Improvements in Sliver Cans.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Feb., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 2nd Nov., 1899-Accepted, 2nd Dec., 1899
Improvements in Sliver Cans.
I, JAMES HATTON, of 97, Galligreaves Street, Blackburn, in the County of
Lancaster, Tinplate Worker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
This invention consists of an improved elastic bottom or stand ring for such
cans whereby injury to the cans through concussion with the floor or ground
is reduced to a minimum.
According to this invention the bottom proper of the can is secured at a
short distance from the lower end of the can so as to leave a rim round the
bottom, and to the inside of this rim is secured the end of two or more C shaped
blade springs, and to the other ends of the said springs is attached a ring of
metal which serves as a stand ring" on which the can stands, and as there
is an open space between the bottom of the can and the upper edge of the
stand ring, this provides for free movement of the stand ring on its carrying
springs, whereby a light and inexpensive elastic stand is provided for the can
and is at any time readily renewable when worn out.
Dated this lot dox of Wahu
1000
BRIERLEY & HOWARD,
Penny Bank Chambers, Halifax,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Sliver Cans.
I, JAMES HATTON, of 97, Galligreaves Street, Blackburn, in the County of
Lancaster, Tinplate Worker, 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:-
This invention relates to improvements in the construction and manufacture
of card or sliver cans having spring or cushion bottoms the object being to
construct such cans that the bottoms whilst maintaining the requisite elasticity
and spring are not liable to collapse and are subjected to less wear and tear
through concussion.
Such being the nature and object of my said invention the following is a
complete description of same reference being had to the accompanying drawings,
in which:-
Fig. 1 is an inverted plan view of the bottom of the improved sliver can.
Fig. 2 is an elevation of the sliver can.

page_text: Fig. 3 is a sectional view of Fig. 2.
Fig. 4 is a sectional view of a modification of Fig. 3.
According to this invention the can 1 has the bottom 2 secured a short distance
from the lower end of the can so as to leave a projecting rim 3 around and below
the bottom 2, and to the inside of the rims 3 a stout metal ring 4 is riveted or
otherwise secured. Four shaped blade springs 5, 5 are riveted to the ring 4
by means of rivets 6 such rivets. passing through the springs 5, 5, ring 4, and
projecting rim 3 of the can 1, thus binding all three together. The other ends
of the springs 5 are attached by rivets to a stout metal ring 7 on which the can 1
stands. There is a space 8 between the bottom of the can 1 and the upper edge
of the "stand ring" which allows of free movement of the stand ring 7 on its
carrying springs 5. Round the outer edge of the can 1 is soldered a metal
"binder" ring 9 (see Fig. 2) which extends just below the upper edge of the
stand ring 7. This ring keeps the stand ring 7 in correct position and prevents
any side strains or blows from straining or breaking the springs 5.
In Fig. 4 a rubber block 10 is fixed between each of the shaped springs 5
by a pin 11 whereby a stronger or additional spring action is produced without
using heavier metal.
By making a sliver can in this manner a light and inexpensive spring stand
or buffer bottom is provided and one which can readily be renewed.
The loose or false bottom as herein described may with advantage be applied
to milk cans or transit cans which are necessarily subjected to considerable
concussions and blows.
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 spring or buffer bottomed sliver can as herein described and
substantially as illustrated by Figs. 1, 2, and 3 of the annexed drawings.
(2) The improved spring or buffer bottomed sliver can as herein described and
substantially as illustrated by Fig. 4 of the annexed drawings.
(3) A sliver can the loose or faise bottom of which is attached to the body by
means of blade springs as and for the purpose herein described and substantially
as illustrated by the annexed drawings.
Dated this 1st day of November 1899
By his Agents,
JAMES HATTON.
Brierley & Howard,.
Penny Bank Chambers, Halifax,