Magnificiently Strange Patents (Picture Heavy)

blackbeard

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So, to start off....I have spent WAY too much time looking at patents. Enjoying the oddities. Thought I would post a few, and likely more later. If you happen to have one if these weird pipes if they were even produced. PLEASE share. I would love to see them. Anyways, Here we go starting with built in lighters. (Favorite so far first in weirdness) Also, some patents have several drawings, however I will only be posting the first one. I also don't usually bother with much past the 1960's as they usually are made for other things...I'll look, but rarely find.
...the light...really

https://www.google.com/patents/US3402723

When it blows up in your face....

SLINKY!

Now for some multi-use pipes.
Cane Pipe #1

Cane Pipe #2

Last but certainly not least....I want one...
For the clencher who needs to see in the dark.

I am finding these all the time. If you want a patent for a weird pipe you have, give me some info/pictures and if I can find it or run across it I'll help you out. If someone has the flashlight one...and it works....whatcha need for it? I am considering taping a little light on one of my pipes now..

 

blackbeard

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The link for the 3rd one down messed up and can't go back to fix it. SO for the bulky lighter attachment.
Built in Lighter

 

fnord

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These are a hoot, Tyler.
Thank you.
Fnord

 

blackbeard

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You wouldn't believe how many patents I have saved up involving Falcon/National Briar Pipe Co. and other various "system" pipes.....it's becoming an issue. Especially when I want to clean up my bookmarks and save it all. I'm enjoying it....you wait until I attach a little flash light to one of my pipes. LED is new...less bulk and it's better than a head light if it's on your pipe. ....P.S. If you ever wonder what a Bipolar pipe smoker does during a manic state....well this is it.

 

blackbeard

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Another George Lyeso Flashlight Pipe!

 

blackbeard

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Apparently there is more...this one seems a bit...much

I love this. The primary object of this invention is to provide a smokers appliance with illuminating means for permitting the user of the appliance to have unobstructed use of his hands while working in an unlighted place.

 

jvnshr

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Wow, really interesting. Thanks for sharing.

 

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What a great idea for a thread! The pipe world is full of this wonderful wackiness.

 

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This wack-a-doodle was made in my small town in Hagerstown, MD. I whiffed on one offered on Ebay a few years ago, the metal pipe guy beat me to it.

And the pipe that was produced:

 

cosmicfolklore

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I've been meaning to draw up plans for a combined tiny steam engine pipe. It wouldn't have to produce much energy, just spin and whistle would make me happy. ::

 

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Hah, Michael you always have a neat take on things!
I love the electric lighter, the one shown hanging from the light bulb fixture. Wonder if it comes in both 110 and 220? And with a warning sticker to not smoke it in the bathtub! With it being already wired, a flashlight or floodlight attachment would be easy and relatively light weight!
And it gets rid of that annoying dottle by apparently lighting from the bottom of the chamber.
Thanks, Tyler, for a great series!

 

edgreen

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There's this one, of Porsche design, that morphed into the second.

 

reniaeats

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This is fascinating! I'm sensing the makings of a coffee table book here.

 

davet

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I've been meaning to draw up plans for a combined tiny steam engine pipe. It wouldn't have to produce much energy, just spin and whistle would make me happy.

Click to expand...

A friend was showing me pictures of a tiny "external combustion engine" he made. I asked what it does and he said "Oh nothing, it just sits on the bench and runs" :mrgreen:

 

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the pipe above the Porsche design is made using the body of a small engine carburetor. It made the rounds here a few years ago.

 

daveinlax

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I don't know if the gadgets on these Dunhill Patent pipes were patented but they are pretty cool. Friend and collector Tony Soderman brought these and other old unsmoked pipes to my place for the club inspection. ClickClick took the pictures. 8O

 

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What is that blade for?

 

randelli

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I think a built in spit valve would be handy!

 

hawke

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Loving this thread!
Bi-Polar has many advantages Tyler. My wife has the dreaded condition but she has some very exciting abilities I am amazed by.

 

hawke

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Here's one that might fit in this thread Tyler.