US2348423A

US2348423A - Ash tray and plate securing means therefor

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Publication number: US2348423A
Application number: US312519A
Authority: US
Inventors: John F Schylander
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1940-01-05
Filing date: 1940-01-05
Publication date: 1944-05-09
Anticipated expiration: 1961-05-09

Description

y 1944. J. F. SCH YLANDER 2,348,423

A'SE TRAY AND PLATE SECURING MEANS THEREFOR Filed Jan. 5, 1940 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 zazznw-i y 9, 1944- J. .F. SCHYLANDER ASH TRAY AND PLATE SECURING MEANS THEREFOR Filed Jan. 5, 1940 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Immanv \fifinf cf'zylcz nd'er Patented May 9, 1944 UNITED STATES,PATENT OFFICE ASH TRAY AND PLATE SECURING MEANS THEREFOR John F. Schylander, Chicago, Ill. Application January 5, 1940, ,Serial No. 312,519

9 Claims. (01. 40 142 a that illustrated in the drawings, the disc shown The invention relates generally to ash trays or the like, and more particularly to novel means for ornamenting the same including novel securing means therefor.

The invention has among its objects the construction of a device having novel means for securing an ornamental plate or the like thereon without the use of screws, etc., and which may be readily and easily mounted without the use of too s.

Another object of the invention is the produc tion of such securing means which is simple in construction, and positive in locking action.

Another object of the invention is the produc tion of a device which may be used in conjunction with variable inserts, such, for example, as

monogram initials or the like.

A further object of the invention is the production of an ash tray of novel construction as will hereinafter be described and more particularly pointed out.

Many other objects and advantages of the invention herein shown and described will be obvious to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein given.

To this end my invention consists in the novel construction, arrangement, and combination of parts herein shown and more particularly pointed out in the appended claims.

In the drawings wherein like reference characters indicate like or corresponding parts:

Fig. 1 is a transverse sectional view through an ash tray embodying the present invention, and taken substantially as indicated by the line l l of Fig. 2;

Fig. 2 is a top plan view of the same;

Fig. 3 is a partial sectional view taken approximately on the line 3-3 of Fig. 2;

Fig. 4 is a sectional view taken approximately on the line 4-4 of Fig. 3; and a Fig. 5 is an exploded view of the upper portion of the tray showing the construction thereof.

The ash tray illustrated in the drawings comprises a base tray member designated generally by the numeral l which is provided with a more or lessconcave central portion 2 terminating ina rim or flange 3. Extending upwardly from the center of the tray is a column 4 which carries a skirted or dome-like supporting member or hood 5, the latter having a plurality of cigarette snuffers thereon and also providing a handle by means of which the tray may be carried. The upper face of the member 5 is provided withan ornarnental plate. or disc 6 which may be provided with any advertising or ornamentation such as 5 being constructed with removable inserts I having. initials thereon. Thus, the disc 6 may be provided with any desired initials. vThe disc 6 and member 5 are so constructed that the disc may be readily secured to the member without the use of screws or other separate fastening means and which may be mounted without the use of tools of any kind. Thus, the tray may be completely assembled with the exception of the disc 6. When the particular disc to be used with the tray has been determined or if the monogram type of disc such as that illustrated is to be employed, when the desired initials have been ascertained, the disc maybe quickly, easilyand permanently at,-

\ tached to the member 5, thereby providing a very efficient means of ornamenting the same.

