US1898991A

US1898991A - Igniter

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Publication number: US1898991A
Application number: US529327A
Authority: US
Inventors: Albert F Cox
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1931-04-11
Filing date: 1931-04-11
Publication date: 1933-02-21
Anticipated expiration: 1950-02-21

Description

A. F. COX

Feb. 2l, 1193-3.

IGNITER Filed .April 11. .1931

Patented Feb. y21, 1933 PATENT OFFICE ALBERT. F. COX,"QF-WARSAW, ILLINOIS IGNII'ER Application led April 11,

This invention broadly concerns igniting devices, and specifically to one of the twopart type, or in'other words, one which comprises a body member and a removable cap member, the latter carrying the pyrophoric material.

It might be mentioned, that iny practical use it has been found desirable to construct the device in a manner whereby it is not adapted to contain more liquid fuel than is absorbe-d by the wick and absorbent material. It is preferable that the wick be of a large diameter, and that the absorbent material be packed thereabout as clearly shown, so that a considerable quantity of fuel is absorbed.

One of the principal objects of my invention is to provide improved means for supporting the wick and striker elements; said striker element providing means to assist in holding said means in position.

Another important object of my invention is to-simplify the constructional features of the device in a manner whereby the same may be economically produced.

A further object of my invention is to provide means whereby the device may be treated with a perfume, and thereby eliminate that disagreeable odor of fuel which is generally used in such devices.

Another object of my invention is to construct the tubular body member of the device in a manner whereby it is reenforced at one end. this being accomplished by having the walls of a gradual thickness, preferably extending the full length of the body member.

Another object of my invention is to construct the body member of the device in the manner above referred to for the further purpose of providing means to assist in holding the means for supporting the wick and striker elements. y

Y A further object of my invention is to provide an integral cap member for the body member of the device, said cap member being closed at one end and provided with a transverse slot of a length less than the diameter of the cap to receive the piece of pyrophoric material7 preferably of a length less than the length of the slot, the reasons for so con- 1931. Serial No. 529,327.

structing said slot and said material being hereinafter set forth.

A further object of my invention is to provide improved means for permanently securing the pyrophoric material Within the slot formed in the cap member. I

A still further object of my invention is to provide an indented circumferential band portion on the cap member so as to provide means to insure good frictional engagement with the body member. A

vOther objects and advantages of the device will appear after considering the .disclosure hereinafter set forth in connection with the drawing hereunto annexed in which, j

Fig. l is a perspective View of the device illustrating the manner in which it is adapted to be used;

Fig. 2 is a sectional elevational view of the device;

Fig. 3 is a section taken on line 3 3 of Fig. 2;

Fig. 4 is a section taken on line 4 4: of Fig. 2; and

Fig. 5 is a top plan view clearly showing the manner in which the pyrophoric material is permanently secured in the cap member of the device.

With reference to the drawing wherein the principles underlying the unique construc- S0 tio-n of the device are clearly shown, it will be evident that the device is comprised of a few parts or members, which are designed and constructed of materials which will permit the productionof large (piantitiesy economio cally.

The body` member generally designated l which provides a container for fuel and a support for the majority of the parts or elements comprising the device is integral, of tubular construction, and is preferably formed to provide'a conical end portion 2, and the neck-like portion 3. The body member is preferably tapered Within from one end to the other as clearly shown in Fig. 2; the obj ect of which is to reinforce the end which carries certain parts of the device, and which will be hereinafter referred to.

Arsuitable plug 4 capable of absorbing a n liquid is carried by the body member and l serves to provide a substantial support for the striker, and also provides means for reinforcing the end of the body member in a manner to prevent its being dented or becoming lop-sided. It will be noted that plug 4 conforms to the general contour of the body, and that same is provided with a conical end portion 5 which is preferably adapted to engage or abut the conical end portion 2 of said body member. Obviously, a plug of any suitable material may be employed, but in the present instance, I have, by experiment, found it expedient to use a plug made from Wood. The wood from which the plug is constructed is preferably well dried and seasoned and then immersed or treated with a suitable perfume until said is permeated or saturated; the result of which will eliminate or counter-act that disagreeable odor ofthe liquid fuel generally used in such devices. The device when carried is found to perfumerize that part of the apparel in which it is located, and hence if carried in a pocket where the tobacco of a snwker is kept, will eliminate the odor of the tobacco. It might be here stated that the plug, after having been treated with the perume desired, is suitably dried and is insert' ed in the open end 6 of the body member and forced therethrough by suitable means until it engages the conical end portion 2 of said menier, and as said body member is diametrically tapered within throughout its length by reason of the character of the material of which it is comprised, said plug is compressed to a certain extent and is permanently held in position. After the plug has been thus positioned, a hole 7 for a suitable wick 8 is drilled through the neck portion 3 and in the plug 4, and a hole 9 is drilled through the conical end portion 2 adjacent the wall of the body member and partly through the plug to a depth as indicated at 10. A striker element 11 of a diameter greater than the diameter of the hole 9 is driven into the hole and as a result, said striker is permanently secured in position and assists in holding the plug, and in addition to this, it might be mentioned that the plug is expanded a certain extent and is thereby further held in position. If desired, the striker may be driven into the plug Without first providing a hole therein. The striker element 11 is preferably constructed from steel and one end is pointed as at 12; and the other end 13 which is adapted to engage the pyrophoric material is formed as shown, so that there is no undue digging or wearing away of the pyrophoric material.

