US797014A

US797014A - Fire-cracker and other article of fireworks.

Info

Publication number: US797014A
Application number: US16051303A
Authority: US
Inventors: Louis Nordlinger
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1903-06-08
Filing date: 1903-06-08
Publication date: 1905-08-15
Anticipated expiration: 1922-08-15

Description

- PATBNTBD AUG. 15, 1905.

' L. NORDLINGER.

FIRE GRAGKER AND OTHER ARTICLE OF FIREWORKS.

APPLIOATION FILED JUNE 8. 1903.-

LOUIS NORDLINGER, OF NEW YORK, N. Y.

FlRE-CRACKER AND OTHER ARTICLE OF FIREWORKS.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Aug. 15, 1905.

Application filed June 8, 1903. Serial No. 160,513.

To all whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, LOUIS NORDLINGER, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of the city, county, and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Fire-Crackers and other Articles of Fireworks, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to fireworks, such as fire-crackers and similar articles.

Fire-crackers and fireworks of a similar nature have usually been made first by forming a complete tube and afterward inserting the explosive between two plugs in said tube, the

fuse passing through one plug and with a portion of it in contact with the explosive. This mode of manufacturing fireworks takes considerable time and necessarily includes several steps and necessitates the use of several machines and different materials.

By my invention fire-crackers and similar fireworks may be readily and quickly made from the least number of parts and with the fewest possible steps and in a remarkably short time.

My invention consists in the devices and parts herein shown and described and in the described method of making such devices.

In the accompanying drawings, Figures 1 to 5, inclusive, illustrate one embodiment of my invention; and Figs. 6 to 12, inclusive.

illustrate a slightly different embodiment of.

my invention. Referring now to Figs. 1 to 5, Fig. 1 illustrates the parts from which my improved article of fireworks is made, omitting the combustible or explosive. and said parts being in the first position in the method of making such article. Fig. 2 is a similar view to Fig. l, but showing the parts in the position they will assume at a second step of the method and also showing the deposited combustible or explosive which is to be inclosed. Fig. 3 is a section on the line A A looking in the direction of the arrow. Fig. 1 is a perspective showing the same parts as are shown in the preceding figures and also showing the third step of the method of constructing the article. Fig. 5 is a similar view to Fig. 4:, but showing the parts in the positions they will assume just before the article has been completed. Referring now to Figs. 6 to 12, Fig. 6 illustrates the parts for making the article of fireworks, but omitting the combustible or explosive, and with said parts in the first position of the method of making said article. Fig. 7 is a similar view to Fig. 6, but showing the parts in the positions they willassurne in a second step of the method and also showing the combustible or explosive which is to be inclosed. Fig. 8 is a section through the line B B of Fig. 7 looking in the direction of the arrow. Fig. 9 illustrates a perspective view of the receptacle as almost completed. Fig. 10 is a longitudinal section through the line C C of Fig. 7. Figs. 11 and 12 are plan views of slightly different means from that shown in Figs. 6 to 10 for making the article of fireworks and showing the initial steps of the method for making said article.

Similar numbers represent like parts in all the figures.

Referring first to Figs. 1 to 5, 1 is a strip or piece of flexible material, preferably paper, having two slits 2 near one end extending inward from the opposite edges of the strip. 3 is a core, preferably a fuse, having a flexible inner end (or said core maybe flexible) preferably passing through a hole 4 in the shorter portion of the strip 1 beyond the slit 2. The twolongitudinal portions of the strip 1 extending from the two slits 2 2 and transversely of the core 3 are folded toward each other, and the end of the strip is also folded, so that said end and the two longitudinal or side folds 5 and 6 overlap-as, for example, as shown in Fig. 2-and the combustible or explosive 7 is deposited between the folds 5 and 6 and the end fold 8 and preferably between the inner edges of the folds 5 and 6 and so as to be in contact with the inclosed part of the fuse 3. Said three

folds

5, 6, and 8 will then constitute flanges for retaining be' tween them the combustible or explosive 7. The lower end of the core or fuse 3 is also preferably folded under the fold or flap 6 to hold it more securely in place when the article of fireworks is completed. The folded portion of the strip 1 and the core or fuse 3 are then wound around the combustible or explosiveuntil the parts assume the positions as shown in Fig. 1. It will be evident that it is immaterial whether the outer part 8 of the piece 1 be'folded or rolled over and the rolling continued. The rolling or winding is continued on the piece 1, as shown in Fig. 5. until the entire piece has been wound or rolled up and the receptacle is completed, with the substance 7 entirely inclosed in the receptacle. The inner surface around the three edges of the body of the piece 1 should preferably be covered with adhesive material 9, as shown in Figs. 4 and 5, for the purpose of holding the different turns of the strip together and in keeping it in its completed and closed state. This adhesive also serves the purpose of making the completed article compact and more impervious to moisture and air. When the article is thus completed, the substance 7 will be in the center of said receptacle and in con tact with the core or fuse 3. If it be desired that the fuse or other core should be held firmly in place, it should be of flexible material, or at least have a flexible lower end, so that it could be bent up with the bending of the fold 6, as shown in Fig. 3 and in dotted lines in Fig. 2, and then so that said end would be wound with said fold in the winding of the strip 1. Such bending and winding of the core 3 will cause it to be held firmly in the receptacle. The two folds 5 and 6 and the flap or fold 8 after they are wound constitute aformer 10,(see Fig. 4,) around which the rest of the piece is wound.

Referring now to Figs. 6 to 12, 11 is a strip of flexible material, preferably paper, having one transverse slit 12 near one end and the other end of the strip 11 cut out on both sides to form recesses having shoulders 18 1 1 of a depth, preferably, about the same as the slit 12. Such cut-away portions or recesses are not necessary, but are preferred in'order to make a more finished product and to prevent its being clumsy. 15 is a core or fuse, which should be placed transversely upon the strip 11 with one end passing through the slit 12, as shown in Fig. 6. The portion of the strip 11 between the shoulder let and the end of said strip near the core 15 is folded upon itself, and preferably two or three times, in order to form a fold or flap 16 and to thicken up said flap. The portion of the strip 11 beyond the slit 12 should also be folded down upon the strip 11 in a manner similar to the flap 16, so as to form a fold or flap 17. I prefer that the core 15 should extend long enough so that when the flap 16 is folded the end of said core will be also folded. The short tongue on the piece 11, extending beyond the slit 12, is turned down upon said piece forming a fold or flap 18. The combustible or explosive 18 is deposited upon piece 11 in contact with the core or fuse 15, and preferably between the folds.16 and 17, as shown at Fig. 7, and the piece is wound with the turn or fold 18 and the opposite folds l6 and 17 inside, Fig. 9 showing the rolled piece almost completed. The folds 16 and 17 constitute opposite flanges on the piece 11, and the substance when inclosed will be between said flanges and in a chamber bounded by said flanges and the connecting portion of the strip 11. In order to hold the piece 11 and its folds in 2. rolled condition and to make the device more complete, the flaps or flanges 16 and 17 and the sides of the piece 11 beyond said flanges and the outer end of said piece may be coated with an adhesive, (see 9,) as shown in Figs. 7 and 9, before the piece is wound. The piece 11 is cut away at the end opposite the core and the slit 12 for the purpose of making a neat product, as hercinbefore stated, so that the outer portion of the strip 11 when wound will not be doubled and give a clumsy finish to the completed product by the additional thickness on the outside of the rolled product. The desired thickness for the flanges 16 and 17 may be obtained by placing separate strips upon the piece 11 and either upon the unfolded piece or upon one or more folds of the same, it being immaterial how said flanges are made. Fig. 10 is a section showing two thicknesses of material to form the flange, and one or both of these thicknesses may be a separate strip or not, as desired. The flanges 16 and 17 and the flap 18 constitute formers on which the portion of the piece 11 beyond the flanges 16 and 17 is rolled. In Figs. 11 and 12 I have shown a strip 19 as made without the slit 12, and when this construction is used the core or fuse 15 may rest upon the two flanges 16 and 20, as in Fig. 11, if the core or fuse extends across the piece, or said core or fuse may simply rest upon one flange-say 20and extend beyond the same, as shown in Fig. 12. In forming the piece of fireworks the end nearest the core or fuse is wound over the same, and the combustible or other substance to be inclosed will be between the flanges 16 and 20, in contact with the core 15, and inclosed in a receptacle similar to the receptacle formed by the means shown in Figs. 6 to 9, inclusive.

