An Improved Means of Making, Flavouring, Measuring, and Delivering Aerated Liquids.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Nov., 1890-Accepted, 21st Mar., 1891
COMPLEIE
An Improved Means of Making, Flavouring, Measuring, and
Delivering Aerated Liquids.
We, JOHN SCHOLES, of Clough House, Huddersfield, in the West Riding of
Yorkshire, Gentleman, and HENRY CHARLES SCHOLES, of Clematis Villa,
Stoneygate 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 an improved means of making, flavouring, measuring
and delivering aerated liquids by meter, or otherwise by one operation, that is to
say; by the means herein described we are enabled to provide the aerated
liquids instantly, and cheaper and more effectively than by the appliances now
in use.
That this our invention may be well understood we will now refer to the drawings
which accompany this Specification in which :-
Figure 1 is a sectional view of one form of our appliance which may be of any
other shape than circular as shown if desired; and consists of a case or holder
having any number of compartments, or may be confined to the three as shown, a
filter chamber is employed therein filled with any good filtering material having
both inlet and outlet flanged and fitted with sponge, asbestos, or other suitable
porous material to keep the filtering media intact. Immediately under the filter
chamber or bed is a circular measuring tap with a hole or holes therein, this tap
works between two supported platforms which have also holes therein to correspond
exactly with those in the tap or circular revolving disc, suitable packing being
provided to encircle the axle bar at these points, which passes through the centre
of the whole and is connected at its lower end to another circular revolving disc
fitting into the base plate or platform, one set of holes being open either at top
under the filtering chamber, or at the bottom, while the opposite ones will be closed,
thus allowing the quantity contained between the valves to be liberated and
delivered through the neck of the meter and out at the pipe at the bottom.
Figure 2 is an upper plan view showing the inner tubes or tanks and outer
case A with inlet pipe b¹.
Figure 3 is a sectional view of a tube or tank 1, which can be fitted at N
Figure 2 for supplying the flavouring liquid or syrup, which is delivered in this
case by turning the handle on axle rod to operate the inner circular taps.
Figure 4 is another sectional view of the flavouring or syrup tube or tank 1, to
the pipe 3 at the neck is screwed the self measuring tap 15, the lever 4, pivoted at 5,
and having the thumb piece 6, on its outer extremity that when depressed as shown
the lower valve arm is withdrawn to discharge the liquid held between the
valves. The liquid being delivered into a glass and the drip into the cup X,
suspended below.
Figure 5 is a front sectional view of the measuring tap w', which can be applied
either to the aerating, carbonic acid gas, or flavouring tubes or chambers in a
similar manner to that shown in Figure 15, and consists of a flanged screw joint w²,
to connect to pipes, the outer case or chamber w³, fitting in caps ', through which
is passed the spindle w, on the outer ends of which are segments or tablets 106,
"closed: these are
upon the faces of which is denoted the words "open
secured thereon by the knobs ', which are turned to open or close supply from the
inner case or chamber w, in the box w, is shown a registering appliance K, to
record the number of times the tap is operated which consists of ordinary recording
drums or dises fitted on the spindle w', which show through an aperture left in the
box
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or

page_text: Figure 6 is a side view of the tap w¹, the words "closed" being denoted on the
cap w¹.
Figure 7 shows the measuring tap w¹, having a coiled spring on the spindle w³,
and a pull knob w', which when pulled out releases the contents of the inner case
or chamber w, which has inlet slot w³, and outlet w10, through which the liquid
passes into the delivery pipe.
Figure 8 is a modification of the previous figures inasmuch that the rectangular
chamber is vertical instead of horizontal and a series of holes therein so that a
measured portion of the contents can be discharged therefrom at one time.
Figure 9 is another modification wherein it will be seen the inner measuring case
or chamber w, is brought back to its first position by aid of the open spring w.
Figure 10 shows the registering appliance K, fitted in the case or holder A¹, with
tablet w, fitted on the top of the axle bar H, outside the machine A.
