Smoking Device

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/730,238, which was filed on Dec. 10, 2024, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of smoking devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to a body with at least one airtight storage compartment for holding smokable substances, and an inhalation-activated spark ignition system powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery with safety features like automatic shut-off. Additionally, the device offers both combustion and vaporization modes, while an integrated filtration system with carbon and ceramic filters near the ergonomic, removable mouthpiece helps reduce odors and smoke. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.

BACKGROUND

Traditional methods of smoking tobacco and smoking substances present numerous challenges that affect convenience, discretion, and efficiency. One primary issue is the lack of discretion associated with conventional smoking implements, such as pipes, hand-rolled cigarettes, and cigars. These methods produce visible smoke and distinct odors, which can draw unwanted attention or lead to social discomfort. In certain environments, users may feel the need to hide their smoking habits, making traditional methods impractical. Furthermore, most conventional smoking devices rely on external ignition sources, such as lighters or matches. If users forget these items or find themselves in windy or damp conditions, they may be unable to smoke, causing frustration. Hand-rolling cigarettes or preparing smoking devices multiple times throughout the day also consumes valuable time and can be cumbersome, especially for those with busy schedules. Additionally, the portability of traditional smoking devices can be limited, with many devices being bulky or prone to breaking during transport. Inconsistent ignition and combustion can further diminish the overall experience, leading to dissatisfaction. Users seeking more discreet, portable, and efficient smoking solutions are frequently left with limited options. These challenges underscore the need for a modernized smoking device that improves ease of use, portability, and discretion while addressing the limitations of traditional methods.

Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a smoking device that provides a convenient method for smoking both tobacco and other smoking substances. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a smoking device that allows users to smoke discreetly by minimizing visible smoke and odors. Moreover, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a smoking device that eliminates the need for external ignition sources and reduces the time spent preparing smoking materials.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a smoking device. The device is comprised of a durable, heat-resistant body with at least one embedded storage compartment for securely holding smokable substances. The storage compartment includes an airtight seal made from materials like silicone or rubber to maintain freshness and prevent odors. The device features an inhalation-activated spark ignition system powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, with safety mechanisms such as an automatic shut-off. The heating element can operate in combustion or vaporization mode, offering versatility for smoke or vapor production. To reduce odors and smoke, the device includes a filtration system with carbon and ceramic filters near the ergonomic mouthpiece, which may be removable for cleaning.

In this manner, the smoking device of the present invention accomplishes all the forgoing objectives and provides a compartmentalized design that can hold tobacco or other smoking substances for multiple uses throughout the day. The device enables users to ignite smoking materials simply by inhaling, eliminating the need for an external lighter and ensuring a more seamless experience. Additionally, the rechargeable battery-powered feature ensures reliability and ease of use, allowing users to smoke in various conditions without concern for ignition failures. By addressing the need for convenience, discretion, and efficiency, this smoking device offers a modern solution that significantly improves the smoking experience for both tobacco and smoking substance users.

SUMMARY

The following presents a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a smoking device. The smoking device provides a discreet solution for smoking various substances. The body is constructed from durable and heat-resistant materials, such as aluminum alloy, stainless steel, or matte-finished polymers, ensuring structural integrity and heat resistance.

The device is comprised of at least one storage compartment embedded within the body for securely storing smoking substances. The compartment is accessed through a user-friendly mechanism, such as a sliding door, twist-open, or magnetic latch. An airtight seal, made of silicone, rubber, or similar gasket materials, prevents odor escape and maintains freshness. The compartment itself is constructed from heat-resistant silicone or durable polymers for safety and ease of cleaning.

The device features an inhalation-activated spark ignition system that includes a sensor, such as a pressure or flow sensor, which detects inhalation and activates a heating element. The heating element may be a resistive coil, ceramic, or induction heating element, providing rapid and consistent heating of the smoking substance to generate smoke or vapor. The ignition system is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, recharged via a USB-C port and/or wireless charging. An automatic shut-off mechanism deactivates the heating element after a predefined duration for safety.

An odor and smoke reduction system, with at least one built-in filter near the mouthpiece, minimizes odor and smoke. The filter can be a carbon filter, a ceramic filter, or a dual-layer filter combining both.

