IMPROVEMENTS IN LIQUID AND GAS PUMPS, AND IN APPLIANCES, AND MEANS FOR OPERATING THE SAME
Year: 1883

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to Herbert John Haddan, of Kensington, Middlesex for
an Invention of IMPROVEMENTS IN LIQUID AND GAS PUMPS, AND IN
APPLIANCES, AND MEANS FOR OPERATING THE SAME communicated to him
from abroad by Frank D. Maltby and De Borden Wilmot, both of the
City of New York, United States of America
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PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said Herbert John Haddan at
the Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 20th September 1883.
HERBERT JOHN HADDAN, of Kensington, Middlesex, IMPROVEMENTS IN
LIQUID AND GAS PUMPS, AND IN APPLIANCES, AND MEANS FOR OPERATING THE
SAME," & communication to me from abroad by Frank D. Maltby and De Borden
Wilmot, both of the City of New York, United States of America,
This invention relates to improvements in pumps for gas, air or liquids, adapted
for propelling and elevating fluids and other purposes, and in some instances
combined with wash basins, and to be operated by hand or power, and consists
in constructing the pump and in combining therewith operating appliances and
adjuncts.
The invention consists of a basin pump provided with a fixed, stationary,
channeled portion, having a chambered projection at one side, and inlet and outlet
valves, and with a discharge spout, and a movable cylinder, rocking upon said
fixed portion, enclosing the said projection, and provided with a radial piston, and
a valve for controlling the flow of water through the spout.
Also the invention embraces the combination with a basin pump, of pipes
supplying different fluids to the pump, and an intermediate valve whereby the
pump may be put in communication with either or both sources of supply.
Also the invention embraces the improved pump consisting of cylinder and
abutment and radial piston with chambers and with ports and valves arranged
to permit the faces of the piston and abutment to be brought together without
intervening spaces.

page_text: SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent filed
by the said Herbert John Haddan in the Patent Office on the 19th March
1884.
HERBERT JOHN HADDAN, of Kensington, Middlesex,
"IMPROVEMENTS IN
LIQUID AND GAS PUMPS, AND IN APPLIANCES, AND MEANS FOR OPERATING THE
SAME," a communication to me from abroad by Frank D. Maltby and De Borden
Wilmot, both of the City of New York, United States of America,
This invention relates to improvements in pumps for gas, air or liquids, adapted
for propelling and elevating fluids and other purposes, and in some instances
combined with wash basins, and to be operated by hand or power, and consists in
constructing the pump and in combining there with operating appliances and
adjuncts, all as fully described hereinafter and as illustrated in the accompanying
drawings, to which reference will be made in detail.
Figs. 1 to 6, illustrate a pump adapted to be connected with one or more sources
of supply, and to be used where the water requires to be sometimes pumped, and
will flow at others without pumping.
The pump consists essentially of the fixed portion A, and the movable portion B,
which revolves or rocks upon the portion A, as a support.
The portion A, has at one end an enlargement or flange a, whereby it may be
securely bolted or fastened by any other convenient means to the top of a basin
slab, to a wall or other suitable support, and from the said enlargement extends a
tube b, having at one side a projection C, divided centrally by a partition d, to
form two chambers X, X¹, one communicating with the lower and the other with the
upper portion of the tube. At each side of the projection C, are two openings e, e¹,
the upper communicating with the chamber X', and the lower with the chamber X,
the openings e¹, being provided with valves f¹, opening inward, and the lower with
valves, opening outward, the latter valves being flap valves, and the valves f',
being semi-spherical or disk valves connected each to one end of a flexion spring g,
bolted centrally to the projection C, and bearing with its other end against the
adjacent valve f. The spring g, yields to permit each valve to open readily, but
brings each quickly to its place upon a very slight reduction of the pressure.
The spring may extend between ears t, t, on the flap valve, and serves to insure
the proper action of both valves whatever position the pump may be in. Other
forms of springs may be used. Or the valve seat may be raised at the lower end
and a ball or weight, or a spring on the fulcrum pin may keep the valve to its
seat. Any other form of attachment may be used, as for instance that shown in
Figs 6 and 7.
The portion B, of the pump is a cylinder enclosing the projection C, provided
with a radial piston D, bearing against the side of the tube b, and packed at each
end, the cylinder having a handle E, by which it may be rocked to draw the water
between the piston D, and projection C, at one side and force it from between
these parts at the opposite side.
To properly discharge into the basin the water raised by the pump, the end
of the tube b, is formed into, or provided with a spout H, bent downward towards
the basin, and to permit the flow of water to be cut off or regulated in these cases
where the head is sometimes sufficient to cause a discharge without the operation
of the pump, a cock or valve is provided at some point in the device.
