being operated the measuring vessels J, J¹,
and Jx are opened to receive supply and upon the bar being returned they are
opened to deliver their measured quantities. In order that the coin slot can be
cleared of any rubbish put therein the lower part of the coin slide "n" is supported
by spring, and hinged on small axle n³, which when turned allows of the slide
being depressed for the purpose referred to. The construction of the measuring
vessels and the several modifications thereof is now referred to commencing with
Figure 19. This measuring vessel has packed flanges j', in which fit the slide
valves, hinged to lever, centrally pivoted to the arm on the tap body. This
measuring vessel is adapted to hold low pressure liquids or powders, and is operated
by the lever arm 3, which shuts off the supply, before delivery of the measured
quantity through the lower valve, secured to the lower end of the pivoted lever j³,
to which is attached the inner end of the pull or push bar L the spring drawing
in the bar L after operation and closing supply. Figure 20 is a side view partly
in section of the measuring vessel operated by the bar L attached to the lower
part of the pivoted lever, which when pulled out at bottom closes the upper
conical plug valve, in the valve box, and allows the liquid in the measuring
chamber to be liberated by the withdrawal of the lower valve 2 in valve box j³.
Upon the subsequent action of the bar L influenced by the spring, the lower
valve follows the retreating lever j³, by aid of the spring, thus closing supply (or
may be rice versa). The seatings of the valves are packed as at with any
suitable packing usually employed for the purpose. An air valve j¹¹ is also pro-
vided consisting of push rod operated by projection, upon the return of the pull
bar L.
Figure 21 is another modification of the measuring vessel partly in section
showing an ordinary plug tap J, operated by the crank levers, both of which are
attached to the measuring chamber jo, the air valve in this case is fitted in the
shoulder of the measuring chamber to force delivery upon the vertical rod j³,
formning part of or may be connected to the pull bar L being pulled out.
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Figure 22 is a sectional view of the air valve j", which consists of a three sided
spindle, carrying a cord or may be ball of cord or any other suitable material j¹³
acting as a float valve in a ground seating, and nut 15, this may be secured
in the body of any of the measuring vessels J. Figure 23 is a sectional view of a
cup and ball measuring vessel J, operated by the spring pressed piston rods j²,
upon pressure of the lever j³ connected to the pull or push bar L, the loose balls 16
fit in the cups, and both for supply to measuring chamber jo, and delivery by
pressure of the springs, after the lever has been withdrawn by the spring,
bringing back. the bar L to repose. Figure 24. This measuring vessel J, shown
in section is operated in the same manner as the preceding one, but by its con-
struction is adapted to be made of glass so that if necessary the measuring vessel
should be exposed to the view of the purchaser, also for reduction in the cost
thereof. In this case a transparency would have to be put in front of the case
opposite to the said measuring vessel. Figure 25 shows another measuring vessel J,
the piston rods of which are operated upon by contact with the lug, attached
to the turn bar L, the valves being closed by aid of the springs. Figure 26 is
another sectional view of a measuring vessel J, provided with spear shaped valves
or wedges on end of the rods attached to the pivoted lever bar, to the lower (or
may be upper) end of which is attached the pull bar L and spring 10, to bring the
said bar back and close supply.
Figure 27 is another sectional view of measuring vessel J provided with turn

page_text: axle bar L jointed at, to connect the supply valve to the axle carrying the
delivery valve 2x, both have inlet holes and pipe, and exit holes jx and pipe for
delivery, upon turning the bar L round to the right or left as will be notified
thereon, the liquid passes into the measuring chamber and pipe.
Figure 28 shows the measuring vessel J having cone valves both for supply to
measuring chamber jo, and delivery, which are closed on their seatings by
pressure of the springs, and released by the lugs 3x on the rod j**, which is held
at top by pressure of the spring, to close delivery, the said lever being acted
upon by the finger j³, attached to the bracket which carries the lever connected at
its free end to the pull or push bar L.
The reference letters which relate to the said measuring vessels J refer to like
parts in all the figures in which they occur the said vessels may be made of any
desired shape and size, and be made of metal, or part metal and part glass, or
enamelled iron, they are internally screwed at their upper and lower ends to
receive the ends of the pipe K and pipe F, the body, in each case is made to a
certain size that a predetermined quantity of the liquor can be obtained at one time
by the bar L opening and closing alternately supply and delivery in the manner
herein shown and above described.
Each vessel can be made secure and locked up by having eyes in flanges or
operating bar, and by ordinary padlock secured to both, when the apparatus is not
required to be used, although some liquid may be in the tanks inside.
