US2255887A - Paper rod and the method of constructing the same - Google Patents

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Sept. `16, 1941. KATZ 2,255,887

PAPER ROD AND THE METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING THE SAME Filed June 29, 1939 Patented Sept. 16, 1941 UNITED STATES PATENT. OFFICE PAPER ROD AND THE METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING THE SAME Morris Katz, Bronx, N. Y. Application June 29, 1939, Serial No. 281,783 4 Claims. k .((Jl.y 931) This invention relates to what I term paper rod or what also may be referred to as paper stick, and particularly to a product of this type and kind employing an outer layer, casing or material, as well as havmany uses, one example of which would be in the construction of what is commonly known as lollipop sticks; and the object of the invention is to produce a product of the character described comprising a twisted paper core upon which is arranged one or more windings `of paper, Cellophane or paper and Cellophane,

y means being employed to secure and adhere the outer wrapper or wrappings upon the paper core as well as one wrapping upon the other in forming a stiff rod-like strand which may be cut into predetermined stick or rod lengths, depending upon the uses for which the resulting device is intended; a further object being to provide a product of the character described which may be of any desired cross sectional contour throughout the length thereof or of a combination of different cross sectional contours in the production of different types and kinds of rods, sticks, stirrers, agitators or the like, and with these and other objects in view, the invention consists in a device of the character described, which is constructed in accordance with the method more fully hereinafter described and claimed.

The invention is fully disclosed in the following specification, of which the1 accompanying drawing forms a part, in which the separate parts of my improvement are designated by suitable reference characters in each of the views, and in which:

Fig. 1 is a diagrammatic view of a lollipop illustrating one use or adaptation of my invention.

Fig. 2 is a diagrammatic view illustrating the method of forming one type of rod or stick acf cording to my invention.

Fig. 3 is a view similar to Fig. 2 showing another adaptation of the invention.

Fig. 4 is a view similar to Figs. 2 and 3 showing another modification. f

Figs. 5, 6 and 7 are diagrammatic cross Asectional views of modified forms of rods which may be employed.

Fig. 8 is a plan view of almodied form of product produced by simply flattening or reforming one end of a stick or rod of predetermined length in producing a stirrer or like implement; and

Fig. 9 is a diagrammatic cross sectional view showing another adaptation of the invention.

In the manufacture of lollipops it has been a common practice to employ wooden sticks upon which the candy body is arranged. These types of sticks have been very injurious to children and have caused many serious accidents, not only to the mouth and throat, but also to other parts of the head by children fallingwith the lollipop in the mouth or held in the hand. One of the features of my invention is in the production of a substitute for sticks lof this type and kind which will possess all of the required stiffness and rigidity in supporting the candy body during'the process of consuming the same; while at the same time presenting a stick-like body whichwill collapse under excessive endwise strain, thus eliminating all serious accidents of the type and kind under consideration'.

Furthermore, I provide a strand which offers greater sanitary properties in the provision of a smooth glazed surface on the exterior of the stick by reason of a cellophane or similar outer wrapping composed of a water-proof type of material of this kind so as to be unaffected by contact with moisture, especially in the consumption of the candy product arranged on the stick.

Still further, my improved stick structure lends itself to the application of trade names and the like upon the inner surface of the outer Cello phane wrap, by direct printing thereon, thus providing added commercial value to the product. These printings may also comprise verses which might appeal to a child, or may constitute floral, animal or other pictorial representations. It will also be apparent that sticks of the type and kind under consideration maybe produced more economically than the common wood sticks, while at the same time adding thereto, the many advantageous features, part of which are enumerated above.

. Simply to illustrate one adaptation of the invention, I have shown in Fig. 1 of the drawing a lollipop stick I0 for supporting a candy body Il at one end thereof. At this time it will also be apparent that the sticks may be used for supporting any othertype or kind of confection, including apples on the stick, the various frozen confections, and the like.

