Improvements in Dressing Cases.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 20th July, 1899-Accepted, 26th Aug., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Dressing Cases.
I, DUGALD STEWART MCINTYRE, of Flint, in the County of Genesee and State
of Michigan, United States of America, Gentleman, 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, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, and to
letters of reference marked thereon, which form a part of this specification:-
My invention relates to a new and useful improvement in telescopic dressing
cases, and has for its object to provide effective means for preventing the
bulging of such cases when they are filled and their contents compressed; a
further object of my invention is to provide convenient means for securing the
top or cover upon the body of the case and holding the same in various adjust-
ments, and yet readily permitting the opening of the case and the removal
of the cover.
With these ends in view, this invention consists in the details of construction
and combination of elements hereinafter set forth and then specifically designated
by the claims.
In order that those skilled in the art to which this invention appertains may
understand how to make and use the same, the construction and operation will
now be described in detail, referring to the accompanying drawing forming a
part of this specification, in which-
Figure 1 is a perspective of a telescoping case having my improvement com-
bined therewith;
Fig. 2, a cross section on a large scale;
Fig. 3, an enlarged section of a portion of the case and top, showing one of
the fasteners engaged;
Fig. 4, a similar view showing a slightly modified form of fastener, and
Fig. 5, a similar view, showing one of the preferred forms I utilize in my
invention.
In carrying out my invention as here embodied, A represents the body of the
case, and B the top thereof which is fitted to slide thereover in the ordinary
manner. To the bottom of the body of the case are riveted or otherwise secured
the metal strips C (here shown as two in number), and these strips have hinged
to each end thereof the fastener-strips D), having a spring E so arranged at the
heel of each hinge as to force the fastener-strip inward when brought to an
approximately vertical position, or hold said strips in a horizontal position when
swung outward. The top B has also secured thereto by rivets, or otherwise,
the strips F which correspond in location to the fastener-strips, and these
strips F have formed therein holes or sockets G, said holes being located at equi-
distant points along that portion of each strip lying against the side of the top.
By this arrangement, when the fastener-strips are swung into position and in
contact with the strips F, certain fasteners H will enter into engagement with
the holes G, and thus secure the top in position.
In practice it is preferable that the fastener-strips shall extend to approxi-

page_text: mately the same height as the body of the case, while the strips F also extend
downward to the edges of the top, which will permit the adjustment of the top
upon the body through the entire range from the lowest position of the top to a
point just prior to its removal, as clearly shown in Figure 2, thus permitting
the case to be used to its fullest capacity.
The strips F may have that portion of the stock which is partially punched
from the holes G turned inward and utilized for securing the strips to the top,
as indicated at I, and likewise the fastener-strips may have the fasteners H pro-
duced by a portion of the metal being partially punched therefrom and bent
inward, as shown in Figure 3, or the fastener and sockets may be made as shown
in Figure 4, in which case the strips are thickened upon their vertical sections,
or have reinforces secured thereto in which the sockets J are formed, while the
fastener-strips have the studs K secured thereto, adapted to enter these sockets
and be retained therein for the securement of the top in place.
In Figure 5 the strip P has holes or sockets Q formed therein, and the strip R
has the studs S projecting therefrom to enter said holes. This is the reverse of
the above described arrangement, and for some purposes is more advantageous.
If found desirable for certain classes of cases leather straps may be used
instead of the strips P and eyelets set therein for engagement with the studs.
Among the principal advantages of this improvement are that the metal
strips serve to hold the case and its top in shape and prevent the outward
bulging thereof when filled with clothing and the like, and also the convenience
with which the top is secured in any adjustment and with which it may be
removed when occasion requires.
In the removal of the top, it is only necessary to swing the fastener-strips
outward, as shown in dotted lines in Figure 2, when the top may be removed
by grasping the handle L; and to replace the top, it is only necessary to slide it
in position and swing the fastener-strips against the strips F, when the fasteners
carried by the first named strips will enter into engagement with the strips F
and hold the top in whatever adjustment it has been placed.
A cross strip M is riveted, or otherwise secured, to the top and connects the
strips F, and to this cross strip is attached the handle L in any convenient
manner.
The corners of the case and its top may be protected by clips N.
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:-
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1. In combination with a dressing-case consisting of a body and a top, metallic
strips secured to said top having holes or sockets therein, metallic strips secured
to the bottom of the body, fastener-strips hinged to the last named strips,
and fasteners carried by the fastener-strips adapted to engage the holes in the
strips upon the top, as specified.
2. In combination with a dressing-case consisting of a body and a top, metallic
strips secured to said top having holes or sockets therein, metallic strips secured
to the bottom of the body, fastener-strips hinged to the last named strips,
fasteners carried by the fastener-strips and adapted to engage the holes in the
strips upon the top, and springs adapted to hold the fastener-strips in position,
as specified.
3. In combination with a dressing-case of the character described, metal
strips F secured to the top thereof, said strips having openings therein, metal
strips C secured to the bottom of the body, fastener strips hinged to the strips C,
springs so arranged as to hold the fastener-strips in position, fasteners carried
by the last named strips for engagement with the openings in the strips F, a
cross strip secured to the top and connecting the strips F, and a handle attached
to the cross strip, as specified.
4. In combination with a dressing-case of the character described, strips F

page_text: having holes formed therein by sections of the metal being punched partially
therefrom and bent inward to form means for securing the strips to the top, and
fastener-strips carrying fasteners adapted to engage with the strips F, as and
for the purpose set forth.
5. In combination with a dressing-case consisting of a body and a top, metal
strips secured to said top, suitable strips secured to the bottom, and means for
attaching the bottom strips to the top strips to hold the top of the casing in
place, as specified.
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001 .
1
3000
J. P. BAYLY,
18, Fulham Place, London, W.,
Agent for Applicant.