US2057646A

US2057646A - Shelf edging

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Publication number: US2057646A
Application number: US73069A
Authority: US
Inventors: Karfiol Edward
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1936-04-07
Filing date: 1936-04-07
Publication date: 1936-10-13
Anticipated expiration: 1953-10-13

Description

Oct. 13, 1936. E KARFlQL 2,057,646

SPIELE1 EDGING Filed April 7, 193e 2 sheets-sheet 1 INVEN'IOR. fea/Ward kaf/"/O/ ATTORNEY.

E. KARFIOL SHELF EDGING Oct. 13, 1936.

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Il I? F lE/Z Patented ct. 13, '1936 NTED STS PATENT OFFICE 19 Claims.

This invention relates to shelf edgings of the kind adapted to be secured to the front edges of pantry shelves and the like in order to impart a pleasing and decorative appearance thereto. Shelf edgings of the kind herein under consideration are adapted primarily to be made from paper and embody a plurality of plies the edges of which may be scalloped or otherwise congurated, While the bodies of the respective plies may be of different colors or may be printed, lithographed or otherwise ornamented, or may be embossed or perforated. The invention is directed not to the particular ornamentation or shaping of the individual plies, but rather to the manner in which these plies are associated with one another.

The primary object of this invention is to provide for economy in manufacture and for durability in use. This may be obtained by assembling a plurality of plies of material in overlapping re- 20 lation and securing them to one another intermediate the longitudinal edges of the edging and in spaced relation to said longitudinal edges. A

plurality of plies thus associated may be manipulated into edgings of different form which are 95 either adapted for a single use'and thereupon discarded or, when soiled, may be folded to expose a formerly concealed and clean portion, so that the edging is adapted for repeated use. The overlapping of the plies permits of the fabrication of the edging from relatively narrow strips and thus efects a marked saving in material and economy in manufacture.

An important feature of the invention, from the standpoint of the consumer, resides in the fact that this invention provides what may be termed a reversible edging or one which, as stated, may be folded in various ways for repeated use and with successively exposed, formerly concealed and clean portions. This permits the user to employ the edging for a time with the parts in one predetermined position and the subsequent folding of said parts into a different position for another use, with or without a change in the visible ornamental design of the edging, depending upon the manner in which the edging is made.

Features of the invention, other than those adverted to will be apparent from the hereinafter detailed description and claims when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

The accompanying drawings illustrate different practical embodiments of the invention, but the constructions therein shown are to be understood as illustrative, only, and not as defining the limits of the invention.

. Figure 1 .shows vone illustrative form of a ply assembly embodying the present invention in fragmental section-perspective.

Figure 2 is a section-perspective showing the plies of Figure 1 adhesively secured together medially of the assembly.

Figure 3 shows one way in which the assembly of Figure 4 may be folded to form a permanent edging of considerable body.

Figure 4 shows the edging of Figure 3 in place on a shelf.

Figure 5 is a section corresponding to Figure 2, but showing different ways in which the assembly may be folded to produce a reversible edging adapted for successive uses.

Figure 6 shows the assembly of Figure 5 folded in one direction and attached to a shelf.

Figure 7 shows the assembly of Figure 5 folded in the opposite direction and also attached to a shelf.

Figure 8 shows the same section as Figure 2, but illustrates another manner of folding the same to produce an edging of different form.

Figure 9 shows this latter form of edging in place on a shelf.

Figures 10-16 show, in section, illustrative modified forms of the invention.

In making the shelf edging of the present invention, the plies may be of different widths and arranged in different relation, as hereinafter more fully explained. However, a very satisfactory and economical arrangement is shown in Figure 1 of the drawings. Here three plies are used. although I may employ two or more of such plies, three being illustrative. The plies are, in fact, long strips of material arranged in face abutting relation and offset with respect to one another. That is to say, each is partially overlapped over the next ply. Thus, the ply I partially overlaps the next adjacent ply 2, while the ply 2 partially overlaps the third ply 3, but the width of these plies is such that only one marginal portion of each ply projects beyond the next ply. Thus, when viewing the assembly from either side, one facial ply is completely visible, while only marginal portions of the successive underlying plies are visible.

