Respiration containment device

Abstract

The invention is designed to virtually contain smoke, vapor, and odor throughout the entire smoking process. The device is designed with a detachable and contained combustion chamber using a positive air pressure, a filter or scrubber, an air propulsion system, or a one-way valve, to contain residual smoke, vapor, and odor from entering the environmental surrounding. The combustion chamber comprises a bowl resembling a cylinder, cone, or dome with, or without, a screen which is encased by a shield made of glass, metal, plastic, or other material that is impermeable to smoke, vapor, or odor, to contain the bowl. The combustion chamber is designed to contain any kind of heat that is applied to combust or volatilize a material creating smoke, vapor, or odor. The combustion chamber is combined with, or without, a respirator mask to contain smoke, vapor, and odor from entering the environmental surrounding using a pollutant scrubber.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This is a continuation in part of Ser. No. 60/631,069, filed on Nov. 24, 2004, and is also based on provisional application Ser. No. 60/631,069, filed on Nov. 24, 2004.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates generally to the field of smoking devices and more specifically to a respiration containment device suitable for applying heat to combust a material.

Throughout recent history people have been smoking for religious ceremonies, medicinal purposes, social events, or for recreational reasons. The cigarette has been the most common choice of smoking such products for quite some time. The idea of a “safer cigarette” emerged as a generation that viewed smoking as being glamorous turned into a more health conscious and educated public; this public being aware of the side effects relating to smoking, but being more concerned with the second hand consequences to others.

Second hand smoke is known to have a variety of poisonous or carcinogenous byproducts. In response to a major health threat, public areas have been banned of environmental smoke by eliminating smoking in those places altogether using the current prohibitions. Places that used to cater to, and thrive from, smokers have now been smattered with no-smoking signs. Smokers are ready to regain the freedom to smoke in public or private areas again, yet people do not want to suffer the second hand side effects. Consumers are ready for a device that will help to minimize environmental tobacco smoke, but they prefer a utility as small as possible.

Now that the people are aware of the second hand problems associated with smoking, a new market has been created extending a use for a means of reducing second hand smoke from the smoking process, for those that so desire. A day has arrived where the public desires a device that is capable of virtually eliminating second hand smoke in private or public areas while potentially offering freedom to smoke in sensitive areas to those citizens that do smoke. The idea of a safer cigarette having the capacity to be small enough to be portable, yet being effective in its purpose, has been a goal for modern inventors for quite some time. A market now exists for a portable device able to virtually eliminate smoke odor, and substantially reduce carcinogens in public and private places for people who do and do not smoke, alike.

There are vaporizers on the market that limit smoke, but not the odor. There are also a number of products on the market that will “cover up” the odor of second hand smoke through the use of sprays, for example. At the same time, there are a few products that offer the ability to minimize or “virtually eliminate” residual smoke odor. The idea of a safer cigarette has led to inventions primarily designed to readily accept tobacco formed into rods. This is an excellent concept for a design, offering many variants to claim as evidenced by the actual number of patents relating to this concept that are already filed.

When referring to processing a combustible material, it is important to note the difference between the methods used in doing so. Although there are inventions that claim to vaporize a substance, yet another term can be used to accurately describe this process; “to vaporize” is sometimes used synonymously with “to volatilize.” These terms are different from “to incinerate” in that vaporizing or volatilizing refers more to heating a combustible material to a point that is only hot enough to release desirable agents within that material, in the form of vapor; this is different from overheating to the point of burning or incinerating the combustible material, in that it creates less smoke particles, if executed properly. A very broad explanation might compare incinerating to burning and volatilization to cooking. Although it seems that less deleterious byproducts are produced when volatilizing compared to incineration, an undesirable odor, and amount of other byproducts, is still created and emitted to the surrounding environment.

The aerosols that are now offered, although much more effective at creating a scent strong enough to disguise the smell of smoke, they have their own short comings. Throughout the years, methods of aerosol dispersal have become more advanced, chemicals or perfumes used have evolved, and the products themselves have become more cost effective. Although the resulting aroma is of a different nature than the originally offensive smell, it seems that the environmental carcinogens are not reduced or eliminated, leaving room for improvement.

One improvement to minimizing this odor is to eliminate as much of the problem as possible. Considering that the problem stems from the physical attributes of the smoke, such as smoke particles, vapor, and odor, one solution is to filter these substances before delivering them to the immediate surrounding. A number of inventions have accomplished this through the use of designs aiming at accepting a cylindrical rod of tobacco, for example. Some use a means of electrical motor power to operate while utilizing HEPA filters with little user exhalation exertion.

