US3162201A

US3162201A - Tobacco pipe and a holder therefor

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Publication number: US3162201A
Application number: US232946A
Authority: US
Inventors: Maurice J Menzie
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1962-10-25
Filing date: 1962-10-25
Publication date: 1964-12-22
Anticipated expiration: 1981-12-22

Description

Dec. 22, 1964 M. J. MENZIE TOBACCO PIPE AND A HOLDER THEREFOR 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed Oct. 25, 1962 FIG.|

R O T m V m MAURICE J. MENZIE BY ATTORNEYS Dec. 22, 1964 M. J. MENZIE 3,162,201

TOBACCO PIPE AND A HOLDER THEREFOR Filed 001:. 25. 1962 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR MAURICE J. MENZIE F G 7 ATTORNEYS United States Patent 3,162,201 TOBACCO PIPE AND A HQLDER THEREFQR Maurice J. Menzie, 110 E. Main St, Warsaw, Ind. Filed Get. 25, 1962, Ser. No. 232,946 6 Claims. (U. 131 186) The present invention relates to tobacco pipes and more particularly to pipes having a self-contained holder adapted to be used alone or in conjunction with a fixture separated from the pipe.

Most conventional or standard pipes consist of a round or cylindrical bowl with a laterally extending, substantially straight stem, and a flattened portion on the bottom of the bowl and adjacent portion of the stem for holding the bowl in an upright position when placed on a flat, level surface such as a table or desk top. Pipes of this conventional construction can easily be accidentally tipped or knocked to one side or the other, often resulting in spillage of the partially burned tobacco and ashes onto the supporting surface. This conventional flattened portion on the pipe is entirely unsatisfactory as a holder when the pipe is placed on an uneven or unlevel surface, or is placed on a vibrating surface such as the ledge above the instrument panel of an automobile. In the latter instance, the pipe, though initially assuming an upright position, frequently will rock or roll until it rolls completely over on its side or will slide or slip to the edge of, and thence fall from, the ledge. Various types of irests and holders, including clips, sockets and weights,

have been tried, but these generally have been found inconvenient or unsatisfactory, often failing to prevent accidental overturning or dislodging. It is therefore one of the principal objects of the present invention to provide a pipe construction with a holder, which permits the pipe to be placed and securely held in its natural or conventional upright position, and which does not change the overall feel or appearance of the pip e.

Another object of the invention is to provide a pipe with a built-in holder of the magnetic type which automaticaily positions the pipe upright when it is placed on a ferrous metal surface or member and retains it in this position, and which readily releases the pipe from its retained position when the pipe is lifted by the smoker.

Still another object of the invention is to provide a relatively simple, magnetic type pipe holder which assists in uprighting the pipe when it is placed on a supporting surface, utilizing both weight and magnetism, and which, in combination with a steel plate, can be easily and effectively used in any convenient place and under a variety of different conditions.

A further object is to provide a holder of the aforementioned type which can be easily incorporated in most pipes without changing the outward appearance thereof, and which will remain effective for the life of the pipe without any service or other attention being required.

Another object of the invention is to provide a cobination type pipe holder which ermits the pipe to be conveniently held under various adverse conditions and in a variety of positions, including a vertical position, and which permits the pipe to be removed from the support with little effort or manipulation thereof.

Additional objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description and accompanying drawings, wherein:

FIGURE 1 is a side elevational view of a pipe embodying the present invention, together with an auxiliary member used in conjunction with the holder;

FIGURE 2 is a top plan view of the pipe and auxiliary holder shown in FIGURE 1;

FIGURE 3 is a bottom plan View of the pipe shown in the preceding figures;

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FIGURE 4 is a partial vertical cross sectional view of the present pipe, the section being taken on line 44 of FIGURE 2;

FIGURE 5 is a top plan view of the pipe shown in the preceding figures in conjunction with a modified form of auxiliary holding means;

FIGURE 6 is :a side elevational view of the pipe shown in FIGURE 5 and a vertical cross sectional view of the auxiliary holder used in conjunction therewith, the section being taken on line 6-6 of FIGURE 5; and

FIGURE 7 is a partial cross sectional and elevational view of the pipe and auxiliary holder shown in FIGURE 5, the section being takenon line 77 of the latter figure.