Figure 11, is an end view of the registering appliance K, showing machine
"closed," Figure 12 showing "open.”
Figure 13 is a plan view of the water pipe aerating chamber with the flavouring
tubes or chambers fitted alongside thereof, the pipes 2 may terminate around the
neck 3, of the holder A. instead of as shown. When they require cleaning out it
is done by a supply of water injected into the bottom chamber where the aerated
water and flavourings meet through a press button tap let in the holder, at this
point; the tubes 1, may be fitted otherwise than vertical if desired, and the whole
be covered by any suitable case, having an opening or lettering to see from a plate
what flavouring each tube contains.
Figure 14 is a view of a cut or cast glass centre piece having the flavouring
tubes arranged around the water pipe acrating chamber, for table use the water
placed therein will be ready filtered, the internal part of the central holder being
arranged as shown in the next figure.
Figure 15 is a sectional view of the central holder A, of the previous figure
which ends with the self measuring tap w¹, the aerating chamber in this case being
covered with a screwed lid s³, and the gas tube or chamber O, may also have an
externally screwed top or bottom so that it can be taken out for refilling purposes,
so that an empty tube can be taken out and a fresh one inserted. The blow off
valve holder S, being fitted on the lid s³, the water being aerated by the gas spray or
sprinkler M having a pressure valve therein, the sprinkler being secured to the pipe
as shown coming out of the gas expansion chamber Q, under the carbonic acid gas,
or liquid chamber O, it will be seen that the taps w¹, and W are connected and
operated by a two end measuring knob w', from either side, the spindle w³, passing
through the wall of the gas expansion chamber.
Figure 16 shows in section the aerating chamber E, of a flanged tube or central
holder A, the gas expansion chamber Q, and the carbonic acid gas chamber (
being in rear, not shown, the sprinkler n', coming from the side thereof.
Figure 17 is a sectional elevation of the carbonic acid gas or liquid, reserve
holder Y, hereinafter described.
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The object of this our invention is to vend or supply aerated drinks of any kind
flavoured, and from a water supply aerate all beverages, or wines, spirits, beer and
the like before delivery in the manner described and illustrated in the drawings.
This invention may be called a "Universal household aerated beverage machine
useful in every household or places where such drinks are sold whether by meter or
otherwise, that is to say; by the tubes or chambers themselves measuring the
quantity to be delivered, or by self measuring taps attached thereto. Obviating
entirely the employment of costly and cumberous machinery, bottles, cases, syphons,
cartage and the like at present employed in manufacturing and selling aerated
waters. These appliances can be rented, and the user will be able to select at their
own pleasure or purchase any kind of flavoured aerated drinks required.
We carry our invention into effect by affixing to any water or other liquid
supply pipe or barrel or tank pipe in private or public houses, or connect to any

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coin freed sale appliance fitted in streets or open spaces, pleasure or fair grounds,
railway platforms, or dining saloons of railway cars, or in public parks or other
convenient places a case or holder A made of any suitable metal with several
compartments, may be two or more such as the aerated water chamber E, in which
is the filtering compartment B, filled with any good filtering media, and provided
with inlet hole from supply pipe b', which can have a shut off tap thereon, also the
outlet 6², each hole being flanged to receive a sponge, or asbestos filling C, or other
suitable porous material may be used to keep the filtering material intact. Or it
may be enclosed in a case or holder B such as is seen in Figure 1", and connected
to the supply pipe 6', under the filter bed, or platform G, is the circular tap F, with
valve hole or holes f', therein, corresponding with those in the two supported
platforms G, through which works the axle bar H, carrying at its lower end the
circular disc I, with hole or holes f', therein, the bottom of the axle bar fitting in
the base or bottom slotted platform J, with hole or holes 2 therein. As will be
seen when the top set of holes are open the bottom ones are closed or vice versa
to allow the quantity contained between the valves to be liberated for delivery, the
hollow pipe, runs up through the filter bed B, and through which passes the axle
bar H, to which is connected the registering discs or drums K, the outer end of the
axle bar terminating at the top, or bottom with a handle or knob, or may be as
at A, the bar ending with a head to be fitted by a key cap, or with a slot to be
turned by a key to prevent anyone tampering with the gas reserve, or turning the
carbonic acid measuring tap, the tally or denoting tab L, being fitted under the handle
at the end of the axle bar, or the handle and tab may be made in one and the face or
edge thereof bear the words "closed or open a detail of which is given in
Figures 6, 10, 11 and 12, or a screw cap may fit with part cut away to show
through closed," or open." After the supply of water has been passed into
the filter bed B, and let through the circular hole f, in the tap F, it passes through
the revolving automatic sprinkler M, into the aerating chamber E, the water being
thus delivered with force in spray, O, is the carbonic acid gas receiver or compart-
ment which receives compressed carbonic acid gas under the pressure at which
it liquifies, or compressed carbonic acid gas liquified, the pipe P, Figure 1
with tap and screw end receives the end p¹, of the refilling tube or chamber Y,
(see Figure 17) or may be hand pump containing a supply of carbonic acid gas
or liquid to be fitted thereto, the axle bar H fits in the lower platform J, and
carries the circular taps F, and I, measuring chamber R and gas expanding
chamber Q, the compartment N, (see Figures 1 and 2,) is filled with good
refrigerating or non-conducting material to cool the other chambers, or it may
encircle them if desirable, and it may be used for flavouring and have the taps attached
as shown in Figures 3 and 4, the refilling tube Y is also fitted with the circular
taps F and I, and provided with a packed airtight piston lid Z, and rod ³, having
rack teeth thereon, gearing with the wheel, held from running back by the
pawl when at the height required; the axle rod H runs up the inside of the
piston rod which is made airtight, but it may be brought through the bottom as
shown in dotted line if desired. The other taps may be used instead of the
circular taps if desirable. And for measuring the drops of liquified gas in
the gas chamber O, the valves F and I may take the form of a plug, cone shaped
solid or hollow with hole or holes bored or otherwise formed obliquely through
them, and holes in a juxta position in a seating which the plugs fit, or a vertical
spindle may be employed with conical top piece, and hollowed out in part of the
spindle to hold the required quantity of liquid, and the vertical spindle be made
to move upwards or downwards by a cam motion fixed to turn axle with knob
outside so that when the spindle is down in the hollow of the cam the contents is
liberated.
The means for expanding the gas consists in the chamber Q under the storage
chamber O, (see Figures 1 and 15.) which when expanded forces its way through
the reducing valve or sprinkler, having the valve n², therein which keeps the
water in the aerating chamber E, from entering the chamber Q. We may connect

page_text: to the hole n³, a pipe shown in dotted line carrying the gas sprinkler ', so that
the spray of gas meets the spray of water or other liquid. When the pressure in
the expansion chamber Q is lower than that in the water aerating chamber E, we
may employ an ordinary pressure gauge or valve to let in the carbonic acid gas or
liquid. To the aerating chamber E (see Figures 1 and 15) is fitted a blow off
valve in the holder.S, the spring s', coming on the T valve, to allow the gas to
get away when over pressure takes place obviating an explosion, or any well known
pressure valve can be employed for the purpose.
Instead of turning the axles H by the handle or head "h," there may be as
shown in Figure 1, the gear wheels T and T', and slide wheel T2 to connect or
disconnect at will by the knob U, when both are turned the valve taps are all
operated and the aerated liquid will pass down through the delivery pipe, the end
of which may be screwed to a syphon or bottle, or have a rubber tube affixed
thereto.
Alongside or around the aforesaid machine or holder A, may be arranged the
flavouring tubes or chambers J, or N, containing the flavouring liquid or syrups,
wines, spirits or beer to be aerated and connected to the discharge chamber of
aerating machine by the pipes 2 (see Figures 13 and 14) and arranged as before
described.
Or we may affix the measuring tap W to the pipe 3, as seen in Figure 4, before
described.
The whole may then be fixed on shelves, counters, or bars or in cupboards and
the like.
