Improved Method of making figs, & ad Lunchbaskets, and similar Vessels
Year: 1898

page_text: Improved Method of making figs, & ad
Lunchbaskets, and similar Vessels
JOHN A. SHEARER, Langley, British Columbia, Canada, Miner, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention consists of an improved method for making folding tubs, pails,
work baskets, lunchbaskets, and similar vessels. In order that my invention
may be understood I will now refer to the accompanying drawings in which for
purposes of illustration :—
Figure 1 is a perspective view shewing a tub extended and in condition for
use.
Figure 2 is a perspective view shewing the same tub collapsed or folded,
ready for transportation.
Figure 3 is a cross section of the tub extended.
Figure 4 is a perspective view shewing pail extended and method of attaching
bail to same.
intended for use
My invention as applied to tubs, pails or similar vessels,
in countries where weight and space are material considerations in transporta-
tion. A tub pail or other vessel of this description, constructed according to
my device has a frame which preferably is made of metal, and which can be
extended when the vessel is desired for use; and is so constructed that the vessel
may be collapsed so as to occupy small space when desired, with a body or walls,
and bottom, made of canvass, rubber, or some other flexible fabric sufficiently
waterproof for the purpose for which the vessel is intended to be used.
Around the upper margin of the tub, pail or other vessel, is a ring "A" of
metal or whatever material is found suitable for the purpose. This ring is
enclosed within a welt or hem e formed in the upper edge of the canvass or other
material of which the body of the vessel is composed. Around the bottom of
the tub, is another ring B similar to the ring A, and also enclosed in a welt f
formed by the bottom and walls of the body being fastened together outside,
and inside of the ring B thus making the bottom of the tub of smaller diameter
than the ring B as shewn in Figures 1 & 3.
At suitable intervals in the circumference of the tub, three or more ribs c are
pivoted upon the upper ring a, by means of eyes formed in their upper ends;
the lower ends of these ribs c have hooks so shaped that when spring into place
as shewn in Figures 1 & 3 they have a hold upon the upper surface of the ring B
or the feet d, and the pivot or hinge by which they are attached to the ring A,
allows them to swing upwards into the position shewn in Figure 2, when the dub

page_text: or other vessel is not in use. At the points where the ribs c are pivoted upon
the ring A, the body 6 of the vessel is protected from fraying by metal clips D,
bent around the welt e, these clips being provided with grooves or slots act as
guides to the ribs when being raised or lowered into the positions shewn in
Figures 1 & 2.
To the ring B may be secured legs or feet d which preferably are made of
rubber, at points to correspond with the number of ribs used, having upon their
upper surface grooves, shaped so as to receive and hold the lower ends of the ribs,
thus preventing any side motion of the same. In some cases it might be desir-
able to protect the canvass on the underside of the ring B from wear. For this
purpose a strip of thin sheet metal can be crimped around the outside of the
welt a section of which is shewn at F in Figure 1. Handles E as shewn in
Figures 1 & 2 made of wire bent into suitable form, can be attached to the tub
by means of eyes, bent around the ring A outside of the welt e.
In the construction of pails the only difference will be the substitution of a
bail 9 for the handles e fastened to the ring a by means of links H one end of
which clasps the ring A, the other ends forming eyes through which the ends of
the bail are passed as shewn in Figure 4.
The method of construction will produce a tub, pail or similar vessel, which
is very light, and which may be collapsed so as to occupy very small space. The
articles can be made thoroughly waterproof so as to wear well, and the cost
will not be great.
The same principle, and method, can be applied in the construction of ladies
work baskets, lunch baskets, and other articles of a like nature. The only
difference being the substitution of silver or other ornamental wirework for the
frame, and creton, plush, velvet, stamped leather or similar materials for the
bodies of the articles..
Dated 1
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Improved Method of Making Folding Tubs, Pails, Workbaskets,
Lunchbaskets, and similar Vessels.
I, JOHN A. SHEARER, Langley, British Columbia, Canada, Miner, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My invention consists of an improved method for making folding tubs, pails,
workbaskets, lunch baskets, and similar vessels.
may be understood I will now refer to the drawings filed with my Provisional
In order that my invention
Specification in which for purposes of illustration:-
Figure 1 is a perspective view shewing a tub extended, and in condition for
use.
Figure 2 is a perspective view shewing the same tub collapsed or folded,
ready for transportation.
Figure 3 is a cross section of the tub extended.
Figure 4 is a perspective view, shewing pail extended, and method of attaching
bail to same.
My invention as applied to tubs, pails, or similar vessels, is intended for use