Referring more specifically to the drawings and to FIGURES 1 through 4 particularly, numeral 10 designates the pipe generally embodying the present invention and numeral 1'2. the auxiliary holding means, the pipe consisting of a barrel-shaped bowl 14, stem 16 and mouth piece 18. The stem is formed in two

sections

20 and 22, section 20 being formed integrally with bowl 1 2- and having a recess 24in the outer end thereof, and section 22 being formed integrally with the mouth piece and having an extension 26 for telescoping into recess 24 and retaining the two sections securely together. The two stem sections contain a smoke passage 28 extending from the bottom of bowl 14 to the tip end of mouth piece 18, and preferably having a tube 30 inserted into passage 28 extending from section 22 completely through section 20 and projecting into the bottom of bowl 14. The tube, which is cut at an angle at the inner end, projects into the bowl beyond the adjacent inner wall thereof. Flattened surfaces 32 and 34- are preferably provided on the bottom of bowl l4 and stem section 2% in order to assist in holding the bowl in its upright position, as shown in FIGURES 1 and 4.

Mounted in the base of bowl 14 is a permanent magnet 42, preferably disc-shaped, with the lower side being on a common plane with

flattened surfaces

32 and 34 on the bottom of the bowl and stem section 20. The magnet, which is preferably of a well known metallic construction and composition, is readily available on the market from a number of different satisfactory sources, and as shown in FIGURE 4 is relatively thick, extending from the bottom of the bowl to the interior thereof. The heat, however, transmitted to the magnet from the burning tobacco does not seriously affect the efficiency of the magnet. The size of the magnet, as is well known, has an effect on the strength thereof; therefore, it is preferable to have a magnet as large as the base of the bowl will conveniently retain without appreciably changing the feel or enlarging the bowl. In addition to the magnetic effect, magnet 42 has the important function of weighting the bottom so that the bowl and stem will tend to right themselves whether or not the magnet is placed on or near a magnetic surface or member. The weight, in addition, assists the magnet to upright the pipe when the magnet is placed on a ferrous metal holder, such as auxiliary holding means 12. The sides of the pipe are preferably rounded-upwardly from the edges or" the magnet, as illustrated in FIGURE 7, so that the weight of the magnet, as well as the magnetism thereof, can effectively roll the pipe from an angular position from either side to its upright position. Consequently, the pipe will always tend to right itself whenit is casually or carelessly placed on a surface, particularly if the surface is such that the magnetism of the magnet as well as its weight will be effective.

The auxiliary holding means 12 consists of a member, such as a disc of sheet steel or other magnetic attractable material, somewhat larger than the pipe and preferably containing an adhesive material 3-4 on the bottom thereof platein a fixed position withoutpermanently securing it to the surface. s V

It is seen from the foregoing description that the present pipe construction with the permanent magnet embedded in thebase thereof will adhere easily and effectively to any ferrousmetal surface, such asthe ledge above the instrument panel, in an automobile, where it will normally be held firmly and safely throughout the operation'of the vehicle. surfaces on which the pipe can be placed in normal use throughout the day, the auxiliary holder 12 can be effectively used in any place where ametallic surface is not available. The magnet 42 is 'of sufiicientstrength to hold the pipe in any position for storing, either horizontally .or vertically positioned, and a metallic rack may be" provided for storing a number of pipes while they are" notinuse. 7 i I In the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG- URES 5, "6 and 7,'the pipe and magnetic holder construction is the same as that, described in FIGURES'l through 4. However, in this embodiment, a modified form of auxiliary holder isprovided for useunderad:

verse conditions, such as. in a vehicle subjected to excessive road jarring and jostling. In the auxiliary'holder Whilethere are many metallic 5t), shown in FIGURES 5, 6 and 7, a disc-shaped ferrous metal plate 52 is provided with an upstanding rim 54 joined integrally'or otherwise attached to the disc'and provided with a slot '56 for receiving section 2% of stem 16. The holder may be made of plastic with a metal insert in the bottom and the rim may have two or'more slots 56 located around the edge; It is seen that the base portion of .bowl 14 will readily seat ,on the upper surface a of steel disc-shaped plate 52 and will adhere thereto in the same manneras it adheresto auxiliary holder '12. However, in this modification, the bowl will be held on the plate by rim 54, regardless of jarring or jostling of the supporting surface. This auxiliary holder may be a curvedportion on each side of the base of said bowl being connected to said flattened portion, a stern connected to said bowl and extending laterally therefrom on a substantially horizontal common plane, a metallic discshaped permanent magnet embedded in the base of said bowl with its lower surface on a common plane with said flattened surface, a ,disceha-pedrne'tal plate for holding said magnet, and an adhesive means on the underside of said plate. I t