In Figs 1 and 2, this cut off valve is formed by providing the spout H, with an
enlargement h, having a tapering socket to receive the tapering end of the tube b,
which has a lateral perforation i, the spout being held in place but so as to be

page_text: turned to bring its bore into or out of line with the opening i. Instead of this a
screw valve nozzle may be applied to the spout, as shown in Fig 5.
It is frequently necessary, especially for wash basins, to provide means for
discharging either hot or cold water or both. To effect this without necessarily
employing two different pumps, a valve of suitable character, with channels and
connections leading to the different sources of supply, so that either or both may
be put in communication with the pump. Thus, the base or enlargement a, may
have channels m, n, leading to the hot and cold water pipes K, L, and a.transverse
recess adapted to receive a plug valve N, with a transverse port p, larger at one
side than at the other, as shown in Fig 2, or with ports as shown in Fig 1.
The plug N, has at its outer end a suitable handle J, or other device.
When the valve is in the position shown in Fig 1, the pump is in communication
with the cold water pipe K. By turning the valve to bring the small end of the
opening p, opposite the channel n, the pump is put in communication with the hot
water pipe, by bringing the small end of the opening (Fig 2,) opposite the solid
portion u, communication with both pipes is cut off, and by reversing the valve to
bring the wide end of the opening downward, the pump may be put in communica-
tion with both of the pipes K, L, at once, the relative delivery of the fluids being
regulated by turning the valve more or less to one side or the other.
This arrangement of cold and hot supply pipes, valve and pump, may be employed
with pumps of different constructions, I, however, prefer to employ that described,
as the central conducting and delivery pipe constitutes the standard, affords a most
firm and substantial fixed support for the movable portion of the pump which can
be vibrated without jerks or jars and with but little or no tendency to wrench the
fixed portion from its bearings.
Where it is desirable to secure a larger and more continuous flow than would be
obtained by the vibration of the piston, a casing P, is combined with the pump,
which casing communicates with the discharge channel and serves like the air
vessel of an ordinary pump to maintain uniform discharge. Other modes of
arranging this chamber are shown in Fig. 6 and 8.
In Fig 1, the cap V, of the cylinder is shown as a loose disk confined by a
ring W, thereby securing a better joint, reducing friction and permitting easy access
to the parts.
In Fig 9, the cylinder turns between a forked support, one of the branches is
hollow to serve as an inlet.
In Fig. 1a, 2a and 3a, are illustrated different modes of operating a pump by
appliances from above the slab of a basin, Fig 1a, represents the pump constructed
as before described, with the casing a, secured in a fixed position below the slab B,
of the basin, and with a hollow extension or tube b, projecting upward through the
slab and into a hollow standard D, from which projects a nozzle b'.
Through the tube b, and standard D, extends the discharge tube f, with
perforations i, for the water to pass to the nozzle b¹. The tube f, is packed above
the holes i, and a washer g, and nut h, upon the tube b, pack the joint below
the slab.
A bandle H, is secured to the upper edge of the tube f,-which may be rocked
to vibrate the piston w, of the pump, and thereby lift and expel the water.
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The pump may be placed in a horizontal position, and worked by vibrating the
shell or casing a, by means of a crank lever H, pivoted to the standard D, and
connected by a rod m, with an arm n, of the shell.
In Fig 3a, the standard supports the crank handle, and is separate from the
tube f.
By this arrangement, shown in Fig. 1a to 3a, the pump may be operated from
above the slab without being exposed and may also be placed at a lower level so as
to raise water which could not be otherwise lifted.
In Fig 1b, is illustrated a force pump whereby water may be raised from wells.
or cisterus,

page_text: The pump A, is constructed as before described, and is rigidly supported within
the well by braces W.
A tubular piston rod D, extends through packing boxes at the ends of the
cylinder, the upper end of the rod. extending through a chamber Y, in a hollow
case or dome F, bolted to the top of the cylinder, the water passing from the rod D,
into the chamber Y, through perforations n.
The lower edge of the rod is provided with a strainer and clap valve, which acts
as a check.
A pipe S, leads from the case F, to the top of the well and a cock H, at the
lower end of the pipe is provided with a handle c, and rod b, extended from the top
of the well, so that the cock may be opened to discharge the water from the pipe
and prevent freezing.
The standard I, supports the pipe G, and also a rod J, provided with a horizontal
handle K, by means of which the piston rod and piston may be turned to elevate
the water.
This horizontal position of the handle or lever K, permits a considerable force to
be applied to operate the piston, and secures much more effective results than in
those cases where the operating lever moves in a vertical plane.
The handle may extend horizontally from the cylinders of pumps arranged
vertically with like results...
