Improvements in and connected with Needle-cases.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd July, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 6th Dec., 1890-Accepted, 10th Jan., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Needle-cases.
I, VICTOR WOODFIELD of the firm of W. Woodfield and Sons, Needle
Manufacturers, Easemore Works Redditch in the County of Worcester, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to the manner in which I construct and arrange needle cases
whereby they may be utilized as "work baskets or receptacles for holding needles,
cotton, scissors and other like articles, when the cases are opened out ready for use,
and when the needles are displayed upon their retaining flaps or other portions of the
improved case. I am also enabled to utilize the interior of my improved case to hold
firmly in position, scissors and small working articles of cutlery, by forming or
affixing small flaps or projecting clips upon portions of my case, thereby combining
with a needle case a folding or portable "ladies' companion."
In carrying my invention into effect I construct ny improved case in one
shape, or form, of the configuration of an oblong or square packet, having standing
out from, or adjacent to, each edge of the central oblong or square card or board, a
folding leaf or side to form four separate ears or flaps to contain packets of needles
of various kinds and sizes; and to have attached thereto small pieces of flannel or
other material for receiving needles that may be often required by the user. Upon
these separate ears or flaps I sometimes form projecting clips or bands to contain
packets within them, or to securely hold any particular article that may be required
for fancy work. Similarly I make the central portion of the case plain, or capable of
receiving packets of needles or other articles as before described for attachment to
the sides.
The shape of the projecting ears or flaps I construct with the outer edge somewhat
narrower than the inner one which is immediately connected to the central portion
of the case, to admit of a flat surface being formed when the case is folded up or
collapsed, and from each side of the projecting or hinged flaps I carry flexible strips of
silken material, cloth, leather, or imitation leather, so that the continuity of the outer
flaps may not be interrupted or broken. These connecting strips or pieces of flexible
material admit of the flaps or lappets being readily folded without any unevenness in
appearance being produced, seeing that the connecting strips occupy but little space
when folded or laid down in position for being closed. I do not limit the application
of my invention to the construction of cases of the configuration produced by a central
square or oblong inner card or board, but adopt the same principle, and the same
system of carrying it into effect when constructing cases having ears or flaps formed
in the configuration of leaves of plants or scalloped edges or of any regular polygon
in form. The centre piece being shaped to suit any particular or peculiar form that
may be required.
Similarly I employ the materials of which I construct my improved case, so that
artistic effect is produced by various shades or colours or materials that may be
introduced. The hinged lips or ears may be formed out of the same material as the
centre, or may be connected thereto by flexible joint strips of any suitable material.
Dated this 2nd day of July 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Needle-cases.
I, VICTOR WOODFIELD, of the firm of W. Woodfield and Sons, Needle
Manufacturers, Easemore Works, Redditch, in the County of Worcester, 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 relates to the manner in which I construct and arrange needle cases
whereby they may be utilized as "work baskets or receptacles for holding needles,
cotton, scissors and other like articles, when the cases are opened out ready for use,
and when the needles are displayed upon their retaining flaps or other portions of the
improved case. I am also enabled to utilize the interior of my improved case to
hold firmly in position, scissors and small working articles of cutlery, by forming or
affixing small flaps or projecting clips upon portions of my case, thereby combining
with a needle case a folding or portable "ladies' companion."
In carrying my invention into effect I construct my improved case in one shape or
form, of the configuration of an oblong or square packet, having standing out from or
adjacent to each edge of the central oblong or square card or board, a folding leaf
or side to form four separate ears or flaps to contain packets of needles of various kinds
and sizes, and to have attached thereto small pieces of flannel or other material for
receiving needles that may be often required by the user. Upon these separate ears
or flaps I sometimes form projecting clips or bands to contain packets within them, or
to securely hold any particular article that may be required for fancy work.
Similarly I make the central portion of the case plain or capable of receiving
packets of needles or other articles as before described for attachment to the
sides.
The shape of the projecting ears or flaps I construct with the outer edge somewhat
narrower than the inner one which is immediately connected to the central portion of
the case to admit of a flat surface being formed when the case is folded up or
collapsed, and from each side of the projecting or hinged flaps I carry flexible strips
of silken material, cloth, leather or imitation leather, so that the continuity of the outer
flaps may not be interrupted or broken. These connecting strips or pieces of flexible
material admit of the flaps or lappets being readily folded without any unevenness
in appearance being produced, seeing that the connecting strips occupy but little
space when folded or laid down in position for being closed. I do not limit
the application of my invention to the construction of cases of the configuration
produced by a central, square or oblong inner card or board, but adopt the same
principle and the same system of carrying it into effect when constructing cases
having ears or flaps formed in the configuration of leaves of plants or scalloped
edges, or of any regular polygon in form. The centre piece being shaped to suit
any particular or peculiar form that may be required.
Similarly employ the materials of which I construct my improved case, so that
artistic effect is produced by various shades or colours or materials that may be
introduced. The hinged lips or ears may be formed out of the same material as the
centre, or may be connected thereto by flexible joint strips of any suitable
material.
In the accompanying drawings
Figure 1 is a plan of my improved needle case when open.
Figure 2 is a sectional elevation of the case, viewed through the line
a
b.
Figure 3 is a plan of my improved case as sometimes constructed when special
fittings are provided for.
Figure 4 is a side elevation of the same.
Figure 5 is a plan of my improved case when folded up, and
Figure 6 is a side elevation of the same.
The case I construct out of any aritable material

page_text: leather, or leatherette, the central portion A having preferably four flaps A' A' A' A'
of the form shown projecting from the same, and having each corner connected by
means of an elastic or pliable joint strips B; these strips being attached to the
central and side portions in any well known or ordinary manner such as by glueing,
pasting or stitching. The elastic or pliable nature of the corner pieces B permits of
the easy and perfect folding of whole flaps from the form of an open basket as shown
in Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, into a pocket case as shown in Figures 5 and 6.
Upon the plain portion of my case I display a motto, name or any advertisement
matter that may be desired.
I cause the side flaps A¹ A' A³ A* to bend when constructing them out of the
same material as the central portion A of my improved case by cutting through the
outer portion of the cardboard when it is desired to bend it, and then binding the
corner with paper, silk, or any other suitable material.
When constructing the side flaps as separate pieces, I join them to each other and
to the central portion, by means of a flexible binding material attached in well
known manner.
any
I do not limit the application of my invention to cases having four flaps or side
hinged pieces only, but adopt the same system of construction when providing for a
smaller or larger number of sides capable of being caused to present the appearance
"basket
of an open tray, receptacle or
as hereinbefore described. I also provide
fittings and pockets to suit any particular or peculiar requirement in connection with
my combination case and work receptacle.
"
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is-
(1). The construction of needle cases having side lappets, ears or flaps, such flaps
being connected to the bottom of the case and to each other by means of flexible
corner pieces, capable of permitting the needle case to stand open, with the sides or
flaps forming a receptacle or basket; substantially as hereinbefore described and as
set forth in the accompanying drawings.
(2). The construction of folding needle cases capable of being used as receptacles
for holding work or other light articles substantially as hereinbefore described and as
set forth.
Dated this 5th dox of Dasombor 1800
MARKS & CLERK,
13, Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents for Applicant.