US1802952A - Receptacle - Google Patents

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April 28, 1931. H. l.. MAGILL RECEPTACLE Filed Aug. 20, 1928 atented pr. 28, 1931 HERBERT L. MAGILL, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS RECEPTACLE Application led August 20, 1928. Serial No. 300,688.

This invention relates to a receptacle which is removably associated with a support, such as a vending machine or the like.

An object of the invention is to provide a receptacle which may be removably associated with a. support by spring action.

Another object of the invention is to provide a cup-like receptacle which is removably associated with a support by a snap fastener.

A further object is to provide a removable receptacle and a support with a snap fastener', which parts are economical to manufacture.

The above, other and further objects of the invention will be apparent from the following description, accompanying drawings and appended claim:

According to the invention, the receptacle is provided with a spring pocket for cooperation with a button, whereby the receptacle may be snapped over the button and thereby secured in position.

One form of the invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, and the views thereof are as follows:

On the drawings:

Figure l is a side elevation of a vending machine showing the receptacle of my invention secured to the top of the machine.

Figure 2 is a top plan view of the receptacle.

Figure 3 is a tragmental side elevation partially in section, of the upper part of the vending machine with the receptacle removably fastened to the same.

As shown on the drawings:

The receptacle shown in the accompanying drawings consists of a cup l having a bottom 2 which is slightly dished, in the center of which is formed a pocket 3. A spring cap 4 is arranged within the pocket 3. A bolt 5 having a button head 6 is fastened by means of a nut 7 in the support, which in the present instance is the upper end of a vending machine casing.

The cup l is attached to the support by snapping the spring cap 4 over the button 6 of the bolt, where it is held securely in position by reason of said engagement and because of the dished bottom 2 of the cup which grips the button with spring action because of the dished bottom. The cup 1 may be readily removed by lifting it oit oitl the button 6, and because of the fact that the bottom is closed it may be readily cleaned.

A receptacle may be secured to a support in the manner herein described, with the pocket 3 arranged in any portion of the receptacle, that is, in the bottom or side of the same.

lVhile I have described more or less precisely the details of construction of my invention, yet I do not wish to be understood as limiting myself thereto, as I am aware that changes may be made in the arrangement and proportion of parts and that equivalents may be substituted, all without departing from the spirit and scope of my invention.

I claim as my invention A receptacle having a wall and bottom integraily formed, the bottom being dished inwardly and having a spring cap in the center thereof, a support for said receptacle, said support having a part for entering said cap for removable connection of the receptacle to the support, the dished bottom being displaced slightly ironi normal'position on application of the receptacle to the support and part whereby increasing gripping of said part by said cap is effected by tendency of the bottom to return to normal position.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name at Chicago, Cook County,

Illinois.

HERBERT L. MAGILL.

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