The several plies of the assembly shown in Figure l are united to one another by appropriate securing means, such, for example, as `by sewing them together or by pasting them to one another, as shown at 5 in Figure 2, this adhesive preferably being medially of the longitudinal edges of the assembly. This adhesive 5 may be in the form of continuous stripes of glue or these stripes may be brokenl up intointermittent .ap-

plications of adhesive in any suitable form. In any event, the plies are directly attached to one another to form a unitary structure.

The assembly of Figure 2 may be manipulated in various ways. For example, it may be folded over along the fold line indicated at f in Figure 2 above the adhesive 5. This produces a result shown in Figure 3 where the upper portion of the assembly is folded in the direction indicated by the arrow and secured in place by the adhesive 6, this adhesive being introduced between each of the plies above the fold line f, so as to glue down the fold tightly. This produces an edging of considerable body with the upper portion of said edging adhesively bound together by glue, so as to be stiff and rigid, whereby there is is imparted to the upper margin of the edging a hard, finished edge. ing in place on a shelf. The bent back portion is concealed from view, but lends considerable body tothe structure.

Another manner in which the Vassembly of Figure 2 may be manipulated is illustrated in Figure 5. Here, however, the redging is adapted to be folded along a fold line l which is medially of theflongitudinal edges of the assembly as a whole. Where such an arrangement is desired, the gluing of the plies together in this assembly may be `arranged along .the fold line, as shown at 1, or

these plies may be secured together by different glue. lines, one above v.and one below the line f, as may be desired. `If the assembly is folded along the line f in the direction of the arrow 8, the upper portion of the assembly above the line f will bepositioned back of the lower portion below this line, so that, when the edging is attached to the shelf, it Vwill appear as in Figure 6. On the other hand, if the upper portion is folded down as indicated by the arrow 9 in Figure 5, the resulting edging, when attached Yto a shelf, will appear as shown in Figure 7.

It is not contemplated in connection with Figures 5, 6 and 7 that the folded down portion shall be glued in place after the fold has been accomplished and consequently `there is thus produced an edging which, although marketed with the parts flat or folded in one direction, may be used for a time by the purchaser foldedin one direction and thereafter removed kfrom the shelf and folded in the other direction. In this way there is obtained a double wear from the same edging,

`for when the first-exposed parts of the edging Vbecome soiled, the edging may be removed and folded to uncover the unsoiled part for further use. So far as I am aware, this is the first shelf edging which is reversible and wherein the same pattern can be produced by folding the assembly as stated, for it will be apparent that, if both edges of the ,plies I, 2 and 3 are made identical, identical designs will result irrespective of the direction of the fold.

The assembly of Figure 2 may also be manipulated as shown in Figure 8. Here the fold is along the line f above the adhesive attachment 5 between the plies and at such elevation that, when the upper partof the assembly is folded over, as shown by the arrow, it overlies the lower portion of the assembly, so that in a rthree ply assembly, the edging has the appearance of a six ply edging. yThe production of an apparently elaborate edging in such a simple and economical way as heretofore unknown in this art. To attempt to produce edgings of so many plies,v by methods and practice heretofore known, would be .considered out of the .question from .the stand- Figure 4 ,shows .theedgpoint of production costs and machinery invalved and yet by the procedure described, I am able to accomplish this result in an economical and efcient manner and at a price which is not excessive. When making the edging of Figures 8 and 9, the folded down portions are preferably glued in place, as indicated at ll, so that the resulting structure will be permanent.

The foregoing structures are illustrative of various ways in which the component parts shown in Figure l may be folded to produce edgings of different forms. Different manipulation of the plies after overlapping them as described will of course produce edgings of different appearance, vbut in each instance, there is a marked economy in material with appreciable body in the finished article. Where the lapped structure is folded as stated, a iirm upper edge results, well adapted to conform to the upper surface of a shelf with which the edging is adapted to be associated.

