Improvements in Tobacco Pipes and in Cigar and Cigarette Holders.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Dec., 1897-Accepted, 22nd Jan., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Tobacco Pipes and in Cigar and Cigarette Holders.
İ, FREDERICK PARSONS, of 7, London Street, Newport, Monmouthshire, Com-
mercial Traveller, 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:―
This invention relates to improvements in the construction of tobacco pipes, these
improvements being also applicable to cigar and cigarette holders and the inven-
tion provides a means by which the nicotine or moisture from the tobacco can be
prevented from reaching the mouth of the smoker, rendering the smoking more
agreeable.
A chamber is formed in the stem of the pipe or in the end of the mouthpiece.
The bore of the stem and mouthpiece passes into this chamber so that the smoke is
drawn through it, and any nicotine it may carry is deposited. An additional
chamber is also provided connected with the main one and adapted to receive any
nicotine that may be deposited so that the main chamber is kept comparatively
clear. The chamber may be filled with an absorbent material such as cotton wool
or asbestos, in order to purify the smoke more thoroughly.
In the case of pipes, the chamber may be formed immediately below the bowl,
and the secondary chamber or receptacle is below the first chamber projecting
slightly from the pipe and serving as a holder in smoking. The stem may also
be made double with a durable rod of asbestos in its bore or chamber.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, reference is had to
the accompanying sheet of drawings, in which Fig. 1 is a longitudinal section of a
pipe constructed according to my invention, Fig. 2 shows a modified construction,
and Fig. 3 is a section of a cigar or cigarette holder provided with my improvement.
A is the bowl of the pipe with the stem a in which the chamber B is formed. In
the pipe shown in Fig. 2 this chamber is close to the bowl but in Fig. 1 is at some
distance from it. The bore a¹ of the stem extends into one end of the chamber
and the bore of the mouthpiece C opens at the other. The bores may, in each case
be extended slightly into the chamber by small tubular projections on the stem
and mouthpiece. This chamber may be filled with absorbent material b as shown
in Fig. 1, or may be left clear. At the bottom of the chamber the small recess or
hole is provided closed by the cap 62. This forms a receptacle into which the
nicotine from the chamber can flow, also allowing it to be discharged by removing
the cap, and if necessary blowing through the mouthpiece.
In Fig. 2 a small additional chamber or receptacle D is provided immediately
below the bowl and projecting from the surface of the pipe. This is connected
to the bottom of the main chamber so that any nicotine in the latter will flow into
the lower receptacle, and be kept out of the way. As shown in the receptacle d
on which the cap d¹ is fitted. On removing this cap any substance accumulated
can be discharged, and the accumulation may also be discharged from the air
chamber, on removing the mouthpiece. The receptacle may be of any shape
suitable for the form of pipe, and the chamber may be formed at the junction of
the stem and mouthpiece.

page_text: Referring to Fig. 3 the holder A¹ is formed with the enlarged portion a² at about
the middle. This forms. a chamber through which the smoke must pass before
it reaches the mouth, and as in the case of the pipe, absorbent material may be
placed in the said chamber. The holder may also be provided with the recep-
tacle D' at its lower side to receive any nicotine which may be deposited in the
main chamber.
The pipe and holder shown are of the ordinary shape, but I may make the stem
bent at the middle so that the chamber is situated at the lowest point.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
(1) An improved tobacco pipe, having a chamber formed in the stem or mouth-
piece, with or without absorbent material, through which the smoke must be
drawn, and a small receptacle below the said chamber adapted to receive any
nicotine which may be deposited, substantially as and for the purposes specified.
(2) An improved tobacco pipe, having a chamber in the stem or mouthpiece
with or without absorbent material, an opening at the lower side of the said
chamber, a detachable cap or plate closing the said opening and forming it into a
receptacle for the nicotine deposited, substantially as described and shown in Fig. 1
and for the purposes specified.
(3) An improved tobacco pipe, having a chamber formed in the stem immedi-
ately below the bowl, with or without absorbent material, a secondary chamber or
receptacle below the first connected with it and adapted to receive the nicotine
deposited, and a cap fitted to the said receptacle, substantially as described and
shown in Fig. 2 and for the purposes specified.
(4) An improved cigar and cigarette holder, having a chamber, with or without
absorbent material, through which the smoke must be drawn, and a receptacle at
the bottom of the said chamber adapted to receive the nicotine deposited, substan-
tially as described and shown in Fig. 3 of the drawings, and for the purposes
specified.
Dated his 2nd 1....
1007
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.