US375495A

US375495A - Lunch-box

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Publication number: US375495A
Authority: US
Publication date: 1887-12-27
Anticipated expiration: 1904-12-27

Description

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M.l C. LOUIS.

LUNCH BOX.

No. 375,495. Patented Deel2?. 18.87.

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C. LOUIS.

LUNGH BOX. No. 375,495. vPazemted Dec. 27, 1887.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

MARTIN C. LOUIS, OF DAYTON, OHIO.

LUNCH-BOX.

'SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 375,495, dated December 27, 1887.

Application filed September 20, 1887. Serial No. 250,241.

To aZZ whom it may concern:

y ments in Lunch-Boxes; and I do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable' others skilledin the art to which it apper- 1 tains to make and use the same.

My invention relates to lunch-boxes, and

contemplates certain improvements in the same which increase its value as a receptacle and carrler for articles of food and drink.

The object of my invention is to provide a lunch-box so constructed as to carry equally v well 'all kinds of -food prepared for use, to-

gether with the condiments, coffee-or other liquid, and also to provide such box with an .outside covering, which shall render it neat in appearance and easy to carry.

` In order that my invention may be understood, I have illustrated itinrthe several views of the annexed drawings, and will describe it in the specification following.

Similar letters of reference will indicate identical parts throughout.

Figure l is a perspective view`H of my improved box and cover. Fig. 2 is a similar view showing the top of the cover raised. Fig. 3 is a plan view of the box and receptacle for coffee or other liquid. Fig. 4 is a side elevation of the same. Fig. 5 is a sectional view showing arrangement of compartments. Fig. 6 is an enlarged view-of vinegar-bottle. Fig. 7 represents the style ofeork or stopper which is preferably used.

v My device consists, substantially, of four boxesthe main or outside box, A, the box A', approximately rectangular, but having its corners a extending inward, and the compartmentboxes B B. kThe box A lits in the main box and is capable of receiving the two boxes B B', the former resting upon the latter. These latter boxes may be held in position by contact with the corners a, or fastening devices may be used. Enough space is left between the end of box A and that of A to carry the can D, which acts to hold A in place. Other means may be employed to prevent the displacement of A. The boxes B B may be provided with any number of compartments, and,

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instead of having two boxes, the upper box,

B, may be made deeper and B dispensed with. ln the blank spaces left by the inwardly-projecting corners a are placed the salt-cellars, spice or pepper boxes, vinegar-bottle, and knife and fork. In the spaces between B B and the sides of A may be placed, if desired, other boxes, C, or the spaces themselves may be partitioned off and used to carry articles of food. The receptacles for salt, vinegar, Svc., may be held in place in any desired manner, but preferably by means of two wires, b b', between which the handle of the stopper is inserted and then turned.

The can D is provided near its top with a small rim or ridge passing round it, for the purpose of holding slightly the Acollar D', attached rigidly to the box B. The can is lifted simultaneously with B, but is removable from the collar D. The upper edge of the can is provided with a number of upwardly and inwardly extending projections, d, occurring at regular intervals. The top of the stopper E of the'can is also provided with a like number of upwardly-extending beveled proj ections,d. This stopper or cover is placed on the can and turned until the beveled projections d engage suitable material, which may be either permanently or removably secured to it. This cover is closedV by means of flaps F F', provided with strap and buckle or other fastening device. One of the iaps has attached to its y inner side a looking-glass, F. A pocket may be provided upon the outside of the cover for handkerchief, napkin, or other article.

By removing the interior boxes from A the latter,with its cover, may be used as a Satchel, and is provided with attachments by means of which it may be carried over the shoulder.

If desired, the box A 'may be provided with a lid of suitable construction, which will also act as a cover for the smaller boxes or compartments, G. 'Ihe box B may also be provided with a lid.

The can D may be secured to any of the other boxes, and other devices employed to connect the boxes and can.

The strap G passes around the under side of the box, as indicated by dotted lines, Fig. l, and is provided witha buckle, g. The ontside covering is provided with a loop, II, through which the strap G passes, and by which it is held in position. The strap is broadened and shouldered at I-I in such a manner as to prevent it from slipping downward through the loop H. By means of this device for securing the strap to the box I am enabled to carry a bundle on the under side of the latter and at the same time use the remainder ofthe strap for the purpose ofcarrying the box. The strap may be made long enough to pass over the shoulder; or it may be simply of sutlicient length to serve as a bail or handle for the box.

The loop II may be secured to the cover in any preferred manner; but in Fig. l I have shown it as formed from the wires H2, which are located inside near each end of the cover and pass down and through the bottom thereof, A

2. The combination, with a compartment lunchbox, of a cover provided with elastic ridges engaging the walls of said compartments, and a fastening device for said cover, substantially as described.

3. In a lunch-box, the provision-box consisting of a rectangular case with re-entrant angles at the corners and a removable box or boxes occupying the central space in the case within the lines of the re-entrant angles.

4. The combination, with a carrying-ease provided near its top with loops on opposite sides of the same to receive a carrying-strap, of acarrying-strap passing through said loops, provided with enlargements above them and adjustably connected beneath the case, substantially as described.

5. Ina lunch-box, the provision-box oonsisting of a rectangular case with re-entrant angles at the corners, a central removable box or boxes in the ease within the lines of the re-entrant angles, and separate removable boxes at the sides and ends of the removable box.

6. In a lunch-box, the provision-box eonsisting of a rectangular inclosing-ease with reentrant angles at the corners, and a removable box or boxes within the same, and retainingbars on the outside of the ease diagonally across the re-entrant angles of the same, substantially as described.

In testimony whereof Iaiix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

MARTIN C. LOUIS.

Vitnesses:

HARRY L. WINCHELL, CLAUDE R. SMITH.