In the foregoing detailed description of the invention, I have illustrated the preferred practical arrangement of a multi-ply edging, and I consider this form among the best for all practical purposes both from the standpoint of the manufacturer as well Vas the ultimate consumer.

The present invention is, however, not limited to the assembly of plies shown in Figure 1 as the plies may be arranged in other relations Without departingfrom the invention. Thus, in Figures 10-15 there is shown a series of further illustrative forms of ply assembly wherein the plies are secured together in different overlapping relations, so as to permit folding in one di- `be vmidway between said edges or the securing may be above Vor below this medial line and the folding may be above or below such line, as is also the case in the structure of Figure l. In each of Figures 10-15, the medial line is indicated by the reference character m. The respective plies do not bear reference numerals as the arrangements will be clear without specic description.

In practically carrying out this invention in edgings which are foldable, as hereinbefore stated, to expose opposite faces of the same plies for successive uses, I preferably ornament, decorate or surface finish both faces of each ply by printing, embossing or otherwise, so that a finished appearance results irrespective of the relative positions of the plies.

I have hereinbefore referred to the folding of the assembled plies along lines intermediate the longitudinal edges of the assembled edging and in one or both directions. While it is not absolutely essential, I find that folding along ,a straight line so as to give a uniformly straight edge which is well adapted to Ycooperate with the edge of the shelf may be more readily accomplished if the edging is scored, so Athat the folding may be accomplished along a scored line. In Figure 16, I have Shown two lines of scoring l2 accomplished from opposite faces of the assembly, so' as to facilitate folding in opposite directions. I vwish it understood, however, that the present invention is not limited to two lines of scoring shown, but that one or more scored lines may be. provided and they may be located at any point orpoints in the width of the edging where it may be desired to fold the edging.

I am aware that a large variety of ply arrangements may be employed and I have not attempted therefore to show all of the possible combinations, the showing made being illustrative only for the invention can manifestly partake of other forms and is commensurate with the appended claims.

The instant application is a continuation in part of my application, Serial No. 48,653, filed November 7, 1935, on Shelf edging.

Having thus fully described the invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies of material assembled in overlapping relation and secured to one another intermediate the longitudinal edges of the assembly and in spaced relation to said edges, said assembly being folded intermediate said longitudinal edgesof the assembly to bring one lateral portion of the assembly in face abutting relation to the other lateral portion thereof.

2. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies of material assembled in overlapping relation and secured to one another intermediate the longitudinal edges of the assembly and in spaced relation to said edges, said assembly being folded intermediate said longitudinal edges of the assembly to bring one lateral portion of the assembly in face abutting relation to the other lateral portion thereof, and means for securing together said portions of the assembly in folded relation.

3. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies of material assembled in overlapping relation and adhesively secured to one another intermediate the longitudinal edges of the assembly and in spaced relation to said longitudinal edges, said assembly being foldable intermediate the longitudinal edges of the edging to bring one lateral portion of the assembly into face abutting relation with the other lateral portion thereof with the fold line thereupon defining a longitudinal edge of the edging.

4. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies of flexible material assembled in overlapping relation and secured to one another in spaced relation to the longitudinal edges of said plies, said edging being foldable along a longitudinal line intermediate its longitudinal edges to expose different portions of the assembly for successive use with the fold line then defining a longitudinal edge of the edging.

5. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies of iiexible material and which plies have opposite finished surfaces, said plies being assembled in overlapping relation and secured to one another, said edgingl being foldable in either direction along a line intermediate its longitudinal edges to expose portions of opposite faces of the edging for successive use.

6. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies of flexible material assembled in face abutting relation and united to one another with those portions of the plies which are exposed at opposite faces of the edging provided with finished ornamental faces, said edging being foldable intermediate its longitudinal edges to provide a reversible edging adapted for successive use.

