Improvements in and relating to Tobacco Pipes.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Aug., 1894-Accepted, 6th Oct., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Tobacco Pipes.
I, WILLIAM SHELLEY of 28, Clifton Hill, Brighton, Tailor, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to tobacco pipes and has for its objects to provide means
whereby a perfectly dry smoke is obtained, that is to say; the devoid of the
nicotine, moisture etc. entering the mouth, as well as the protection of any dust
and small particles of tobacco entering and blocking up the smoke passage in the
stem of the pipe.
And in order that my invention may be more thoroughly understood I have
appended the accompanying sheet of drawings, in which
Figure 1. is a sectional elevational view of a pipe constructed in accordance with
my invention and
Figure 2. is an enlarged detailed plan view of the plug hereinafter more
particularly referred to.
In accordance with my invention I construct the pipe "a" in such a manner
as when being smoked it is charged at the bottom, instead of at the top; and, also
the bore "b is continued up through the side of the bowl, to the top, instead of
being carried to the bottom of the bowl as is generally the case with tobacco pipes
now in use.
The opening at the bottom of the bowl is closed by means of a hinged flap or
door "c," which is secured thereto and kept shut by any suitable means.
Situated within the top of the bowl of the pipe is a plug "d," which is
constructed of tin or like suitable metal. The ends of said plug are turned up and
its centre is dome or bell shaped, which latter is punched or otherwise formed with
a series of small holes "e through which the smoke passes; and, any nicotine
coming out of the tobacco will fall into the recess between the dome and the sides
of the plug, so that when the tobacco is alight the plug becomes hot and
consequently the nicotine is burnt and destroyed.
To obviate against a "hot smoke " I provide at the other side of the bowl an
opening or aperture "f" through which air is drawn, and which latter intermingles
with the smoke, consequently a cool; dry and pleasant smoke is obtained.
Provided at the bottom of the bowl is a cap or cover "g" which is secured by
means of being interiorally screw threaded, thus making this portion of the bowl
airtight.
I also provide at the bottom of the bowl draught holes "h."
As will readily be seen by my invention any grit or dust which may get into the
bore (at the mouth end) as often happens when placed in the pocket of the user,
can quickly be removed; as, the bore being straight, a piece of wire or the like
can easily be drawn through said bore.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I wish to be understood that I
make no claim to the construction of the pipe proper, but what I claim and desire
to secure by Letters Patent is ;
In tobacco pipes which are charged at the bottom the employment of the dome

page_text: or bell shaped plug "d," provided with holes "
set forth..
Dated this 31st day of August 1894.
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as and for the purposes herein
V. LAZARUS,
1, Furnival Street, Holborn, E.C., Agent for Applicant.