The stick l0 may be constructed in accordance with several methods, and in Fig. 2 of the drawing, one method of constructing a stick or strand of the type and kind under consideration, conl wear.- i assembled in one continuous operation in prol to produce any desired color disposed upon the strip I4. `will also be apparent that the strip I4 may be `paper as well as Cellophane, otherwise the lteaching in Fig. 3 of the drawing is identical as that shown in Fig. 2. In both y .able adhesive is applied to adhere the strip I4 `to the core I3 and the strip I sists in first twisting a crepe or crinkledpaper strip I2, for example kraft paper, to form abols I6 for the purposes heretofore set forth.`

By arranging these characters upon the inner surface .of the strip, noparticular care is necessary with respect to the type of inks employed, and furthermore, the characterization becomes guarded and protected against destruction. or The strips are preferably processed or ducing the resulting strand-like product II which is laterfashioned or out to form stick or rod-like products, such for example, as the lolli- 1 pop suck lo, Fig. 1.

The strip I4 may be a colored paper strip depending entirely upon the eiect which is desired in the resulting product. On the other hand, this strip may constitute lanother cellophane strip,

in which event, it would preferably becolored stances, two differently colored strips may be employed side by side or one arranged upon the other as for example at I4a in Fig. 3 of the drawtinseled strip-I4a is In this teaching, it

ing where the narrower or instances, a suit- 5 to the strip I4. 'I'hese adhesives are preferably of the nonpoisonous type such for example as used .on ;various gummed products, and may be applied directly to both surfaces of the strip I4, or as shown in the drawing, may be applied to the core `I3 as shown at I8 and upon the strip I4 as shown lat I9 through the medium of sprays, brushes or `other applicators, as indicated at 2li, 2|. The only difference in the structure shown in Fig. 3 of the drawing, is that the cement or adhesive is applied also on the outer surface of the strip I4a. The cement employed' in addition to adhering or cementing the various strands one upon the other and upon the core, also gives to theresulting product I'I, when dry, a stiffness and rigidity substantially equal to that of an ordinary wood stick, with the exception that insofar as strength is concerned when subjected to endwise strains, my composite paper or paper and Cellophane strip will collapse when subjected to an end-wise blow, and infact will bend when forcibly strained at any point throughout the length thereof. The cementing of the various Wrappings or jackets will prevent any possible unravelling of the ends of the resulting stick, and in fact it is difficult to peel off or unravel these ends. A more or le'ss homogeneous mass of the material results in the finished product. In Fig. 3 of the drawing, it will be apparent that the resulting product I'Ia will have the nareffect. In some in-l Ypacientes? 23 is spirally wound directly u l0 terial. Otherwise, these strands would belused solely for reinforcing purposes and not have the added property of producing ornamental effects. Instead of a at strip, a round strand, commonly referred to as va tinsel, could be substituted for the strip Hal In Fig. 4 of the drawing, another `adaptation of the invention is shown wherei fa. single strip p/xni the core IBa. When using in the core a dar colored kraft paper, it is desirable to use an outer Cellophane strip 23 of colored material, unless it be desired to maintain the color of u in the resulting product IIb. In' the present instance, a red Cellophane stripj23 is shown applied to the core I8a and at 24 is shown the adhesive for adhering the strip 23 to the core also to give rigidity to the .resulting product. With the structure shown in Fig. 4, the inner surface of the strip 23 may be printed in two or more colors to put any type or kind of characterizations thereon, in accordance with th'e teachings in Fig. 2 of the drawing. The structure shown in Fig. 4 would be primarily used in the production of a thinner resulting stick or rod. On the other hand, a larger core I8a could be used if the diameter of the stick or rod is to be maintained.

