Great find Andy. I enjoy reading historic patents. They tell a lot about the design as well as the times.
I wonder what was behind the patent of the zippo lighter? It was the middle of the depression. I imagine a whole bunk house of men away from their family working on some government project. I imagine many a guy rolled his own smoke to pass the time and a lighter that can't blow out could be in high demand.
Great find Andy. I enjoy reading historic patents. They tell a lot about the design as well as the times.
ReplyDeleteI wonder what was behind the patent of the zippo lighter? It was the middle of the depression. I imagine a whole bunk house of men away from their family working on some government project. I imagine many a guy rolled his own smoke to pass the time and a lighter that can't blow out could be in high demand.