2. A tobacco pipe with a holder, comprising a bowl with a flattened surface on thebottom thereof, a stem connected to said bowl and extending laterally therefrom on a substantially horizontal common plane, a disc-shaped permanentmagnet secured to the base of said bowl with its lower surface on a common plane with said flattened surface, a plate for'holding said magnet, and means on one side of said plate for, securing said plate to a supporting surface. a

3. A tobacco pipe with a holder, comprising a bowl,

- a stem connected to said bowl and extending laterally therefrom, a permanent magnet seated in the base of said bowl, a member of magnetic attractable material for holding said magnet, and means for securing said member Lto a supporting surface. I

4.,A tobacco pipe wlth a holder, comprising a bowl with a flattened surfaceo'n the bottom thereof and with a curved portion on each side of the base of said bowl "connected to saidflattened portion, a stem connected to said bowl-and extending laterally therefrom on a substantially horizontal plane,.a metallic disc-shaped permanent magnet embedded in the baseof said bowl with its lower surface ona plane with said flattened surface, a discshaped metal plate for holding said'ma'gnet, a rim around the edge of said plate with a slot therein for receiving the stem of said pipe, and securing means onthe underside of said plate for retaining said plate on a supporting surface.

5. A tobacco pipe with a holder, comprising a bowl,

' a stem connected to said bowl and extending laterally therefrom, a permanent magnet seated in the base of said a bowl on a plane 'with the bottom of said bowl, a'plate permanently securedto a supporting surface by. adhesive material 58 on the underside thereof or maybe retained in place by agrippin'g surface such as a rubber, layer which prevents the holder from slipping on the supporting surface. Another advantage of the modified holder shown in FIGURES 5, 6 and 7 is the fact that'it can be used as a pipe hanger in addition to its holding function. As illustrated in FIGURES 5 and 6,:the bowl of the: pipe seats on the'rim adjacent slot 56 and is supported thereby While being retained in the slot by magnet 42 adhering to the surface of disc-shaped member 52. The'pipe can from disc-shaped'member 52 and slot 56.

'While only two embodiments of the present invention have been described. in detail herein, further ,modificat be readily removed from the holder by merely lifting 'it tions and changes; may be made without departing from 1 fthe scope of the invention.

'I claim: I

1. A tobacco pipe with a holder, comprising a bowl V .with a flattened surface. on the bottom thereof and with Y of magnetically attractable material for'holding said magnet, and a laterally extending flange on said plate with a slot therein for receiving the .stem of said pipe.

6. A tobacco pipe withia holder, comprising a'bowl, a stem; connected to said bowl, a permanent magnet secured to the base of said bowl, a-plate for-holding said magnet, and an upstanding memberv on said plate with a slot therein for receiving the stem of said pipe.

ReferencesCited in the file of this patent I p UNITED STATESPATENTS ,D.1-34,410 4 Frederick .Nov. 24, 1942 1,130,806 ,Dunhill Mar. 9, 1915 "2,192,569 t Williams; Mar. 5,11940 2,506,600 Kassovic Mayg9, 1950 2,674,248 S'essoms A'pr."6, 19 54 .2,778,3V Silverman et' al. Jan.'22, 1957 Healy June 18,1957

Claims

1. A TOBACCO PIPE WITH A HOLDER, COMPRISING A BOWL WITH A FLATTENED SURFACE ON THE BOTTOM THEREOF AND WITH A CURVED PORTION ON EACH SIDE OF THE BASE OF SAID BOWL BEING CONNECTED TO SAID FLATTENED PORTION, A STEM CONNECTED TO SAID BOWL AND EXTENDING LATERALLY THEREFROM ON A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL COMMON PLANE, A METALLIC DISCSHAPED PERMANENT MAGNET EMBEDDED IN THE BASE OF SAID BOWL WITH ITS LOWER SURFACE ON A COMMON PLANE WITH SAID FLATTENED SURFACE, A DISC-SHAPED METAL PLATE FOR HOLDING SAID MAGNET, AND AN ADHESIVE MEANS ON THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID PLATE.