One way to minimize environmental tobacco smoke is to restrain it from entering the immediate surrounding altogether. A key to successfully applying this concept in designing a device is to contain smoke during the inhalation stage, during the exhalation stage, and congruently containing it during the conception of the smoke; the conception stage being as important as the other two. Additionally, the goal of devising a product compact enough to be considered as being portable is important for marketing purposes. Other technologies like cars or cell phones have proven that the American economy encourages the evolution of a series of inventions to suit a changing culture over time.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,819,756 claims to have the ability to volatilize a smoking substance, but does not offer the ability to minimize the resulting second hand byproducts. Although volatilization is a desirable trait to offer when processing a smoking product it is still necessary to eliminate or reduce the remaining second hand carcinogens and odor as much as possible with a means of filtration.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,369,798 provides a device capable of accepting the filter end of a cigarette. An exhalation filter is included to eliminate the mainstream smoke exhausted from the consumer. There seems to be no method for filtering or containing the smoke emitting from the burning tip of the tobacco rod.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,006,757 is an excellent example of technology striving to provide a solution for containing second hand smoke throughout the entire process. It seems to claim a device made up of something similar to a cigarette holder that entirely surrounds the lit end of the cigarette, while also offering a way to filter the exhalation. Because the cigarette is enclosed for almost the entire smoking process, second hand smoke should be sufficiently contained. Many users may find it inconvenient to roll the tobacco into rod before enjoying it.

Some inventions that have been designed to contain smoke throughout the entire process accomplish the desired function quite effectively. Some of those that do function well also lack in one of the most marketable aspects, such as containing smoke through all stages of the smoking process instead of just the exhalation stage. For a modern society, technology has to keep up with the demands of current culture, yet have the ability to evolve with market conditions. Common indicators reflect the desire for a device that is functional, portable, and capable of developing with time or market conditions.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The primary object of the invention is to provide a device that is capable of virtually eliminating second hand smoke in private or public areas, when used correctly, while potentially offering reinstated freedom to smoke in sensitive areas to those citizens that do smoke.

Another object of the invention is to provide an efficient way to significantly reduce second hand smoke as a function, yet improving supplementary ease of use for the customer, through various methods, as an added benefit.

Another object of the invention is to provide an efficient means of environmental smoke minimization while also affording a broader market for the device, with the use of a combustion chamber, thereby resulting in an increase in the number of potential beneficiaries.

A further object of the invention is to provide an invention that caters to the current tobacco market, as well as new markets, by eliminating the odor and second hand carcinogens associated with the various tobacconists, medicinal, herbal, and religious smoking products.

Yet another object of the invention is to provide a product that can be miniaturized for portability.

Still yet another object of the invention is to aid in providing a product that can exist in current marketplaces and adapt or evolve with needs based on time and market conditions.

Another object of the invention is to provide a product that can use a broad spectrum of heat generation options to offer the most efficient, or desirable, means of smoking product utilization for a specific consumer, or sector of the population in general.

Another object of the invention is to provide a device offering the ability to be readily modified with accessories, by external means, according to a specific user's requirement or desire.

A further object of the invention is to provide a product having the ability to be changed in such a way as to offer instant customization, with or without utilizing a user interface, thereby adapting to a spectrum of consumer's requirements within a single group during a single interval of usage within that group.

Yet another object of the invention is to provide a device having the ability to contain anabolic respiration, or smoke ingestion with exhalation, within an atmosphere such as a building, a water submergible suit, or even a suit designed more specifically for use in space stations, outer space, other inhospitable environments, etc.

Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following descriptions, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein, by way of illustration and example, an embodiment of the present invention is disclosed.

In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, there is disclosed a Respiration Containment Device comprising: An air tight storage chamber, such as a round bottom flask, a means of pressure relief for the storage chamber comprising a means of export to a scrubber, such as a check valve or other adjustable valve, a detachable combustion chamber designed with materials that can withstand, yet aid in providing insulation for, applicable heat, a detachable scrubber, or detachable and expandable storage chamber, capable of sufficiently filtering, or storing, smoke or vapor, a detachable mouthpiece comprising a respirator style mask, or comprising one designed to be more ergonomically shaped for oral use, a means of connecting the various pieces of the device together, thus forming as a single air tight unit, a means of air transport from the storage chamber to a mouth piece incorporating a one way valve or check valve, a means of air transport from the mouth piece, incorporating an additional one way valve or check valve, to the scrubber, and a users interface for operating the combustion chamber and system as a unit, such as a series of switches, dials, triggers, etc.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments to the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. It is to be understood that in some instances various aspects of the invention may be shown exaggerated or enlarged to facilitate an understanding of the invention.