In Fig. 8 of the drawing, I have shown a slight modification in the resulting product, which consists in providing a stick or rod Illa having a flattened or enlarged end Illb at one endthereof. 'Ihe stick is produced in accordance with the teachings above set forth in connection with Figs. 2, 3 and 4 of the drawing. The flattened end IIIb is produced by simply applying pressure to the end of the stick before the same has become finally set or hardened. This will adapt the device as shown in Fig. 8 to the production of stirrers, agitators, or otherfdevices used in mixing or stirring drinks, but may be used wherever rods or sticks of this type and kind are employed. On the other hand, it will be understood that the wide flattened end III-b may be used as a handle for a lollipop, or on the other hand may be used forl the supporting end of the candy body I l.

It is also to be understood that'in some products, two or more of the enlarged portions may be disposed at different sections or areas of a resulting device. In fact, the entire device may be shaped into an irregular or other than round cross sectional contoun For example, in Fig. 5 of the drawing, I have shown at 25 a Vstick of elliptical cross sectional form. In Fig. 6, I have shown a stick l26 of triangular cross sectional form, and in Fig. 7 of the drawing I have shown at 27 a stick of half-round cross sectional form. These shapes may be produced by die forming or shaping the round rod while 'in its soft and unhardened state. Suitable means may be provided for maintaining the shape of the product during the hardening or drying process.

In addition to producing products of the type and kind under consideration for devices such as those I have mentioned for illustrative purposes, it will be apparent that my invention deals primarily with the construction of what might be termed a paper stick or rod having the waterproof and other characteristics ing the same for ariyeuse to which the same might be employed. In` some instances, such for example in forming curtain rods and the like, center metallic cores 28 ,may be employed withinv the kraft paper core |8b as is indicated in Fig. 9 of the Ykraft paper A set forth, adapt-' the drawing, upon which are arranged the wrappings Ila, l5a as is taught in Figs. 2 and 3, and'in some instances a single outer wrapper may be employed as is taught in Fig. 4,0! the drawing. In some further instances, the metalcore 28 may be composed of a pliable rodA or wire capable of maintaining a predetermined position when bent, thus adapting the device to other uses, while at the same time maintaining the hard or firm texture of the outer wall structure of the complete device. It will be noted that the kraft paper may be spirally wrapped upon the rigid rod or strand 28.

As heretofore indicated, my improved moistureproof and ornamented stick or rod may be used Wherever a product of this type and kind can be practically used in replacing wood and metallic products and in producing various articles of manufacture, such for example, as curtain rods, wire garment hangers, etc. In these instances, the metallic cores may be used where added stiflness or rigidity and greater tensile strength is required.

Having fully described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is: J

1. An elongated strand-like body of rigid characteristics comprising a kraft paper core, a spiral ,casing arranged directly upon and adhered to the core, an outer spiral jacket arranged upon said casing` and adhered thereto, said jacket being composed of water-prooi material, and a metallic core element disposed and housed within said paper core.

2. An elongated strand-like body of rigid characteristics comprising a twisted paper core, a

spiral casing arranged directly upon and adhered to lthe core, anouter spiral jacket arranged upon said casing and adhered thereto, said jacket being composedof water-proof material, and a narrow strip or strand arranged intermediate the casing and jacket in spiral arrangement with the adjacent spirals spaced one from the other longitudinally of the resulting body.

3. The herein described method of forming a rigid stick of the character described, which consists in twisting a paper strip to form a relatively thick core, spirally wrapping a casing directly upon the' core with an adhesive disposed between the core and said casing, characterizing one surface of a water-prooi Cellophane strip at predetermined intervals longitudinally thereof, spirally wrapping said Cellophane strip upon said casing. then drying the product thus formed to form a substantially rigid elongated strand, and then cutting the strand into predetermined stick lengths.

4. Arr/elongated strand-like body of rigid characteristics comprising a twisted paper core, a spiral casing arranged directly upon and adhered to the core, an outer spiral jacket arranged upon said casing and adhered thereto. said jacket being composed oLwater-proof material, a narrow strip or strand arranged intermediate the casing and jacket in spiral arrangement with the adjacent spirals spaced one from the other longitudinally of the resulting body, a predetermined portion of said body being attened to form a relatively wide and thin enlarged finger grip portion thereon.

MORRIS KATZ.

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