Improvements in Receptacles for Envelopes, Post-cards, and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Receptacles for Envelopes, Post-cards, and the
like.
I, NORMAN TAILBY, of the Firm of Edward Tailby of 76 Summer Row, in the City
of Birmingham, Timber Merchants, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:
This invention relates to the manner in which I construct and arrange a convenient
receptacle for envelopes, letter cards, and like office requisites whereby such articles
can be kept in a neat, clean, and compact condition, and be readily withdrawn as
required for use.
In the application of my invention I construct the case or receptacle from wood,
metal plate, or other suitable material, making its interior dimensions slightly in
excess of the dimensions of the envelopes or. the like to be contained therein. The
upper end of the case or box is entirely open to permit of the insertion of the
packets of envelopes, but the lower end is partly covered by retaining strips which
prevent the envelopes from falling through such end. Between the retaining strips
and the lower end of the body of the box or case, I provide a slot or aperture through
which the envelopes may be readily withdrawn as required for use.
To ensure the descent of the envelopes in the box or case as the lower ones are
withdrawn I sometimes place a weight upon the upper end of the pile and thus
impose sufficient pressure upon the same to prevent any lodgment of the envelopes
between the upper end and lower ends of the case.
The ordinary paper band or fastening by which the envelopes are retained in
packets may be left around such packets when placed in the box. On the appearance
of the band at the lower end of the box it can be readily removed.
Upon the exterior of the box or case I sometimes impress or attach a calender,
tables, or other information and I make other modifications in the construction of
my improved boxes or cases to meet varying services or requirements.
Dated this 92nd day of December 1906
MARKS & CLERK,
18 Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., and
18 Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents for the Applicant.
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COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Receptacles for Envelopes, Post-cards, and the
like.
I, NORMAN TAILBY, of the Firm of Edward Tailby, of 76 Summer Row, in the City
of Birmingham, Timber Merchants, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
mine 17
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Receptacles for Envelopes, Post-cards, and the
like.
I, NORMAN TAILBY, of the Firm of Edward Tailby, of 76 Summer Row, in the City
of Birmingham, Timber Merchants, do hereby declare the nature of this invention

page_text: 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 the manner in which I construct and arrange a
convenient receptacle for envelopes, letter cards, and like office requisites, whereby
such articles can be kept in a neat, clean, and compact condition, and be readily
withdrawn as required for use.
In the application of my invention I construct the case or receptacle from
wood, metal plate, or other suitable material, making its interior dimensions
slightly in excess of the dimensions of the envelopes or the like to be contained
therein. The upper end of the case or box is entirely open to permit of the
insertion of the packets of envelopes, but the lower end is partly covered by
retaining strips which prevent the envelopes from falling through such end.
Between the retaining strips and the lower end of the body of the box or case, I
provide a slot or aperture through which the envelopes may be readily withdrawn as
required for use.
To ensure the descent of the envelopes in the box or case as the lower ones are
withdrawn, I sometimes place a weight upon the upper end of the pile and thus
impose suflicient pressure upon the same to prevent any lodgment of the envelopes
between the upper and lower ends of the case.
The ordinary paper band or fastening by which the envelopes are retained in
packets may be left around such packets when placed in the box. On the appearance
of the band at the lower end of the box it can be readily removed.
Upon the exterior of the box or case I sometimes impress or attach a calendar,
tables, or other information, and I make other modifications in the construction of
my improved boxes or cases to meet varying services or requirements.
One form of my envelope box or case constructed from tinned plate is illustrated
in the accompanying sheet of drawings,
Figure 1 being a front elevation of the box, and
Figure 2 a sectional end view of the same.
shown partially withdrawn at Figure 2.
The bottom envelope in the box is
The upper end of the box is provided with a hinged lid A, which is shown closed
at Figure 1 but in its partially open position at Figure 2. The retaining strips B B¹
are formed froin the lower ends of the sides of the box, the slot or space between
such strips and the lower end of the box front being sufficient to permit of the ready
withdrawal of the bottom envelope as required. The lead slab or weight C ensures
the descent of the complete pack within the box or case as the envelopes D are
withdrawn from the lower end. The upper and lower ends of the back portion of the
box have a perforation as e for convenience in the fixing of the box to a wall or
support. When the box is required for standing upon a desk or the like, I form a
suitable base or provide feet at the lower end.
I sometimes construct a box or case with two or more compartments, for
respectively containing envelopes, post-cards, letter-cards, or the like.
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
A receptacle for containing packets of envelopes, post-cards, and the like, so
arranged as to permit of the ready withdrawal of such articles as required for use,
substantially as described.
Dated this 2nd da
MARKS & CLERK,
18 Southampton Buildings, 1.ondon, W.C., and
13 Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents for the Applicant.

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