Improvements in Show Cases.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Jan., 1893-Accepted, 18th Feb., 1893
CIT DELE
Improvements in Show Cases.
We, JOHN WESLEY BLACKLEDGE, of 975 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis,
Indiana, Manufacturer, and JOSEPH BROWN MANSUR, of 663 North Meridian
Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, Real Estate Agent, both in the United States of
America, 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 :-
Our said invention consists in certain improvements in details of construction
and arrangement of parts, as will be hereinafter more fully described and claimed.
Referring to the accompanying drawings, which are made a part hereof, and on
which similar letters of reference indicate similar parts, Figure 1 is a side elevation
of a show case embodying our said invention; Fig. 2 a central sectional view of
the same; Fig. 3 a top or plan view; Fig. 4 a horizontal sectional view near the
bottom or lower end, and Fig. 5 a central view through one of the drawers.
In said drawings the portions marked A represent the frame-work of our improved
show case; B a base on which the same is mounted and adapted to be revolved,
and C the swinging receptacles.
It
The frame A we prefer to make circular or semi-circular in form, as shown.
consists of a top and bottom, united by two partitions, which cross each other or are
united at the centers as shown most plainly in Fig. 4. Shelves A are arranged at
suitable intervals between the top and the bottom, and between these shelves are
the spaces in which the swinging receptacles C are intended to be placed. The
frame may be surmounted by standards and a railing, as shown, and ornamented
with mouldings, carving and other decorations, if desired, the intention being to
provide an ornamental case for use in exhibiting samples of goods and such like
articles.
The base B is formed flat, and is preferably of less diameter than the case itself,
as shown, and is provided with a pivot-standard B' which extends up in a central
position in the case, and comes in contact with the bearing a. The most of the
weight of the case is thus supported, and said case is enabled to turn freely on the
pivot which said standard forms. Anti-friction rollers are provided near the
sides of the bottom, which prevent any tipping of the case, and upon which a
portion of the weight of the case rests when one side is loaded heavier than
another.
Where the
The receptacles C are in substantially the form of a sector of a circle, pivoted
or hinged at one of the outer corners by pivot-rods C₁or otherwise, and having
handles or operating catches c at the opposite corners. The inner corners are
preferably cut off somewhat, as shown, or flattened, for convenience.
pivot-rod C passes through the side of the drawer near the corner small plates c¹
are placed, which strengthen the sides, and form better bearings for said pivot-rods.
The fronts of these receptacles are of glass, and have a curvature approximating
the general contour of the case, and said fronts are seated in rabbets in the sides and
bottom, and after being placed in position are preferably covered with mouldings c².
The upper front portions of the receptacles are secured together, and the upper
edges of the glass fronts enclosed, by a metal strip C2 which for nearly its entire
length is bent over to enclose the upper edge of the glass, and then continued on
straight, and bent around the upper front corners of the drawers, where it is secured
by small screws.
This not only forms a frame for the upper edge of the glass.
but it also secures the drawers together very firmly, and it is also neat and
inexpensive.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim, is-
First. In a show case, the combination with a frame divided by vertical partitions,
and the spaces between which partitions are divided by horizontal partitions or
shelves, of receptacles hinged at one front corner and filling the spaces between
the partitions and shelves, as shown, when closed, and adapted to be swung out
and display the goods therein, said case as whole being mounted on a central
pivot and adapted to be turned to bring any set of receptacles to the front, all
substantially as shown and described and for the purpose as specified.
Second. In a show case, swinging receptacles in the form of a sector of a circle,
the fronts whereof are of glass, seated at the bottom and ends in rabbets in the
bottom and sides of the receptacle, and provided at the top with a métal edge
piece bent over and enclosing the upper edge of the glass and extending around
and secured to the sides, thus protecting both the edge of the glass and securing
the sides of the receptacle in place, substantially as shown and described.
Third. An upright revolving cylindrical show case consisting of a top and
bottom united by vertical partitions which are gained together at the center, and
shelves or horizontal partitions dividing the spaces between the vertical partitions,
and receptacles or enclosures for the goods secured in the spaces thus formed, the
whole being mounted upon a base having a vertical pivot, substantially as and for
the purposes set forth.
Fourth. A show case consisting of the frame divided into equal vertical
compartments by partitions which meet at a common central point, said vertical
compartments being divided by horizontal shelves or partitions, the spaces between
which are filled by a receptacle hinged at one of its front corners and provided with
a glass front, substantially as set forth.
Fifth. The combination, in a show case, of a circular frame divided into equal
parts by vertical partitions, which parts are again divided by horizontal partitions,
and fan-shaped receptacles pivoted therein by one corner, the fronts of which are
in the form of arcs of circles, whereby, when said receptacles are closed, a complete
circular structure is produced, substantially as shown and described.
Dated this 10th day of January 1893.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, Agents for the Applicants.