Improvements in Apparatus for Controlling, Measuring, and Recording the Flow of Liquids.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Dec., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 27th Sept., 1897-Accepted, 30th Dec., 1897
Improvements in Apparatus for Controlling, Measuring, and
Recording the Flow of Liquids.
I, HENRY SUTCLIFFE (of the firm of Wright, Sutcliffe & Son) Adelaide Street,
Halifax in the County of York, Sanitary Engineer, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to a tap or taps having inlet and outlet ways as described
in my specifications Nos 2303 of 1886, and 2752 of 1889, and the improvements
consist of an ordinary draw-off tap working in combination with a measuring tap
so as to enable the operator to withdraw either a small measured quantity from the
measuring tap, or a larger or a continuous flow from the ordinary draw-off tap.
Also in fixing on the side or body of the measuring tap (in place of a weighted
ratchet wheel working in slides) a lock spring-bolt geared with a toothed wheel
on the plug of the said measuring tap, thereby commanding every tooth of the said
toothed wheel, and making it impossible to withdraw any liquor without marking
on the indicator the quantity withdrawn. Also in fixing on to each side of the
toothed wheel' (which works the indicator) a wad or cloth or other suitable washer,
so as to prevent any liquor,, which may happen to be spilt by the attendant or
leak from the plug of the measuring tap, from flowing into the indicator and
interfering with its correct working. Also in grooving out the cylinder ends
of the measuring tap, so as to better secure the washers that make the jointa
between the cylinder and cylinder ends, thereby making the said joints perfectly
tight, and consequently preventing the liquor from leaking from the cylinder.
Also in forming, on the cylinder ends, raised seatings so as to secure a perfect
joint with a minimum amount of screwing up of the nuts. Also in forming arms
or projections on the nuts so as to better secure the cylinder ends to the cylinder
without the use of keys.
Te this Twentyminth day of December 1896.
Improvements in Apparatus for Controlling, Measuring, and
Recording the Flow of Liquids.
I, HENRY SUTCLIFFE, of the firm of Wright Sutcliffe & Son, Sanitary Engineers,
delaide Street, Halifax in the County of York do hereby declare the nature of

page_text: 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 apparatus for controlling, measur-
ing, and recording the flow of liquids as described in my specifications Nos. 2303
of 1886, and 2752 of 1889, and the improvements consist of an ordinary draw-off
tap working in combination with a measuring tap so as to enable the operator to
withdraw either a small measured quantity from the measuring tap, or a larger
or a continuous flow from the ordinary draw-off tap.
Also in fixing on the side or body of the measuring tap (in place of a weighted
ratchet wheel working in slides) a lock spring-bolt geared with a toothed wheel
on the plug of the said measuring tap, thereby commanding every tooth of the
said toothed wheel, and making it impossible to withdraw any liquor without
inarking on the indicator the quantity withdrawn. The said lock spring-bolt
which works in a recess made in a thumbscrew is constructed by means of a small
rod or shoot of any suitable metal, one half of which is preferably rectangular
and the other half circular in section, the end of the rectangular half being formed
in the shape of a ratchet tooth, which engages with each tooth of the wheel on the
plug of the measuring tap, and ensures the said plug being turned in only ono
direction; and on the circular half is placed a small helical spring by which the
said rod or bolt is actuated and kept in its proper position. This arrangement
can be readily detached from the measuring tap for adjusting or repairs by un-
screwing the said thumbscrew. Also in fixing on to each side of the toothed wheel
(which works the indicator) a wad or cloth or other suitable washer, so as to pre-
vent any liquor, which may happen to be spilt by the attendant or leak from the
plug of the measuring tap, from flowing into the indicator and interfering with its
correct working. Also in grooving out the cylinder ends of the measuring tap, so
as to better secure the washers or sealing pads that make the joints between the
cylinder and cylinder ends, thereby making the said joints perfectly tight, and
consequently preventing the liquor from leaking from the cylinder. The method
of securing and retaining, the said washers or sealing pads is as follows:-After
making annular grooves or recesses in the ends of the cylinder of the measuring
tap, a suitable washer or sealing pad is fitted into each recess and the edges of the
laiter turned inwardly by means of a burnishing tool. Also in forming on the
cylinder ends, raised seatings so as to secure a perfect joint with a minimum
amount of screwing up of the nuts. Also in forming arms or projections on the
nuts so as to better secure the cylinder ends to the cylinder without the use of
keys.
Such being the nature of my said invention the following is a complete descrip-
tion of the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings of which:-
Fig. 1 sheet 1 is a side elevation of a measuring tap partly in section, showing
lock-bolt a, and damp-proof pads b. b. for protecting the recorder.
Fig. 5 sheet 1 is a view of the interior surface of one end of the measuring
cylinder showing the improved method of fixing and retaining the indiarubber
sealing pads.
Fig. 7 sheet 1 is an enlarged part section of the same showing at d the details
of the improved method of fixing and retaining the said indiarubber sealing pads.
Fig. 2 sheet 2 is a front elevation of a measuring tap showing positions of side
draw-off tape, and lock-bolt a.
Fig. 3 sheet 2 is a sectional plan on line A. B. showing the position and mode
of action of lock-bolt a. (for preventing pilferage) and damp proof pad b.
Fig. 4 sheet 2 is a sectional plan on line C. D. showing the combination of a
measuring tap with a side draw-off tap c.
Fig. 6 sheet 2 is a section of the measuring cylinder showing the position and
method of securing and retaining the indiarubber sealing pads.
Figs. 8 and 9 sheets 3 and 4 are a front and side elevation of a turnover cylinder

page_text: measuring tap showing another method of fixing and position of side draw-off
tap c.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
1. The combination of a side draw-off tap with a measuring tap whereby the
operator is enabled to withdraw from the measuring tap a measured quantity of
liquid, or an indefinite quantity from the side draw-off tap which gives a con-
tinuous flow.
2. The improved method of securing and retaining the indiarubber sealing pads.
3. The improved lock-bolt for preventing pilferage.
4. The improved damp-proof pads for protecting the recorder.