IMPROVEMENTS IN TOBACCO PIPES, CIGAR, AND CIGARETTE HOLDERS
Year: 1886

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LESLIE EVELYN LIARDET, Architect & Surveyor, 16 London St. London, E.C. do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN TOBACCO PIPES,
CIGAR, AND CIGARETTE HOLDERS, to be as follows:-
The bowl of pipe that holds the tobacco is screwed or formed with nozzles &c
and let into a bowl, this upper bowl that holds the tobacco can be made detachable
from the lower bowl by unscrewing or pulling it away from the lower bowl―The
bottom part of upper detachable bowl is perforated with holes to form a plug, upper
detachable bowl and plug forming one piece together, making a combination of plug
and bowl:
The lower bowl of which stem of pipe is formed on is constructed so as to allow
upper detachable plug and bowl to be screwed or let into it-A well, hollow, or
cavity is scooped or bored out of inside of bottom of lower bowl serving, as a
reservoir to recieve and contain any nicotine, oil, liquid matter, &c that may drop,
or pass through plug from tobacco in upper detachable bowl..
In order to prevent the tobacco reasorbing liquid matter, nicotine &c that may
collect in well or resevoir formed in inside of bottom of lower bowl, the upper
detachable plug bowl when screwed or adjusted into lower bowl is so arranged to
allow sufficient length of space of about (one quarter of an inch) "between plug
and upper part of well or resevoir, so that bottom of plug does not touch well or
resevoir even if filled with liquid matter, this enables the tobacco to be kept
perfectly dry and prevents reasorbing any liquid matter in well &c after liquid
moisture &c once having passed from upper detachable bowl through plug.
Through stem a bore or channel is bored to allow smoke to pass from bowl
through stem (as in an ordinary pipe) the transverse section of which is circular
in form-the bottom part of bore or channel in stem is above or in a line with
top or upper. edge of well, so that contents of well cannot draw into or drain into
stem.
A bore or channel of larger. diameter is bored down stem half way down from
extreme end of stem, the centre of which in boreing is taken from the centre of
smaller bore in stem thus constructing a complete continuous bore or channel
through stem to allow smoke to pass from bowl through stem.
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A long-continuous hollow tapering band is adjusted to stem, tapering from stem
towards mouthpiece, and is detachable from stem by unscrewing &c rendering the
inside to be easily cleaned, the end of long, hollow tapering band that is adjustable
to stem is of larger diameter than the opposite end thus forming the tapering, this
band forms a well lory resevoir for liquid matter accrueing from vapour &c and
liquid lies at the bottom until band is unscrewed &c from stem and liquid thrown
out. The bore of this hollow, tapering band is of larger diameter than largest bore
of stem to prevent liquid matter nicotine &c draining into stem or mouthpiece, this
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page_text: band also forms a smoke chamber and cools the smoke, also allows smoke to pass
from bowl to mouthpiece.
The long hollow tapering band is detached from stem and a mouthpiece is passed
down it, the part of mouthpiece held by smoker's mouth first inserted, and enters
the end of band that is adjusted to stem and pulled into position as a mouthpiece,
then the long tapering band is adjusted to stem with mouthpiece in position ready
for smoking, the part of mouthpiece held by smoker's mouth extends outwards
from smallest end of long tapering band serving as a mouthpiece.
To prevent mouthpiece becoming detached from long tapering smallest end of
band when in position ready for smoking, the end of mouthpiece farthest away
from mouth of smoker is made of larger diameter than small end of long tapering
band nearest mouth of smoker, so that a complete fit is made by pulling mouthpiece
through band until tightly bauled to each other.
Through mouthpiece a bore or channel is bored in an uppermost direction
curveing at the end away from the part of mouthpiece held by the smoker's
mouth so as to prevent any saliva entering the hollow long tapering tube or smoke
chamber.
I attach to end of mouthpiece farthest away from smoker's mouth a long
continuous solid thin piece of bone, ivory or any other suitable substance and
extend it from mouthpiece through or down inside center of smoke chamber or tube
into bore of stem, the end of this cleaner nearest bore of stem is made the same
diameter as smaller bore leading from bowl through stem so that by telescoping
mouthpiece down long tapering tube or smoke chamber, travels this long piece of
bone cleaner down tube and bore in stem into lower bowl sweeping and cleaning
bore of stem, thus, mouthpiece with cleaner acts as a combination of cleaner and
mouthpiece.
At the end of this cleaning rod it is formed to a sharp spike to remove and clean
plug holes, should they get plugged up, also acts when pipe is in position for
smoking, to divide the current of smoke into two parts.
