Improvements in Cardboard and like Boxes.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Cardboard and like Boxes.
I, JOHN PATRICK KELLY, of 47 and 49, Lever Street, Manchester, in the County
of Lancaster, Box Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my said inven-
tion to be as follows:-
My said invention consists of a cardboard or like box scored diagonally upon
two of its opposite sides or ends, with the scoring converging from the lower edge
towards the top edge. The scoring may be upon the inside, or outside, and the
sides of the lid are scored in like manner, or in an opposite manner, so that by
the collapse of the sides, the box, or lid may lie in a flat condition.
To stiffen the scored sides when the box is in use I provide an unscored
double flap of cardboard or the like, for each side, designed to fold over the
side and make it rigid, or I may employ ribs designed to engage and disengage
with each other, or like means suitable for giving rigidity without unduly
increasing the cost and bulk of the box.
41 das of October 1898
JOHN PATRICK KELLY,
By John G. Wilson & Co.,
Agents.
I, JOHN PATRICK KELLY, of 47 and 49, Lever Street, Manchester, in the County
of Lancaster, Box Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement: -
My said invention consists of a cardboard or like box scored diagonally upon
two of its opposite sides or ends, with the scoring converging from the lower edge
towards the top edge. The scoring may be upon the inside, or outside, and the
sides of the lid are, or may be, scored in like manner so that by the collapse of
the sides, the box and lid may lie in a flat condition. To stiffen the scored
sides of the box when the box is in use I provide an unscored double flap of
cardboard or the like for each side designed to fold over the side and make it
rigid.
To permit of my invention being more readily understood and carried into
practical effect I have hereunto annexed a sheet of drawings and will now
proceed to describe the same with the aid of the various figures and letters of
reference marked thereon.
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Fig. 1 is a general perspective view of the improved box and lid ready for

page_text: Fig. 2 is another perspective view shewing the box in the initial stages of
folding or unfolding and in which view the box is shewn with the scores in the
longer sides of the box.
Fig. 3 is a similar view but with the scores in the shorter sides or ends of
the box.
Fig. 4 is a vertical cross-section of the box shewn in Figs. 1 and 2, and Fig. 5
a vertical longitudinal section of the box shewn in Fig. 3 when in use.
Figs. 6 and 7 shew the two makes of boxes folded or collapsed.
Referring to Figs. 1, 2, 4 and 6 I form diagonal scores or creases (A) in the
two opposite sides (B) of the box, starting from the opposite bottom corners, and
converging upwards to the top edges as shewn. These scores are such as to
allow the sides (B) to fold inwards as shewn in Fig. 6.
To the outside and bottom edge of each of such sides (B), or floor (C) of the
box, I apply a double flap composed of parts (D) and (D¹), part (D) being almost
or entirely the full length of the side (B) and slightly deeper, and part. (D¹)
adapted to take over the side (B) and lie within the box as shewn more clearly
in Fig. 4.
The size and weight of this flap (D¹) is such that when fully in the box_it
remains in position without requiring to be specially fastened and with the
contents of the box pressing against such flap it makes the side of the box very
rigid. Each side and end is also so connected to the floor (C) and each other
as to readily fold at the point of connection. In folding the box the flaps are
first lifted out of the box as shewn in Fig. 2. The sides (1) are then pressed
downwards on to the floor (C) of the box, the two ends (E) readily folding down
with them. The flaps are then folded back beneath the floor (C), and with all
the parts so disposed the box has the appearance shewn in Fig. 6.
In Figs. 35 and 7 we shew the scores or creases in the ends (E) of the box,
and the double flaps secured to the bottom edges of such ends, or the floor of the
box at those points. The erecting or collapsing of the box is precisely similar
to that of the box previously described, and the double-flaps are of such a size
as to ensure an effective locking of the box ends to prevent accidental collapse.
Each flap has a small thumb opening (F) to facilitate manipulation. In lieu
of being attached to the box, the double flaps may be loose. Or, I may employ
four sticks or ribs (H), see Figs. S and 9, adapted to engage (abut) with each
other at their ends, and form a rigid framing at the top of the box. In this
modification a single flap only is used, with the ribs attached & moved into and
out of position by a folding extension (H³) of said whole flap.
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 cardboard, or like box scored diagonally upon two of its opposite sides
or ends, in combination with double flaps adapted to fold over the top edges of
the said scored sides, or ends, of the box substantially as and for the purpose
herein set forth.
2. A cardboard, or like box scored diagonally upon two of its opposite sides
or ends, in combination with single flaps, and stiffening ribs, substantially as
and for the purposes herein set forth.
JOHN PATRICK KELLY,
By John G. Wilson & Co.,
Agents,
55, Market Street, Manchester.