The column 4' extending from the base member I is secured to the latter by any suitable means, such, as for example, the nut H which is threaded upon the'end of the column 4, thereby clamping the column to the base. As illustrated, the column 4 is hexagonal in cross section, the base being constructed with a recess l2 of similar shape so that the column 4 is prevented from turning, while the bottom I3 of the base I is offset as shown at M to receive the nut I l or other fastening means. The upper end of the column 4 is secured to the top I 5 of the member 5, the end of the column beingcut to form a rectangular stud IE or a size to enter the rectangular hole I? in the top of the member 5, the end of the stud being flanged orpeened as shown at l8 over the adjacent portion of the'top [5 to securely fasten the member 5 to th column 4. The stud [5 also passes through a locking member I9 and washer 20, firmly securing said locking member and washer. to the member 5. The locking member I9 is provided'with radially extending arms 22 shown, in the present instance, as of a resilient character, and which extend adjacent to, but are spaced from, the inner face of the member 5, while thetop l5 ofthe member 5 is provided with apertures 23 positioned directly above the ends of the respective arms 22 of the locking member I9, as illustrated in Fig. 4. The disc or plate 6 is provided'with a plurality of downwardly extending tongues 24 of a size to enter the apertures 23 in the member 5. In attaching the disc 6 to the assemblage, the disc is merely placedupon the top I35 with the tongues 24 positioned in the respective apertures 23. Pressure is then applied to the *disc until it has assumed the position shown in Fig. 3, the tongues 24- entering the apertures 23 and :positi oned'between the side of themember -5 and the end of thear-ms 22. It will be noted, as shown in Fig. 3, that the tongues 24 are positioned adjacent the portions 25 cut from the top in forming the apertures 23 and are clamped between said portions and the ends of the radial arms 22 of the locking member IS. The distances between the ends of the arms 22 and the portions 25 are normally less than the thickness of the tongues 24 so that insertion of the tongues through the apertures 23 will cause: engagement with the ends of the arms, bending the same downward slightly as shown at 26 in Fig. 3, the ends of the arms securely engaging the tongues with the washer 20, limiting such bending of the arms to the outer portions thereof; Thus, it will be seen that any force upon the disc 6 tendingto draw it away from the member 5 will tend to bring the ends of the arms 22 back into the plane of the member I9, forcing the ends outwardly to clamp the tongues 24 and more securely lock the tongues. As a result, once the disc has been attached to the assemblage, the disc 6 is positively and substantially permanently held-in position. Likewise, while the disc is very securely held in place, relatively little effort is required to-push the disc into locked position.

If desired, the disc 6 may be provided with one or more recesses 3| adapted to receive inserts I. The inserts 1 may be secured to the disc by any suitable means, as for example, by providing the inserts with a plurality of tongues 33 which pass through corresponding openings 34 in thebottom of the recesses 3| when theinsert is placed therein, the tongues afterwards being bent over to engage the inner or lower face of the disc,

thereby securely locking the inserts to the disc.

The above construction provides a very flexible means of ornamenting a tray or the like and in the sale of trays embodying the present invention, the discs 6 are preferably not attached to the tray until the sale has been made, at which'time, the desired disc may be readily attached or if the monogram type of disc is used, the proper initials may be attached to the disc after which the latter is mounted on the tray.

As illustrated in Figs. 1, 2, and 3, the member 5 is provided with a plurality of snufiers designated generallyby the numeral 4 I, the latter consisting of a suitably formed thimble 42 extending inwardly and downwardly from the sides of the member 5. The thimble 42 tapers inwardly as shown in Fig. 1, the internal diameter at the inner end bein approximately that of a cigarette. In use, the cigarette is inserted intothe thimble substantially as shown in dotted linesin Fig. l, the burning end of the cigarette extending from the inner end of the snufier. When. in such position, the cigarette willburn for a minute or so and then go out. There, will, however, be substantially no smoke from the cigarette once it is inserted in the snuffer, thereby eliminating the distasteful smoke from discarded cigarettes. The snuff'er also provides a simple and sanitary means for momentarily supporting the cigarette as the unlit end of the cigarette is not brought into contact with any part of the tray. The rim or flange 3 is provided with the usual indentations 44 upon which may be placed cigars or'cig'arettes. The member 5 is also provided with aplurality of areuat'e recesses 43 adjacent the lower edge thereof, the recesses being positioned directly opposite the indentations 4A, wherebya cigarpr th'elike may be placed in the indentations 44 with the end of the cigar extending underneath the member 5 'as illustrated in dotted lines in V Fig. '2. In'such'posit'ion'what smoke emanates from the cigar will be trapped beneath the member 5.

It will be noted from the above description that I have provided a novel ash tray having means for holding both cigars and cigarettes including means for snuiiing out the cigarette. Likewise, I have provided a novel means for holding and securing an ornamental plate or the like without the use of screws or other separate devices which may be easily mounted securely in place without the use of tools or the like.