Although I have shown my invention made in a cylindrical form or Wound round, it will be evident that it may be elliptical, angular, or any shape in cross-section.

I do not limit myself to the precise construction and method herein described and shown, as many changes other than those suggested may be made without departing from the main principles of my invention or sacrificing its chief advantages.

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

1. The improved article of fireworks consisting of a strip of flexible material, aflange on the same, a combustible, and said strip and flange wound around the combustible with the combustible beyond the flange.

2. The improved article of fireworks consisting of a strip of flexible material, aflange on the same, a combustible, and said strip and flange wound in a direction transverse to its length and around the combustible with the combustible beyond the flange.

3. The improved article of fireworks consisting of a strip of flexible material, a plurality of flanges on the same, a combustible, and said strip and flanges wound around the combustible, with the combustible between the flanges.

4. The improved article of fireworks consisting of a strip of flexible material, a plurality of flanges extending in the same general direction, a combustible, and said strip and flanges wound around the combustible, with the combustible between the flanges.

5. The improved article of fireworks consisting of a strip of flexible material, a plurality of flanges extending in the same general direction, a combustible, and said strip and flanges wound in a direction transverse to the length of said flanges and around the combustible.

6. The improved article of fireworks consisting of a strip of flexible material, a flange on the same, a fuse, a combustible in contact with the same, and said strip and flange wound around the combustible and fuse with the combustible beyond the flange.

7. The improved article of fireworks consisting of a strip of flexible material, a flange on the same, a fuse, a combustible in contact with the same, and said strip and flange wound in a direction transverse to its length and around the combustible and fuse with the combustible beyond the flange.

8. The improved article of fireworks consisting of a strip of flexible material, a plurality of flanges on the same, a fuse, a combustible in contact with the same, and said strip and flanges wound around the combus tible and fuse, with the combustible between the flanges.

9. The improved article of fireworks consisting of a strip of flexible material, a plurality of flanges extending in the same general direction, a fuse, acombustible in contact with the same, and said strip and flanges wound around the combustible and fuse with the combustible between the flanges.

10. The improved article of fireworks consisting of a strip of flexible material, a plurality of flanges extending in the same general direction, a fuse, a combustible in contact with the same, and said strip and flanges wound in a direction transverse to the length of said I flanges, and around the combustible and fuse.

11. The improved article offireworksconsisting of a strip of flexible material, a flange on the same, a fuse, a combustible in contact with the same, and said strip and flange wound around the combustible and fuse with the combustible beyond the flange, and the fuse extending beyond the strip.

12. The improved article of fireworks consisting of a strip of flexible material, a flange on the same, a fuse, a combustible in contact with the same, and said strip and flange wound around the combustible and fuse with the combustible beyond the flange, and the fuse extending beyond the strip through a hole in the same.

13. The improved piece of fireworks consisting of a piece of flexible material, a flange on the same, and the piece and flange wound with the flange inside, a fuse passing through the center of said wound flange, and a combustible surrounded bythe walls of said piece and between said flange and the opposite edge of the piece, and in contact with said fuse.

14. The improved piece of fireworks consisting of a piece of flexible material, a plurality of flanges on the same extending in the same general direction and the piece and flanges wound with the flanges inside in a direction transverse to that of the flanges, a fuse passing through the center of a wound flange, and a combustible inclosed within the wound piece between said flanges, and in contact with said fuse.

15. The improved piece of fireworks consisting of a piece of flexible material, having its two opposite sides slit, a fuse passing through a hole in the piece, said piece beyond the slits folded on the fuse, and the piece wound upon the fuse and upon the folds, with the combustible in contact with the fuse and between the folds.

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification in the presence of two subscribing witnesses. 7

LOUIS NORDLINGER. Witnesses:

PENNINGTON HALsTED, EDWIN SEGER.