If the circular taps F and I are employed in the tubes J, (as in Figure 3) the
liquid is put in through the trap 7, which is in the form of a skeleton top or frame
with hinged door or doors.
The aerating machine case A may form part of a centre piece or ornamental
stand for the table and the flavouring tubes or holders J, made to revolve around
the aerating chamber E, and chambers O and Q and operated by the two way
handle measuring tap seen in Figure 15.
The aerating beverage meter seen in Figures 1 and 2 can be fixed to the supply
pipe or hot water tap of any bath to enable the bather to have a soda water bath
at a small cost.
We do not confine ourselves to the measuring taps or sprinklers herein shown
and described for any well known measuring tap or sprinkler may be employed, or
other counter or registering appliance.
The whole of the appliance may be made of any suitable metal and the aerating
and carbonic acid gas chamber holders may be cast or moulded in halves, and may be
internally coated with tin, glass or porcelain, or may be made of glass and part
metal or wholly of glass of the desired strength and any shape or size, ornamental
or plain cut or cast to form any suitable ornament for the bar or table.
By the herein described means of making, flavouring, registering measuring and
delivering aerated waters or drinks whatever taste is desired can be supplied
without the employment of a large plant for the mixing operation-either by
the use of artificial or natural carbonic acid gas, or liquid gas in the manner
specified.
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 a meter or appliance for the purpose specified the combination of chambers
or receptacles for holding carbonic acid gas compressed, or carbonic acid liquid,
refrigerating material, aerating water or other liquid, the gas and water delivered
from the supply direct through meter by measure.
2. In combination with the aforesaid a tube or tubes for holding, measuring and
discharging the flavouring liquids, or concentrated syrups by measure arranged and
controlled in the manner shown and described.

page_text: 3. In a meter or appliance for the purpose specified a registering or counting
appliance of any ordinary character.
4. In a meter or appliance of the character described an outer wall or chamber
for refrigerating.
5. A filtering chamber arranged or connected to the supply pipe as herein
described.
6. In appliances for the purpose specified the employment of sprinklers to deliver
the water and gas in spray in the manner set forth.
7. In apparatus of the character described an expansion chamber for the purpose
specified.
8. The measuring taps as herein shown and described.
9. The application of an aerating machine of the character described to a bath
hot or cold water pipe for the purpose specified.
10. The construction and arrangement of aerating stands of the character shown
in Figures 13, 14 and 15.
11. In combination with the before mentioned appliances a gas or liquid reserve
holder as shown in Figure 17.
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12. The arrangements herein described for denoting on the outside of the machine
open or " closed."
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13. The arrangements herein shown and called the Universal Household Aerated
Beverage Machine.
14. Making, flavouring, and supplying by registered measure direct from water
pipe, barrel or storage aerated waters, or beverages by the means or their equivalent
substantially as herein described and set forth.
Dated this 20th day of November 1890.
WILLIAM BESTWICK MAXFIELD,
Certified Patent Agent,
"The Central" Patent Office, 19, Bowling Green Street, Leicester,
Agent for the Applicants.

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Nov., 1890-Accepted, 31st Jan., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Self Measuring and Registering Taps.
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 self measuring and registering taps
to be employed for drawing off by measure and registering liquids or gases, the
said taps being applicable for all tap purposes for delivering, measuring, and regis-
tering the quantity supplied, and are shown in connection with the aerating
Or they may
machine forming the subject of our Application No. 19370 of 1890.
be applied to the coin-freed sale apparatus of Henry Charles Scholes of Application
No. 12197 of 1890, or other coin freed liquid sale machines.
