BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention There is provided a combustible product. In particular, there is provided a sheet of combustible material which folds about and encloses a combustible substance, with excess portions of the sheet of combustible material being twisted together thereafter to form a protrusion which may function as a gripping member or wick.
Description of the Related Art International Patent Application Publication No. WO2019/180505 A1 to Wagner et al. discloses cannabis pods comprising a defined dose of cannabis and methods for making said pods. The method comprises milling or grinding the cannabis, passing it through a mesh or sieve, determining the desired amount of cannabinoid, and encapsulating the cannabis dose in a textile.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,114,629 to Sedlacek et al. discloses a cigarette rolling paper. The cigarette rolling paper is provided with an integral pouch on one portion of the paper for receiving tobacco and for retaining and holding the tobacco therein while the rolling paper is rolled in a substantially cylindrical shape around the pouch to form a cigarette. The cigarette rolling paper has a single fold defining a bottom flap and an overlapping flap superposed upon an underlying area of part of the bottom flap. Each end edge of the overlapping flap is secured to an underlying area of the bottom flap along the end edges of the bottom flap leaving a side edge of the overlapping flap free of the bottom flap to thus form a pouch. The rolling paper is perforated inwardly of, and parallel to, each end edge for providing a tear strip at each end of the cigarette which can be torn away to expose the tobacco in the pouch and permit smoking of the cigarette.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF INVENTION There is provided, and it is an object to provide, an improved combustible product, use of the same, and method of manufacturing the same
There is accordingly provided a combustible product according to a first aspect. The combustible product includes a combustible substance. The combustible product includes an enclosure comprising a sheet of combustible material which folds about. The sheet of combustible material encloses the combustible substance so as to form an enclosure. The enclosure includes a closed end portion, a twisted end portion, and an enlarged portion extending between the end portions thereof. The enlarged portion may be spherical, ovoidal, conical, frustoconical, pyramid-shaped, triangular prism shaped, rectangular prism-shaped, or cube-shaped for example.
There is also provided a combustible product according to a second aspect. The combustible product includes a combustible substance. The combustible product includes an enlarged body within which is fully enclosed the combustible substance. The combustible product includes an elongate protrusion extending outwards from the enlarged body. In this example the elongate protrusion is contiguous and integrally formed with the enlarged body.
There is further provided an enclosure for a combustible material. The enclosure is formed by enveloping the combustible material in a combustible wrapper. Excess portions of the wrapper extend outwards from the combustible material. The excess portions of the wrapper are twisted so as to form a composition of enclosed said material and create a twisted stem out of the excess portions of the wrapper so twisted. The twisted stem functions as a holder and a wick and may be variable in length.
There is yet additionally provided a combustible product according another aspect. The combustible produce includes a combustible substance. The combustible produce includes an enclosure formed by a sheet of combustible material which folds about and encloses the combustible substance. The enclosure includes a closed end portion and a single, twisted end portion spaced-apart from the closed end portion thereof. The combustible produce includes an enlarged portion extending between the end portions thereof. The closed end portion of the enclosure consists of a continuous, non-folded portion of said sheet of combustible material. The twisted end portion of the enclosure functions as a wick or handle.
There is yet further provided a combustible product according to an additional aspect. The combustible product includes a combustible substance. The combustible product includes an enclosure made of a sheet of combustible material. The sheet of combustible material has a central portion and peripheral portions which are integrally formed with and extend about the central portion thereof. The enclosure is formed by positioning the combustible substance centrally along the central portion of the sheet of combustible material, folding the peripheral portions of the sheet of combustible material about the combustible substance so centrally positioned, and twisting together the peripheral portions of the sheet of combustible material to reduce the size of and seal the combustible substance.
There is yet also provided a combustible product according yet another aspect. The combustible product has a longitudinal axis. The combustible product includes a combustible substance. The combustible product includes an enclosure formed by a sheet of combustible material which folds about and encloses the combustible substance. The enclosure includes a closed end portion, a twisted end portion, and an enlarged portion extending between the end portions thereof. The enlarged portion of the enclosure extends along the longitudinal axis of the combustible product. The closed end portion and the twisted end portion of the enclosure align with the longitudinal axis of the combustible product.
There is yet further provided a method of manufacturing a combustible composition. The method includes positioning a combustible substance centrally upon a sheet of combustible material. The method includes forming an enclosure within which is positioned the combustible substance by folding peripheral portions of the sheet of combustible material about the combustible substance. The method includes twisting excess portions of the sheet of combustible material together to reduce the size of and seal the enclosure.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS The invention will be more readily understood from the following description of preferred embodiments thereof given, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a combustible product according to a first embodiment, the combustible product comprising a combustible substance;
FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 1 further including a sheet of combustible material upon which the combustible substance of FIG. 1 is centrally disposed, the sheet of combustible material being shown in an unfolded mode and having a square shape;
FIG. 3 is a top, front perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 1 with the sheet of combustible material of FIG. 2 extending about the combustible product of FIG. 1 so as to form an enclosure;
FIG. 4 is a top, front perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 3 with peripheral portions of the sheet of combustible material being twisted together to form a more compact enclosure and a twisted end portion;
FIG. 5 is a top perspective view of a combustible product according to a second aspect, the combustible product including a sheet of combustible material and a combustible substance centrally disposed thereon, the sheet of combustible material being shown in an unfolded mode and including perforations extending therethrough;
FIG. 6 is a top, front perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 5 with peripheral portions of the sheet of combustible material being twisted together to form a compact enclosure and a twisted end portion;
FIG. 7 is a top perspective view of a combustible product according to a third aspect, the combustible product including a sheet of combustible material and a combustible substance centrally disposed thereon, the sheet of combustible material being shown in an unfolded mode and having the shape of an elongate rectangle;
FIG. 8 is a top, front perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 7 with peripheral portions of the sheet of combustible material being twisted together to form a compact enclosure and a twisted end portion;
FIG. 9 is a top perspective view of a combustible product according to a fourth aspect, the combustible product including a sheet of combustible material and a combustible substance centrally disposed thereon, the sheet of combustible material being shown in an unfolded mode and having a circular or ellipse shape;
FIG. 10 is a top, front perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 9 with peripheral portions of the sheet of combustible material being twisted together to form a compact enclosure and a twisted end portion;
FIG. 11 is a top perspective view of a combustible product according to a fifth aspect, the combustible product including a sheet of combustible material and a combustible substance centrally disposed thereon, the sheet of combustible material being shown in an unfolded mode and having an oblong shape;
FIG. 12 is a top, front perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 11 with peripheral portions of the sheet of combustible material being twisted together to form a compact enclosure and a twisted end portion;
FIG. 13 is a top perspective view of a combustible product according to a sixth aspect, the combustible product including a sheet of combustible material and a combustible substance centrally disposed thereon, the sheet of combustible material being shown in an unfolded mode and having a triangular shape;
FIG. 14 is a top, front perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 13 with peripheral portions of the sheet of combustible material being twisted together to form a compact enclosure and a twisted end portion;
FIG. 15 is a top perspective view of a combustible product according to a seventh aspect, the combustible product including a sheet of combustible material and a combustible substance centrally disposed thereon, the sheet of combustible material being shown in an unfolded mode and having a pentagonal shape;
FIG. 16 is a top, front perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 15 with peripheral portions of the sheet of combustible material being twisted together to form a compact enclosure and a twisted end portion;
FIG. 17 is a top perspective view of a combustible product according to an eighth aspect, the combustible product including a sheet of combustible material and a combustible substance centrally disposed thereon, the sheet of combustible material being shown in an unfolded mode and having an hexagonal shape;
FIG. 18 is a top, front perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 17 with peripheral portions of the sheet of combustible material being twisted together to form a compact enclosure and a twisted end portion;
FIG. 19 is a top perspective view of a combustible product according to a ninth aspect, the combustible product including a sheet of combustible material and a combustible substance centrally disposed thereon, the sheet of combustible material being shown in an unfolded mode and having an octagonal shape;
FIG. 20 is a top, front perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 19 with peripheral portions of the sheet of combustible material being twisted together to form a compact enclosure and a twisted end portion;
FIG. 21 is a top perspective view of a combustible product according to a tenth aspect, the combustible product including a sheet of combustible material and a combustible substance centrally disposed thereon, the sheet of combustible material being shown in an unfolded mode and having an irregular shape;
FIG. 22 is a top, front perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 20 with peripheral portions of the sheet of combustible material being twisted together to form a compact enclosure and a twisted end portion;
FIG. 23 is a top, front perspective view of a combustible substance for a combustible product according to an eleventh aspect, the combustible substance being in a compacted and conical shape;
FIG. 24 is a top, front perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 23 with a sheet of combustible material thereof enclosing and extending upwards from the combustible substance, with the sheet of combustible material being twisted together to form a more compact enclosure and a twisted end portion;
FIG. 25 is a top, front perspective view of a combustible substance for a combustible product according to a twelfth aspect, the combustible substance being in a compacted form and frustoconical shape;
FIG. 26 is a top, front perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 25 with a sheet of combustible material thereof enclosing and extending upwards from the combustible substance, with the sheet of combustible material being twisted together to form a more compact enclosure and a twisted end portion;
FIG. 27 is a top, front perspective view of a combustible substance for a combustible product according to a thirteenth aspect, the combustible substance being in a compacted form and pyramid shape;
FIG. 28 is a top, front perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 27 with a sheet of combustible material thereof enclosing and extending upwards from the combustible substance, with the sheet of combustible material being twisted together to form a more compact enclosure and a twisted end portion;
FIG. 29 is a top, front perspective view of a combustible substance for a combustible product according to a fourteenth aspect, the combustible substance being in a compacted form and triangular-prism shape;
FIG. 30 is a top, front perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 29 with a sheet of combustible material thereof enclosing and extending upwards from the combustible substance, with the sheet of combustible material being twisted together to form a more compact enclosure and a twisted end portion;
