Year: 1899

page_text: I, JOHN ROBERTS, 205, Kilburn Park Road, Paddington, N., Engine Driver,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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This invention consists of an improved puzzle matchbox, the object being to
render the box difficult to be opened.
In carrying out my invention, I provide an outer casing in which an inner
tray or casing slides, the outer casing being provided with the usual striking sur-
face at the required part. The inner casing or tray which carries the matches
is provided with a recess in which a rod or piston of sufficient weight is carried
being controlled by a spring which tends to cause it to project into a recess formed
in the outer casing. A spring is provided for the purpose of causing the inner
casing or drawer to project the required distance from the outer casing, when the
rod or piston is released from the recess or aperture in the outer casing this
release being effected by shaking or striking the box against an object with
sufficient force to cause the weight of the bolt or piston to overcome the spring
aforesaid, thus being released from the recess in the outer casing when the inner
casing or tray will project through the action of the spring employed for this
purpose. Although I have described my invention, as adapted for use with
a single bolt, it will be readily seen, that there are various modifications which
may be made without departing from my invention. Suitable stops or catches
may be provided for the purpose of controlling the distance which the inner
casing or tray carrying the matches will project from the outer casing when
released.
Tlated thi Toit.
1000
E. EATON.
Agent for Applicant.
I, JOHN ROBERTS, 205, Kilburn Park. Road, Paddington, W., Engine Driver.
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 follow-
ing statement:-
This invention consists of an improved puzzle matchbox, the object being to
render the box difficult to open. In carrying out my invention, provide an
outer casing, in which an inner draw or casing slides, the outer casing being
provided with the usual striking surface at the required part.
The inner casing or tray which carries the matches, is provided with a recess
n which a rod or piston of sufficient weight is carried, being controlled by a
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page_text: spring, which tends to cause it to project into a recess formed in the outer casing.
A spring is provided for the purpose of causing the inner casing or draw to pro-
ject the required distance from the outer casing, when the rod or piston aforesaid
is released from the recess or aperture in the outer casing, this release being
effected by shaking or striking the box against an object with sufficient force
to cause the weight of the bolt or piston to overcome the spring aforesaid, thus
being released from the recess in the outer casing, when the inner casing or, tray
will project through the action of the spring employed for this purpose.
Although I have described my invention as adapted for use with a single bolt,
it will be readily seen, that there are various modifications which may be made,
without departing from my invention. A suitable stop or catch may be provided,
for the purpose of controlling the distance which the inner casing or tray carry-
ing the matches will project from the outer casing when released.
For purposes of illustration I will now refer to the annexed drawings in
which:
Figure 1 is a sectional plan view shewing my improved matchbox in its closed
position.
Figure 2, plan view of my matchbox in its open position.
Figure 3, view of inner casing containing the matches removed.
a is the outer casing in which the inner casing slides. This inner casing b
is provided with a recess e, in which the bolt d is carried, and this bolt dis
caused to project a sufficient distance, through the medium of the spring e. The
end of this bolt engages in a recess in the outer casing, for the purposes of
maintaining the inner casing in its closed position. The spring causes the
inner casing to project the required distance from the outer casing
a when
the piston or bolt has been released from the recess in the outer cas-
ing a. The stop piece is for the purpose of controlling the distance which the
inner casing will project from the outer casing a, when the piston or bolt l
has been released. This releasing of the piston or bolt d is effected by striking the
outer casing a against the desired object, such as the hand, with sufficient force
to overcome the spring e, so as to allow the shock to release the bolt from
the recess g in the outer casing. It will be seen, that the same result may be
attained, by regulating the strength of the spring so that by shaking the box
the inertia of the bolt will be sufficient to obtain the desired object. is the
striking surface which may be applied at any suitable part of the box for the
purpose of striking the matches.
Although for purposes of illustration I refer to one bolt, it will be readily
understood that I may employ one or more bolts according to the requirements
of the box under treatment.
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. The improved puzzle matchbox, substantially as described and illustrated
herein and for the purpose set forth.
2. In puzzle matchboxes, the employment of a bolt controlled by a spring for
the purpose of locking the parts or retaining the box in its closed position, said
bolt being released when required by shaking or knocking the box upon the
desired object, substantially as described and illustrated herein and for the pur-
pose set forth.
Dated this 18th day at Pahwa 1000