Improvements in or connected with the Olosing of Boxes, Jars, Canisters, and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Aug., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 31st Oct., 1896-Accepted, 12th Dec., 1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or connected with the Olosing of Boxes, Jars,
Canisters, and the like.
1, GEORGE FREDERICK REDFERN, of the Firm of G. F. Redfern & Co.,
The General Patent Office, No. 4, South Street, Finsbury, in the County of
London, Patent Agents, do hereby declare the nature of this invention (a com-
munication to me by J. Melrose Arnot F.C.S., of Bally, Uttapara, near Caluutta,
India,) to be as follows:-
This invention relates to providing an insect proof and air tight joint for the
lids or covers of boxes, jare, canisters and the like.
In carrying out this invention I form a channel on the upper edge of the box,
jar, canister or other vessel, such channel being adapted to contain a liquid into
which the lower edge of the lid or cover dips the joint thus formed being not
only air-tight but what is in some cases even of more importance it is perfectly
insect proof.
The invention may be carried out in various ways, for example, the lips of the
channel may be turned over inwardly to form a spring so that the lid or cover
can be fastened down by simply pushing its lower edge between the lips and in
this arrangement the box, jar, canister or the like can be inverted without the
liquid in the channel escaping. In an arrangement suitable for domestic purposes
the lid is hinged to the box, jar, canister or the like so that it may be easily
opened and closed and be kept closed by a suitable lock or fastening, the channel
containing the liquid being formed of such a shape that it will allow of the box
or other vessel being tilted considerably out of the vertical position before the
liquid would escape.
A suitable opening is provided in the channel closed by a cork or other
stopper, to allow of removing the liquid and clearing out the channel. Any
suitable liquid may be used but it will be obvious that antiseptics and disinfectants
can be used with advantage and by the use of hygroscopic substances the contents
of the vessel can be kept dry.
By this invention, ants, cockroaches and other insects which it is well known
can find a way through the very smallest spaces will be prevented from entering
boxes, jars or other vessels provided with my improved joint and thereby the
damage so frequently done to goods and provisions by these pests will be avoided
and in cases where an antiseptic is employed the entry into the vessel of minute
germs would be arrested which will be of great advantage in many cases.
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London, Agents for the Applicant.

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Improvements in or connected with the Closing of Boxes, Jars,
Canisters, and the like.
I, GEORGE FREDERICK REDFERN, of the Firm of G. F. Redfern & Co., The
General Patent Office, No. 4, South Street, Finsbury, in the County of London,
Patent Agents, do hereby declare the nature of this invention (a communication to
me by John Melrose Arnot F.C.S., of Bally, Uttarpara, near Calcutta, India,)
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 providing an insect proof and air tight joint for the
lids or covers of boxes, jars, canisters and the like.
In carrying out this invention I form a channel on the upper edge of the box,
jar, canister or other vessel, surh channel being adapted to contain a liquid or
powder into which the lower edge of the lid or cover dips, the joint thus formed
being not only air-tight but what is in some cases even of more importance it is
perfectly insect proof.
The invention may be carried out in various ways, for example, the lips of the
channel may be turned over inwardly to form a spring so that the lid or cover
can be fastened down by simply pushing its lower edge between the lips and in
this arrangement the box, jar, canister or the like can be inverted without the
liquid in the chaunel escaping. Or in. an arrangement suitable for domestic
purposes the lid is hinged to the box, jar, canister or the like so that it may be
easily opened and closed and be kept closed by a suitable lock or fastening, the
channel containing the liquid or powder being formed of such a shape that it
will allow of the box or other vessel being tilted considerably out of the vertical
position before the liquid or powder would escape.
To enable my invention to be fully understood I will describe the same by
reference to the accompanying drawing, in which :-
Figure 1 is an elevation of a box or canister made according to my invention
and in which the channel containing the liquid or powder forms a spring to
receive the edge of the lid :
Figure 2 is a section of the upper part of the box or canister and the lid and,
Figure 3 is a section of a box or canister having a hinged lid:
Figure 4 is a similar section shewing a modification.
In the arrangement shewn in Figures 1 and 2 a is the channel formed on the
upper edge of the box b, the lips of the channel being turned over inwardly so as
to form a spring in such a manner that to close the box it is simply necessary to
push the lower edge of the lid between the lips as shewn in Figure 2. A box 80
closed can be inverted without the liquid or powder in the channel a escaping.
In the arrangement shewn in Figure 3, the lips of the chaunel are not turned
inwards to form a spring as in Figures 1 and 2, but are slightly curved over so as
to allow of the box being cousiderably tilted without the liquid or powder in the
channel escaping. The lid c is hinged to the box at d, and e is a fastening for
locking the box when the lid is closed.
In the arrangement shewn in Figure 4 the chanuel a instead of being formed
on the upper edge of the box b as shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3, is formed or applied
externally on the upper end of the box. This arrangement is particularly suitable
where it is required to apply my invention to existing vessels.
In all cases a suitable opening is provided in the channel as shewn at f Figure 1
closed by a cork or other stopper g to allow of removing the liquid and clearing
out the channel. Any suitable liquid or powder may be used but it will be

page_text: obvious that antiseptics and disinfectants can be used with advantage and by the
use of hygroscopic substances the contents of the vessel can be kept dry.
By this invention ants, cockroaches, and other insects, which it is well known
can find a way through the very smallest spaces, will be prevented from entering
boxes, jars or other vessels provided with my improved joint and thereby the
damage so frequently done to goods and provisions by these pests will be avoided
and in cases where an antiseptic is employed the entry into the vessel of minute
germs would be arrested which will be of great advantage in many cases.
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 :-
1. A box, jar, canister or the like having a channel on its upper edge or end to
receive liquid or powder into which the edge of the lid or covor passes so as to
form an insect proof and air tight joint substantially as described.
2. A box, jar, canister or the like having a channel ou its upper edge to receive
liquid or powder the lips of the channel being turned down inwardly so as to form
a spring to receive and hold the edge of the lid or cover as hereinbefore described
and illustrated in Figures 1 and 2 of the accompanying drawing.
3. A box, jar, canister or the like having a channel such as a containing liquid,
or powder, hinged lid 6 and fastening e as herein before described and illustrated
in Figure 3 of the drawing.
4. In a box, jar, canister or the like provided with a channel of the kind herein
described providing the said channel with an opening closed by a stepper for
removing the liquid or powder from and clearing out the channel as described.
5. The use in combination with a box, jar, canister or the like having a channel
on the upper edge thereof, of an antiseptic, disinfecting or hygroscopic liquid or
powder to form the joint as, and for the purposes, described.
6. The manufacture and use of the improved boxes herein before described and
illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
Dated the 31st day of October 1896.
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London, Agents for the Applicant.