FIG. 31 is a top, front perspective view of a combustible substance for a combustible product according to a fifteenth aspect, the combustible substance being in a compacted form and rectangular-prism shape;
FIG. 32 is a top, front perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 31 with a sheet of combustible material thereof enclosing and extending upwards from the combustible substance, with the sheet of combustible material being twisted together to form a more compact enclosure and a twisted end portion;
FIG. 33 is a top, front perspective view of a combustible substance for a combustible product according to a sixteenth aspect, the combustible substance being in a compacted form and cubic shape;
FIG. 34 is a top, front perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 33 with a sheet of combustible material thereof enclosing and extending upwards from the combustible substance, with the sheet of combustible material being twisted together to form a more compact enclosure and a twisted end portion;
FIG. 35 is a top, front perspective view of a combustible substance for a combustible product according to a seventeenth aspect, the combustible substance being in a compacted form and cylindrical shape;
FIG. 36 is a top, front perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 35 with a sheet of combustible material thereof enclosing and extending upwards from the combustible substance, with the sheet of combustible material being twisted together to form a more compact enclosure and a twisted end portion;
FIG. 37 is a top, front perspective view of a combustible substance for a combustible product according to an eighteenth aspect, the combustible substance being in a compacted form and spherical shape;
FIG. 38 is a top, front perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 37 with a sheet of combustible material thereof enclosing and extending upwards from the combustible substance, with the sheet of combustible material being twisted together to form a more compact enclosure and a twisted end portion;
FIG. 39 is a top, front perspective view of a combustible substance for a combustible product according to a nineteenth aspect, the combustible substance being in a compacted form and irregular round shape;
FIG. 40 is a top, front perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 39 with a sheet of combustible material thereof enclosing and extending upwards from the combustible substance, with the sheet of combustible material being twisted together to form a more compact enclosure and a twisted end portion;
FIG. 41 is a top, front perspective view of a combustible substance for a combustible product according to a twentieth aspect, the combustible substance being in a compacted form and spherical segment or cap in shape;
FIG. 42 is a top, front perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 41 with a sheet of combustible material thereof enclosing and extending upwards from the combustible substance, with the sheet of combustible material being twisted together to form a more compact enclosure and a twisted end portion;
FIG. 43 is a top plan view of a sheet of combustible material of a combustible product according to a twenty-first aspect, the sheet of combustible material including a pre-formed recessed portion that is circular in shape and rectangular in lateral profile;
FIG. 43′ is a top plan view of a sheet of combustible material of a combustible product similar to that shown in FIG. 43, with the sheet of combustible material including a pre-formed recessed portion that is rectangular in shape and rectangular in lateral profile;
FIG. 43″ is a top plan view of a sheet of combustible material of a combustible product similar to that shown in FIG. 43, with the sheet of combustible material including a pre-formed recessed portion that is triangular in shape and rectangular in lateral profile;
FIG. 44 is a sectional view of the sheet of combustible material of FIG. 43 taken along lines 44-44 of FIG. 43, together with a combustible substance of the combustible product shown in the process of being inserted in part within the pre-formed recessed portion of the sheet of combustible material;
FIG. 45 is a top, front perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 44 with the sheet of combustible material extending about the combustible product so as to form an enclosure comprising an enlarged body with a frustoconical end shape and with peripheral portions of the sheet of combustible material being twisted together to form a twisted end portion;
FIG. 46 is a top plan view of a sheet of combustible material of a combustible product according to a twenty-second aspect, the sheet of combustible material including a pre-formed recessed portion that is circular in shape and frustoconical in lateral profile;
FIG. 47 is a sectional view of the sheet of combustible material of FIG. 46 taken along lines 47-47 of FIG. 46, together with a combustible substance of the combustible product shown in the process of being inserted in part within the pre-formed recessed portion of the sheet of combustible material;
FIG. 48 is a top, front perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 47 with the sheet of combustible material extending about the combustible product so as to form an enclosure comprising an enlarged body with a cylindrical end shape and with peripheral portions of the sheet of combustible material being twisted together to form a twisted end portion;
FIG. 49 is a top plan view of a sheet of combustible material of a combustible product according to a twenty-third aspect, the sheet of combustible material including a pre-formed recessed portion that is circular in shape and outwardly concave in lateral profile;
FIG. 50 is a sectional view of the sheet of combustible material of FIG. 49 taken along lines 50-50 of FIG. 49, together with a combustible substance of the combustible product shown in the process of being inserted in part within the pre-formed recessed portion of the sheet of combustible material;
FIG. 51 is a top, front perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 50 with the sheet of combustible material extending about the combustible product so as to form an enclosure comprising an enlarged body with a spherical shape and with peripheral portions of the sheet of combustible material being twisted together to form a twisted end portion;
FIG. 52 is a top plan view of a sheet of combustible material of a combustible product according to a twenty-fourth aspect, the sheet of combustible material including a pre-formed recessed portion that is oval in shape and outwardly concave in lateral profile;
FIG. 53 is a sectional view of the sheet of combustible material of FIG. 52 taken along lines 53-53 of FIG. 52, together with a combustible substance of the combustible product shown in the process of being inserted in part within the pre-formed recessed portion of the sheet of combustible material;
FIG. 54 is a top, front perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 53 with the sheet of combustible material extending about the combustible product so as to form an enclosure comprising an enlarged body with an ovoidal shape and with peripheral portions of the sheet of combustible material being twisted together to form a twisted end portion;
FIG. 55 is a side perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 40 (though alternatively it could another of the version of the products shown in FIGS. 1 to 39) being used according to a first aspect, with the combustible product shown gripped by the twisted end portion thereof and in the process of being inserted into a container;
FIG. 56 is a side perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 55 seated within the container of FIG. 55 and being used according to the first aspect, with the twisted end portion of the combustible product now functioning a wick that is in the process of being lit on fire;
FIG. 57 is a side perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 56 seated within the container of FIG. 56 and being used according to the first aspect, with the wick being lit on fire and releasing aromatics to diffuse in an area of the combustion;
FIG. 58 is a side perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 40 (though alternatively it could another of the version of the products shown in FIGS. 1 to 39) being used according to a second aspect, with a closed end portion of the combustible product being shown in the process of being inserted into a distal open end portion of an elongate tube;
FIG. 59 is a side perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 58 and being used according to the second aspect with the elongate tube of FIG. 58, with the enclosure of the combustible product positioned within the distal open end portion of the elongate tube, and with the twisted end portion of the combustible product functioning as a wick, extending outwards from the tube and being shown in the process of being lit on fire;
FIG. 60 is a side perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 59 being used according to the second aspect with the elongate tube of FIG. 59, with the wick being lit on fire and causing incremental combustion of the combustible substance, and with the person inhaling smoke result from said combustion via a second open end of the elongate tube;
FIG. 61 is a front, side perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 40 (though alternatively it could another of the version of the products shown in FIGS. 1 to 39) being used according to a third aspect, with the closed end portion of the combustible product being shown in the process of being inserted into a bowl of a smoking pipe;
FIG. 62 is a front, side perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 61 being used according to the third aspect with the smoking pipe of FIG. 61, with the enclosure of the combustible product positioned in the chamber of the smoking pipe within the bowl of the smoking pipe, and with the twisted end portion of the combustible product functioning as a wick, extending outwards from the bowl and shown in the process of being lit on fire;
FIG. 63 is a front, side perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 62 and being used according to the third aspect with the smoking pipe of FIG. 62, with the wick being lit on fire and causing incremental combustion of the combustible substance, and with the person inhaling smoke result from said combustion via the mouthpiece of the smoking pipe;
FIG. 64 is a side perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 40 (though alternatively it could another of the version of the products shown in FIGS. 1 to 39) being used according to a fourth aspect, with a person's hand shown in the process of picking up the combustible product via the twisted end portion of the combustible product;
FIG. 65 is a side perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 64 being used according to the fourth aspect, with the person holding the twisted end portion which functions as a handle, and with the closed end portion of the combustible product shown in the process of being lit on fire;
FIG. 66 is a side perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 65 being used according to the fourth aspect, with the person holding the handle, and with the closed end portion of the combustible product lit on fire so as to combust the combustible substance in the enclosure of the combustible product and release smoke resulting therefrom in the area of the combustion;
FIG. 67 is a side perspective view of the combustible product of FIG. 66 being used according to a fifth aspect, with the person holding the twisted end portion of the combustible product, with the closed end portion of the combustible product being lit on fire so as to combust the combustible substance in the enclosure, and with the smoke resulting therefrom being directly inhaled by the person adjacent to the combustible product;
FIG. 68 is a front, side view of the combustible product of FIG. 40 (though alternatively it could another of the version of the products shown in FIGS. 1 to 39) being used according to a sixth aspect, with the twisted end portion of the combustible product being gripped and functioning as a handle, and with the closed end portion of the combustible product being shown in the process of being inserted into a chamber of a vaporizer;
FIG. 69 is a side elevation view of the combustible product of FIG. 68 being used according to the sixth aspect with the vaporizer of FIG. 68, with a mouthpiece of the vaporizer being shown in the process of enclosing the combustible product within the vaporizer;
FIG. 70 is a side elevation view of the vaporizer with the combustible product therewithin of FIG. 69 and being used according to the sixth aspect, with the vaporizer incrementally vaporizing the combustible product and the person inhaling vapor resulting therefrom
FIG. 71 is a side elevation view of the vaporizer with the combustible product therewithin of FIG. 70 and being used according to a seventh aspect, with the vaporizer releasing aromatics to diffuse in the area of vaporization; and
FIG. 72 is a side elevation view of the vaporizer with the combustible product therewithin of FIG. 71 and being used according to an eighth aspect, with the vaporizer releasing aromatics to diffuse in the area of vaporization via an open bowl or chamber.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Referring to the drawings and first to FIG. 4, there is shown a combustible product 40. As seen in FIG. 1, the combustible product includes a combustible substance 42. The combustible substance may be a botanical substance, such as one or more of a herbaceous product and/or derivatives thereof, including tobacco, a tobacco product, cannabis, a cannabis product, hemp, a hemp product and the like, or an aromatic, an insect repellant or the like or a combination thereof, for example.