The Wick 8 above referred to is preferably made of asbestos, and is preferably of a relatively large diameter so as to absorb a suitable quantity of fuel, for it will be apparent that said body member is preferably drained and then closed by a suitable cap 14, after said wick and the suitable absorbent material such as 15 has become saturated, or in other words, it might be stated, the device is preferably not adapted to contain more liquid than is sufiicient to thoroughly moisten the Wick and absorbent material. It is desirable to insert quite an amount of absorbent material in the body member about the wick for saturation so as to insure a sufficient fuel supply for a long period of time. It will be evident that upon saturating the wick and absorbent material With the liquid fuel, the plug 4 will be caused to expand and will thereby become immovable.

A cap member 18 is employed for covering the wick 8 and the striker 1l, andis adapted to frictionally engage the body member as shown, by reason `of 'providing a circumferential band portion 18 which extends inwardly of the cap member so as to insure good friction al engagement with the body member. Said cap member 18 is integral, of tubular construction and formed with an end 19l which is relatively thick.` A transverse slot 20 of a length less than the diameter of said cap is provided in the end 19, and' mounted Within said slot is a piece of pyrophoric ma terial 21 which is held therein by crimping the end 19 over as indicated at 22. The pyrophoric material is preferably positioned within the slot so that it is sunk below the plane formed by the end of the cap, as indicated at 23. Said pyrophoric material is also preferably constructed of a length less than the length of said slot so as to provide a space 24 at each end of the pyrophoric material; the object of which is to permit the striker end of the striker element 1l to suddenly drop when drawn along across the pyrophoric material. by being sunk below the plane formed by the end of the cap, provides a portion 25 in spaced relation adjacent each end of the pyrophoric material, and said portions 25 thereby provide stops to limit the movement of the striker. It will be noted that the slot' and pyrophoric material are formed of theshape shown, but of course it is to be understood they may be formed otherwise. Obviously, the end of the cap member 18 may be rounded as at 26. It might be mentioned that the cap member 18 is adapted to be fitted over the end of the body member as 'shown until it engages the end of the striker element 11, and thus said striker element provides a stop for said cap.

Having thus described my invention, it is obvious that various immaterial modifications may be made in the same Without departing from the spirit of my invention; hence I do not wish to be understood as limiting myself to the exact form, construction, arrangement, and combination of parts herein shown and described, or uses mentioned.

The pyrophoric material yloo What I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

l. A. tubular body member having a closed end, the thickness of the material of said body at said end being of a greater dimension than the material at the other end so as to provide an inside taper, a plug treated with a perfume forcibly arranged in said body against said end and held by reason of the taper, a wick and a striker supported by said plug, caps provided for said body, and pyrophoric means carried by one of said caps in a manner whereby a stop is formed in spaced relation at either end of said pyroplioric means.

2. in integral tubular body member having a closed end, means permeated with a perfume arranged in said body member adjacent said closed end, apert res provided in said end and in said means for supporting a wick and a striker, caps provided for said body member, pyrophoric means carried by and arranged with respect to one of said caps, in a manner whereby a spa e is provided at either end of the pyrophoric means to allow the stri rer to suddenly drop when drawn athereacross, and the cap carryir said pyropnori-c means being` formed w a circumferential band portion extending inwardly to provide means for frietionally engaging said body men'lber.

3. An integral body member having one end thereof closed, said body member being of tubular construction with the inside diameter near said closed end portion being of a less dimension than the other end, means forcibly arranged Within said body adjacent said closed end, an aperture provided in said closed end and in said means, and a wick mounted in said aperture with one end within the body member and the other end extended, a striker element supported by said means, a cap provided for each end of said body member, said caps being adapted to frictionally engage said body member, a piece of pyrophoric material carried by one of said caps, said pyrophoric material being arranged in a sunken position and secured by crimpinw said cap member thereover, and a stop provided in spaced relation adjacent each end of said pyrophoric material..

4. An integral body member having a closed end, said body member being of tubular construction and the material at said end being of a greater thickness than the remaining material, a perfumed plug forcibly arranged within said body against said closed end and adapted to be partly held in position by expanding upon the absorption of a liquid, an aperture formed in said closed end and in said plug, a wick extended through said aperture, another aperture provided in said closed end and extending partway through said plug, a striker having a diameter greater than the diameter of said last-mentioned aperture forcibly arranged therein, a tubular cap member provided for said body member, a circumferential band portion extending inwardly of said cap member, said band portion being adapted to frictionally engage said body member, and a piece of pyrophoric material carried by said cap member.

5. An integral tubular body member having a closed end, the inside diameter of said member being tapered throughout its length, a plug treated with a perfume forcibly arranged within said body member against said closed end, a wick of a relatively large diameter extended through said end and through said plug, a striker carried by said body member, a pair of caps provided for said body member, one of said caps being provided with a slot, a piece of pyrophoric ma.- terial mounted in said slot in a manner whereby a stop is provided in spaced relation at either end of said pyrophoric material, the space adjacent each stop being of a. size to permit the end of said striker to suddenly drop when said striker is drawn across said pyrophoric material.

6. An integral body member having a conical end terminating in a neck portion, said body member being of tubular construction and the material at said conical end being of a greater thickness than the remaining material, a perfumed plug forcibly arranged within said body adjacent said end and adapted to be partly held in position by expansion upon the absorption of a liquid, an aperture of a relatively large width provided in said neck portion and in said plug, a wick extended through said aperture, an aperture provided in said conical end and extending part way through said plug, a striker of a width greater than the width of the aperture forcibly arranged therein, a cap member provided for said body member, a circumferential band portion extending inwardly of the cap member and adapted to frictionally engage said body member, a piece of pyrophoric material carried by and arranged with Y respect to said cap member in a position to provide a space at either end thereof to thereby allow the striker to suddenly drop when drawn across said pyrophoric material.

In witness whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name this 4th day of April, A. D. 1931.

ALBERT F. COX.