CIGARETTE DEVICE

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the field of smoking devices.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Smoking has been a widespread practice across various cultures for centuries. Traditional smoking methods typically involve the combustion of tobacco or other herbal substances, which are then inhaled by the user. These methods have evolved over time, from primitive pipes to more sophisticated devices, yet the fundamental process remains largely unchanged.

The act of smoking traditionally requires several separate components: the smoking material, a device to contain the material during combustion, and a means of ignition.

Current smoking solutions often require users to manage multiple separate items, including the smoking material, a lighter or matches, and sometimes additional tools for preparation or maintenance. This separation of essential components can lead to situations where one or more elements may be forgotten, lost, or damaged, preventing the user from engaging in the activity when desired.

Furthermore, conventional smoking methods may expose the smoking materials to environmental factors such as moisture or contamination, potentially degrading the quality of the experience. The lack of an integrated solution that addresses these challenges represents a gap in the current market offerings for smoking enthusiasts.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure for a cigarette device relates to an integrated smoking apparatus wherein all components necessary for smoking are consolidated within a single, ergonomic device.

The apparatus comprises a main body and a removably attachable cover which can be made of an injection molded thermoplastic urethane (TPU), but more preferably is constructed of silicone rubber and Nylon. The apparatus can be manufactured in various color options.

The main body incorporates a top surface with multiple recesses configured to receive various operational components. A first recess is for storage of a volume of smoking material; a second recess is for receiving and storage of a cleaning rod; a third recess is sized for receiving a bottom portion of a disposable lighter; and a fourth recess is sized for receiving a bottom portion of a metallic tubular element configured to contain smoking composition for combustion. Regarding the first recess which is used for storage of smoking material such as tobacco, a cap is attached to the cleaning rod in which the rod is received into the second recess while the cap frictionally engages with the sidewall of the first recess.

When fully assembled for operation, the apparatus will include smoking material in the first recess, a cleaning rod disposed in the second recess with a cap covering the first recess, a disposable lighter partly disposed in the third recess and the metallic tubular element partially disposed in the fourth recess. The relative positioning of the third recess and fourth recess, allow a flame generated by the disposable lighter to ignite the smoking material present in the metallic tubular element. When the metallic tubular element is packed with smoking material as will be discussed later, and the cover is removably attached to the main body, the top edge of the metallic tubular element contacts the interior surface of the cover preventing spillage of smoking material from the metallic tubular element no matter the orientation of the apparatus. The cap can also function as a smoke screen on windy days when the apparatus is used for smoking.

The metallic tubular element functions as a metallic smoking pipe according to known configurations in the art. Upon removal of the cover, the main body is configured to facilitate single-handed operation, allowing the user to simultaneously hold the main body, position it for inhalation, and activate the disposable lighter to ignite the smoking material residing in the metallic smoking pipe, generating smoke for user inhalation.

Preferably, the external surfaces of the apparatus exhibit a smooth texture while maintaining sufficient pliability to ensure secure handling during daily transport. The interface between the cover and main body creates a substantially sealed enclosure that protects internal components from environmental factors such as moisture.

The base of the main body has an aperture communicating with the fourth recess for inhalation of smoking material by the user. The aperture has a diameter smaller than the outside diameter of the metallic smoking pipe to prevent removal thru the aperture.

The fourth recess is further dimensioned with a predetermined depth and the metallic smoking pipe received into the fourth recess has a corresponding length such that when the metallic smoking pipe is fully inserted into the fourth recess and the cover is removably attached to the main body, the combustion end of the metallic smoking pipe extends upward from the fourth recess and establishes physical contact with the interior surface of the cover. This structural interface between the combustion end of the metallic smoking pipe and the cover creates a mechanical barrier that prevents unintended spillage of smoking material from the metallic smoking pipe.

Additionally, the third recess is configured with a specific depth and the disposable lighter has a corresponding length such that when the disposable lighter is inserted into the second recess, the flame generation point is positioned at a predetermined distance from the combustion end of the metallic smoking pipe partially disposed in the fourth recess, facilitating effective ignition and combustion of the smoking material when the flame is drawn to the combustion end by user inhalation through the aperture.

In operation, the metallic smoking pipe can be loaded with smoking material and then the cover can be placed upon main body allowing the apparatus to be transported in a user's pocket. When smoking is desired, the cover can be removed when the apparatus is in an upright position, enabling the user to activate the disposable lighter and immediately smoke the smoking material residing in the metallic smoking pipe.

The apparatus is designed to accommodate commercially available replacement components, enhancing long-term usability through simple component substitution when original elements are depleted or damaged.

By integrating all necessary smoking components into a unified device, the present invention addresses the inconvenience and inefficiency associated with managing multiple separate items traditionally required for smoking activities, while simultaneously providing protection for smoking materials against environmental degradation.

The disclosure also provides support for a smoking device comprising: a main body having a first recess, a second recess, a third recess, a fourth recess, and an aperture at a base of the main body, wherein the aperture communicates with the fourth recess, a cover removably attachable to the main body, a rod having a cap at one end, the rod slidably received into the second recess, wherein the first recess has a cavity configured for storage of smoking material, and wherein the cap frictionally engages an upper portion of a sidewall of the first recess, a disposable lighter slidably received into the third recess, and a smoking pipe of tubular construction slidably received into the fourth recess, the smoking pipe having an inhalation end and a combustion end, the combustion end including a bowl configured to receive smoking material, wherein the fourth recess has a depth such that when the smoking pipe is fully inserted into the fourth recess and the cover is attached to the main body, the combustion end of the smoking pipe contacts an inner surface of the cover preventing spillage of smoking material from the bowl, and wherein the aperture at the base of the main body permits a user to inhale smoke from the smoking pipe.