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of the containment and flow of the smoke during the smoking process.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of one of the preferred embodiments featuring a detachable combustion chamber.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation of a detachable incineration chamber using a flame as a heat source.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation of a detachable combustion chamber using a retractable heating element maneuvered by a means of mechanical attachment to the device.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation of a retracting shroud equipped with a forced-air convective heating unit.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation of a baffle chamber.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.

Because the device has interchangeable parts such as detachable filters, alternative mouthpieces, and varying chambers, there are certain terms that help in describing this invention and its various parts: terms like combustion chamber, and incineration chamber, and volatilization chamber. Although similar in meaning, they are significantly different for the purposes of describing this device. While a combustion chamber sometimes refers to describing either kind of chamber, there are the other two terms that describe different ends of the combustion chamber spectrum altogether. An incineration chamber is generally a utility designed with the intention of using extreme heat to burn a material. Whereas a volatilization chamber is typically more like a utility having the ability to heat at lower temperatures, from around 200 to 300 degrees. Since the device offers more than one option for combustion through the use of interchangeable and detachable combustion chambers, more flexibility or versatility is extended to the consumers. A users interface generally refers to any means of control of the device extended to the consumers.

A basic incineration chamber, using propane or butane, typically incorporates an oxygen source, a fuel source, and a heating ignition remotely accessed by a manual trigger. The oxygen source, in this case, is a high flow carbon filter. A one way valve can be attached, in conjunction with the filter, to the chamber, with both placed in an approximate vicinity of each other and to the incineration basin. The fuel is aimed towards the basin placed near the oxygen source using a barrel with a louvered fuel exit. The incineration basin is attached to the storage chamber using an air channel, with, or without, a screen at the bottom of the basin. A barrier is used to stabilize air turbulence and create a suitable environment for the flame. Yet another chamber design uses only an electric element as a heating source. The element, in this case, is made of a material capable of resisting enough electrical current to generate combustion temperatures. The element is applied to the basin and the drawtube is connected from this combustion chamber to the storage chamber. Yet another combustion chamber option uses volatilization with any kind of a heat generator that produces ambient heat, radiant heat, or forced hot-air induction, and is applied to a combustible material in an effort to heat or volatilize the material.

FIG. 1 is a broad view of a concept encompassed in the scope of the invention which shows how the smoke, vapor, or odor materializes, and then moves through the unit to be contained. FIG. 2 is a representation of one of the preferred embodiments depicting a detachable combustion chamber. FIG. 3 represents an incineration chamber using a flame fueled by a gas. Although it can be omitted, a fuel sensor can be incorporated to measure or regulate the chamber atmosphereric fuel content. FIG. 4 is a representation of a chamber using an electrical heating element that is applied to a combustible material in a basin. The use of a heating element, rather than a fuel source and a flame, can be beneficial in providing a variant capable of operating without having to add fuel. FIG. 5 depicts a vaporization or volatilization chamber that uses forced hot-air induction to volatilize the material. The air temperature is controlled precisely with a users interface. This design uses a retractable shield, but can use a fixed shield, as the other designs depicted use a fixed shield and can be designed with a retractable shield instead.

In FIG. 1, combustible material is heated in the combustion chamber, producing smoke, vapor, and odor (11). Residue exits the combustion chamber, by a means of export to a storage chamber (12). Residues then proceeds through the chamber, to a respirator mask (13). Residue then exits the respirator mask to the smoke, vapor, and odor scrubber (14). Residue, such as smoke or odor, is virtually contained from entering the environmental surrounding.