Referring back to FIG. 4, the combustible product 40 includes an enlarged body 43 at which is located an enclosure 44. The enclosure comprises a sheet of combustible material, in this example a clean-burning paper 46 seen in FIG. 2. However this is not strictly required and the sheet of combustible material may comprise other media of flexible and foldable combustible material in other embodiments. The paper 46 may be thin; however, here too this is not strictly required. The paper may be referred to as a combustible wrapper. As seen in FIG. 2, the paper 46 includes a central portion 48 and peripheral portions 50, 52, 54 and 56 which are integrally formed with and extend about the central portion thereof. The paper is square shaped with the peripheral portions thereof being rectangular strips in shape in this example; however this shape is not strictly required. The peripheral portions 50, 52, 54 and 56 may be referred to as excess portions of the paper 46.
The combustible substance 42 is positioned centrally along and on top of the central portion 48 of the paper 46 when the paper is in an unfolded and planar state.
As seen in FIGS. 2 and 3, the peripheral portions 50, 52, 54 and 56 of the paper are spaced-apart from and enclose the combustible substance 42 so centrally positioned upon the paper 46. Referring to FIG. 2, the paper has a plurality of vertices, in this example corners defined by adjacent peripheral portions thereof, in this example: corner 51 adjacent peripheral portions 50 and 52, corner 53 adjacent peripheral portions 52 and 54, corner 55 adjacent peripheral portions 54 and 56 and corner 57 adjacent peripheral portions 56 and 50.
The peripheral portions 50, 52, 54 and 56 of the paper are moved upwards relative to FIG. 2 so as to form enclosure 44 seen in FIG. 3. The combustible substance 42 is positioned within the enclosure by enclosing and folding the peripheral portions 50, 52, 54 and 56 of paper 46 upwards, from the perspective of FIG. 2, about the combustible substance so centrally positioned. The paper is folded upwards to enclose the combustible substance such that the corners of the paper align approximately adjacent to each other in this example, as seen by corners 51, 53, 55 and 57 in FIGS. 3 and 4. The corners of the paper 46 are thus brought up and spaced-apart distally from the closed end 60 of the paper seen in FIG. 4.
The peripheral portions 50, 52, 54 and 56 of the paper 46 seen in FIG. 2 are twisted together to reduce the size of and seal the combustible substance 42 within the enclosure 44 as seen in FIG. 4. The combustible product 40 includes an elongate protrusion, in this example in the form of a first or twisted end portion 59 formed by the peripheral portions of the paper so twisted together. The twisted end portion of the combustible product has a length LT, may be referred to as a stem and may function as a wick and/or handle.
Still referring to FIG. 4, the combustible product 40 includes a second or closed end portion 60 which is non-twisted in this example. The closed end portion 60 is part of the enclosure in this example and is outwardly convex in this case; however this is not strictly required and the closed end portion may be planar in other embodiments for example. The closed end portion 60 consists of a continuous, non-folded portion of the paper 46.
The combustible product 40 includes an enlarged portion, in this example an ovoid portion 62 extending between the end portions 59 and 60 thereof; however this shape is not strictly required. The ovoid portion is part of the enclosure 44 in this example. The enclosure 44 extends between end portion 60 and end portion 63 positioned between end portions 59 and 60 of the combustible product 40. End portion 63 is conical in shape in this example; however, this is not strictly required.
End portions 59, 60 and 63 and the ovoid portion 62 of the combustible product are integrally connected together and form an integrated whole. The combustible product 40 may thus comprise an enlarged body 43 within which is contained the combustible substance 42 and an elongate protrusion or stem extending outwards therefrom. The elongate protrusion couples to and, in this example, is contiguous and integrally connected to and formed with the enlarged body. The enclosure 44 may comprise different volumes and shapes based on the amount of combustible substance(s) 42 used.
As seen in FIG. 4, the closed end portion 60 and ovoid portion 62 have a combined length LC. The combustible product 40 has a total length of LTOT extending along longitudinal axis 64 thereof. The total length of the combustible product is equal to the length LT of the twisted end portion 59 and the combined length LC of the closed end portion 60 and ovoid portion 62. In this example the length LT of the twisted end portion 59 is approximately equal to or less than, and in this example approximately equal to the combined length LC of the closed end portion 60 and the ovoid portion 62. However, this is not strictly required and the length LT may be in the range of between equal to or greater than ⅓ LTOT and equal to or less than ⅔ LTOT in another embodiment. In a still further embodiment, the length LT of the twisted end portion 59 is in the range of between equal to or greater than ⅓ LTOT and equal to or less than 5 LC (five times the length of the enlarged body 43). In yet further embodiments, length LT is greater than five times length LC. In addition or alternatively, the combined length of the closed end portion and the enlarged portion of the enclosure is equal to or less than one third of the total length of the combustible product, so as to inhibit one's fingers being burned when gripping the twisted end portion 59.
Still referring to FIG. 4, the combustible product 40 in this example includes an additional substance 66 which impregnates the paper 46 and/or enclosure 44; however the additional substance is not strictly required. The additional substance is one or more of a flavoring ingredient, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) oil, cannabidiol (CBD) oil, other cannabinoid oils, terpenes, essential oils, and fragrances. or the like in this case. However, here too this is not strictly required and the additional substance may comprise other materials in other embodiments.
There is further provided a method of manufacturing the combustible product 40 described above. The method includes positioning combustible substance 42 centrally upon paper 46 within central portion 48 of the paper as seen in FIG. 2. The method may include weighing and/or pre-measuring the combustible substance prior to positioning the combustible substance upon the paper 46 to deliver a consistent quantity and dosing thereof and to deliver different quantities thereof to meet different demands.
The method includes forming enclosure 44 within which is positioned the combustible substance 42 seen in FIG. 2 by folding the paper 46 about the combustible substance as seen in FIGS. 2 and 3. This step may further include forming the enclosure with the central portion 48 of the paper. The method may include shaping the combustible substance 42 seen in FIG. 2 so that the enclosure is one of spherical, ovoidal, conical, frustoconical, pyramid-shaped, triangular prism shaped, rectangular prism-shaped or cube shaped either before or after positioning step.
The method includes twisting excess or peripheral portions 50, 52, 54 and 56 of the paper 46 seen in FIG. 2 together to reduce the size of and seal the enclosure and 44 so as to form one of a handle or a wick therefrom as seen in FIG. 4. End portion 59 thus closes the opening 61 seen in FIG. 3 formed when the paper is folded inwards relative to and about the combustible substance 42, through a twisted motion and provides a residual length LT for the combustible product 40.
The method may include sizing the paper 46 so that the length of the one of the elongate protrusion or twisted end portion 59 seen in FIG. 4 is in the range of between equal to or greater than ⅓ of the total length LTOT of the combustible product 40 and equal to or less than ⅔ of the total length of the combustible product. Alternatively, the method includes sizing the paper so that the length LT of the twisted end portion 59 is in the range of between equal to or greater than ⅓ LTOT and equal to or less than 5 LC (five times the length of the enlarged body 43). In yet further embodiments, the method includes sizing the paper so that length LT is greater than five times length LC. In addition or alternatively, the method includes sizing the paper so that the combined length of the closed end portion and the enlarged portion of the enclosure is equal to or less than one third of the total length of the combustible product 40, so as to inhibit one's fingers being burned when gripping the twisted end portion 59. Finally, the method may further include impregnating the combustible material and/or enclosure 44 with additional substance 66.
FIGS. 5 to 6 show a combustible product 40.1 according to a second aspect. Like parts have like numbers and functions as the combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with the addition of decimal extension “0.1”. Combustible product 40.1 is substantially the same as combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with at least the following exception. In this embodiment, the sheet of combustible material, in this example clean-burning paper 46.1 is perforated, meshed or otherwise adulterated.
FIGS. 7 to 8 show a combustible product 40.2 according to a third aspect. Like parts have like numbers and functions as the combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with the addition of decimal extension “0.2”. Combustible product 40.2 is substantially the same as combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with at least the following exception. As seen in FIG. 7, in this embodiment the sheet of combustible material, in this example clean-burning paper 46.2 is an elongate rectangle in planar shape prior to folding about the combustible substance 42.2.
FIGS. 9 to 10 show a combustible product 40.3 according to a fourth aspect. Like parts have like numbers and functions as the combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with the addition of decimal extension “0.3”. Combustible product 40.3 is substantially the same as combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with at least the following exception. As seen in FIG. 9, in this embodiment the sheet of combustible material, in this example clean-burning paper 46.3 is ellipse-shaped and in this example circular in planar shape prior to folding about the combustible substance 42.3.
FIGS. 11 to 12 show a combustible product 40.4 according to a fifth aspect. Like parts have like numbers and functions as the combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with the addition of decimal extension “0.4”. Combustible product 40.4 is substantially the same as combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with at least the following exception. As seen in FIG. 11, in this embodiment the sheet of combustible material, in this example clean-burning paper 46.4 is oblong in planar shape prior to folding about the combustible substance 42.4.
FIGS. 13 to 14 show a combustible product 40.5 according to a sixth aspect. Like parts have like numbers and functions as the combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with the addition of decimal extension “0.5”. Combustible product 40.5 is substantially the same as combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with at least the following exception. As seen in FIG. 13, in this embodiment the sheet of combustible material, in this example clean-burning paper 46.5 is polygonal, in this example triangular in planar shape prior to folding about the combustible substance 42.5.
FIGS. 15 to 16 show a combustible product 40.6 according to a seventh aspect. Like parts have like numbers and functions as the combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with the addition of decimal extension “0.6”. Combustible product 40.6 is substantially the same as combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with at least the following exception. As seen in FIG. 15, in this embodiment the sheet of combustible material, in this example clean-burning paper 46.6 is polygonal, in this example pentagonal in planar shape prior to folding about the combustible substance 42.6. The paper 46.6 includes a plurality of vertices, in this example corners 51.6, 53.6, 55.6, 57.6 and 81 and a plurality of peripheral portions, in this example peripheral portions 50.6, 52.6, 54.6, 56.6 and 89.
FIGS. 17 to 18 show a combustible product 40.7 according to an eighth aspect. Like parts have like numbers and functions as the combustible product 40.6 shown in FIGS. 15 to 16 with decimal extension “0.7” replacing decimal extension “0.6” and being added for numbers not previously having decimal extensions. Combustible product 40.7 is substantially the same as combustible product 40.6 shown in FIGS. 15 to 16 with at least the following exception. As seen in FIG. 17, in this embodiment the sheet of combustible material, in this example clean-burning paper 46.7 is polygonal, in this example hexagonal in planar shape prior to folding about the combustible substance 42.7. The paper 46.7 includes a plurality of vertices, in this example corners 51.7, 53.7, 55.7, 57.7, 81.7 and 93, and a plurality of peripheral portions, in this example peripheral portions 50.7, 52.7, 54.7, 56.7, 89.7 and 95.