The mouthpiece is ergonomically designed and removable for cleaning or replacement. Variations include a silicone-coated tip, and the mouthpiece may be cylindrical, tapered, or flat for enhanced comfort.

The device supports dual-mode functionality, switching between combustion and vaporization modes. The combustion mode produces traditional smoke, while the vaporization mode generates vapor with minimal smoke and odor.

User-feedback features include LED indicators for battery levels and ignition status, and vibration feedback for ignition confirmation, ensuring discreet operation.

A method of using the device includes providing the device, loading a smokable substance into the storage compartment, sealing the compartment, and inhaling through the mouthpiece, which activates the heating element to produce smoke or vapor for inhalation.

Accordingly, the smoking device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a compartmentalized design that can hold tobacco or other smoking substances for multiple uses throughout the day. The device enables users to ignite smoking materials simply by inhaling, eliminating the need for an external lighter and ensuring a more seamless experience. Additionally, the rechargeable battery-powered feature ensures reliability and ease of use, allowing users to smoke in various conditions without concern for ignition failures. By addressing the need for convenience, discretion, and efficiency, this smoking device offers a modern solution that significantly improves the smoking experience for both tobacco and smoking substance users. In this manner, the smoking device overcomes the limitations of existing smoking devices known in the art.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a smoking device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 2 illustrates a diagrammatic view of one potential embodiment of a smoking device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

FIG. 3 illustrates a flowchart of a method of using one potential embodiment of a smoking device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a smoking device that provides a convenient method for smoking both tobacco and other smoking substances. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a smoking device that allows users to smoke discreetly by minimizing visible smoke and odors. Moreover, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a smoking device that eliminates the need for external ignition sources and reduces the time spent preparing smoking materials.

The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a smoking device. The smoking device offers a discreet and efficient solution for smoking various substances. The body is made from durable, heat-resistant materials, such as aluminum alloy, stainless steel, or matte-finished polymers, ensuring both structural integrity and heat resistance.

The device includes at least one storage compartment embedded within the body for securely holding smoking substances. This compartment is accessed through a user-friendly mechanism, such as a sliding door, twist-open, or magnetic latch. An airtight seal, made of silicone, rubber, or similar gasket materials, prevents odor escape and maintains freshness. The compartment is constructed from heat-resistant silicone or durable polymers, ensuring safety and ease of cleaning.

An inhalation-activated spark ignition system is incorporated comprising a sensor, such as a pressure or flow sensor, to detect inhalation and activate a heating element. The heating element, which may be a resistive coil, ceramic, or induction type, heats the smoking substance rapidly and consistently to produce smoke or vapor. The system is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, recharged through a USB-C port and/or wireless charging. An automatic shut-off mechanism deactivates the heating element after a set duration for safety.

An odor and smoke reduction system is integrated with at least one filter near the mouthpiece to minimize odor and smoke. This filter can be a carbon filter, ceramic filter, or a dual-layer filter combining both types. The mouthpiece is ergonomically designed and removable for cleaning or replacement. Variations of the mouthpiece include a silicone-coated tip.

The device supports dual-mode functionality, allowing users to switch between combustion and vaporization modes. Combustion mode produces traditional smoke, while vaporization mode generates vapor with minimal smoke and odor.

User-feedback features include LED indicators for battery level and ignition status, as well as vibration feedback for ignition confirmation.

The method of using the device involves loading a smokable substance into the storage compartment, sealing the compartment, and inhaling through the mouthpiece to activate the heating element and produce smoke or vapor for inhalation.

This smoking device offers a compartmentalized design that securely holds smoking substances for multiple uses throughout the day. Inhalation-activated ignition eliminates the need for an external lighter, providing a seamless experience. The rechargeable battery-powered system ensures reliability and ease of use in various conditions. By addressing the need for convenience, discretion, and efficiency, the device significantly enhances the smoking experience and overcomes the limitations of existing smoking devices.

Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a smoking device 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The smoking device 100 provides a discreet solution for smoking various smokable substances. The body 102 of the smoking device 100 may be any shape and is preferably constructed from durable and heat-resistant materials, including but not limited to aluminum alloy, stainless steel, or matte-finished polymer. These materials provide structural integrity and resistance to high temperatures.