That our invention may be well understood reference is made to the accom-
panying drawings in which
Figure 1 is a front view in section of the measuring and registering tap w³,
having a flanged screw joint w², to connect to supply pipe or storage, from any
chamber, barrel, vessel, or receptacle, the outer case w³, fitting in caps w³, through
which pass the short spindles w, upon the outer ends of which are placed the
recording tablets, or segments we, "open" or "closed"; these being secured in
position by the knobs, or may be handles w', the inner chamber 8, being shown
"closed" for supply, the registering appliance K, which may be of any well known
construction such as a series of drums or discs having figures on their circumference
operated by toothed wheels or the like and mounted on the rod or spindle w³,
within the box w, suitable packing w12, being put in the glands, and between the
inner chamber and case, when the knobs are turned the liquid is discharged through
the pipe
✗.
Figure 2, is another sectional view of the tap without the registering appliance,
but with the addition of the open spring w", which after supply takes the measuring
chamber w, back to its primary position.
Figure 3, is a vertical section of the tap wl, with oblong measuring chamber w,
having holes therein to connect supply and discharge, to deliver a part only of the
quantity contained at one time.
Figure 4, is another view of the same, with a bulb shaped body w³.
Figure 5, is another modification, the knob w', being pulled out to obtain supply
from the hole w, being brought over the mouth of the pipe X. The spring coiled
on the rod or spindle w³, takes the measuring chamber again to supply. The
inner and outer chambers may be conical "see dotted lines."
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Figure 6, is another modification, the measuring chamber w³, being divided into
a series of compartments, either with 2 supplies at a full turn of the knob w',
see Figure 7," or 3 "see Figure 8," or may be 4, as seen in Figure 9, or more.
Figure 10, is a valve tap shown in connection with our Application No. 19370,
the tap Y having inlet hole &', and outlet 62, above and below the circular valve
discs F and G, with holes f', and 2, therein, supported by the platforms H, and I,
the rod J, being turned to connect either supply or delivery through the bottom
or side j¹.
Figure 11, is another sectional view of the previous figure with the addition of
the registering appliance K, mounted on the rod J, in the box k', the denoting
tablets w, appearing in a slot in the cap L.
Figure 12, is a sectional view of a modification of Figures 5, 10 and 11, showing
a conical turn tap, with the pipe b¹, at the side with the hole w, in the measuring

page_text: chamber the hole 10, at bottom connects or disconnects the exit X. The atmo-
spheric air holes w³, in the outer case and measuring chamber allows, when the one
is turned to the other the liquid to be discharged. The measuring chamber may
be divided into compartments if necessary.
Figure 13 represents the box k¹, holding the registering appliance K.
Figure 14, is a cut off view of the box, having the denoting tablets w, therein
instead of in the cap I, and
Figures 15 and 16 show the ends of the caps w4, and L, and denoting tablets w.
The object of this invention is to provide measuring and registering taps for
liquids or gases which are both simple, and reliable and not likely to get out of
order, and recording the quantity passed through, or the number of times it is
operated upon. Atmospheric air holes may be put in the exit pipe X, communi-
cating with the measuring chamber.
The said taps may be made either of part metal and part glass, or wholly of
metal, and of various suitable sizes, and a variety of shapes, and one or two knobs
or handles at the sides or end with axle fixed to the walls or valves of the measuring
chamber and have holes for "entrance
"exit
or
as shown in the several figures
which are cut or cast in such a manner as to have the "entrance or " exit"
or valves "one shut off when the other
"
open."
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pipes
When the registering appliance is employed it may be operated by a one way
movement and ratchet wheel arrangement of any ordinary character. The indi-
cating tablets used being as herein shown and described.
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. A measuring tap having an outer case and inner measuring chamber of a
circular conical or other shape arranged either to turn, or with push or pull action
as herein shown and described.
2. In a measuring tap as herein described the means employed for denoting if the
tap is "open" or "closed."
3. In a measuring and registering tap, the combination or co-operation with a
measuring chamber of a registering appliance actuated by the two way handle or
knob as seen in Figs. 1 and 11."
4. In a measuring tap, a measuring chamber in direct communication with supply
and delivery.
5. Improvements in measuring and registering taps, substantially as herein shown
and described.
Dated this 27th day of November 1890.
WILLIAM BESTWICK MAXFIELD,
Certified Patent Agent, Leicester, Applicants' Agent.