Improvements in Cases for Decanters or the like.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Mar., 1895-Accepted, 18th May, 1895
Improvements in Cases for Decanters or the like.
We, GEORGE CARTER, Fancy Cabinet Maker, and FREDERICK SAMUEL
CARTER, Fancy Cabinet Maker, both of 1,. Hilsea Street, Clapton, 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 case to be used for carrying decanters and
the like, and has for its object to provide a simple arrangement of this kind which
will securely retain the decanters in position, permitting them to be removed
whenever desired.
In carrying out our invention, a case of the ordinary or any other suitable shape
is employed, having a base divided into a series of compartments in which the
decanters stand. A rectangular frame is fitted to this base, the top of which
covers the tops of the decanters and fits closely down upon them, so that in the
ordinary position the decanters are effectually prevented from falling out accidentally.
This rectangular frame is pivoted at the lower end, and can be turned slightly to
one side, so that the tops of the decanters are uncovered, permitting them to be
lifted out.
To allow for this movement, and at the same time to secure the frame in the
closed position, a lock is employed, which can be opened by a suitable key, so that
the decanters can be placed on the sideboard or in any other suitable place without
fear of their being tampered with by any person not possessing the key of
the case.
To the lower extremities of the side bars of the frame, a metal cross bar is
fitted underneath the base, provided with a spring, which when the lock hereafter
described is opened, throws the frame into the open position, releasing the
decanters. The locking bolt is connected to a lever pivoted underneath the base,
and a Brahma lock is fitted at the front of the base, the bolt of which bears
against the locking lever, so that on turning the key the lever is pressed down
raising the locking bolt, and releasing the cross bar of the frame.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, reference is had to
the accompanying sheet of drawings, in which Fig. 1 is a front view of the case,
Fig. 2 is a plan of the same, and Fig. 3 is a cross section showing the open and
closed positions of the case, and Fig. 4 is an underside view showing the locking
arrangement.
A is the base of the ordinary shape, employed in such decanter holders with the
divisions a at the upper side, separating it into compartments for a number of
decanters. The frame carrying the decanters is formed with the side bars B
pivoted at each end of the base, and the top or cross piece b, the frame being of
the same height as the decanters, so that the top b is on a level with their upper
extremity. When in the ordinary position shown in full lines in the drawings, the
decanters cannot be removed, being held in the compartments formed in the base,
but when turned to one side as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 3, the decanters can
be lifted out of their holder.
The side arms are connected together at their lower ends by the cross bar C
underneath the base. The spring c is fitted at the back of this cross bar and
tends to throw it forward turning the frame into open position. The stop c² limits
the motion of the frame preventing the bar being thrown too far forward. To
retain the frame in closed position, the locking bolt D is fitted at the front of the

page_text: cross bar, the front of the bolt being bevelled so that the frame can be turned into
closed position, but is prevented from being opened until the locking bolt is
withdrawn. The lever d pivoted in front of the bolt engages with the latter and
withdraws it when operated. To operate this lever the lock E is employed, the
bolt of which bears on the front end of the lever, so that when the said bolt is
thrown out, the lever is depressed and the locking bolt D raised. The lock shown
is of the Brahma kind, but any other form of lock may be employed.
Having now particularly described the nature of our said invention, and in what
manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we claim is,-
(1.) In an improved case for decanters and the like, the combination with a
suitable base of a frame securing the decanters at the top pivoted to the base,
adapted to turn to one side releasing the decanters, of a locking device securing the
frame in closed position, substantially as described and shown and for the purposes
specified.
(2.) In an improved case for decanters and the like, the combination with a
base, a rectangular frame pivoted to the said base securing the decanters in
position, and a cross bar underneath the base completing the frame, of a spring
bearing against the cross bar, a bolt holding the frame in closed position, and a
lock for releasing the said bolt and frame substantially as described and shown and
for the purposes specified.
(3.) In an improved case for decanters and the like, the combination with a base
carrying decanters, a frame pivoted to the said base, and a cross bar connecting the
side bars of the frame together underneath the base, of a spring bearing against
the cross bar and tending to move the frame into open position, a stop limiting the
motion of the frame, a locking bolt securing the frame in closed position, and a
lock releasing the bolt and frame, substantially as described and shown and for the
purposes specified.
(4.) The improved case for decanters and the like articles, constructed and
operating substantially in the manner described & shown in the accompanying
drawings, and for the purposes specified.
Dated this 29th day of March 1895.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, Londou, Agent for the Applicants.