FIGS. 19 to 20 show a combustible product 40.8 according to a ninth aspect. Like parts have like numbers and functions as the combustible product 40.7 shown in FIGS. 17 to 18 with decimal extension “0.8” replacing decimal extension “0.7” and being added for numbers not previously having a decimal extension. Combustible product 40.8 is substantially the same as combustible product 40.7 shown in FIGS. 17 to 18 with at least the following exception. As seen in FIG. 19, in this embodiment the sheet of combustible material, in this example clean-burning paper 46.8 is polygonal, in this example octagonal in planar shape prior to folding about the combustible substance 42.8. The paper 46.8 includes a plurality of vertices, in this example corners 51.8, 53.8, 55.8, 57.8, 81.8, 93.8, 97 and 99 and a plurality of peripheral portions, in this example peripheral portions 50.8, 52.8, 54.8, 56.8, 89.8, 95.8, 103 and 105.
FIGS. 21 to 22 show a combustible product 40.9 according to a tenth aspect. Like parts have like numbers and functions as the combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with the addition of decimal extension “0.9”. Combustible product 40.9 is substantially the same as combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with at least the following exception. As seen in FIG. 21, in this embodiment the sheet of combustible material, in this example clean-burning paper 46.9 comprises an irregular shape prior to folding about the combustible substance 42.9.
FIGS. 23 to 24 show a combustible product 40.10 according to an eleventh aspect. Like parts have like numbers and functions as the combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with the addition of decimal extension “0.10”. Combustible product 40.10 is substantially the same as combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with at least the following exceptions.
As seen in FIG. 24, the combustible product 40.10 includes an enlarged portion, in this example a conical portion 62.10 extending from end portion 60.10 in a tapered manner towards end portion 63.10 thereof. End portion 60.10 is approximately planar and circular in this example. The conical portion 62.10 is part of the enclosure 44.10 in this example.
The conical portion may be formed by first pressing the combustible substance 42.10 seen in FIG. 23 together, in a mold or otherwise, so as to form a compacted form or pellet 75 that is conical with a circular bottom 79 and top or vertex 85 spaced-apart therefrom. However, this is not strictly required and referring to FIG. 24, the conical portion may be formed by placing body 43.10 enclosing loosely arranged combustible substance 42.10 within a press or mold with a conical recessed portion, for example.
FIGS. 25 to 26 show a combustible product 40.11 according to a twelfth aspect. Like parts have like numbers and functions as the combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with the addition of decimal extension “0.11”. Combustible product 40.11 is substantially the same as combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with at least the following exceptions.
As seen in FIG. 26, the combustible product 40.11 includes an enlarged portion, in this example a frustoconical-shaped portion 62.11 extending from end portion 60.11 in a tapered manner towards end portion 63.11 thereof. End portion 60.11 is approximately planar and circular in this example. The frustoconical-shaped portion 62.11 is part of the enclosure 44.11 in this example.
The frustoconical-shaped portion may be formed by first pressing the combustible substance 42.11 seen in FIG. 25 together, in a mold or otherwise, so as to form a compacted form or pellet 75.11 that is frustoconical-shaped with bottom 79.11 and top 85.11 spaced-apart therefrom, with the bottom and top both being planar and circular, and with the bottom being larger in extent compared to the top. However, this is not strictly required and as seen in FIG. 25, the frustoconical-shaped portion may be formed by placing body 43.11 enclosing loosely arranged combustible substance 42.11 within a press or mold with a frustoconical-shaped recessed portion, for example.
FIGS. 27 to 28 show a combustible product 40.12 according to a thirteenth aspect. Like parts have like numbers and functions as the combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with the addition of decimal extension “0.12”. Combustible product 40.12 is substantially the same as combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with at least the following exceptions.
As seen in FIG. 28, the combustible product 40.12 includes an enlarged portion, in this example a pyramid-shaped portion 62.12 extending from end portion 60.12 in a tapered manner towards end portion 63.12 thereof. End portion 60.12 is approximately planar and rectangular or square in this example. The pyramid-shaped portion 62.12 is part of the enclosure 44.12 in this example.
The pyramid-shaped portion may be formed by first pressing the combustible substance 42.12 seen in FIG. 27 together, in a mold or otherwise, so as to form a compacted form or pellet 75.12 that is pyramid-shaped with bottom 79.12 and top or vertex 85.12 spaced-apart therefrom, with the bottom being planar and rectangular or square. However, this is not strictly required and referring to FIG. 28, the pyramid-shaped portion may be formed by placing body 43.12 enclosing loosely arranged combustible substance 42.12 within a press or mold with a pyramid-shaped recessed portion, for example.
FIGS. 29 to 30 show a combustible product 40.13 according to a fourteenth aspect. Like parts have like numbers and functions as the combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with the addition of decimal extension “0.11”. Combustible product 40.13 is substantially the same as combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with at least the following exceptions.
As seen in FIG. 30, the combustible product 40.13 includes an enlarged portion, in this example a triangular-prism shaped portion 62.13 extending from end portion 60.13 towards end portion 63.13 thereof. End portion 60.13 is approximately planar and triangular in this example. The triangular-prism shaped portion 62.13 is part of the enclosure 44.13 in this example.
The triangular-prism shaped portion may be formed by first pressing the combustible substance 42.13 seen in FIG. 29 together, in a mold or otherwise, so as to form a compacted form or pellet 75.13 that is triangular-prism shaped with bottom 79.13 and top 85.13 spaced-apart therefrom, with the bottom and top being planar, triangular and substantially the same size in this example. However, this is not strictly required and as seen in FIG. 30, the frustoconical-shaped portion may be formed by placing body 43.13 enclosing loosely arranged combustible substance 42.13 within a press or mold with a triangular-prism shaped recessed portion, for example.
FIGS. 31 to 32 show a combustible product 40.14 according to a fifteenth aspect. Like parts have like numbers and functions as the combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with the addition of decimal extension “0.14”. Combustible product 40.14 is substantially the same as combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with at least the following exceptions.
As seen in FIG. 32, the combustible product 40.14 includes an enlarged portion, in this example a rectangular-prism shaped portion 62.14 extending from end portion 60.14 towards end portion 63.14 thereof. End portion 60.14 is approximately planar and rectangular or square in this example. The rectangular-prism shaped portion 62.14 is part of the enclosure 44.14 in this example.
The rectangular-prism shaped portion may be formed by first pressing the combustible substance 42.14 seen in FIG. 31 together, in a mold or otherwise, so as to form a compacted form or pellet 75.14 that is rectangular-prism shaped with bottom 79.14 and top 85.14 spaced-apart therefrom, with the bottom and top being planar, rectangular or square, and substantially the same size in this example. However, this is not strictly required and as seen in FIG. 32, the rectangular-prism shaped portion may be formed by placing body 43.14 enclosing loosely arranged combustible substance 42.14 within a press or mold with a rectangular-prism shaped recessed portion, for example
FIGS. 33 to 34 show a combustible product 40.15 according to a sixteenth aspect. Like parts have like numbers and functions as the combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with the addition of decimal extension “0.15”. Combustible product 40.15 is substantially the same as combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with at least the following exceptions.
As seen in FIG. 34, the combustible product 40.15 includes an enlarged portion, in this example a cube-shaped portion 62.15 extending from end portion 60.15 towards end portion 63.15 thereof. End portion 60.15 is approximately planar and square in this example. The cube-shaped portion 62.15 is part of the enclosure 44.15 in this example.
The cube-shaped portion may be formed by first pressing the combustible substance 42.15 seen in FIG. 33 together, in a mold or otherwise, so as to form a compacted form or pellet 75.15 that is cube-shaped with bottom 79.15 and top 85.15 spaced-apart therefrom, with the bottom and top being planar, square, and substantially the same size in this example. However, this is not strictly required and as seen in FIG. 34, the cube-shaped portion may be formed by placing body 43.15 enclosing loosely arranged combustible substance 42.15 within a press or mold with a cube-shaped recessed portion, for example.
FIGS. 35 to 36 show a combustible product 40.16 according to a seventeenth aspect. Like parts have like numbers and functions as the combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with the addition of decimal extension “0.16”. Combustible product 40.16 is substantially the same as combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with at least the following exceptions.
As seen in FIG. 36, the combustible product 40.16 includes an enlarged portion, in this example a cylindrical portion 62.16 extending from end portion 60.16 towards end portion 63.16 thereof. End portions 60.16 and 63.16 are planar and circular in this example. The cylindrical portion 62.16 is part of the enclosure 44.16 in this example.
The cylindrical portion may be formed by first pressing the combustible substance 42.16 seen in FIG. 35 together, in a mold or otherwise, so as to form a compacted form or pellet 75.16 that is cylindrical. However, this is not strictly required and as seen in FIG. 35, the cylindrical portion may be formed by placing body 43.16 enclosing loosely arranged combustible substance 42.16 within a press or mold with a cylindrical-shaped recessed portion, for example.
FIGS. 37 to 38 show a combustible product 40.17 according to an eighteenth aspect. Like parts have like numbers and functions as the combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with the addition of decimal extension “0.17”. Combustible product 40.17 is substantially the same as combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with at least the following exceptions.
As seen in FIG. 38, the combustible product 40.17 includes an enlarged portion, in this example a spherical portion 62.17 extending from end portion 60.17 towards end portion 63.17 thereof. End portions 60.17 and 63.17 are approximately circular in this example. The spherical portion 62.17 is part of the enclosure 44.17 in this example.
The spherical portion may be formed by first pressing the combustible substance 42.17 seen in FIG. 37 together, in a mold or otherwise, so as to form a compacted form or pellet 75.17 that is spherical. However, this is not strictly required and as seen in FIG. 38, the spherical portion may be formed by placing body 43.17 enclosing loosely arranged combustible substance 42.17 within a press or mold with a spherical-shaped recessed portion, for example.
