CA2077041A1

CA2077041A1 - Interconnectable numismatic containers

Info

Publication number: CA2077041A1
Application number: CA 2077041
Authority: CA
Inventors: Dennis A. Johnson
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1992-08-27
Filing date: 1992-08-27
Publication date: 1994-02-28

Abstract

INTERCONNECTABLE NUMISMATIC CONTAINERS

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE

An integral, stackable, numismatic container formed of a resilient, plastic material is provided. The container comprises an open-latticed cylinder with upper and lower sections hingedly connected to one another. A fastener is provided to secure upper and lower sections. The cylinders are confined between two rectangular opposed end walls. The end walls are provided with projections and recesses so that the containers may be stacked upon one another.

Description

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an stackable container tailored preferably for numlsmatic ob~ects or the like.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
It is well known in the art to pr,ovide coin holders. For example, in U. S. patent 4,240,544, there is disclosed a coin holder which is formed of two semi-cylindrical sections connected by means of a hinge. End walls are provided to stop the coins from dropping out of the ends of the holder. In U.S. patent 4,240, 523 there is disclosed a similar holder, the difference between the two apparently being that the '544 holder is dimensioned a smaller size than the coins, so as to resiliently grip them in place. Whereas, in the '523 patent the holder relies upon the provision of an integral fastener. Although, again the is holder is dimensioned smaller than the coln. A third prior art coin holder, which is in `; current usage, relies upon a crescent-shaped holder formed of resilient material. The coins are forced into place by splaying the edges apart. This holder displays the disadvantage that it is awkward both to insert and to extract the coins.
Deleteriously, all these prior art devices are of a temporary durability. Another disadvantage of such units is that they lack stability in terms of rolling and stackability.
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~`1 SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
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In accordance with the present invention there is provided a coin holder functional to contain a plurality of coins, discs, counters or the like. Furthermore, the container is adapted for stacking to thereby decrease the amount of coin storage space required. An additional advantage of the present container is that the stacking means are further operative to prevent the container from rolling, thereby imparting stability thereto. Further advantages of the present invention rely on the durability of the container, because unliXe the prior art devices, there is no utilization of a force fit which would soon result in destruction .

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DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a perspective view of the container of the instant invention in the closed position.
Figure 2 is a side view of the container of figure 1.
Figure 3 is a sectional view of the container of figure 1.
Figure 4 is a perspective view of the container of figure 1 in the open position.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Having reference to the accompanying drawings there is shown the container 1. The container 1 comprises open-latticed cylinders 3 having upper and lower semi-circular sections 3a and 3b. The sections 3a and 3b are adapted for opening and closing by means of a hinge 4. Opposite the hinge 4, there is provided a fastener 5.
End walls 6 , which are adapted to receive the cylinders 3 are positioned at each end of the cylinders 3. A recess 7 formed in the walls 6 mates with a pro~ection ( not shown) in the cylinders 3. The end walls 6 are provided with interconnectable vertical pro~ections 8 which mate with corresponding vertical recesses 9 formed in the end walls. Further, the side walls are provided with horizontal pro~ectlons 10 which mate with corresponding recesses (not shown) in the side of the end walls 6. Pro~ections 13 mate with recesses 12 in the end walls. The container 1 could be formed of wood, metal or the like but preferably would be formed of a resilient plastlc materlal. ^
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Claims

1. A container for numismatic objects which comprises;
an elongate open-latticed cylinder, comprised of upper and lower sections, said sections being hingedly connected at their mid-points one to another;
fastener means for securing said upper and lower sections, said fastener means being diametrically opposed to said hinge means;
a pair of rectangular end walls, being associated with said cylinders and perpendicularly disposed thereto; and means, associated with the end walls for releasably interlocking them whereby a plurality of containers may be stacked in vertical or horizontal array.

2. A container for numismatic objects which comprises;
a pair of elongate open-latticed cylinders, said cylinders comprising upper and lower sections contiguous longitudinally with one another, one of the upper sections being hingedly connected to one of the lower sections, and the opposed upper and lower sections being releasably secured to one another;
a pair of end walls being associated with said cylinders and perpendicularly disposed thereto; and means associated with said end walls for releasably interlocking them whereby a plurality of containers may be stacked in vertical or horizontal array.