In reference to Figure 29 a plan view is here shown of the perforated or
wire-gauze box E adapted to hold tea leaves, or essences of various kinds, and
sweetening tablets Ee, which is delivered as described in Figure 6.
In delivering solids the modification shown in Figure 30 may be employed is
the case and * an inner refil case or tube which may be fitted therein. The
packets E are delivered by turning the lever bar L, the lug ex on end thereof
releasing one at every operation of the bar.
Figure 31 is another modification of the packet releasing device ex, attached to
the end of pull or push bar L to deliver the packet E into the shute G at every
operation of the bar. The packet cases are constructed as shown in Figure 32
Sheet 6 and may be made of metal, wood, or of any suitable material, in the outer
case is fitted an inner refil case *, containing the packets E (or may be D)
made secure by a cord or wire ** before being placed in the outer case, when by
cutting the cord or wire, and withdrawing it the packets are in place ready for
delivery.
In reference to the special designed paper cups D before referred to they may be
of the shape of the blank D Figure 33 Sheet 6 which is folded at dotted line d',
and when cemented or otherwise stuck together it assumes the shape shown in
Figure 34 Sheet 6. Another method of folding the said cups D and which makes
them entirely liquid proof, and capable of holding hot liquids is shown in
Figure 334 Sheet 3, folded to be delivered out of a corresponding shaped packet
case "." The folded shape is seen in Figure 33", Sheet 3. To accomplish this
the top left corner 1 is brought down to diagonal line 1× then over top edge
to vertical broken line 1xx, then by folding bottom corner 1x, over to diagonal
line 2, and then bring over the gummed or cemented edge 3, the shaded portion
representing such gummed or cemented edges prepared before folding; or the cups
may be only folded once to broken line 4, if required. In Figure 35 the cup D is
shown folded into a small compass for the pocket.
Figure 36 is the cup holder Dx with cup D therein the chain attached
thereto, being secured outside the case A as seen in Figures 3, 54 and 42.
The alternative means of forming the cup in packet form is seen in Figure 37 to
be folded up from the rectangular blank on "dotted lines" into the form as seen in
Figure 38.
The said cups are made of, any suitable paper, transparent or colored to imitate.
glass preferred.
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the said tanks are low, the shut off gas taps Q, Figure 39 may be used and operated
by the cord or chain "4" carrying the weight q', which presses on the
platform ² of the cone plug valve, to force it from its seating and allow the supply
of gas to enter the delivery pipe, the said cord or chain being carried up and
attached to and operating from liquid or essence tank. Or the alternate arrange-
ment as seen in Figure 40 may be used. In this figure is shown the tank H for
vending liquids such as boviil or the like, in the air tight lid is the ball tap
water supply q, in end of delivery pipe K, and pressure valve X. Over the pulley
attached is passed the cord or chain the lower end of which is attached to the shut
off tap, the other end of the cord being fastened to the float 7. When the
contents of the tank is exhausted the gas in the pipe P from supply ³, is
automatically shut off. In the case of the liquids above mentioned which require
to be kept in constant circulation the funnel R is placed in the tank. In making
the aerated liquid from chemical prepared waters, as seen in Figure 41. In the
drawer e e is put chemicals "" and water is let into the said drawer through
pipe "gg from the supply at top "h" sufficient to cause gas or effervescence,
the gas rising through the pipe "gg" it acrates the water in the tank H
supplied from the tap K. Figure 42 represents an apparatus constructed to
supply liquids in the form of milk and aerated waters, the milk obtained
from the tank I with pipe K connected thereto, and to measuring vessel J',
the aerating appliances being the same as seen in Figures 4 and 5 Sheet 2.
case A may be set upon a pillar or standard A*, or put on a counter, or may be as
shown in Figures 43 and 44 secured to the post of a street lamp, XX. The
apparatus shown in Figure 45 is designed for lavatories over the wash bowl
delivering liquids and solids consisting of hot or cold water delivered through
measuring vessels upon the insertion of a coin into the wash bowl, and a packet
consisting of a towel and soap tablet alike delivered into the trough g¹ by the
means and appliances before described.
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In addition to the list of solids or packet stuff for vending; such articles as hot
or cold pies, the former put in case, or cases in close proximity to the water boiling
tank H, to keep them warm, buns, biscuits, sample packets of tea, coffee, cocoa, or
other granulated substances may be delivered. In the matter of large packets
such as books, magazines, or pamphlets, newspapers, or other advertising media the
push or pull bar L and the packet cases would be made of the size to
conform thereto and constructed as shown in Figures 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 30, 31 and 32
of the accompanying drawings. The folded paper cups as illustrated in
Figures 33, 334, 33, 34, 35 to 38 inclusive may be used as advertising media, with
advertisements thereon, or manufacturers or merchants samples represented in
Figure 2 Sheet 1 of the drawings may be delivered. Also toilet, household or
polishing soap tablets, see jj Figures 1 Sheet 1, and 45 Sheet 6, packets or boxes
of cigars, cigarettes, tobacco and the like may be delivered in a like manner from
the packet cases "h" by the operation of moving the pull or push bar L, after the
deposit of the necessary coin as hereinbefore specified. And further the packet
stuff E, or box stuff Figure 5 to be vended by the same means may include
fresh fruit, dried or crystalized fruit in boxes, or bottles, or canisters of tinned
fruits, or other tinned goods arranged in the cases "" as D, E and /* Figure 5
Sheet 2. The arrangement of the case or cabinet A may be as seen in Figure 1,
covered with enamelled tiles A* either screwed or cemented to the frame thereof,
such tiles may be of any ordinary kind or made of iron, and have advertisements
thereon, the doors of the case leading to the various internal contrivances forming
the apparatus have inside hinges and are protected by numbered safety locks so that
the case can be readily got at by those whose duty it is to see to them.
The whole of the outside structure may be made of iron suitably enamelled if
desired. The contrivances forming the herein described improvements for the
automatic delivery of liquids or solids may be made of any material suitable for the
purpose, and be of any convenient shape or size, arranged according to the kind of
liquids or solids the mechanism is intended to deliver.

page_text: In vending spirits or other liquids the tanks H or H* may be divided into a
number of compartments or partitions and be lined with porcelain or other
non-corrosive material, and the supply and delivery pipes be made or lined with
glass. By the means and appliances forming the subject of this invention the
parts of which are hereinbefore severally referred to the public can be served in
exchange for the necessary coin or coins with all kinds of drinks, ales, wines,
stout, and the various liquids and solids hereinbefore mentioned.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is-
1. In coin freed mechanism a combination of the angled guide cash balances
and lever to operate and release the bar upon the insertion of a coin, coins or
tokens as herein described.
2. In coin freed vending machines a puli, push or turn lever bar for delivering
liquids or solids-operated and operating in the manner specified.
3. In coin freed apparatus of the character described for delivering liquids,
essences, syrups, extracts or the like supplied by any number of measuring vessels
such as J, from one or more tanks or sources of storage or supply, in exchange for
coin, coins, or token as herein set forth.
4. In coin freed machines for the purpose herein specified the use and employ-
ment of measuring vessels such as J, having valves in combination with measuring
chambers operated and operating in the manner hereinbefore described.
5. In coin freed machines for delivering liquids or solids the combination of
appliances for delivering the various articles enumerated in the manner herein-
before set forth
6. In a coin freed machine delivering fresh brewed beverages through a mash
tank, having hinged bottom operated by mash bar, with receptacle for disposing of
tea leaves, empty essence packets or boxes, and combination of mixing pipe, taps
and tanks in connection therewith, all operated in the manner herein set forth and
described.
7. In coin freed sale apparatus of the character herein described the means and
appliances for delivering hot or cold liquids, from essence, syrup or extract
tanks H, connected to self measuring vessels such as J, by outlet pipe, such as F
leading to outside tap such as W and valves for controlling supply to or from the
measuring chambers actuated as hereinbefore described.
8. In a coin freed machine the employment of hot water or hot liquid tanks,
boiler or cistern H, having safety valve X attached, and ball tap therein for
supplying water as the liquid is sold or evaporated, and operated in the manner
specified.
9. In coin freed apparatus a transparent panel, such as w², for exposing empty
packets or boxes of tea leaves, or other essences or powders, in the manner
described.
10. A perforated metal, cardboard or wire gauze box E, or linen bag for the
packet cases or tubes containing tea leaves, essences, extracts, saccharine tablets
for the purpose substantially as hereinbefore described.
11. In a coin freed sale machine for delivery of liquids and solids, two or more
self measuring vessels such as J, pipes and packet cases or tubes such as h,
operated upon by one action of a pull, push or turn lever bar L, as seen in
Figures 5 and 6.
12. In a coin freed machine in delivering such hot liquids as bovril or the like,
or liquid essences of tea, coffee and other beverages the employment of a circulator
as R, for the purpose hereinbefore specified.
13. In coin freed apparatus for brewing fresh beverages supplying steam by
measure to the mash tank by the means and for the purpose of extracting the
strength from such essences to assist the brewing operation.
