Improvements relating to Metallic Capsules for Bottles and Similar Receptacles.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Metallic Capsules for Bottles and Similar
Receptacles.
I, LEON MEYNIEU, of 24 Cours Saint Médard, Bordeaux (Gironde), in the
Republic of France, Manufacturer of Metallic Capsules, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention is designed to provide novel means for securing metallic capsules
on bottles and similar receptacles so as to render the same secure against fraud.
My said invention is characterized by the combination, with a special metallic
capsule, of a ribbon, cord or wire in a peculiar manner for the purpose of easily
and expeditiously fixing the capsule on the neck of the bottle or similar receptacle
to ensure the inviolability of the latter.
In order that my said invention may be readily understood, I have shown the
same, by way of example, in the accompanying drawing, in which
Figure 1 is a side view of my improved capsule.
Figures 2 and 3 are side views, and
Figures 4 and 5 plans, partly in horizontal section, of two of my improved
capsules fixed upon bottles.
As will be seen, my invention comprises a capsule A, around which are two,
three, four or a greater number of slits or incisions C (Figure 2) for the introduc-
tion of a ribbon D (Figure 2), the ends of which are long enough to be knotted
or tied and to securely fasten the capsule when the latter has been caused to adhere
to the bottle-neck B by means of the device usually employed for the purpose.
The two ends of the ribbon after being united are passed through a hole in a
lead piece or seal E designed to seal the whole, and upon which is impressed
any desired inscription. In cases where, instead of a flat ribbon as shown in
Figure 2, I use a cord D', Figures 1 and 3, or a piece of copper or other wire, I
replace the slits or incisions in the capsule by round holes C, Figures 1 and 3, and
proceed in the same manner as with the ribbon.
It is quite impossible to remove my improved capsule from the bottle notwith-
standing all the precautions that can be taken, without either damaging the capsule
or cutting the ribbon, cord or wire, which cannot then be used again.
I can employ ribbons, cords or wires of any suitable material and I can seal the
ends thereof by means of the usual lead seals or by other seals made for the purpose
in any well-known manner.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Metallic Capsules for Bottles and Similar
Receptacles..
I, LEON MEYNIEU, of 24 Cours Saint Médard, Bordeaux (Gironde), in the
Republic of France, Manufacturer of Metallic Capsules, 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:-
My invention is designed to provide novel means for securing metallic capsules
on bottles and similar receptacles so as to render the same secure against fraud.
My said invention is characterized by the combination, with a special metallic
capsule, of a ribbon, cord or wire in a peculiar manner for the purpose of easily
and expeditiously fixing the capsule on the neck of the bottle or similar receptacle
to ensure the inviolability of the latter.
In order that my said invention may be readily understood, I have shown the
same, by way of example, in the drawing accompanying my provisional
specification, in which
Figure 1 is a side view of my improved capsule.
Figures 2 and 3 are side views and
Figures 4 and 5 plans, partly in horizontal section, of two of my improved
capsules fixed upon bottles."
As will be seen, my invention comprises a capsule A, around which are two,
three, four or a greater number of slits or incisions C (Figure 2) for the introduc-
tion of a ribbon D (Figure 2), the ends of which are long enough to be knotted
or tied and to securely fasten the capsule when the latter has been caused to adhere
to the bottle-neck B by means of the device usually employed for the purpose.
The two ends of the ribbon after being united are passed through a hole in a
lead piece or seal which is designed to seal the whole and upon which is impressed
any desired inscription. In cases where, instead of a flat ribbon as shown in
Figure 2, I use a cord D', Figures 1 and 3, or a piece of copper or other wire, I
replace the slits or incisions in the capsule by round holes C', Figures 1 and 3, and
proceed in the same manner as with the ribbon.
It is quite impossible to remove my improved capsule from the bottle notwith-
standing all the precautions that can be taken, without either damaging the capsule
or cutting the ribbon, cord or wire, which cannot then be used again.
I can employ ribbons, cords or wires of any suitable material and I can seal the
ends thereof by means of the usual lead seals or by other seals made for the purpose
in any well-known manner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
First. The combination, with a perforated metallic capsule, of a ribbon, cord or
wire for easily and expeditiously securing the same on a bottle or similar receptacle,
substantially as hereinbefore described.
Second. The improved capsule applied to a bottle or like receptacle substantially
as described with reference to the drawing and for the purpose specified.
Dated the 9th day of June 1897.
D. YOUNG & Co.,
11 & 12, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.