FIG. 2, is a representation of a preferred embodiment comprising: an air tight storage chamber, such as a round bottom flask (21); a means of pressure relief for the storage chamber comprising a means of export to a scrubber, such as a check valve or other adjustable valve (22); a detachable combustion chamber designed with materials that can withstand, yet aid in providing insulation for, applicable heat (23); a detachable scrubber, or detachable and expandable storage chamber, capable of sufficiently filtering, or storing, smoke or vapor (24); a detachable mouthpiece comprising a respirator style mask, or comprising one designed to be more ergonomically shaped for oral use (25); a means of connecting the various pieces of the device together, thus forming as a single air tight unit (26); a means of air transport from the storage chamber to a mouth piece incorporating a one way valve or check valve (27); a means of air transport from the mouth piece, incorporating an additional one way valve or check valve, to the scrubber (28); a users interface for operating the combustion chamber and system as a unit, such as a series of switches, dials, triggers, etc (29).

FIG. 3 represents a detachable combustion chamber comprising: a fuel reservoir capable of containing a flammable liquid or gas (31); a means of remote connection leading from the reservoir, then through a barrel shaped rod, and eventually exiting to a louvered end aimed in the direction of the basin located within the incineration chamber (32); a barrier sufficient to serve as a buffer between the direct airflow and the fuel exiting the end of the fuel barrel (33); a one way valve or a check valve (34); a capable high flow scrubber to serve as a source of air intake to the chamber (35); a fuel ignition (36); a means of air propulsion (37); an air supply for the propulsion system comprising a check valve or one way valve (38); a basin within the chamber that is capable of sufficiently holding and ventilating a smoking material (39); the basin is incorporated with, or without a screen by way of an exit tube extending to the mouthpiece (40); the basin is built with an exit port proximate to a centrally located point in the basin (41); the basin and the other components are encased with a shield made of glass, metal, plastic, or other material that is impermeable to smoke vapor, or odor, to define the chamber (42); a power supply for the air propulsion system (43); and a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt incorporated into the power supply (44).

In FIG. 3, fuel is pointed towards an incineration basin and ignited with an ignition element remotely accessible by a manual trigger. As the combustible material is incinerated, smoke and residue are drawn through a passage connected to the bottom of the basin, and into the storage chamber.

FIG. 4 represents a detachable combustion chamber wherein said chamber is retractable and comprises: a built-in thermostatic control (51); a users interface for the thermostatic control such as a switch or dial (52); a heating element suitable for applying volatilization temperatures to a detachable tip, such as a resistance wire wound around a ceramic tube, or any film resistance type of heating element (53); a housing shaft for the heating element (54); an amount of insulation provided surrounding components within vicinity of the heating element to avoid damage to the unit and heat transmission to the consumer (55); a detachable tip suitable for receiving volatilization temperatures, yet capable of holding and ventilating a smoking product (56); a mechanical means to attach and maneuver the heating element (57); an air propulsion system such as either a motorized fan inside an air channel or a small air compression system (58); an air supply for the propulsion system comprising a check valve or one way valve (59); a basin within the chamber that is capable of sufficiently holding and ventilating a smoking material (60); the basin is built with an exit port proximate to a centrally located point in the basin (61); the basin is incorporated with, or without a screen by way of an exit tube extending to the mouthpiece (62); the basin and the other components are encased with a shield made of glass, metal, plastic, or other material that is impermeable to smoke vapor, or odor, to define the chamber (63); a power supply for the air propulsion system (64); and a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt incorporated into the power supply (65).

In FIG. 4, a retractable heating element is applied to combust a material in a conically shaped basin. After the material is combusted, smoke and vapor are drawn through a passage connected to the bottom of the basin and through the unit. Although an air propulsion system is applicable, it can also be omitted with a chamber like this.

FIG. 5 is a representation of a detachable and retractable combustion chamber comprising: a circuit capable of supplying electrical current to a motor and a heating element, individually or in tandem (71); a bare wire, such as nichrome wire, capable of resisting electrical current in order to aid in generating convective heat in excess of 200 to 300 degrees (72); insulating mica boards provided as a base to wrap the wire around (73); a small electric motor (74); a barrel including a heat shield which is capable of insulating and directing hot air flow through the chamber (75); a hydraulic turbine shaped fan, or any air propulsion system, to generate airflow through the barrel and throughout the device (76); a modulator capable of altering the current flowing to the part of the circuit to regulate motor speed (77); a switch for regulating the motor as a unit (78); a modulator capable of turning off the part of the circuit feeding the heating coils (79); a users interface to regulate the unit (80); a heat sensor, such as a bimetallic switch, attached to the circuit to shut off the motor when the temperature exceeds desirable levels (81); a thermal fuse included in the heating element circuit capable of aiding in avoiding excessive temperatures (82); an air intake valve at the base of the barrel, such as a check valve or one way valve (83); a basin within the chamber that is capable of sufficiently holding and ventilating a smoking material (84); the basin is incorporated with, or without a screen by way of an exit tube extending to the storage chamber or mouthpiece (85); the basin is built with an exit port proximate to a centrally located point in the basin (86); a power supply (87); and a pair of compatible and retractable tubes interlocking to define an air tight chamber (88).