7. A shelf paper embodying a plurality of plies of flexible material assembled in overlapping relation and foldable upon a longitudinal line intermediate the longitudinal edges of the edgings with the fold line thereupon defining a longitudinal edge of the edging, said plies being secured together in the region of the fold line to leave the free edges of the respective plies free from direct attachment to one another.

8. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies of flexible material assembled in overlapping relation and united to one another substantially medially of the assembly, said edging being foldable along a line intermediate its longitudinal edges to provide a reversible edging.

9. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies secured together in face abutting overlapping relation with one marginal portion of each successive ply projecting beyond the corresponding edge of the underlying ply and the other marginal portion of each overlying ply terminating short of the corresponding edge of the next underlying ply, whereby one facial ply is completely visible while only one marginal portion of successive underlying plies is visible when the assembly is viewed from either side thereof, said edging being foldable along a line intermediate its longitudinal edges to provide an edging adapted for successive use.

l0. In an assembly of the character described, a plurality of plies secured to one another in overlapping relation with the free edges of the respective plies free from direct attachment to one another and with certain edges of certain plies projecting beyond corresponding edges of other plies, said edging being foldable intermediate its edges to provide a reversible edging.

11. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies of material assembled in overlapping relation and adhesively secured to one another intermediate the longitudinal edges of the assembly and in spaced relation to said longitudinal edges, said edging being provided with at least one longitudinally extending embossed score line positioned intermediate the longitudinal edges of the edging to facilitate folding of one lateral portion of the edging into face abutting relation with the other lateral portion thereof with the resulting fold line then defining a longitudinal edge of the edging.

12. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies of material assembled in overlapping relation and adhesively secured to one another intermediate the longitudinal edges of the assembly and in spaced relation to said longitudinal edges, said edging being provided with longitudinally extending embossed scored lines intermediate the longitudinal edges of the edging and impressed into opposite faces of the edging to facilitate folding of one lateral portion of the edging in either direction into face abutting relation with the other lateral portion thereof with the resulting fold line then defining a longitudinal edge of the edging.

13. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies of material assembled in overlapping relation and secured to one another intermediate the longitudinal edges of the assembly and in spaced relation to said longitudinal edges, said assembly being foldable intermediate the longitudinal edges of the edging to bring one lateral portion of the assembly into face abutting relation with another lateral portion thereof and with the resulting fold line then defining a longitudinal edge of the edging.

14. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies of flexible material assembled in overlapping relation and united to one another in spaced relation to the longitudinal edges of the assembly, said edging being foldable along a line intermediate `its longitudinal edges to provide a reversible redg- 15. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies of material assembled in overlapping relation and adhesively secured to one another intermediate the longitudinal edges of the assembly and in spaced relation to said longitudinal edges, both opposite faces of the edging being nishedand said edging being provided with a plurality of lines of scoring spaced apart from one another and from the longitudinal edges of the edging to facilitate folding of lateral portions of the edging in either direction to expose finished portions of opposite faces of the edging for successive use.

16. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies secured together in spaced relation to the longitudinal edges of the edging, both sides of the edging being of finished appearance and said edging being adapted to be folded along a line intermediate its longitudinal edges to kform a reversible edging with the fold line defining a longitudinal edge thereof.

17. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies of flexible material secured together near the upper edge of the edging and free from attachment to one another at their lower edges, with those'portions of the plies which are exposed at opposite'faces of the edging provided withv nished ornamental faces, whereby either face of the edging is adapted to be exposed to view on a shelf.

18. Shelf edging comprising, in combination, a plurality of longitudinal narrow strips of substan'tially the same Width superimposed upon each other and secured together in transverse overlapping relation to expose the entire front face of the uppermost strip and successive depending, marginal, front facial portions of the subjacent strips, the back facial portions being overlapped in reverse order.

19. Shelf edging comprising, in combination, a

plurality orlongitudinal, narrow strips superimposed upon each other and secured together in transverse overlapping relation to expose the entire front face of the uppermost strip and successive depending,.margina1, front facial portions of the subjacent strips; the back facial portion of each strip overlapping the subjacent strip.

EDWARD KARFIoL.