The smoking device 100 is comprised of at least one storage compartment 110 embedded within the body 102, as seen in FIG. 1. The storage compartment 110 serves to securely store smoking substances. The compartment 110 can be accessed through a mechanism 112, which may include, but is not limited to, a sliding door mechanism, a twist-open mechanism, or a magnetic latch mechanism. The mechanism 112 is designed for ease of use, allowing quick and straightforward access to refill the compartment 110 with a smoking substance.

To ensure an airtight environment within the storage compartment 110, the compartment 110 is further comprised of at least one airtight seal 114. The airtight seal 114 may be comprised of silicone, rubber, or other resilient gasket material. The seal 114 prevents odors from escaping the compartment 110 during use of the device 100 and maintains the freshness of the stored smoking substances. The storage compartment 110 itself is preferably constructed from heat-resistant silicone or durable polymers to ensure safety, longevity, and ease of cleaning.

The smoking device 100 is further comprised of an inhalation-activated spark ignition system 120. The ignition system 120 functions through a sensor 122, such as but not limited to a pressure sensor or a flow sensor, that detects user inhalation on the device 100. Upon detection, the sensor 122 activates at least one heating element 124. The heating element 124 can include, but is not limited to, a resistive coil heater, a ceramic heating element, or an induction heating element. In different embodiments, the heating element 124 provides rapid and consistent heating of the smoking substance to generate smoke and/or vapor.

The ignition system 120 is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery 130. Recharging of the battery 130 is facilitated through at least one USB-C port 132 and/or a wireless charging port 134, as seen in FIG. 1. For user safety, the ignition system 120 incorporates an automatic shut-off mechanism 136 that deactivates the heating element 124 after a predefined duration, such as but not limited to 5 to 10 seconds of continuous operation and/or a period of inactivity.

To minimize odor and smoke, the smoking device 100 is comprised of an odor and smoke reduction system 140. This system 140 includes at least one built-in filter 142 positioned near the mouthpiece 150, as seen in FIG. 1. The filter 142 can be comprised of a carbon filter to absorb odors and/or a ceramic filter to provide a smoother inhale. In some configurations, the system 140 may include multiple filters, such as a dual-layer filter combining both carbon and ceramic elements for enhanced filtration efficiency.

The mouthpiece 150 is ergonomically designed for comfort and can be removable for cleaning or replacement. Variations of the mouthpiece 150 may include a silicone-coated tip 152. The mouthpiece 150 may be any shape, such as but not limited to cylindrical, tapered, or flat, to enhance user comfort.

The smoking device 100 supports a dual-mode function that allows the heating element 124 to switch between combustion mode 160 and vaporization mode 162, as shown in FIG. 2. The combustion mode 160 heats the smoking substance to a high temperature to produce traditional smoke, while the vaporization mode 162 heats the substance to a lower temperature, producing vapor with minimal smoke and odor. This dual-mode functionality enhances the versatility and discreet use of the device 100.

The smoking device 100 also includes user-feedback features such as LED indicators 170 and vibration motor 172. The LED indicators 170 display battery levels, with different colors representing full charge, medium charge, or low charge. An LED ignition indicator 174 emits a glow during operation, providing visual confirmation of activation of the device 100. The vibration motors 172 confirms ignition activation, removing the need for visual confirmation and ensuring discreet operation.

The present invention is also comprised of a method of using 200 the device 100, as seen in FIG. 3. First, a device 100 is provided, comprised of a body 102, at least one storage compartment 110, an inhalation-activated spark ignition system 120, an odor and smoke reduction system 140, and a mouthpiece 150 [Step 202]. Then, the storage compartment 110 can be accessed via a mechanism 112 and loaded with a smokable substance [Step 204]. The compartment 110 is then sealed by closing the mechanism 112 [Step 206]. Then, the user inhales through the mouthpiece 150, prompting the sensor 122 to detect airflow and activate the heating element 124 to heat the smokable substance to produce a smoke or vapor that is then inhaled by the user [Step 208].

Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “smoking device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the smoking device 100 of the present invention.

Notwithstanding the forgoing, the smoking device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the smoking device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the smoking device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the smoking device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the smoking device 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.