FIGS. 39 to 40 show a combustible product 40.18 according to a nineteenth aspect. Like parts have like numbers and functions as the combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with the addition of decimal extension “0.18”. Combustible product 40.18 is substantially the same as combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with at least the following exceptions.
As seen in FIG. 40, the combustible product 40.18 includes an enlarged portion, in this example an irregular, generally round shape portion 62.18 extending from end portion 60.18 towards end portion 63.18 thereof. End portions 60.18 and 63.18 are approximately oval-shaped in this example, though this is not strictly required. The irregular, generally round shape portion 62.18 is part of the enclosure 44.18 in this example.
The irregular, generally round shape portion may be formed by first pressing the combustible substance 42.18 seen in FIG. 39 together, in a mold or otherwise, so as to form a compacted form or pellet 75.18 that is generally round. However, this is not strictly required and as seen in FIG. 40, the spherical portion may be formed by placing body 43.18 enclosing loosely arranged combustible substance 42.18 within a press or mold with a generally round recessed portion, for example.
FIGS. 41 to 42 show a combustible product 40.19 according to a twentieth aspect. Like parts have like numbers and functions as the combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with the addition of decimal extension “0.19”. Combustible product 40.19 is substantially the same as combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with at least the following exceptions.
As seen in FIG. 42, the combustible product 40.19 includes an enlarged portion, in this example a spherical segment or cap portion 62.19 extending from end portion 60.19 towards end portion 63.19 thereof. End portions 60.19 and 63.19 are approximately oval-shaped in this example, with end portion 60.19 being generally planar, though this is not strictly required. The spherical segment or cap portion 62.19 is part of the enclosure 44.19 in this example.
The spherical segment or cap portion may be formed by first pressing the combustible substance 42.19 seen in FIG. 41 together, in a mold or otherwise, so as to form a compacted form or pellet 75.19 that is a spherical segment or cap in shape. However, this is not strictly required and as seen in FIG. 42, the spherical portion may be formed by placing body 43.19 enclosing loosely arranged combustible substance 42.19 within a press or mold with a recessed portion that is spherical-segment or spherical-cap shaped, for example.
FIGS. 43 to 45 show a combustible product 40.20 according to a twenty-first aspect. Like parts have like numbers and functions as the combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with the addition of decimal extension “0.20”. Combustible product 40.20 is substantially the same as combustible product 40 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 with at least the following exceptions.
The sheet of combustible material, in this example paper 46.20 of the combustible product includes a pre-formed recessed portion 65. The pre-formed recessed portion is centrally positioned relative to peripheral portions 50.20, 52.20, 54.20 and 56.20 of the paper in this example. The pre-formed recessed portion 65 includes a bottom 67 that is planar and circular in this example. The pre-formed recessed portion is circular in planar profile in this embodiment; however, this is not strictly required and the pre-formed recessed portion may be polygonal in shape in other embodiments such as a triangular as seen in FIG. 43′ or rectangular as seen in FIG. 43″.
As seen in FIG. 43, the bottom of the pre-formed is spaced-apart below from and extends parallel to the peripheral portions 50.20, 52.20, 54.20 and 56.20 of the paper 46.20 in its unfolded and planar form seen in FIG. 43. The peripheral portions of the paper may be referred to as a non-recessed or planar portion 69 of the paper.
As seen in FIG. 44, the pre-formed recessed portion 65 of the paper 46.20 includes a side wall 77 which is integrally formed with, extends between and couples together the planar portion of the paper and bottom 67 of the pre-formed recessed portion of the paper. The side wall is annular in this example and extends upwards from and perpendicular to the planar portion 69 of the paper 46.20 towards the bottom of the pre-formed recessed portion 65 of the paper. The pre-formed recessed portion of the paper is rectangular in lateral profile in this example. The pre-formed recessed 65 portion of the paper 46.20 is shaped to receive combustible substance 42.20 at least part therewithin.
The pre-formed recessed portion may thus facilitate a preferred positioning of the combustible material and forming of combustible product 40.20 seen in FIG. 45 thereafter. As seen in FIG. 45, combustible product 40.20 may thus comprise a closed end portion 60.20 that is planar and cylindrical in shape at least in part, though this is not strictly required.
FIGS. 46 to 48 show a combustible product 40.21 according to a twenty-second aspect. Like parts have like numbers and functions as the combustible product 40.20 shown in FIGS. 43 to 45 with the decimal extension “0.21” replacing decimal extension “0.20” and being added for part numbers not previously having decimal extensions. Combustible product 40.21 is substantially the same as combustible product 40.20 shown in FIGS. 43 to 45 with at least the following exceptions.
As seen in FIG. 47, side wall 77.21 of the pre-formed recessed portion 65.21 of the sheet of combustible material, in this example paper 46.21, tapers in a direction 87 extending from the planar portion 69.21 of the paper to the bottom 67.21 of the pre-formed recessed portion of the paper. The pre-formed recessed portion of the paper is frustoconical in lateral profile in this example. As seen in FIG. 48, combustible product 40.21 may comprise a closed end portion 60.21 that is planar and frustoconical in shape at least in part, though this is not strictly required.
FIGS. 49 to 51 show a combustible product 40.22 according to a twenty-third aspect. Like parts have like numbers and functions as the combustible product 40.21 shown in FIGS. 46 to 48 with the decimal extension “0.22” replacing decimal extension “0.21” and being added for part numbers not previously having decimal extensions. Combustible product 40.22 is substantially the same as combustible product 40.21 shown in FIGS. 46 to 48 with at least the following exceptions.
As seen in FIG. 50, pre-formed recessed portion 65.22 of the sheet of combustible material, in this example paper 46.22, is outwardly concave and curved in lateral profile. The bottom 67.22 of the pre-formed recessed portion transitions to the side wall 77.22 of the pre-formed recessed portion in a streamline and seamless manner in this example. As seen in FIG. 51, combustible product 40.22 may comprise a closed end portion 60.22 that is outwardly convex in shape at least in part with an enlarged body 43.22 that is spherical, though this is not strictly required.
FIGS. 52 to 54 show a combustible product 40.23 according to a twenty-fourth aspect. Like parts have like numbers and functions as the combustible product 40.22 shown in FIGS. 49 to 51 with the decimal extension “0.23” replacing decimal extension “0.22” and being added for part numbers not previously having decimal extensions. Combustible product 40.23 is substantially the same as combustible product 40.22 shown in FIGS. 49 to 51 with at least the following exceptions.
As seen in FIG. 52, pre-formed recessed portion 65.23 of the sheet of combustible material, in this example paper 46.23, is oval shaped in front profile. As seen in FIG. 53, the bottom 67.23 of the pre-formed recessed portion transitions to the side wall 77.23 of the pre-formed recessed portion in a streamline and seamless manner in this example. As seen in FIG. 54, combustible product 40.23 may comprise a closed end portion 60.23 that is outwardly convex in shape at least in part with an enlarged body 43.23 that is ovoidal, though this is not strictly required.
FIGS. 55 to 57 disclose the combustible product 40.18 of FIG. 40 being used according to a first aspect. As seen in FIG. 55, the combustible product is used in this example with a container 68, which may be a safe chamber, plate, pot, bowl or other container. The container includes an open-ended receptacle 70. The receptacle is outwardly concave and bowl-shaped in this example; however this is not strictly required and the receptacle may have other shapes in other examples. The container 68 has a longitudinal axis 73 about which extends the receptacle 70. The longitudinal axis extends vertically from the perspective of FIG. 55.
Still referring to FIG. 55, the combustible product 40.18 may first be held by hand 74 of person 76 by gripping twisted end portion 59.18 thereof which functions as a handle in this example. However, this is not strictly required and the user may grab the product in other manners. The combustible product is next inserted into the receptacle 70 via closed end portion 60.18 thereof as shown by arrow of numeral 71.
The enclosure 44.18 of the combustible product 40.18 is shaped to at least partially fit within the receptacle as seen in FIG. 56. The container 68 is shaped to receive the combustible product such that the closed end portion 60.18 and section of the spherical portion 62.18 adjacent thereto are received within the receptacle. In this example approximately half of the enclosure 44.18 is received within the receptacle 70, with the other half thereof extending outwards from the container 68; however this is not strictly required and either the enclosure may be fully received within the receptacle in other embodiments or more or less of the enclosure may protrude from the receptacle in still further embodiments.
As seen in FIG. 56, the closed end portion 60.18 of the enclosure 44.18 is shaped to snugly fit within the receptacle 70 in this example such that the combustible product 40.18 couples to the inner wall 75 of the receptacle via an interference fit. However this is not strictly required and the enclosure may loosely fit within the receptacle of the container 68 in other embodiments. The combustible product 40.18 is positioned within the receptacle 70 such that the twisted end portion 59.18 thereof extends upwards and outwards from the receptacle so as to next function as a wick. The combustible product is shaped and positioned within the receptacle of the container 68 such that the longitudinal axis 64.18 of the combustible product aligns and is coaxial with the longitudinal axis 73 of the container 68 in this example; however this is not strictly required. The twisted end portion 59.18 of the combustible product is also coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the container 68. The twisted end portion of the enclosure is next lit on fire, in this example via a match 78.
Referring to FIG. 57, the combustible product 40.18 including combustible substance 42.18 incrementally combusts, as shown by flame 80, from the twisted end portion 59.18 towards the closed end portion 60.18 thereof. The combustible product as herein described may thus be used for diffusion, aromatherapy or aromachology by lighting on fire the twisted end portion of the enclosure. Combustion output, in this example smoke 82 from the combustion may as a result release aromatics which diffuse, as shown by arrow of numeral 81, to fill an area such as: an outdoor area for outdoor use; a room; and/or enclosed space 83 within which the combustible product 40.18 has been lit on fire. This process may continue until desired or until the combustible substance has been fully combusted.
FIGS. 58 to 60 disclose the combustible product 40.18 of FIG. 40 being used according to a second aspect. As seen in FIG. 59, the combustible product is used in this example with an elongate conduit, in this example an elongate tube 84, which may be a pipe, glass tube, one-hit or other similar smoking accessory. The elongate tube includes a mouthpiece 86 located at a first or proximal open end portion 88 thereof. However this is not strictly required and in other embodiments the elongate tube may comprise no separate or removable mouthpieces. The elongate tube 84 has a second or distal open end portion 90 spaced-apart from the proximal open end portion 88 thereof. The elongate tube has a longitudinal axis 91 that extends from the proximal open end portion thereof to the distal open end portion thereof.
Referring to FIG. 58, the twisted end portion 59.18 of the combustible product 40.18 may be gripped by the person's hand (not shown) to insert the closed end portion 60.18 of the combustible product into the distal open end portion 90 of the elongate tube 84. This is shown by arrow of numeral 92. As seen in FIG. 60, the enclosure 44.18 is shaped to snugly fit within the distal open end portion of the elongate tube in this example such that the combustible product couples to the interior wall 94 of the elongate tube via an interference fit. However this is not strictly required and the enclosure may loosely fit within the distal open end portion 90 of the elongate tube 84 in other embodiments.
Still referring to FIG. 60, the combustible product 40.18 is shaped and positioned within the elongate tube such that the longitudinal axis 64.18 of the combustible product aligns and is coaxial the longitudinal axis 91 of the elongate tube 84 in this example. The twisted end portion 59.18 of the combustible product is also coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the elongate tube. However, this is not strictly required and the twisted end portion may be angled or positioned in a haphazard manner, including in an upside-down position.
The combustible product 40.18 is shaped such that the twisted end portion thereof extends outwards from the distal open end portion 90 of the elongate tube 84. The twisted end portion 59.18 of the combustible product extends horizontally outwards from the elongate tube 84 from the perspective of FIG. 60 in this example, though as mentioned above this is not strictly required. The twisted end portion of the combustible product 40.18 now functions as a wick and is next lit on fire, in this example via match 78 seen in FIG. 59. This is one preferred methodology but is not strictly required as the combustible product 40.18 is configured to enable the user to determine their method of placement of the combustible product.
Referring to FIG. 60, person 76 next inhales to incrementally combust the combustible substance 42.18 within enclosure 44.18 by sucking on proximal open end portion 86 of the elongate tube 84 or inhaling adjacent thereto, as shown by arrow of numeral 96. This causes the combustible product 40.18 to incrementally combust, as shown by flame 80, from the twisted end portion 59.18 towards the closed end portion 60.18 thereof. The person 76 thereby inhales smoke 82 either directly from the combustible product or through proximal end 86 of elongate tube 84 and may continue this process until desired or until the combustible substance 42.18 is consumed. The combustible product 40.18 and combustible substance as herein described may be referred to a smokable product and smokable substance in this case.
FIGS. 61 to 63 disclose the combustible product 40.18 of FIG. 40 being used according to a third aspect. As seen in FIG. 61, the combustible product is used in this example with a smoking apparatus comprising a bowl-shape, in this example a smoking pipe 98. However, this is not strictly required and the smoking apparatus may be any kind of smoking apparatus that is bowl-shaped at least in part, such as a bong, water pipe, chillum or other such apparatus.
The smoking pipe 98 includes in this example a mouthpiece 100 located at a first or proximal open end 102 thereof and contiguous with the rest of the smoking pipe. The smoking pipe has a second or distal open end 101 spaced-apart from the proximal open end thereof. The smoking pipe 98 includes a bowl 104 adjacent end 101. The bowl encloses an open-ended chamber 106. The bowl 104 and chamber extend about a longitudinal axis 108 which extends vertically from the perspective of FIG. 62 in this example.
Referring to FIG. 61, the twisted end portion 59.18 of the combustible product 40.18 may be gripped by the person's hand (not shown) so as to insert the closed end portion 60.18 of the combustible product into the bowl 104 and chamber 106 of the smoking pipe 98. This is shown by arrow of numeral 110. However as mentioned this gripping of the combustible product by the twisted end portion of the enclosure is not strictly required, as the product may be gripped by the enclosure 44.18 for example. As seen in FIG. 63, the enclosure 44.18 may be shaped to snugly fit within the chamber of the smoking pipe in this example such that the combustible product couples to the interior wall 112 of the bowl via an interference fit. However this is not strictly required and the enclosure may loosely fit within the chamber 106 of the smoking pipe 98 in other embodiments.
As seen in FIG. 63, the combustible product 40.18 is shaped and positioned within the smoking pipe such that the longitudinal axis 64.18 of the combustible product aligns and is coaxial with the longitudinal axis 108 of the bowl 104 of the smoking pipe in this example; however as mentioned this is not strictly required. The twisted end portion 59.18 of the combustible product is also coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the smoking pipe 98 in this example. However, this is likewise not strictly required and the twisted end portion may be angled or positioned in a haphazard manner, including in an upside-down position.
The combustible product 40.18 is shaped such that the twisted end portion thereof extends outwards from the distal open end 101 of the smoking pipe. The twisted end portion 59.18 of the combustible product thus faces upwards from the perspective of FIG. 63. The twisted end portion of the combustible product 40.18 now functions as a wick and is next lit on fire, in this example via match 78 seen in FIG. 62.
As seen in FIG. 63, person 76 next inhales to incrementally combust the combustible substance 42.18 within enclosure 44.18 by sucking on mouthpiece 100 or inhaling adjacent thereto, as shown by arrow of numeral 114. This causes the combustible product 40.18 to incrementally combust, as shown by flame 80, from the twisted end portion 59.18 towards the closed end portion 60.18 thereof. The person 76 inhales smoke 82 thereby and may continue this process until desired or until the combustible substance 42.18 is consumed.
FIGS. 64 to 66 disclose the combustible product 40.18 of FIG. 40 being used according to a fourth aspect. As seen in FIG. 65, the combustible product is first held by hand 74 of person 76 by gripping twisted end portion 59.18 which functions as a handle in this example. However, as mentioned this is not strictly required and the user may grab the product in other manners. As seen in FIG. 66, the closed end portion 60.18 of the combustible product 40.18 is next lit on fire, in this example via match 78, while the person continues to hold the combustible product by the twisted end portion of the combustible product.
The combustible product including combustible substance 42.18 will next incrementally combust, as shown by flame 80, from the closed end portion 60.18 towards the twisted end portion 59.18 thereof. The combustible product 40.18 as herein described may be used for diffusion, aromatherapy or aromachology. Smoke 82 from the combustion may as a result release aromatics which diffuse, as shown by arrow of numeral 81, to fill the room or enclosed space 83 within which the combustible product has been lit on fire. This process may continue until desired or until the combustible substance 42.18 has been fully combusted.
FIG. 67 discloses the combustible product 40.18 of FIG. 40 being used according to a fifth aspect. The steps discussed above with reference to FIGS. 64 to 66 are followed so as to result in the combustible product 40.18 being held via twisted end portion 59.18 thereof and lit on fire at closed end portion 60.18 thereof towards.
Person 76 next inhales to incrementally combust the combustible substance 42.18 within enclosure 44.18 by inhaling adjacent thereto, as shown by arrow of numeral 116. This causes the combustible product 40.18 to incrementally combust, as shown by flame 80, from the closed end portion 60.18 thereof towards the twisted end portion 59.18 thereof. The person 76 inhales smoke 82 thereby and may continue this process until desired or until the combustible substance 42.18 is consumed.
FIGS. 68 to 70 disclose the combustible product 40.18 of FIG. 40 being used according to a sixth aspect. As seen in FIG. 69, the combustible product is used in this example with a vaporizer 118. The combustible product 40.18 and combustible substance 42.18 may be referred to as a vaporizing product comprising a vaporizing substance in this case.
Still referring to FIG. 69, the vaporizer 118 includes a chamber 120 that is accessible by selectively removing mouthpiece 122. However, this is not strictly required and the vaporizer may include other configurations in other embodiments. As seen in FIG. 68, the chamber 120 extends about a longitudinal axis 124 that extends vertically from the perspective of FIG. 68.
The mouthpiece 122 seen in FIG. 69 is first removed from the rest of the vaporizer 118 so as to expose chamber 120 seen in FIG. 68. As seen in FIG. 68, the twisted end portion 59.18 of the combustible product 40.18 may next be gripped by hand 74 of person 76 so as to insert the combustible product into the chamber of the vaporizer 118. This is shown by arrow of numeral 126. Alternatively, the combustible product may be gripped via enclosure 44.18. As seen in FIG. 70, the enclosure 44.18 may be shaped to snugly fit within the chamber 120 of the vaporizer in this example such that the combustible product couples to the interior wall 128 of the chamber via an interference fit. However as mentioned this is not strictly required and the enclosure may loosely fit within the chamber of the vaporizer 118 in other embodiments.
Still referring to FIG. 70, the combustible product 40.18 is shaped and positioned within the vaporizer such that the longitudinal axis 64.18 of the combustible product may align and be coaxial with the longitudinal axis 124 of the chamber 120 of the vaporizer in this example; however, this is not strictly required. The twisted end portion 59.18 of the combustible product is also coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the vaporizer 118; however, here too this is not strictly required. Still referring to FIG. 70, the combustible product 40.18 is shaped such the combustible product fully fits within the chamber 120 of the vaporizer. The mouthpiece 122 is thereafter fitted back on to the vaporizer 118 so as to enclosure the combustible product within the vaporizer.
Referring to FIG. 70, person 76 next activates the vaporizer 118. This causes the combustible product 40.18 to be incrementally vaporized. Vaporizers per se, including their various parts and functions, are well known to those skilled in the art and vaporizer 118 will thus not be disclosed in further detail. Person 76 inhales vaporized output resulting therefrom, in this example vapor 130, by sucking on mouthpiece 122 or inhaling adjacent thereto, as shown by arrow of numeral 132. The person inhales the vapor thereby and may continue this process until desired or until the combustible substance 42.18 is consumed.
FIG. 71 is similar to FIG. 70 and discloses product 40.18 of FIG. 40 being diffused via vaporizer 118 according to a seventh aspect.