14. In coin freed machines for the automatic sale of liquids measuring essences,

page_text: leaves or powders by measuring vessel after the insertion and disposal of the coin
or coins.
15. In supplying liquids or solids by coin freed apparatus, automatically shutting
of the gas light, by aid of the shut off gas taps Q, and 7, hereinbefore described.
16. In coin freed sale machines the employment of the non-conducting walls as
herein shown to keep the contents warm in winter and cool in summer, to inside of
case, or enclosing tanks, as herein specified.
17. In connection with coin freed apparatus for vending cold liquids or acrated
waters, the means or their equivalents for making upon disposal of the coin, or in
exchange for coin aerated drinks by the use of a holder or tank such as ¹, in
which is produced or which contains natural or artificial carbonic acid gas or
compressed liquid gas, in combination with the rocking or otherwise steady mixing
and aerating chamber or tank Z, thereby mixing therewith in process of delivery
any desired flavouring syrups, or essences from storage, substantially as herein
shown and described.
18. In coin freed sale machine producing and delivering aerated waters by
chemicals arranged and operated in the manner set forth.
19. In a coin freed sale machine the arrangement and combination of milk can I,
and rocking or otherwise agitated soda water tank, or tank and gas chamber, all
for the purpose specified.
20. In coin freed sale machines the combination of a milk can, with coin freed
mechanisin measuring vessels, taps and pipes arranged therewith and operated as
described.
21. In coin freed sale apparatus adapted to be used in hotels, vaults, restaurants,
bars, and other public places delivering any number of liquids from one or more
storages or sources of supply, reserves, or reservoirs upon the insertion and
disposal of a coin or coins, as herein shown and described.
22. In railway cars or carriages, the employment for the purpose herein referred
to of such apparatus as shown in Figure 7, fixed in any part of a carriage for the
automatic supply and sale of liquids and solids, from one or more storages to all or
any composite railway car or carriage in the manner set forth.
23. In coin freed apparatus for railway carriages the employment of packet
cases or tubes, for delivering solids in the shape of refreshments, as herein before
described.
24. In coin freed sale apparatus the use and employment of folded cups such
as D from paper, cardboard, or other material and delivering them from the
packet case or tubes h on payment of a coin or as an advertisement gift to the
purchaser of liquid, as herein described and set forth.
25. A chained cup holder as Dx, for holding the paper cup D, trough w¹to
stand them in.
26. In packet cases or tubes,, the refil cases or tubes *, secured and arranged
as described.
27. In coin freed machines for vending solids, the arrangement of a series of
supplementary packet tubes or cases, released automatically in the manner herein
shown and described.
28. In a coin freed sale machine for vending solids such as samples, patterns and
the like the means for delivering same as hereinbefore specified.
29. The construction and arrangement of a coin freed advertiser and sampler,
operated in the manner and for the purpose described.
30. In a coin freed machine the names of firms, prices of goods, and statement
as to procuring them in bulk arranged in panels, blocks, and compartments in
enamelled iron, or other suitable plates on the outside for advertising purposes and
vending samples.
31. Covering the exterior of coin freed sale apparatus with porcelain or other
tiles and the like, or enamelled iron screwed or cemented for the purpose as
shown in Figure 1.
32. Improvements in the cases of coin freed machines adapted to be made in

page_text: two parts, either square or round to encircle, or fix to a lamp column or post, as
herein shown and described.
33. The means herein shown and described for denoting the contents of the
tanks or packet tubes or cases.
34. The use of a gauge and sight glass" in coin freed machines to show when
a tank or reservoir is 55 empty."
35. In a coin freed sale machine the employment of any well known counter or
registering appliance to be seen outside the case for the purpose hereinbefore
referred to.
36. In a coin freed machine the connection with the arm of a coin balance
platform of a pin with screw nut such as n*, to enable interchangeable counter
weights to be secured thereon for varying the weight of coin balance to facilitate
the use of coins of different weights.
37. In a coin freed machine the combination with self measuring vessels of a
tank for liquid essence of tea, coffee, and the like such as H and H* operated in
the manner herein shown and described.
38. Improvements in the coin freed delivery of liquids or a combination thereof
by the aid of measuring vessels to deliver a predetermined quantity, or for the
delivery of solids by arrangement of storage and delivery contrivances, sub-
stantially in the manner and for the purpose as hereinbefore described and set
forth.
Dated this 4th day of May 1891.
WILLIAM BESTWICK MAXFIELD,
"The Central" Patent Office,
19, Bowling Green Street, Leicester, Applicants' Agent.