US1959790A

US1959790A - Laundry receptacle

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Publication number: US1959790A
Application number: US354377A
Authority: US
Inventors: Katzman Samuel
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1929-04-11
Filing date: 1929-04-11
Publication date: 1934-05-22
Anticipated expiration: 1951-05-22

Description

May 22, 1934. s. KATZMAN LAUNDRY RECEPTACLE Filed April 11, 1929 5amue/ filial BY %NTOR a/zmfl.

ATTORNEYS.

wearer MUNDRY RECEPTACLE Samuel Katzmalfiiirooklyn, N. Y.

Application April 11, 1929, Serial No. 354,377

r 4 Claims.

My invention relates to receptacles, also'known as hampers, for the reception of soiled articles to be laundered, which are deposited therein from time to time and collectively removed there- 'from periodically for the purpose of being laundered.

An object of my invention is the provision of a neat-looking and sanitary laundry receptacle having one opening which is readily accessible for the inserting therethrough of the soiled articles, and having another opening to which easy access may be had for the removal therethrough of thecollected articles for the purposeof being laundered;

Another object is the provisionof a laundry receptacle for use in private homes, hotels and the like, which is capable of being placed in a basement, bathroom, hall or any other desirable and convenient location for the collection of soiledv ing of time and trouble.

Other objects and features of the invention will appear from-the following description of an embodiment of the invention shownmerely for purpose of affording an understanding of the invention, and not for imposing limitations thereon.

In the accompanying drawing forming a part hereof:

The figure is a perspective of one form of device constructed according toand embodying-my said invention.

Referring to the drawing, the device comprises a container 10 having front, back, and ateral walls 12, 14 and-16, and openvat the upper nd, as indicated'at 18, through which the soiled articles are received. The container 10 is preferably of greater height than width and depth, and rectangular in' cross-section.

One wall, preferably wall 12, at the upper portion thereof is provided with a portion or panel 20 for ventilating the interior, preferably consisting of an opening covered by a reticulated or foraminated grille 22 or the like, and said well at the lower portion thereof-is provided with "an opening 24, larger than the opening 18, through The opening 24 is normally closed by the door 26 hinged on a vertical axis 28, the door in the closed position thereof lying in the plane of the front wall and swinging outwardly and laterally out of the way, as indicated in broken lines, to permit of the removal of the articles. The door 26 is retained in closed position by a suitable latch 30. z

A separate compartment 32 is formed within the receptacle 10 at one side of the upper portion thereof above the opening 24 for receiving smaller articles of laundry such as collars, handkerchiefs, stockings, and the like. i f

The compartment 32 is open at the top, as indicated at 34, to permit of the reception of the smaller articles, and a part of'the ventilating portion 20 serves as the front wall thereof, the main chamber 36 and the compartment 32 being ventilated by the common portion 20.

The article receiving opening 34 into the compartment 32.and the opening 18 into the main chamber 36 are normally closed by the common door 38 hinged at 40 upon a transverse horizontal axis, and capable of being swung back out of the way, as indicated in broken lines. The door 38 is provided with a knob 42. I

If desired, the inner walls of the receptacle may be provided with books and a laundry bag of, canvas or any other suitable material, attached in open position withinthe receptacle on said hooks, so that when soiled laundry is deposited in said receptacle it will fall into and be collected in said bag, andwhen it is desired to empty the laundry receptacle for the purpose of laundering the articles collected therein, the entire contents of the receptacle may be conveniently removed at one time by simply detaching and removing from the receptacle the bag containing the collected laundry.

The laundry receptacle of thepresent invention may be made in any shape or size, and may be constructed of .sheet metal, wood, fibre or any other suitable material.

It will be apparent from the foregoingthat the laundry receptacle of my invention has a neat and pleasing appearance, isvery sanitary, constitutes a great convenience wherever used, and

enables a saving of time and trouble, which the busy housekeeper can particularly appreciate.

I claim: t l. A laundry receiving device comprising a; container having an opening at the top thereof through which articles to be laundered are received into the container, and an opening in the lower portion of a vertical wall thereof through which the received articles 'are removed, said container from the upper opening to the lower one forming a continuously open passage of suflicient capacity to permit of the articles freely dropping to the bottom thereof and accumulating therein, a compartment open at the top disposed within the confines of the wall portions of said container forming said passage and occupying a portion of the space within the container at the upper portion thereof above the lower opening, the remaining portion of the space at the upper portion providing passage for the soiled articles past said compartment into the lower portion of the container, a closure common to said top openings, and a closure for the lower opening.

2. A laundry receiving device comprising a receptacle open at the top for the reception of the larger soiled articles, and having an opening at the lower portion of a vertical wall thereof for the removal of the accumulated soiled articles, said container from the upper opening to the lower one forming a continuously open passage of sufficient capacity to permit of the articles freely dropping to the bottom thereof and accumulated therein, a separate compartment disposed within the confines of the passage forming wall portions of said container above the lower opening and being open at the top, said compartment occupying a portion of the space within said receptacle, and the remaining portion of said space contiguous to said compartment constituting a part of said first named passage for passing the soiled articles past said compartment into the lower portion of the container, a ventilating portion on a vertical wall of said container providing communication from the outside with the interior of said container and said compartment, a closure common to said top and compartment openings, and a closure for said lower opening.

3. A laundry receiving device comprising a container having an upper opening therein through which articles to be laundered are received into the container, and a lower opening through which the articles are removed, a compartment for receiving smaller articles of laundry disposed within the confines of the walls of said container at the upper end thereof above the lower opening, being of reduced depth and width relative to the space in said container, and having an opening registering with said first named opening, said container and said compartment forming a continuously open passage reduced at the upper portion thereof and enlarged at the lower portion thereof, and having suflicient capacity to allow the articles to freely drop into the enlarged portion of the passage, a closure common to said upper opening and the opening of said compartment, and a closure for said lower opening 4. A laundry receiving device comprising a container open at the top for the reception ofthe larger soiled articles, and having an opening at the lower portion of a vertical wall thereof for the removal of the accumulated soiled articles, said container from the top opening to the lower opening forming a continuously open passage of sufiicient capacity to allow the articles to freely drop to the bottom, a ventilating portion in said vertical wall above the lower opening, an L-shaped member disposed within said container at the top thereof and forming with the wall portions thereof, including said ventilating portion, a compartment open at the top and of reduced depth and width relative to the passage in said container, a closure for said lower opening, and a closure common to said top opening and said compartment.

SAMUEL KATZMAN.