page_text: n countries where weight and space are material considerations in transporta-
ion. A tub pail or other vessel of this description, constructed according to
ny device, has a frame which preferably is made of metal, and which can be
extended when the vessel is required for use, and is so constructed that the vessel
may be collapsed so as to occupy small space when desired, with a body or walls,
and bottom made of canvass, rubber, or some other flexible fabric, sufficiently
waterproof for the purpose for which the vessel is intended to be used.
Around the upper margin of the tub, pail, or other vessel, is a ring "A" of
metal or whatever material is found suitable for the purpose. The ring is
enclosed within a welt or hem e formed in the upper edge of the canvass or other
material of which the body b of the vessel is composed. Around the bottom of
the tub, is another ring B similar to the ring A, and also enclosed in a welt f
formed by the bottom and walls of the body b, being fastened together outside,
and inside of the ring B thus making the bottom of the tub of smaller diameter
than the ring 13 as shewn in Figures 1 & 3.
At suitable intervals in the circumference of the tub, three or more ribs e are
upper ends;
pivoted upon the upper ring A, by means of eyes formed in their
the lower ends of the ribs e have hooks, so shaped, that when sprung into place
as shewn in Figures 1 & 3 they have a hold upon the upper surface of the ring B
or the feet d, and the pivot or hinge by which they are attached to the ring A
allows them to swing upwards into the position shewn in Figure 2, when the tub
or other vessel is not in use. At the points where the ribs c are pivoted upon
the ring A, the body of the vessel is protected from fraying by metal clips D,
bent around the welt e, these clips being provided with grooves or slots act as
guides to the ribs when being raised or lowered into the positions shewn in
Figures 1 & 2.
To the ring B may be secured legs or feet d which preferably are made of
rubber, at points to correspond with the number of ribs used, having upon their
upper surface, grooves, shaped so as to receive and hold the lower ends of the ribs,
In some cases it might be desir-
thus preventing any side motion of the same.
For this
able to protect the canvass on the underside of the ring B from wear.
purpose a strip of thin sheet metal can be crimped around the outside of the
welt a section of which is shewn at F in Figure 1. Handles E, as shewn in
Figures 1 & 2 made of wire bent into suitable form, can be attached to the tub
by means of eyes, bent around the ring A outside of the welt e.
In the construction of pails, the only difference will be the substitution of a
bail for the handles e fastened to the ring A by means of links H one end of
which clasps the ring A, the other ends forming eyes through which the ends of
the bail are passed as shewn in Figure 4.
The method of construction will produce a tub, pail or similar vessel, which
is very light, and which may be collapsed so as to occupy very small space. The
as to wear well, and the cost
articles can be made thoroughly waterproof so
will not be great.
!
The same principle, and method. can be applied in the construction of ladies
like nature, the only
workbaskets, lunchbaskets, and other articles of a
difference being the substitution of silver or other ornamental wirework for the
frame, and creton, plush, velvet, stamped leather or similar materials for the
bodies of the articles.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
0 invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
1. The improved method of making folding tubs, workbaskets, lunchbaskets,
and similar articles as described, and illustrated herein.
2. In folding tubs, workbaskets, lunch, baskets, and similar vessels, two rings
5 or supports attached to collapsible material, and being maintained in an extended
position by means of pivotted ribs or extenders, for the purpose of enabling the

page_text: vessel to be collapsed or folded, with or without handles or supports, which may
be detachable for the purpose of transport, as described herein, and for the purpose
set forth.
3. In folding tubs, workbaskets, lunchbaskets, and similar vessels, the combined
construction and arrangement of the various parts, substantially as described
herein, and illustrated, for the purpose set forth.