US972737A

US972737A - Tobacco-pipe.

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Publication number: US972737A
Application number: US54000010A
Authority: US
Inventors: George Philip Tobias
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1910-01-25
Filing date: 1910-01-25
Publication date: 1910-10-11
Anticipated expiration: 1927-10-11

Description

G. P. TOBIAS. TOBACCO PIPE. APPLIUATION FILED JAN. 25, 1910.

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GEORGE PHILIP TOBIAS, OF WILLOW SPRINGS, MISSOURI.

TOBACCO-PIPE.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, GEORGE PHILIP To- BIAS, a citizen of the United States, and resident of Willow Springs, in the county of Howell and State of Missouri, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Tobacco-Pipes, of which the following is a specification.

My invention is an improvement in tobacco pipes, and consists in certain novel constructions, and combinations of parts, hereinafter described and claimed.

The object of the invention is to provide a pipe, wherein the charge of tobacco will be perfectly protected from air currents and moisture, retaining the tobacco in a perfectly dry condition, thus insuring a cool, dry smoke from the first whiff until the charge is exhausted, and permitting the charge to be smoked until every particle of tobacco is consumed, and preventing a considerable waste.

A further object is to prevent the entrance of saliva into the tobacco, and to prevent the formation of the liquid products of decomposition in the bowl, thus insuring a uniform cool and fragrant smoke, and the absence of any biting of the tongue.

A further object is to provide a means for stirring the charge, and separating the ashes, and means for receiving the ashes and retaining them separate from the tobacco.

Referring to the drawings forming a part hereof, Figure 1 is a longitudinal vertical section of the improved pipe, Fig. 2 is a similar view of the bowl, with the screen and stirrer removed, Fig. 3 is a top plan view of the bottom, Fig. 4. is a similar view of the screen or grate, and Fig. 5 is a detail perspective view of the parts of the stirrer in separated condition.

The embodiment of the invention shown in the drawings consists of a bowl 1, and a stem 2 having a nipple 3, screwing into a threaded recess 1 of a lateral extension 5 of the bowl, the bowl being provided with the usual receptacle 6 for tobacco, and the extension and stem having the usual registering bores 7 and 8, the latter communicating with the receptacle near the bottom thereof.

The receptacle for tobacco extends entirely through the bowl, as shown, and is provided at its lower end with an enlarged portion 9, an undercut shoulder 10 being Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed January 25, 1910.

Patented Oct. 11, 1910. Serial No. 540,000.

formed between the enlarged portion and the receptacle proper. The enlarged portion 9 is also further enlarged at its lower end and is screwthreaded at 11, and a shoulder 12 is formed between the screw threaded portion, and the portion 9.

A cover 13 is hinged to the bowl as at 14, covering the top of the bowl, and closing the upper end of the receptacle, and the cover is secured in closed position by a catch 15. In-

termediate the shoulder 10 and the upper end of the bowl, a lateral draft opening 16 is provided, preferably opening at the front of the bowl. A tube 17 is inserted in the lateral opening, the outer end thereof being flanged as at 18, to limit the inward movement of the tube, and a screen 19 is arranged transversely of the tube. The tube and the screen are rigidly connected together, forming a practically integral structure, so that by removing the tube, the screen may be also removed for cleaning or other purposes.

A grate 20'of perforate material is arranged transversely between the

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6 and 9 of the bowl, the said grate being concavo-conveX, and arranged with its convex side downward. The grate, is circular in form, and the edge thereof fits against the shoulder 10. A tube 21 is arranged at the center of the lower side of the grate, and the screen is provided with a central opening registering with the bore of the tube, and a stem 22 is journaled in the tube, and extends beyond each end thereof. A stirring bar 23 is secured to the upper end of the stem. The bar 23 is curved to fit the upper concave face of the grate, and is provided with a central opening. The stem is reduced at its upper end, and passed through the opening, and headed, as shown at 21, to hold the bar in place. A button 25 is secured to the lower end of the stem, the said end being also reduced to fit the opening of the button, and being headed as at 26 to retain the button in place.

The lower end of the receptacle is closed by a cap 27 having a threaded annular flange 28 screwing into the portion 11 of the bowl, the free edge of the flange fitting against the shoulder 12, and the flange is spaced apart from the edge of the cap, to form a shoulder 29 fitting against the bottom of the bowl. The cap is provided with a central opening 30, through which passes the stem 22, and

the cap, screw, bar, tube and button are held together by the stem, so that when the cap is unscrewed from its place, the above named parts come away together.