The bore from mouthpiece may also extend into this cleaner and by having a
hole formed in uppermost part of bone cleaner allows a free channel for smoke to
pass from bowl to mouth of smoker.
The cleaner which is fixed on to end of mouthpiece is passed inside tube or
smoke chamber.
The pipe is constructed of three or more separate detachable parts viz. mouth-
piece with cleaner attached thereto, smoke chamber, or long continuous tapering
tube, with mouthpiece and cleaner passed down it fixed at end of stem, bowl
containing well in bowl and upper detachable bowl.
On the inside of lower bowl below plug of upper detachable bowl and also above
upper part of well, I project or bore out a continuous groove or throat so that when
pipe is laid down on its side or turned upside down, should there be any liquid
matter in well or stem prevents it getting into detachable bowl and tobacco.
I also apply this throat or groove to end of mouthpiece farthest from smoker's
mouth to prevent liquid matter, vapour &c leaking out or when colapsing mouth-
piece down tube and wetting mouthpiece.
I also apply this groove or throat on inside of tube, stem, or any part of Cigarette,
or Cigar Holder internaly.
A sponge or any other suitable device may be inserted down tube medicated
to allay Asthma &c this sponge or any other suitable device may be scented so
as to give a scented aroma to smoke either in the Cigar, Cigarette Holder or
Pipe,

page_text: Improvements in pacco Pipes, Cigar, and Cigarette Holders.
I, LESLIE EVELYN LIARDET of 16 London Street, London, EC.. Architect and
Surveyor, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement and accompanying Drawing :—
By my Invention the Bowl of the Pipe or receptacle intended to contain the
Tobacco is suitably shaped and formed having in connection therewith a tube
which is bored or scooped out to the required extent in its internal length, but
narrowed at the bowl end so as to form a collar or "stop" at the particular
or required portion thereof, and between which and the further end of the said
tube or connection a chamber or reservoir is made and provided therein for the
specific purpose of receiving the deposit of the Nicotine or essential Oil, Moisture,
liquid or other matter that may accumulate or collect from time to time therein.
Into the said tube or chamber I further form and provide a plug or tube conically
shaped at its end toward the bowl so as to work freely therein and screwed into or
secured to a further corresponding tube or connection forming the mouthpiece
which is suitably shaped at its extremity or "lip-end" and bored throughout in its
length and joining the opening in the tube or plug which is likewise bored but
only to a small extent of its length where an opening is formed from its centre
extending uppermost and leading into the chamber or reservoir formed around it
when in position so as to give a free admission or passage for the smoke to enter
previous to which it is distributed around and divided in its passage before
entering therein by means of the conical plug (acting as a deflector) and becomes
thoroughly cooled in its passage and at the same time all other extraneous matter is
condensed or precipitated into the chamber or reservoir and prevented from being
drawn into the mouth of the smoker,
I provide a thin hollow band or tube either of metal or other material as may
be preferred so as to be slid over or screwed upon and surrounding the extreme
end of the stem or Bowl connection and tapering therefrom for a suitable distance
to receive the mouth piece, which may likewise be tapered to correspond and
readily detachable from each other when needed, and before being fixed in position,
the "lip-end" or tapered portion of the mouth piece is passed through the slightly
increased opening or end of the hollow band in the first instance before placing the
same over the stem end of the pipe, and on pressing or pulling them as it were
apart or in a contrary direction a tight fit or secure air tight joint is made; or in
addition to which they may be so arranged as to be screwed or secured together or
apart as the case may be.
When the smoker desires and has finished for the time with his Pipe and before
placing it away and for portability in carrying, in the first instance he simply
presses the mouthpiece, it being so formed and provided as to be able to slide.
freely inwards and become in manner telescopic or collapsible entirely within the
stem of the Pipe, excepting just the extreme or "lip end," and the tube or conical™
plug connection therewith then takes into the internal portion of the bowl and
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page_text: aids to shut off the draught and "put out" the pipe and vice-versa when again
required it is instantly withdrawn outwards and secured in manner previously
described. When the mouthpiece is pressed inwards its end takes and rests against
the collar or reduced portion of the diameter of the stem towards the Bowl and
end of the chamber thus forming a "stop."
I also provide at the inner end of the Mouthpiece where the conical plug con-
nection joins it, a ring or annular space therein likewise at the end or inside of the
thin hollow band or ferule so as to further aid or assist in creating a vacuum or
further chamber or-space for the smoke contained therein to be cooled and inducing
a free passage for the same.
