Improvements in Automatic Measurers for Tea, Coffee, Seeds, and other Substances.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Nov., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 23rd July, 1889-Accepted, 14th Sept., 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Automatic Measurers for Tea, Coffee, Seeds, and
other Substances.
We GEORGE BLACKWELL, of Barton End, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, Farmer, and
FRANCIS ROBERT BAKER, of Snow Hill, Birmingham, Warwickshire, Engineer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to he as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in the construction and arrangement of
vessels, and parts in combination therewith, whereby their contents may be measured
off automatically, as frequent as may be required, to an averago equal quantity, and
particularly adapted for the apportioning or doleing out of tea, coffee, rice, sago, seeds
or other such substances, as will admit of such treatment.
It consists of a canister or vessel, having a bulged bottom, preferably of a concave
conical shape. From the upper part of this vessel, an internal tube is carried
downwards to within a short distance of the said bottom, leaving an annular space
or other suitable opening of a greater or less amount, between it and the bottom,
or in the tube itself. Preferably the concave conical shape of the bottom would
be placed eccentric with the vessel, but may nevertheless act if put concentric.
The internal tubo at its upper end is extended outwards in the form of a spout
or discharger.
An ordinary filling hole is provided at the top of the vessel, and preferably near to
the said spout, when the cap for the filling hole would be made so that when in its
position, it would also cover the spout, preventing the admission of dirt or other
foreign material.
If preferred, as before intimated, the concave bottom may be concentric, and also
the internal tube may be perpendicular and not angular, when the filling hole would
be modified in position to suit.
Thus when the canister or vessel was charged, a certain portion would always lodge
at the bottom, and enter through the annular space or the opening. Upon overturning
the canister in order to empty therefrom a portion, a certain average quantity each
time would pass down the inner tube, while the rest would fall back into the body of
the canister. This process being repeated each time the canister was again placed
upright.
Dated this 13th day of November 1888
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Automatic Measurers for Tea, Coffee, Seeds, and
other Substances.
We, GEORGE BLACKWELL, of Barton End, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, Farmer,
and FRANCIS ROBERT BAKER, of Snow Hill, Birmingham, Warwickshire, Engineer
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 construction and arrangement of
vessels, and parts in combination therewith, whereby their contents may be measured
off automatically as often as may be required, in an average equal quantity, and
particularly adapted for the apportioning or doleing out of tea, coffee, rice, sago,
seeds, or other such substances, as will admit of such treatment.
It consists of a canister or vessel, having a bulged bottom, preferably of a concave

page_text: (conical) shape. From the upper part of this vessel an internal tube is carried
downwards to within a short distance of the said bottom, leaving an annular space
or other suitable opening of a greater or less amount between it and the bottom, or in
the tube. itself. The internal tube at its upper end is extended outwards in the form
of a spout or discharger. An ordinary filling hole is provided at the top of the
vessel, near to the said spout.
If preferred, as before intimated, the concave bottom may be concentric, and also
the internal tube may be perpendicular and not angular, when the filling hole would
be modified in position to suit.
Thus when the canister or vessel was charged, a certain portion would always lodge
at the bottom and enter through the annular space (or the opening). Upon over-
turning the canister in order to empty therefrom a portion, a certain average quantity
each time would pass down the inner tube, while the rest would fall back into the
body of the canister. This process being repeated each time the canister was again
placed upright.
We will now proceed to more particularly explain this our invention, with the aid
of the accompanying illustrative sheet of drawings, upon which are figures and
letters of reference, similar letters referring throughout the several views to the same
thing or part.
Fig. 1, is a view in elevation, and Fig. 2, in plan, of a self measuring canister,
made according to this our invention.
Fig. 3, is a sectional clevation of Fig. 1, Fig. 4, is a sectional plan of Fig. 1, upon
line A-B.
Fig. 5, is a sectional view of the canister, shewing its action when in use.
From the upper
a, is a canister or vessel, having a bulged or concave bottom b.
exterior of this vessel is carried the tube c, which terminates within a short distance
of the bottom, leaving an annular space at d. Or if preferred the said tube may
be continued to the bottom b, but provided with a sufficient number of perforations
or openings near the said end. This tube c, is extended at its upper end, upon the
An ordinary filling
exterior of the canister, in the form of a spout or discharger e.
hole, is provided at the top of the vessel, and suitable caps to cover both the supply
inlet and also the discharge pipe.
Thus when the canister a, is charged as seen in Fig. 3, a certain portion of its
contents always passes within the annular space d, (or through the perforations) into
or below the end of the tube c.
Upon now overturning the canister as seen in Fig. 5, a certain quantity passes
down the inverted tube c, as indicated, while the rest would fall into the body of the
canister.
Thus as often as this operation is repeated, a similar average quantity is emptied
from the canister.
Thus by arranging the size of the annular space d, (or the openings) the quantity
may agree with a tea-spoonful, or table-spoonful &c., according to the purpose fo
which the canister is intended.
Although we have illustrated this our self measuring canister as shown, we do no
confine ourselves to this particular shape, as it may be variously formed, withou
departing from this our invention.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this our sai
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what w
claim is :-
A self measuring canister, having an internal discharge tube c, and concav
bottom b, with an annular inlet space d, constructed and operating substantially a
hereindescribed and illustrated upon the drawings, and for the purposes specified.
1000
CHARLES 1.1
12, Cherry Street, Birmingham, Applicant's Agent.
CHARLED 1.
12, Cherry Street, Birmingham, Applicant's Agent.

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Nov., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 11th July, 1889-Accepted, 12th Oct., 1889
Improvements in the Method of and the Means for Securing in
Position Reading Lamps and other Light Articles in Railway
and other Public and Private Conveyances, Places, and Positions.
I LEWIN LAZARUS SAMUELL of St. Augustine's Chambers, Unity Street College
Green Bristol, Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention relates to an improved method for holding reading lamps and other
light articles firmly in position within railway and other public and private
conveyances, places and positions. In carrying my invention into practice I connect
the article to be suspended, or manufacture it in one piece, with a plate of any
suitable metal or material the plate being constructed with a forked back consisting
of any required number of prongs, part of which number may be fixed horizontally
and the remainder working upon a hinge: these latter I provide with a hinged
guard having a check or stop to prevent its being forced backwards beyond the
perpendicular line. The various articles may be constructed in one piece with the
plates as described, or the plates may be manufactured separately and suitably formed
for holding articles thereon, or having them connected therewith.
The operation of my invention is as follows :--for attachment to woodwork and
such like material the hinged portion of the prongs may be turned with their guard,
upwards or downwards, leaving the fixed prongs projecting outwards for uso, these
are pressed into the woodwork or other material and the plate, with the article
connected therewith, is securely fixed in position. Where it is required to secure the
article to the cushioning of carriages and to such like material the hinged prongs of
the plate are inserted perpendicularly therein, while the fixed prongs may either be
made to pierce it horizontally or to remain unused: the hinged guard before
mentioned acts as a stop to the plate or tray falling forward from its horizontal
position.
Dated this 12th day of Novamho- 1000
E. J. COLSTON FEAR,
Agent for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Method of and the Means for Securing in
Position Reading Lamps and other Light Articles in Railway
and other Public and Private Conveyances, Places, and Positions.
I LEWIN LAZARUS SAMUELL of 5 Bond Court Walbrook London, E.C., 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:-
And in order that I may be more fully understood I accompany my Specification
with drawings in which similar letters of reference denote corresponding parts in my
invention.
My invention consists of a plate or tray formed of any suitable material and in any
required shape and having constructed thereon a candle socket with a centre spike to
hold and secure a candle; or the socket may be constructed to receive a small oil
lamp suitable for the purpose.
The plate or tray has a hinged back which opens at right angles with it, and which,
when so raised, forms a reflector to the candle or other light contained in the tray
socket. The hinged back may be provided with one or more sliding parts telescoping

page_text: one within the other by means of grooves by which means the length of the reflector
can be regulated as desired. The back of the reflector is fitted where most convenient
with a hinged fork, or prong for insertion either into the woodwork, or cushioning of
the carriage or apartment for the purpose of supporting the apparatus, and in order
to further secure the same, and to prevent its falling forwards upon the binged prongs
aforesaid, additional prongs or forks are provided upon the under part, or base, of the
plate or tray, which run in suitable guides or grooves and are connected together
with a back, bar, upon pushing which the prongs or forks are pressed forwards within
the guides or grooves and pierce the woodwork or cushioning, at right angles with
the prongs or forks attached to the back of the apparatus. My invention is adapted
not only to the purpose of holding or containing a reading lamp or candle, but it may
also be constructed in suitable designs and forms, as a carrier for a variety of light
articles in which case hooks, or other suitable attachments, may be connected in
required positions upon the apparatus, also with, or without the lamp socket without
in the least departing from the nature of my invention and it possesses the advantage
of being capable of being fixed in any desired part of the carriage or apariment
when woodwork or other impressionable material available. The whole apparatus
may also be so compactly folded together as to admit of its being carried in the pocket.
Figure 1 is a plan view of my invention shewing the hinge reflectors B B
telescoping within each other at G-G. and raised on the hinges, dotted lines g-g. by
which the reflectors are connected with the tray A. The fork D is represemed
hinged between the two reflecting plates, and the candle, or lamp socket H is shewn
upon the tray A. The dotted lines a' a shew the socketed prongs connected with
the base of the apparatus, as described, drawn backwards by their connecting
plate C.
Figure 2. is a base.plan view of my invention, shewing by dotted lines a', a', the
prongs a, a pushed outwards into position for use, by means of the connecting
plate Cin dotted lines c', H being the base of the candle or lamp socket.
Figure 3. shews the apparatus open and prepared for use as described herein,
the reflectors B. B', which telescope within each other at G, being raised into
position, the working of the fork and prongs D and a, being shewn by the dotted
lines Da and c¹.
Figure 4, represents my invention closed, as when not in use, and prepared for
being carried in the pocket.
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:-
".
1st. A plate or tray for holding or carrying a candle, lamp, or other light articles,
having a folding back or reflector, constructed either with or without telescoping
parts, substantially as, and for the purposes, .herein described and shown by the
drawings.
2nd. The method of, and the means by which the apparatus is affixed and retained
in position when in use, substantially as,.and for the purpose herein described and
shewn by the drawings.
3rd. The general construction and arrangement of parts constituting my invention
for an improved reading lamp, or carrier for light articles, substantially as, and for .the
purposes, berein described and shown by the drawings.
Datad Tu bust 1000
E. J. COLSTON FEAR,
Agent for the.Applicant.