In FIG. 5, hot air is passed though a chamber created by the junction of two compatible tubes. A retractable shield is mated to a basin, with a screen which is connected to an exit conduit. As the hot air flows through the basin, the material is combusted and the smoke or vapor is directed through the unit.

Since containment from the immediate environment is the ultimate goal, more than one method can be used to accomplish this task. Aside from using materials that scrub residue and odor from smoke and vapor, it is also possible to contain these gases and particles within an expandable chamber or baffle system, to be disposed of elsewhere. A baffle system can be constructed in a variety of ways to store residue temporarily or for extended periods, in combination with, or in replace of a scrubber. A balloon type structure is a simple way of designing an expandable chamber. Another design consists of slats connected by hinges similarly to the bellows found on an accordion. Yet another design rendered through FIG. 6 comprises a chamber with a check valve attached at either end (91), with a moveable divider (92), having a seal surrounding the perimeter of the divider (93), which is attached to the chamber wall with a track (94). When the divider is retracted and the valve is opened, a vacuum is created, the valve is closed, and air is contained in the resulting chamber. A baffle system or expandable storage chamber can be used in place of a standard storage chamber, or can replace a scrubber when applicable.

It is possible to custom make respiration units built to consumer specifications that can be fit to cover the nose and mouth, or fit to cover just the mouth alone. The respirator mask, or ergonomically designed mouthpiece, is devised in such a way as to allow smoke to enter through an inhalation port and to exit through an exhalation port, to a scrubber or storage chamber. This is accomplished by means of apposing one way valves, multiple check valves, or a combination of one way valves and check valves. One preferred embodiment for such a respiration unit comprises a mask with a single one-way valve going to the scrubber for exhalation, combined with a single check valve operated by the user for inhalation.

All electrical systems mentioned in this disclosure have the capability of using rechargeable battery power in replacement of, or in congruence with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt power supply. A self-retracting cord or a cord having an easy-disconnection assembly helps to add value and accessibility to the commercially produced product. With reference to an incineration chamber having a fuel supply, it is possible to utilize various forms of ignition such as an electrical spark ignition or a mechanical flint mechanism powered by a small motor. Check valves operated by the user replace one way valves in the embodiments listed as a customizable option, or for the purposes of fine tuning the device. When using a heating element, a variety of materials can be used such as a tungsten, copper, iron, chrome plating, etc. The element tips vary in size, and portions of the tips can be louvered or combined with a replaceable screen.

It is also possible to build a combustion chamber comprising a heating element in a spiral shape to help surround the combustible material with heat during thermal extraction. This design can be advantageous by combusting the material from the outside inward, rather than from top to bottom. This spiral design can be extended and then sectioned into smaller lengths to ultimately allow the consumers the ability of controlling which area of the basin is combusted at any given time. Using this technique aids in limiting reloading intervals by providing the ability to load the combustion chamber only once for multiple smoking sessions. Rather than a thin spiral, the basin can also incorporate the use of singular ring shapes instead. It is even possible to use a heating element in the form of a plate and fashioned into an elliptical shape, a conical or cylindrical shape, or any other shape that can encompass a combustible material.

Eventual variants can have completely automated incineration chambers triggered by inhalation, using basic sensors such as a flap sensor. Currently, because the device offers more than one option for combustion, a wider selection of the population can benefit from eliminating residual environmental smoke. With miniature components, this device can be constructed into a hand held apparatus that resembles the size and shape of a conventional smoking pipe, yet still extend the ability to virtually eliminate second hand smoke in public and private.