As seen in FIG. 71, the vaporizer is activated with the mouthpiece 122, enclosure, or heating chamber 120 in a sealed position. This causes the combustible product 40.18 to be incrementally vaporized. The combustible product as described herein may thus be used for diffusion, aromatherapy, or aromachology through said vaporization, and may be assisted in diffusion and dispersal through the assistance of a fan 121 or other like instrument. Vaporization output, in this example vapor 123 from the vaporization may as a result release aromatics which diffuse, as shown by arrow of numeral 125, to fill the area, room, or enclosed space 127 within which the combustible product 40.18 has been vaporized with the vaporizer 118. This process may continue until desired or until the combustible substance 42.18 has been fully exhausted.
FIG. 72 is similar to FIG. 71 and discloses product 40.18 of FIG. 40 being diffused via vaporizer 118 according to an eighth aspect. The vaporizer 118 is activated with the mouthpiece 122, enclosure, or heating chamber 120 removed or in an open position, and the combustible product 40.18 placed therewithin or within a chamber or bowl 129 that is added to the vaporizer. This causes the combustible product 40.18 to be incrementally vaporized. The combustible product as described herein may thus be used for diffusion, aromatherapy, or aromachology via vaporization by a vaporizing device, and may be assisted in diffusion and dispersal through the assistance of fan 121 or other like instrument. Vaporization output, in this example vapor 123 from the vaporization may as a result release aromatics which diffuse, as shown by arrow of numeral 125, to fill the area, room, or enclosed space 127 within which the combustible product 40.18 has been vaporized with the vaporizer 118. This process may continue until desired or until the combustible substance has been fully exhausted.
There may further be provided a kit comprising a plurality of combustible products as herein described. In addition or alternatively, there may be provided a plurality of combustible products comprising different combustible substances, shapes of enclosures and/or sizes of enclosures, in which the papers thereof as herein described are color coded to denote various attributes thereof, respectively, depending on variables such as flavour, aroma, potency, outcome, size, dosing and the like.
It will be appreciated that many variations are possible within the scope of the invention described herein. The combustible substance as herein described may thus be shaped or pre-formed so that the enclosure is one of spherical, ovoidal, conical, frustoconical, pyramid-shaped, triangular prism shaped or rectangular prism-shaped, either before or after positioning the combustible substance centrally on the paper.
Although the intended and ideal use of the combustible product is lighting the product from the wick when combustion is involved, such intention does not preclude to lighting and/or combustion to commence from any part of the product based on user preference, their ability to position the product, and any other mitigating factors.
Many advantages result from the structure of the present invention, uses thereof and manufacturing thereof. Although the invention has the ability to be used for aromatic, incense, or repellant (citronella/bugs) means, the benefits may predominantly be in the hemp and cannabis consumption space. Pre-milled and pre-packaged, individual or single-use portions for consumption of this format is beneficial in at least the following ways:
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- a. convenience in the lack of need for preparation i.e.. no grinding, no wrapping, in a personally sized micro-dose. As such, the product is on-demand or at one's fingertips, a favourite of certain demographics.
- b. versatility of use—this convenient design allows for a multitude of ways to use. One can use it with a pipe or vaporizer, manually via the stem, and with diffusion, aromatics and aromachology, in a burning chamber or vaporizer, for example.
- c. health aspects i.e.. no use of gum, glue, or saliva is needed to ‘bind’ the smoking product or pod together. Also, as traditional methods of consumption and format size (joints) involve multiple parties, the pods provide a means by which people can consume together, but with individual pods, thereby avoiding sharing and the possible transmission of germs and viruses.
- d. dosability. as the pods can be made quite small in comparison to traditional methods (other than the one-hitters), users can start with as little as they want (for all intents and purposes) and consume in a controlled and measured manner. The pods are well-suited to the practice of micro-dosing.
- e. smaller, individual design reduces wastage, and eliminates the acrid and unpleasant experience of having to relight a previously extinguished product.
- f. when using the product in a vaporizer, the enclosed material may remain enclosed because the wrapper is not combusted and remains intact. This may be beneficial when cleaning a vaporization device as there is no loose mass to extract, thereby making cleaning the device much easier. Even in pipe use, the material tends to stay compacted and may thus facilitate removal thereof and cleaning of the pipe, though this may not be to the same extent as with vaporizers.
Additional Description Examples of combustible products have been described. The following clauses are offered as further description.
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- (1) A combustible product comprising: a combustible substance; and an enclosure comprising a sheet of combustible material which folds about and encloses the combustible substance so as to form an enclosure, the enclosure including a closed end portion, a twisted end portion, and an enlarged portion extending between the end portions thereof.
- (2) The combustible product of clause 1 wherein the sheet is perforated, meshed or otherwise adulterated.
- (3) The combustible product of clause 1 wherein the closed end portion of the enclosure is non-twisted.
- (4) The combustible product of any one of clauses 1 to 3, wherein the closed end portion of the enclosure consists of a continuous, non-folded portion of said sheet of combustible material.
- (5) The combustible product of any one of clauses 1 to 4, wherein the closed end portion, the twisted end portion and the enlarged portion of the enclosure are integrally connected together and forming an integrated whole.
- (6) The combustible product of any one of clauses 1 to 5, wherein the twisted end portion of the enclosure comprises peripheral portions of the sheet of combustible material twisted together.
- (7) The combustible product of any one of clauses 1 to 6, wherein the twisted end portion of the enclosure functions as a wick or handle.
- (8) The combustible product of any one of clauses 1 to 6, wherein the twisted end portion of the enclosure is shaped to function as one or more of: (i) a wick whereby lighting on fire the twisted end portion causes incremental combustion of the enclosure and the combustible substance, and enables either diffusion of smoke resulting from the combustion thereof or a person to inhale the smoke resulting therefrom via the closed end portion of the enclosure; (ii) a handle to be gripped whereby lighting on fire the closed end portion of the enclosure causes incremental combustion of the enclosure and the combustible substance, and enables the person to inhale the smoke resulting therefrom; and (iii) a protrusion insertable within a bowl of a pipe, whereby lighting on fire the closed end portion of the enclosure thereafter causes incremental combustion of the enclosure and the combustible substance, and enables the person to inhale the smoke resulting therefrom via a mouthpiece of the pipe; and (iv) a protrusion for inserting the combustible product into a chamber of a vaporization device whereby vapor is produced through the operation of the vaporization device to be either directly inhaled or diffused for area inhalation.
- (9) The combustible product of any one of clauses 1 to 8, wherein the closed end portion and the enlarged portion of the enclosure have a combined length, wherein the twisted end portion of the enclosure has a length, and wherein the length of the twisted end portion of the enclosure is equal to or less than said combined length of the closed end portion and the enlarged portion of the enclosure.
- (10) The combustible product of any one of clauses 1 to 9, wherein the enclosure has a length, wherein the twisted end portion of the enclosure has a length, and wherein the length of the twisted end portion of the enclosure is in the range of between equal to or greater than half the length of the enclosure.
- (11) The combustible product of any one of clauses 1 to 9 wherein the combustible product has a total length, wherein the closed end portion and the enlarged portion of the enclosure have a combined length, and wherein the combined length of the closed end portion and the enlarged portion of the enclosure is equal to or less than one third of the total length of the combustible product.
- (12) The combustible product of any one of clauses 1 to 9, wherein the combustible product has a total length, wherein the closed end portion and the enlarged portion of the enclosure have a combined length, wherein the twisted end portion of the enclosure has a length, and wherein the length of the twisted end portion of the enclosure is in the range of between equal to or greater than one third of the total length of the combustible product and equal to or less than five times the combined length of the closed end portion and the enlarged portion of the enclosure.
- (13) The combustible product of any one of clauses 1 to 9, wherein the closed end portion and the enlarged portion of the enclosure have a combined length, wherein the twisted end portion of the enclosure has a length, and wherein the length of the twisted end portion of the enclosure is equal to or greater than five times the combined length of the closed end portion and the enlarged portion of the enclosure.
- (14) A combustible product comprising: a combustible substance; an enlarged body within which is fully enclosed the combustible substance; and an elongate protrusion extending outwards from the enlarged body, the elongate protrusion being integrally connected to and formed with the enlarged body.
- (15) The combustible product of clause 14, wherein the enlarged body and the protrusion are formed by a sheet of combustible material.
- (16) The combustible product of any one of clauses 14 to 15 wherein the protrusion is shaped to function one or both of a handle or a wick.
- (17) The combustible product of any one of clauses 1 to 16, wherein the closed end portion of the enclosure is outwardly convex.
- (18) The combustible product of any one of clauses 1 to 16, wherein the closed end portion of the enclosure is planar.
- (19) The combustible product of any one of clauses 1 to 16, wherein the closed end portion of the enclosure is ovoid shaped, circular, triangular, square or rectangular.
- (20) The combustible product of any one of clauses 1 to 16, wherein the closed end portion and the enlarged portion of the enclosure form a shape that is one of conical, frustoconical, pyramid-shaped, triangular prism shaped, rectangular prism shaped, cube shaped, cylindrical, spherical shaped, spherical segment shaped, or spherical cap shaped.
- (21) The combustible product of any one of clauses 1 to 16, wherein the closed end portion and the enlarged portion of the enclosure form a shape that is one of ovoidal, spherical segment shaped, or spherical cap shaped.
- (22) The combustible product of any one of clauses 1 to 21, wherein the sheet of combustible material is square or rectangular in shape.
- (23) The combustible product of any one of clauses 1 to 21, wherein the sheet of combustible material is one or more of circular, ellipse or oblong in shape.
- (24) The combustible product of any one of clauses 1 to 21, wherein the sheet of combustible material is polygonal in shape.
- (25) The combustible product of clause 24, wherein the sheet of combustible material is one of triangular, pentagonal, hexagonal, or octagonal in shape.
- (26) The combustible product of any one of clauses 1 to 21, wherein the sheet of combustible material includes a pre-formed recessed portion.
- (27) The combustible product of clause 26, wherein the pre-formed recessed portion is shaped to receive at least in part the combustible substance.
- (28) The combustible product of any one of clauses 26 to 27, wherein the pre-formed recessed portion is centrally positioned.
- (29) The combustible product of any one of clauses 26 to 28, wherein the pre-formed recessed portion is outwardly concave.
- (30) The combustible product of any one of clauses 26 to 28, wherein the pre-formed recessed portion is curved in lateral profile.
- (31) The combustible product of any one of clauses 26 to 28, wherein the pre-formed recessed portion is rectangular in lateral profile.