When it is found necessary to clean out the Pipe and get rid of the essential oil
or other accumulation, which is effected by simply withdrawing or taking the thin
hollow band or ferule apart from the stem of the pipe, the Mouthpiece and conical
plug connection coming away with it, and by blowing through the mouthpiece as
well as at the Bowl end, or allowing it to empty the contents that may have
accumulated within the chamber or reservoir as well as the passages in the tube, it
will then again when restored in position be found quite free and sweet for use;
further that by forming the small tapered or cone plug with a groove or grooves
towards its end it enables it when either withdrawn or inserted to act both as a
cleaner and in expelling any waste. It may likewise serve as a "pick" when
withdrawn to remove and clear out the openings where plugs are used within in
the Bowl, or to free the tobacco when loaded or pressed in too tightly in the bowl
as to be unable to get it to ignite or draw.
In some cases I may in combination employ an inner Bowl or chamber to
contain the tobacco, having openings or nozzles formed therein, and let into the
main Bowl of the Pipe, which may be screwed in or otherwise fitted.
In the case of Cigar or Cigarette holders, the same principle applies as that
berein described and adapted to a Pipe and the small conical plug will in the
former case assist when pressed inwards to instantly discharge the stump or end of
the Cigar or Cigarette when nearly finished with, and that a similar form or shape
as that of a Pipe, previously described, may be likewise applied for Cigar and
Cigarette holders, but suitably proportioned for the purpose.
Should it be deemed necessary to apply internally a sponge or any other suitable
absorbing substance or matter in addition or to contain any medicated matter to
allay Asthma or other affections it may be inserted within the chamber, or reservoir
formed in the stem of the pipe or holder.
Either Pipes, Cigar or Cigarette holders may be made according to my method
either of Meerschaum, Wood, Clay or other suitable material and the cone plug and
connection as well as the mouthpiece may be either of Bone, Ivory, Vulcanite or
any other suitable material that may be found most suitable especially when
possessing the quality of acting as a non conductor of heat.
In the accompanying Drawing-Figure 1 exhibits an elevation of my Improve-
ments as adapted to a Tobacco Pipe and in position for use.
Figure 2 is likewise an elevation but shewing the Mouthpiece pressed inwards
or collapsed and out of position when not required to be in use.
Figures 3 and 4 respectively are longitudinal sections of Figures 1 and 2.
Figures 5 and 6 are transverse sections taken on the lines A, B and C, D of
Figure 3.
Figure 7 is a section shewing a Mouthpiece with the conical plug and connection
contained within a hollow band or Ferule around the stem of a Pipe to which it is
in this case shown as screwed therein on the inside or may be otherwise and so
secured when in position.
Figure 8 is a section of the same when unscrewed and pressed or telescoped
inwards out of use or position. Figure 9 is a cross section taken at the line E, F
of Figure 7.
The following letters of reference correspond to like or corresponding parts in
the fun hamain found La
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page_text: C the Chamber or reservoir: D the conical or tapered Plug with its connection or
spindle E attached or secured to the mouth piece F: E¹ is an opening extending
uppermost for the admission of the smoke as herein referred to: G is a collar or
stud for the end of the mouth piece F to take against when pressed inwards: H is
the tapered band or ferule which goes over and fits upon or may be screwed to the
end of the pipe stem B, and within which the mouthpiece F is caused to slide or
work and when out in position is either screwed in as shewn or pulled together
and apart so as to create and cause a secure and firm air tight joint.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner, the same is to be performed, and illustrated the
same in the accompanying drawing, I declare that what I claim is
Firstly. In providing for and forming a Pipe or holder capable of arresting the
smoke in its ordinary heated volume and state into the mouth of the smoker or
user by means of the conical or tapered plug which diffuses or distributes the
same around and in the Chamber or reservoir before entering the opening provided
in connection with the mouth piece as described.
Secondly. In so arranging and providing for the mouthpiece being collapsed or
compressed in a telescopic form or manner (similar to that as shewn and described)
within the stem of the pipe and rendering it very compact and portable when not
in use and in addition thereto the facility given to cleanse or clear out the contents
of objectionable accumulations from time to time contained in the Chamber.
Thirdly. In the general arrangement for the specific purposes intended and
described which may be slightly varied to suit the particular description of article
likewise as to the form shape or design that may be wished to produce. Also in
so forming and fitting the inner end of the mouthpiece in some cases as may be
preferred with a screw or thread taking into a corresponding screw or thread on
the inner side of the hollow band or ferule, altho in some cases this may be
dispensed with and fitted as herein described.