US3570659A
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Combined tobacco pipe charger and tobacco pouch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-03-25
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Granted: 1971-03-16
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Expires: 1989-03-25
Abstract
Abstract Loading means for a smoker''s pipe including a tobacco pouch and quick releasable securing means for connecting said pouch on said loading means.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert C Richey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:12
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24F; A24F23/00; A24F23/02; A24F23/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
In a pipe smoker''s accessory comprising a head having a longitudinally extending bore formed therein, a pouch associated with the head, a piston mounted for reciprocation in said bore, the head having a slot therein, the piston normally closing the slot in the head at one extreme direction of its reciprocal movement and opening said slot at its other direction of movement to enable passage of tobacco from the pouch into the bore of the head and whereby return of the piston to said extreme direction of reciprocation effects discharge of the tobacco from the bore, that improvement which comprises: means for detachably connecting the pouch to the head including means depending from the head about the slot for engagement with the pouch, said means including a continuous flange; a series of tabs projecting outwardly from the flange; the pouch having an upper peripheral edge slidably engaging the flange throughout substantially the full extent thereof,; and means on the pouch peripheral edge releasably engaged with said tabs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
In a pipe smoker''s accessory comprising a head having a longitudinally extending bore formed therein, a pouch associated with the head, a piston mounted for reciprocation in said bore, the head having a slot therein, the piston normally closing the slot in the head at one extreme direction of its reciprocal movement and opening said slot at its other direction of movement to enable passage of tobacco from the pouch into the bore of the head and whereby return of the piston to said extreme direction of reciprocation effects discharge of the tobacco from the bore, that improvement which comprises: means for detachably connecting the pouch to the head including means depending from the head about the slot for engagement with the pouch, said means including a continuous flange; a series of tabs projecting outwardly from the flange; the pouch having an upper peripheral edge slidably engaging the flange throughout substantially the full extent thereof,; and means on the pouch peripheral edge releasably engaged with said tabs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The improvement of claim 1, wherein: the flange has areas of increased dimension from which the tabs extend; and the pouch peripheral edge is shaped to conform with the flange.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The improvement of claim 2, wherein: the tabs comprise outwardly extended cylindrical elements; and the means on the pouch peripheral edge comprise lips with openings formed therein to receive the tabs.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-03-15 | 1974-09-14 | 1975-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-15 | 1978-09-14 | 1979-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-15 | 1982-09-14 | 1983-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |