US1577941A - Smoking pipe - Google Patents

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March 23,1926. 1,577,941

W. WALKER SMOKING PIPE Filed May 23. 1925 2 Sheets-Sheet l antenna March 23 1926. 1,577,941

W. WALKER SMOKING PIPE Filed May 23, 1925 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented Mar. 23, 1926.

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0] SAW'IELLE, CALIFORNIA, ASSIGNOB OF on-mr' '10 EDGAR W. KOCH, OF SANTA MONICA, OALIIOBNIA.

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To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, WILLIAM WALKER,

a citizen of the United States, residing at Sawtelle, in the county of Los An eles and State of California, have invente certain new and useful Improvements 'in a Smoking .Pipe, of which the following "is a specification. I

This invention relates to an improved 1 smoking pipe of the class wherein the smoke is conducted into and through a fluid bath for the purpose of removing impurities, and to provide a cool and moist smoke to prevent burning of the tongue.

Briefly, the invention comprises a bowl in which the tobacco is placed, there bein a cup detachably connected with this how and the cup'being intended to contain a fluid, preferably oil, through which the smoke is compelled to pass. There is a conduit leading downwardly from the bowl and into the cup, and means is provided for conveying the oil laden smoke upwardly from the cup and into the stem} One characteristic and distinction of 'the present invention is the provision of a socket into which a cigarette or cigar holder is tapped in a manner to conductthel smoke- 'fI'0!I1" the holder into the mainlcon'duit,

- p usual smoking tobacco, a cigarette or-a cigar at his dlSCI'GtlOIl. 4

Another feature of'the invention is' 'the particular connection of the oil cup with sage leading to the stem to be tightly closed to prevent the escape of fluid from thecup. in the event the appliance is overturned.

A further feature is the provision of a tube which is fitted into the bore of the stem, this tube constituting a linin for the stem, and a means whereby a clot cord or the like may be utilized for cleaning the stem to remove tobacco, and nicotine deposits,- Other structural features and advantages accompany the invention, and these will become apparent from the following descrip- .tion and drawings.

In the accompanying drawings'forming a part of the application, and in which like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same:

Figure 1 is a side view with portions broken away and shown in section of a whereby/to permit the smoker to. useithe the bowl which is such as to permit the passmoking pipe constructed in accordance with the present invention.

F1 ure 2 is a central vertical section showmg t e details more plainly, and showing a cigarette holder in use.

Figure 3 is a cross section taken approximately upon the plane of the line 33 of Fi re 2.

igure 4 is a detail View of the mouth piece of the stem.

Figure 5 is an enlarged detail sectional view of the lower end of the smoke con ducting conduit.

Figure 6 is a view in section and elevation of the lower portion of the structure showing a different connection for the oil cup. Figure 7 is a perspective view of the modified type of cup.

Figure 8 is a perspective view showing a fragment of the body at the bottom of the bowl equipped with a bayonet slot pin.

Referring to the drawings in detail, the reference character 1 designates a relatively large tobacco receiving bowl which is internally screw threaded as at 2 to permit the flange of a removable cover 3 to be screwed into the top of the bowl.. 4 Formed integral with the bottom of thebowl, which is preferably of brier or the like, is a cylindrical body 4 externally screw threaded at its lower end. This body is formed dvith a termediate'its ends.. A'smoke conducting tube5 is fitted into the bore, and has its lower end extending downwardly beyond the bottom of the body; The tube is formed with a branch 6 extending, at right angles through the right angular bore, and terminating at the bottom of a screwthreaded socket formed in one side of the body; Formed at a substantially diametrically opposite point is an additional bore 7 forming an outlet passage for the smoke and located in this bore is a partition 8 which serves a purpose to be hereinafter described. Also formed upon the body is a right angularly extending tubular stem 9, the bore of which is in communication with the outlet passage 7. Detachably screwed ontothe body is an .oil cup 10, having a thickened wall 11 on one side terminatin short of the bottom of the body 4. Fitte in the space provided at this point is a block or piece of cork 12 which is adapted to be moved up under case the pipe is accidentally overturned, It should be noted that the extended lower end ofthe tube 5 projects downwardly into the oil in the cupv and the free end portion 13 is flared somewhat. A conical pro jection 14 is carried by the bottom of the cup and extends up and into the flared end of the tube as is shown more plainly in Figure 5. This projection constitutes a spreader and centering means to facilitate assembly.

In Figure 2 there is a cigarette holding tube 15 having a screw threaded end tapped into the screw socket in one side of the body 4;. The holder 15 is adapted to accommodate a cigarette 16. In practice, I contemplate employing a somewhat larger holder for a cigar (not shown). The screw threads in th1s instance will be universal, or standard. \Vhen the holder 15 is not in use, a removable closing plug 17 is fitted into the socket (see Figure 1.).

As shown in Figure 2 an appropriate mouth piece 18 is provided, this having a metal ferrule 19 provided with a V-shaped tongue 20 to fit in a corresponding shaped seat 21 in the abutting end of the stem 9. Extending through the mouth piece. and stem is a small pipe22 having a reduced inner end upon which a pointed head 23 is removably fitted. This head is formed with a restricted intake opening to retard the passage of smoke through the pipe.

In Figures 6' to 8 inclusive it will be noted that the body 1 instead of being screw threaded at its bottom is provided with a laterally extending projection or pin 25 adapted for reception in the bayonet slot 26 formed in the oil cup 27. The horizontal portion of the slot is provided with longitudinally spaced notches 28 in which the pin 25 may be seated. Normally, when it is desired to move the cork 12 away from the intake end of the discharge passage 7 leading to the stem, the oil cup 27 must be turned so that the pin 25 drops into one of the seats 28. This allows the cup to drop down slightly to move the cork 12 to open position. By positioning the pin 25 betweenthe notches, the cork is moved to position to close the passage 7 This is also accomplished by screwing the cup 10 in the desired direction. Otherwise the embodiment of the invention seen in these three figures is the same as previously set forth.

It is obvious from the foregoing description that the tobacco smoke, whether from the pipe bowl or the cigar attachment, is conducted downwardly through the conduits 5 and smoke is immersed in the oil, at which time impurities are removed, and the smoke is laden with oil particles to render it clean, sweet and cool. Too much oil is prevented from being carried into the stem by the restricted intake openings in the pointed head '23. Surplus oil is allowed to drip down into the return passage provided by the partition 8 in the discharge passage 7. It should be noted that the pipe 22 is carried .by the mouth piece 18, and whenever it is desired, a piece of cord or cloth may be threaded through the eye at the inner end of the head 23 so that the device may be used as a pipe stem cleaner.

It is thought that the description taken in connection with the drawings will enable a clear understanding of the invention to be had. Therefore, a more lengthy description is thought unnecessary.

While the preferred embodiment of the invention has been shown and described, it is to be understood that minor changes coming within the field of invention claimed may be resorted to if desired.

Having thus described the invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is L'A smoking pipe comprising a bowl having a body formed at its'bottom, a fluid cup detachably connected withsaid body, a smoke conducting conduit leading from said bowl downwardly through said body and into said cup, a discharge passage for the fluid laden smoke, a stem, the bore of which is connected with said discharge passage, and means disposed within said cup for closing said discharge passage upon movement of the cup in a predeterminedmanner. J I

2. A, smoking pipe comprising a bowl having a depending body on its bottom, a fluid receiving cup detachably connected with the bottom of said body, a smoke conducting tube leading from said bowl through said body and into said cup, said cup being provided with an internal shoulder, said body having a smoke discharge passage, and means supported on said shoulder adapted to be moved over the intake end of 'said discharge passage for closing the latter.

In testimony whereof I atfix my signature.

WILLIAM WALKER.

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