- (32) The combustible product of any one of clauses 26 to 28, wherein the pre-formed recessed portion is polygonal in lateral profile.
- (33) The combustible product of any one of clauses 26 to 28, wherein the pre-formed recessed portion is frustoconical in lateral profile.
- (34) The combustible product of any one of clauses 26 to 33, wherein the pre-formed recessed portion is circular, oval-shape or polygonal-shaped in planar profile.
- (35) The combustible product of any one of clauses 1 to 33, wherein the combustible substance is a botanical said substance or derivatives thereof.
- (36) The combustible product of any one of clauses 1 to 33, wherein the combustible substance is one or more of tobacco, a tobacco product, cannabis, a cannabis product, hemp, an aromatic, or an insect repellant.
- (37) The combustible product of any one of clauses 1 to 36, further including an additional substance which impregnates the combustible product or parts thereof.
- (38) The combustible product of clause 37 wherein the additional substance is one or more of a flavoring ingredient, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) oil, cannabidiol (CBD) oil, cannabinoid oils, terpenes, fragrances, and essential oils.
- (39) The sheet of combustible material of any one of clauses 26 to 38 for a combustible substance.
- (40) The enclosure of any one of clauses 1 to 38 for a combustible substance.
- (41) An enclosure for a combustible material, the enclosure being formed by: enveloping the combustible material in a combustible wrapper with excess portions of the wrapper extending outwards from the combustible material; and twisting the excess portions of the wrapper together so as to form a composition of enclosed said material and create a twisted stem out of the excess portions of the wrapper so twisted, the twisted stem functioning as a holder and a wick and being variable in length.
- (42) The enclosure of clause 41 wherein the steps of forming the enclosure further including impregnating the wrapper with one or more additional ingredients or flavors.
- (43) The enclosure of any one of clauses 41 to 42, wherein the steps of forming the enclosure further include pre-measuring the combustible material to promote consistent quantity and dosing when the enclosed said material is consumed.
- (44) A kit comprising a plurality of enclosures of any one of clauses 41 to 43, wherein the wrappers of the enclosures are color coded to denote various attributes of the enclosed said material relating to one or more of flavor, aroma, potency, outcome, size and dosing thereof.
- (45) Use of the enclosure of any one of clauses 1 to 13 for one or more of: diffusion, aromatherapy or aromachology by lighting on fire the twisted end portion of the enclosed said material; direct inhalation by holding onto the twisted end portion and lighting on fire another portion of the enclosed said material; inhalation via a pipe or other smoking apparatus by positioning via the twisted end portion of the enclosed said material at least partially within the pipe or other said smoking apparatus and thereafter lighting on the twisted end portion of the enclosed said material; and vapor inhalation or diffusion by positioning via the twisted end portion the enclosed said material within a vaporizer.
- (46) Use of the combustible product of any one of clauses 1 to 13 for diffusion by lighting on fire the twisted end portion of the enclosure, causing the enclosure and the combustible substance to incrementally combust from the twisted end portion towards the closed end portion of the enclosure.
- (47) Use of the combustible product of any one of clauses 1 to 13 for direct inhalation thereof by gripping the twisted end portion of the enclosure, lighting on fire the closed end portion of the enclosure so as to cause the enclosure and the combustible substance to incrementally combust from the closed end portion towards the twisted end portion of the enclosure, and inhaling smoke produced by the combustion via the twisted end portion of the enclosure.
- (48) Use of the combustible product of any one of clauses 1 to 13 for inhalation thereof via a pipe, wherein the twisted end portion of the enclosure is positioned within a bowl of the pipe, the twisted end portion of the enclosure is lit on fire thereafter and smoke produced by the combustion is inhaled via a mouthpiece of the pipe.
- (49) Use of the combustible product of any one of clauses 1 to 13 for inhalation thereof via a vaporizer, wherein the combustible product is gripped via the twisted end portion and positioned within a bowl of the vaporizer.
- (50) Use of the combustible product of any one of clauses 1 to 13 for diffusion thereof via a vaporizer.
- (51) A method of manufacturing a combustible composition, the method comprising the steps of: positioning a combustible substance upon a sheet of combustible material; forming an enclosure within which is positioned the combustible substance by folding the sheet of combustible material about the combustible substance; and twisting excess portions of the sheet of combustible material together to reduce the size of and seal the enclosure.
- (52) The method of clause 51, further including within the twisting step, forming one of a handle or a wick from the excess portions of the sheet of combustible material.
- (53) The method of any one of clauses 51 to 52, further including within the positioning step, positioning the combustible substance within a central portion of the sheet of combustible material.
- (54) The method of clause 53, further including within the folding step, forming the enclosure with the central portion of the sheet of combustible material.
- (55) The method of any one of clauses 51 to 54, wherein the excess portions of the sheet of combustible material are peripheral portions of the sheet of combustible material.
- (56) The method of any one of clauses 51 to 55, wherein the excess portions are portions of the sheet of combustible material spaced-apart from the combustible substance.
- (57) The method of any one of clauses 51 to 56, further including: sizing the sheet of combustible material so that the length of the twisted excess portions is equal to or less than the length of the enclosure.
- (58) The method of any one of clauses 51 to 56, further including: sizing the sheet of combustible material so that the length of the twisted excess portions is in the range of between equal to or greater than half the length of the enclosure and equal to or less than the length of the enclosure.
- (59) The method of any one of clauses 51 to 56, further including: sizing the sheet of combustible material so that the length of the enclosure is equal to or less than one third of the length of twisted excess portions.
- (60) The method of any one of clauses 51 to 56, further including: sizing the sheet of combustible material so that the length of the twisted excess portions is in the range of equal to or greater than two thirds of the length of the enclosure and equal to or less than five times the length of the enclosure.
- (61) The method of any one of clauses 51 to 56, further including: sizing the sheet of combustible material so that the length of the twisted excess portions is equal to or greater than five times the length of the enclosure.
- (62) The method of any one of clauses 51 to 61 further including weighing the combustible substance prior to positioning the combustible substance upon the sheet of combustible material to deliver a consistent quantity and dosing thereof and to deliver different quantities thereof to meet different demands.
- (63) The method of any one of clauses 51 to 62 further comprising within the forming step: shaping the combustible substance so that the enclosure is one of conical, frustoconical, pyramid-shaped, triangular prism shaped, rectangular prism shaped, cube shaped, cylindrical, spherical shaped, spherical segment shaped, or spherical cap shaped.
- (64) The method of any one of clauses 51 to 63, including within the forming the enclosure step, forming a closed end portion upon which the combustible substance abuts, the closed end portion being outwardly convex.
- (65) The method of any one of clauses 51 to 63, including within the forming the enclosure step, forming a closed end portion upon which the combustible substance abuts, the closed end portion being planar.
- (66) The method of any one of clauses 51 to 63, including within the forming the enclosure step, forming a closed end portion upon which the combustible substance abuts, the closed end portion being ovoid shaped, circular, triangular, square or rectangular.
- (67) The method of any one of clauses 51 to 63, including within the forming the enclosure step, forming a closed end portion upon which the combustible substance abuts, the closed end portion being one of ovoidal, spherical segment shaped, or spherical cap shaped.
- (68) The method of any one of clauses 51 to 67, further including prior to the positioning step, shaping the sheet of combustible material to be square or rectangular.
- (69) The method of any one of clauses 51 to 67, further including prior to the positioning step, shaping the sheet of combustible material to be one or more of circular, ellipse or oblong in shape.
- (70) The method of any one of clauses 51 to 67, further including prior to the positioning step, shaping the sheet of combustible material to be polygonal in shape.
- (71) The method of clause 70, wherein the sheet of combustible material is one of triangular, pentagonal, hexagonal, or octagonal in shape.
- (72) The method of any one of clauses 51 to 71, further including prior to the positioning step, shaping the sheet of combustible material to include a pre-formed recessed portion.
- (73) The method of clause 72, wherein the pre-formed recessed portion is shaped to receive at least in part the combustible substance.
- (74) The method of any one of clauses 72 to 73, wherein the pre-formed recessed portion is shaped to receive at least in part the combustible substance.
- (75) The method of any one of clauses 72 to 74, wherein the pre-formed recessed portion is outwardly concave.
- (76) The method of any one of clauses 72 to 74, wherein the pre-formed recessed portion is curved in lateral profile.
- (77) The method of any one of clauses 72 to 74, wherein the pre-formed recessed portion is rectangular in lateral profile.
- (78) The method of any one of clauses 72 to 74, wherein the pre-formed recessed portion is triangular in lateral profile.
- (79) The method of any one of clauses 72 to 74, wherein the pre-formed recessed portion is frustoconical in lateral profile.
- (80) The method of any one of clauses 72 to 74, wherein the sheet of combustible material includes a body and wherein the pre-formed recessed portion flares outwards form the body of the sheet of combustible material.
- (81) The method of any one of clauses 72 to 74, wherein the sheet of combustible material includes a body and wherein the pre-formed recessed portion couples to and tapers towards the body of the sheet of combustible material.
- (82) The method of any one of clauses 72 to 81, wherein the pre-formed recessed portion is circular, oval-shape, polygonal-shaped, square or rectangular in planar profile.
- (83) The method of any one of clauses 51 to 82 wherein the combustible substance is a botanical said substance and/or derivatives thereof.
- (84) The method of any one of clauses 51 to 82 where in the combustible substance is one or more of tobacco, a tobacco product, cannabis, a cannabis product, hemp, a hemp product, a botanical, or an insect repellant.
- (85) The method of any one of clauses 51 to 84 further including: impregnating the enclosure with an additional substance.
- (86) The method of clause 85 wherein the additional substance is one or more of a flavoring ingredient, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) oil, cannabidiol (CBD) oil, other cannabinoid oils, terpenes, essential oils, and fragrances.
- (87) The method of any one of clauses 51 to 86 wherein within the twisting step, the method includes aligning the excess portions of the sheet of combustible material together prior to said twisting.
- (88) The method of any one of clauses 51 to 86 wherein the sheet of combustible material has vertices and wherein within the twisting step, the method includes aligning the vertices together prior to twisting the excess portions together.
It will be understood by someone skilled in the art that many of the details provided above are by way of example only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention which is to be determined with reference to at least the following claims.
