US1798853A - Building structure - Google Patents

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March 31, 1931. w. D. RosE BUILDING STRUCTURE Filed May 7, 1929 INVENTOR. Mfl/azsza- 1 hu u whn hh HM -Hflu ATTORNEY.

Patented Mar. 31, 1931 UNITED STATES WILLIAM D. ROSE, F PORTLAND, OREGON BUILDING STRUCTURE Application filed May 7, 1929. Serial No. 361,175.

This invention is directed generally to a building structure designed and formed in simulation of a well known article, and more particularly to means associated with such structure, whereby an illusionary effect is produced which adds materially to the simulation designed to be carried out.

The object of the present invention is the production of a building for the amusement or entertainment of the public, exteriorly constructed in the simulation of a well known article, as for example a beer bottle, and the provision of means whereby material may be caused to flow over the edge of the hottle mouth to represent theusual discharge from the mouth of a bottle containing an ett'ervescent liquid when the seal or cork is removed, whereby to materially increase the efiect of the simulation of the bottle.

A further object of the invention is the provision of means in a building structure externally to represent a bottle for directing a foaming liquid-over the edge of the portion representin the bottle mouth and collecting the overd ow portion and returning it forfurther use.

The invention is illustrated in the accom: panying drawings, in which:

Figure 1 is a View in vertical section, partlyin elevation, representing a building constructed in accordance with the present invention. v

Figure 2 is a transverse section of Figure 1 on the line 2+-2 thereof.

The improved building, which is designed particularly to afford an amusement place for the public, is constructed in more or less direct simulation of a beer bottle or the like; that is to say, the building is constructed with a base or bottom 1 representing the bottom of the beer bottle, a circular wall 2 representing the body of the bottle, which circular wall merges at its upper end at'3 into an upright cylindrical portion 4 of materially less diameter than the body and constructed to simulate the neck of the bottle.

It is of course to be understood that the diameter of the body is such as to form an appropriate interior area which shall be commensurate with the purpose for which the building is designed. Thebuilding as constructed is of course proportioned in accordance with the proportions of the bottle be ing represented, and exteriorly presents the appearance of a bottle of verylarge proportions.-

To further carry out the simulation and as a material part of the present invention, provision is made by which a foam-like material may be caused at will to overflow the neck of the bottle. In providing for this result, the interior of the neck is in the form of a tank 5 having a bottom 6, a side wall 7 and an upper edge flange 8, the outer peripheral edge of the latter having a downturned lip 9.

The tank is removably arranged in the neck portion 4 and is supported by the flange 8 resting upon the upper edge of the neck portion, the lip 9 depending adjacent the outer edge of the neck portion. The bottom of the tank is preferablydisposed in the neck portionabove the juncture of such portion with the body, and the'diameterofth'e tank may be such as to fit moreclosely within the neck or of'relatively smaller proportions, if de sired. it

Arranged within the tankand, supported by the bottom are spaced disks 10 arranged in vertical superimposed relation and of materially less diameter than the diameter of the tank. These disks are arranged substan tially parallel with the bottom of, the tank and are perforated.

Arranged within the foundation of the building or at an appropriate point adjacent thereto is a tank 11 111 which material capable of producing a large proportion of foam may be stored. A pipe 12 leads from the tank and extends through the bottom of the tank having a delivery end 13 overlying the uppermost disk IO;

The bottle proper at approximately the juncture between the neck portion and body 2 isformed witha series'of openings l l which open through the Wall of the body and communicate with an annular trough 15secured to the body and underlying all such openings 14. Thetrough: is in communication with appearance and characteristics of foam.

This will accumulate in the tank and gradually flow over the flange 8 of the tank and down the interior of the bottle. mouth 1 through the openings l land into' the trough 15 by which it is returned to the tank 11 for reuse. If the material'accumulates in more or less fluid condition within the tank 5, such may be readily returned to the trough 15 and to the tank 11 through the pipe 16. It will thus be seen that at {will the building constructed to simulate the bottle may be given a more realistic simulation by causing a foam-like material to flow over the edge of the bottle mouth and down the neck. This material ofcourse is continually reused and it is to be understood that by reason of valves, motor controls and the like, which are unnecessary to illustrate and are entirely conventional, the foaming simulation may be cut off when desired and may be controlled in quantity as found expedient.

' It is of course to be understood that by the construction of the interior of the building, the various pipe connections, trough and bottom of the tank are concealed from the view of the public, and further that if desired the building may be constructed so as to provide two or more floors andthat it maybe furnished or arranged in accordance with the particular urpose to be carried out. For example, in Bigure 2 there is illustrated an entrance door 18 through which the public may be admitted, a stile 19 by which they reach the interior, and an exitystile 20. A counter 21 may be arranged centrally of the building for the attendants, and tables 22 arranged at any desired points. Stairs 23v may lead from a lower to an upper floor which may be similarly or independently furnished.

If the building is designed for use as a beer garden rather than a refreshment building, the bottom of the bottle may be omitted and the wall 2 built to enclose natural surroundings, as trees and bushes, and the bottom of the bottle be represented by the natural ground. Under these conditions, the interior will have a natural garden appearance.

In further simulation, the exterior of the bottle may be provided with a label in proper proportions, as indicated at 24. Of course,

the interior of the wall 2 is furnished with sary to illustrate. The wall may further a e have means for natural light admission, as windows or the like indicated at 25.

lVhat is claimed to be new is:

1. A building constructed to simulate a bottle, and means for directing a flow of foam-like material through the bottle neck and outwardly over the edge thereof.

2. A building constructedto simulate a bottle, means for directing a flow of foamlike material through the bottle neck and outwardly over the 'edge'thereof, and means for recoveringthe material following its flow lengthwis'ethe neck.

3. Abuilding constructed to simulate a bottle, 'a tank in the neck portion thereof, means for directing material into the tank,

means in the tank to cause the material to foam, and means for directing the foam over the edge of the neck.

1. A building constructed to simulate a bottle, a tank in the neck portion thereof, means for directing materialinto' the tank, means in the tank to cause the material to foam, means for directing the foam over the edge of the neck, and a trough carriedby the tle to receive the overflow at the base of the neck, and an overflow communication between the tank and trough. p I

6. A building constructed .to simulate a bottle, a tank in the neck portion thereof, foaming-disks in the tank, means for direct: ing a foaming material in-contact with the disks, means for directing the foam'over the edge of the neck, the juncture of the neck and body of the bottle beingformed with openings, and a trough in the body'to receive the overflow material delivered through said openings. i 7 A building constructed to simulate a bottle, a tank in the neck portion thereof, foaming disksin the tank, meansfor directing a' foaming material in contact with'the disks, means for directing the foamover-the edge of the neck, the juncture of-the' neck and body of the bottle being formedwith openings, a trough inthe body to receive the overflow material delivered through said openings, and a valved overflow pipe leading from the tank to the trough. r v 1 In testimony whereof I aflix my signature. WILLIAM D. ROSE. [L'. s.]

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