When it is not desired to prolong the piston rod below the cylinder, a stationary
tube D¹, Fig 2b, may be used, the said tube screwing on to a coupling M, which
screws on the case, receives the end of the piston rod and serves to secure the
packing around the latter.
Fig 3b to 5b, illustrate a modified form of piston and abutment, the piston C,
having parallel sides and being contracted at its union with the piston rod, and the
abutment D, conforming exactly to the piston, so that the faces of the two may be
brought exactly together as shown in Fig 3b.
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In the side walls of the piston C, are openings to which are fitted plugs w
carrying outlet valves in the shape of disks f, and inlet valves in the shape of
disks f, the latter being at the outer end of the plugs and the former at the inner
ends of the plugs, and the sides of the piston being recessed to receive the valve
disk f, and also to receive flat springs g, which bear against the said valves f. A
spring v, interposed between the valves f, f, keep the latter upon their seats, and
holes are so formed that when either disk fi, is moved inward, there is a
communication between the side of the piston and the chamber X¹.
It will be seen that by this construction, when the valves are all closed, the side
faces of the piston are free from all openings or cavities. This permits the device
to be employed effectively as an air pump in which there can be no back pressure
from expansion of air remaining in spaces between the piston and abutment. Any
other arrangement of valves which will present continuous faces upon both sides of
the piston when the valves are closed, may be adopted.
In Figs 1c and 2c, is illustrated a construction whereby pumps of the above
described character may be operated by means of power, economically applied.
The case A, of the engine also constitutes the cylinder, and consists of the
cylindrical body a, and annular heads b, b', one of which may be fixed and the other
detachable, both being flanged and recessed to form chambers receiving the packing,
and the followers d.
Through the heads extends a cylindrical hollow trunk B, provided with a
radial piston f, which vibrates between two ribs or abutments g, g¹, secured to or
forming part of the case, and recessed to receive packings e, which prevent the
passage of steam between the outer face of the trunk and the edges of the
abutments. The piston is likewise recessed to receive a packing e¹, making a tight
joint between the piston and the inner surface of the cylinder.
The piston and abutments are preferably secured detachably and adjustably to
the trunk and case, to facilitate construction and repairs.

page_text: The pump constructed as set forth is arranged within the trunk B, with an
intervening air space w, to prevent the cold pump cylinder from condensing the
steam.
In the abutments and in the piston are channels i, which admit steam from the
chambers X, X', on opposite sides of the piston, to the back faces of the packings,
thereby forcing the latter firmly against the bearing surfaces and making steam
tight joints.
In the cylinder are ports m, n, communicating with channels m², n¹, leading to
a face plate on which slides a slide valve D, a central exhaust port p, leading to
an exhaust pipe o. The valve D, is contained within a valve chest E, to which
steam is admitted, and in the chest are chambers x, x¹, receiving the opposite ends
of a plunger J, which is connected to the valve D.
Channels p, q, in the chest lead from the chambers, ³, to the seat of a plug
valve G, having two porta r, s, the latter always in communication with a central
port t, in the chest. A channel u, round the upper part of the valve leads to an
exhaust pipe u
When the parts are in the position shown in Fig le, steam passing through the
channel n', and port n, into the chamber X¹, acting on the piston f, turns the
trunk in the direction of its arrow until the position of the valve D, is reversed,
when the steam will pass to the channel m³, port m, and chamber X, and from the
chamber X', to the exhaust through the port n, and channel n¹.
The valve D, is thrown suddenly and then left in place by the action of the
plunger J, which is moved by steam pressure.
Thus when the parts are in the position shown in Fig 1, steam passes from the
valve chest through the ports t, and 8, into the channel q, and chamber a¹, and
throws the plunger and valve to the left.
When the plug valve G, is turned to bring the port r, to communicate with the
channel q, steam is admitted from the port t, through the port s, to the channel p',
and chamber a, and the plunger is thrown to the right, carrying the valve D, with
it. The exhaust steam from the chamber into which the plunger is forced, escapes
through the port r, and channel u, to the escape u¹.
Motion may be communicated to the valve G, in any suitable manner, as shown
a lug v, upon the trunk B, strikes an arm v¹, on the spindle H, of the valve G, as
the piston f, approaches the limit of its motion in either direction, the valve G,
being thus shifted positively and requiring but a slight movement, while the steam,
thus brought to act upon the plunger J, shifts the valve D, instantly and to any
desired extent.
The abutments g, g¹, and piston f, are secured detachably by means of bolts
or otherwise, Bo that they can be readily removed and replaced-and nicely
adingted
A basin pump provided with a fixed, stationary, channeled portion, having a
chambered projection at one side, and inlet and outlet valves, and with a
discharge spout, and a movable cylinder, rocking upon said fixed portion,
enclosing the said projection, and provided with a radial piston, substantially
as set forth.
