US1454236A - Moistener for cigars - Google Patents

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AMay s, 1923- 12,454,236

` l G. H. GUNNELL MOI STENER FOR C TGARS Filed Aug, 2'92 3921 @Maza/' Patented May 8, 1923.

Y' rasant-- GEORGE H. GUNNELL, or Monnisrowng'nnwms f f MOISIENER FOR CIGARS.

Application filed August 29, 1921. Serial No. 496,401.

To all 'whom it 'may concern:

Be it known that I, GEORGE lI-I. GUNNELL, a citizen of the United States, residing at Morristown, in the county of Morris andk 6 State of New Jersey, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in a Moistener for Cigars; and I do declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable 10 others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same.

This invention relates to an improved moistener which is especially, but not necessarily designed for use in connection with cigars, the same being adapted to be placed in a box of cigars after one or two of the latter have been removed to make room for it.

The principal object of the invention is to generally improve upon devices of this class by providing one which embodies an open ended member composed of suitable absorbent material, the same being such that it permits the air to circulate entirely through it so that it will become laden with moisture, together with a suitable open ended shield for surrounding the latter, the shield serving to prevent direct contact of the cigars with the absorbent material.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent during the course of the following description.

In the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification and in which like $5 numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same:

Figure 1 is a sectional view through a box of cigars showing my improved device placed therein, the latter being shown o partly in section and elevation to disclose the construction and arrangement clearly.

Figure 2 is a longitudinal sectional view, with a portion in elevation, through a device constructed in accordance with the ins vention.

Figure 3 is a transverse section taken substantially on the plane of the line 3 3 of Fig. 2.

eferring to the drawings, B designates w a box which is lled with cigars C, and as before indicated, in order to lenable my moistener to be placed in the box, it is necessary to remove one or two of thecgars to provide room for the moistener.

The improved moistener comprises an open ended tube 1 composed of suitable absorbent material. It may be suggested that in order to form the tube 1, simply take a piece of blotting paper and roll the same into a tube. This is merely a suggestion and it is understood that the moisture container 1 may be formed in` any other way. As previously indicated, in order to prevent direct contact of the part 1 with the cigars, it is covered by a shield 2 whichis preferably in the form vof a glass tube.

In using the device,` a piece of blotting paper or other-suitable absorbent material is rolled to provide an open ended tube and the same is inserted into the glass tube or protector 2 and the entire device is inserted into water so that the tube 1 becomes saturated with moisture. The protector 2 is then y wiped dry and the entire device placed inV the space provided forit in the cigar box. The air in the latter will circulate through the saturated tube 1 and will become moisture laden and will keep the cigars in a miliar with devices of the class will doubtless be able to obtain a clear 'understanding of the invention. Therefore, a more lengthly and detailed description is deemed unnecessary.

Since probably the best results may be obtained with the construction and arrangement herein shown and described, this is taken as the preferred embodiment of the invention. However, I wish it to be understood that minor changes coming within the scope of the invention as claimed may be resorted to if desired.

While this device has been used primarily for the moistening of cigars, it will be understood that it may be used for other purposes, such for instancev as an exterminating or destroying device for moths 'or other insects in clothingy or other goods,` in which case the absorbent material would be saturated with a chemical solution which would cause thedestruction of the insects.

ended tubular shield, and en open ended roll of absorhentmaterial disposed inside il@ of said shield to permit air to circulate therethrough.

In testimony whereof l have hereunto set my hand.

GEORGE H. GrUNEiLfiilfv

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