Year: 1888

page_text: with an opening, c, in the centre of its top. Soldered, preferably, half-way around
the cap there is a bail D, on each end of which is formed a gripping-handle, d,
projecting outwardly and downwardly a sufficient distance to give a good hold to the
person removing the cap. The handles are thus provided with a bail to give an
extensive surface on which to secure them to the cap.
E represents the elastic plug having a perforation e, extending a little way into
its top, and provided with a restricted neck, e¹, of a size to just enter and snugly
fit in the opening c in the top of the cap. Below this neck a thin disk, e³, is
integrally formed, its size being such as to just fit the cap, and be seated on the
upper edge of the neck B, forming an air-tight joint between the latter and the
cap. From the construction of the plug with the perforation e it may easily be
contracted into a size to enter the opening c; or, on the other hand, the disk_e³
is so thin that it might be folded in such a maunor as to be inserted through the
opening downwardly instead of the plug upwardly. As far as described, the can
is in condition for shipment; but now, in order to insert the brush F through the
disk, the latter has to be punctured, after which the brush may be inserted and
held at any elevation while in the can by the contact of the rubber against the
brush. Thus a most objectionable feature common to many cans is obviatod, that
is, the dropping of more of the brush than is necessary into the liquid. These
combined elastic plugs and disks might be made in large numbers and very cheaply,
so that one or more might be supplied with each can in trado in case that one wears
before the glue or mucilage is exhausted.
It is evident that slight changes might be resorted to in the form and arrange-
mont of the several parts described without departing from the spirit and scope of
my invention; hence I do not wish to limit myself to the particular construction herein
set forth; but
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 :
1. A screw-cap for cans or receptacles, provided with an opening in its top and a
removable elastic plug adapted to enter the opening, said plug having a disk formed
thereon, substantially as set forth.
2. A screw-cap for cans or receptacles, having an opening in its top and a removable
perforated elastic plug adapted to enter said opening, substantially as set forth.
3. A screw-cap for cans or receptacles, having an opening in its top and a removable
clastic perforated plug, said plug having a restricted neck and an elastic disk formed
integral therewith, substantially as set forth.
4. A screw-cap for cans or receptacles, having a bail and handles rigidly secured
thereto, an opening in its top, and a removable elastic plug adapted to enter the opening
in the cap, substantially as set forth.
5. In cans for liquid glue and mucilage, the combination, with a receptacle having
a screw-threaded collar and flanges on the receptacle and collar for removing super-
fluous liquid from the brush, of a scrow-cap having an opening therein and an elastic
plug adapted to enter the opening, for the purpose substantially as set forth.
6. In a screw-cap for cans or receptacles, a bail extending part way around said cap
and rigidly secured thereto, and having handles or eyes on its ends.
Dated this 0th day of Anril 1888
DAY, DAVIES & HUNT,
321, High Holborn, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.