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

What I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is: V

1. An article of the class described comprising a base, a vertically disposed spindle mounted thereon, a supporting member having apertures formed therein mounted on said spindle, a cover plate mounted on said supporting member and having tongues extending through said apertures, and resilient means mounted on said spindle and operatively related to the tongues of said plate and to said supporting member for securing the plate to said member.

2. An article of the class described comprising a base, a vertically disposed spindle mountedthereon, a supporting member having apertures formed therein mounted on said-spindle, a cover plate mounted on said supporting member and having tongues extending through said apertures, and resilient means mounted on said spindle below said supporting member and operatively related to the tongues of said plate and 'to said supporting member for securing the plate to said member.

3. An article of the class described comprising a base, a vertically disposed-spindle mounted thereon, a skirted supporting member having apertures formed therein adjacent the skirt portion of said member and mounted on said Spindle, a cover plate mounted on said supporting member and having tongues extending through said apertures, and a locking member mounted on said spindle and having resilient arms operatively related to the tongues of said plate and to the skirt portion of said supporting member for securing the plate to said member.

4. An article of the class described comprising a base, a vertically disposed spindle mounted thereon, a skirted supporting member having apertures formed therein adjacent the skirt portion of said member and mounted on said spindle, a cover plate mounted on said supporting member and having tongues extending through said apertures, and a locking member mounted on said spindle and having resilient arms engageable-with said tongues and operatively related to said skirt portion of the supporting member for binding the tongues between the ends of said arms and said skirt portion for securing the plate tosaid supporting member.

5. An article of the class described comprising a base/a vertically disposed spindle mounted thereon, a skirted supporting member having apertures formed therein-adjacent the skirt portion of said member and mounted on said spindle, acover plate mounted on'said supporting member and having tongues extending through said apertures, and a locking member mounted on said spindle and having resilient arms frictionally engageable with said tongues at the opposite sides thereof from said skirt portion of the supporting member for binding the tongues between the ends of said arms and said skirt portion for securing the plate to said supporting member.

6. An article of the class described comprising a base, a vertically disposed spindle mounted thereon, a skirted supporting member having apertures formed therein adjacent the skirt portion of said member and mounted on said spindle, a cover plate having a recess formed therein mounted on said supporting member and having tongues extending through said apertures, said plate having openings in the recessed portion thereof, a locking member mounted on said spindle and having resilient arms engageable with said tongues and operatively related to said skirt portion of the supporting member for binding the tongues between the ends of said arms and said skirt portion for securing the plate to said supporting member, and an ornamental insert adapted to be positioned in said recess and having tongues extending through said openings for securing the insert to said plate.

7. Plate securing means comprising a spindle, a skirted supporting member having apertures formed therein adjacent the skirt portion thereof and mounted on said spindle, a cover plate mounted on said supporting member and having tongues extending through said apertures, and a locking member mounted on said spindle and having resilient arms operatively related to the tongues of said plate and to the skirt portion of said supporting member for securing the plate thereto.

8. In a fastening device, the combination of a base, a spindle mounted on the base, a supporting member mounted on the spindle and having a top member provided with a plurality of apertures therein, a decorative insert holding plate supported upon the said top member and having tongues thereon for extending through said apertures, and a locking member mounted on said spindle adjacent the underside of the top member and having resilient arms extending beneath the apertures of said top member and operatively related to the tongues of the plate supported upon said top member for uring the tongues against a portion of said supporting member to prevent relative movement between the plate and said supporting member thereby retaining the plate upon said member.

9. In a fastening device, the combination of a base, a spindle mounted on the base, a supporting member mounted on the spindle and having a top member provided with a plurality of apertures, therein, a cover plate supported upon said top member of said supporting member, said cover plate having tongues for extending through said apertures, and a locking member mounted on said spindle adjacent the underside of the top member, said locking member having radially extending resilient arms operatively engaging the tongues of the plate supported upon the top member for securing said supported plate to said top member to cover the latter.

JOHN F. SCHYLANDER.