US255132A - Liquid measure and scales - Google Patents

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0. O. BECKER & P. JACOB.

LIQUID MEASURE AND SCALES. Np. 255,132. Patented Mar. 21,1882.

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

CHARLES C. BECKER AND PHILlPP JACOB, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

LIQUID MEASURE AND SCALES.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 255,132, dated March 21, 1882.

Application tiled October 28, 1851.

To all whom "it may concern Be it known that we, Cinemas 0. BECKER and PHILIPP JACOB, both of Chicago, in the county of Cook and State of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Liquid Measures and Scales; and we do hereby declare that the following is a full, clear, and exact description thereof, reference being had to the accompanyingdrawings, and to the letters of reference marked thereon, which form a part of this specification.

Thisinvention relates to measures forliquids, and more particularly for measuring that kind of liquid which, by filling into a vessel, will create a foam on its surface that prevents a true measure; and it is the object or our in vention to provide a measure that will determine the exact amount by the weight of the liquid.

with which it is filled.

Therefore ourinvention consists of the parts and combination of parts, as hereinafter de scribed and specifically claimed.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 represents an exterior perspective View of theliquid-measure complete; Fig. 2, a sectional elevation of the same; Fig. 3, a cross-section on line m 00 in Fig. 2; Fig. 4, a section and elevation of the adjustableindicating-lugs and guide detached; and Fig. 5 is a detached view of one of the coiled springs.

Like letters represent COIIQSPOlldillg parts in all the figures.

A denotes the measuring-vessel, which we prefer to make true cylindrical. This has attached to its rear a dovetail-like guide, a, in which right-angular lugs b will slide that are adjustably secured in any desired position, each by a set-screw, c, that is tapped through theshank oflug b,slidingin the dovetail guide.

D is a cylindrical frame that is open at both ends, with aninternal diameter for the vessel A to be inserted and to slide vertically therein. This frame D has a handle, (I, of any usual shape, and at the side where the handle is attached said frame is slotted for the dovetailed guide a to slide freely up and down therein. The handle d, atits upper junction with frame D, is also slotted for the lugs b to pass through it. Against each side of the frame D, and di- (Xo model.)

ametrically opposite each other, are secured against the frame two semi-cylindrical tubes,

j, that are closed on top and open at the bot- 1 tubes g are connected at the bottom by a wire,

it, so that the tubes 9 and wire h combined form a U-shaped yoke. Coiled springs 1 of a size to enter tubes 9, are secured each with one end to the cap of one of the tubes 1'', and with their opposite ends to the bottom of tubes g, so as to pull said tubes 9 and wire it upward with the wire bearing against thelowercdges of frame D. The bottom of the vessel A will rest upon the Wire h, and will be balanced by the springs i, which, by filling liquid in said vessel, will be expanded proportionally, and by the distance the vessel A will sink down in the frame the amount of liquid the vessel contains will be indicated. According to the specific gravity of the liquid which is to be measured the lugs b are adjusted for measuring a pint or quart. The projecting shank of lugs Z) is shaped for pressing the thumb thereon while supporting the measure by the hair-- die, so as to hold the intended lug even with the top of said handle, when by filling the vessel A the bar-tender can feel how the pressure of the lug against his thumb becomes less until the pressure is counterbalanced by the weight of the liquid, when he knows he has the correct measure, no matter ifin the shape of foam or liquid.

This apparatus is particularly intended for measuring fermented liquorsas beer, ale, or porter; but it may be used for measuring other liquids.

As will be noticed, this measure is very simple in its construction, cannot well get out of order, is easily handled, and is always ready for use.

This device is also well adapted for measuring off combustible liquids-like gasoline, hen zine, 0r alcohol-at night without light.

\Vhat we claim is 1. The combination of the vessel A, having dovetailed slide a and vertically-adjustable lugs b and set-screws c, and the frame D, having wire it, suspended therefrom by coiled In testimony that we claim thei'orugeingas springs i. all substantially as and for the purour in ventien we nifix our signatures in prespose set forth. ence of two Witnesses.

2. The combination, with vessel A, having 5 dovetail slide a, vertically-adjustable lugs 1), CHARLES C. BEGKE I.

and set-screws c, of the frame D, having slot- PHILIPP JACOB.

tell handle (1, tubes f, spriug-inclosing tubes g, transverse connecting-wire l1, and springs 'Witnesscs:

i. a l substantially as and for the purpose set F. W. KAsEHAG-EN, 1o forth. E. H. FROHMANN.

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