The combination in a basin pump, of the central channeled supporting portion,
the cylinder rocking thereon and provided with a radial piston, a spout
connected to the stationary portion, or attached to the air chamber, and a
valve for controlling the flow of water through the spout, substantially as
set forth.
The combination in a pump, of the central channeled supporting portion, having
a port, the cylinder rocking thereon and provided with a piston, and the
spout fitted, to the end of the supporting portion, and turning thereon, or
attached to the air chamber, substantially as set forth.

page_text: The combination with a basin pump, of pipes supplying different fluids to the
pump, and an intermediate valve whereby the pump may be put in
communication with either or both sources of supply, substantially as set forth)
The combination in a basin pump, of the fixed channeled portion A, provided
with the delivery stop, the movable portion B, provided with a radial piston,
channels in the fixed support leading to different supply pipes, and a cock
controlling the communication between the pump and the said channels,
substantially as set forth.
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The combination of the fixed portion A, constructed as described, the movable
portion B, and the casing P, communicating with the discharge channel,
substantially as set forth.
The combination with the valves of the projection C, and springs arranged to
hold the same normally closed, substantially as specified.
The combination of the projection C, valves f, f¹; and-springs g, g, each attached
to one of the valves f¹, and bearing on one of the valves f, substantially as
set forth.
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The combination with the cylinder, tube b, and projection C, of a loose cap V,
and ring-W, substantially as set forth.
The combination in a basin pump, of a pump A, arranged beneath the slab of
the basin, a pipe leading therefrom to the slab, and communicating with a
nozzle or spout, and a hand lever supported by a standard above the basin;
and connected to the pump, to operate the same, substantially as set forth.
The combination in a basin pump, of the casing a, secured below the slab B,
of the basin, tube f, extending from the piston, standard supporting the nozzle
and receiving the tube f, and operating-lever M, substantially as specified.
The combination of the pump cylinder A, and vibrating radial piston D, and
a radial abutment secured adjustably within the cylinder, substantially as
.set forth..
The abutment and piston, having edge and end grooves, in combination with
a strip of packing, bent and fitted to said grooves, as set forth.
The combination of the cylinder A, secured vertically in or above the body of
the water to be raised, the casing F, and outlet pipe C, and the hollow
perforated piston rod, carrying the chambered and valve piston E, extending
through said chamber, and the rod J, connected to the piston rod and
provided at the upper end with a lateral lever, substantially as set forth.
The combination with the pump cylinder, piston, hollow piston rod and pipe C,
of the hollow piston rod extension D¹, substantially as set forth.
The combination of the pump, stationary pipe G, cock H, and rod p, for
operating the cock plug, substantially as set forth.
The combination with the cylinder, abutment, hollow piston rod and piston, of
the tubular extension D¹, and coupling M, as set forth.
The improved pump consisting of cylinder and abutment and radial piston
with chambers and with ports and valves arranged to permit the faces of the
piston and abutment to be brought together without intervening spaces, for
the purpose set forth.
The construction of air pump substantially as set forth and the details
thereof, t
The radial piston constructed as described with raised seat and valves hung at
the sides of the piston.
The combination of the cylindrical casing, having annular heads and longi-
tudinal abutments, a trunk projecting through the heads and carrying a
radial piston, and ports and channels and valves, and devices for operating
the same from the engine, to admit and exhaust the steam from opposite sides
of the piston, substantially as set forth.
The combination of the casing A, trunk B, and radial abutments and piston
connected fixedly but detachably. to the casing and trunk, substantially as
et forth.
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page_text: 3. The combination of the casing, trunk, and recessed piston and abutments fixed
to the casing and trunk, and extending radially therefrom, with packings
fitting said recesses, substantially as specified.
4. The combination of the casing, oscillating trunk, open at the ends, and
independent pump arranged within the trunk, and connections whereby the
pump is detachably secured to the trunk, substantially as specified.
5. The combination of the casing, trunk, pump, and space w, communicating with
the air, as set forth.
6. The combination with the steam chest E, and slide valve n, of a plunger fitting
chambers x, x¹, a valve G, and devices for moving it from the engine, and
channels and ports, all arranged to bring the steam pressure from within the
steam chest E, upon the opposite ends of the plunger alternately, substantially
as set forth.
7. The combination of the valve D, plunger J, fitting chambers x, x¹, chest
having channels p', q, a port t, and valve G, having ports r, a, substantially
as set forth.
n witness whereof I the said Herbert John Haddan have hereunto set my
and and seal this 19th day of March A.D. 1884.
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