While the invention has been described in connection with a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to the particular form set forth, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A Respiration Containment Device comprising:

An air tight storage chamber, such as a round bottom flask;

A means of pressure relief for the storage chamber comprising a means of export to a scrubber, such as a check valve or other adjustable valve;

A detachable combustion chamber designed with materials that can withstand, yet aid in providing insulation for, applicable heat;

A detachable scrubber, or detachable and expandable storage chamber, capable of sufficiently filtering, or storing, smoke or vapor;

A detachable mouthpiece comprising a respirator style mask, or comprising one designed to be more ergonomically shaped for oral use;

A means of connecting the various pieces of the device together, thus forming as a single air tight unit;

A means of air transport from the storage chamber to a mouth piece incorporating a one way valve or check valve;

A means of air transport from the mouth piece, incorporating an additional one way valve or check valve, to the scrubber; and

A users interface for operating the combustion chamber and system as a unit, such as a series of switches, dials, triggers, etc.

2. A Respiration Containment Device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said detachable storage chamber comprises:

A chamber with a check valve attached at either end;

A moveable divider;

A seal surrounding the perimeter of said divider;

A means of connecting the divider to the chamber wall, in order to operate it, such as a track;

3. A Respiration Containment Device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said detachable combustion chamber comprises:

A fuel reservoir capable of containing a flammable liquid or gas;

A means of remote connection leading from the reservoir, then through a barrel shaped rod, and eventually exiting to a louvered end aimed in the direction of the basin located within the incineration chamber;

A barrier sufficient to serve as a buffer between the direct airflow and the fuel exiting the end of the fuel barrel;

A one way valve or a check valve;

A capable high flow scrubber to serve as a source of air intake to the chamber;

A fuel ignition;

A means of air propulsion;

An air supply for the propulsion system comprising a check valve or one way valve;

A basin within the chamber that is capable of sufficiently holding and ventilating a smoking material;

The basin is incorporated with, or without a screen by way of an exit tube extending to the mouthpiece;

The basin is built with an exit port proximate to a centrally located point in the basin;

The basin and the other components are encased with a shield made of glass, metal, plastic, or other material that is impermeable to smoke vapor, or odor, to define the chamber;

A power supply for the air propulsion system; and

A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt incorporated into the power supply.

4. A Respiration Containment Device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said detachable combustion chamber comprises:

A built-in thermostatic control;

A users interface for the thermostatic control such as a switch or dial;

A heating element suitable for applying volatilization temperatures to a detachable tip, such as a resistance wire wound around a ceramic tube, or any film resistance type of heating element;

A housing shaft for the heating element;

An amount of insulation provided surrounding components within vicinity of the heating element to avoid damage to the unit and heat transmission to the consumer;

A detachable tip suitable for receiving volatilization temperatures, yet capable of holding and ventilating a smoking product;

A mechanical means to attach and maneuver the heating element;

An air propulsion system such as either a motorized fan inside an air channel or a small air compression system;

An air supply for the propulsion system comprising a check valve or one way valve;

A basin within the chamber that is capable of sufficiently holding and ventilating a smoking material;

The basin is built with an exit port proximate to a centrally located point in the basin;

The basin is incorporated with, or without a screen by way of an exit tube extending to the mouthpiece;

The basin and the other components are encased with a shield made of glass, metal, plastic, or other material that is impermeable to smoke vapor, or odor, to define the chamber;

A power supply for the air propulsion system; and

A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt incorporated into the power supply.

5. A Respiration Containment Device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said detachable combustion chamber is retractable and comprises:

A circuit capable of supplying electrical current to a motor and a heating element individually or in tandem;

A bare wire, such as nichrome wire, capable of resisting electrical current in order to aid in generating convective heat in excess of 200 to 300 degrees;

A series of insulating mica boards provided as a base to wrap the wire around;

A small electric motor;

A barrel including a heat shield which is capable of insulating and directing hot air flow through the chamber;

A hydraulic turbine shaped fan, or any air propulsion system, to generate airflow through the barrel and throughout the device;

A modulator capable of altering the current flowing to the part of the circuit to regulate motor speed;

A switch for regulating the motor as a unit;

A modulator capable of turning off the part of the circuit feeding the heating coils (79); a users interface to regulate the unit;

A heat sensor, such as a bimetallic switch, attached to the circuit to shut off the motor when the temperature exceeds desirable levels;

A thermal fuse included in the heating element circuit capable of aiding in avoiding excessive temperatures;

An air intake valve at the base of the barrel, such as a check valve or one way valve;

A basin within the chamber that is capable of sufficiently holding and ventilating a smoking material;

The basin is incorporated with, or without a screen by way of an exit tube extending to the storage chamber or mouthpiece;

The basin is built with an exit port proximate to a centrally located point in the basin;

A power supply; and

A pair of compatible and retractable tubes interlocking to define an air tight chamber.