In use, the portion 6 of the bowl is filled with tobacco, in the usual manner, by lifting the lid or cover 13. The charge is lighted through the lateral opening after the said cover is closed, and the draft is through the lateral opening to the bowl, downward through the grate, and out through the bores 7 and 8. Any saliva that may pass down through the stem is caught, and held in the space between the grate and the cap, and the liquid products of distillation from the tobacco are also caught and held in the same space, so that they cannot pass into the stem. By turning the button 25, the bar 23 is rotated over the upper surface of the grate, thus stirring the charge, and since the particles of ashes are of smaller dimensions than the particles of the tobacco, they will sift down through the tobacco, and through the grate to the space below the same. Here they are mixed with the saliva, so that they will be too heavy to permit them being drawn throiwh the stem. The pipe may be thoroughly cl eaned by unscrewing the cap, and removing the grate and attached parts, and the screen 19 may also be cleaned by withdrawing the tube 17.

It will be evident that the improved pipe will permit the entire combustion .of the charge of tobacco, and that the last part of the charge will be as dry and sweet as the first part, since it is not moistened by saliva, or liquid products of distillation, and is not superheated by the hot air, as is the case in the ordinary pipes. After each smoke, also, the receptacle may be thoroughly cleaned of every particle of tobacco, and without cutting or defacing the inner surface of the bowl with sharp instruments. Neither will the upper edge of the bowl become ragged or charred from burning, which is a feature of importance in expensive pipes of bria-r or of meerschaum.

It will be evident that the improved pipe may be made of any desired material, either of wood, clay, porcelain or meerschaum, and the stem may be either separate or integral, since there is no liability of stoppage or choking of the same.

The cap flange 28 and cap form an ashpan, in which all of the products of decomposition and saliva are received, so that they may be conveniently removed. The pipe is always lighted through the lateral opening, hence burns upwardly, so that the ashes are always next to the grate. This lateral opening is near the grate, as shown.

I claim:

1. A pipe comprising a bowl and a stem, said bowl having a receptacle for tobacco, circular in cross section extending from top to bottom of the same, and a lateral opening near its upper end, a cover hinged to the top of the bowl, and normally closing the upper end of the receptacle, a cap screwing into the lower end of the receptacle, and closing said lower end, said receptacle having its lower end enlarged, a shoulder being formed between the upper portion and the enlarged portion, a concavoconvex grate resting against the shoulder and having its convex face downward, said grate and cap being circular in form, and each having a central opening, a tube extending between the grate and cap, the bore thereof registering with the openings, a stem journaled in the tube, and extending beyond the cap and grate, a stirring bar secured to the upper end of the stem and fitting against the upper face of the grate, a button secured to the lower end thereof, a tube in the lateral opening, and a screen arranged transversely of the tube.

2..A pipe comprising a bowl and a stern, said bowl having a receptacle for tobacco, circular in cross section, extending from top to bottom of the same, and a lateral opening near its upper end, a cover hinged to the top of the bowl and normally closing the upper end of the receptacle, a cap screwing into the lower end of the receptacle and closing said lower end, said receptacle having its lower end enlarged, a shoulder being formed between the upper portion and the enlarged portion, a concavo-convex grate resting against the shoulder and having its convex face downward, said grate and cap being circular in form and each having a central opening, a tube extending between the grate and cap, the bore thereof registering with the openings, a stem journaled in the tube and extending beyond the cap and grate, a stirring bar secured to the upper end of the stem and fitting against the upper face of the grate, a button secured to the lower end thereof, and a removable screen arranged transversely of the lateral opening.

3. A pipe comprising a bowl and a stem, said bowl having a tobacco receptacle extending through the same, and provided with a lateral opening near its upper end, a removable screen in said opening, a cover for the upper end of the receptacle, said receptacle having its lower end enlarged, a shoulder being provided between the enlarged portion and the upper portion, a grate arranged transversely of the receptacle, the edge thereof resting against the shoulder, a cap screwing into the lower end of the opening and normally closing the same, a stem journaled in the grate and the cap, and extending above the grate and below the cap, a tube encircling the stem and bearing at its ends against the cap and grate, a stirring bar secured to the upper end of the stem,

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and a button secured to the lower end thereof.

l. A pipe comprising a bowl and a stem, said bowl having a tobacco receptacle extending through the same, and provided with a lateral opening near its upper end, a removable screen in said opening, a cover for the upper end of the receptacle, a cap detachably connected with the bowl and normally closing the lower end of the receptacle, a screen arranged transversely of the receptacle above the cap, a stirring bar on the screen, means for operating said bar, and means for connecting the cap and the screen and for holding them in spaced relation.

5. A pipe having a receptacle for tobacco opening at the top and bottom of the bowl, and provided with a lateral opening near its upper end, a removable cover for the upper end of the receptacle, a grate below the lateral opening, a cap detachably connected withthe bowl and closing the lower end of the receptacle, a connection between the cap and the grate, a stirring bar on the grate, means connected with the bar and extending through the cap for operating the same, and a removable screen in the lateral opening.

6. A pipe having a receptacle for tobacco opening at the top and bottom of the bowl and provided with a lateral opening near its upper end, a removable cover for the upper end of the receptacle, a grate below the lateral opening, a cap detachably connected with the bowl and closing the lower end of the receptacle, a connection between the cap and the grate, a stirring bar on the grate, operating means connected with the bar and extending outside of he pipe, and a removable screen in the lateral opening.

7. A pipe having a receptacle for tobacco opening at the top and bottom of the bowl and provided with a lateral opening near its upper end, a removable cover for the upper end of the receptacle, a grate below the lateral opening, a cap detachably connected with the bowl and closing the lower end of the receptacle, a connection between the cap and the grate, a stirring bar on the grate, and means outside of the pipe for operating said bar.

8. A pipe having a receptacle for tobacco opening at the top and bottom of the bowl and provided with a lateral opening near its upper end, a removable cover for the upper end of the receptacle, a grate below the lateral opening, a cap detachably connected with the bowl and closing the lower end of the receptacle, a connection between the cap and the grate, a stirring device above the grate, and means extending outside of the pipe for operating the same.

-9. A pipe having a receptacle for tobacco opening at the top and bottom of the bowl and provided with a lateral opening intermediate its ends, a removable cover for the upper end of the receptacle, aremovable grate below the lateral opening, a cap detachably connected with the bowl and closing the lower end of the receptacle, and a connection between the cap and the grate whereby to remove the grate.

10. A pipe having a tobacco receptacle opening at the top and bottom of the bowl,

and provided with a lateral opening, a cover for the top of the bowl, a cap detachably connected with the bowl and closing the lower end of the receptacle, a grate connected with the cap and arranged transversely of the receptacle above the cap, a stirring device above the grate, means extending outside of the bowl for operating said device, and a removable screen in the lateral opening.

11. A pipe having a tobacco receptacle opening at the top and bot-tom of the bowl and provided with a lateral opening, a cover for the top of the bowl, a cap detachably connected with the bowl and closing the lower end of the receptacle, a grate connected with the cap and arranged transversely of the receptacle above the cap, a stirring device above the grate, and means extending outside of the bowl for operating said device.

12. A pipe having a tobacco receptacle opening at the top and bottom of the bowl, and provided with a lateral opening, a cover for the top of the bowl, a cap detachably connected with the bowl and closing the lower end of the receptacle, a grate connected with the cap and arranged transversely of the receptacle above the cap, and a stirring device above the grate.

13. A pipe having a receptacle for tobacco provided with a lateral opening, a cover for the receptacle, a grate arranged transversely of the receptacle, ahd intermediate the ends thereof, and a stirring device above the grate and means extending outside of the bowl for operating said device.

14. A pipe having a tobacco receptacle extending through the bowl, a cover for the top of the bowl, a cap detachably connected with the bowl and closing the lower end thereof, and a grate connected with the cap and arranged transversely of the receptacle above the cap, said bowl having a lateral opening adjacent to the grate and above the same.

15. A pipe having a receptacle for tobacco extending through the bowl, a removable closure for the upper end of the receptacle, a removable closure for the lower end of the receptacle, and a grate above the lastnamed receptacle and connected therewith, said bowl having a lateral opening adjacent to the grate and above the same.

16. A pipe having a receptacle for tobacco, a cover for the receptacle, a grate arranged transversely of the receptacle and intermediate the ends thereof, and means for recover for the receptacle, said bowl having a movmg the grate, sa1d bowl hav1ng a lateral lateral openmg ad acent to the grate and openlng ad acent to the grate and above the above the same.

same. GEORGE PHILIP TOBIAS.

17. A pipe having a bowl provided With \Vitnesses: a receptacle for tobacco, a grate spaced GEORGE PATTERSON,

above the bottom of the receptacle and a JAMES EDWARDS.