The disclosure also provides support for a smoking apparatus comprising: a main body having a first recess, a second recess, a third recess, a fourth recess, and an aperture at a base of the main body, wherein the aperture communicates with the fourth recess, wherein the third recess is configured to receive a disposable lighter, and wherein the fourth recess is configured to receive a metallic smoking pipe, a cover removably attachable to the main body, wherein the fourth recess has a depth such that when a metallic smoking pipe is received in the fourth recess, a combustion end of the metallic smoking pipe contacts an inner side of the cover to prevent spillage of smoking material from the metallic smoking pipe, a rod having a cap at one end, the rod slidably received into the second recess, wherein the first recess has a cavity configured for storage of smoking material and wherein the cap frictionally engages an upper portion of a sidewall of the first recess, and wherein the main body and the cover form a substantially sealed enclosure when attached.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the device.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the device with the cover separated from the main body.

FIG. 3 is an exploded view of FIG. 2.

FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view of the device.

FIG. 5 illustrates the device in operation.

FIG. 6 is a sideview of the device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

The drawings presented herein are for illustrative purposes and the illustrated parts are not necessarily shown in correct proportion or scale.

Device 100 comprises a main body 102 and a removably attachable cover 104 as illustrated in FIG. 1. Cover 104 has an interior surface 128 illustrated in FIG. 6. The main body 102 and cover 104 are preferably fabricated from injection molded thermoplastic urethane (TPU), which provides both durability and flexibility while enabling manufacture in a variety of chromatic options.

The base portion of main body 102 has a bottom 105 which incorporates an aperture 107 as illustrated in FIG. 4. This aperture 107 serves as the inhalation port through which the user accesses the smoke generated within the device.

Upon separation of cover 104 from main body 102, the operational components affixed to main body 102 become accessible as depicted in FIG. 2. These components include a rod 108 connected to a cap 106 at one end, a disposable lighter 110, and a metallic smoking pipe 112, all of which are optimally arranged for functional efficiency as illustrated in FIG. 3. First recess 114 is a storage volume for tobacco or other smoking material. Second recess 115 is sized for receiving rod 108. Cap 106 has a downward extending sidewall 132 that is sized to frictionally engage the upper portion of the inner sidewall of first recess 114 such that when rod 108 is fully inserted into second recess 115, cap 106 will frictionally engage the inner sidewall. Disposable lighter 110 is dimensioned to be slidably received into third recess 116. Metallic smoking pipe 112 is configured to be slidably received into fourth recess 118.

The metallic smoking pipe 112 has a tubular construction with an inhalation end 120 and a combustion end 122. The inhalation end 120 has an exit port 126 and is threadably attached to a hollow elongated piston 134 that extends within the tubular structure of the metallic smoking pipe 112. Piston 134 has a headed end 136 distal from the inhalation end 120, with the headed end positioned within the inside sidewall of metallic smoking pipe 112. A spring 124 is positioned between the inhalation end 120 and the elongated portion of metallic smoking pipe 112, with a portion of the hollow elongated piston 134 surrounded by spring 124. When spring 124 is in an uncompressed first position as shown in FIG. 6, an upper portion of the tubular inside sidewall 130 of metallic smoking pipe 112 and the top surface of headed end 136 form a bowl for placement of tobacco T. While metallic smoking pipe 112 remains within fourth recess 118, cover 104 can be attached to main body 102 and the top edge of combustion end 122 contacts interior surface 128 of cover 104 preventing spillage of tobacco from the bowl. Device 100 can be carried in this configuration, and when smoking is desired, device 100 is positioned upright, cover 104 is removed and tobacco T within the bowl is available to be ignited by flame F from disposable lighter 110 as shown in FIG. 5. After the tobacco in the space has been combusted, a force can be applied, typically applied by a thumb and forefinger, to compress spring 124 temporarily to a second position, displacing the elongated piston toward combustion end 122 with the headed end 136 of piston 134 extending out from combustion end 122. This movement displaces the combusted material or ash from metallic smoking pipe 112. When the applied force is removed, spring 124 returns to its first position and the bowl is ready to be filled with tobacco.

The operational protocol for device 100 is as follows: Cover 104 is disengaged from main body 102. To add tobacco to metallic smoking pipe 112, cap 106 and rod 108 are temporarily removed from main body 102 exposing the tobacco occupying first recess 114. Main body 102 is then inverted to remove a portion of tobacco product from first recess 114 so the tobacco can be placed into the bowl at combustion end 122. Rod 108 can be utilized to compress the tobacco within metallic smoking pipe 112 before being returned to second recess 115. Rod 108 can also function as a plunger for clearing residue which may accumulate in piston 134 after repeated use. A user U activates disposable lighter 110 to generate flame F and simultaneously inverts main body 102 into the operational position illustrated in FIG. 5, enabling inhalation of the generated smoke through aperture 126.