Improvements in Sponge Bags or the like Waterproof Receptacles.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Mar., 1895
Complete Specification Left, 19th Dec., 1895-Accepted, 25th Jan., .1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Sponge Bags or the like Waterproof Receptacles.
We, WENTWORTH SIMS FREDERIC BLATTMAN and JOHN TENNISON
MILSTED both of 128 Queen Victoria Street, London, Manufacturers, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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This invention relates to waterproof bags or the like receptacles such as are
commonly known as sponge bags" for holding sponges toilet or other articles or
for other purposes-the object of the present invention being to so construct such
sponge bags etc. that same will remain equally waterproof as when constructed of
india-rubber or india-rubber compounds alone but of a very greatly improved
appearance externally thus rendering same much more attractive to purchasers
especially ladies.
Our present invention is as follows:-
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For example we will describe a "sponge bag" made from sheet india-rubber or the
like by cementing or otherwise suitably joining the edges together and provided with
draw strings or other means of closing said bag as heretofore, or same may be
constructed in any other suitable manner.
On the outside of this bag we arrange and mount in any suitable manner a covering
or outer case completely enclosing said india-rubber bag this outside case or covering.
being of any suitable material such as thin silk or other fabric advantageously of a
striking and attractive pattern or design.
This outer covering is advantageously sewn or otherwise suitably attached
around the mouth or opening thereof to the inside waterproof bag-provision
being made for suitable draw strings to close the mouth of both bags simultaneously
so that same act like a single bag (or separate strings may be used to close each
bag separately) or other suitable means as desired may be provided for closing
the mouth of our improved sponge bag with its covering either simultaneously or
separately.
One advantage obtained by our invention is that whereas with sponge bags made
of waterproof fabric as heretofore after the latter become damaged or leak it is
of no further use-according to our invention in the event of the inside bag becoming
damaged or unsound same can be removed and a new inside waterproof lining
inserted readily and economically or vice versa if the outside covering become soiled
or spoiled same can be readily removed and a new covering placed on the rubber
inside bag.
Dis 20th dr. of March 1805
Improvements in Sponge Bags or the like waterproof Receptacies.
We, WENTWORTH SIMS FREDERIC BLATTMAN and JOHN TENNISON
MILSTED both of 128* Queen Victoria Street, London, Manufacturers, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
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page_text: be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
-statement :-
This invention relates to waterproof bags or the like receptacles such as are
commonly known as " sponge bags" for holding sponges toilet or other articles or
for other purposes, the object of the present invention being to so construct such
sponge bags et. that same will remain equally waterproof as when constructed
of india-rubber or india-rubber compounds or waterproofed fabrics alone but of
a very greatly improved appearance externally thus rendering same much more
attractive to purchasers-especially ladies-and also having many advantages in
wear and use.
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We will now describe our present invention-reference being had to the
accompanying sheet of drawings;—
For example we will describe a sponge bag" made according to our present
invention with an inner lining a of sheet india-rubber or the like or from any
suitable "proofed fabric by cementing or otherwise suitably joining the
edges together and provided with draw strings or other means of closing said bag a
as heretofore or same may be constructed in any other suitable manner.
b
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On the outside of this baga we arrange and mount in any suitable manner a covering
or outer case completely enclosing said india-rubber bag a this outside case or
covering b being of any suitable material such as thin silk or sateen or other
suitable fabric advantageously of a striking and attractive pattern or design colour
or colours.
This outer covering b is advantageously sewn or otherwise suitably attached
around the mouth or opening c thereof to the inside waterproof bag a provision
being made for suitable draw strings d to close the mouth c of both bags
simultaneously so that same act like a single bag (or separate strings may be used to
close each bag separately-if desired) or other suitable means as desired may be
provided for closing the mouth of our improved duplex sponge bag.
One advantage obtained by our invention is that whereas with sponge bags made of
waterproof fabric alone as heretofore after the latter become damaged or leak same
are of no further use-now according to our invention in the event of the inside bag a
becoming damaged or unsound same can be removed and a new inside waterproof
lining a inserted readily and economically or vice versa if the outside covering b
become soiled or spoiled same can be readily washed or cleaned, or removed and
a new covering b placed on the rubber inside bag a.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we deciare that what we
-claim is ;-
The improved waterproof receptacle or bag for sponges etc. consisting of the
-combination with a waterproof inner bag or lining such as a of an outer case or
covering such as b of striking and attractive material and means to open and close
the mouth of said receptacle substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore
described.
Dated this 1910 day or December 1896
Dalell LOIS 1YLA ORY OF December 1896
TONGUE & BIRKBECK,
Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicants.